OBITUARIES

Paul  "Rick" Lambert

Paul "Rick" Lambert

Jul 23, 2012

Mr. Paul Richard ""Rick"" Lambert, 60, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012 after a brief illness. Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 5007 Lawson Avenue, Gulfport, with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until time of service, on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Burial will be held at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in...

Troy  Edwin Herring

Troy Edwin Herring

Jul 22, 2012

Troy Edwin Herring, Sr. died July 22, 2012 after a short and difficult illness from mesothelioma. Troy was born June 6, 1930 in Gulfport, MS to Clinton and Ruby Herring and was a lifelong resident of Harrison County, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mildred Sanders Herring; his parents Clinton Herring and Ruby Herring;...

Addie Nell "Penny" Pennington McKay

Addie Nell "Penny" Pennington McKay

Jul 22, 2012

Addie Nell Pennington McKay Born in New Holland, GA, to Emory Fretwell Pennington and Georgianne Hunter, Penny moved to Gulfport, MS in 1947. She was married to Edgar Lee ""Red"" McKay for 64 years. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, Godly intercessory prayer warrior, teacher, and spiritual mentor to many who lovingly called her Mama Penny. Mrs. McKay was...

Daniel  Joel Boullion

Daniel Joel Boullion

Jul 22, 2012

Daniel J. Boullion, age 20, of Long Beach, died on 7/22/12. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach, helped the family with arrangements. riemannfamily.com

Denna  J. Bruton

Denna J. Bruton

Jul 21, 2012

Mrs. Denna J. Bruton, age 76 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Biloxi. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.

James  C. Byrne

James C. Byrne

Jul 21, 2012

James C. Byrne, Jr., age 85, of Diamondhead passed away on July 21, 2012. Mr. Byrne was born on March 27, 1927, in Jackson, MS. He grew up in Monticello, MS, and graduated from McComb High School. After high school he served in the US Army during WW II. He also is a graduate of Mississippi State University School of...

David Sabia

David Sabia

Jul 21, 2012

David Sabia, age 57 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, July 21, 2012, after a valiant 4 year battle with cancer. David retired from The Dow Chemical Company in 1998 and then became a master builder and craftsman. He was admired by his family and friends for his sense of humor, honesty and generosity of spirit. He was...

James  "JD" Brown

James "JD" Brown

Jul 20, 2012

James Daniel ""JD"" Brown, resident of Pass Christian passed away July 20, 2012 at the age of 78. Mr. Brown was born October 4, 1933 in the Dedeaux Community. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dedeaux. He was the son of the late, George and...

Ethel  Jeannine Murdock

Ethel Jeannine Murdock

Jul 20, 2012

Ethel Jeannine Murdock, age 72, of Biloxi passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Murdock was born on August 30, 1939 in Fairmont, WV. She was a retired Civil Service employee, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her husband MSgt....

Leon  Henry Haake

Leon Henry Haake

Jul 20, 2012

Leon Henry Haake, Jr., age 62, and a resident of Biloxi passed away 7/20/12 in Biloxi. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00a.m., Monday, 7/30/12 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Joycell Cox

Joycell Cox

Jul 20, 2012

Joycell P. (Johnson) Cox of Long Beach passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012. Joycell was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne C. Powell and Cleo Dennis Powell; son, Richard Jerry Johnson; two grand-daughters, Michael Christelle Rothe and Tonya Marie Cook, and her former husband Richard M. Johnson, Jr. Joycell is survived by five children, Jennifer (Pat) Kling of...

Helen  Louise Hatten

Helen Louise Hatten

Jul 19, 2012

Helen Louise Hatten, passed away July 19, 2012 in Gulfport at the age of 88. She has been a resident of the Driftwood Nursing Home in Gulfport for many years. Prior to moving into the nursing home, she was a former member of Leggett Memorial United Methodist Church and Burton Memorial United Methodist Church. She was also the chaplain and...

Margaret  Leidigh Case

Margaret Leidigh Case

Jul 19, 2012

Margaret Leidigh Case of Gulfport, died on Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Gulfport. She was born on July 30, 1936, in Saucier, and remained a resident of the Gulf Coast for 75 years. She was an active member of the Gulfport Church of the Nazarene for many years, where she was an active Sunday School Teacher and Board Member. She...

Robert  "Bob" Cooley

Robert "Bob" Cooley

Jul 19, 2012

Robert ""Bob"" Cooley, Sr., age 65 and a resident of Saucier, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2012, in Biloxi. Mr. Cooley had been a resident of Saucier since 1975 and was an avid farmer. He also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Bob was a loving and devoted friend to many and was a very generous...

Catherine  V. Faye

Catherine V. Faye

Jul 19, 2012

Catherine V. Faye, age 75 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Gulfport. She was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a member of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Faye loved playing bingo, going to the Casino's and watching Wheel of Fortune on television. Mrs. Faye was preceded in...

Wayne  Arnold Blackwell

Wayne Arnold Blackwell

Jul 18, 2012

Wayne Arnold Blackwell, age 71, born in Woolmarket and lifetime resident of Handsboro and Gulfport passed away July 18, 2012 in Gulfport. Mr. Blackwell was a 1958 graduate of Gulfport High School. He served his country in the First Cavalry of United States Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of Sons of the Confederacy. Also,...

Jerry Mik

Jerry Mik

Jul 18, 2012

Jerry Mik, age 74 of Gulfport, MS, died on 7/18/2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a 6 year battle with lung disease. In his lifetime, Jerry served in the U.S. Army and was employed as a general superintendant of construction. He traveled extensively within the U.S. working on projects from Epcot Center to high-rise buildings in...

Robert Pascal "Bob" Davis

Robert Pascal "Bob" Davis

Jul 18, 2012

Robert (Bob) Pascal Davis, age 74 of Long Beach, passed on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his family and ever faithful canine companion, Greta. Bob was born on July 9, 1938, in Gulfport. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. Bob was an amazing husband and father and was an inspiration to all...

Janie Nicholson

Janie Nicholson

Jul 18, 2012

Janie Nicholson, resident of Gulfport passed away July 18, 2012 at the age of 86.Janie graduated from High School in Graham, NC and became a resident of the MS Gulf Coast in 1969. She was the owner of Nick and Janie's Barbeque on Highway 49 in Gulfport. She was a loving mother and grandmother.She was preceded in death by her...

Mary  Frances Montgomery

Mary Frances Montgomery

Jul 17, 2012

Mary Frances Montgomery, age 75, of Long Beach passed away July 17, 2012. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Gulfport assisted the family with arrangements. www.riemannfamily.com