OBITUARIES

Feb 17, 2012

James E. Bane, age 71, of Saucier passed away February 17, 2012. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.

Feb 17, 2012

Betty Ellen Mote Symmes, 85, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012.Betty was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 14, 1926, but resided in Gulfport since marrying Edgar P. Symmes, Jr., on July 29, 1947.She was preceded in death by grandchildren, Wesley McCabe and Courtenay Symmes, but survived by her husband of 64 years, Edgar P....

Feb 16, 2012

Don M. Rawls, 90, of Gulfport, died February 16, 2012. Don was born in 1921 to the late Don and Myrtle Rawls in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Rawls Family, whose earliest roots are in South Mississippi, then moved to Lake Charles Louisiana, where he spent his youth, and where he graduated from Lake Charles High. After 28 years of service in...

Feb 16, 2012

Feb 16, 2012

Imogene H. Moreland, age 87, of Long Beach passed away February 16, 2012.She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde H. Moreland.Survivors include her daughter, Barbara (Bill) Nunnery; grandson, William H. (Mandy) Nunnery; and two great grandchildren, Katlyn Hodge and Connor Nunnery.A graveside service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery for family and close friends.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME,...

Feb 15, 2012

Daisy Marie Allen, age 78, of Ocean Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Ocean Springs. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2012 at Mill Creek Cemetery, Carnes, MS Service FEB 20. 11:00 AM Mill Creek Cemetery Ida Bounds Road Carnes, MS, US Interment Mill Creek Cemetery Ida Bounds Road Carnes, MS,

Feb 15, 2012

Bernice Olaivar, 79, of Long Beach and formerly of Pass Christian, but a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed from this life to the next on February 15, 2012. Bernice was born in Gulfport on June 4, 1932. Like many of her day, she married early. Like many, she was widowed early. She worked hard and successfully raised...

Feb 15, 2012

Ruth C. Rouse, age 79, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Bendale, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Austin Rouse; a granddaughter, Jennifer Rouse; a sister, Dorothy Tidmore; and two brothers, James Clark and J.W. Clark. She is survived by a sister, Jean Glenn of Bay Springs, MS; two...

Feb 14, 2012

Sandra Bates D'Angelo, age 63, of Woolmarket, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.Sandra was a born in Gulfport and was a life-long resident of Woolmarket. She has worked at Gulf Coast Mental Health Center since 1983 and was a member of Coalville United Methodist Church. She loved cooking, reading, gardening and her animals. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 14, 2012

Dorothy Ann Leiker, age 85, a resident of Long Beach, died on February 14, 2012, in Gulfport. Dorothy grew up in Douglasville, Georgia, and was a resident of Long Beach for 54 years. She was retired from the Long Beach Public Schools as a Teacher's Aide.She was preceded in death by her parents, Miles and Lucille Ledbetter; her brother, Don...

Feb 13, 2012

Joseph J. Bello, age 84 and a resident of Biloxi passed away at home in Biloxi on February 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Bello; and his parents, Anthony and Nancy Bello. He is survived by his two daughters, Nancy Harney and her husband Bernie of LeCanto, Florida, and Elli Taggart of Biloxi; two sons,...

Feb 13, 2012

L. Sidney Charbonnet, III, age 70, of Pass Christian, MS died peacefully Monday, February 13, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Sid was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. L. Sidney Charbonnet, Jr. (Mona Harper). Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Millicent Donovan Charbonnet, and their children; Mona Musser (John) of New Orleans,...

Feb 13, 2012

Eva Fey Newport Albertson, 80, of Biloxi, died Monday, February 13, 2012. She was the second child of George William and Vernah Scott Newport of Washington, DC, and was born in Washington on November 27, 1931. She married Frank J. Albertson, Jr., her husband of 54 years, in Washington on November 4, 1950. They had four children, and she was...

Feb 13, 2012

Jeffery Dean Preston Jr., age 33 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, February 13, 2012, in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. Jeffery was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and a member of Bible Baptist Church in Gulfport. He was an avid home-builder and framer since the age of 16. Jeff was a devoted and loving...

Feb 13, 2012

James Julius Strayham, Sr., passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport from cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William P. Strayham, Sr. and Nicolena Radich Strayham. James graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1955. He was a graduate of Perkinston Jr. College in 1958. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi for...

Feb 13, 2012

Mrs. Pearl Mae Bosarge, age 88, of Gulfport passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 in Gulfport. Mrs. Bosarge was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Woodrow Bosarge; parents, Arthur and Alice Broussard; and son, Richard Kent Bosarge. She is survived by her son, Tom ""Woodie"" Bosarge; sisters, Doris Bradley, Ethel Comeaux, Ozea Trahan, and Bertha Hebert; and brother, Arthur...

Feb 12, 2012

Guy R. Higgins, age 52, had his homegoing on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Guy attended Provine High School in Jackson and he was formerly employed with the McCarty Holman Food Service in Jackson, Grand Casino in Gulfport and McDonalds on Hwy. 49 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jean Higgins. Survivors include his daughters,...

Feb 12, 2012

Rosa Tramonte Carpenter, age 45, died on Sunday, February 12, 2012, in Gulfport, MS after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends during her last evening. Rosa was born in New Orleans and attended Catholic Schools in Metairie, LA. She moved to the Gulf Coast in the mid 90's and has worked in the food service...

Feb 12, 2012

Lana Triana Zeiss, age 55 of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was the wife of Grady Zeiss and is survived by other family members. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Thursday at Holy Family Parish where friends may visit from 9 - 10 am. The family prefers memorials be sent...

Feb 12, 2012

Mrs. Katie Jo Ellzey, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012, in Biloxi. Mrs. Ellzey was born in Marion County, MS to Elbert and Clara Forbes. She grew up on a farm and loved life. She loved her friends and family and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and traveling with her...