OBITUARIES
Mary Bates
Jan 28, 2011
Mary B. Bates, 91, died January 28, 2011, in Santa Rosa, California. Mary was born to Clara and John Barksdale in Hattiesburg, MS, on September 14, 1919, and attended high school there. As the wife of a Methodist minister, she lived in Mt. Olive, Pascagoula, Jackson, Crystal Springs and McComb, MS. She was always active in local and state church...
Vivian Close "Bibby" Tate
Jan 28, 2011
Vivian ""Bibby"" Close Tate, 85, of Pass Christian, formerly of Alexandria, LA, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin L. and Vivian K. Close; sister, Kathryn Huguet; brother, Martin L. Close, Jr.; brother in law, James Huguet; and sister in laws, Elizabeth Close and Dolores Close. Survivors include her husband, George T....
James Chappell
Jan 27, 2011
James Chappell, age 58, of Gulfport, passed away January 27, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Chappell worked at Anchor Glass for 10 years, and was currently employed with Harrison County Sand Beach for the past 14 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Sarah Chappell; and his brother, Robert Chappell. He is survived by his wife of...
Mertise L. Ditter
Jan 26, 2011
Mertise L. Ditter, age 82, of Gulfport, passed away on January 26, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Ditter; her father, D.E. Pilgrim and his wife, Emma Pilgrim; her mother, Corrine Pilgrim; a sister, Ida Mae Pilgrim; and her brother, B.M. Pilgrim. She is survived by her children, Bobby Saucier of Gulfport and...
Anthony Castelin
Jan 26, 2011
Anthony Castelin, age 84, of Pass Christian, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Gulfport. Mr. Castelin was born and raised in Pass Christian where he worked as a fisherman alongside his father. He later went to work for Harrison County until he retired. Mr. Castelin was preceded in death by a son, Keith Joseph Castelin, the mother of his children,...
Astrid E. Hunter
Jan 25, 2011
Astrid E. Hunter, of Long Beach, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach is in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn "Mickey" Baker
Jan 25, 2011
Marilyn ""Mickey"" Baker, age 77, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, January 25, 2011 in Gulfport. Mickey was a resident of Biloxi for over 40 years and was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the Mississippi Audubon Society and an avid gardener. She enjoyed the outdoors until the last few years when her illness restricted her activities. Mickey wanted...
Clinton Wade Jackson
Jan 24, 2011
Clinton Wade Jackson, 42, resident of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 24, 2011 in Gulfport. Clint, was born in Lockney, Texas, May 12, 1968. By trade Clint was an electrician his entire life. Clint loved the outdoors and in the past few years realized his true joys were fishing and...
Thomas F. Wilson
Jan 24, 2011
Thomas ""Tommy"" F. Wilson, age 76 and a resident of Biloxi, died Monday, January 24, 2011 in Biloxi. Mr. Wilson was a native and lon time resident of Biloxi, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving n the Korean War. He was employed with the Veterans's Administration in Gulfport as a Nursing Assistant, and was a member of...
Bura Junior "Man" Dubose
Jan 24, 2011
Lt. Bura Junior ""Man"" Dubose, Long Beach Police Department (Retired), age 61 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, January 24, 2011, in Gulfport. Junior was a native of Decatur and a longtime resident of Gulfport. Junior had a lifelong career as a law enforcement officer, and retired from the Long Beach Police Department in 2003, after 21 dedicated...
Martha Prine
Jan 24, 2011
Martha Nell Prine of Long Beach, was born in Wiggins on October 25, 1937 to Sarah (Sadie) and Wiley Pettis. She went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 24, 2011. Her dream of travel and sense of adventure was fulfilled when she married her husband George Prine on June 10, 1956. She traveled with her...
Sara Moore
Jan 23, 2011
Sara Moore, passed away on January 23, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Ms. Moore was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Wolfe Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, AL
Norman Clark
Jan 23, 2011
Mr. Norman Clark, age 76, of Gulfport, died Sun., 1/23/11, in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
Glenda Stephens
Jan 23, 2011
Glenda Stephens, 61, passed away on January 23, 2011, in Gulfport. Ms. Stephens was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Spry Funeral Home, Huntsville, AL.
Ernest Best
Jan 22, 2011
E.D. Jack Best, born in Milwaukee, WI, on April 6, 1932, and known as ""Papa Jack"" to his grandchildren and motorcycle friends, died on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Mr. Best is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest D. & Adeline Krueger Best. A Naples resident since 1996, he is survived by his companion, Anne M. Loy, his daughters, Jacqueline...
Heather Freret Delaughter
Jan 22, 2011
Heather Nichole Freret Delaughter, born on January 21, 1984, in Gulfport, passed away on January 22, 2011. Heather is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Lumpkin Freret; her paternal grandparents, James C. & Pearl Gordy Freret, Sr., and her maternal grandparents, Lawrence & Viola Lumpkin. She is survived by her daughter, Ava Rianne Virgilio; Damian, Carissa, & Bayleigh Virgilio;...
Alma Hover
Jan 22, 2011
Mrs. Alma Sue Hover, age 78 and a resident of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011, in Pass Christian. Mrs. Hover was born and raised in Quanah, TX. After moving to Gulfport in 1948, Mrs. Hover graduated from Gulfport High School. She then attended the University of Southern Mississippi where she received her major in Piano Performance....
James Alton Knight
Jan 22, 2011
Mr. James Alton Knight, age 78, resident of Saucier, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Mr. Knight was born in Smith County and was adopted by Edgar T. and Winnie Walker Knight as a small child. He retired from Roy Anderson Corporation after 26 years as a Superintendent. His specialty was masonry. He was a member...
Ida Laverne Scarborough
Jan 22, 2011
Ida Laverne Scarborough, age 77, of Gulfport, died Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Centennial, Colorado. Mrs. Scarborough enjoyed cooking, crocheting, fishing, camping and dancing. She loved spending time with her family and she was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, William Earl Young, her 2nd husband, Otis Scarborough, daughter, Jeannie Phillips, son,...
Cliff Cochran
Jan 21, 2011
Cliff Cochran, age 60, of Biloxi, passed away on January 21, 2011 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Melissa Cochran. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Still, April Cochran, and Timothy Cochran; and five brothers and sisters, Mary Lee Lamey, Jimmy Cochran, Billy Cochran, John Cochran, and Carolyn Tucker. He enjoyed helping...
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