OBITUARIES

Peggy  Ann Holloman

Peggy Ann Holloman

Jun 30, 2010

Peggy Ann Kelley Holloman, age 56, of Helena, died June 30, 2010, in Helena. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Kelley; great grandmother, Winnie Butler; and her husband, Lewis Edward Holloman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amanda (Jessie) James of Moss Point; her son, Lee E. Holloman of Helena; granddaughters, Brandi and Melissa Williams;...

Catherine Beavers

Catherine Beavers

Jun 29, 2010

Mrs. Catherine Joyce Rich Beavers, age 88, lifelong resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Mrs. Beavers was born to Joseph Carl Rich, Sr. and Nellie Naomi Labendera Rich in Gulfport, MS, on June 3, 1922. She graduated from Gulfport High School, attended Mississippi State College for Women, and graduated from Bowling Green College in Kentucky. She...

John Kerr

John Kerr

Jun 28, 2010

John M. Kerr, 94, of Long Beach, died Monday, June 28, 2010 in Gulfport. Mr. Kerr was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII. He was a musician and was the guitarist at his church, Christ United Methodist Church, Long Beach, where he was a member. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Robert...

Johnnie  Ray Fayard

Johnnie Ray Fayard

Jun 28, 2010

Mr. Johnnie Ray Fayard, age 78, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010, in Gulfport. Mr. Fayard was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, where he was born to William Henry and Frances Schiaffino Fayard on June 20, 1932. He was a graduate of St. John High School and was the co-owner of Fayard Moving and Transportation. He...

Ronald Moyer

Ronald Moyer

Jun 28, 2010

Ronald Moyer, age 72 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, June 28, 2010, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Dixie Amacker

Dixie Amacker

Jun 28, 2010

Dixie Lee Amacker, 85, resident of Purvis and formerly of Long Beach, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 in Purvis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Amacker; her son Donald Amacker; her granddaughter, Teresa Lemon; her brother, Ed Selph; her sister, Ellen Smith; and her parents. She is survived by her children, Judy (Terry) Lemon, Tommy (Carolyn)...

Howard Norton

Howard Norton

Jun 27, 2010

Howard """"Pete"""" Norton, age 79 and a resident of Perkinston, died on Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Gulfport. Mr. Norton was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 60 years, and he retired from Dupont after 30 years of service. Mr. Norton was preceded in death by his parents, Joel Norton & Dicey McLain; his step-daughter, Rebecca;...

Barbara Showalter

Barbara Showalter

Jun 27, 2010

Barbara Danielson Showalter, age 72, former resident of Diamondhead, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Tucson, AZ. Mrs. Showalter was born in Gulfport, MS on November 15, 1937 to Lowell and May O'Neal Danielson. She was a registered nurse, having graduated from Mather School of Nursing in New Orleans (1958). She received her Associate of Arts Degree in...

Jerry Walker

Jerry Walker

Jun 27, 2010

Jerry Evon Walker, Sr., age 83, of Collins, MS formerly of Gulfport, was called home on Sunday June 27, 2010 to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father and beautiful wife of 60 years, Eva Cooper Walker, who preceded him in death on July 13, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Evon and Mable Walker, his...

Rebecca Hancock

Rebecca Hancock

Jun 27, 2010

Rebecca """"Becky"""" Hancock, age 37, of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer LeAnn and Audrey Louise, and their father, Kevin Greenwell; mother, Anita Nicholson; step-father, Brad Nicholson; sister, Lynn Fletcher; and nephew, Richard Welch II. A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of God, 2412 29th Street, Gulfport at 3:00 p.m.,...

Frank Denham

Frank Denham

Jun 27, 2010

MSgt Frank Harold Denham, Jr., USAF, ret., age 75, and a resident of D'Iberville, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 in Biloxi. MSgt Denham retired from the U. S. Air Force with 21 years of honorable service, and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from the VA Medical Center in 1994, where he worked 16 years...

Sidney Schepens

Sidney Schepens

Jun 26, 2010

Sidney Schepens, age 70, of Gulfport, died Friday, June 25, 2010 in Gulfport. Mr. Schepens was born in Long Beach and remained a lifelong resident of the coast. He served in the MS Army National Guard with the 890th Engineering Group and he worked for Jay Jay Chevrolet and Gulf Motor Parts before owning and operating Quality Auto Supply over...

Charlotte Partridge

Charlotte Partridge

Jun 26, 2010

Charlotte S. Partridge, resident of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born in Barth, MS, but lived most of her life in Pass Christian. Charlotte was a retired Cosmetologist, who owned the first beauty shop in her community. She was a Charter Member of Diamondhead Baptist Church....

Garry Price

Garry Price

Jun 26, 2010

Garry L. Price, age 47, of Pass Christian, passed away on June 26, 2010, in Hancock County. Garry was the most amazing and loving husband and father who lived each day with the most amazing character, honesty, and compassion for his loved ones. He owned and operated Garry's Automotive in Long Beach, doing what he was most passionate about. He...

Loren Necaise

Loren Necaise

Jun 25, 2010

Loren """"Sonny"""" Necaise, age 76 and a resident of Kiln, died on Friday, June 25, 2010, in Gulfport. Sonny was a lifelong resident of Kiln and was a lifelong logger and trucker. Sonny will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife and """"Boss Lady"""", Mary E. Necaise; his parents, Charlie...

Garvis Ladner

Garvis Ladner

Jun 25, 2010

Garvis J. Ladner, age 61 and a resident of Lizana, died on Friday, June 25, 2010, in Lizana. Mr. Ladner was a native and lifelong resident of Lizana, a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Lizana, and was an avid hunter. Mr. Ladner is preceded in death by his parents, Purvis & Permelia Cuevas Ladner and a sister, Mary...

Christopher Davis

Christopher Davis

Jun 25, 2010

Christopher Paul Davis, age 51, beloved son of William F. (and Martha) Davis, and Betty J. Munford; beloved brother of Max (and Cheryl) Davis, and stepbrother of David (and Kathy) Ferguson, and Julia (and Todd) Thomas. Mr. Davis was born May 12, 1959 in Mobile, AL. He left us too soon on June 25, 2010 in Gulfport, MS. He was...

Elizabeth  B. Clary

Elizabeth B. Clary

Jun 24, 2010

Elizabeth Burns Clary, age 93, former resident of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Gainesville, Fl. Mrs Clary was born in Clarksville, FL and grew up in Blounstown, FL. She completed two years at University of Florida and was a housewife. She enjoyed music, traveling, and gardening. She attended the SeaBee Base Chapel in Gulfport, MS and...

Herman Necaise

Herman Necaise

Jun 23, 2010

Herman J. Necaise, age 78, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, peacefully at home with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Flora Lee Necaise, his parents, Wilton and Rosella Necaise, a sister, Ulla Necaise, a brother, James Necaise, and a great-granddaughter, Chelsey Cole. Survivors include his children: Dot Necaise, Erma (Norman)...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Jun 23, 2010

Dorothy Ann Lovett Smith, age 68 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in Gulfport. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Smith, (USAF, RET) and her brother, Joseph E. Lovett Jr., She is survived by her two sisters, Delores Lovett Shankle and Patricia Lovett Simmons, both of Gulfport; her children,...

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