OBITUARIES
Harriet Ruth Reightler
Jun 25, 2012
Harriet Ruth Reightler, age 88, of Waveland, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 in Waveland.She was an avid volunteer serving at Hancock Medical Center as a Pink lady and was 2010 volunteer of year, active in RSVP, vice president of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Waveland, volunteer at Hancock library, and longtime and active member of Our Lady of The...
Patrick Ryan McMillin
Jun 24, 2012
Patrick Ryan McMillin, age 16 and a resident of Biloxi passed away in New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his mother, Flora Miller McMillin; and his grandmother, Gussie P. Miller. He is survived by his father, Patrick A. McMillin; his brother, Joe Stewart; his grandfather, Jerry C. Miller; his uncle, Jerry Michael Miller, all of Biloxi; his aunt,...
Vircle "Jr." Cuevas
Jun 24, 2012
Mr. Vircle ""Jr."" Cuevas, age 63 and resident of the Lizana community, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Jr. loved spending time at the old place caring for his Black Angus cattle and goats. His greatest enjoyment was being with his family and friends and traveling with his partner, Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his father, Vircle...
Mathaniel Jason "Mat" Corser
Jun 24, 2012
Mathaniel ""Mat"" Jason Corser, age 37, died on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Germany.Mat was a loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother and the most loyal friend. He had a way of making friends feel like family. He had a passion for life and not letting anything hold him back. In 2008, he fulfilled a dream of joining...
Mary L. Carrington- Francis
Jun 24, 2012
Mary L. Carrington-Francis, age 46, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at her home. Mary was a long-time resident of Lakeland, Florida and had lived in Biloxi for the past 3 years. She was a Police Officer with the Biloxi Police Department and worked as a Security Officer at Treasure Bay Casino. Mary was preceded in death by her mother,...
Louie Anderson Whobrey
Jun 23, 2012
Louie Anderson Whobrey, 86, of Pass Christian, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, of natural causes. Louie was born in Hartford, Kentucky in 1925 and had a long career as an owner of a hardwood flooring business in Chicago, IL. He is well respected and loved, and will be greatly missed. Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Richard...
Rosemary Schmidt
Jun 23, 2012
Rosemary Schmidt, age 67 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Kalil Mason Johnson
Jun 23, 2012
Kalil Mason Johnson, age 6, of Gulfport, passed away on June 23, 2012 in Gulfport. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com. Service JUN 29. 05:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home-...
Hiram Chapman
Jun 22, 2012
Hiram T. Chapman, age 46, of Gulfport passed away June 22, 2012 in Gulfport.Hiram was born in Gulfport, MS on Feb. 9, 1966. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School, where he played football and ran track. Hiram's favorite hobby was cooking, and barbecuing was his favorite.He was preceded in death by his father, Roy W. Godine.He is survived...
Flossie Pearl Rutan
Jun 21, 2012
Flossie Pearl Rutan, age 90 of Biloxi, passed away on June 21, 2012. She was born at Pleasant Ridge near Cameron, WV on January 12, 1922, the youngest child of Elza A. and Florence V. (Richmond) Rutan. She resided in Moundsville WV prior to moving to Biloxi 25 years ago. She attended Bay Vista Baptist Church, and was a caring...
Andrew "Andy" Nelson
Jun 21, 2012
Andrew (Andy) Nelson, 81, of Gulfport, MS, passed away from Mesothelioma on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Andy was born on March 31, 1931, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He loved adventure and joined the Navy in 1951 to travel the world. He married Grace Jacobs in 1954 and they had 2 daughters, Gail Louise and Andrea Lynn. In 1974, Andy...
George William Tynes
Jun 21, 2012
George William Tynes, III, age 81, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. Tynes was born in Portsmouth, VA, to George William Tynes, Jr. and Virginia Freund Tynes. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Moyock United Methodist Church in Moyock, NC. While living in Moyock, he was...
Jeffery Allen Graham
Jun 20, 2012
Jeffery Alan Graham, age 17, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Jeffery was born in Bradenton, FL, and was a student at West Harrison High School where he was a member of the band. He was also a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church and worked part time at The Generator Store in Pass Christian. He loved...
Edmund W. "Red" Kinest
Jun 20, 2012
Edmund W. ""Red"" Kinest, Jr., age 79, and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Gulfport. Mr. Kinest was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Kinest; father, Edmund W. Kinest, Sr.; mother, Marie Scott; and step-father, Kenneth Scott. He is survived by his children, Marla Thompson and her husband Jon, of Biloxi; Edmund W. Kinest,...
Philip Lynn Tubbs
Jun 20, 2012
Philip ""Lynn"" Tubbs, born December 15, 1937 in Roseland, Florida to the late Atla Clay and Rosa Barker Tubbs. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Mancel and Vander Tubbs. ""The Glassdoctor,"" leaves to cherish his life and memories, his wife of 56 great years, Mary Lewis Tubbs of Gulfport; two sons, Michael (Frances) Tubbs of Maiden, NC,...
Lettie Ladner
Jun 20, 2012
Mrs. Lettie Ladner, age 92 and a resident of Long Beach, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Mrs. Ladner was a native of Perkinston and had been a resident of Long Beach for 49 years. She was retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. She was a member of the Community Landmark Missionary Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Marjorie Pignolet
Jun 19, 2012
Marjorie Pignolet, age 83, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Mrs. Pignolet was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 2,1928. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Edward Pignolet. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jane Pignolet of Biloxi, her granddaughter, Sherri Blanchett; niece Patricia Lisa; a nephew, Angelo Lisa; and a special family,...
Ineta Ladner Reid
Jun 19, 2012
Ineta Ladner Reid, age 84, of Saucier, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in Gautier, MS. Mrs. Reid was a faithful servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her church, Persimmon Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Eunice Landier and Frances Lizana; two brothers, Owen Ladner and Austin...
Lois Mae Garcia Lott
Jun 19, 2012
Lois Mae Garcia Lott, age 82, of Gulfport, died on June 19, 2012, in Wiggins. Mrs. Lott was born in Hancock County to Harry F. and Blanche Johnston Garcia. She was a beautician in Gulfport for over 20 years. She was a wonderful and caring woman who will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry...
Artis P. "Boots" Chandler
Jun 19, 2012
Artis P. ""Boots"" Chandler, age 89, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Mr. Chandler was born in Decatur, MS, and was a life-long resident of Gulfport. After proudly serving in WWII as a US Navy Veteran, he owned and operated Kahler's Food Store in Gulfport. He was also a member of Woolmarket Baptist Church. He was preceded...
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