OBITUARIES
Chester A. Wright
Feb 22, 2015
Chester A. Wright, 84, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Gulfport. He served 28 years in the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. During his service in the Navy he served on the USS Eisenhower, USS Lake Champlain and numerous other ships. He was working as a boarding officer for the U.S. Navy ships in Hong Kong...
Chaz William Gill
Feb 22, 2015
Chaz William Gill, age 16, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on February 22, 2015.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Patricia ""Patsy"" Necaise Spurlock, step-grandfather, Henry Spurlock, paternal grandparents, Terry and Faye Adams and Willie Gill, and 2 uncles, Robert Gill and Harold Guidry.Survivors include his parents, James and Robin Gill, a sister Kassy Gill, a grandfather,...
Gerry Max Blaker
Feb 22, 2015
Gerry Max Blaker, age 67, of Long Beach, passed away on February 22, 2015.He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Betty Blaker, and a son, Gerry Blaker, II.Survivors include his wife Darlene Blaker, his children, Bruce Blaker, Amy (Jeff) Kranz, and Nicole Blaker, a sister, Penny Blaker Mitchell, 6 grandchildren, Demi Blaker, Dallas Blaker, Brody Blaker, Bailey...
James M. Barry
Feb 22, 2015
MSgt James ""Jim"" M. Barry, USMC, Retired, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015.MSgt Barry was born in Altoona, PA to Sam and Virginia Filer Barry. He entered in the United States Marine Corps as a 17 year old. He served in Vietnam where he received numerous awards including two Purple Hearts and the Navy...
Thomas R. Swayze
Feb 21, 2015
Thomas Randolph Swayze Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 21, 2015 at age 90. He was born on September 16, 1924 in New Orleans to Nelson Ryan Swayze and Golda Glass Swayze. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cornelia Huck Swayze (Corny), three son's Thomas Swayze, Jr.(Lynden), Taylor Swayze and Robert L. Swayze (Anne...
James B. Herrington
Feb 21, 2015
James B. Herrington, 81, a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Gulfport since 1965 passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Oscar Herrington and Kitty Alma Broadhead Herrington; his sister, Della Mae Herrington; and his brother, William Monroe Herrington. Mr. Herrington is survived by his wife of...
Thaddeus Ross Brady
Feb 21, 2015
T. R. Brady, age 74, was born January 30, 1941 and passed away February 21, 2015.You probably didn't know him as Thaddeus Ross. But if you knew him as Jimmy, T. R., Brady, Dr. Brady, Care Taker, or Dummy, you had to love him.An almost lifelong resident of the gulf coast, T. R. graduated from Gulfport High School, University of...
Kenneth Ray Carver
Feb 21, 2015
Kenneth Ray Carver, Sr., age 58 and a resident of Bay St. Louis, died on Saturday, February 21, 2015, in Gulfport. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian, served the family. For more information, please call (228) 586-0510.
Nathaniel Perry
Feb 21, 2015
Nathaniel Perry, Sr., Ret. MSgt, USAF, 77, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Keesler AFB Medical Center. Mr. Perry was a native of Theodore, AL and has been a long-time resident of the coast. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force and later retired from Civil Service at KAFB.Survivors include his children, Nathaniel...
Elsie Mae Higginbotham Moore
Feb 21, 2015
Elsie Mae Higginbotham Moore, 97, of Gulfport, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at her home and is now with her husband, Melton, the love of her life. Mrs. Moore was a native and grew up in Meehan, MS and following her husband's death moved to Gulfport to be nearer family. She is a member of Goodwater Baptist Church...
Gerald Owen Taylor
Feb 20, 2015
Gerald (Jerry) Taylor, age 79, of Long Beach, released his spirit into the arms of the Lord on February 20, 2015 in Long Beach, MS.Gerald is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Fredde of Long Beach; son, Gary of Long Beach; daughter, Valerie of Jackson; granddaughters, Jordan, Lakelyn, and Gracyn of...
James Kelly Sharp
Feb 20, 2015
James Kelly Sharp, age 84 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Friday, February 20, 2015, in Pass Christian. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at 1:30pm at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Long Beach. Mr. Sharp's complete obituary will be updated at a later date. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in...
Shirley Ann Sturgis Corwin
Feb 19, 2015
Shirley Ann Sturgis Corwin was born on May 31, 1948 in Auburn, New York, and died on February 19, 2015 in the Lizana Community. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Corwin; her son, Timothy Corwin and her parents, Edwin and Gladys Sturgis. Mrs. Corwin is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Richard) Clark and Anita Corwin; her...
Judy C. Sisson
Feb 19, 2015
Mrs. Judy C. Sisson, 81, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 in Gulfport.Mrs. Sisson was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gulfport. She is survived by her sons, Charles H. Sisson, Jr. (Teresa) and Edward M. Sisson; siblings, Sylvia and Raul; and grandchildren, Nathaniel and Rebecca.Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24 at...
Tamawra Burnett Davenport
Feb 19, 2015
Tamawra Burnett Davenport, age 54 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Thursday, February 19, 2015, in Gulfport. She was a longtime resident of Long Beach. She loved animals and rescued many. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Davenport; her mother, Barbara Burnett; her sisters, Jacqueline Barnes and Paula Burnett; her brothers, Larry Burnett and Rex Burnett; her...
Kathy Saucier
Feb 17, 2015
Kathleen Elaine ""Kathy"" Saucier, age 55, of Gulfport, was called home by her Heavenly Father on February 17, 2015.Kathy was born in Gulfport to Woodrow and Charlotte Saucier and grew up in the Orange Grove community and was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Kathy was preceded in death by her mother,...
Seth William Hoffman
Feb 16, 2015
Seth William Hoffman, 28, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 16, 2015 in Gulfport, MS. He was a loving son, father and husband. His kind and loving spirit was always willing to help anyone in need. He was an ASE certified master mechanic at Firestone in Gulfport where he had very loyal customers. He is preceded...
Ronnie L. Miller
Feb 16, 2015
Ronnie L. Miller, 61, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015.Ronnie was a long-time resident of Gulfport. He was a hard worker as a heavy equipment operator in construction. Ronnie was a member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Harley-Davidson Association.Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Miller. Survivors include his son, Michael Miller (Dyla); daughter, Andrea...
Bobby Joe Bass
Feb 16, 2015
Bobby Joe Bass, 69, died Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Biloxi VA Medical Center.Mr. Bass was a native of Florida and a resident of Semmes, Alabama. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and retired from FedEx. He was recognized in the 1999 National Who's Who of America. Mr. Bass loved fishing and hunting and he...
Mack Lloyd Williamson
Feb 16, 2015
Mack Lloyd Williamson, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015.Lloyd is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Jeanette Shaw Williamson, his only son, Roger M. Williamson and his wife Jo, his only grandson, David E. Williamson and his wife Julie, his great-granddaughter, Lauren N. Williamson, and his sister, Reva Graves.Mr. Williamson served his country...
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