OBITUARIES
H. Vernon "Dutch" Haas
Jul 17, 2012
H. Vernon ""Dutch"" Haas, age 87, of Kiln passed away July 17, 2012.He was born January 8, 1925 in Bay St. Louis, MS. He served his country in the United States Army. He was wounded during the Korean War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.Dutch was the manager of the Kiln Utility Authority for 33 years. He was...
Estelle W. Bowden
Jul 17, 2012
Estelle W. Bowden, age 94, of McHenry, MS passed away July 17, 2012 in Wiggins, MS.She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Bowden (Bob) and granddaughter, Sybil Bowden. She is survived by one son, Bill Bowden, two grandsons, Mario and Robert Bowden, one sister, Helen Rae Preston, and many nieces and nephews.Estelle was a member of Saucier...
Dorothy Joan Holden
Jul 17, 2012
Dorothy Joan Holden 'JoAnn' died Tuesday after a brief illness. She was the youngest of six children of ""Miss"" Josie and L.A. Wilson, Sr, publishers of the Richton Dispatch newspaper in Perry County for many years. She graduated from Millsaps College, then taught elementary school in Gulfport. After living with her family and teaching around the US and in Ramstein,...
Betty Irene Galvin
Jul 16, 2012
Betty Irene Berger Galvin, age 89, passed away July 16, 2012 in Long Beach, MS. She was born on October 25, 1922 in Ferris, IL. Betty was the first cheerleader at Carthage High School. She received a Bachelor's of Art degree in Economics and Social Science from the University of Chicago. She also received a Master's of Science degree in...
Raymond Michael Mathers
Jul 15, 2012
On Sunday, July 15, 2012, Raymond Michael Mathers, Sr., passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family in his beloved hometown of Gulfport, MS. Mr. Mathers was born May 23, 1934. He attended Mrs. Basloug's kindergarten through second grade, Gulf Coast Military Junior School, and Gulfport City Schools, graduating in the ""Class of 1951"". In...
Gloria Spigener Ahrens
Jul 15, 2012
Momma of three, Granny of five, Favorite Aunt, Beloved Sister, Daughter, and FriendHer children, Deonna Carroll, Jennifer Leimer, Wayne Ahrens, Jr., 5 grandchildren and extended family will dearly miss her. Words to describe her:Cool, Fun, Generous, Life of the Party, Creative, Beautiful, Loving, Loyal, Forgiving, Comforter, Head Strong, Silly, Giggly, Talkative, Talented Musician, Talented Floral Designer, Person of Strong Faith,...
Billy George Hickman
Jul 15, 2012
Billy George Hickman of Saucier, age 77, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 15, 2012, following a lengthy illness. Billy was born August 12, 1934, in Saucier, Mississippi to the late Emma (Alexander) and Peter Hickman. He attended Saucier and Perk schools. He worked in the areas of timber, cattle and real estate. He was a...
Gloria L. McMaster
Jul 14, 2012
Gloria L. McMaster passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 after a long illness.She was originally from Wollaston, Massachusetts and worked for the Federal Veterans Administration for 20 years in Boston, MA.Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Bertha Parsons, brother, Ernest Parsons, Jr. and son, Walter L. McMaster, Jr.Survivors include her daughter, Laura L. Flaherty; son, Gregor J. McMaster;...
Shea Marie Guichet
Jul 14, 2012
Shea Marie Guichet, died July 14, 2012 at the age of 1 month. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 am, Thursday, July 19, 2012, at St. Joseph Cemetery at Rotten Bayou. RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Pass Christian assisted the family with arrangements. Service JUL 19. 09:00 AM St. Joseph Cemetery at Rotten Bayou Kapalama Drive Diamondhead, MS, US, 39525...
Jefferson Joseph Fayard
Jul 14, 2012
Jefferson Joseph Fayard, Jr., age 90, of Long Beach, passed away on July 14, 2012, in Lucedale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Lee Fayard, a daughter, Patsy Lee Fayard Thurston, and a brother, Godfrey Fayard. Survivors include 2 sons, Jeff Fayard, Lucedale, and Michael Fayard, Washington, 1 brother, Lionel Fayard, a sister, Helen O'Neal, and a...
