OBITUARIES

Dec 14, 2007

Anthony J. Bianchi, age 52, of Gulfport died December 14, 2007 in Gulfport. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 14, 2007

Michael McKenzie, age 49 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, December 14, 2007 in Pascagoula. Michael was born on January 21, 1958 in Hattiesburg. He was employed with Just Rite Building Supply in Gulfport and was a member of Big Level Baptist Church in Wiggins. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis & Mary Ann Kelly...

Dec 13, 2007

Edward R. """"Bud"""" Morris, age 80, of Brandon, MS passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007 in Brandon, MS. Mr. Morris was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a World War II Veteran. He retired from South Central Bell. In 1984 he drove the truck sponsored by Bellsouth/South Central...

Dec 13, 2007

Jayleigh Johnette Strickland, age 2 months, of Gulfport, died on December 13, 2007 in Gulfport. Jayleigh, the beautiful and sweet daughter of John Strickland and Valerie Boyle, is survived by her parents; a sister, Desiray Matranga; grandparents, Lester and Charlene Boyle of Spring, TX and Barbara Harris of Biloxi, MS; a great grandmother, Carolyn Kendrick of Gulfport; an uncle, Aaron...

Dec 12, 2007

Debra Kay Bosarge Parker, 51, a lifetime resident of the coast, departed this earth on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, to be reunited with her mother, father, and sisters after a courageous battle with cancer. Her entire family was with her when she departed this earth. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Bosarge Ladnier, her father, Herman Bosarge,...

Dec 12, 2007

Tommy Head, age 45, of Long Beach, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 in Long Beach. He was a native of New Orleans and lived most of his life on the gulf coast. He had worked for A&P, Sav-A-Center, and was currently employed as co-manager of Choice Supermarket, Hardy Court, Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and...

Dec 12, 2007

Bruce E. Phillips, age 44, of Saucier, died on December 10, 2007 in Saucier. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ozell Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Renee' Phillips, of Saucier; his children, Joshua Phillips and his wife, Keri, of Wiggins, Heather Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Melissa Phillips, and Kyle Phillips, all of Saucier; a granddaughter, Jessica...

Dec 12, 2007

Jayleigh Johnette Strickland, age 2 months, of Gulfport, died on December 13, 2007 in Gulfport. Jayleigh, the beautiful and sweet daughter of John Strickland and Valerie Boyle, is survived by her parents; a sister, Desiray Matranga; grandparents, Lester and Charlene Boyle of Spring, TX and Barbara Harris of Biloxi, MS; a great grandmother, Carolyn Kendrick of Gulfport; an uncle, Aaron...

Dec 12, 2007

Frank J. Potter, Sr., age 57, of Long Beach, died on December 12, 2007 in Gulfport. Known by his friends as """"Uncle Frank"""", """"Frank-O"""", and """"Colonel Potter"""". Mr. Potter served in in U.S. Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base as a Staff Sergeant and a jet engine mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin J. Potter,...

Dec 11, 2007

Stanley Gust Fitrakis, age 77, a native of Detroit, Michigan, and a resident of Biloxi, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, in Biloxi. Mr. Fitrakis served 27 years in the military; in the U. S. Army and in the U. S. Air Force during Korea, and was affiliated with the casino industry for 20 years. He was a Lutheran. He enjoyed...

Dec 11, 2007

Charles O. Glenn, CPO SWC1, US Navy, Seabees, Ret., age 77, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Weathers Glenn and Bonnie Rae Anders Glenn; and his sister, Bobbie Dean Glenn. Survivors include his ex-wife, Janice Ladner Glenn, of Gulfport; his children, Rita Derouen and her...

Dec 9, 2007

Kenneth C. """"Dar"""" Russell, age 97, of Long Beach, died Sunday, December 09, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Russell was a lifelong resident of New Bedford, MA. He was a pharmacist over 50 years and was an active 32nd Degree Mason and was affiliated with numerous masonic organizations. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn Tripp, Long Beach, 2 grandchildren, Russell L. (Karen)...

Dec 9, 2007

Billy Y. James, age 73 of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on his birthday, Sunday, December 9, 2007. Mr. James was born in Union, Mississippi and spent most of his life on the Coast. He served in the United States Army, he was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church, and was a retired Electrician of Avondale...

Dec 9, 2007

Ansel Breeland, born in Tylertown, MS, December 31, 1924 (age 82) died peacefully with family members present at his new home in Elizabeth Colorado on December 9, 2007. Mr. Breeland served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and received a Purple Heart for injuries received in July 1944 during action in the Philippine Islands. He continued...

Dec 9, 2007

Mrs. Ernestine Dubuisson Bradley, age 97, resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007, in Biloxi. Mrs. Bradley raised a large and loving family. She was always faithful to St. Paul parish and was dedicated to prayer and its power. She lived in Pass Christian until Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home. She then moved into assisted living,...

Dec 9, 2007

Richard """"Dick"""" Wassman, age 70 and a resident of Long Beach, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, in Gulfport. Mr. Wassman was born June 14, 1937, in Fulda, MN, and was a Mississippi Gulf Coast resident for over 45 years. He served in the U. S. Navy for eight years and had been with Teledyne Corporation, Mason-Chamberlain, and Boeing Corporation for...

Dec 8, 2007

MSGT Robert L. """"Bob"""" Newell, age 74, a resident of Saucier, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2007 in Saucier. Mr. Newell was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He retired from the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam and Korea. He was living in Hawaii during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He was an I&E Tech at Dupont....

Dec 8, 2007

Grover R. Strawser, Sr, age 72, of Long Beach, died December 8, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Strawser was formerly employed as a guard at the Seabee Base. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Clara Strawser; children: Tina L. Olson, Sharon Rutherford, Rev. Pamela Elaine Randall (Rev. Alan), Richard Strawser, Jr, & Jonathan Paul Strawser; sister: Jackie Klein; brother Robert...

Dec 8, 2007

Shirley E. Harmon, age 85, died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Florida on Saturday, December 8, 2007 of natural causes. She had been a resident of Sarasota since 2005. She was born on January 7, 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Laura T. and E. Clifton Moore. Shirley served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, and...

Dec 7, 2007