OBITUARIES
Robert Gary Schombert
Feb 10, 2011
Mr. Robert Gary Schombert, age 63, resident of Woolmarket, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011. Mr. Schombert was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He served his country during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot. He owned his own nursery in CA, Alexandria, LA, and in Woolmarket. He also worked as a chef for the Salvation Army for 28 years....
Paula Herring
Feb 10, 2011
Paula Herring, of Gulfport, died 2-10-2011, in Gulfport. She was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gpt., to Memory Chapel in Laurel for services.
Rickey L. Ford
Feb 9, 2011
Rickey L. Ford, age 50, of Gulfport, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eldora Mae Morrison; his father, Wesley Ford Sr.; and his niece, Staci King. He is survived by his wife, Gail Filipowski Ford of Gulfport; seven brothers and sisters; Roland Ford of Long...
Rhonda Renee Aldridge
Feb 9, 2011
Rhonda Renee Aldridge, age 43, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on February 9, 2011. She is survived by her husband Reginald Aldridge; her son Jeremy Aldridge; her parents, Maxine and Steve of Long Beach, MS, and Russell and Patty of Terry, MS; brother Greg Bonds and his wife Jaime; nephews Braiden and Turner; and niece Logan; and a very...
Chalmers Reuter
Feb 9, 2011
Chalmers Reuter, age 88 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Reuter attended St. Johns Lutheran School in Winfield, Kansas. After serving in WWII aboard U.S.S. Bennington, he graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He was employed by the YMCA in Bogalusa, La. as Boys Secretery for several years. He also...
Grace Louise Harwood
Feb 8, 2011
Mrs. Grace Louise Famularo Harwood, age 89. At 3:50 a.m., February 8, 2011, Gulfport lost one of the most loving and kind hearted women this world has ever known. Born on March 14, 1921, Grace Harwood was known for never having harbored ill will toward another human being. Graduating from Gulfport High School and Gulf Park College, she married Col....
David M. Joiner
Feb 7, 2011
David M. Joiner, age 57, and a resident of Lillian, AL, died Monday, 2/7/11 in Biloxi, MS. The Graveside Service, with military honors, is 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Jimmy Lee Smith
Feb 7, 2011
Jimmy Lee (Gap) Smith, age 55, departed this life on February 7, 2011. Jimmy was born in Gulfport, MS on March 7, 1955. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, S.M. Smith, Sr.; brother, Ueral Smith; grandmother, Susan Anna Daggins. He is survived by his mother, Maggie Smith of Atlanta, GA; one son, Michael Norris; three sisters, Senarthia Daggins...
Margaret Mary Catherine Bickett
Feb 7, 2011
Margaret Mary Catherine Bickett, age 87, of Kiln, formerly of Waveland, passed away on February 7, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cornelius Mader and Catherine Mader; two sisters, Loretta McGurk and Cornelia McKay., and 1 brother, John Mader. She is survived by her children, Thomas Bickett of Bay St Louis and William E. Bickett...
Rodney M. Van Loon
Feb 6, 2011
Rodney M. Van Loon, Jr., age 58, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2011. He was a life-long resident of the coast, a friend and trusted advisor, a well-respected member of the business community. Rodney was a graduate of MS Gulf Coast Community College, Jeff Davis Campus, and the University of Southern Mississippi with a BBA in...
Clement C. "CC" Harshbarger
Feb 6, 2011
Clement C. ""CC"" Harshbarger, age 100, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Harshbarger lived most of his life on the coast and he was a life member and Past Commander of VFW Post 5931, Pass Christian. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre during WWII. He enjoyed gardening and telling stories....
Ada Virginia Carter
Feb 6, 2011
Mrs. Ada Virginia Carter, age 73, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at home with her family by her side. Mrs. Carter was born in Bogalusa, LA, to John Collins Lee and Mamie Clark Lee. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Long Beach and the Friendship Oak Chapter of the D.A.R....
Henry Payne "Pat" Shavers
Feb 5, 2011
Henry ""Pat"" Payne Shavers, age 76 and a resident of Saucier, died on Saturday, February 5, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Shavers was a native and lifelong resident of Saucier. He served in the US Navy for ten years. He was a devoted husband and father. Mr. Shavers is preceded in death by his son, Tim Shavers; his parents, David &...
Tim Popely
Feb 5, 2011
Tim Popely, age 32 of Gulfport, died on Saturday, February 5, 2011, in Gulfport. Tim was employed with Hanmore Brothers Construction in Gulfport, and enjoyed watching movies at home. Tim enjoyed taking care of the people in his life, and when his best friends had financial difficulties, Tim was there, no questions asked. He helped them in all supportive ways....
Claudie P. DePew
Feb 5, 2011
Claudie P. DePew, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on February 5, 2011 in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edward W. DePew of Gulfport; her children, Richard DePew, Anthony DePew, and Connie Boyd; six grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A visitation will be held on...
Joseph Balanovich
Feb 4, 2011
Joseph C. Balanovich, Jr, age 65, of Pass Christian, passed away on February 4, 2011 in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. Balanovich, Sr and Gladys Balanovich. He is survived by his wife, Dao Balanovich of Pass Christian; three children, Joseph C. Balanovich, III (Christine), Moran Balanovich, and Diane Balanovich; three grandchildren, Anna, Elizabeth,...
Gary Edward Vestal
Feb 4, 2011
Gary E. Vestal, 64, of Long Beach died 2/4/2011. Graveside, 12:30pm, Monday, 2/14/11 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Long Beach. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
Richard Dixon
Feb 4, 2011
Richard Dixon, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on February 4, 2011, in Gulfport. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Commission Rd., Long Beach.
Jack Earl Kisner
Feb 4, 2011
Jack Earl Kisner, age 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away on February 4, 2011 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Kisner and Thelma Diaz Kisner; and two sisters, Marie Theresa Kisner and Betty Lou Bobinger. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Olivia Kuljis Kisner of Ocean Springs; three children,...
Edward Eugene Shelton
Feb 4, 2011
Mr. Edward Eugene Shelton, age 71, resident of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011. Mr. Shelton was born in Richlands, VA to Troy and Eleanor Shelton. He was a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Shelton; sister, Shady Gayheart; grandson, Shannon Malott. He is survived by his sisters, Janie (Clifford) Church...
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