OBITUARIES
William M. Carter
Jul 19, 2011
William ""Bill"" Marion Carter died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Bay St. Louis, MS, on July 19, 2011. He was born in Dennis, MS on September 6, 1939. He was married to his loving wife, Sue Blanchard Carter, for 48 years. Bill Carter was a loving husband, caring father, and big brother. He was loved by all...
Johnnie Bee Naylor
Jul 18, 2011
Johnnie Bee Naylor, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away on July 18, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Kate Williams; a cousin, Charles Robert Slaughter; and her parents, Johnnie and Lena Naylor. She is survived by her niece, Bobbe Arnold and her husband, Joe, of McMinnville, OR and their children, Christopher Arnold and his...
Nathan J. Lane
Jul 18, 2011
Nathan J. Lane, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on July 18, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Lane was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. Lane and LaVera Lane; and his two brothers, Marvin Lane and Wade Lane. He is survived by his sisters, Rebecca Bennett of Gulfport, Cynthia Griffin of Ft. Worth, TX, and Deanna Trower of Scottsdale, AZ;...
Shelby Jean Fischer
Jul 18, 2011
Mrs. Shelby Jean Crum Fischer, age 73, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011. Mrs. Fischer was born in Ethel, WV, to William Carlos Crum and Elsie Bryant Crum. She spent the majority of her life as a farmer, and she enjoyed playing Bingo and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon...
Ralph D. Wiler
Jul 18, 2011
Ralph D. Wiler, age 76, of Diamondhead, MS, formerly of Paw Paw, MI, passed away on July 18, 2011 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph H. Wiler and Pearl Wiler; a son, Robert Wiler; two brothers, Alvin Wiler and Darian Wiler; and a sister, Helen DeLore. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Faye Geraldine Fortner Brice
Jul 17, 2011
Faye Geraldine Fortner Brice, age 69 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Cliff Joseph Juneau
Jul 17, 2011
Cliff Joseph Juneau, age 92 and a resident of Lumberton, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Lumberton. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.
Harry Ahlaulana Unukahi Kuikahi
Jul 17, 2011
Harry Ahlaulana Unukahi Kuikahi, age 60, of Gulfport, formerly of Honolulu, HI, passed away on July 17, 2011 in Gulfport. He is survived by his brothers, Wayne Charles Kuikahi of Honolulu, Oahu, Everett (Skidro) Kuikahi of Gilmer, TX, Kenanilehua Kuikahi of Honolulu, Oahu, Kawailani (Peewee) Kuikahi of Lakeland, FL, and Kainoa Kuikahi of Honolulu, Oahu; a sister, Harrilyn Baltero of...
Christine Michelle Gautier
Jul 17, 2011
Christine Michelle Gautier, age 37 and a resident of Slidell, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Pass Christian. Mrs. Gautier was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian, to Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell for services. For more information, please call Honaker Funeral Home at 985.641.1900.
Rev.Russell B. Bradford
Jul 16, 2011
Rev. Russell B. Bradford, 79, of Gulfport went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle L. Bradford; brothers, James, Earl, Donald Ray, and Dewey Edward Bradford; sister, Martha Lee Winters; and grandson, Jimmy Russell Roberds. He is survived by his children, Tommie L. Levine (Karl), Robert W. Bradford...
Letha Mae Melvin
Jul 16, 2011
Letha Mae Head Melvin, 81, of Saucier passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 in Gulfport. Mrs. Melvin was born on March 13, 1930 to the late, David and Artishe Head. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Melvin; her son, Kendal Ray Melvin; her step son, Jimmy Page; her grandchildren, Shena Evitts and Jackie Roberts; and her...
Doris R. McQueen
Jul 15, 2011
Doris R. McQueen departed life on Thursday July 15, 2011 to join her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her father Thomas ""Tom"" Gill, mother Zemily Patton Gill Shaw, and step-father Arthur J. Shaw. She leaves behind a loving family: daughters Sarah Lizana (Billy), Brenda Breeland and son Ricky McQueen (Leisa) of Folsom, Louisiana and her beloved...
Edice O. Malley
Jul 15, 2011
Edice O. Malley age 85, of Long Beach passed away on Friday, July 15 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Ms. Malley was a long time resident of Long Beach and enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, and shopping with her grand kids. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Steven G. Malley, a...
Douglas M. Barber
Jul 15, 2011
Douglas M. Barber, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on July 15, 2011. Those preceding Doug in death were his parents Alice Barber and Archie Barber, sisters Saundra and Marlene, brothers William and Jack, and brother-in-law Dennis Tobin. Those left are his close friend Doreen Benson, son Bruce Barber (wife Kellie) of Corpus Christi, TX, son Randy Barber (wife Natalie)...
Johnnie Hill Oakes
Jul 15, 2011
Johnnie, 61, has gone home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2011 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John W. ""Buster"" Oakes; parents, Rev. Robert and Dimple Hill; son, Curtis H. McGee; sisters, Frances White and Willa Peterson; and brother, James ""Bucky"" Hill. She is survived by her son, Rev. John C. Oakes...
Daniel Joseph McKay
Jul 14, 2011
Daniel Joseph McKay, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011, in Magnolia, MS. Arrangements are handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. 539-9800
Thomas L. Hogan
Jul 14, 2011
Lt. Col. Thomas L. Hogan, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Thurs., July 14, 2011. Mr. Hogan was a 1938 graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Business. Following graduation, Lt. Hogan served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and later retired as a Lt. Col. from the U.S. Air Force after serving during the Korean...
Mitchell L. Smith
Jul 14, 2011
Mitchell L. Smith, age 65, of Poplarville, passed away on July 14, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toxie Smith and Lenora Cuevas Smith; and a daughter, Sonya Smith. He is survived by his wife, Betty Smith; a daughter, Lisa Moran; nine grandchildren, Matthew Duncan, Whitney Fountain, Brent Necaise, Cody Fountain, Haley...
Richard C. Braun
Jul 13, 2011
Richard C. ""Bubba"" Braun, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Braun was native of New Orleans and he enjoyed singing, fishing, and playing pool. He was preceded in death by Carol Braun, 2 daughters, Jamie Lynn Marengo and Tammy Braun, and his parents, Urban and Elda Rita Braun. Survivors include his wife,...
Rose Catherine Castelin McKellar
Jul 13, 2011
Rose Catherine Castelin McKellar, age 74 of Long Beach, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Gulfport. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park...
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