OBITUARIES
David L. Ripple
May 4, 2009
David L. Ripple, age 55 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, May 4, 2009, in Gulfport. Funeral service is 10am, Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, where friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Frances Spedale Pellegrini
May 3, 2009
Frances Spedale Pellegrini, age 82 and a resident of Diamondhead, died on Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Diamondhead. Mrs. Pellegrini was a native of New Orleans, LA and had been a resident of Diamondhead, MS for the past 29 years. She was a graduate of New Orleans Charity Hospital School of Nursing, and served as an OB/GYN Nurse at Mercy...
Mary Ann Deschamp
May 3, 2009
Mary Ann Deschamp, age 71, of the Dedeaux Community, Pass Christian, MS passed away on May 3, 2009, in Pass Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Purvis and Premila (Jack) Ladner; and two children, Kathleen Deschamp and Ruben Deschamp, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 54 1/2 years, Ruben A. Deschamp; her son, Benford (Michelle)...
Rose Cain
May 2, 2009
Rose Cain, 91 of Biloxi, died on Sat. 05-02-09, in Biloxi. Arrangements were handled by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. (www.riemannfamily.com)
Vivien Monus
May 2, 2009
Vivien Monus, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
Christa Ingeborg Pientka Stapp
May 2, 2009
Christa Ingeborg Pientka Stapp, age 74, of Biloxi, died May 2, 2009, in Biloxi. She was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Stapp was born June 27, 1934, in Breslau, Germany. She married Philip Stapp in 1959 and moved to Biloxi that same year. Christa and Phil had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 30. She loved Biloxi and adopted...
Lena Louise Bass
May 1, 2009
Lena Louise Bass, 90, of Long Beach, died Friday, May 1, 2009. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Long Beach and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie """"Bill"""" Dalton Bass. Survivors include her son, Walter Dalton Bass; grandchildren, Delinda Kaye Smith and Michael Shane Bass; and five...
Mildred Ladner
May 1, 2009
Mrs. Mildred F. Ryan Ladner of Gulfport has been called to be with her Lord on the morning of May 1, 2009. Mrs. Ladner was born in Rose Hill, MS, and lived on the Coast for 57 years. She attended high school in Rose Hill and received her Associates Degree from Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS. Mrs. Ladner...
William M. Koval
May 1, 2009
William M. Koval, age 52 and a resident of Biloxi, died Friday, May 1, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Koval was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Mr. Koval was preceded in death by two brothers, Randy Koval and Frederick Koval. Survivors include his parents, Alfred & Ann DeLong Koval; children, Brandy Koval (Eddie); Ashley Koval, both...
Allen L. Hopkins
May 1, 2009
MCPO Allen L. Hopkins, US Navy Retired, age 66, of Gulfport, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Keesler Medical Center. Mr. Hopkins was a native of Altoona, Pennsylvania and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1973. He received a degree in Hospital Administration from Southern Illinois University. Mr. Hopkins retired from the US Navy after 24 years...
Joan Belisle
May 1, 2009
Joan """"Joanne"""" M. Belisle, age 76 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, May 1, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Belisle was a native of Saco, ME, and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1975. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Armand & Marie...
Marjorie J. Molloy
May 1, 2009
Marjorie died early in the morning on the 1st of May in the arms of her son and grandson at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. Also present to comfort Marjorie at her time of her passing from our arms into the presence of God were her daughter in law to be, Angela Marcela Sanchez Aguirre of El Espinal, Tolima,...
Lynda Ruby Cowart Ladner
Apr 30, 2009
Lynda Ruby Cowart Ladner, age 67, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Ladner was born in Harrison County to the late Norman and Idell Hurst Cowart. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi, was a former employee of the Harrison County School System, and worked in the family business as office manager....
Larry Eugene Bailey
Apr 28, 2009
Larry Eugene Bailey, age 62, resident of Gulfport, passed away on April 28, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Bailey was born in Mobile, AL and had lived on the Coast for 20 years. He was a truck driver for Howard Transportation for 41 years. He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Eustice and her husband James of Gulfport, Victoria Cuevas of...
Monette Bowen
Apr 27, 2009
Monette Bowen, age 70 and a resident of Hattiesburg, died Monday, April 27, 2009, in Long Beach. Mrs. Bowen was a native and lifelong resident of Hattiesburg, and was owner and operator of Monette's Baby Boutique. She enjoyed crafting, painting, and flowers. Mrs. Bowen was preceded in death by her husband, L. C. Bowen, daughter, Debbie Sumlin, and siblings, Calvin...
Timothy Chapman
Apr 27, 2009
Timothy Payton """"T.P."""" Chapman Sr. died April 27, 2009 in his Gulfport home, at the age of 93. Mr. Chapman was born in Mississippi City on April 3, 1916. He was raised on the Coast and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. He moved to Jackson, MS in 1956 where he worked as an inspector with FHA. After...
Charles Belt
Apr 27, 2009
Mr. Charles I. Belt, 85, and a resident of Biloxi, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 in Gulfport. There will be a graveside service at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Arrangements are by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi.
Herbert Ray Martin
Apr 26, 2009
Herbert Ray Martin, age 72 of Pass Christain, died on Sunday, April 26, 2009, in Pass Christian. Mr. Martin was retired from the IBEW Union, was a United States Navy veteran, and was a member of Campground Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.A. Martin and Dora Martin; his son, Pascal Martin; his sisters, Edna Sampson...
Herbert Martin
Apr 26, 2009
Herbert Ray Martin, age 72 of Pass Christain, died on Sunday, April 26, 2009, in Pass Christian. Mr. Martin was retired from the IBEW Union, was a United States Navy veteran, and was a member of Campground Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.A. Martin and Dora Martin; his son, Pascal Martin; his sisters, Edna Sampson...
Betty Louise Aultz
Apr 25, 2009
Betty Louise Aultz, age 77 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call...
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