OBITUARIES

Jul 1, 2007

Richard Melvin Johnson, Jr., of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007 in Gulfport. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard M. Johnson, Sr., and Iva Mae Wade Johnson; son, Richard Jerry Johnson; and two granddaughters, Michael Christelle Rothe and Tonya Marie Cook. Richard is survived by five children, Jennifer L. Kling (Patrick) of North Carolina,...

Jul 1, 2007

Randy Dale Simmons, age 31, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2007 in Kiln, MS. Randy was a native of Jacksonville, Florida and was a long-time resident of Kiln. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his fahter, James Donald Simmons; and his grandparents, James Claude Simmons, Nellie Simmons, and John T....

Jun 30, 2007

Jean Eakin, 80, died peacefully at her home in Diamondhead, Mississippi on June 30, 2007. Sula Jean Yeager Eakin was born October 8, 1926 in Ozark, Arkansas. She moved to New Orleans, Louisiana to begin a long nursing career after graduating from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She worked at the former Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, practiced...

Jun 30, 2007

Lucille Mercedes Morse Weinard, age 87 of Biloxi, died on Saturday, June 30, 2007 in Biloxi. Arrangements are being handled by THE RIEMANN FAMILY'S Riemann Funeral Home, Beauvoir Road Chapel in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.

Jun 29, 2007

John Sterling Simmons, age 82, resident of Gulfport, died Friday, June 29, 2007 in Biloxi. A great man has left this earth. For those who had the opportunity to know him, feel blessed that he touched your life. He knows how greatly he will be missed. JohnaÌ‚â‚â„¢s nickname was aÌ‚â‚Å“Smiling Johnâ₝ and his grin was contagious. Anyone visiting the Simmons...

Jun 27, 2007

Andrew John Harrington, 78 of Lakeview Nursing Home in Gulfport, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in Gpt. He will be sent from THE RIEMANN FAMILY'S Riemann Funeral Home, Biloxi to the Ronk Funeral Home in Alamo, TN, for services. No local services will be held. Please sign the guestbook below and we will forward this to the family.

Jun 27, 2007

Sally Ann Knight, 69, of Woolmarket passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at her residence. Ms. Knight was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, lived most of her life in Colorado, and was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 20 years. She was a registered nurse for over 30 years, and loved working in her garden. She was a...

Jun 26, 2007

Daniel Beard Pierce, 24, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2007. Daniel was born in Biloxi, MS, but made Louisiana his home for the past year. Daniel proudly served in the United States Marine Reserves, and after his discharge, he began working offshore, where he felt he found his lifelong career. The family would like to...

Jun 26, 2007

Roland J. """"Smithy"""" Smith, age 73 of Saucier, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Smith served in the United States Army, with two tours of duty in France and one tour of duty in Germany. He retired as an Army Medic after 20 years of service. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents, Meridith and...

Jun 25, 2007

Robert Earl Nece, 79, of Biloxi, died Monday, June 25, 2007 in Biloxi. He was a native of Philadelphia, PA and moved to the coast from St. Petersburg, FL 8 years ago. """"Mr. Bob"""" worked at Casino Magic for 4 years in the mail room and he owned/operated a private investigation company in St. Petersburg. He never met a stranger...

Jun 25, 2007

Homer L. McKnight, Sr., 62, of Picayune, formerly of Long Beach, died Sunday, June 24, 2007 in Picayune. He was a native of Union, MS and lived most of his life on the coast. He retired from the MS Highway Patrol, The Harrison County Sheriff's Department, and Harrison County Buildings and Grounds. He was of the Baptist faith. He was...

Jun 25, 2007

Alma Christine Edwards, age 96, of Biloxi, MS, died June 25, 2007, in Biloxi. Miss Edwards was a native of Wesson, MS, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, and a resident of Biloxi for the past ten years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven. Miss Edwards was preceded in death by her parents, Archie Baker Edwards...

Jun 24, 2007

Russell Irvin Peterman, 73, of Lyman, died Saturday, June 23, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Peterman was a native and lielong resident of Lyman and was a member of First Baptist Church, Lyman. He worked as a mechanic for Peterman's Garage, Stribling Equipment, and Puckett Machinery. He enjoyed Bee Keeping, Deer Hunting, and Mules. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 24, 2007

Leona Estella Daily Underwood, age 89 of Bendale, died on Sunday, June 24, 2007 in Bendale. Arrangements are being handled by THE RIEMANN FAMILY'S Gulf Coast Funeral Home, Three Rivers Road Chapel in Gulfport.

Jun 23, 2007

Novilee J. Cuevas, age 72, of Gulfport, died June 23, 2007 in Biloxi. Mr. Cuevas was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton Cuevas, Sr and Zadie Ladner Cuevas, brothers, Carlton Cuevas, Jr., Glen (Toby) Cuevas, a sister, Yvonne Cooper, and a nephew, Richard Graham. He is survived by his wife Sandra Moreau Cuevas of Gulfport, children, Kerry Cuevas of...

Jun 22, 2007

Sharon Kay Mathis Perez, age 44, a resident of Pass Christian passed away Friday, June 22, 2007. She was born in Columbus, Indiana and was a resident of the coast most of her life and she enjoyed camping and fishing. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Crawford Mathis, her grandmother, Lola Malone and her grandfather Clem Malone. Sharon...

Jun 22, 2007

Marlene Hicks, age 72, and a resident of Long Beach, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 in Biloxi. Marlene was a native of Sigourney, Iowa and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1968. She was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked at the Naval Home and the Navy Exchange. She was a...

Jun 22, 2007

William J. Norris, age 51, of Powder Springs, GA, died on June 22, 2007 in Powder Springs. Mr. Norris was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Michael Norris, his mother, Marilyn Norris, and his brother, John Norris. He is survived by his father, Richard D. Norris of Pass Christian, MS,; four brothers, Richard F. Norris and his wife, Coylean...

Jun 22, 2007

Jun 21, 2007

Mrs. Mary Nell Avara Boykin, age 82, native of Meridian, MS and a resident of Gulfport died on Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Gulfport. Mrs. Boykin was preceded in death by her parents, Ben C. Avara, Sr. and Rubye Thomas Avara; first husband, Eugene Yarbrough; and a brother, Ben C. Avara, Jr. She is survived by her husband of over...