OBITUARIES
Emily W. Cuevas
Aug 9, 2010
Emily W. Cuevas, age 90, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010. Mrs. Cuevas was a life-long resident of Saucier and was a member of the Church of Christ of Saucier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weston J. Cuevas; her parents, David and Rebekka Wedgeworth; and 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors include her 5...
Bryan Simolke
Aug 9, 2010
Bryan Keith Simolke, age 21, of Kiln, died peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2010. Bryan was a native and lifelong resident of Hancock County. He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially fishing. He also enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by 2 grandfathers, Michael Mauffray and Billy Bernos. Survivors include his parents, Malissa...
Marie Mason
Aug 9, 2010
Marie Mason, 87, of Gulfport, died on Monday, August 9, 2010 at her residence in Lakeview Nursing Center. Born in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, December 16, 1922, to John and Elizabeth Schliegelmeyer, Marie went on to establish one of the first residence along Dedeaux Rd in Gulfport. Mrs. Mason was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church of Gulfport. She was preceded...
Larry Eugene Smith
Aug 9, 2010
Larry Eugene Smith, 65, died Monday, August 9, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Smith was sent from the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, to Pulaski Funeral Home, Somerset, KY.
Willis Ladnier
Aug 7, 2010
Willis R. ""Well Digger"" Ladnier, age 81 and a resident of Long Beach, died on Saturday, August 7, 2010. He was a devoted member and caretaker of the Long Beach Missionary Faithway Baptist Church. Mr. Ladnier was preceded in death by his parents, Alton & Minnie Hammons Ladnier; his wife, Margaret Chiniche Ladnier and his son, Jimmy Ray Ladnier. He...
Mary Ann Collier
Aug 7, 2010
Mary Ann Collier, 62, of McHenry passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 in Hattiesburg. On August 7, an Angel went back to Heaven. She will be dearly missed by all. She was a great wife, mother, sister, and our best friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Geneva and Marion Singleton; and her brothers, Jerry, Ronald G., and...
Merlin Ladner
Aug 7, 2010
Merlin C. Ladner, 81, of Pass Christian passed away at home with his family at his bedside on Saturday, August 7, 2010. He was a devoted, gentle and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many who will be sadly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delarie and Cevelia Ladner; his sisters, Clara...
Gwendolyn Jordan
Aug 6, 2010
Gwen R. Jordan, 87, of Biloxi, died Friday, August 6, 2010, in Woodbridge, Virginia. Mrs. Jordan was a native of McCall Creek, Franklin County, MS. She retired from Biloxi Public Schools in 1985, after teaching elementary students for over 24 years. She was an active member of Bay Vista Baptist Church, teaching an Adult Ladies Class, and participating in the...
Baby Boy Bishop Rankin
Aug 6, 2010
Baby Boy Bishop Kelley Rankin, died on Fri. 08-06-10, in Gpt. The RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gpt., assisted the family with arrangements. (www.riemannfamily.com)
Daisy Winters
Aug 6, 2010
Mrs. Daisy Bell Morehead Winters, age 80, died Fri. 8/6/10. Graveside services are Mon. 8/9/10 at Pulaski Cem. at 10 am. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport in charge.
Willam Putnam
Aug 5, 2010
William Putnam, age 55 of Saucier, died on Thur. 8-5-10, in Saucier. Arrangements were handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. (www.riemannfamily.com)
William "Bill" Thoda
Aug 4, 2010
William ""Bill"" H. Thoda, age 78 and a resident of Biloxi for the past 18 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, in Gulfport. Mr. Thoda served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for 5 years. He retired from Cargill Soy Bean Plant as a purchasing agent after many years of service, and was a member of Coalville United Methodist...
John Kentzel
Aug 3, 2010
John Edwin Kentzel, age 85, resident of Diamondhead passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in Gulfport. Mr. Kentzel is survived by Lois, his wife of 58 years. Private services will be held with Military Honors at Biloxi National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Diamondhead Community Church, 5301 Diamondhead Circle Diamondhead, MS 39525-3203. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL...
Betty J. Melton
Aug 3, 2010
Betty J. Melton, 79, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, in Gulfport. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11213 Hwy 49N Gulfport. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Wolf...
James Stanbro
Aug 2, 2010
Mr. James Charles Stanbro, age 53, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010. Mr. Stanbro was born in Gulfport to Norman Lee Stanbro and Beverly Jean Corwin Stanbro. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years. Although he traveled the world, the Coast was always his home. He was a Maritime Captain and his great...
Cheryl Blackstock
Aug 2, 2010
Cheryl Lynette Blackstock, born on November 29, 1962, in Lubbock, TX, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010. She was a resident of Pass Christian and along with her husband, owned and operated Aunt V's Candies. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Jeff Blackstock; her son, Brandon (Kara) Blackstock; her daughters, Morgan Blackstock and Kristen (Cory) Stephens; her grandchildren, Sadie...
Thomas E. Compton
Aug 1, 2010
Thomas """"Tennessee"""" E. Compton, age 81 and a resident of Saucier, died on Saturday, July 31, 2010, in Gulfport. Mr. Compton was born in Nashville, TN on July 23, 1929. He attended MGCCC-Perkinston Campus where he played football before joining the military. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years and then retired after 20 years of service...
Rudolph Dill
Aug 1, 2010
Rudolph Dill, age 87, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Dill grew up in Linn, Mississippi. In 1939, he joined the U.S. Army and was actively engaged in 10 amphibious landings in the Pacific, in which he earned two Purple Hearts, while serving in 7th Infantry. In 1947, Mr. Dill, joined the USAF and served as a...
Arnold Entreken
Aug 1, 2010
""""Chook"""" Arnold Entrekin, age 91, of Biloxi, was called to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Chook was born in 1918. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Chook graduated from Biloxi High School where he lettered in baseball, football, basketball, boxing, and track. After high school, he joined the military and served in the United States Navy during...
Beverly Parker
Jul 31, 2010
Beverly J. Rice Parker, age 66, of Biloxi,. passed away on July 31, 2010 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Parker; and her father, Russell Rice. She is survived by her children, Debbie Jo Lawson (Jimmy), John R. Parker (Katy), and Kathy Parker (Glenn); her mother, Leola Belle Rice; two sisters, Betty Roberts and...
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