OBITUARIES

Apr 26, 2012

Loraine Gates Topp, age 93 and a resident of Slidell, LA, died on Thursday, April 26, 2012, in Slidell. Mrs. Topp was born in Memphis, TN on December 18, 1918. She graduated from Bartlett High School in Bartlett, TN. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 44 years in Gulfport, where she was active in the United...

Apr 26, 2012

Robert E. ""Bobby"" Bass died peacefully at his home early Thursday morning with his family at his side, following his lengthy, hard-fought battle against cancer.He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Oswald ""P. O."" Bass and Inez Elizabeth Rose Bass, and his brother, Phillip J. ""J. P."" Bass.Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marguerite...

Apr 25, 2012

Mrs. Irma Laverne Gardner Skinner Farmer, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Mrs. Farmer was born in Forest, MS to Joseph and Elizabeth Hall Gardner. She married Riece Skinner and moved to the Coast in the early 50's. She was a hardworker and raised four children. After Mr. Skinner's passing, Mrs. Farmer met and married...

Apr 25, 2012

Mary Edna Jones passed away in Biloxi on April 25, 2012. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi to LAIRD FUNERAL HOME in Natchez for services.

Apr 25, 2012

Robert Henry, age 54, of Gulfport passed away April 25, 2012. Arrangements are under the direction of RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport.

Apr 25, 2012

James Richard Wells, age 81 and a resident of Saucier, died on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Saucier. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Apr 25, 2012

Norma Farragut Bonney Cantrell, age 88, of Delisle passed away at home with her family by her side on April 25, 2012. She is preceded in death by her two husbands, Delmore Joseph Bonney and Louis Cantrell; her parents, Charles C. Farragut, Sr. and Annie Sylvester Griffin Farragut; four brothers, Adolph Farragut, Charles Cooper Farragut, Jr. (Geri, deceased), David G....

Apr 24, 2012

Apr 24, 2012

Alice Faye Pitts, age 61, of Kiln, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Mrs. Pitts was born in Jackson, MS. She was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved fishing, cooking, and gardening. She will be remembered most for her love for her family and her sweet, Christian spirit.She was preceded in death by her father,...

Apr 24, 2012

Dudley J. Cox, age 59, of Magee, MS passed away April 24, 2012 in Magee, MS.Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Chapotel Cox.He is survived by his father, John W. Cox; his step mother, Bettye L. Cox; and his half-brother, Keith T. Cox.A private graveside service will be held at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in...

Apr 24, 2012

Geraldine Joan Boulet, age 82, passed away April 24, 2012 in Waveland. Arrangements are under the direction of RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian.

Apr 23, 2012

Gregory ""Dee"" Dixon, age 48, of Gulfport, passed away on April 23, 2012. He loved working with corvettes and training German shepherds. Survivors include his mother, Nina Fairley Wells, 2 sisters, Christi Causey and Kim Dixon, 2 daughters, Sarah Bethann Bell and Megan Holden, a nephew, Cody Causey, and other friends and relatives. Mr. Dixon was sent to the Texas...

Apr 23, 2012

Brandon Matthew ""Matt"" Saucier, age 29 and a resident of Saucier, died on Monday, April 23, 2012, in Saucier. Matt was born on January 9, 1983, in Gulfport and was a graduate of Harrison Central High School. Matt was raised on Diamond Road in Saucier and enjoyed all of the outdoor activities of a little boy. Hunting, fishing, and monster...

Apr 23, 2012

James Clifford Plummer, Sr. of Gulfport went to be with Our Lord on Monday April 23, 2012. He was born in Long Beach, MS and raised in Woolmarket, MS. He was in the Navy during the Korean Conflict and served our country valiantly. He was then employed with Plummer Construction until his retirement. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist...

Apr 23, 2012

Marsha ""Kay"" Saucier, age 54 and a resident of Saucier, died on Monday, April 23, 2012, in Saucier. Kay was born February 27 1958, in Brookhaven MS. Kay was a 1976 graduate of Harrison Central High School and a member of the Lizana Baptist Church. She was a hard worker, a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and a friend....

Apr 23, 2012

Anna Margaret ""Marge"" Burkeen, age 78, of Long Beach and formerly of Pheba, MS, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012, in Long Beach. Mrs. Burkeen was born in Dilliner, PA to Asa Lloyd and Bernice Katherine Brewer Jones. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After her service to her country, she graduated from MUW and...

Apr 23, 2012

Kenneth ""Kenny"" Wayne Saucier, age 62 and a resident of Saucier, died on Monday, April 23, 2012, in Saucier. Kenny was born on May 6, 1949, in Gulfport, and was raised on Diamond Road in Saucier and enjoyed the outdoors. He liked to affectionately give nicknames to those closest to him. Hunting, fishing and spending time with his three grandchildren:...

Apr 22, 2012

Theron Joe Miller, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on April 22, 2012, in Gulfport. He was born in Elkhart, IN and lived in Gulfport most of his life in Gulfport. He was a 1956 graduate of Lyman High School and later served in the U.S. Army. He was past Exalted Ruler and life member of B.P.O. Elks #235 on...

Apr 21, 2012

William M. Miles, 85, and a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, died Saturday, April 21, 2012. There will be a Memorial Service at 11am, Wednesday, April 25 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home Chapel in Gulfport. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Biloxi. Service APR 25. 11:00 AM Armed Forces Retirement Home Chapel 1800 Beach Blvd Gulfport, MS,...

Apr 21, 2012

Frederick Joseph de Ben, 90, died peacefully at his home in Bay St. Louis on Saturday, April 21st with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Antoine de Ben, Sr. and Elizabeth Prevost de Ben; and siblings, Albert de Ben, Jr., Mildred Pietri and Marguerite Kemery. He is survived by his beloved wife...