OBITUARIES
Glenn L. Carapetian
Jul 24, 2010
Glenn Lloyd Carapetian, age 43, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Gulfport. Mr. Carapetian was a landscaper and worked with Magnolia Landscaping. He enjoyed music, national history, the Science Channel, and loved his dog, Clive. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his parents, Karen Lewis Snavely and Gary Snavely of Lilburn, GA, Albert and...
Harold Compton
Jul 23, 2010
Harold Edward Compton, age 76 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, July 23, 2010, 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.
Otis Miller
Jul 23, 2010
Mrs. Otis Ferguson Miller, age 89, of Long Beach, died on Friday, July 23, 2010 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Jeff Miller and her parents, Madge Smith Ferguson and Irvin Lee Ferguson. She is survived by her daughter and three sons; Janis Miller Brannon and David, Jeff Miller and Jimmie Jane, Jerry Miller and...
Joyce Marie Saelens
Jul 23, 2010
On July 23, 2010, the Lord sent the angels to bring His precious daughter, Joyce Marie Saelens, Home at age 69. She was a lifelong resident of Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Saelens; a son, Wallace Davis; her mother, Ruth Davis; two sisters, Lois Pavolini and Ann Davis; and a brother, Charlie B. Davis....
Patsy Bond Busby
Jul 22, 2010
Patsy Bond Busby, age70 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Thursday, July 22, 2010, in Gulfport. Mrs. Busby was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport and was a member of the former Calvary Baptist Church in Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard """"Bully"""" Bond & Katie Bond Clifford. She is survived by her loving...
Ed Bailey
Jul 21, 2010
Edward Earl Bailey, Jr, age 34, of Gulfport, died in a swimming accident on July 18, 2010 in Biloxi. He was the first born child of Edward E. Bailey, Sr and Alice R. Bailey on February 10, 1976, He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Earl Bailey, Sr, and his grandfathers, Lander and Eddie Bailey. He is survived...
Jennifer Thomas
Jul 21, 2010
Jennifer Thomas, 57 of Gpt., died on Wed. July 21, 2010, in Gpt. Arrangements were handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gpt. (www.riemannfamily.com)
Martha Phillips
Jul 21, 2010
Martha Cutts Phillips, age 70 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Gulfport. Mrs. Phillips was a resident of Gulfport since 1985, was a member of Bayou View Baptist Church, and was an avid square dancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grady & Mary Cutts; her husband, James Kenneth Phillips, and her...
Elizabeth Thomas
Jul 21, 2010
Elizabeth Thomas, 65 of Gpt., died on Wed. July 21, 2010, in Gpt. Arrangements were handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gpt. (www.riemannfamily.com)
Charles Dearman
Jul 20, 2010
Charles S. Dearman, 77, a long time resident of Long Beach, MS, joined his Savior in Heaven on July 20, 2010. He has left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled except with the wondrous memories of his days on this earth. He lived his life as a true Christian touching the hearts of everyone he met....
Jack Ladner
Jul 19, 2010
Jack Henry Ladner, age 37 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Monday, July 19, 2010, in Hattiesburg. Jack was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dedeaux. Jack is preceded in death by his stepsister, Cecile Bilbo. He is survived by his mother, Delores Ladner (Otis) Bilbo of Pass Christian;...
Betty Wilson
Jul 19, 2010
Betty Jean Davenport Cospelich Wilson, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on July 19, 2010 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by two sons, David Anthony ''Tony"""" Cospelich and Andrew """"Chris"""" Cospelich, III, a daughter, Angela Rose """"Angie"""" Dubuisson; three brothers, William, Harvey, and Jerry Davenport; and two sisters, Aline Whisenant and Earline Hayes. She is survived by her...
Rebecca Speck
Jul 19, 2010
Rebecca Dey Speck, age 18, of Gulfport, passed away on July 19, 2010 in Pass Christian. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, David Speck; and her great grandfather, Santos Cruz. She is survived by her parents, Arthur David Speck and Lisa Speck of Gulfport; her grandparents, Jerry and Celia Pietzsch of Roscoe, TX; her grandmother, Kristen Speck of...
Lucille Bolender
Jul 19, 2010
Lucille Bolender, age 87, resident of Gulfport passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 in Gulfport. She was a member of Handsboro United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, TOPS #5, and Waves of Red. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mrs. Bolender was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence G. Bolender; her parents, Gerald and Nora...
Josie Laird
Jul 18, 2010
Joise Elaine Laird, age 89, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Long Beach. Mrs. Laird spent most of her life on the coast. She was a member of Gateway United Methodist Church and was very involved at the church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening. Mrs. Laird was preceded in death by...
Roger Carlee
Jul 18, 2010
Roger Carlee, 58, of Alabama, died July 18, 2010 in Gulfport. Mr. Carlee was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Gulfport to Rockco's Funeral Home in Montevallo, AL for services. Contact Rocko's for service information (205)665-2135 or visit their website at www.rockcofuneralhomes.com.
Irma Reinike
Jul 18, 2010
Irma Lillian Reinike, age 82 and resident of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away on July 18, 2010, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was a member of one of the founding families of Long Beach, a founding member of St. Thomas Church and one of the first students in St. Thomas Catholic School, a graduate of St. John High School and graduated from...
John Davis
Jul 18, 2010
John A. """"Johnny"""" Davis, Sr., age 84, of Gulfport died Friday, July 16, 2010, in Hattiesburg. He was a native of New Jersey and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and Korea. He worked in Civil Service at KAFB for 30 years and he was a member of Polar Star Masonic Lodge #154, Gulfport York Rite Bodies, VFW Post...
Pearl Fountain
Jul 17, 2010
Pearl Trahan Fountain, age 96, of Biloxi, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 in Biloxi. She was born October 23, 1913 in Houma, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gussie Fountain; daughter, Shirley Breaux; granddaughter, Deborah Goff Buford; and 6 siblings. Survivors include her daughters, June Goff and Irma Trochesset; 8 grandchildren, Kenneth Ross, David Goff, Gaye...
John R. Watkins
Jul 17, 2010
John R. Watkins, son of John and Helen, was born the oldest of two in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1929, and passed away at the age of 81, on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MS. At a young age, John joined the U.S. Army on June 17, 1947, after graduating from Yeadon High School. John...
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