OBITUARIES

Marion  Virginia Block

Marion Virginia Block

Jun 11, 2012

Marion Virginia Block, age 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away June 11, 2012 in Gulfport. She worked at Wal-Mart on Highway 49 in Gulfport for approximately 20 years. Mrs. Block was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Edgar Herrin. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Thomas and her fiance' James Brown of Ocean Springs; her son, Steven...

Louise  Helen Whitehead

Louise Helen Whitehead

Jun 10, 2012

Louise Helen Whitehead, age 84, of Saucier, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Melvin Eugene Whitehead; her daughter, Della Lopez; her grandson, Toby Sharkey; and her great granddaughter; Tristan Sharkey. She is survived by her four children, Elane Patterson (Samuel), Patricia Sharkey, Jo Mauffray (Donald), and...

Patricia  Jean Wesley

Patricia Jean Wesley

Jun 10, 2012

Patricia ""Jean"" Wesley, age 74, of D'Iberville, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Wesley was born in Shreveport, LA, and was a longtime resident of D'Iberville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cleora E. Richardson; sister-in-law, Priscilla Ann Douglas; nephew, Douglas Camp Brown. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Harvey (Bob) of Nashville, TN,...

Billy Thompson

Billy Thompson

Jun 9, 2012

Billy Thompson, Sr., age 78 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. Thompson had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1967 and was a member of Crossroads Worship on Highway 53. He was a former co-owner of Superior Builders and Gulf Coast Manufactured Homes both in Gulfport. Billy enjoyed family...

Kathleen Forrest

Kathleen Forrest

Jun 9, 2012

Kathleen Forrest, 84, of Ocean Springs passed away June 9, 2012. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 3 Rivers Rd, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. www.riemannfamily.com Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531

Dana  Aminett Rowell

Dana Aminett Rowell

Jun 9, 2012

Dana Aminett Rowell, age 48 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Gulfport. Dana was a native and lifelong resident of Long Beach and a 1980 graduate of Long Beach High School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, J.K. & Truman...

Richard John "Ricky" Herro

Richard John "Ricky" Herro

Jun 8, 2012

Richard ""Ricky"" John Herro, Jr., age 46, and a resident of Ocean Springs, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 in Ocean Springs. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi, where friends may visit one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Biloxi National Cemetery. A full...

LaDonna  Kay Beason

LaDonna Kay Beason

Jun 8, 2012

LaDonna Kay Beason, age 66 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, June 8, 2012, in Gulfport. Mrs. Beason donated her body to the University Medical Center, Department of Anatomy, in Jackson for medical research. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, assisted the family with...

Harold  Quinton Jones

Harold Quinton Jones

Jun 8, 2012

Harold Quinton Jones, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on June 8, 2012 in Gulfport. He was born on January 20, 1924 in Altus, OK, the son of Corna D. and Ida Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Doris Aileen Jones; his sisters, Jeanette Jones and Anetha Porter; and a brother, Corna D. Jones....

Hunter  K. Boudreaux

Hunter K. Boudreaux

Jun 8, 2012

Hunter K. Boudreaux, age 60, of Gulfport, passed away on June 8, 2012 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke Martial Boudreaux and Erma Wheaton Boudreaux. He is survived by his son, Christopher H. Boudreaux and his wife, Dr. Florence B. Boudreaux, of Marrero, LA; a stepdaughter, Melissa Kinzeler and her husband, William, of Mandeville, LA...

Alberta A. "Bert" Peters

Alberta A. "Bert" Peters

Jun 8, 2012

Alberta A. (Bert) Peters, a native of Biloxi, died Friday, June 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank E. Peters, Sr., one brother and one sister. She is survived by her children, Marilou Peters of Kenner, LA; Frank Peters (Marta) of Palm Desert, CA; Roberta Wilson (Paul) of Gonzales, LA; and Robert Peters (Michelle) of Biloxi;...

MSgt Archie H. Polk

MSgt Archie H. Polk

Jun 7, 2012

MSgt Archie H. Polk. U.S. Army, Ret, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on June 7, 2012 in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.He is survived by his wife, Nelda J. Polk of Long Beach; a daughter, Rebecca Parker (Bert) of Atlanta, GA; five stepchildren, Glenda Hinkle (Larry) of Pioneer, OH, JoAnn...

Leone  Adams Johnson

Leone Adams Johnson

Jun 7, 2012

Leone Adams Johnson of Pass Christian passed away on June 7, 2012. She was a native of Arkadelphia, Arkansas and moved to New Orleans in 1930 where she lived for forty years until moving to Pass Christian permanently in 1973. She graduated from Sophie B Wright High School, New Orleans and attended Newcomb College. Leone was the daughter of Mr....

Frank  Ellis Pike

Frank Ellis Pike

Jun 7, 2012

Frank Ellis Pike, age 90, of Hattiesburg, MS formerly of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.V. and Ethel Pike; a brother, Leroy Pike; and a sister, Mary Macura. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosemary Pike of Hattiesburg;...

Genesis  Denise Lopez

Genesis Denise Lopez

Jun 6, 2012

Genesis Denise Lopez, age 2 months, of Gulfport, MS, passed away June 6, 2012. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at First Free Church of God Cemetery...

David Thrash

David Thrash

Jun 6, 2012

David Thrash, age 55, of Biloxi passed away June 6, 2012. Arrangements are under the direction of RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport,

Reama  Devall Miller

Reama Devall Miller

Jun 6, 2012

Reama A. Miller, 92, of Long Beach, passed away on June 6, 2012, in Gulfport. She was a member of Long Beach United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie S. Miller; her parents, Charles Devall and Crystal Carter Devall; three brothers, Mack Devall, Charles Devall, and Ernest Devall; and her two sisters, Dorothy Chandler and...

Anna  Sue Spears

Anna Sue Spears

Jun 6, 2012

Anna Sue Spears, age 84, of Long Beach passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Mrs. Spears was born in Lexington, TN and was a longtime resident of Long Beach. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Long Beach where she was very involved in the activities of her Sunday School class. She liked to travel with her...

Tanner  Ryan Hoda

Tanner Ryan Hoda

Jun 6, 2012

Tanner Ryan Hoda, infant son of Taylor Hoda and Brooke Necaise, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Gulfport. Service will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 3:00pm at St. Ann Catholic Church in Lizana, where friends may visit 2 hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lizana Cemetery. For more information, please call (228)539-9800. Visitation...

Joseph  Daniel Taylor

Joseph Daniel Taylor

Jun 6, 2012

Joseph Daniel Taylor, 84 years old of Gulfport, MS, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2012 after a battle with cancer. Joe was born in Poplarville, MS on October 25, 1927 and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. He was employed by the City of Gulfport Water Department where he worked for 40 years (1946-1986.) Joe...