OBITUARIES
Wanda Ruth Ragle
Mar 7, 2011
Wanda Ruth Ragle, 83, of Denton, Texas, passed peacefully from this earth on March 7, 2011. Wanda was born January 16, 1928 in Jacksonville, Texas, the second child of the late Rodney W. McKeown and Ruth (Pirkle) McKeown. After spending most of her childhood in Jacksonville, the family moved to Grandview, Texas, where she graduated from High School in 1945,...
Samuel Hilton
Mar 7, 2011
Samuel Hilton, 78, of Pass Christian passed away March 7, 2011. Arrangements are pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Commission Rd., Long Beach. For more information, please call 228-539-9800.
Paul Raymond Barker
Mar 6, 2011
Paul Raymond Barker, age 62, passed away 3/6/11 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Barker will have no services at this time. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
Monroe C. Cliburn
Mar 6, 2011
Monroe C. Cliburn, age 84, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Biloxi Veterans Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.A. Pecoul and Eldora Pecoul; his father, Monroe Cliburn; and a sister, Lucy Dessommes. He is survived by his sisters, Catherine (Wayne) Davis, Betty Taylor, and Martha (Raymond) Sinopoli; her brothers, F.A. (Linda)...
Ronald William Foerg
Mar 6, 2011
Ronald William Foerg, age 64 and a resident of Ocean Springs, died Sunday, March 6, 2011 in Pascagoula, MS. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Service MAR 11. 10:00 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, US, 39531 Interment Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi,...
Benny McCollister
Mar 6, 2011
Benny Jerome McCollister, age 70, passed away on March 6, 2011, in Bay St. Louis, MS. He was born in Gulfport, MS and was a resident of Metairie, LA and Bay St. Louis, MS. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and was a former manager in the oil and gas field for 35 years. He worked in...
Harry Murphy
Mar 6, 2011
Harry Murphy, age 66, of Gulfport, died 3/6/2011 in Gpt. Arrangements are pending with RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.
Wanda N. Simmons
Mar 6, 2011
Wanda Nell Speed Simmons, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her parents, Conley and Maggie Speed; her daughter, Diane Breland; daughter-in-law, Kim Parker Renfroe; two brothers, Bud Speed and Gary Speed. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Harvey G. Simmons of Gulfport; daughter, Selina...
Wanda Newman
Mar 5, 2011
Wanda Lee Day Newman, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Newman was born in Bond, MS and had been a longtime resident of the Coast. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend to all who knew her. Mrs. Newman is preceded in death by her husband, James D. Newman; her parents,...
Samuel Giglio
Mar 5, 2011
Samuel Giglio, III, age 58, of Slidell, died 3/5/11. Mr. Giglio was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Pass Christian, to St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, Chalmatte, LA
Jennifer Lee Holmes
Mar 5, 2011
Jennifer Lee Holmes, age 41, of Long Beach, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Houston, TX. She was a resident of DeKalb, IL until moving to the coast in 1998. She enjoyed outdoors, especially her garden, and she was a staunch supporter of her sons athletic and band programs. Jennifer remained strong throughout her illness, staying positive and keeping...
James Vernon Brabham
Mar 5, 2011
James Vernon Brabham, age 69, passed away in Gulfport on Saturday, March 5, 2011. He was born on March 4, 1942, in McComb, MS, and was a resident of Pass Christian after Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home in Long Beach. He was a graduate of McComb High School and attended The University of Mississippi. Before moving to the Coast in...
Margaret Mary Fester
Mar 5, 2011
Margaret Mary Fester, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Fester; a son Robert Fester; brother William Russell; a great grandson Christopher Herrman; and her parents James Russell and Mamie Azzara Russell. She is survived by her four children, William Fester (Jeannette) of Latimer, Robert...
James "Steve" Suber
Mar 4, 2011
James ""Steve"" Suber, age 54, of Pensacola, formerly of Long Beach and Hattiesburg, passed away on March 4, 2011 in Pensacola. He was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Glenn Suber; and his grandparents, M/M Spike Ricketts and Mrs Virgie Suber and Robert Suber. He is survived by his parents, Donald Suber and his wife, Pat, of Hattiesburg, and...
Darlene Funk Johnson
Mar 4, 2011
Darlene Funk Johnson, age 53 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011. Darlene was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was a member of the Family Worship Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry W. Funk, Sr., and her brother, Arnold (Skip) Funk. Darlene is survived by her mother, Earline (Nean) Funk;...
Charles Elton Fayard
Mar 4, 2011
Charles Elton Fayard, Sr, age 51, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011, at the Franklin County Hospital. He is survived by his son, Charles Elton Fayard, Jr.; his parents,William E. Fayard, Sr. and Ruth Dyer; his brother, Billy Fayard; his sister, Brenda Fayard; and his fiance' and caregiver, Sybil Benefield. The funeral service will be held on...
Brigitte Elizabeth Battles
Mar 4, 2011
Brigitte Elizabeth Battles, age 77 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, March 4, 2011, in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at 11:00am at Finley Cemetery on Highway 53 in Harrison County. The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please...
Michael Clark Chambers
Mar 4, 2011
Michael Clark Chambers, of Ocean Springs, died 3/4/2011. He was shipped to Mulhearn's Funeral Home in Monroe, La from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport.
James "Jim" Roberson
Mar 4, 2011
James ""Jim"" Tunny Roberson, age 84, passed away on March 4, 2011, at his residence in Gulfport. Mr. Roberson was a resident of Gulfport for 53 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he served during WWII and received the Victory Ribbon and the European African Middle Eastern Area Campaign Ribbon. He was a member...
Alvin Barnes
Mar 4, 2011
MSgt Alvin Barnes, Ret, U.S. Air Force, age 78, of Biloxi, Passed away on March 4, 2011 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Slone Barnes, Sr and Hattie O. Barnes; a brother, Robert Barnes, Jr; and a daughter, Kathy Jean Barnes. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Helen Pitts Barnes of...
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