OBITUARIES
Willard Irwin Holmes
Nov 18, 2008
Willard Irwin Holmes, age 69 and a resident of Long Beach, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in Long Beach. Mr. Holmes was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. """"Bob"""" Holmes, Sr. and Margaret E. Holmes; and a brother, J.T. """"Tommy"""" Holmes. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Shirley Holmes; four children, Michael I. (Ginger) Holmes, of...
Ray Bailey
Nov 18, 2008
Major Ray Henderson Bailey, U.S. Army, Ret., age 72 and a resident of Gulfport, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in Biloxi. Ray spent his first 18 years in Birmingham, AL, where he graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1954. He was the oldest of six children including Marion, Betty, Shirley, Geraldine, and David. His memories of childhood included watching...
Vera Jemison
Nov 17, 2008
Vera Jemison, a long time resident of Biloxi, MS, died on Monday, November 17, 2008. Vera was born in Biloxi, Ms on July 14, 1928. She was employed at Keesler Air Force Base as a supervisor in Billetin Department Servics for 30 years. She met her husband, Alfred (Jim), and they were married for 54 years, until his departure. Mrs....
Alan Sumrall
Nov 16, 2008
Alan Sumrall, age 46, died on Sunday, November 16, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Sumrall was sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Barham Family Funeral Home in Meridian for services and burial. For more information, please call Barham Family Funeral Home at (601)693-8482.
Thomas Gerald Mayeaux
Nov 16, 2008
Thomas Gerald Mayeaux, age 60 and a resident of Kiln, died on Sunday, November 16, 2008, in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road in Pass Christian. For more information, please call (228)586-0510.
Brian S. Thicksten
Nov 15, 2008
Brian S. Thicksten, age 37 and a resident of the Gulf Coast, died Saturday, November 15, 2008, in New Orleans, LA. He was born September 16, 1971, in Pascagoula, MS, and was a life-time resident of the Gulf Coast. Brian was a musician along the Gulf Coast, a graduate of Vancleave High School, and worked in construction. He enjoyed traveling,...
John William Waters
Nov 15, 2008
John William Waters, age 84 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Saturday, November 15, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Waters was sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln-DeLisle Road in Pass Christian, to Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans for services and burial. For more information, please call Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home at (504)486-6331.
Marie M. Evans
Nov 14, 2008
Marie M. Evans, age 82, of Biloxi, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2008. She left a devoted and loving husband, Joseph M. Evans. They were married for 52 years. She has a daughter, Patricia Evans Sims; a son, Samuel C. Evans and wife Marsha; five grandsons, Justin P. Sims, Adams L. Sims, Bryan J....
Sammie Nell Deen Herring
Nov 14, 2008
Sammie Nell Herring, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2008. She was born on July 12, 1928, in Tioga, Louisiana and was a life long resident of Gulfport. Sammie was an active member of Gulf Haven Mennonite Church, where she served on the Senior Ministry. She retired from Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. She...
Mike Adair
Nov 14, 2008
Mike Adair, 56, a former U.S.C.G. Licensed Captain, died of cancer, November 14, 2008, at home, surrounded by the people who loved him very much. He lived in Long Beach, MS. Mr. Adair was born in Lubbock, TX and raised in Fort Walton Beach, FL, where his mother was a secretary with the Civil Service and in Arlington, TX, where...
Herschell Butch Mcqueen
Nov 13, 2008
Herschell L. (Butch) McQueen, 59, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008, at home surrounded by his family. He is at peace with the Lord after suffering through a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Captain H.L. (Mac) and Doris McQueen; one grandson, and Shane Michael McQueen. Survivors include his wife and soul mate of 17 years...
Larry Haynes
Nov 12, 2008
Larry Haynes, our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, November 12, 2008. He was 71. Larry was born April 7, 1937, and was a long time resident of Long Beach. He was a retired electrician with Local Union 903, and a Deacon of Trinity Pentecostal Church. He was the owner of Haynes Clock Repair....
Robert L. Guice
Nov 12, 2008
Robert L. Guice, Jr., age 73 and a resident of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 in Long Beach. Bob enjoyed classic cars, and all types of racing. He loved the water and a cold beer. Mr. Guice was preceded in death by his parents, Evie Vaughn and Robert L. Guice, Sr. He is survived by his...
Ernest L. Smith
Nov 11, 2008
Ernest L. Smith, age 98, and a resident of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Claudia Cahill Smith, and sister Willa Vell Lenaz. He is survived by a son, Ernest, Jr., aÌ‚â‚Å“Rusty,aÌ‚â‚; a daughter, Sandra Brinkman; two grandsons, Rob Brinkman and wife, Helen, and Rich Brinkman and...
Philip Wagenschnur
Nov 11, 2008
Mr. Philip A. Wagenschnur , 91, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, in Sugar Land, Texas where he had resided for the past seven years. Prior to his move to Texas, Mr. Wagenschnur had resided in Biloxi for a number of years. A native of Penns Grove, New Jersey, """"Mr. Phil"""" was one of the original Seabees and served in the...
Billy Moore
Nov 11, 2008
Billy Ray Moore, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday morning, November 11, 2008. He was 73. Billy Ray Moore was born February 14, 1935, and was a long time resident of Big Level, MS. He was a retired OTR truck driver, co-owner of Broadus Furniture in Gulfport, and active member of...
William Bill F. Taylor
Nov 11, 2008
William """"Bill"""" F. Taylor, Jr., age 70, of Diamondhead, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Taylor was born in Clinton, Illinois and had lived in Diamondhead for the past 20 years. He received an engineering degree from the University of Texas in 1961. He enjoyed a 31 year career with NASA...
Adolf Hubmann
Nov 10, 2008
Adolf E. Hubmann, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on November 10, 2008, in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Adolph Hubmann and Elizabeth R. Hubmann; and a brother, Clifford Hubmann. Mr. Hubmann is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Ann Hubmann of Gulfport; his sons, Terry Wade Hubmann of Gulfport and David...
Pamela Jean Mcquillin
Nov 10, 2008
Pamela J. McQuillin, age 50, of Gulfport, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. Pamela was a native of San Diego and was a resident of Gulfport and California for most of her life. She was involved in the Lakewood Elks Lodge and loved working on puzzles, bowling and bingo. She will be remembered by her family...
Beatrice Brunson
Nov 9, 2008
Beatrice Brunson, 91, passed away on Nov. 9, 2008 in Fulton, MO. Arrangements are pending at THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gpt.
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