OBITUARIES
Tommy Salters
Dec 22, 2011
Tommy Salters, age 72, of Kiln, passed away on December 22, 2011 at his residence. He retired as the Public Works Director for the City of Long Beach and enjoyed spending time on his property with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rube and Mildred Salters, his sister, Judy Durel, and 2 children, Jennifer Salters...
Ida Wetzig
Dec 22, 2011
Ida Wetzig was born in Kewanee, Ill on January 16, 1918. She was from a large, hard-working family, with 13 other siblings. Her parents were Flora and Cash Williams. She was married to Irving Wetzig for 40 years and had no children. She worked for many years in the Boss glove factory. Longevity ran in the Williams family with her...
Robert "Woody" Woods
Dec 22, 2011
Robert ""Woody"" Woods, age 70, and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his grandmother and adopted mother, Ms. Hattie B. Earls; his mother, Ms. Harriett Birdon; and his father, MGySgt. W. Michael Woods. His is survived by the family matriarch, Ms. Rosa Lee...
Richard Allen Price
Dec 22, 2011
Richard Allen Price, 76, of Diamondhead, MS, died December 22, 2011, in Bay St. Louis, MS. He was born October 1, 1935, in Washington. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Ray Clair Price; step-daughter, Margie M. Blamble; step-son, Russell R. Bienvenu; and his parents. Survivors include his stepson, L. A. Bienvenu, of Austin, TX; siblings,...
John Emile Elkins
Dec 21, 2011
John Emile Elkins of Bay St. Louis, MS died peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, in the loving presence of his daughter, Lindsay and his granddaughter, Jamie. John graduated from New York University with a degree in Boys Club Administration and for many years had a very satisfying career as a Boys Club professional helping ""at risk"" youth in New...
Steve Nobles
Dec 20, 2011
Steve Nobles, age 55, of Biloxi, passed away on December 20, 2011 in Biloxi. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport.
Dolores Shavers Moran
Dec 20, 2011
Dolores Shavers Moran, 68, a lifelong resident of Pass Christian, passed away on December 20, 2011, at home in Pass Christian and will be deeply missed by family and friends. Dolores' main focus in life was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend; with a heart of gold and a protective nature for those she...
Florence Victoria Coburn LeBlanc
Dec 20, 2011
Florence Victoria Coburn LeBlanc, born on October 7, 1919, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, in Long Beach, MS.She was a graduate of Selma High School, class of 1938. She had been a resident of Long Beach since 1985. She was affectionately known as ""Maw Maw.""She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse Joseph LeBlanc, Jr.; father, Luke...
Richard Carl Scott
Dec 20, 2011
Richard Carl Scott, 63, of Theodore, AL, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at the Biloxi VA. Arrangements handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.
Nina Faye "Jackie" Heath
Dec 20, 2011
Nina Faye ""Jackie"" Heath, age 81, and a resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Monteray, Tennessee, and attended school in Baltimore, Maryland. She enjoyed her time spent at Boomtown Casino, and she loved life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Heath; and a daughter, Janet...
Richard Scott
Dec 20, 2011
Richard Carl Scott, 63, of Theodore, died 12/20/2011 at the Biloxi VA. Arrang. by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Biloxi.
Gilbert Favre
Dec 19, 2011
Gilbert Eugene Favre, age 52, resident of Gulfport passed away December 19, 2011. Mr. Favre was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Favre; infant granddaughter, Olivia Favre; maternal grandparents, Vardaman and Mary Eunice Spiers; and fraternal grandparents, Averine Mellander and Oscar Favre.He is survived by his wife, Debrann Favre; father, Vermon Favre; sons, Shannon Favre, Jeffrey Favre, and Noah...
James Larry Childers
Dec 19, 2011
Mr. Larry Childers, age 71, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011, at home with his family by his side. Mr. Childers was born in Benton County, MS to Tid and Leola Brody Childers. He was a graduate of Ashland High School in Ashland, MS, Northwest Junior College, The University of Alabama, and the Memphis Police Academy. He...
Carolyn K. "Lyn" Maxwell
Dec 19, 2011
Carolyn ""Lyn"" K. Maxwell, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011.Mrs. Maxwell was born and raised in New Orleans, LA, and was a resident of Long Beach since 1955. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Maxwell; her son, John Maxwell; and her brother, John Hardee King, Jr.Mrs. Maxwell is survived by her...
Joan M. Blackwell
Dec 19, 2011
Joan Marie Vogle Blackwell, age 66, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011. She retired from the Sun Herald as a Photon Operator after 25 years of service and was a faithful member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Joan loved to read Catholic literature and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father,...
Adrian Smith
Dec 18, 2011
Adrian Marie Smith, age 35, of Saucier, passed away on December 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Joyce Smith; and four brothers, Timothy, Jason, Kenneth, and Kevin Smith. She is survived by her children, Shane and Destiny Rusher; six siblings, Phillip Smith, Randy Smith, Brigett Spears, Maedean Smith, GiGi Evans, and Keith Darren Smith;...
David James Johnson
Dec 18, 2011
David James Johnson, age 50 and a resident of the Helena Community, died on Sunday, December 18, 2011, in Helena. A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 2:00pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 809 De La Pointe Drive, Gautier, MS 39553. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Funeral arrangements are...
Joseph Leonard "Buddy" Murray
Dec 18, 2011
Joseph Leonard ""Buddy"" Murray, age 79, completed his earthly journey on December 18, 2011, at his family home in Woolmarket. He was surrounded by his family when he left this Earth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Sr. and Myrtle Ross Murray, son, Charles, daughter, Gloria Jean, and a grandson, Timothy Murray. Buddy was a U.S. Army...
Charles "Blackie" Miller
Dec 17, 2011
Charles F. 'Blackie' Miller, age 67, of Long Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Vicky Ann Blandino Miller; father, William 'Frank' Miller; mother, Verta Mae Miller; and sister, Judy Reid. Survivors include his three sons and one daughter, Daniel S. Miller (Tammy), Joshua Miller (Melissa), Jordan D. Miller and...
Susette "Susie" Vacula
Dec 17, 2011
Susette ""Susie"" Vacula, age 65, of Long Beach, passed away on December 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Neal and Ada Reel. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Joe Vacula, children, Rick Vacula, and Vickie Vacula Yurdin, siblings, Dan Neal, Mike Neal, and Tina Zalva, and a grandchild, Justine Vacula. A gathering to celebrate...
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