OBITUARIES
Paul edward Parks
Aug 2, 2007
Paul Edward Parks, age 84, of Gulfport, died on Thursday, August 2, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Parks was preceded in death by his parents, John David Parks and Lula Coffman Parks, his son, John David Parks, and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Rubye M. Parks of Gulfport, his children, Mary Kegerrois of Chiefland, FL, Paul...
Thomas Waltman
Aug 2, 2007
Thomas J. """"""""TJ""""""""Tom"""" Waltman, 93, of Gulfport died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 in Biloxi. Mr. Waltman was a native and lifelong resident of the coast and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired as a Preservation Mechanic working at the Navy CB Base for 23 years. He was of the baptist faith and he wnjoyed fishing, horseshoes, dominos,...
James Shavers
Aug 2, 2007
James W. (J.W.) Shavers made his final journey in life, choosing heaven instead. J.W. was born child number six of eleven on March 28th, 1955. He joined the Air Force in February 1977 and met his ever devoted wife, JoAnn, while they were stationed in Guam. They were married on August 27th, 1981 and were blessed with four wonderful children:...
Paul Parks
Aug 2, 2007
Paul Ed Parks, 84, died Aug. 2, 2007, in Biloxi. Arrangements are pending at THE RIEMANN FAMILY'S Riemann Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. 49 North in Gulfport.
Mary Parent
Aug 2, 2007
Mary E. Parent, age 93, of Saucier, died on Thursday, August 2, 2007 in Biloxi. Mrs. Parent was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. Parent, Sr, her parents, Harry and Gertrude Howland, and her brother, Ray Howland. She is survived by her son, Kenneth A. Parent, Jr and his wife, Lynda, of Saucier, her daughter, Rosemary Felsher and...
Mary kathy"""" Grimes
Jul 31, 2007
Mary K. Grimes, """"Kathy,"""" age 52, a resident of Gulfport, died Tuesday, 7/31/07 in Gulfport. Friends are invited to visit on Thursday, 8/2/07, at the RIEMANN FAMILY'S Gulf Coast Funeral Home on Three Rivers Road, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Hazel Mcdonald
Jul 31, 2007
Hazel Favre McDonald, beloved wife of the late James P. McDonald, passed away on May 13, 2007, in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Kiln, MS on October 20, 1920. She was a long-time resident of New Orleans, LA, relocating to Ocean Springs after the death of her beloved husband. She was a devoted wife and a socially prominent...
Joseph Ladner
Jul 30, 2007
Joseph Edward (J.E.) Ladner, age 74, was embraced by his Heavenly Father on July 30, 2007 in Gulfport. aÌ‚â‚Å“Papa JoeaÌ‚â‚ was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian and a member of St. William Catholic Church. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-great grandfather. He enjoyed playing the bass fiddle long ago with family and friends. He also enjoyed...
William Simms
Jul 30, 2007
William Harold Simms, Sr., age 72 and a resident of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2007 at his residence in Vancleave. Mr. Simms was born on February 5, 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was an art collector, a dealer in antiques, and worked at the Great Northern Railroad in Seattle, Washington. He served in the US Navy during...
Doyle Henley
Jul 30, 2007
Mr. Doyle Henley, age 64, resident of Kiln, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2007 in Biloxi. Mr. Henley was born and raised in Kiln, MS but had lived out of state until 11 years ago. He served in the United States Army for 16 years where he served 2 tours in Vietnam. He had been a truck driver, enjoyed...
Max Miller
Jul 29, 2007
Max Leo Miller, age 83, of Gulfport, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 29. He was born in Wellman, IA on July 7, 1924. He was the son of the late Simon J and Lydia Bender Miller. He was the loving and devoted husband to Mary Hunsberger Miller formerly of Doylestown, PA. He was the caring...
Rocky Byrd
Jul 28, 2007
Mr. Rocky William Byrd, age 56, resident of Sumrall, died on Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Gulfport. A longtime resident of Harrison County, Mr. Byrd served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and was a devoted family man. He enjoyed football and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He attended St. John Catholic Church in Gulfport. He is preceded in...
Kelly Henderson
Jul 28, 2007
Kelly Marie Henderson, age 32 of Waupum, Wisconsin, died on Sat., 07-28-07 in Gulfport. Arrangements are being handled by THE RIEMANN FAMILY'S Gulf Coast FH, Three Rivers Rd. in Gpt.
Enola gay lumpkin Burton
Jul 27, 2007
Enola Gay Lumpkin Burton, age 53, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2007 in Biloxi. She is survived by her husband, Keith Burton of Biloxi (owner of GulfCoastNews.com); her parents, Claude Lumpkin and Rose Lumpkin, both of Delta, Alabama; her son, Daniel Scott Burton and daughter, Sarah Dawn Burton, both of Biloxi; her two sisters, Jayne Lumpkin Penland of...
Eddie Beasley
Jul 26, 2007
Eddie Carroll Beasley, Sr., age 66 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Thursday, July 26, 2007 in Gulfport. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 2:30pm at Shepherd's Way Church in Long Beach, where friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Gulf Coast Funeral Homes, Three Rivers Road Chapel in Gulfport is...
James Quigley
Jul 25, 2007
Mr. James E. """"Eddie"""" Quigley, Jr., age 72, lifelong resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, in Biloxi. Eddie graduated from Gulfport High School in 1953, and he spent 22 years as an employee of the The Daily Herald, now The SunHerald, in Circulation Sales, and spent more than 25 years as an employee of Gulf Coast News...
Amelia Lumpkin
Jul 25, 2007
Amelia S. Lumpkin, age 91 and a resident of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, in San Antonio, TX, where she had moved after losing her home in Hurricane Katrina. Mrs. Lumpkin was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben and Mary Delphine Spiers; her husband, Coach Lance Lumpkin; and her sister, Ethel Vaughn of Picayune....
Timohty Salyards
Jul 25, 2007
Timothy Mark Salyards age 51 and a resident of the Miss. Gulf Coast since 1965, died in Gulfport on Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Tim was born on June 25, 1956 in Green Hills, Ohio and moved to the coast from Huntsville, Alabama with his family. He was member of the special Sunday School class at the Long Beach Presbyterian Church....
Barbara jean Murry
Jul 25, 2007
Barbara Jean Chapman Murry, 76, a longtime resident of Long Beach died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 in Gulfport. Barbara was born on June 18th, 1931 in Bow London, England and came to the US as a young bride. SHe was the wife of the late retired Navy aSeabee, Sr Master Chief Beryl Lee Murry. Due to hurricane Katrina, she was...
Timothy Salyards
Jul 25, 2007
Timothy M. Salyards, age 51, of Gulfport, died, Wed., July 25, 2007 in Gulfport. Visitation will be Saturday, July 28 from 2:30 until the funeral service at 3:30 p.m. at Riemann Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 49 North in Gulfport.
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