OBITUARIES

Jan 30, 2009

Mrs. Margaret E. Campbell, age 76, of Gulfport, MS died on Friday, January 30, 2009 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ernie Campbell, and her parents, Bill and Cora West. She is survived by her daughter, Julie, and son-in-law, Steve Berry, both of Maryland; two sisters, Rebecca Hynum and Josie Laird, both of...

Jan 30, 2009

Jan 29, 2009

Candice Lizana, age 20 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009, in New Orleans, LA. Candice loved her family and friends and will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her mother, Angela Lizana. Survivors include her grandparents, Hubert Earl and Alma Rose Lizana, of Gulfport; her uncles and aunts, Robert (Michelle) Lizana,...

Jan 28, 2009

Helen DeEtte Cotten Wells, age 82 and a resident of Pass Christian, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Gulfport. Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis R. Wells; and her brother, Rufus Cotten. Survivors include her five children, Vicki (Buddy) Palazzo, Cathy (Sam) Noto, Mike Wells, Patti (Ricky) Weeks, and...

Jan 27, 2009

Mr. Burnett A. Purvis, age 93, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Purvis was born to the late George W. and Lucy Brownlee Purvis in Laurel in 1915. He served in the United States Army, retiring after 20 years of service. He owned and operated Purvis Enterprise Fence Company for many years. He...

Jan 27, 2009

James 'Terry' Deakle, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on January 27, 2009 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Deakle and Mary Deakle. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 26 years, Toni Deakle, of Gulfport; his siblings, June Venable (Bob) of Georgetown, TX, Ralph Deakle (Janice) of Gulfport, Kay Chapman of...

Jan 26, 2009

James B. Lee went home to be with our loving father on January 26, 2009. He was born September 27, 1922, to Carlos and Claudia Lee in Carnes, MS. He was a World War II veteran and a retired Millrite from Roy Anderson Corporation. Pops was married to the love of his life, Doris, for 64 years. He was a...

Jan 26, 2009

Master Chief Petty Officer Carlos F. """"Carl"""" Kucera, USN (Ret.), 91, of Biloxi, died January 26, 2009 in Biloxi. Carl was born in New Orleans, retiring after 30 years of distinguished Naval service. Within his career he served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. After retiring in 1972, he and his wife settled in Biloxi. He was actively dedicated...

Jan 26, 2009

Peggy A. Cuevas Dear, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on January 26, 2009 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelvin J. Cuevas, Sr and Antoinette Cuevas; three sisters, DeLois Cuevas, Elaine Cuevas, and Faye Cuevas; and two brothers, Winston Cuevas and Nelvin J. Cuevas, Jr. She is survived by her children, Debra Justice, Timothy Miller,...

Jan 26, 2009

Peggy A. Cuevas Dear, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away on January 26, 2009 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelvin J. Cuevas, Sr and Antoinette Cuevas; three sisters, DeLois Cuevas, Elaine Cuevas, and Faye Cuevas; and two brothers, Winston Cuevas and Nelvin J. Cuevas, Jr. She is survived by her children, Debra Justice, Timothy Miller,...

Jan 24, 2009

Gloria Bond O'Mohundro, age 48, of Long Beach, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 24, 2009. She was a 1978 Graduate of LBHS, participating in Concert Choir and Madrigals. She attended MGCCC 1978-1980. While in National City, CA, Gloria became President and Lifetime Member of the Ladies' Auxiliary VFW Post # 4630; she also served as a Political...

Jan 24, 2009

Mrs. Arnell Catherine Saucier, 85, of Saucier, died Saturday, January 24, 2009 in Gulfport. Mrs. Saucier was a long-time resident of Saucier. She owned and operated ArnellaÌ‚â‚â„¢s Grocery on Highway 67 for many years. She loved teaching and retired after many years having taught in the Biloxi, DaÌ‚â‚â„¢Iberville, Woolmarket, Planterville, Pascagoula, Nettleton, Alva and Bossier City school systems. She was...

Jan 24, 2009

Jeanette Hale Roberts, age 60 and a resident of Pass Christian, MS, died on Saturday, January 24, 2009, in Pass Christian. Mrs. Roberts is preceded in death by her parents, Stephen & Faye Williams Hale and a son, David Lee Bemis, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Harold Eugene Roberts; her son, Douglas Bemis; her...

Jan 23, 2009

TSgt Paul A. Lee, USAF Ret., age 76, of Gulfport, died Friday, January 23, 2009 in Gulfport. He was born May 12, 1932 in Chase, Louisiana and lived most of his life in Vicksburg. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving his country for 20 years, serving in the Korean War. He moved to the Gulf Coast after...

Jan 23, 2009

Mr. Ray R. Ladner, age 70, resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Ladner was a lifelong resident of the Coast and was a CPA at Gulf Coast Accounting, Inc. He loved to cook for family and friends and was an excellent gardener. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer J....

Jan 23, 2009

Sandra Rose LeBatard-Bennett, age 60 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009, in Gulfport. Ms. Bennett was survived by her siblings, Callie (John) Weaver, and George LaBatard. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Services by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com

Jan 23, 2009

Edward R. King, age 73, and a resident of Gulfport, died on Fri. 01/23/09 in Gulfport. Burial to be held at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport, Ms. is in charge of the arrangements.

Jan 22, 2009

Mrs. Dorothy Thompson Vincent, age 78, resident of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009, in Biloxi. Mrs. Vincent was born in Mt. Vernon, IL to the late Rodney Thompson and Dora Schellenberger Thompson. She was a homemaker, a devoted wife and mother, and loved to read. She was a good neighbor and friend, and will be remembered for...

Jan 21, 2009

Eva Mae Spicer, 82, of Saucier passed away on Wednesday January 21, 2009 in Saucier. She was born in Coffeeville, MS on June 2, 1926 and was a resident of Saucier for almost 25 years. Ms. Spicer was a faithful member of a Cedardale Church. Ms. Spicer was survived by her six children, Wanda Sue Huffman of Hillsborough, NC, Kenneth...

Jan 21, 2009

Donald """"Duck"""" E. Crosby, age 58 and a lifelong resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Crosby is preceded in death by his mother, Bernette Harrison Crosby and two brothers, James Crosby & Gary Crosby. He is survived by his father, Orbie (Nancy) Crosby of Gulfport; his daughter, Michelle Whisenant of Pass Christian; his sisters,...