OBITUARIES
James Julius Strayham
Feb 13, 2012
James Julius Strayham, Sr., passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport from cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William P. Strayham, Sr. and Nicolena Radich Strayham. James graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1955. He was a graduate of Perkinston Jr. College in 1958. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi for...
Pearl Mae Bosarge
Feb 13, 2012
Mrs. Pearl Mae Bosarge, age 88, of Gulfport passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 in Gulfport. Mrs. Bosarge was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Woodrow Bosarge; parents, Arthur and Alice Broussard; and son, Richard Kent Bosarge. She is survived by her son, Tom ""Woodie"" Bosarge; sisters, Doris Bradley, Ethel Comeaux, Ozea Trahan, and Bertha Hebert; and brother, Arthur...
Guy R. Higgins
Feb 12, 2012
Guy R. Higgins, age 52, had his homegoing on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Guy attended Provine High School in Jackson and he was formerly employed with the McCarty Holman Food Service in Jackson, Grand Casino in Gulfport and McDonalds on Hwy. 49 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jean Higgins. Survivors include his daughters,...
Rosa Tramonte Carpenter
Feb 12, 2012
Rosa Tramonte Carpenter, age 45, died on Sunday, February 12, 2012, in Gulfport, MS after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends during her last evening. Rosa was born in New Orleans and attended Catholic Schools in Metairie, LA. She moved to the Gulf Coast in the mid 90's and has worked in the food service...
Lana Zeiss
Feb 12, 2012
Lana Triana Zeiss, age 55 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was the wife of Grady Zeiss and is survived by other family members. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Thursday at Holy Family Parish where friends may visit from 9 - 10 am. The family prefers memorials be sent...
Katie Jo Ellzey
Feb 12, 2012
Mrs. Katie Jo Ellzey, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012, in Biloxi. Mrs. Ellzey was born in Marion County, MS to Elbert and Clara Forbes. She grew up on a farm and loved life. She loved her friends and family and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and traveling with her...
Timothy David Cantrell
Feb 12, 2012
Mr. Timothy David Cantrell, age 24, of St. Martin, passed away on February 12, 2012. Timothy was born in Biloxi on November 11, 1987. He loved being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling. He will be remembered for his big heart and his big dreams. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and was an excellent cook. He...
Robert Henry Cobb
Feb 12, 2012
Mr. Robert Henry Cobb, age 62, of Long Beach passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Long Beach.Robert was preceded in death by his father, G.W. Cobb; grandmother, Helen D. Bishop; and nephew, Chason Russell.Survivors include his wife, Daphne Smith Cobb of Long Beach; mother, Murleen Clements of Foley, AL; two sons, Bruce Evans Cobb of Long Beach and Ronald...
Roy Barron Cuevas
Feb 11, 2012
Roy Barron Cuevas, age 59 and a resident of Bay St. Louis, died on Saturday, February 11, 2012, in New Orleans. Mr. Cuevas was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He graduated the top of his class at the Police Academy in Pearl and was employed with the Pass Christian Police Department for 6 years. He...
Edna Louise Gentry Wilson
Feb 11, 2012
Edna Louise Gentry Wilson went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday February 11, 2012. Edna was born June 21, 1920 out from New Albany, Mississippi. She attended Elementary and High School at Baldwyn, Miss. She was a graduate of Delta State Teacher College. Edna was a member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport where she taught ladies Sunday...
Laura Clare Creel
Feb 11, 2012
Laura Clare Thompson Creel, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Long Beach, passed away on February 11, 2012 at age 91 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Biloxi, Laura was born on December 9, 1920, to her parents Christian A. Thompson and Laura Clare Caillavet Thompson. She was married to the late Cecil...
Robert "Robbie" Malley
Feb 10, 2012
Robert Louis ""Robbie"" Malley, age 43, of Pass Christian, MS, died on Friday, February 10, 2012. Mr. Malley was born in Picayune to Kenneth and Florence Tipton Malley and was a lifelong resident of Dedeaux. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sara Malley of Dedeaux; daughters, Destinie Malley and Courtney Barnes; siblings,...
Tammy T. McDonald
Feb 10, 2012
Tammy T. McDonald, 43, of Gulfport, died Feb. 10, 2012. Arrangements were handled by RIEMANN FAMILY Funeral Home, Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. www.riemannfamily.com
George W. Blankenship
Feb 9, 2012
George W. Blankenship, 69, Passed away on February 9, 2012. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FH in Gulfport, MS to Memorial Funeral Home in Columbus, MS for services.
Barry James "BJ" Youngblood
Feb 9, 2012
Barry James ""BJ"" Youngblood, age 27, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Mr. Youngblood was born in Gulfport and was a proud graduate of the MS School for Math and Science. He also graduated from MS State with a BS in physics, his favorite area of study. He is an Eagle Scout with Troop 301. His hobbies...
Evelyn Thomas "Earline" Hudson
Feb 8, 2012
Evelyn ""Earline"" Thomas Hudson, age 76, of Saucier, departed this world peacefully to begin a new life on February 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ether and Ella Thomas; three sisters, Naomi, Thelma, and Ruth; and six brothers, George, James, Russell, Lawrence, Douglas, and Sherman Thomas. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Carlos...
William E. Dawson IV
Feb 8, 2012
William E. Dawson, IV, age 25, of Saucier passed away February 8, 2012. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Fredrick Steffen
Feb 7, 2012
Richard Fredrick Steffen, 75, passed away Feb 7, 2012 in Gulfport, MS. He was born in Baltimore, MD.Richard was a member of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Long Beach, MS. He was also a member of Gulfport Masonic Lodge #422, Gulfport Scottish Rite, and Joppa Shrine. He served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for 21 yrs,...
John Barry Sizemore
Feb 7, 2012
John Barry Sizemore was born September 27, 1932, in Ivydale, West Virginia, the oldest son of six children of a coal miner, George and his wife Glenna Smith. He graduated valedictorian of his 1950 Clay, West Virginia High School class. He entered the U.S. Air Force at nineteen and was assigned to Walker AFB near Roswell, NM. As a young...
Charles "Paw Paw Charlie" West
Feb 7, 2012
Charles Edward West, Sr., age 86, resident of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Gulfport.Mr. West was a long time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a former business owner of Charlie's Lion Service Station in Gulfport. He worked with the Gulfport Police Department as a reserve officer, and he worked for Hancock Bank in the...
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