OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2015

Melvin A. Bell, age 83, and a resident of New Orleans and formerly of Biloxi, passed away March 5, 2015 in Metairie. Mr. Bell was a Korean and Vietnam war veteran and retired from the U.S. Navy as a CUCM with the Seabees. He enjoyed sharing memories with pride, about his days as a Navy Seabee. He loved to work...

Mar 4, 2015

Thomas J. Townsend, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family in Gulfport, MS. He was a native of Philadelphia, MS resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for many years with his devoted wife, Shelby. He served a short term in the Navy and also served on the Biloxi Auxiliary Police Force as a...

Mar 3, 2015

Mrs. Lydia M. Brown passed away at her home at the age of 94. She was born on March 7, 1920 to Allen and Callie McGill. She went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2015. Our mom and dad had many achievements during their lives. They were the owners of the Dixie Lunchroom in the early 1940's. They...

Mar 2, 2015

Marilyn Jimmie Carole Melvin, age 71, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015.She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny Melvin.She is survived by her children, Glynis Spiers of Biloxi, Micheal Creel of Nashville, TN, and Christopher Creel of Gulfport; and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 21 at 4:30pm at...

Mar 2, 2015

Christopher S. Caccioppo JR. 68 ,died March 2, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian. He served in the Navy, and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He served on U.S.S Annapolis AGHR-1 (11-19-1968-12/17/1969), U.S.S. Salinan, ATF-161 (1/15/1970-4/4/1972), U.S.S. Putman DD557 (5/6/1972-9/29/1973), U.S.S W.C. Lawe DD763 (9/1/1973-7/30/1976), FIT S. Pruance, Ingalls shipyard (8/7/1976-8-7-1978), U.S.S. Talbot FFGH (8/8/1978-3-13-1979)....

Mar 2, 2015

Thomas (Tom) Duane Fredrick, 71, died March 2, 2015 at Memorial hospital with his family by his side. Tom was born June 2, 1943 in Vincennes Indiana, grew up in Illinois, and later moved to Gulfport Mississippi. He was truly a jack of all trades starting as a brick layer and working as a maintenance engineer at hospitals and schools....

Mar 2, 2015

John P. Swarnowicz, Jr., age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on March 2, 2015.He was born in Braodalbin, NY, and served in the United States Air Force.He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. Swarnowicz, Sr. and Mae Swarnowicz and a son, Robert A. Swarnowicz.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris P. Swarnowicz; daughters, Rhonda...

Mar 2, 2015

Harrison Clarence Speck, 94, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born on January 30, 1921 in Lexington, NE to Eugene and Lulu Dillman Speck. He married Florence Arlene Hendrickson on February 4, 1942 and joined the Army Air Corps later that year. He served in New Guinea (Pacific Theater) and then deployed to Japan...

Mar 2, 2015

Marie E. Entrekin, age 72, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, March 02, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert G. and Bernadette Borel Entrekin; and her sister, Diane Larabie. She is survived by her daughter, Doreen Thornton of Biloxi; siblings, Brenda Everett (Pat, Sr.) of Biloxi, Sherry Barrett (William) of Biloxi, Sandy Prevost (Joel) of Biloxi;...

Mar 2, 2015

Mar 2, 2015

Hazel Buck, 101, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away peacefully March 2, 2015. She was born in Jackson, MS on August 19, 1913 to Rivers and Jenny Harrison. Hazel was an only child and attended high school in Jackson before graduating from Ole Miss. She served as national president of Tri-Delta sorority for many years after college. She was...

Mar 1, 2015

Mildred Knoble, 93, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 in Gulfport. She proudly served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Rysavy and Camilla Rysavy; husband, Lowell K. Knoble; brother, Lowell K. Knoble, Jr.She is survived by her daughter, Barbara K. Byrd (Chuck) of Hunt, TX; son,...

Mar 1, 2015

William A. Ziegenbein, Sr., 68, was called by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 1, 2015 in Gulfport, MS to join his wife, son and other loved ones in eternity. He is preceded in death by his parents, William B. Ziegenbein and Esther Blackburn Ziegenbein; wife, Karen Lethcoe Ziegenbein; son, Jason Ray Ziegenbein; 1 brother and 3 sisters.He is...

Mar 1, 2015

A. L. Ladner, 72, passed away Monday, March 1, 2015 in Gulfport.Mr. Ladner was a lifelong resident of the coast and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola Ladner; his brother-in-law, Howard L. Sanderson; and...

Mar 1, 2015

William Stephen ""Bill"" Price, age 62, of Long Beach passed away on March 1, 2015.He is survived by his two brothers, Allan Price and his wife Susan of Pass Christian and Ricky Price and his wife Laurie of Prairieville, LA.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 1, 2015

Fred Kilpatrick age 74 of Mobile, AL passed away at the Veteran's Hospital in Biloxi, MS on March 1, 2015. He served in the United Stated Air Force and also worked for about thirty years at Davis and Sons in Venice, LA as a Construction Foreman. Then he returned to Mobile and got his nurses license at Providence Hospital and...

Feb 28, 2015

Michael Bruce Brignac, 64, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 in Bay St. Louis. Mike was a simple man that loved his Lord, his wife, his children, and his adorable grandchildren that called him Opa! Mike was a talented craftsman that loved working with his hands. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. Mike's family, loved ones and his church were...

Feb 28, 2015

James Merrill Mowry, age 72 of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully at the Dixie White House Rehabilitation facility from complications of heart disease on February 28, 2015.He was born to the late Merrill B. and Avonell Mowry of Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, on May 21, 1942, in Mercer County, PA.Mr. Mowry was the founder and owner of South Eastern Equipment and...

Feb 28, 2015

Mary Bain Clements passed away peacefully on February 28th at the age of 67 in her home in Diamondhead, Mississippi.Born in Washington, D.C., Mary was adopted by two loving parents, Helen and Byford Bain. She will be missed by her son Christopher, her daughter-in-law Allison, and her granddaughter Helen, who was named after Mary's mother. Mary will also be missed...

Feb 28, 2015

Oliver D. Page, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on February 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon and Edna Page; and one brother, Harmon ""HL"" Page, Jr.He is survived by his brothers, Travis Page Sr., Huey Page and Joe Page; and his sisters, Sara Laviegne and Lela Moore; and numerous nieces and nephews.A graveside service...