OBITUARIES
Mary Shell
Nov 3, 2008
Mrs. Mary Hale Shell, 88, of Henderson, TX , formerly of New Orleans, LA and Pass Christian, MS passed away on Monday November 3, 2008 in Henderson, TX. Mrs. Shell was born December 14, 1919 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. She worked as a Personnel Officer for Public Health Service Hospital in New Orleans, LA and was a member of First...
Lillian Daily
Nov 2, 2008
Lillian Daily, age 80, died on Sunday, November 2, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Daily was born in Pass Christian, and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Daily; her parents, Ernest & Annie Norris; two sisters, Barbara Contreras and Gerry Perry and a brother, Luke """"Lukey"""" Norris. Mrs. Daily is survived by her...
Emile Schmidt
Nov 2, 2008
Emile Joseph """"Slim"""" Schmidt, age 86, of Pass Christian, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Pass Christian. Mr. Schmidt was a native and lifelong resident of Pass Christian and was self-emplyed as a commercial fisherman. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Cox Schmidt; and his siblings: Henry Schmidt,...
Jennie Peters
Nov 1, 2008
Jennie L. Peters, age 85 of Gulfport, died on Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Peters was a licensed cosmetologist for 18 years, was a member of the American Legion Post 119, and worked with the American Cancer Society. She belonged to the Sunshine Guild, and worked in retail for 7 years, at Gayfer's and Sear's. She was also...
William Choppin
Nov 1, 2008
William Edward Choppin, age 58 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Choppin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1968 until 1972. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margret and Victor Louis Choppin, Jr. Survivors include his siblings, Evelyn Choppin (Claude) Solanas, of Morgan Hill, CA,...
Paul E. Weikle
Nov 1, 2008
Paul E. Weikle, 53, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Gulfport. Paul worked for the Rosskopf family at Rosskopf Electric Supply Co. for the past 28 years. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vanita M. Weikle. Survivors include his daughters, Julia S. Weikle of Gulfport and Stacy...
Rae Garrett
Oct 31, 2008
Rae Joan Garrett, age 82, of Saucier passed away Friday, October 31, 2008, in Gulfport. Private family services to be held at a later date. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY F.H., Gulfport.
Dwight Short
Oct 31, 2008
Dwight Herschell Short, II, M.D., age 69, of Pass Christian passed away peacefully Friday, October 31, 2008. D.H., as he like to be called, was born in Brooklyn, New York and resided in Cincinnati, Ohio until he left to pursue his medical profession. He graduated from Cincinnati Country Day School. Dr. Short attended Yale University and earned his B.S. from...
Roberta Joanne Ferrill
Oct 31, 2008
Roberta Joanne (Shaut) Ferrill, age 67, resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, October 31, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Ferrill was born in Bath, NY and was a homemaker. Her hobbies included ceramics and bowling. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Freeman Davis, Jr.; twin sister, Rebecca Jeanne Larsen; sister, Maxine Cupp; and her parents, Lawrence F. and...
Choi Wong
Oct 31, 2008
Mrs. Choi How Wong, age 76 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, October 31, 2008, in Gulfport. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. The funeral procession will then leave the funeral home and go to Floral Hills Cemetery in Gulfport,...
Frank Roberts
Oct 30, 2008
Frank Roberts, age 78, resident of Biloxi, was tragically taken from his loving family and friends on Thursday, October 30, 2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Roberts was born in Chicago, IL and served his country for 22 years in the United States Air Force, serving in Korea, earning multiple decorations and retiring as SMSgt. He became a well known contractor and...
George H. Krug
Oct 30, 2008
George Harris Krug, Sr., age 85 and a resident of Long Beach, MS died on Thursday, October 30, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Krug was born in Birmingham, AL. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army, and served in the reserves after active duty. He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation he worked...
Deloris Davis
Oct 30, 2008
Deloris Evelyn Fore Davis, age 84 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Thursday, October 30, 2008, in Wiggins. Mrs. Davis was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a member of the Baptist faith. She was also a lifetime member of the DAV Auxuillary of Gulfport. Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her...
Margaret Bourland
Oct 30, 2008
Margaret V. Bourland, age 86 of San Antonio, TX died on Thursday, October 30, 2008, in San Antonio, TX. Visititation will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 12:30p.m. until 1:30p.m. at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, Mississippi. Graveside service will be held at 2p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Southern Memorial Park Cemetery.
Patricia Boatner
Oct 30, 2008
Patricia Gaye Switzer Boatner, former long time resident of Long Beach, passed from this life to a better one on October 30, 2008. She passed in peace with anticipation to rejoin Fred, her husband of 54 years, who preceded her in death on March 19, 2007. Patricia was the daughter of Hersel A. Switzer and Gaynel Presley Switzer of Long...
Thomas Gmerek
Oct 30, 2008
Thomas John Gmerek, Sr., age 71 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Thursday, October 30, 2008, in Gulfport. Graveside Service will be held on Friday November 07, 2008, at 2:30pm at Biloxi National Cemetery. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 3 Rivers Rd. is in charge of the arrangements.
Nona Watts
Oct 28, 2008
Nona Lee Bass Watts, age 79 and a life-long resident of Long Beach, surrounded by her family, went into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, in Long Beach. Mrs. Watts is preceded in death by her mother, Artie Bass, her father, Lloyd (Matalie) Bass, her sister-in-law Doris Allen, and her husband of 48 years, Wesley N....
Kayla Ladner
Oct 28, 2008
Kayla Cordelia Ladner, age 16, resident of Saucier, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, in Diamondhead. Kayla was born in Gulfport. She enjoyed her life, one day at a time. She loved riding four wheelers and getting muddy, soccer and softball, talking and texting, spending time with friends, swimming (only when she could see her feet in the water,)...
Donald M. Geeding
Oct 28, 2008
Donald M. Geeding, 86, of Pass Christian, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in Gulfport. There will be a private graveside service held at Biloxi National Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook to record your condolences to the family.
Donald Moseley
Oct 28, 2008
Donald G. Moseley, 74, of Diamondhead, MS and Boulder Junction, WI, formerly of Wauwatosa, WI, died Tuesday, October 28 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Don was born in Springfield, IL and graduated from Kirkwood (MO) High School before attending DePauw University where he earned a BA in 1956. In 1958 Don married Patsy Jones. Mr....
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
11280 Three Rivers Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
13872 Lemoyne Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39532
9113 Kiln Delisle Rd
Pass Christian, MS 39571
274 Beauvoir Rd
Biloxi, MS 39531
19130 Commission Rd
Long Beach, MS 39560
141 Highway 90
Waveland, MS 39576
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss