OBITUARIES

Sarah Saucier

Sarah Saucier

Apr 11, 2014

Sarah Henrietta Saucier, age 88, of Moss Point, formerly of Long Beach, passed away on April 11, 2014 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron D. Saucier; a daughter, Mary Jeanette Saucier; four sisters, Annie Ruth Saucier, Florence Saucier, Dorothy Willis, and Mary Welch; and one brother, Robert Baker. She is survived by her children,...

Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan

Apr 11, 2014

Chris Sullivan age 62 of Gulfport passed away April 11, 2014. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

James Bernard "Jimmy" Esposito

James Bernard "Jimmy" Esposito

Apr 7, 2014

James ""Jimmy"" Bernard Esposito, age 43 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Monday, April 7, 2014, in Gulfport. Jimmy began his career in law enforcement in 1992. He started his career at the Hancock County Sheriff's Office and was there for 17 years. He then went to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office in 2009. During his tenure, he...

Robert Harold "Bobby" Holmes

Robert Harold "Bobby" Holmes

Apr 6, 2014

Robert ""Bobby"" Harold Holmes, 85, of Biloxi, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, April 6, 2014. He was a Godly man with an infectious laugh and an extraordinary personality that touched every person he met. ""Coach Holmes,"" as he was affectionately known, was a faithful member of Bay Vista Baptist Church in Biloxi where he was elected...

Gladys  Saucier Dunnaway

Gladys Saucier Dunnaway

Apr 5, 2014

Gladys Saucier Dunnaway, age 86, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mrs. Dunnaway was born in Harrison County to Art and Spicey Bangs Saucier. She was blessed in her life to have a first marriage to James ""Jimmy"" Odem and raised a family of 8 children. After the passing of Mr. Odem, she found a second love...

Edwin  Pember Brown

Edwin Pember Brown

Apr 5, 2014

Edwin Pember Brown, age 92, of the Helena Community, passed into glory at 12:30 AM Saturday Morning in Singing River Hospital, Moss Point, MS. Ed was born in Brookhaven, MS and lived most of his life on the Gulf Coast. He was a resident of the Helena community since 1977. Ed was an insurance salesman and residential home-builder but was...

Bruce  Allen Bergeron

Bruce Allen Bergeron

Apr 5, 2014

Bruce Allen Bergeron, age 74, of Waukesha, WI died April 5, 2014 in Biloxi. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi, served the family.

Patricia  W. Colson

Patricia W. Colson

Apr 4, 2014

Patricia W. Colson age 70, of Gulfport passed away peacefully on April 4, 2014. She was born in Savannah, GA, and resided in Hattiesburg as a child until her family relocated to Gulfport. She was a resident of Gulfport for the remainder of her life. She was married to Richard L. Colson MD for 30 years. ""Patty"" was always loving...

Mavis  Joy Floyd

Mavis Joy Floyd

Apr 4, 2014

Mavis Joy Floyd was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was raised in Gulfport and later reared her family in Long Beach, where she became an integral part of her community. Having graduated from Gulfport High School in 1962, Mavis was the Class Orator and later became the class historian. She was considered by many as the...

Patricia Necaise

Patricia Necaise

Apr 3, 2014

Patricia Patterson Necaise, age 90, of Pass Christian, passed away on April 3, 2014 in Pass Christian.She was preceded in death by husband, Leroy Joseph ""Nip"" Necaise and parents, Edkar Patterson and Bessie Mae Phillips Patterson.She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.She was a former Leader and member of the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 5931, Pass Christian.Her niece, Emma...

James  Aven Peterson

James Aven Peterson

Apr 3, 2014

James Aven Peterson Sr. of Dedeaux Community was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 3, 2014. James was a lifelong resident of Dedeaux Community. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dedeaux. James retired after 28 years as a heavy equipment mechanic for Harrison County. After retiring he drove a...

Sue McPherson

Sue McPherson

Apr 2, 2014

Della Sue Stevenson was born April 24, 1922 in New Albany, MS. She grew up in Gulfport, MS and graduated from Gulfport High School. After graduation she moved to Hattiesburg, MS to work at Camp Shelby. There she met and married William Franklin McPherson. They had a daughter, Blayne. After living in Medina, Ohio for 8 years they returned to...

George Kelley

George Kelley

Apr 2, 2014

George Kelley, age 61, passed away April 2, 2014. Arrangements are incomplete with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Commission Rd., Long Beach. www.riemannfamily.com

George  John Kelley

George John Kelley

Apr 2, 2014

Mr. George John Kelley of Gulfport, MS, Formerly of Camden, NJ, went home to be with his Lord on April 2, 2014. George was born November 18, 1952 in York, Pennsylvania.He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Dolores Wilson. George is survived by his only daughter whom he loved dearly, Charity Kelley-White and her fiancé, De'Andre Nettles, granddaughters...

Jane Ladner

Jane Ladner

Apr 2, 2014

Jane Ladner age 82 of Pass Christian, MS passed away in her home on Wednesday, April 2, 2014.Jane left this earth to joyfully be reunited in heaven with her parents, Harvey and Winnie Necaise of White Cypress, and two siblings, Frankie L. Necaise of White Cypress and Shirley Fayard of Long Beach, MS.She leaves behind her husband of 47 years,...

Robyn  Rudat Allen

Robyn Rudat Allen

Apr 1, 2014

Robyn Rudat Allen of Gulfport, MS, passed away on April 1, 2014. She was born on July 4, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA. She was a graduate of Central High School, London, England 1958 and Philadelphia School of Business 1960. She married and moved to Columbus, GA in 1961, where she raised her children while working as the office manager for...

John  Edward Doleac

John Edward Doleac

Apr 1, 2014

John Edward Doleac, 70, passed away April 1, 2014 in Gulfport. He worked for People's Bank for twenty years, also as a dispatcher for the Mississippi State Highway Patrol for troop K and a road crew supervisor for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. He served in the Mississippi Air National Guard. Mr. Doleac was a proud organ and tissue donor...

Virgie  L. Decker

Virgie L. Decker

Apr 1, 2014

Virgie L. Decker, age 89 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on April 1, 2014, in Gulfport. Virgie was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Roxie Wade Ratcliff; her husband, Donald Richard Decker; her daughter, Shirley Jean Holyfield Hoda and her granddaughter, Roxanna Hoda. She is survived by her son, Billy Wayne Holyfield of Louisiana; her half...

James  M. Taylor

James M. Taylor

Apr 1, 2014

Mr. James M. Taylor of Gulfport, MS passed away at home on April 1st, 2014. Mr. Taylor was born on October 3rd, 1941 in Corinth, Mississippi to Marvin and Ollie Taylor. After relocating to the coast, Mr. Taylor graduated from Gulfport High School in 1959 and furthered his education at Perkinston Junior College. After completing his Associate's Degree at Perk,...

Linda  M. Palisi

Linda M. Palisi

Mar 31, 2014

Linda Palisi, 67, passed away March 31, 2014 in Diamondhead, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents Barge Joseph Martin and Bella Mae Guidrez, sister, Donna Lambert.She is survived by her husband Lucien Palisi, sons, Troy Palisi (Jennifer), Todd Palisi (Denna), brothers, Barge Martin, Jr., Billy Martin, Randy Martin, Kerry Martin, Ronald Martin, sister, Joan Martin St Tarie,...