OBITUARIES
Kenneth Paul Williams
Oct 7, 2012
Kenneth Paul Williams, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Kenny was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and will be missed by his many friends along with his family. His gentle nature will be remembered by all who knew him. He will be forever cherished by his family. He is survived...
Donald Hagan
Oct 7, 2012
Donald Hagan, age 58, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Donald was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a resident of Biloxi, MS for more than 34 years where he loved spending time with his family & friends, spending time outdoors, riding his Harley, and playing his guitar. Donald worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 31 years. He...
Alvin Durel
Oct 7, 2012
Alvin Durel, Sr., age 64 of Long Beach passed away October 7, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Salters Durel; mother, Floretta Sprinkle Durel; father, William ""Bill"" Durel; and brother, Stephen Paul Durel.Survivors include his son, Alvin Durel, Jr. of Long Beach; granddaughter, Megan Taylor Durel of Long Beach; sisters, Marie Etta Wise of Long Beach,...
Virginia Ann Chinsley Conner
Oct 7, 2012
Virginia Chinsley Conner, age 77 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, October 7, 2012, in Gulfport. Mrs. Conner was a proud Navy wife and traveled around the world with her husband for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George J. Chinsley and Anna North Pumphrey and her husband, RADM Donald Lee Conner, Sr....
Virdee Graham Marchant
Oct 7, 2012
Virdee Graham Marchant, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012. Virdee a long time resident of Gulfport, but formally from Sumrall, MS, graduated from Sumrall High School in 1941. She is the daughter of the late Alex and Annabelle Graham. As a beloved wife, she leaves behind her husband of 70 years, Edward D. Marchant, Sr., Army...
Bernice Juanita Smith
Oct 7, 2012
Bernice Juanita Smith passed away October 7, 2012 at her home in the Lizana Community.She was born in Meridian, MS to the late Mary Shirley and James Caraway of Meridian, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Smith; and son-in-laws, F.E. Fairley and Gerald Royals.Survivors include her daughters, Linda Fairley, Joyce Royals, and Wanda Smith; grandchildren, Mary...
William Joseph "Billy" Whobrey
Oct 7, 2012
William ""Billy"" Joseph Whobrey, age 36 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, October 7, 2012, in New Orleans. Billy was a native of Chicago Heights, IL and a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was an avid outdoorsman, lived a full and active life, and traveled extensively. Billy enjoyed spending time with this family and friends,...
Kimberly Ann Crum
Oct 6, 2012
Kimberly Ann Crum, age 52, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2012 in Long Beach.Kim attended Long Beach schools and Jeff Davis Jr. College. She was a pharmaceutical technician in Las Vegas and at Garden Park Medical Center. Kim is survived by her mother, Ann Crum; her brother, Gary Crum Sr.; nephew, Gary Crum Jr and his children, Haley Ann...
Etta Varnado
Oct 6, 2012
Etta Varnado, 96, a life-long resident of Saucier, passed away in her home surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Etta was of the Baptist faith. She dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, DC Varnado of Biloxi, Ethel Marie Ladner (Donvian) of Pass Christian, Leslie John Varnado...
Elijah Jacob Salcido
Oct 5, 2012
After a long fight Heaven received a beautiful Angel on October 5, 2012, Elijah Jacob Salcido. He was born on June 14, 2012. Elijah is survived by his mother, Lisa Salcido; his father, Scott Salcido; his grandparents, Richard, Jr. and Sharon Miller; his siblings, Emily, Ethan, and Evan Salcido; his godmothers and aunts, Melissa Miller and Jamie Heaton; and his...
Jim Caviness
Oct 5, 2012
James ""Jim"" L. Caviness, age 71 and a resident of D'Iberville, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 in Amarillo, Texas. Jim Caviness has gone HOME! He loved the Lord and he loved his family. Jim was a Christ follower from the age of seven and lived for Him each day. Jim was married 51 years to the best helpmate that...
Eddie C. Ladner
Oct 5, 2012
Eddie C. Ladner, long time resident of Saucier, a much loved Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend passed away at home Friday, October 5th, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret; sister, Margaret; brother, Curtis; sister, Helen; brother, Gerald; son, Greg; and daughters, Beverly, Connie, and Tammy....
Wanda H. Stout
Oct 5, 2012
Wanda H. Stout of Gulfport died October 5, 2012 after a long struggle with a stroke. Wanda was 74 years of age. Wanda will be sadly missed by her husband of 55 years, James E. Stout Sr.; two sons, James E. Stout Jr. of Cheyenne, WY, and Darryll L. Stout of Pass Christian, MS; five grandchildren, Jamye Houser of Bristow,...
Charles Ernest DiFatta
Oct 5, 2012
SSgt. Charles Ernest DiFatta, Sr., USAF, ret., age 79 and a resident of Biloxi passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 in Biloxi. Mr. DiFatta retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant after 20 years of service, where he served two tours in Vietnam. He was proud of his time working with war orphans in Saigon, and...
MSgt. Clarence Fillmore
Oct 4, 2012
MSgt. Clarence Fillmore, USAF, retired, age 82, and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 in Biloxi. Mr. Fillmore is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Margaret Fillmore of Biloxi; his three children, Robert Fillmore and his wife Val, of Lutton, England, Steve Fillmore and his wife Wendy, of Norfolk, Virginia, and Jeffrey Fillmore...
William Gary Patrick
Oct 4, 2012
William G. ""Pat"" Patrick, Sr., 74, of GPt, died Thurs. 10/4/12. Visit: Tuesday 10/9/12 from 12-1pm at Antioch Baptist Ch., Long Beach. Svc: at 1 pm in church. Burial at Blx Nat'l Cem. RIEMANN FH Visitation OCT 9. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Antioch Baptist Church Pineville Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560 Service OCT 9. 01:00 PM Antioch Baptist...
Charlie Spears
Oct 4, 2012
Kenneth ""Charlie"" Spears was born June 12, 1953 in Long beach MS. Charlie passed away on October 4th 2012 while vacationing with his wife Pam on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Charlie attended Long Beach High School and went on to join the Army. He retired from the Army as a SSGT after serving 20 years. He and his wife...
Louise Urie Ball
Oct 2, 2012
Louise Urie Ball, age 86, of Saucier, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.Mrs. Ball was a life-long resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a homemaker and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Saucier United Methodist Church and was involved in various activities with the Saucier Senior Center.Mrs. Ball was preceded in death by...
Darrell Beer
Oct 2, 2012
Darrell Beer, age 45, passed away October 2, 2012 in Long Beach. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach assisted the family with arrangements.
Prakong Lee
Oct 1, 2012
Prakong Lee, age 71, and a resident of Vancleave, MS passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Lee was born in Bangkok, Thailand on June 1, 1941 and was married to her husband, Mr. Elgin Lee, Jr. for 40 years, and together they raised four children. She was a homemaker, and was a very generous person....
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