OBITUARIES
Timothy Francis Harney
Sep 11, 2011
Timothy ""Big Tim"" Harney, a beloved husband and father, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Gulfport at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rhonda Harney. Timothy is survived by his children, Sabrina Young, Kitty McNew, Eric Troy, and David Wylie and his grandchildren, Kieler Young, Kris Young, Shannon McNew, and Seth McNew. A...
William Doug Benz
Sep 11, 2011
William Doug Benz, age 73 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Long Beach. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Douglas Lee Pounds
Sep 11, 2011
Douglas Lee Pounds, Sr., age 63 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Marie Irby Jameson
Sep 10, 2011
Marie Irby Jameson, born April 27, 1927, died on Saturday, September 10, 2011. She was a native of New Augusta, MS and was raised in Gulfport. Marie was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.B. Jameson. She is survived by her two sons, Jim (Lynn) Jameson of Mobile, AL, & Gary (Martha) Jameson...
Theodore Robert Mettlach
Sep 10, 2011
Theodore Robert Mettlach, age 60 and a resident of Carriere, died on Saturday, September 10, 2011, in Hattiesburg. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2011, at 11:45am at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, where friends may visit from 11:15am until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. For more information, please...
TSgt Jerry Ragus
Sep 10, 2011
TSgt Jerry D. Ragus, USAF, Ret., age 68, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son, Cecil Necaise, and 2 brothers, Ron and Larry Ragus. Survivors include his wife, Martha Ragus, daughter and son-in-law, Georgianna and George Rogers, 5 grandchildren, his mother, Laverne Ragus, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and other relatives. Visitation will be...
Marjorie Ruth Jordan
Sep 9, 2011
Marjorie Ruth Jordan, 88, of Gulfport, went to be with her Lord and Savior; on September 9, 2011 in Gulfport. She was a native of Kosciusko, MS and a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 22 years. She was a member of Bay Vista Baptist Church and truly was an inspiration to others by sharing her Christian faith....
Anthony C. "Pop" Ferrara
Sep 9, 2011
Anthony C. ""Pop"" Ferrara, 90, from Pass Christian MS went to the home of his lord surrounded by his loving family. Anthony was born in New York City the seventh of eight children. He graduated from The Cooper Union School of Art in NYC with a graphics arts degree. He married Cecelia, his loving wife of 68 years and had...
Clayton Blanchard
Sep 8, 2011
Clayton Blanchard, age 27, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Thelma Gibson, and his paw paw, Jim Nicholson. Clayton is survived by his wife, Stacey Blanchard, his son, Caleb Blanchard, his parents, Michael and Teresa Owens, his brother, Andy Blanchard, sisters, Casey Robertson, Brittany Sandberg, Hunter Owens,...
Belinda M. Abadie
Sep 8, 2011
Belinda M. Abadie, 49, of Kiln died Thursday, 9/8/2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Verine, Sr. and Mearl Saucier; sister, Donna; and grandson, Brandon. Survivors include her children, Kelly, Phillip, Michael, and Sharon; siblings, Curtis, Vernon, benny, Frank, Verine, Jr., Melissa, Patricia, and Megan; grandchildren, Jessie, Zachary, Charlie, and Kayliegh; & nieces & nephews. Private Services will...
Titus T. Brassell
Sep 8, 2011
Titus T. Brassell, age 75 and a resident of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011 in Biloxi, Mississippi. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2011 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Service SEP 16. 02:30 PM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans...
Infant Tristan Blaine Davenport
Sep 8, 2011
Infant Tristan Blaine Davenport was still born September 8, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Timmy and Jessica Davenport of Lumberton; his brothers and sisters, Shelbi, Lauren, Tim, Jr., Trinity, and Faith; his grandparents, Mitchell and Gail Davenport of Pass Christian and Clyde and Joelle Bivens of Gulfport; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral service will be...
Jeannine L. Vanselow
Sep 8, 2011
Jeannine L. Vanselow, age 81, of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Vanselow was born in Oil City, PA, to Thomas and Ella Anderson Linch, who preceded her in death. Her husband, Carl Vanselow, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her niece, Kathy L. Allen (Wayne); great niece, Michelle Stogner (Todd);...
Karl Phillip Fay
Sep 8, 2011
Karl Phillip Fay, age 63, of Ocean Springs, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Evelyn Fay; and brothers, Robert and Paul Fay. He is survived by his wife Dianne Fay; children Jennifer Fay, Michael Fay (fiance' Kim), Amy Fay, and Elizabeth Fay. The funeral service will be held...
Barbara Barton Walton
Sep 7, 2011
Barbara Barton Walton passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at her home in Gulfport, MS. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011, at 2:00 pm at St. Mark's Episcopal Church where friends may visit an hour before the service. A graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Memphis Memorial Park Cemetery...
John Bourque
Sep 7, 2011
John Bourque, Jr., age 60, of McHenry, formerly of Gulfport, passed away on September 7, 2011. Survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth (Eric) Nark and Rachel (Max) Aguilar, his parents, Allen and Faye Bourque, his siblings, Steve, Dennis, and Joni, and his grandchildren, Eliana, Ethan, and Mia. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 2:30 pm in the Biloxi...
William O. Ragland
Sep 7, 2011
William O. Ragland, age 90 of Gulfport, formerly of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in Gulfport. He was born in Oxford, MS on August 19, 1921 to Riley B. and Jessie Lancaster Ragland, along with a twin brother Leenard. He graduated from University High School in 1940 in Oxford, MS and entered the service in...
Bill E. Wade
Sep 6, 2011
Bill E. Wade, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Bill retired from the U. S. Air Force in 1974, within that time serving one year in Vietnam. He was a dedicated hard worker, enjoying his job at K-MAR Industires up until the time of his death. His family was very important to him. His...
James Rusty Deen
Sep 6, 2011
Mr. James Russell ""Rusty"" Deen, 44, of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Gulfport after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Deen was born December 5, 1966, in New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School. He was a retired electrician with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 903 in Gulfport. He had...
Col. Theodore F. Jordan
Sep 6, 2011
Lt. Col. Theodore F. Jordan, Jr., USAF, Ret., age 77, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore F. Jordan, Sr., his grandson, Joshua Jordan, and his father and mother-in-law, Dr. John V. and Katherine Reilly. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Norberta ""Norby"" Jordan, his...
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