OBITUARIES
Brenda Genty
Feb 4, 2009
Brenda Genty, 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Wed., Feb. 4, 2009 in Gulfport. Private Family Services will be held. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FH, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gpt.
John Ladner
Feb 4, 2009
John """"Johnny"""" Ladner, Sr, age 60, resident of Pass Christian, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Ladner was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian and enjoyed gardening. He worked for the City of Gulfport for 36 years in the Department of Leisure Services. Mr. Ladner was preceeded in death by his mother, Hilda Ladner, and a nephew, Gregory...
Eron R. Tootle
Feb 4, 2009
Eron Tootle, age 88 of Hattiesburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Hattiesburg. Mr. Tootle was born in Vancleave, MS and received a Masters in Mathematics from Mississippi State University. He was the Principal at Warren Gaston High School, in New Orleans, a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, and recipient of the Purple Heart. He was...
Jean Allen Burris
Feb 4, 2009
Jean Allen Burris, 75, of Biloxi, went to be with the Lord on Wed. Feb. 4, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Burris was born in Indianapolis, IN and lived in Brevard County, FL for 30 years. He graduated from University of Oklahoma in Norman. He worked for many years as an electrical engineer for RCA at Patrick Air Force Base in...
Stella C. Turan
Feb 4, 2009
Stella C. Turan, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in Gulfport. Stella was a long time member of St. JosephaÌ‚â‚â„¢s Catholic Church and was very active in the church community volunteering her time and artistic talents for the church wherever needed. Her special love was with the Legion of Mary. She has...
Doris Bonnie """" Hunter
Feb 4, 2009
Doris """"Bonnie"""" Garner Hunter, age 73, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Hunter was born in Picayune to the late Forrest and Pearl Ladner Bennett. She was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She received commendation for being the only female meat cutter at KAFB and within the Central District of twelve states,...
Janice Smith
Feb 3, 2009
Janice B. Smith, 70, of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, Feb 3, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Arrangements pending at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. (228)-539-9800.
Tommy G. Hancock
Feb 3, 2009
Mr. Tommy G. Hancock, 62, of Saucier, died Monday, February 2, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Hancock was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the Pool League of Club 49 and of the Saucier Holiness Church. He was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his father, Percy A. Hancock; mother, Pearlie...
Dennis Clary
Feb 3, 2009
Dennis R. Clary, 71, of Gulfport, died February 3, 2009. Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church, Shaw Rd., Gulfport. Arrng. by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport.
Mildred Sumrall
Feb 2, 2009
Mildred Lott Sumrall, age 66 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, February 2, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Sumrall was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and she was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church in Perkinston. Mrs. Sumrall is preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Elsie Dearman Lott and her brother,...
Charles W. Weston
Feb 2, 2009
Dr. Charles Wittmann Weston, a devoted husband, father of two, and accomplished research chemist died peacefully February 2, 2009. Charlie, as he was known by friends and family, will be remembered for his generous nature, infectious laugh, and boundless curiosity. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, but always considered Pass Christian, MS his home. Charlie received his bachelor's...
Mabel Thomas
Feb 1, 2009
Mabel Thomas, age 82 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Sunday, February 1, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Thomas will be sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Brown Robinson Funeral Home in Lorain, Ohio for services. Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain. For more information, please call Brown Robinson...
Chad Howell
Feb 1, 2009
Chad Howell, beloved husband, father, friend, and pastor, was taken from earthly trials to the loving arms of Jesus, Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was 32. Chad was the pastor of Bread of Life Family Worship for 5 years. Many lives have changed thru his willingness to help the hurting and hopeless. His smile and joy will always be remembered...
Dorothy Roberts
Feb 1, 2009
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Denson Roberts died peacefully with family on March 1, 2009, in Tampa, Florida, where she has lived since August, 2005. She was born in Carnes, Mississippi, on April 26, 1929, and had resided in Long Beach, Mississippi, for 46 years before moving to Tampa. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Roberts, parents,...
George Pete """" Bennett
Jan 31, 2009
George A. """"Pete"""" Bennett, age 81, of Woolmarket, died Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Bennett was a native of Harrison Co., MS and had lived all of his life on the coast. He was an active member of Coalville United Methodist Church. He was a member and twice past master of Polar Star Lodge #154, 33 degree Scottish...
Mary Faneca
Jan 31, 2009
Mary """"Mae"""" Lucy Famiglio Faneca, age 93, a resident of Gulfport since 1957, passed away on January 31, 2009 at the home of her son in Gulfport and in the loving care of her two daughters and daughter-in-law. Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril T. Faneca; her mother, Mary Conti Famiglio (born in Palermo, Italy); her father,...
Kenneth Joseph Necaise
Jan 30, 2009
Kenneth """"Skinny"""" Joseph Necaise, age 74, born in Klin, MS and a lifelong resident of Gulfport, died on January 30, 2009. He left this world with his children by his side to be reunited with his beloved wife of fifty years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorean Lee Necaise; his parents, Elmer and Oneila Necaise; and nine...
William Frank Watrous
Jan 30, 2009
William Frank Watrous, age 83, died on January 30, 2009 following a brief illness. Born October 30, 1925, at his life-long home in Long Beach, William was the youngest of three children born to Geoffrey Steele Watrous, Sr., and his wife, May Quarles Watrous. William was named for his two grandfathers, William James Quarles, pioneer resident of Long Beach, who...
Teresa Curely- Cantrell
Jan 30, 2009
Teresa Ann Cantrell, age 45, died on Friday, January 30, 2009. She was born September 29, 1963, in Gulfport, MS. She is survived by her husband, Kyle Curley; her daughter, Kayleigh Cantrell and sons, Matthew Cantrell and Logan Cantrell; her parents, George and Donna Newton of Gulfport; her brother, Alan Newton of Coden, AL and her nieces, Deidra, Ashley, Brianna,...
Wanda L. Stephens
Jan 30, 2009
Wanda L. Stephens, age 73, of Long Beach, died on Friday, January 30, 2009, in Long Beach, MS. Mrs. Stephens was a resident of the Long Beach community since 1995. She had been a trailer parker owner for many years. She loved her children, grandchildren and all her family and was an avid video poker player. Mrs. Stephens was preceded...
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