OBITUARIES
Joseph Henry Henderson
Aug 31, 2009
Mrs. Joseph """"Jo"""" Henry Henderson, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, August 31, 2009, 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.
Virginia Ginny """" Smallwood
Aug 31, 2009
Virginia """"Ginny"""" Smallwood, age 82, of Biloxi, died on Monday, August 31, 2009 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Smallwood; her parents, Wilburn and Ersie West Wilkerson; brothers, Orid and Soc Wilkerson and sister, Aloha Copeland. Survivors include her sister, Laveta Bland of Biloxi; nieces and nephews, Larry and Judy Bland, Lowell and Cindy Bland,...
Edward Mason
Aug 31, 2009
Edward Lavon """"Eddie"""" Mason, age 60, of Orange Grove, passed away on Monday, 8/31/09 in Orange Grove. Eddie managed Shingle Mill Landing, he loved life and his family. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret (Robert) Wilson; his father, Charles Ike Mason; his children, Logan Mason and Tamatha Leigh (Patrick) Broussard, siblings, Kenny and Janice Mason, Kara and Felicia...
Henri F. Frank
Aug 31, 2009
Henri F. Frank, passed away August 31, 2009, in Austin, TX. Graveside service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009, at 10:00am at the Biloxi National Cemetery. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is in charge of the arrangements. A guestbook may be signed and a obituary viewed at www.riemannfamily.com.
Melissa Perez
Aug 31, 2009
Melissa K. Perez, 24, formerly of White Cloud, MI and currently of McHenry, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009, in Gulfport. Ms. Perez was preceded in death by her father, Richard Perez; her grandmother, Elvira Perez, and her cousin, Andrew Washburn. She is survived by her mother, Penny Wheater, of McHenry; her step-father, Don Wheater, of White Cloud, MI; her...
Robert C. Pino
Aug 31, 2009
Mr. Robert Pino, age 66, resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Pino was born in Baton Rouge to the late Robert Christie Pino, Sr. and Lois Cordoza Pino in 1943. He lived most of his life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was an entrepreneur. He was involved in many businesses here...
Farren Hall
Aug 31, 2009
Farren Elizabeth Hall, age 3, of Long Beach, our little angel, was called home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Howard Jack Bowell, Sr., Pearlie Hall, Verna Bailey, and Willy Ragland. Survivors include her parents, Greg and Nancy Hall, a brother, Gannon Hall, great-grandmother, Doris Bradley, grandparents, Linda Beech,...
Charles A. Angel
Aug 30, 2009
Dr. Charles A. Angel, (Doc) age 86, of Gulfport died Sunday, August 30, 2009. He had been living at Canon Hospice for the past eight weeks. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Beverly, parents William and Martha, two sisters, Geraldine and Lolene, brother, Bill; former wife, Valary Morrison, daughter, Pamela Hill, and his son-in-law, Mitch...
Mattie Jo Edwards
Aug 29, 2009
Mattie Jo Edwards, 94, continued her journey to be with her heavenly family on August 29, 2009 after her courageous battle with cancer. She had been a resident of the beautiful city of Biloxi since 1963. The third child of William Charles and Georgia Ann Turnage Horn, """"Jo"""" was born on August 12, 1915, in Choctaw County, Alabama. She graduated...
John Vanaman
Aug 29, 2009
John F. """"Jack"""" Vanaman, Sr., age 72, of Saucier, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Vanaman was a native of Abington, PA and had been a resident of the coast since 1967. He served in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and later retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 568. He...
Lloyd Bennett Moore
Aug 29, 2009
Lloyd Bennett Moore, age 70, and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009. He served in the US Navy and was a member of the Nugent United Methodist church and the Corinth, MS Scottish Rite Bodies. Mr. Moore was a dispatcher for Yellow Freight and then worked for Viking Freight until his retirement. After retiring, he...
Arthur Henry Khern
Aug 28, 2009
Arthur Henry Khern, Jr, age 90, of Pass Christian, passed away Friday, August 28, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Khern was a native of New Orleans, LA and a former resident of Metairie, LA and proudly served his country during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Paula Salvaggio Khern, devoted father of Paula Carlomagno and Christine Self, father-in-law of Dino...
Frances Blakeslee
Aug 28, 2009
Mrs. Frances Turner Blakeslee, age 97, a long time resident of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Blakeslee was born on July 9, 1912, in Gulfport to the late William Angus and Dora Fuller Turner. She graduated as Salutatorian of Gulfport High School in 1930, with honors from Gulf Park College in 1932 and from...
E. Lorraine Dauro
Aug 28, 2009
E. Lorraine Dauro , age 91, was called home to her heavenly father on August 28, 2009. Lorraine was a loving mother and grandmother and cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney and Maud Loflin, brother Harlan Loflin and a...
Melba Dawkins Spatzer
Aug 28, 2009
Melba Dawkins Spatzer, 92, of Gulfport, MS, passed away, August 28, 2009, at home with family by her side. She was born to Pinkney Read and Robert L. Dawkins of Jasper County, MS, July 26, 1917. She graduated from Montrose High in 1937 and attended Jones County Community College in Ellisville, where she played basketball. Melba married TSgt. (Ret.) Thomas...
Heidi Ann Peterson
Aug 27, 2009
Heidi Ann Peterson, age 13 and a resident of the Kiln, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009 in the Kiln. Heidi was a native and life long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a student of Hancock Middle School, and loved horseback riding, singing and dancing. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She...
John T. Kornegay
Aug 27, 2009
John Tucker Kornegay of Biloxi, MS, passed away on August 27, 2009. Born on March 23, 1930 to the late Luman and Lena Kornegay of Eoline, AL, he resided on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1963. He attended school in Bibb County, Alabama. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Navy. When he was discharged from the Navy, he attended the...
Emma Burdonne Young
Aug 26, 2009
An Old Woman Dies, September 11, 1914-August 26, 2009. She sat quietly in her chair, Peacefully she gave up her worldly care Her hands disabled. Her glasses on a bedside table. She gave up the ghost. As she was received by God her heavenly host. Her service was always for those in need. In care and compassion she took the...
Robert Kirkup
Aug 26, 2009
Robert D. """"Bob"""" Kirkup, 68, of Diamondhead, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, in Diamondhead. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Kirkup and Alice Kirkup. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Rae Schwander Kirkup, of Diamondhead; children, Jeffrey W. Kirkup, and wife Terry, of Diamondhead, Stacey Hudson, and husband Howard, of Carriere,...
Irene Vaughn
Aug 26, 2009
Mrs. Irene Vaughn, age 81, and a resident of Bay St. Louis, died 8/26/09. Mrs. Vaughn will be sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Kiln DeLisle Road, to Missouri for services.
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