OBITUARIES

Apr 30, 2014

William W. ""Bill"" Irwin, age 84, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on April 30, 2014.He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank L. and Katherine O'Brien Irwin.Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Georgie Ladner Irwin, his children, Debbie (Roy) Gilmore, William W. (Marilyn) Irwin, Jr., Mary ""Kathy"" (Greg) Stokes, Leslie...

Apr 29, 2014

Mrs. Tommie Lou Jones, 68, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in Gulfport.Visitation will be Friday, May 2, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. The Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. James Dykes, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Burial...

Apr 29, 2014

William ""Bill"" Francis Catranbone, age 86 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in Gulfport Mr. Catranbone, a native of New York, began his military service with the U. S. Navy in 1946 and retired from the U. S. Air Force with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He graduated from USM Gulf Park with a...

Apr 29, 2014

Howard Eugene McGowan, age 77, of Biloxi, passed away on April 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeffery McGowan and Velma Lois Hall McGowan; his children, Judy Vincent, Donald McGowan, and Patricia Dewitt. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette McGowan of Biloxi; children, Angel Padilla, Mary Picazzo, Robert McGowan, Cathleen Glascoe; stepchildren, Patricia Valdez, Sharon...

Apr 29, 2014

William ""Bill"" Francis Catranbone, age 86 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in Gulfport Mr. Catranbone, a native of New York, began his military service with the U. S. Navy in 1946 and retired from the U. S. Air Force with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He graduated from USM Gulf Park with a...

Apr 28, 2014

Arthur A. Johnson, Jr., 73, died Monday, April 28, 2014 in Gulfport. Mr. Johnson was born in Gary, Indiana and grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana. He has been a long-time resident of Gulfport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and enjoyed 20 years retirement with family and friends. He was a member of the Gulf Coast Seventh Day...

Apr 28, 2014

Sandra Kaye Harris Stewart, a much loved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at home with her family at age 51 on Monday, April 28, 2014, after a long battle with brain cancer. She was preceded in death by her father William B Harris, her aunt Mable ""Mame"" Mollere, her sister Phyllis C. Necaise, her aunts Nora...

Apr 28, 2014

Louis Joseph Cheramie, 79, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 in Gulfport.Mr. Cheramie was a resident of Gretna, LA for 30 years and was a current resident of Diamondhead, MS. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Cheramie was a former teacher and principal in Grand Isle, LA, was a director in the Jefferson Parish School System and...

Apr 27, 2014

Charles H. Satchfield, 93, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Gulfport.Mr. Satchfield was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees, serving in World War II. He retired from the Sun Herald where he was a long-time production foreman.Mr. Satchfield was an amateur archaeologist, and was a former president of the Mississippi Archaeology Association,...

Apr 27, 2014

Robert Lee Hultgren, 73, of Magnolia, Illinois and Gulfport, MS, died April 27, 2014 in Gulfport, MS. Survivors include his wife Shirley; his children, Keith Miller, Sr., Debra Turner (Larry), Christy Ward (Chuck) and Marion Miller; brother, Don; sister, Sue; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Hiltgren was retired as a meat cutter from various grocery stores and he enjoyed...

Apr 27, 2014

Anthony ""Ant"" Brent Fuette, age 26, of Biloxi passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. He leaves us too early, but our Lord has called him home. A beloved son, brother, partner, and friend, Ant attended the Biloxi school district. He participated in Biloxi youth sports and other seasonal festivities. He provided by serving the Hospitality industry on the Gulf Coast....

Apr 26, 2014

Ashley Anne Hopkins was born July 29, 1966 in Jackson, MS and passed away on April 26, 2014 in Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Reba) Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. John (Corrinne) Boyd, Jr.; and uncle, Dr. Gerald Hopkins. She is survived by her parents, Al and Ruth Hopkins; her brother, Norris, her...

Apr 26, 2014

Battalion Chief Steve L. Doukas, Gulfport FD, Ret, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on April 26, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Henry Smith and Basil Smith. Survivors include his wife, Paula Leonard Doukas, his children, Cyndi (Terry) O'Mar, Freddy Doukas, Nick (Heather Jones) Doukas, and Keith (Tammy) Lee, 2 brothers, Jack Doukas,...

Apr 26, 2014

Ruby Walters Miller, age 93, of Gulfport, passed away on April 26, 2014. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her son, Lamar Myrick, her husbands, Robert Myrick, Charlie Listi, and Jack Miller, a son-in-law, Adam ""Blackie"" Guilbeaux, a granddaughter, Danna Guilbeaux, her parents and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Annette Myrick Guilbeaux, 4 grandchildren,...

Apr 26, 2014

Survived by his wife, Margie Virginia Chadick, sons William Gary Chadick and his wife Dianna, Timothy Earl Chadick and his wife Jeanie, and Harold M. Chadick, Jr., and his wife Dawn; grandsons Joshua Rowan Chadick, Russell Allen Chadick, Zachary Chadick, and Heath Wilks; granddaughters Haley (Chadick) Sherman, Rachel (Chadick) Fedorczuk, Daisy Chadick, and Brooke Chadick; great grandson Hayden Carter Sherman,...

Apr 25, 2014

Apr 25, 2014

James L. Crowder, 82, of Long Beach, MS passed away on April 25, 2014. James was born to Eugene and Winnie Crowder on March 26, 1932 in Boyle, MS. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army who served during the Vietnam War. During his service in the Army, he was stationed in London, Iwo Jima, Germany, Oregon,...

Apr 24, 2014

Elizabeth Lovoy, age 87, died April 24, 2014 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Gulfport is sending Mrs. Lovoy to Ridout's Elmwood Chapel in Birmingham for services.

Apr 24, 2014

Mrs. Jessie Marie Polk Erhard passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at The Vineyard Inn Assisted Living Facility in Seminole, FL. Mrs. Erhard was born on September 23, 1920, in Oakvale, MS to Mr. And Mrs. Dewey Polk. She attended school in Mississippi City and Gulfport, MS. She worked as a professional seamstress, designing numerous wedding gowns and bridesmaid...

Apr 24, 2014

Granville O. ""Grant"" Chastain, age 91, of Gulfport, MS, passed away April 24, 2014, at the Biloxi Veteran's Administration Hospice Ward. Mr. Chastain was a native of Mitchell, IN. He was the son of the late Albert and Dora Chastain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, and two sisters. Grant resided in Gulfport...