OBITUARIES
Steven Hayes
Jan 30, 2015
Steven Hayes, Sr, age 55, of Lizana, passed away on January 30, 2015.He was preceded in death by his mother, Joean Richards, his father, Gene Hayes, and his grandparents, Gayden Hutson and Ola Mae Hutson.Survivors include his wife, Gay Nell Hayes, 2 children, Stephanie Darnell, and Steven (Mandy) Hayes, Jr., 6 grandchildren, Jessie (Aaron) McAllister, Austin Darnell, Madison Hayes, Alyssa...
Dena Renee Smith
Jan 30, 2015
Dena Renee Smith, 45, of Wiggins, MS, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015.Dena was a Gulfport, MS native and attended Harrison Central High School. She resided in Wiggins, MS. Dena is survived by her spouse of 22 years, Dewayne Smith, her parents Mary Parker and Glenn Lacy, her children, Amie, Ryan, and Alton Smith, her siblings, Deanna (Chris) Roessling,...
Bruce Donald Forkel
Jan 30, 2015
Bruce Forkel, age 64, passed away January 30, 2015. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Rd., Pass Christian, MS served the family. www.riemannfamily.com.
Bedford Forest Burkeen
Jan 29, 2015
Bedford Forest Burkeen, age 81, of Long Beach and formerly of Pheba, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Mr. Burkeen was born to Ernest and Elsie Mae Holyfield Burkeen. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service to his country and later received his Master's Degree from Mississippi State University in Agronomy and Horticulture. He...
Robert Charles Reyer
Jan 29, 2015
Rev. Robert Charles Reyer, age 68, of Gulfport, MS, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2015.He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Reyer, his step-father, James R. Brewer, a sister, Elsie Lynn Hocutt, and a nephew, Michael Crawford.Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Patsy Walker Reyer, his 2 children, Aimee (Apostle Thomas Ray)...
John R Nuhn
Jan 29, 2015
Big John Nuhn, 68, passed away January 29, 2015 in Gulfport, MS. He was born May 3, 1946 to Wilma Sweet and he married Sandra Smith Nuhn on February 7, 1972 and she preceded him death on December 26, 1997.He survived by 2 daughters, Betty Bragg (Corey) of Gulfport, MS and Tammy Woolsey Tripp (Cabot) of Gulfport, MS; 4 step-sons...
Mary M. Godwin
Jan 28, 2015
Mary Godwin, age 90 of Lubbock, TX, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Catherine McKithan.She is survived by her children, Bill (Cindy) Gardin of Alvin, TX, Kelly (Paloma) Gardin of Plano, TX, Joyce Norton of Lubbock, TX, George Godwin, Jr. of Woolmarket, MS, and Laurie (Jim) Calvin of Fredericksburg, VA;...
G. Wallace Harriel
Jan 28, 2015
G. Wallace Harriel, age 78 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, in Gulfport. Mr. Harriel was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a member of the Joppa Shriner's Temple in Biloxi, the Polar Star Masonic Lodge # 0154 and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gulfport....
Francis Conrad Joffrion
Jan 28, 2015
Francis Conrad Joffrion, Sr., 98, passed away peacefully January 28, 2015 in Gulfport, MS.Known to everyone as Conrad, he lived a happy and fulfilling life. He was born May 21, 1916 in Erwinville, LA and moved as a child with his family to Mississippi. He was a veteran of World War II in which he served as a member of...
Catrina Marie Martin-Brooks
Jan 28, 2015
Catrina Marie has moved on to a better place. She is survived by her mother Maggie Taylor, her two sons Jonathan Michael Ross and Mark Alonso Martin. Her other family from Colorado and throughout the country, friends she has made from around the world. Her stepchildren: Joshua Brooks, son; Kristin Marie Harrelson, daughter; Alyssa Anne Brooks, daughter; Carissa Carol Brooks,...
William Henry "Bill" Suhs
Jan 27, 2015
William ""Bill"" Henry Suhs, 85, of Waveland, MS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in Diamondhead, MS. Bill was born September 20, 1929 in Blue Island, IL where he lived for 40 years, married his wife Norma, and raised his children in his childhood home. He was a veteran of the Naval Reserves and U.S. Air Force. After...
Johnny Lee Beasley
Jan 27, 2015
Johnny Beasley, age 66, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.Mr. Beasley is survived by his wife, Louise Beasley of Bay St. Louis; his parents, Oley and Jamie Beasley; his children, Andrea (Daniel) Bhuiyan of Bay St. Louis, Lisa (Bobby Sr.) Moran of Kiln, and Allen (Tiffany) Wilkes of Pass Christian; his siblings, Jeannie Beasley, Joyce...
Chester August Delacruz II
Jan 27, 2015
Chester August Delacruz, II, age 80 longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Chester was born in Biloxi MS on July 12 1934 to Lettie Hendrix Delacruz and Chester Louis Delacruz. He was an only child and graduated from Biloxi HS in 1951 at the age of 16. He received his Bachelor's degree from...
Elena Claire Lacoste
Jan 26, 2015
Elena Claire Lacoste, 13, passed into heaven on Monday, January 26, 2015 in Biloxi, MS. Elena was born into her parents' hearts on June 25, 2001. Elena loved to dance, she loved dolphins and all things sea life, she loved life. Elena enjoyed choreographing her own beautiful dances to music for her own enjoyment. She was musically talented, playing clarinet...
Frank L. Irwin
Jan 26, 2015
Frank L. Irwin, Jr., age 89, of Long Beach, formerly of Joelton, TN, passed away on January 26, 2015, in Gulfport, MS.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank L. Irwin, Sr. and Kathryn O'Brien Irwin, and a brother, William Irwin.Survivors include his sister-in-law, Georgie Irwin, nieces and nephews, Debbie (Roy) Gilmore, William W. (Marilyn) Irwin, Jr., Mary ""Kathy""...
Brenda Bond
Jan 25, 2015
Brenda Bond, age 65 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, January 25, 2015, in Long Beach. Mrs. Bond was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She retired after 25 years of service with Pass Christian Industries and was a member of Pass Road Baptist Church in Gulfport. The family would like to extend a very...
Carlyn "Joyce" Viehmann
Jan 25, 2015
Carlyn Joyce Viehmann was born as the second child of Wilmer Allen and Willie Beatrice Strong in Jack, MS. She recently died of natural causes in Gulfport, MS.Carlyn was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Helen B. Curtis; her brother, Lenton W. Strong; and her son, Thomas A. King.She is survived by her husband, Henry W. Viehmann, Jr.;...
James Earl Hancock
Jan 24, 2015
James Earl Hancock, 76 of Saucier, MS, was born in Monticello, MS on August 31, 1938 and passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nell Hancock, and son, Johnny Hancock. He leaves behind two daughters, Jerri Turan of Saucier and Jeanna Wentler of Colorado; three sons, Jim Hancock of Texas, Dennis Hancock...
Helen Mathers Ball McDonald
Jan 24, 2015
Helen Mathers Ball McDonald, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015.Mrs. McDonald was born in Gulfport to Nicholas and Amelia Joseph Mathers. She was a member of St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church and the Gulfport Yacht Club. She was an avid Bridge player and wonderful homemaker. She was known for her culinary expertise, especially...
Doris M. Trochesset Cook
Jan 24, 2015
Doris M. Trochesset Cook, age 70 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Saturday, January 24, 2015, in Gulfport. Mrs. Cook was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Thelma Trochesset; her husband, Arthur Glen Cook and her brothers, Robert Lamey and Bill Lamey. Mrs. Cook...
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