OBITUARIES

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

Feb 4, 2008

Mary Agnes Martin, age 62 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, February 4, 2008 in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

Donald Mcgowan

Donald Mcgowan

Feb 4, 2008

Donald McGowan, age 50 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, February 4, 2008 in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. For more information, please call (228)539-9800.

William Rainey

William Rainey

Feb 3, 2008

William R. (Bill) Rainey, age 77, of Gulfport, died on February 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Rainey was preceded in death by his son; Kenny Rainey, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Rainey, Sr; and a brother, J.W. Rainey. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ellen V. Rainey of Gulfport; a daughter, Karon Murmylo, of Gulfport; a...

Douglas  Curley Roberts

Douglas Curley Roberts

Feb 3, 2008

Douglas McDanal Roberts, better known as Curley, passed away on February 3, 2008, in Biloxi after a lengthy illness complicated by a riding accident in 1992. He was born in Gulfport and grew up participating in the TriState Rodeo Association as a bull rider and bareback rider in the early '50s. He won his first bull riding event in Picayune...

Andy  M. Vanover

Andy M. Vanover

Feb 3, 2008

Andy M. Vanover, Ret. MSgt, USAF, age 83, of Gulfport, died Sunday, February 3, 2008 at his home. Andy was born February 1, 1925 in Gatliff, Kentucky. He served with honor and pride for 26 years in the U.S. Air Force in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, where he was rewarded the Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his...

Charles  Scott Kirby

Charles Scott Kirby

Feb 3, 2008

Charles S. Kirby, age 40, of Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his father, Burton Kirby.Survivors include his wife, Sally Kirby, his daughter, Shelby Kirby, his step-son, Daniel Peavy, his mother, Sandy Kirby, 4 sisters, Crystal Skinner, Carrie Ely, Jennie Evans, and Pauline Geiselman, a brother, Burton Scott Kirby, and other relatives and friends.A memorial service will be held at...

Cleo Taylor

Cleo Taylor

Feb 3, 2008

Cleo Saucier Taylor, age 87 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Sunday, February 3, 2008 in Biloxi. Mrs. Taylor was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Biloxi. Mrs. Taylor is preceded in death by her parents, Albert Porter and Susie Johnson Saucier and her husband, Earl...

Jimmy black Jack"""" Breland

Jimmy black Jack"""" Breland

Feb 2, 2008

Jimmy """"Black Jack"""" Breland, age 47, of Saucier, died Saturday, February 2, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Arrangements are incomplete at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport.

Jimmy Breland

Jimmy Breland

Feb 2, 2008

Jimmy """"Black Jack"""" Breland, age 47, of Saucier passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Breland was a resident of the coast for 40 years and worked at the Imperial Palace Casino. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired member of the ASGARD Motorcycle Club. He raised Jack Russell dogs and he operated and...

Joan Schnadelbach

Joan Schnadelbach

Feb 2, 2008

Joan Ann Fossier Schnadelbach departed this life Saturday, February 2, 2008 to enter into the peace and serenity of Heaven. She was a resident of Diamondhead, MS for 14 years. Joan was born in New Orleans, LA where she attended St. Joseph Academy. She retired from Whitney National Bank after 28 years of service. As a member of St. Williams...

Thelma  susie"""" Phillips

Thelma susie"""" Phillips

Feb 2, 2008

Thelma Heflin Phillips, known as """"Susie"""" to her family, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2008, in Gulfport. She was born December 8, 1912 in Union, MS, and was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. Mrs. Phillips was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Gulfport and enjoyed crocheting for family and friends. Art was another interest, including painting. She...

Luther Childs

Luther Childs

Feb 2, 2008

Luther David Childs, age 74, died at home in Diamondhead, MS on February 2, 2008. Mr. Childs was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis. He is preceded in death by his wife and childrenaÌ‚â‚â„¢s mother, Barbara Kennerson Childs; father, James Alford Childs; mother, Nancy Colyer Childs; and four brothers, Willie, Morris, James and Bud;...

Stanley Szetela

Stanley Szetela

Feb 1, 2008

Stanley Szetela, 86, of D'Iberville, died Friday, February 1, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Szetela was a native of Massachusetts and had been a long-time resident of Biloxi and Gulfport, and formerly of New Orleans. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in WWII as a Bombardier. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima...

Mabel Tinnon

Mabel Tinnon

Feb 1, 2008

Mabel Martha Tinnon, age 86 and a resident of Angleton, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2008 in Angleton. Mrs. Tinnon was born on April 13, 1921 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and had been a resident of Angleton for 18 years. Mrs. Tinnon is survived by her sons, Sam Tinnon of Brazoria, Texas and Steve Tinnon of Graham, Texas...

Frances Bilbo

Frances Bilbo

Jan 31, 2008

Frances Hazel Garcia Bilbo, age 77, and a resident of Waveland, died Thursday, January 31, 2008 in Waveland. Mrs. Bilbo was born in Hancock County, MS on December 16, 1930, and was a member of St. Clare's Catholic Church in Waveland. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Bilbo was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Bobby  Ray Ladner

Bobby Ray Ladner

Jan 31, 2008

Bobby Ray Ladner, age 74, of Gulfport, died on January 31, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Ladner was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Ray Ladner, his parents, a grandchild, and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Linda N. Ladner of Gulfport; three children, Keith Ladner of Ft St Lucie, FL, Tammy Campbell of Gulfport, Cathy Mayard of...

Audrey Wheeler

Audrey Wheeler

Jan 31, 2008

Audrey Ann Wheeler, age 66, a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. Audrey was a resident of the coast most of her life. She retired from Oreck Manufacturing. She loved watching her grandchildren and enjoyed playing cards. She is preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Viola LaFontaine; her brothers Gene and...

Henry Murch

Henry Murch

Jan 31, 2008

Henry John Murch, Jr., 93, a resident of Gulfport passed away January 31, 2008. Private services will be held at a later date. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Spence

Dorothy Spence

Jan 30, 2008

Dorothy J. Spence, age 74, resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2008, in Gulfport. Ms. Spence was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Gulfport and worked for South MS Planning Development District where she was a Social Worker. She was a caretaker, extending her time to the many people she helped and her loving family. Her...

Kathleen Traub

Kathleen Traub

Jan 30, 2008

Kathleen S. Traub, age 83 and a resident of Kiln, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 in Gulfport. A private burial was held at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport.