OBITUARIES
Joan M. Blackwell
Dec 19, 2011
Joan Marie Vogle Blackwell, age 66, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011. She retired from the Sun Herald as a Photon Operator after 25 years of service and was a faithful member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Joan loved to read Catholic literature and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father,...
Adrian Smith
Dec 18, 2011
Adrian Marie Smith, age 35, of Saucier, passed away on December 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Joyce Smith; and four brothers, Timothy, Jason, Kenneth, and Kevin Smith. She is survived by her children, Shane and Destiny Rusher; six siblings, Phillip Smith, Randy Smith, Brigett Spears, Maedean Smith, GiGi Evans, and Keith Darren Smith;...
David James Johnson
Dec 18, 2011
David James Johnson, age 50 and a resident of the Helena Community, died on Sunday, December 18, 2011, in Helena. A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 2:00pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 809 De La Pointe Drive, Gautier, MS 39553. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements are...
Joseph Leonard "Buddy" Murray
Dec 18, 2011
Joseph Leonard ""Buddy"" Murray, age 79, completed his earthly journey on December 18, 2011, at his family home in Woolmarket. He was surrounded by his family when he left this Earth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Sr. and Myrtle Ross Murray, son, Charles, daughter, Gloria Jean, and a grandson, Timothy Murray. Buddy was a U.S. Army...
Charles "Blackie" Miller
Dec 17, 2011
Charles F. 'Blackie' Miller, age 67, of Long Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Vicky Ann Blandino Miller; father, William 'Frank' Miller; mother, Verta Mae Miller; and sister, Judy Reid. Survivors include his three sons and one daughter, Daniel S. Miller (Tammy), Joshua Miller (Melissa), Jordan D. Miller and...
Susette "Susie" Vacula
Dec 17, 2011
Susette ""Susie"" Vacula, age 65, of Long Beach, passed away on December 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Neal and Ada Reel. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Joe Vacula, children, Rick Vacula, and Vickie Vacula Yurdin, siblings, Dan Neal, Mike Neal, and Tina Zalva, and a grandchild, Justine Vacula. A gathering to celebrate...
Vance W. Taylor
Dec 17, 2011
Vance W. Taylor, age 86, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Mr. Taylor attended Saucier Holiness Church, Christian Worship Center, and First Assembly of God and he was retired from the City of Gulfport water department as a supervisor. He enjoyed watching football, especiallythe New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Braves baseball. He was...
Helen Mae Brady
Dec 17, 2011
Helen Mae Brady, age 82, of Biloxi passed away December 17, 2011. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. (228-539-9800)
Homer Bush
Dec 17, 2011
Homer Bush, 79, of Gulfport, passed away on December 17, 2011. A Graveside Service will be held Wed., December 21, 2011 at 11:00 am, at Pine Ridge Gardens Cemetery, Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is handling arrangement. Service DEC 21. 11:00 AM Pine Ridge Gardens 28th Street Gulfport, MS, US, 39501 Interment Pine Ridge Gardens 28th...
Karen Florence Webb
Dec 16, 2011
Karen Florence Webb, beloved sister, aunt and friend, 65, died December 16, 2011 in her home. She was a trained vocational nurse, however she spent most of her life as the owner of Karen's Workroom, a design and fabrication business, swooping and swagging her way up and down the coast, beautifying people's homes. Karen was known for her big heart...
Zannarhia Brenay Finlea
Dec 16, 2011
Zannarhia Brenay Finklea, infant daughter of Shinto and Shala Williams Finklea, died Dec. 16, 2011. Arrangements handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach
William "Carloss" Carter
Dec 15, 2011
After a very special day with his lifelong friend Bud, Carloss Carter, 65, of Long Beach peacefully and gracefully left his earthly home and entered into eternal life on December 15, 2011. Born in Hattiesburg, MS on October 2, 1946, Carloss and family moved to Gulfport in 1958. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and he attended Pearl...
John Rumph
Dec 15, 2011
John Rumph, age 90, of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, died December 15, 2011. Arrangements are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport.
Peter "Mary Josephine" Tallon
Dec 14, 2011
Sr. Peter ""Mary Josephine"" Tallon, PBVM, age 94, passed into eternal life on December 14, 2011 at the Convent of Mercy in Mobile, AL. She was born October 18, 1917 in Wexford, Ireland, and she entered the Presentation Convent in Wexford on January 2, 1936 and made her Profession of Vows on September 8, 1938. Sr. Peter came to Mississippi...
Donald Ray Silkwood
Dec 13, 2011
Rev. Donald Ray Silkwood, age 52, and a resident of Pass Christian went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. He was the pastor of Kittiwake Baptist Church in Pass Christian. Rev. Silkwood was a graduate of Long Beach High School and Mississippi College. He received his Master's of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rev. Silkwood...
Margaret Leitz Murphy
Dec 13, 2011
Margaret Leitz Murphy, age 87, of Long Beach, passed away on December 13, 2011 in Gulfport. Mrs. Murphy was a native of New Orleans and had has lived on the coast for many years. She worked at the VA in the personnel department and also worked for Hancock Bank. She attended St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. She was...
Jerry Robinson
Dec 13, 2011
Jerry Robinson, age 68, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleonice and Yvonne Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Robinson of Gulfport; one daughter, Whitney Jordan Rountree and her husband, Dr. Thurston Bradley Rountree, and two beautiful granddaughters, Taylor Olivia and Bailey...
Lyman Jack Holland
Dec 12, 2011
Lyman ""Jack"" Holland, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011. Mr. Holland, as a young boy, worked on his dad's fishing boat. At the age of 16, he joined the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War, and he went on to become a drill sergeant. After serving in the Army, he worked as a...
Jimmy Leon Williams
Dec 12, 2011
Jimmy L. Williams, ge 69, of Saucier, died December 12, 2011. Arrangements handle by Riemann Family Funeral Home.
Roger Irving Busby
Dec 11, 2011
Roger Irving Busby, age 77, resident of Gulfport passed away December 11, 2011. Mr. Busby was preceded in death by his wife, Phylis Barcus Busby; and his brother, Colin ""Buzz"" Busby. He is survived by his children, Gina Busby and Michael Milewski; his sister, Lois Ossenbecher; and his grandchildren, Michala Milewski. Roger retired from the United States Marine Corp. He...
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