OBITUARIES
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...
Samuel E. Sterling
Jul 17, 2010
Mr. Samuel E. Sterling, age 76, resident of Waveland, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Mr. Sterling was born in West Virginia to Earl and Addie Sterling. He served in the United States Army as a photographer. He retired from the McNeil Corporation in Akron, OH before moving to Waveland. Mr. Sterling will be best remembered by family, neighbors,...
Lester Smith
Jul 17, 2010
Lester Smith, age 91, of Gulfport, passed away on July 17, 2010 in Gulfport. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport.
Vera B. Watts
Jul 17, 2010
Mrs. Vera B. Watts, age 81, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010, in Gulfport. Mrs. Watts was born in Gulfport to Willey M. and Ella Ray Burkett. She was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She founded Watts Western Store and operated it with her family until 1995. She was a leader in the Southern Riders...
Elaine Anderson
Jul 17, 2010
Elaine Anderson, age 63 and a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away on July 17, 2010. She was born October 1946, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to R.C. and Helen Davis, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband, Danny Anderson; sister, June Howard, and her husband Doug of Oklahoma City, OK; and nephew, Brian Howard of...
Edward Arnold
Jul 16, 2010
Staff Sgt. Edward Willis Arnold, U.S. Army, retired, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, in Biloxi. Mr. Arnold was born in Tacoma, WA to Numa Arnold and Margaret Pratt Sacha. He retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He worked at the commissary at Keesler after military retirement and was a...
Joan Alice Lunsford
Jul 16, 2010
Joan Alice Lunsford, age 74, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully at home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 16, 2010. She was of the Baptist faith and Joan was born in New Jersey but lived in Delray Beach, Florida in her early years and raised her family in Long Beach since 1965. She was...
Guy J. Kelly
Jul 15, 2010
Guy J Kelly, age 68 and resident of Clarendon, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 in Amarillo, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Aline Kelly; his father, Guy B. Kelly; brothers, Clyde Kelly and Archie Kelly; and sister, Diane Gonzales. Survivors include his spouse, Lucy Kelly; his daughter, Carol (David) Lane and their children, Michael...
William Henley
Jul 15, 2010
Mr. William H. Henley, Jr., died in Gulfport on Thursday, July 15, 2010. He was a native of Shreveport, LA and had been a long-time resident of Gulfport. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He worked for Teledyne Steel for 33 years, then later retired from Northrup Gruman. He was a member of the United Methodist Church...
Judith Pierotich
Jul 15, 2010
Judith Pierotich, age 76, of Biloxi, passed away on July 15, 2010 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark 'Doby' Pierotich, and her parents, Joseph Ewing and Bernice Kullivan Ewing. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronnie Pierotich of Biloxi; her children, J.J. Pierotich and his wife, Cathie, and Jennifer Drawdy all of...
Grace White
Jul 14, 2010
Grace A. White, age 78, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. White lived most of her life in Gulfport and was a member of Pass Road Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester P. White and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George & Mary LaMont. Survivors...
Ernest E. Brant
Jul 12, 2010
Mr. Ernest E. Brant, age 80, resident of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010, in Biloxi. Mr. Brant was born in Port Orchard, WA on December 19, 1929, to Lloyd and Jenny Sutherland Brant. He graduated from North Kitsap High School. After graduation, Mr. Brant joined the U.S. Army, where he served in Korea and Vietnam before retiring...
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