Billy Stuckey
Jul 14, 2012
Billy Stuckey, 68, of Gulfport, passed away on 7/14/12, in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FH helped the family with cremation arrangements. www.riemannfamily.com.
Byron Edward "DOC" McFall
Jul 13, 2012
Doc McFall, 75, passed away July 13, 2012 from complications of MDS. He leaves behind his wife, Anne Mahaffey; sons, Trey (Debbie) and Todd (Karen) McFall; grandsons, Connor and Mason McFall, all of Oklahoma City; stepson and daughter-in-law, Joe and Sheryl Rozier of Galveston. He was predeceased by his first wife Shirley McFall.Doc was an avid golfer and fisherman. He...
Eric Louis Niolet
Jul 12, 2012
Eric Louis Niolet, age 35, of Pass Christian, passed away on July 12, 2012 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph ""Wallace"" Niolet, 2 brothers, J.J. Niolet and Clinton Niolet, and his grandparents, George and Estelle Breland and Sebastian and Victoria Niolet. Survivors include his mother, Francis Kay Niolet Caley, 3 sisters, Karen (Charlei) Porche, Vicky...
Alexander Rydzewski
Jul 11, 2012
Alexander ""Alex"" Rydzewski, age 45, of Biloxi, passed away on July 11, 2012 Alex was born in Manchester, England on October 8, 1966. He has worked in the casino industry for many years, having worked at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis, MS and most recently at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. He was a table games manager for...
Carrie Mae Pippin
Jul 10, 2012
Carrie Mae Pippin, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on July 10, 2012 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Pippin, Sr.; her son, Henry ""Curt"" Pippin, Jr.; and her parents, O.B. ""Mid"" and Mary Lou Davis. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Pippin; her grandson, Henry C. Pippin, III, both of Gulfport; and...
Patsy Lee Goforth
Jul 10, 2012
Patsy Lee Goforth, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Bernice Dean. She is survived by her four children, Michele Dobbs of McHenry, Kimberly Pinette of St. Martin, Cassandra Yvette Elmore of Gulfport, and Sean Cuevas of Lizana; sister, Carolyn Nolan of TX; five granddaughters, Dakota...
Grace Barrett Satchfield
Jul 10, 2012
.Grace Barrett Satchfield, age 86, lifelong resident of Handsboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Mrs. Satchfield was born to John Hamilton and Helen ""Lena"" Katherine Schmitt Barrett. She was a lifelong member of Handsboro Methodist Church, charter member of Handsboro Garden Club, member of the South MS Chapter of the MS Archaeology Assoc., and member of the Handsboro...
Utae Yabe Webb
Jul 9, 2012
Utae Yabe Webb, age 82, of Biloxi, died on Monday, July 9, 2012. Mrs. Webb was born in Japan to Shinosuke Yabe and Maki Tanaguchi on June 23, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Mistuko Inoue; sisters-in-law, Yevonne Gunter, Levoy Cullins, and Yetieve McGee; grandchildren, Rhonda Davis and Merryellen Helms; great...
Evelyn Webster Kinberger
Jul 9, 2012
Evelyn Webster Kinberger, age 86, of Long Beach, passed away on July 9, 2012, in Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stanley ""Bill"" Kinberger, her parents, Frank James and Bernice Canaan Webster, and a brother, Jimmy Webster. Survivors include her children, Gale Kinberger (George) Sheridan, William Stanley (Debby) Kinberger, Jr., and David John (Freddie Endres)...
William Ollie Killebrew
Jul 9, 2012
William Ollie Killebrew, 93, of Biloxi, MS went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 9, 2012. Mr. Killebrew was born October 4, 1918 to William and Martha Burrell Killebrew in Ebenezer, MS. He loved his God, his family, and his country. Mr. Killebrew retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant after 31 years of...
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