OBITUARIES

Larry  Donald Hooker

Larry Donald Hooker

Apr 21, 2012

Larry D. Hooker, 59 of P.C., died on 4-21, in P.C. Arrangements handled by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd. in P.C. (www.riemannfamily.com)

Grady  A. Griffith

Grady A. Griffith

Apr 21, 2012

Grady A. Griffith, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Mr. Griffith was born in Georgetown, IL on March 18, 1946. He worked at the MS Gulfport Compress for over 24 years. His favorite pastime was fishing. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve ""Genny"" Griffith, of Gulfport; children, Charles Robert ""Bob"" Joseph, Mark Joseph (Debbie),...

Akiko  Namiki Allen

Akiko Namiki Allen

Apr 21, 2012

Mrs. Akiko Namiki Allen, age 81, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.There will be a time of gathering on Monday, April 23 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the Highway 49 Chapel of RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. The Graveside Service will take place at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April...

Kathleen  K. Cuendet

Kathleen K. Cuendet

Apr 21, 2012

Kathleen K. Cuendet, age 85, formerly of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Palatka, Florida at the Haven Hospice Roberts Care Home, of natural causes after a lengthy illness. She was born in Newton, MS on February 21, 1927. She was a life-long resident of Gulfport where she was a charter member of Gulf Gardens Baptist Church....

Mae  Adams Parker

Mae Adams Parker

Apr 20, 2012

Mae Adams Parker, age 86, of Delisle, passed away on April 20, 2012 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer H. Parker, Sr; her parents, John and Lionell Adams; three brothers, Roy Adams, John Adams, and Emile Adams; and a sister in law, Ivy Adams. She is survived by her son, E.J. (Cathy) Parker of Ocean...

Patricia  Winslow Wright

Patricia Winslow Wright

Apr 20, 2012

Patricia Winslow Wright, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 in Gulfport.Mrs. Wright loved fishing and Indian artifact hunting with her husband. She loved being an Air Force wife and making a home for her husband and children.She was preceded in death by her soul mate of 45 years, John L. Wright, Jr.; her parents, William B. Winslow...

Howard  D. Harger

Howard D. Harger

Apr 19, 2012

Howard D. Harger, 78, of Biloxi passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Biloxi. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served as an Engineer Supervisor with the Seabees. He was a member of the 1st Assembly of God Church in Gulfport. He was the beloved husband of Hilda Lavon (Freeman) Harger, and father of daughters Robin M....

Anna Lois Ward Brown

Anna Lois Ward Brown

Apr 19, 2012

Anna Lois Ward Brown, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away with her loving family at her side on April 19, 2012, in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray T. Brown, her parents, and siblings. She is survived by her children, Larry (Wanda) Brown, Lois Kelley Benefield, and Lisa (Buddy) Threadgill-Simpson; a brother, Sonny Ward; five grandchildren,...

Linnie  F. Pridgen

Linnie F. Pridgen

Apr 17, 2012

Linnie F. Pridgen, age 78, of Gulfport, was called home by God on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to be with her husband Jack and son Bryan. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her siblings.Mrs. Pridgen loved gardening and eating her satsumas and grapefruits.Survivors include her brother, Cleo Barnett (Ruth); daughter, Anita L. Pridgen; her granddaughter, Ashley...

Dix  Ballard Nord

Dix Ballard Nord

Apr 17, 2012

Mrs. Dix Ballard Nord was born October 11, 1950 in Natchez, MS and passed away April 17, 2012 in Gulfport surrounded by her loving family. She was a 1968 graduate of Natchez High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mississippi in 1972. On October 2, 1976, she married Peter Allen Nord, her husband of...

Iris Lee

Iris Lee

Apr 17, 2012

Iris Virginia Lee, age 82, of Kiln, passed away on April 17, 2012 in Wiggins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy G. Lee and Alice Depreo Lee; a brother, Leroy L. Lee, Sr; and three sisters, Lora Haas, Lena Lahman, and Bessie Neciase. She is survived by twenty one nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. The family...

Mary  Deaon Danley

Mary Deaon Danley

Apr 16, 2012

Mary Deaon Danley, age 57, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012. Mrs. Danley was born in Bay Minette, AL, to Curtis Leon and Mary Catherine Carlisle Loper and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a loving, Christian woman. She will be deeply missed by her family who love her dearly. She was preceded in...

Billy  E. Sheffield

Billy E. Sheffield

Apr 16, 2012

Billy E. Sheffield, age 87, of Gulfport, went to be with his Savior on April 16, 2012. Mr. Sheffield served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and he later retired from Bell South. He was a member of the Orange Grove Masonic Lodge #630, the Gulfport Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Joppa Temple Shrine where he served as Past Potentate....

Edward Willis

Edward Willis

Apr 15, 2012

Edward Griffin Willis, Sr., age 76, of McHenry, passed away on April 15, 2012. Mr. Willis was born in Mc Henry and was a resident of the Coast all of his life. He previously worked for Dedeaux Packing Company, Dairy Fresh Milk Co., and Golden Flake Chip Co. He was a hardworker and was always busy helping others. He loved...

Jack  William Houle

Jack William Houle

Apr 15, 2012

Jack William Houle, age 66, and a resident of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Biloxi. He was sent to Emerald Coast FH, Ft. Walton Beach, FL for services. RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Biloxi assisted.

Michael  John Lesnick

Michael John Lesnick

Apr 15, 2012

Lesnick, Michael J. Jr. Sunday, April 15, 2012. Suddenly at age 47. Predeceased by father, Michael Lesnick. Survived by mother Rita Lesnick; sisters Lisa (Michael) Faucz and Michelle (Kenneth) Goldman. Special aunt, Elaine Vander Brook, nieces and nephews Debra and David Faucz; Benjamin, Rebecca and Samuel Goldman. Extended family in Mississippi, Dan and Stefanee Romero and daughters Alexis and Karis;...

Anna  Lee Shoemaker

Anna Lee Shoemaker

Apr 15, 2012

Anna Lee Shoemaker, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on April 15, 2012. Miss Shoemaker was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ida Shoemaker, a brother, William D. Shoemaker, and a sister, Jean Thompson. Survivors include her son, Michael R. Shoemaker, a...

CM2 Thomas Howard Weber

CM2 Thomas Howard Weber

Apr 14, 2012

CM2 Thomas Howard Weber, U.S. Navy (active duty), age 25 and a resident of Saucier, died on Saturday, April 14, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. Weber was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Cederberg Funeral Home in Frankenmuth, Michigan for services. For more information, please call Cederberg Funeral Home at (989)652-9991.

Lloyd J. "Eightball" Ladner

Lloyd J. "Eightball" Ladner

Apr 14, 2012

You ran the race, you fought a good fight, but today you lost the battle to cancer. Lloyd J. ""Eightball"" Ladner, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012. He was born July 27, 1930 to Joseph ""Joe Pete"" and Hazel Cameron Ladner. He spent his entire life on the MS Gulf Coast. He worked as...

Lester Worthen

Lester Worthen

Apr 13, 2012

Lester Worthen, age 72, resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, passed away April 13, 2012. RIEMANN FAMILY FH, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please call (228) 539-9800.