OBITUARIES

Tammie  Marie Benoit

Tammie Marie Benoit

Jan 9, 2012

Tammie Marie Benoit, age 48 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Monday, January 9, 2012, in Biloxi. Tammie had been a former resident of Port Barre, LA and Carencro, LA and had been a resident of Biloxi since 1999. She was a member of the Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast in Biloxi and was employed with the Harrison County...

Catherine  L. Lapeyre

Catherine L. Lapeyre

Jan 8, 2012

Catherine L. Lapeyre, age 57 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, January 8, 2012, in Gulfport. She was a native of Houma, LA and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 14 years. Catherine was preceded in death by her father, Emile M. Lapeyre, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Joan S. Lapeyre of Houma;...

Earl  "Chief" Oliver

Earl "Chief" Oliver

Jan 8, 2012

Earl ""Chief"" Oliver, age 70, a life-long resident of Hancock County, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Mr. Oliver was owner and operator of Earl's Hideaway for 40 years and he was a painter for 15 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Choctaw Nation of Mississippi, a member of the VFW Post...

Robert  E. Gay

Robert E. Gay

Jan 7, 2012

Robert E. Gay, age 85 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, January 7, 2012, in Gulfport. An inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Claire  Marie Gordon

Claire Marie Gordon

Jan 7, 2012

Claire Marie Kane Gordon, age 72, of Saucier, MS was called to her heavenly home in the presence of her family on January 7, 2012. She was born in New Orleans, LA in 1939, graduated from Mercy Cross Academy and attended LSU. Claire Marie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her....

Shirley Goodrich

Shirley Goodrich

Jan 5, 2012

Shirley Charlene Goodrich, age 72 and a resident of Saucier, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012, in Gulfport. Arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Patricia  Carol Pitts

Patricia Carol Pitts

Jan 5, 2012

Patricia Carol Pitts, age 60 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012, in Gulfport after fighting a long and courageous battle with primary peritoneal cancer. Carol was a lifelong resident of Long Beach and was a graduate of Long Beach High School and the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received honors. She was employed...

Douglas  Lee McGowan

Douglas Lee McGowan

Jan 5, 2012

Douglas Lee McGowan, Sr., age 59 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. McGowan was a native of Baton Rouge, LA where he was a member of Teamster Local. He retired from the U.S. Army where he was a specialist and expert sharpshooter with the M-16 rifle and an aircraft mechanic. He was...

Kim  Edward Williams

Kim Edward Williams

Jan 5, 2012

Kim E. Williams, Sr., age 56 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. Williams was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and a longtime employee with the City of Gulfport in the Parks and Recreation Department. He enjoyed working on lawnmower engines and was an avid fisherman. He was a member...

Marie Taylor

Marie Taylor

Jan 5, 2012

Marie D. Taylor, born Nan Marie Dodd on July 6, 1929, in Boston, AL, went home to be with the Lord at sunrise on the 5th day of January 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ira and Pauline Dodd, her husband of 36 years, James C. Taylor, Sr. and sister Dorothy Porter. She is survived by her...

Hugo Gottlich

Hugo Gottlich

Jan 5, 2012

Hugo G. Gottlich, Sr, born June 22, 1932, of Gulfport, passed away on January 5, 2012 at age 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H. and Willie Gottlich; a brother, Joseph Gottlich; two sisters, Massippi Radau and Louise Stidham; one grandson, Noah Drake McCraw; and two great grandsons, James Michael and Anthony Cuellar. He is survived...

Janice  B. Maynard

Janice B. Maynard

Jan 4, 2012

Janice Maynard, age 71, resident of Delisle went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 4, 2012 from Mesothelioma. Mrs. Maynard worked for Winn Dixie for 25 years and Acosta Sales for 13 years. At St. Stephens Catholic Church, she volunteered with numerous church activities, including running Bingo. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Things...

Irma  A. Joyner

Irma A. Joyner

Jan 4, 2012

Irma A. Joyner, age 90, resident of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2011 in Gulfport. Mrs. Joyner was born June 12, 1921 in Toca, LA. She was a graduate of St. Francis deSales Catholic High School in Gulfport. She was a member of the Altar Society and a former Eucharistic Minister at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She...

John  Joseph Labigang

John Joseph Labigang

Jan 4, 2012

John Labigang, Jr., age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on January 4, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. Labigang lived all of his life on the coast and retired as a carpenter from the local union. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Linnie Labigang, a granddaughter, Katrina Rish,...

Stephaine  A. Faye

Stephaine A. Faye

Jan 3, 2012

Stephanie Faye, age 46, of Pass Christian, passed away on January 3, 2012. She was a funloving, outgoing, friendly person that never met a stranger. She had a special love for animals, music, and was very artistic. Stephanie worked at the Cajun Crawfish Hut for many years. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Eleanor Clark. Survivors include her...

Lawrence R. "Ray" Sumrall

Lawrence R. "Ray" Sumrall

Jan 3, 2012

Lawrence R. ""Ray"" Sumrall, age 84, of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Gulfport.Mr. Sumrall was a retired Sergeant First Class in the United States Army. He was Prisoner of War during the Korean War. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, and several other distinguished metals. He was a...

Harley  D. Davidson

Harley D. Davidson

Jan 2, 2012

Harley D. Davidson Sr., age 72 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, January 2, 2012, in Gulfport. Mr. Davidson had been a resident of Gulfport since 1975. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years of service and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4526 and the DAV both in Gulfport. He is survived by...

Lucille Moody

Lucille Moody

Jan 2, 2012

Lucille Moody, age 68 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, January 2, 2012, in Gulfport. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Gulfport, at 2:00 p.m. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior to services in the parish hall. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday's edition of the...

Frank  Louis Costelli

Frank Louis Costelli

Jan 1, 2012

Frank Louis Costelli, age 62, of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, January, 1, 2012, after an extended illness.He came to know the Lord in April of 2011, and was baptized May 22, 2011, on his birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pio Rudolph and Angelina Panucci Costelli.He is survived by his three sons, Ian Costelli of Elizabethtown,...

Nora  Lee Anderson

Nora Lee Anderson

Jan 1, 2012

Nora Lee Anderson, 84, died 1-1-12. Service was Mon., 1-2-12 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd.,with burial in Crane Creek Cem., Perkinston. www.riemannfamily.com. Visitation JAN 2. 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503 Service JAN 2. 01:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd....