Tom Lynn Boyd, 77, of Wade, MS died Thursday January 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Pearl Boyd; and his wife, Florence M. Boyd.

Charles Edward Havard, 76, of Wade, MS died January 1, 2009 in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his parents, Roland Franklin Havard and Raybell Brown Havard.

Willis L. Culberson, 87, of Escatawpa, MS died January 3, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Philadelphia, MS to the late Porter and Ola Culberson. Preceded in death also by his daughter, Shirley Soles; four brothers and one sister.

Grace Cowart Greenough, 94, died January 3, 2009 in Starkville, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Harriette Cowart; her husband, Mayo E. Greenough; sister, Sidney Cowart Krebs; and brother, Judd Cowart.

Margaret Heidelberg, 79, of Pascagoula died Jan. 3, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, James C. (Monk) Heidelberg; her parents, C. C. and Inez Mohon; and brothers; Preston Mohon and Dick Mohon.

Donald Wayne Burge, Jr., 45, of Gautier, MS, died January 4, 2009 in New Orleans. A native of Tylertown, MS, he was born to Donald Wayne Burge, Sr. and Gwen McCardle Burge. Also preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis Thaxton, Laura Thaxton, Clara Burge and Hilary Burge.

Mrs. Verna (Ann) Luvenia Dailey-Palmer, a native Moss Point, MS, formally of Los Angeles, CA, died January 4, 2009 at her home in Aiken, SC. Preceded in death by her parents, Booker T. Dailey and Irma R. Stanton-Dailey; brothers, Robert W. Dailey and Glenn A. Dailey.

Sally Rabby Rouse, died January 4, 2008. Born to Sophie and Howard Rabby in Escatawpa. Preceded in death sisters and brothers: Mabel Hunt, Agnes Pierce, Juanita Nelson, Jewell Frigo, Howard Rabby and Herald Rabby.

William Albert Schaefer, 83, of Escatawpa died January 05, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Joe Schaefer and Thera Doshie Goins Schaefer, and wife Mary Eva Schaeffer.

Mrs. Georgia L. Thrash Jackson, a resident of Moss Point died January 5, 2009. Services: Pine Grove C. P. Church, 6451 Co Rd 189, Marion Jct., AL.

Richard Henry Owl, 58, of Moss Point, MS died January 5, 2009.

William Albert Schaefer, 83, of Escatawpa, MS, died January 05, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Joe Schaefer and Thera Doshie Goins Schaefer and his wife, Mary Eva Schaeffer.

Mrs. Merle Jenkins Callender, 89, of Pascagoula, died January 6, 2009. She was born in Carpenter, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Herbert Callender; son, James Herbert Callender; four brothers and three sisters.

Helen Josey, 80, of Moss Point, formerly of Greene County, MS, died January 6, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd G. Josey and her parents, Minnie Kittrell and William R. West.

Jacqueline Kluender, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 6, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, William Kluender and her father, Audley Curtis.

Carl Verbeke, Sr., 83, of Moss Point, MS died January 6, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, William Edward Verbeke, Sr. and Alice Grierson Verbeke; brothers, Billy and Roy Verbeke.

Dillon Christian Cumbest, died January 7, 2009. Preceded in death by great-grandfathers Harley Stork and Curtis Aycock; Aunt Regina Stork of Pascagoula; great-grandparents, Earl and Mary Sue Cumbest of Wade; great-grandparents Leo (Sr.) and Mabel Noble of Vancleave, MS.

Hillard Dempsey Cumbest, died January 7, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mattie Cumbest. Hillard was the retired owner of  Cumbest Manufacturing Company, Wade, MS.

Beatrice Nobles, 75, of Vancleave, MS, died January 7, 2009 in Vancleave. Preceded in death by her father, Rudolph Nobles; mother, Violet Quave Higginbotham; step-father, Martin Higginbotham; sister, Gertrude Nobles; brother, Rudolph "Rudy" Higginbotham.

Blake Cameron Richardson, infant, born in Pascagoula, died January 7, 2009. Preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Cole A. and Joyce Nelson; Carnell and Nerrene Richardson and Durward and Dorothy Carpenter.

Mrs. Clareser Bowers Moore, a former resident of Moss Point, born to the union of Mrs. Jessie Mae McCorvey and the late Mr. Blanchet Williams Sr.; died January 8, 2009.

Rev. Robert R. Wilson, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 8, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He served as the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs for sixteen years.

Aaron Lee Bridges, 80, of Pascagoula, died January 9, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Aaron Clyde Bridges and mother, Coy Lee Roseberry; a sister, Mannette Prainer. 

Tony Carroll, Jr., 77, of Ocean Springs died January 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Nell Carroll.

Donald Paul Carter, 10 days old, of Ocean Springs, died January 9, 2009.

Tina Maria McKee, 44, of Ocean Springs, died January 9, 2009. Preceded in death by her mother, Deanna McKee.

Mrs. Shirley Fay (Creel) Williams, of Pascagoula, died January 9, 2009. She was born to Eva and Roland Creel. Also preceded in death a son, George Emory Williams.

Irene Lesley Hogue, 91, of Pascagoula, MS, died January 10, 2009 in Memphis, TN. Preceded in death by her husband, John B. Hogue and her two children, Ronald Boyce Hogue and Norma Hogue Hinton.

Barry Scott McCrory, 43, of Pascagoula, MS, died January 10, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Jammie McCrory; a brother, David McCrory and infant sister, Juandena McCrory.

Windell Ramoan Stacy, 41, born in Meridian, MS, died January 10, 2009. Preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Verner Talley.

Fred Darrow Warren Jr., 65, of Escatawpa, died January 10, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred Warren Sr. and Lorene Warren Romdall.

Benton Albert Webb, 83, born January 1, 1926, died January 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Matilda Webb and a brother, E. J. Webb There will be no funeral, a celebration of his life on January 24, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church in Vancleave, MS.

Howard Bardwell, 84, of Moss Point, died January 12, 2009.

Mrs. Dixie McCall Edwards, 80, a former resident of Pascagoula, died Jan. 12, 2009 in Pensacola, FL. Preceded in death by her parents, Dewey G. and May Belle McCall; husband, Herman D. Edwards and one son, Jerry D. Edwards.

Elijah Luvell Watson, died January 12, 2009. Preceded in death by his sister, Raven A. Ladnier; paternal grandmother, Annye Pearl Watson and great-uncle, Paul Ladnier.

Paul E. McNally, 59, of Gautier, MS, died January 13, 2009 at his home. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth (Jackson) and John R. Otis, William and Jane McNally; his parents, Ruth (Otis) and Paul Thorp McNally.

Joseph Andrew, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS, died January 14, 2009.

Foster Douglas "F.D." Houston, Jr., 36, died January 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Foster William and Lillian Houston; paternal grandmother, Ron and Betty Hasbrook; maternal grandparents, Leroy Clark and Mavis Barton Clark.

John F. Molden, 72, of Moss Point, died January 15, 2009.

James Edward "Jim" Carson, 73, died January 16, 2009.  Preceded in death by his parents, Foster Lafayette Carson and Ethel Mannich Carson, and his first wife, Regina Godley Carson.

Mrs. Oma Katherine Burt, 82, of Hurley, died January 17, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Edwin E. Burt, III, and her parents, William and Viola Powell.

Barbara Bailey, 74, of Ocean Springs, died January 18, 2009.

Cecil Lavon Herring of Vancleave, died January 19, 2009 in Pascagoula.

Elizabeth (Betty) Duddleson Beery, 96, of Pascagoula, died January 20, 2009. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the only child of Capt. John Marshall and Gertrude Sharpe Duddleson. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dean Beery, Sr.; her parents; a son, Marshall Duddleson Beery and a grandson, John Christopher Beery, Jr.

John Eugene Gildea, Sr., 56, of Vancleave, MS, died January 21, 2009, in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lee "Sam" Gildea.

Mrs. Aurine Davis Gallaher, born in Greene County, TN and died in Ocean Springs, MS, January 22, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter C. Davis, Sr. and Fanny Ghormley Davis; sisters, Maneeta Davis and Mary Helen Taylor; brothers, Walter C. Davis, Jr. and William G. Davis; husband, Fritts Gallaher; granddaughter, Deborah Dodd; and son-in-law, Edwin Dodd.

George C. Fero, 72, of Vancleave, MS died January 26, 2009, in Vancleave. Mr. Fero was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Ocean Springs Genealogical Society. Preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Veronica Fero; brother, William E. Fero.

Myrtie Mae Cooper, 94, of Helena, MS died January 28, 2009 in Hurley, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Thomas Cooper; parents, Jesse and Wertie Peeples; great granddaughter Alison (Allie) Cooper Stringfellow and her brothers, Ira Peeples, Fred Peeples, J.R. Peeples, Boley Peeples.

Barbara Lee Johnston, 56, of Vancleave, MS died January 28, 2009 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rosetta Riscoe; brother, Blake Riscoe and her daughter, Tara Ann Johnston.

Patricia Ann Robinson, 62, of Lebanon, TN died January 30, 2009 in Lebanon.

Julia Hollaway Broome, 78, of Red Bank, TN. Preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Mildred Beatrice Hollaway; and brother, Dr. William (Bill) Hollaway.

Alice "Della" (Benezue) Ladnier,100, of Pascagoula, MS died January 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Scranton, now known as Pascagoula, to the late Raphal and Alice Benezue. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ladnier; son, Robert Ladnier; daughter, Jean Olier; grandson, Tony Olier; brothers, Edwin and Ralph Benezue and sister, Lillian Jones.

Georgia Hannah, 72, of Moss Point died February 1, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Catherine DuBose; her husband, Sam Hannah; her daughter, Wilma Hannah; five brothers, Walter Lee, Carceal, Johnnie, George Lee and Willie Gould DuBose and one sister, Argenie DuBose.

Patricia Ann Wilkerson Albritton, 71, of Moss Point, MS died February 2, 2009 at her residence. Preceded in death by her husband, James C. Albritton Jr., her parents; Sam & Inez Wilkerson and a sister, Kathleen Pope.

Charles Sinclair Cowie, Jr., 53, of Vancleave, MS died Feb. 5, 2009.

Dorothy Mae McCurdy, 89, of Pascagoula, MS died Febuary 6, 2009 at her home. She was born in Inverness, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert McCurdy; daughter, Terry Hall; grandson, Joshoua Steven Lee; one sister and three brothers.

Freddie Ray Nolf Jr., died February 6, 2009 in Gautier. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Mr. Buster Nolf and Mrs. Dora Mae (Perry) Nolf of Escatawpa, MS. A Celebration of Freddie's Life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Windsor Park, 6108 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS.

Georgia Ann Eble, 61, of Pascagoula died Febuary 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ladnier; a son, Robert Ladnier; a daughter, Jean Olier and grandson, Tony Olier; two brothers, Edwin and Ralph Benezue and one sister, Lillian Jones.

George Wayne Green, 62, of Pascagoula, MS passed away February 8, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Willie Mae Green.

Robert Leroy Emerson, 77, died February 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry L. and Bernise Emerson; his loving wife, Rose E. Emerson and his daughter, Rhonda Kaye Delmas.

Raymond Andrew Burke, 50, of Vancleave, MS died February 10, 2009, in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Burke and a brother, Bryan Burke.

Larry O. Carter, 69, a native of Hurley, MS died February 11, 2009 in George County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Earlie McBride Sr. and Loda Mae Carter; his brothers, Earlie (Earl) McBride Jr., Carley Jarrold Carter, Charles Byron (Tinky) Carter, Jerry Lynn (Lenny) Carter.

Mrs. Virginia "Ginger" Delarosa, 60, of Pascagoula, MS died February 13, 2009. She is preceded in death by her father, Dr. William Herbert Harris, Jr. and sister, Edith Catherine "Dee" Harris.

Hilda Golden Sheneman, 88, of Ocean Springs died February 14, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Sheneman.

Aubrey Juanita "Nita" Baria, died February 15, 2009.

Mrs. Myrtle Goss Canard, 97, of Gautier, MS, formerly of Hattiesburg, died Sunday, February 15, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by parents, Aquilla K. Goss and Callie Phillips Goss; her husband, Charlie C. Canard and sisters, Lena G. Beeson and Ruby G. Havens.

Scranton Cemetery

Albert Denon Long, 60, of Helena, MS, passed away February 23, 2009, at the Biloxi VA Hospital. Albert was born in Wesson, MS, to the late James and Feriba Long (Long's Auto Parts, formally of the Orange Grove Comunity, Moss Point, MS). He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joey Long; sister Carolyn; and a brother James ?Jimmy? Long.

Daniel Lee Morgan, 60, of Pascagoula, MS, died February 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Morgan.

Holden Lee Grant Spears, of Gautier died February 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by an aunt, Teresa Benjamin; great-grandfather, David E. Parnell and Great-great-grandmother, Abby.

Machpelah Cem.

Jerry Eugene Alexander, 66, a native of Cone Hattie, MS and resident of Moss Point, MS passed away in Pascagoula on February 27, 2009. Visitation will be held on at First Assembly of God in Grand Bay, AL.

Arnold E. Dethloff, 85, a native of Escatawpa, MS and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL died February 27, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Margaret Dethloff.

Alonzo Waltman, 82, a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS died Friday, February 27, 2009, in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his son, James Will Waltman and great-grandson, Nicholas Pace.

Eva L. Brent, 89, of Ocean Springs died February 28, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Jerry Gene Jernigan, 69, a resident of Escatawpa, MS, died February 28, 2009. Jerry was born in Brewton, AL. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Jernigan and a son, Johnny Jernigan.

Gertrude Hilliard Kelley, 86, former resident of Pascagoula, died February 28, 2009 in Charlottesville, VA.

Calvin Adrian Robinson, 46, of Pascagoula died Feb. 28, 2009. Born to Gayle Bass and the late Fredrick Jackson.

Thurman Thompson, 46, of Helena, MS died February 28, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK. Preceided in death by his parents, Richard and Marie Thompson.

Roshun Harrison died March 1, 2009. Born to Joseph and Glamordine Harrison in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Harrison; paternal grandfather, Willie Harrison; brother, Darren Dell Harrison; maternal great grandparents, Powell and Claudia Parker; paternal great grandmother, Lena Bradley; and his maternal grandmother, Ernest Mae Stevens.

Byron Ellis Sherrod, born in Moss Point, died March 1, 2009 in Dallas, TX. Preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean Long.

Mrs. Juanita Joann Zink, 82, of Mobile, AL died March 2, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. She was born in Washington, Indiana. She was a longtime resident of Indianapolis. Preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Hazel Livingston and husband, Harold Zink.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Mitchell, 65, of Moss Pont, died March 3, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Charles B. (Chuck) Neal died March 3, 2009. He was the eighth child, born to Edward and Elizabeth Neal in Detroit, MI. Also preceded in death by five brothers, Jack, Robert, Teddy, Dale and Richard and one sister, Willow. Memorial service: St. John's Episcopal Church parish hall.

Charles B. (Chuck) Neal died March 3, 2009. He was the eighth child, born to Edward and Elizabeth Neal in Detroit, MI. Also preceded in death by five brothers, Jack, Robert, Teddy, Dale and Richard and one sister, Willow.

Ann Jarvis McPhearson died March 4, 2009, at the age of 96. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jarvis. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, J. H. Jarvis and sister Ruby Bagley.

Peter Raymond Mohr, 84, a resident of Vancleave, MS and Mobile, AL, died March 5, 2009 at his home in Mobile, AL. Born in Grand Island, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter F. and Vada Mohr; his wife of 43 years, Nola McMillian Mohr and son, Richard Raymond Mohr. Funeral services: Community of Christ Church, Vancleave.

Gwen Brown Bryner, 57, of Helena, MS died March 6, 2009 in Biloxi. Born in Natchez, MS.

Rachel Louise (Dunn) Lander, 79, of Brandon, MS, passed away March 8, 2009 in McComb, MS. Mrs. Lander was born in Thorn, MS. She was member of Caswell Springs United Methodist Church. Her husband, Rev. Pete Lander, served as a Methodist minister across south MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Pete Lander; her parents, Andrew Jackson Dunn Jr. and Jessie Clark Dunn; her brother, Andrew Dunn, and sisters, Gladys and Alice Dunn.

Stanley Earl Harkleroad, 67, of Ocean Springs, MS died March 9, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Cecilia Harkleroad, parents, Stanley Cotch Harkleroad, Sr. and Madeline Gilley.

Larry D. Williams, 56, of Pascagoula, born in Mobile, AL, died March 9, 2009. Funeral Services: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 5425 Grierson Street, Moss Point.

Diana Kay Gollott, 57, a resident of Gautier died March 10, 2009. Born in Gainesville, FL. Preceded in death by her father, Timothy Stevens; grandparents, Dorothy and John Stokes and Shearley and Nancy Strickland; niece, Jacqueline Lee Moore. Visitation: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gautier. Memorial Service with Father Charles Nutter officiating.

Dianne DuBose Sellers, died March 13, 2009. 

Douglas Jordan Oliver, 61, of Big Point, MS, died March 15, 2009. Born in Seekonk, MA.

Rebecca Lynn Shemwell, 54, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Irene Kozlowski Horn.

Harold Everett Vice, 84, of Helena, MS, passed away March 14, 2009. Born in Clay City, Indiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Florence Vice; his first wife, Leola B. Vice and sons, Joe and Jerry Vice. Family researcher:  Sharon Vice McQueen sleepysocks@cableone.net

Dr. Murray Kellar, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 15, 2009 at his home. Murray was a retired USAF LTC hospital dentist and currently served as Director of Dental Services at the VA Hospital in Biloxi. Services to at the Chapel Building 1, VA Hospital, Biloxi.

Denise Marie Hall Lewis, 44, a native of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Onnie Earl and Mildred R. Hall and mother in law, Ivy Lewis.

Betty Jean Westbrook, 70, of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Estes and Mae Edna Hudson; her brothers, James Hudson and Charlie Hudson.

David Eugene Smith, 70, of Pascagoula, passed away March 16, 2009, at his home. Mr. Smith was born in Archibald, LA, to Eugene Russell and Vera Elizabeth Smith. Preceded in death also by his son, John David Smith; his father-in-law, John A. Ellis; his sister-in-law, Debbie Arnold and his nephew, Nick Woods.

Clarence Bernard Sibley, 26, born in Pascagoula, died Mar. 17, 2009. Preceded in death by his sister, Jolanda Burchfield.

Terry Ray Griswell, 49, of Irvington, AL, died March 18, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Ellisville, MS to James A. and Sarah Toomer. Preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wayne Toomer.

Mrs. Ruby Laverne Rasco, 90, of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 18, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Born in Lena, MS. Mrs. Rasco was a retired Teacher and Principal with the Pascagoula School District. She served as Teacher and Principal of South Beach Elementary and Principal of Lake Elementary. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Archie H. and Berdie L. Moore; husband, R. L. Rasco; two sisters, Bernice Perritt and Maxine McLelland Akridge.

Elaine Miller Harmon, 61, of Picayune, MS, formerly of Gautier, MS, died March 19, 2009 in Picayune, MS. Elaine was the former owner of Bel-Air Drugs in Pascagoula, MS and a pharmacist with Sav-Rex Drugs in Gautier, MS, Pascagoula, MS, and Vancleave, MS. She was last employed at the VA Center in Biloxi, MS. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pascagoula where she was a long time member of their choir. Elaine was a talented person and was an accomplished singer. She sang with the Musica Sacra Choir and Chamber Orchestra and the Singing River Choral. She was blessed to sing at the Vatican. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andy Harmon and her father, John N. Miller, Jr.

Ronald Edward Patterson, 68, of Pascagoula died March 19, 2009. Born in Milwaukee. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara Patterson of Milwaukee, WI and his granddaughter, Tara McDonough, of Prairieville, LA.

Robert Ryan Biggs, 39, passed away March 20, 2009 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was born in Pascagoula, MS.

Trinon E. Carter Sr., 79, of Gautier died March 20, 2009 at home. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline and two sons, Trinon Jr. and Steven.

Gloria "Glo" Jean Irvin, 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 21, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Adella and Frank Johnson; husband, Aaron Irvin and a sister, Patricia Jackson.

Ann M. Manley, a native of Wade, MS and a resident of Saraland, AL died Mar 21, 2009 in a local Jackson County.

Tommy Ray Thomas, 65, of Gautier, died March 21, 2009, in Gautier, MS.

Mavis Jean Coulter Clark, 68, of Pascagoula died March 22, 2009 at a local hospital. Born in Bass Field, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Coulter and Eather Anderson Bowman and her brother, Jerry Coulter.  

Kimoko Denise Young, born in Waynesboro, MS died March 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

Mr. Ollie Justus Brown, Sr. was born in Monroeville, AL to the late Edward and Sally Bell Brown. Died March 23, 2009 at his residence in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his son, Joel Brown; sisters, Artenzie Bright, Annie Bell McMillian, Genive Houston, Martha Brooks and O.D. McMillian; brothers, George Washington Brown, Alvin Brown, Ransom Brown, and Robert Brown.

Wanda Comello, 58, of Pascagoula, MS, died Monday, March 23, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Comello was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Nelson; mother, Melvina Nelson and a brother, Marshall Nelson.

Lela Mae Davis McCraw, 94, died March 23, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vancleave, She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, J. D. McCraw.

Walter Ollie Butterworth, 75, of Gautier, MS died March 24, 2009, in Moss Point, MS. Ollie was born in Talladega, AL to the late Lizzie Mae Cooper and William Horace Butterworth. He is also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters; William, J.C., Mary, Jeffie, and J. W.

Evelyn Inez Chestang Norvel (Ducky), 89, passed away March 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born December 18, 1919 in Scranton (Pascagoula), MS to Charles and Victoria Chestang, Sr. She married Frank Norvel, Sr. Preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Charles Chestang, Jr.; one sister, Margaret Chestanque' and one daughter, Mildred Norvel Fraizer.

Mary "Rita" Arnold, 89, passed away March 26, 2009 in Watkinsville, GA. She was born in Baltimore, MD on November 16, 1919. She resided in the Gautier, MS with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Arnold. She leaves behind her loving family of 1 brother and 5 children, 13 Grandchildren; 24 Great grandchildren, and 6 Great-great grandchildren.

Josephine Kulijof Hann, 81, of Ocean Springs, died March 26, 2009.

Mr. Joe Lewis Martin, 81, died March 26, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Born in Rocky Mountain, NC. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Wallace Mortan Martin and Norma Lewis Martin.

Mrs. Claudia M. Black, born to the union of Henry and Mary Gladney in McCool, MS. She was the fifth child of ten sibling. Mrs. Black passed away March 27, 2009 at her home on West Pine Street., Moss Point, MS. She was united in marriage to James B. Black of Fortworth, TX and to this union two children were born; Frances Elaine Black and James Michael Black. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Gladney; three brothers, Alfred, Jim and Lee Gladney; two sisters, Lee Anna Thompson and Ava G. Gladney; one son, James M. Black.

Christy Louise Braswell Coyne, 36, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 27, 2009 in Mobile, AL

Jim Terry Talbot, 78, of Gautier, MS died March 27, 2009 in Pascagoula. Jim was born in Canadian, Texas in 1930 to James and Nora Talbot. Jim was the last of seven children. 

Mattie Louise (Sprinkle) Bosarge, 55, native of Bayou La Batre, AL and a resident of Moss Point, MS died Saturday, March 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence M. Sprinkle, Jr.; two brothers, Michael Harris and Sonny Boyd Sprinkle and one sister, Donna Sasser.

Family researcher: David Sprinkle <JSpri24340@aol.com>

Thomas Creel 1771 and Elisabeth Dearman
John Creel 1802 and Kizziah Dearman, cousin
John Creel Jr 1825 and Hannah Rainwater
William Ransom Creel 1849 and Sabra Mahaleann Whittington
Lillian Eleanor (Lillie) Creel 1880 and Joseph Warren Sprinkle
Clarence Malcolm Sprinkle Sr 1906 and Mattie Louise Collier
Clarence Malcolm (Sonny) Sprinkle Jr 1929 and Ida Mae Stork
Mattie Louise Sprinkle

Billy Pat Tucker Jones, 61, a native of Neshoba County, Philadelphia, MS and a resident of Pascagoula died March 28, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother, Elzo Jones; grandmother, Arelor "Elor" Jones; brother, Harold Tucker-Jones and uncle, James Jones.

Mrs. Dorothy Fay Sanders, 60, passed away March 28, 2009 at her home in Gautier, MS. She was born in Simpson County, MS. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Willie Belle and Fred Hollingsworth, her sister, Ann Salters and her brother, Martin Hollingsworth.

Dorothy H. Brooks, 74, a lifelong resident of Helena, MS, died March 29, 2009. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Eva Hough; brother and wife, John and Shirley Maki and a sister and husband, Erlene and Allen Capers.

Jerry Lee Brown, 42, of Moss Point, died Mar 29, 2009 in Moss Point. He was born in Tchula, MS (Holmes County). He leaves five brothers; four sisters. Services: The Power of Deliverance Church, 2417 Guillottesville Rd, Gautier, MS

Frederick Terry Clark, 78, of Pascagoula, died March 29, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mavis Delora Madden Clark; infant son, Freddie T. Clark; parents, Frederick F. Clark and Josephine Elizabeth Ross Clark, a sister, Jane Elizabeth Clark Mitchell.

Richard Frison, 76, of Moss Point, died March 29, 2009.

Rexford Donovan Grierson, 69, a native of Moss Point, MS, died March 29, 2009.

Clarence Edward Handshaw, 52, a native of Ocean Springs, died March 29, 2009. Preceded in death by his father,  Sam B. Handshaw and his brother, Robert Williams.

Lorene Blakeney Walker, 80, died March 29, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Ms Walker was born May 11, 1928 in Smith County, MS to Weaver F. Blakeney and Nezzie Butler Blakeney Mozley. Preceded in death by parents, Weaver F. Blakeney and Nezzie Butler Blakeney Mozley; husband, Carl Walker; and sister, Irene Blakeney Ivey. Funeral services: Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Taylorsville, MS.

John Richard Blossman, 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died March 30, 2009, at his home in Ocean Springs, MS. He joined Blossman Gas, Inc., the company founded by his father, E. W. Blossman. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Board of Blossman Gas. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Woodrow Blossman and Arthemise Alsina Blossman.

Infant Emmanuel Christian Cole of Moss Point, MS, born March 30, 2009, died March 30, 2009.Emmanuel is preceded in death by his Maternal Great-Grandmother, Kathleen Bradley; Paternal Great-Grandmother, Dosha Cole; Paternal Great-Grandfather, Leevan Cole, Sr.; and Uncle Sammie Cole Jr.

Charlie Langham, 48, of Moss Point, was born February 13, 1961 to the late Harvey Langham, Sr. and Durlie Langham of Moss Point. Died March 30, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Langham Harvey Sr. and older brother, Harvey Langham, Jr.

Clarence Edward Beason, Jr., a native of Pascagoula, MS died March 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Beason, Sr.; two aunts, Gwendolyn Gary and Evelyn Washington; a nephew, Leroy Trotter, III; two uncles, Oliver Jones and Billy Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones.

Laura (Lou) Hudson Stebbins, 86, of Ocala, Florida, born in Pascagoula, MS, died March 31, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Sam S. Stebbins, Jr. and a sister, Nell.

Deana Marie Towler, 41, of Gautier died March 31, 2009.

Newton Perry Gautier, 83, a native of Gautier, MS, passed away April 1, 2009. He served as Jackson County Superintendent of Schools from 1960 to 1964. From 1954 to 1959 he served as Principal of the Ocean Springs High School and again from 1965 to 1966. From 1966 to 1974 he was Superintendent of the Pascagoula Municipal Separate School District. In July of 1974, he accepted the position as Principal of Our Lady of Victories Central High School in Pascagoula. Later in 1976 he accepted the position of Principal at Canton Public High School in Canton, Mississippi. He was a member of the first Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College District from 1960 to 1964. Mr. Gautier was preceded in death by his parents, Newton Houston Gautier and Mayo Golden Gautier; sisters, Eleanor McGrath and Mayfax Barlow. Funeral Service: Gautier United Methodist Church.

Quincey R. Johnson, 50, born in Pascagoula, died April 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA. Preceded in death by his father, Willie Watson, Sr.; Mother, Mary Alice Lett; step father, Hibbard Lett; devoted God parents, Ethel Fulford and Brown Walker; two sisters, Marilyn Johnson and Mary Mickel; one brother, Dontavious (Shun) Lett.

Jacob B. Fry, 77, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away April 3, 2009 at his home. Born in Moncla, LA. Preceded in death by his Father, Floyd Fry; Mother, Littie Neely; and Step-father, O.Y. Neely; a daughter, Sheila Ann Fry and 6 brothers and sisters.

Norbert Bryan Turner, 86, of Pascagoula, passed away April 3rd, 2008 at We Care Hospice in Moss Point. He was born to Mr. John and Lillian Turner.

Tolbert Ford Bennett, Jr., 87, a resident of Moss Point, MS, died April 5, 2009. On April 18, 1947 he took Emogene Swann as his lifelong partner in life for 40 years. From 1948 to 1958 he was employed at Spann Hardware in Moss Point and served as an Auxiliary Policeman for the city of Moss Point. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his wife, Emogene Swann Bennett; a baby boy, Bennett and his parents, Tolbert Ford Bennett, Sr. and Lottie Box Bennett.

Lynwood Joseph Clark, 80, a native of Pascagoula, died April 6, 2009. Born to the late Lynwood and Ethel Clark Sr.

Bruce Byron Bradley, 79, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away April 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Laurel, MS to the late David and Millie Bradley. He moved to Pascagoula and opened Bradley Jewelry Store. While owning and operating his business he became the First Mayor under a city council manager form of government in Pascagoula. He was an inspiration to many young men at Pascagoula High School while he served as head football coach. He helped establish the first Jackson County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. In addition to his parents he is pre,ceded in death by four sisters and his only son, David Bruce Bradley and grandchild, Leslie Mae Bradley.

Melba Diane Fisher, 58, died April 8, 2009 at her home in Lucedale,  MS. Born in Moss Point, MS, she was the daughter of the late Beautel Fisher and the late Ola Grace (Underwood) Fisher. Services: Barton Baptist Church, Hwy 63 South, Lucedale.

Dylan Bardwell, age seven weeks, of Pascagoula, MS, died Thursday April 9, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Edward "Sonny Boy" Rice, 80, of Gautier, passed away April 10, 2009 at his home. Mr. Rice was born in Jackson Co., MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Frances Savage Rice; his parents, Fred and Maggie Rice; a son, Edward A. Rice; two sisters: Trudy Rice and Velma Rice, and a brother, John Rice.

James "Chris" Riley, 52, a native of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs.

 Joe Westmoreland, Jr., 53, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was born July 16, 1955 in Tupelo, MS. He was the owner and operator of Dixie Glass on Market Street in Pascagoula. Mr. Westmoreland is preceded in death by his sister, Gail Westmoreland; his grandparents, Birdell and Elzie Holcomb and Lorene Harris; and father-in-law, Max Hughes. Memorial service in the funeral home chapel.

Scott Reynolds, 40, of Ocean Springs died April 13, 2009 at his home. Scott was born in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1987. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth I. Brummett; Wilson and Neva Reynolds.

Larry M. "Hattie" Hataway, 63, of Big Point, MS died April 14, 2009. Mr. Hataway was born in Mobile Al. He graduated from George County High School in 1965. He is preceded in death by his parents, B.R. and Lillie Hataway, Agricola, MS, and one grandson, John Alexander Sawyer III, Pascagoula, MS.

Ms. April Elaine Richards, 51, of Ocean Springs, MS, April 15, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Ms. Richards was born in Joplin. Preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Ruth Craig Richards. A memorial service at St. Johns Episcopal.

Edwin Alexander Flores, age 2, and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on April 17, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Edwin was preceded in death by grandparents, Jesus Flores and Maria Guadalupe Romero.

Dinah Marie Jones, 48, died April 18, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Gautier, Funeral service: Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA, wiyh Rev. Walter C. Jackson, Jr. Officiating.

Carlos R. Pabon, Major U. S. Army Retired, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away April 18, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Pabon was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 53 years. Mr. Pabon was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Amanda Elaine Pabon.

Otis George Lewelling Jr., 71, a long time resident of Cumbest Bluff Community, Jackson County, MS; died April 19, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Otis Lewelling; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Woodrow and Meda Switzer, brother-in-law, Earl Samples.

Brigadier General (Ret) Boyd E. ?Butch? King, Jr. passed away April 20, 2009. Mr. King was born on in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Wells King and his parents, Boyd Edwin King Sr. and Edna Hackman King Lewallen. Mr. King had been the CEO of VT Halter Marine since 2002. Mr. King was retired from the Army after 36 years of service. He served as an enlisted man, a NCO, a warrant officer, a commissioned officer and retired as a brigadier general. He served with honor in Vietnam and was subsequently stationed in Germany, England, various US postings and the Pentagon. Funeral services: Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Pascagoula, MS and Birmingham, AL funeral services: Our Lady of the Valley. 

Marjorie Weber Penton, 57, of Ocean Springs, formerly of Pascagoula, passed away April 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her father, Armeen William Weber, Jr.

Helen Waller, 73, of Moss Point, MS died Apr. 21,2009. Born in Philadelphia, to Earl and Annie Malone. She was a member of Eastside Assembly of God. Preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Holly Waller. Bro. Wendell Stork officiating.

Adelaide Theresa Magee, 65, died April 21, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Born in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Carrie Petite, Pascagoula, MS and husband, Wallace "Bo" Magee and son, Wallace A. Magee, Jr. of Moss Point.

Woodroe Brazzle, 52, of Three Rivers, MS died April 23, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Woodie was born to the late Odie V. Brazzle and Louella Brazzle.

Mr. Robert E. Taylor, 71, of Moss Point, passed April 23, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Taylor was born to the late Jessie Lee and Mack Arthur Taylor in Columbia, MS. Services: Christian Love Church of the Living God, 4412 Chillis Street, Moss Point, MS.

Major Nora Anniece "Sissy" Barber, 41,of Moss Point, MS, passed away April 24, 2009, in Escatawpa, MS. She was born in Moss Point, MS. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Barber of Moss Point, MS; her grandparents, John William and Nora Leslie Barber of Dixon, MS; her grandmother Lucille Moody Rogers of Escatawpa.

Mr. Bill Buckner, 56, of Pascagoula, MS died April 24, 2009. He was born in Lambert, MS and was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Royce B. Buckner; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone and Mrs. Exie Buckner.

Steven Lee Fairley, 28, of Pascagoula, died April 25, 2009. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Benard and Florence Fairley.

Annie Mary William Overman, 100, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 26, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Wayne County, MS to the late, John and Beadie Williams. Also preceded in death by her husband, Eli Willis "Bill" Overman; two sons, Johnny and Danny Overman; son-in-laws, Jim Summerall, Joe Buza and Gary Hall; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Overman Jones; three grandchildren, Misty Summerall, Davy McKee, and Kraig Hall. She is survived by seven children, 22 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 g-g-g-grandchild.

Mr. Gene Neely, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS died April 27, 2009, in Long Beach, MS. Mr. Neely was a native of Livingston, Montana. Preceded in death by his wife, Dottie Neely and a brother, Don Neely.

Mr. Lexie Lishman, 89, of Kosciusko, MS, formerly of Pascagoula passed away April 28, 2009 in Kosciusko. He was born in Louisville, MS. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Margie Lishman; two sons, David Lishman and Jerone Lishman; grandson, Gregory Lishman.

Fred Lewis King, 79, Pascagoula passed away April 29, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was born in Almond, Wisconsin and was a life time resident of Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Betty Lee King; son, Jerry Lee King and three sisters. He is survived by two daughters and five sons; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  

Mrs. Alice W. DeWitt, 90, of Moss Point, passed away April 30, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Jackson, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Littie Walker; husband, Russell DeWitt; daughter, Carmen Tysinger; sisters, Louise Hudson, Myrtle Green and Dollie Mae Sheffield; brothers, Horace, Forrest and Delmas Walker.

Ms. Remona Louise Bivins Cooper "LuLu", 53, of Pascagoula, MS was born to Miller Ray and Ada Bivins, passed away May 2, 2009 in Moss Point. Memorial: Bible Study Baptist Church, 5612 Grierson Street, Moss Point.

Johnny L. Parker, 56, of Ocean Springs, MS, died May 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Parker, Sr. and two sisters, Mary Hudson, Jeraldine Parker.

Mrs. Vera Pike Parker, 83, of Gautier, died May 2, 2009, in Gautier, MS. Mrs. Parker was born in Somerville, MA September 30, 1925. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril A. and Cicley J. Pike; brothers, Lloyd Pike, Roland Pike, Nelson Pike and Clifford Pike; and sister, Flora Finlayson. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Gautier.

Benny DeSantis, 75, Ocean Springs, died May 5, 2009.

Marjorie Thompson Chesser, 80, a longtime Pascagoula resident, died May 7, 2009 in Columbia, SC, where she had lived since 2005. She was born in Mobile County, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Caney Alonzo and Pearle Ophelia Perry Thompson and her husband, Paul L. Chesser, who died in 2001.

William James Mendenhall, of Gautier passed away May 13, 2009. Born in Clifton, AL to the late Mr. and Mrs. Petlean and Willie Mendenhall. Preceded in death by his brother, George Mendenhall; sister, Willie Mae Bonner.  

Dannis "Danny" Jerome Bolden, died May 14, 2009. Born to Dennie G. and Louretha Bolden of Moss Point. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gabriel and Isabella Bolden and maternal grandparents, Jake and Willie Mae Nash, of Union, MS.

Lt. David Clayton Hunnings, 37, born in Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Helena died May 15, 2009 in Mobile.

Wanda Prescott, 85, of Columbia, MS passed away May 17, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Marguerite and Clarence E. Clark Sr.

Mrs. Leona Small Johnson, 94, of Pascagoula, MS.passed away May 20, 2009 at her, home.  She was born in Jackson County, She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Small and daughter, JoAnn Small Rinks. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband and her children; 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lucile Hussey, 97, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 21, 2009. She was born May 4in Bogalusa, LA to the late C. N. and Fannie Lewis Callahan. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Henry Hussey, Jr.; one son, Jim Hudson; one brother, Wendell Callahan and two sisters Marqurite Boswell and Florence Smith.

Shirley P. Wade, 76, of Pascagoula died May 23, 2009.

Kihanna La'Miracle Jones, of Pascagoula, MS was born June 21, 2008 passed away May 26, 2009.

Mr. Roscoe Ward, Sr., 58, was born in Onslow County, NC died May 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dollie Craft; father, Joseph Franklin; brother, James Ward; sister, Georgia Parker.

Bobby Joe Kelly, 66, of the Latimer Community, passed away June 3, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Joyce Kelly, Jr.; a sister, Sue Delaney and a brother, Jimmy Dale Kelly.  

Charles Victor Hudson Jr., 90, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away June 4, 2009. He was born and raised in Pascagoula, MS and spent most of his life in New Orleans before retiring to Ocean Springs. Private services were held in Tennessee.

Catherine Myer, 49, of Nashville, TN passed away at her home on June 5, 2009. Cate is preceded in death by her father, William Myer and her aunt, Lily Behl.

Grace Webb Boone, 91, of Ocean Springs died June 6, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Born in Atmore, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Callie Boone; sister, Blanche Boone; brothers, Gordon D. Boone and Ralph Boone.

Mrs. Ruthie Mae "Mama Doll" Faggard, 79, of Wade, MS passed away June 8, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. She was born November 26, 1929 in Jackson County, MS. She retired as Deputy and Bailiff for Jackson County Sheriff's Department after 19 years service. Mrs. Faggard was preceded in death by her parents, Quitman and Gladys Cumbest and brother, Cleveland Cumbest.

Aven Curtis Bilbo, Sr., 86, died June 9, 2009.  Born June 18, 1922, in Moss Point, son of Enis Bilbo and Virginia Fleming Bilbo.

Herbert F. Tscheulin, Jr., 76, died June 10, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was born June 19, 1932 In Annapolis, MD, the son of the late Ola M. Tscheulin and Herbert F. Tscheulin, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi and a son, Glenn. Memorial service: Loch Raven United Methodist Church, 6622 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD.

Karen Rebecca Tillman Copeland, 41, a native of Pascagoula, MS, a resident of Grand Bay, AL, passed away June 11, 2009. Preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Renee Copeland and one brother, David Noel Copeland.

Mr. Everett Evander Salisbury, 83, of Mobile, AL, passed away June 12, 2009. Mr. Salisbury was born on January 19, 1926 in Gautier, MS. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, J.B. and Maude Guilotte Salisbury; his first wife, Helen Sloan Salisbury; his second wife, Mary Woodruff Salisbury; a sister, Delores Mire and 2 brothers, Joseph "Pete" Salisbury and Robert "Son" Salisbury. With Rev. Larry McVeay officiating.

Althea Edwina "Rete" Murphy Flurry, 83, of Vancleave, MS passed away June 13, 2009; born June 17, 1925 in Vancleave. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Quinton Flurry; her parents, Thomas L. Murphy, Sr. and Lillie Murphy; three brothers, Thomas L. Murphy, Jr., Palmer Murphy and Omar Murphy; one sister, Maudree Tootle.

James Farr, 85, of Big Point, MS. passed away June 15, 2009 in Biloxi, MS.

Mrs. Virginia Rivers Atwell Lyons, 87, of Kreole, MS died June 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was born July 8, 1921 in Citronelle, AL to Nancy Sullivan Rivers Atwell and Dorsey Rivers.

Robert Alvin Evans, 54, of Helena, MS passed away June 17, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his father, Alvin Andrew Evans; step-father, Sidney Boutwell; brother, Billy Ray Evans; sister, Betty Lou McNeely; nephew, Joseph Ray Evans; grandparents, Jeptha and Nora Dunn and Chester and Willie Mae Evans; and uncles, Tommy Dunn and Herbert Dunn.

Helen Wood von Sprecken, 88, of Moss Point, MS passed away June 17, 2009 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her son, Ted von Sprecken III and parents, Walter and Bessie Wood.

Lee Edward Whitaker, 77, passed away June 18, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Whitaker was bornto the late Leo and Bessie Whitaker in Hamburg, Arkansas. A Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church.

Annie Mae Rankins Chambers, 84, was born December 15, 1924 to William and Fannie Rankins in Burnt Corn, AL, died June 20, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Henry L. Chambers; her parents, William & Fannie Rankins; one son, Henry C. Chambers; one brother, William Rankins, Jr.; and one grandson, Graylon Joseph. She leaves seven daughters; one brother; nineteen grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and relatives and friends. Services: Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1028 Denny Ave., Pascagoula.

Zelra Andrew Lambert, 86, a resident of Pascagoula passed away June 21, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born November 12, 1922 in Gloster, MS and was a native of Monticello, MS. Preceded in death by his son, Richard Andrew Lambert; granddaughter, Susan Short; parents, Rev. John Lambert and Anna Powell Lambert; one sister and three brothers, Vernell Deer, Wilson S. Lambert, Delmo Lambert and his twin brother, E. J. Lambert.

Mr. Harvie Moore, 83, Moss Point, MS died June 23, 2009.

Services for Steve Alexander were held at John E. Stephens Chapel with the Revs. Shawn Holley, and John Stephens officiating. Mr. Alexander, 53, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 24, 2008 at Neshoba General Hospital.

Tom Johnson, Sr. 73, was born to the late George and Viola Johnson in Memelle, AL, died June 24, 2009.

Mrs. Geraldine Coe Hamlett, 80, died June 24, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Archie Hamlett.

Charles Alex Fayard, 85, a native of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away June 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Fayard was the last survivor of eight children born to John and Marie Fayard.

Linda N. Coulter, 57, of Moss Point, MS passed away June 27, 2009 in Moss Point. Mrs. Coulter was born in Union, MS and was a life long resident of Jackson County. She was a member of Canaan Assembly of God where she was a Sunday School teacher, and involved in the women's ministry. Mrs. Coulter had also been on mission trips to Guatemala. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Black. Services for Mrs. Coulter will be at Canaan Assembly of God with Rev. Rodney Coleman officiating.

Annie Mae Richard Hebert, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away June 27, 2009.

Mr. Philip Paul Dellenger, 85, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at his home June 28, 2009. Mr. Dellenger was
born April 19, 1924 in Biloxi.

Ms. Lirrel A. Graves, 84, of Three Rivers, MS passed June 28, 2009.

Mr. Elmer J. "Checker" Baum, 95, of Pascagoula, MS passed away July 1, 2009. He was born December 20, 1913 in Slidell, LA. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1933.  Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anne Antoinette Baum.

Mrs. Doris McInnis Knight, 89, passed away July 2, 2009 at her home in Ama, LA. Mrs. Knight was born March 15, 1920 in Leaksville, MS to the late William Linwood McInnis and Lois Breland McInnis. She was a Homemaker, Mother, and a Pastor's wife to her husband the late Rev. Stephen Knight. Together the Knight's pastored for 43 years.

Madisyn Scarlet Ball, infant, of Ocean Springs died July 7, 2009.

Dorothy Joy (Reed) Wixon, 80, of Pascagoula, died July 2, 2009, born April 13, 1929 in Mound, LA to the late William and Maude Reed. She was in a family of eleven siblings. She married I. A. Wixon, she lost her husband of 54 years two days before Katrina.

Julius Dolze Broussard, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, July 3, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Broussard was born July 3, 1936 at Point Cadet in Biloxi, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Anna Broussard Landry and Lessaint Broussard; his stepfather, Alire Landry; sister, Ida Louviere; brothers, Paul Huey Spell, Henry Broussard and Maxie Broussard.

Miss Kennadi Michelle Bonds, age 1 year, 3 months, and 1 day; born in Mobile, AL. Passed away July 6, 2009, in Moss Point.

Estes R. Doss ``Rusty', 93, formerly of Pascagoula, MS passed away July 7, 2009 in Grand Bay, AL. Mr. Doss was born April 4, 1916 in Mickey, TN to the late James and Anna Doss. He served as a paratrooper in WWII in the Army National Guard. He also worked as a stuntman in the entertainment industry. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gentile Doss in 2006.

Frank D. Trim Jr., 54, of Biloxi, MS, died July 9, 2009, in Biloxi. He was a native of Pascagoula, and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lillie Trim.

Destiny Sage Ates, 2 days old, of Moss Point, died July 10, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. Born on July 8, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Helen M. Couch, 84, of Moss Point, passed away July 11, 2009 in Moss Point. Mrs. Couch was born November 14, 1924 in Kiln, MS. Mrs. Couch was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moss Point for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Luke Pryor Couch and her parents, Alphonse and Lucy Necaise; sisters, Ruth Hill and Gladys McKay; brothers, Russell Necaise and Buford Necaise.

Sarah Stokes Harris, 70, of Pascagoula, MS died July 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born to Baylous Womack Stokes and Fannie Pearl Stokes and graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1957. Preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Dr. Stova B. McIlwain and Fannie Olivia McIlwain; nephew, Brad Womack Stokes.

Karen Bolton Wilson, 60, of Ocean Springs, MS died July 12, 2009 in Gautier. Preceded in death by her mother, Margaret McGregor Bolton and grandmother, Gertrude Soden McGregor.

Mrs. Annie Ophelia Simmons, 84, of Vancleave, MS died July 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Born on December 8, 1924. Preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Paul S. Simmons; father, Howard Owens; mother, Lillian (Calvin) Hessler; brothers, Milton Owens and Lealon Owens and a granddaughter, Paula Simmons.

David Scott Dempsey, 54, of Gautier, MS; born April 27, 1955 in Grafton, WV, died July 14, 2009 in Gautier, MS.

Mrs. Scarlet Chambers Haynes, 68, of Moss Point, MS died July 14, 2009 at home. Born in Beatrice, AL. Preceded in death by her mother, Brunetta Cauley Chambers, her father, Henry Lee Chambers; step-mother, Annie Mae Chambers, brother, Henry Charles Chambers and nephew, Graylon Christopher Joseph.

Sid Thomas, 68, formerly of Pascagoula, died July 15, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother, Marie Thomas.  Service: Hattiesburg, MS. 

Mr. Elden Theodore ?Butch? Powers Jr., 66, of Grand Bay, AL passed away July 16, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Born September 29, 1942 in Leland, MS to the late Elden and Edna Powers. Also preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Bosarge.

Mrs. Parthenia McLeod, 88, of Wade, MS passed away July 17, 2009. She was on born September 14, 1920 in LaGrange, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. Williams and Bessie M. Williams; her husband of 56 yrs., Baylos C. McLeod and 2 sisters, Opal Snyder and June Courtney.

Margaret Mary (Irwin) Fagan, 72 of Gautier, MS died July 21, 2009. She was born in New York City, NY on October 8, 1936. Margie was the eldest of four siblings. She joined Lemuel D. Fagan in wedded bliss. She was the mother of three children and the grandmother of twenty grandchildren.

Humphrey Planer, the son of the late Willie Planer and Ella Stringfield Planer, born October 24, 1930 in Escatawpa, MS died July 21, 2009. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Willie & Ella Planer; his only sibling, Paul Planer and wife, Bertha Planer; first cousin, Julia Budro; and father and mother-in-law, Qunnie & Maybell Liddell.

Richard Vardaman Taylor, 67, of Moss Point, MS died July 21, 2009; born on April 4, 1942 in Moss Point to the late Nathan Earl Taylor and Frances Lane Massey. He was a 1961 graduate of Moss Point High School. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Taylor; step-mother, Doris Taylor; step-father, A.S. Massey; sister, Doris Jean Cosgrove; and granddaughter, Cassandra L. Taylor.

Matilda Elizabeth "Betty" Bradford Milsted, 95, died July 22, 2009. She was born in Ocean Springs to Frederick "Fred" Bradford and Letecia Carver Bradford in 1913. She was first president of the 1699 Historical Society, and a long time member of the Ocean Springs City Museum Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission. As a descendant of William Bradford, Governor of the Plymouth Colony, she was a member of the Mayflower Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Milsted and two sisters, Vertalee Bradford Vancleave and Margaret Bradford Chasteen. Memorial: St. Paul UMC on Porter Ave, Ocean Springs.

Leander Green, Jr., born Mar. 24, 1957, died July 23, 2009; born March 25, 1957 to the Leander Green Sr. and Bertha Green in Tylertown, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Leander, Sr. and Bertha Green; paternal grandparents, Ellis and Elma Green; maternal grandparents, Walter and Lillie Barnes; one sister, Elvie Green; an uncle, Willie Barnes and aunt, Thelma Williams.

Robert Russell Brown, 68, of Gautier passed away July 24, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born in Everett, WA. Preceded in death by his brother, Tom Brown. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Craig Bradley, 50, of Moss Point, MS, died July 25, 2009.

John B. Whittington, 85, of Moss Point, MS passed away July 26, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Lutitia Poole Whittington; his wife, Eula Waymick Whittington.

Mrs. Maxine Bond, 97, died July 27, 2009 in Greenville, MS. She was born June 5, 1912 in Gloster, MS, the oldest daughter of the late Rev. G.C. Seidenspinner and the late Frankie Toler Seidenspinner. She was a well known and respected educator for 35 years as a beloved English teacher in both the Moss Point and Pascagoula school systems. Mrs. Bond was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Moss Point. Preceded in death by her husband, G. L. Bond and her son George Bond. Also, two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Blades and Mrs. Claire S. McKellar and a brother, H.L. Seidenspinner.

Ralph Owen Cumbest, 83, of Wade, passed away July 28, 2009 in Wade. He was born August 11, 1925 in Jackson County. Preceded in death by his wife, Chestine Cumbest; his parents, George and Bessie Cumbest and a brother, Benard Cumbest. He is survived by his five children, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Family researcher: Brenda (Waltman) Knippers bsknippers@aol.com

Ida Lee Hessbruegge, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, died  July 29, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Horst Josef Hessbruegge and her son, Bobby Hessbruegge.

Frances Molero, 55, of Moss Point, passed away July 29, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. Preceaded in death by her sisters, June Cruz and Cindy Martin; her brother, Percy Adams, Jr. and her parents.

Burlen Dunagan, a resident of Jackson County, MS passed away July 30, 2009. Born on December 29, 1927 in Campbell, Alabama to Kirby and Pearlie Knight Dunagan. Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Warren Dunagan, his parents and a brother, Bertram Dunagan. Funeral services will be at Forts Lake Assembly of God Church.

Ethel Mae Massey Reese, 67, passed away July 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born to Cleveland and Thelma Massey in Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Elijah, Joseph and Clinton Massey.

Rev. Kenna Byrd Sr., 80, passed away August 1, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born on March 26, 1929 in Biloxi, MS. Rev. Byrd was a United States Army veteran and a retired minister. Pastoring McAuthor Street Baptist Church and Parkway Baptist of Pascagoula before his retirement. Preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Ruby Byrd; his son, Kenna Byrd Jr.; his daughter, Pamela Byrd Faggard and his sister, Jerry Myres.

Michael Ray Elkins, 50, of Helena, MS died August 1, 2009 in Mobile, Alabama. He died from complications due to an automobile accident on February 25, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, E. Van and Jessie Elkins.

Clara Mae Favre, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away August 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Evergreen, AL, lived in Bay St. Louis and was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church before moving to Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Chester Favre, Sr. and her parents, Jessie & Cora Nobles.

Monell R. Leitz, 85, of Carrollton, KY, formerly of Ocean Springs, died August 1, 2009 in Carrollton. Mrs. Leitz was a native of Bude, MS and a longtime resident of the coast before moving to Carrollton, KY. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Leitz; a daughter, Patricia Cox; her parents, Merdick and Mary Smith Burr; 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

Phillip Perkins, 78, died August 1, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ. Previously from Gautier, MS. 

William E. "Bill" Feidt, 64, of Pascagoula, MS passed away August 2, 2009 at his home.

William "Jack" Tyson, 74, of Moss Point, passed away August 2, 2009 in Moss Point. He was born April 9, 1935 in Choctaw Co., Alabama. Preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Ann Brazell; his father, Charlie M. Tyson; his mother, Sadie Tyson Miller; his step-father, Raymond Miller; a brother, Thomas H. Tyson and two brother-in-laws; Jewel King and Johnnie Woods.

John Joseph Vitco, 88, of Gautier, MS died August 2, 2009. He was born August 23, 1920 in Clay County, West Virginia. Preceded in death by his parents, Steve John Vitco and Barbara Striek Vitco.

Mrs. Wanda C. Albro, 67, of Pascagoula, died August 3, 2009 in Gautier, MS. She was born April 13, 1942 in Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, George O. and Lunette Clark; a sister, Sherrie T. Clark and a son, Robert Delmas III.

Ora Lee Gasaway, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, died August 8, 2009. Born October 3, 1926 in Grand Bay, Alabama to Roy and Essie Gasaway. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roy Vernon Gasaway; two sisters, Marie Whitehead and Maxine Porter.

Peggy Renee Conover, 50, of Ocean Springs, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Jacksonville, NC. Preceded in death by her father, Ray Adams.

Mrs. Barbara Jean Booker, 78, a native of Meridian, MS and a long time resident of Moss Point, MS died August 5, 2009. She was born to the late James Bibbs and Mercede Crandle. Preceded in death by her parents and husband Mr. Elijah Booker. She leaves five daughters, eight sons; twenty-two grandchildren; sixty great-grandchildren.

Mark Prevost, 44, of Vancleave, died August 7, 2009, in Vancleave.

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Frenier Ferguson, 75, long time resident of Ocean Springs and Biloxi, died August 8, 2008, in Biloxi, MS. Born in Northampton, MA. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Laird Ferguson, sister, June Hall and brother, William Frenier, Jr.

Henry Samuel Bullock, 89, died August 9, 2009, in Pascagoula, MS. He was born September 24, 1919, in Camden, New Jersey the son of William and Amanda (Hampton) Bullock. He married Marie (Murphy) Bullock on May 25, 1946. Also preceded in death by his wife Marie; his brother, William Bullock and his sister, Mary (Bullock) Todt.

Vivian Prudence Williams Watts, passed away August 13, 2009 in Pascagoula. Vivian was the youngest of five girls born to Junius Willie Williams and Florence Elizabeth Willis Williams. Born on January 19, 1929 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Rosie Williams Malone, Marguerite Tyrus, and Alberta Buford. Visitation: The Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1028 Denny Avenue, Pascagoula.

Barney Lewis Mathis, Jr., 87, passed away August 16, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Barney Lewis Mathis, Sr. and Mary S. Mathis and his first wife Norma Carter Mathis

Georgia N. Rosonet, 80, of Ocean Springs, died August 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

Mr. Larry Goff, Sr., 71, a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS, died August 17, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Linda Goff; parents, Ernest and Ruby Goff and a brother, Howard Lynn Goff.

Mary Louise LeBlanc, 88, of Ocean Springs, died August 18, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was the owner and operator of Flippers Harbor I and Flippers Harbor II Restaurants, Biloxi. Preceded in death by her husband, Leo Jesse LeBlanc; parents, Arthur K. Price and Victoria Rose Miller; grandson, Trooper Robert G. Smith of the Florida Highway Patrol;and son-in-law, Joseph Milazzo

Eleanor Nevels, 82, of Ocean Springs, died Aug. 19, 2009.

Mr. Raymond Clyde Lee, 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away August 20, 2009. Born on October 27, 1935 in Marks, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Ethel Lee. Service: Midway United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Lillie Bell Cooper, 84 of Moss Point died August 21, 2009.

Frank G. Hilt, 91, of Ocean Springs, died Aug. 23, 2009, in Ocean Springs, MS.

Jacob Davis Guice, 93, died August 23, 2009, in Ocean Springs, MS. Born in Biloxi on October 18, 1915 to William Lee Guice and Lee Dicks Guice. Also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Guice Harrison; his brothers, William Lee Guice, Jr. and Steven L. Guice.

Mrs. Necie Barnes, 66, of Hurley, MS, passed away August 25, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Laurel, MS to the late Lester and Irma Burns.

Manuel G. Powell, Sr., 68, anative of Lakeshore, Hancock County and a resident of Vancleave, MS died August 28, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Windsor Powell.

Helen Phippips McLeod, died on August 29, 2009. Born in Moss Point, MS on December 26, 1926. Preceded in death by her parents, L. R. and Forestine Phillips of Moss Point and her sister and brother-in-law, W. R. and Patsy Prouse and her brother, "Skippy" Phillips. Private burial services.

Mary Ruth Lyons, 82, wife of Mack Lyons of Vancleave, MS, died Aug. 30, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

Mrs. Doris Jean (Thompson) Hooks, 76, born in Parks, AR., a resident of Gautier, MS died September 1, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Clifton R. and Bygie S. Thompson; husband, Marvin Denver Hooks; and son, Cecil Hooks. A memorial service will be held at Martin Bluff Baptist Church, Gautier.

Johnny Lee Walsh Sr., 64, of Vancleave, MS passed away September 2, 2009, born in Newton, MS to John D. and Elaine Walsh. Preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Walsh.

Dustin Lee Brown, 22, of Moss Point, MS, died September 3, 2009 as a result of a tragic traffic accident. Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Havard and his paternal grandfather, Olester Brown.

Willard Earl Billington, 77, of Ocean Springs passed away September 3, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Billington was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Willard Patrick and Flora O'Bannon Billington on September 25, 1931. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Florence Carleton, Hollie Billington, Esta Jackson, and Rolla P. Billington.

Marietta Krebs Olsen, 87, a lifelong resident of Pascagoula passed away Sept. 4, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born May 24, 1922 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Everette Olsen; parents, Sidione and Josephine Krebs; two brothers, Roy Krebs and Leo Krebs; five sisters, Lena Anderson, Rosie Colter, Bertie Woodward, Lillian Lago and Hilda Braneski.

Thomas Wayne Tomlin "Tommy", 57, a native of Pascagoula, MS, died September 4, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Davis and grandparents Doy and Elma Davis. Services: Trinity Bible Church, 7313 Elder Ferry Rd., Pascagoula.

Rita J. Turner, 61, of Gautier, MS passed away Sept. 4, 2009. She was born in Laurel, MS.

John Engle Smith, 88, of Pascagoula passed away Sept. 5, 2009. Born Sept. 7, 1920 in Shuqualak, MS. He was a retired owner and operator of Smith?s Body Shop in Pascagoula.

Mrs. Ola Mae Herron Wooten Rogers, 77, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, died September 7, 2009, in D'Iberville, MS. She was born in Sardis, MS to Louis & Octa Clark Herron. She owned and operated Ola's Snowballs. Preceded in death by her husbands, Joe Lee Wooten, Sr. & Johnny Rogers and her son, Foy L. Wooten.

Mrs. Emma Lou (Husband) Preston Knight, passed away September 8, 2009. She was the daughter of the late James and Geneva Husband. Preceded in her death by her husbands, Anthony Preston and Robert Knight; daughter, Emma Knight; granddaughter; Sharon David and friend Percy Brantley.

William Adams Schattgen, 89, of Pascagoula, died September 8, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Jerseyville, IL. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry Andrew and Alice Adams Schattgen and his sister, Betty DuRocher.

Felicia Cassandra Gaines (Lisa), the only child of Charlotte and Albert Anderson. Preceded her in death were great-grandmother, Sarah Bethea; grandmother, Salmoe McKinnis; "stepfather" M. C. Jones, and Albert Anderson. Visitation: Macedonia Baptist Church, Ocean Springs. (no DOD listed)

John Ferrer, 55, a resident of Pascagoula, MS passed away September 10, 2009 at his home in Flower Mound, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, James F. (Jake) and Sallie Ferrer; sister Peggy (Emory) Thaxton and brother-in-law, William D. Blake.

Teddy Wayne Scott, 48, of Ocean Springs, MS, died September 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Kay Scott Bradford.

James (Seamus) Valentine Smith, 81, of Ocean Springs, passed away September 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Jim was a native of Dublin, Ireland, born May 19, 1928. He immigrated to the United States in 1950.

Glenda Lou Wilbanks, 64, of Gautier, MS passed away September 13, 2009 at home. Mrs. Wilbanks was born in Tishomingo County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cutie Hicks. Preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Hicks and a brother, Scotty Hicks.

Clyde Arnold Hester, 56, a native of Pascagoula, passed away Sept. 14, 2009 at his residence. Preceded in death by parents, James and Thelma Hester; two sisters and one brother, Louise Hester, Carol Jean Hester, and Gene Hester; nephew, Gerald Wayne Hester; two nieces, Melissa and Renee Hood.

Wiley Ennis Kendrick, 76, of Moss Point, MS, passed away September 14, 2009 at his home. He was born August 2, 1933 in Robertsdale, AL to the late Calvin Veston and Rebecca Kemp Kendrick. He became owner of Kemp Hardware and Pas-Point Antique Mall until he retired in 1998. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Billie Childress Kendrick; sister, Wylene McCrory; brother, Calvin Kendrick Jr. and father-in-law, Maurice Tanner.

William Ruspino, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS died Sept. 14, 2009 in Gulfport, MS.

William Martin, 28, of Pascagoula, MS passed on September 14, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by both grandparents, Alfred and Adelaide Martin, great grandmother, Annie Bell Edwards; two aunts and three uncles.

Blondine M. Grant, 76, died September 18, 2009.

Freddie Lyhugh Nerren, 74, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away September 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. Nerren was born in Memphis, TN. Preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Nerren; parents, Benjamin & Bessie Nerren and 3 siblings. Graveside services: East Union Baptist Church, Magnolia, MS.

John F. Martin, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett & Josephine Martin; two brothers, Bill & Charles Martin and two sisters, Geneva Richardson and Joy Dunow.

Delphine Caroline Gidersleeve Williams, passed away September 17, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Pascagoula, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert (Georgia L. Norvel) Gildersleeve, on January 16, 1928. Delphine attended Pascagoula Negro High School in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lenro Williams, Sr.; brother, Richard A. Gildersleeve; granddaughter, Leenah K. Tatum; great-grandson, Adrian Kele Williams and great-granddaughter, Kihanna La'Miracle Jones.

Christopher "Chris" Driebergen, 16, of Vancleave, MS, died September 18, 2009 in Vancleave. Chris was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Ramon G. Gutierrez, 79, a native of Biloxi and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS died September 20, 2009 at his home. He was the son of late Lee P. and Katherine Gutierrez. Preceded in death by his brothers, Lee "Pedro" Gutierrez Jr. and Henry "Duke" Gutierrez. Visitation: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs with a service to follow.

John C. Meskiman, 78, of Gautier, passed away September 21, 2009. Born in Seligman, AZ. Preceded in death by his wife Patsy Meskimen, his parents, John Meskimen and Mary Jeannero.

Jerald Edward Tingle, 59, of Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS passed away September 22, 2009. Visitation: Eastside Assembly of God, Jackson County, MS.

Mr. Bobbie Ray Thomas, 61, of Gautier, MS passed away September 23, 2009 at his home. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Bessie Mae Thomas. Memorial Service: First Baptist Church of East Central.

Nora Lavenia (Tully) Andrews, 64, of formally of Escatawpa, MS passed away September 24, 2009 in Leakesville, MS, born in Pascagoula. She worked as a deputy sheriff with the Jackson County Sheriff Department. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Nora Tully. She is survived by four children, eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Robert Earl Harrell, 67, of Helena, MS passed away Sept. 24, 2009 in Pascagoula; born in Liberty, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Obie and Victoria Burr Harrell and his brother Billy W. Harrell.

James "Skillet" Williams, 64, of Moss Point died Sept. 24 2007. Service: Shiloh Baptist Church, M. P.

Angela Elmira Loper Kitchens, 47, a native of Pascagoula, a resident of Hurley, MS passed away September 25, 2009 in Mobile , AL. She was the owner of Savannah?s Florist in Grand Bay, AL. Preceded in death by her father, George Loper.

Daniel L. Wells, "Captain Dan", passed away September 25, 2009. He was born January 16, 1922 in Three Rivers, MS. He was the son of the late Honor and Vassie Wells. In 1937, Captain Dan was pinned as the first African American Deputy Sheriff of Jackson County, Mississippi. According to a reputable newspaper article, he is presumably the first black law officer in Mississippi and maybe the South. Simultaneously, Captain Dan worked for the International Paper Company and as a Deputy Sheriff for over 60 years. He is survived by his children; 30 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Marion Wells; daughters, Judy Anderson and Bessie Reynolds; granddaughters, Theresa Anderson and Lithia "Rose" Hobbs and brother, Dr. Lonnie L. Wells. Both funeral services for Grady and Capt. Dan will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 3, 2009 at Davis Chapel United Methodist Church in Three River, MS.

Mrs. Fay W. Adams, 62, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS and native of Meridian, MS, died September 26, 2009, in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her father, Morris C. Williams of Meridian and Hattiesburg; her grandparents, Joseph S. and Lucille Camp Breyer and Frank W. Williams, Jr. of Meridian.

Brandy Nicole (Jordan) Guillotte Jones, 28, of Moss Point, MS died on September 26, 2009. She was born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Janice Jordan.

Robert T. Curtis, Sr., 66, of Gautier, MS passed away September 27, 2009. He was born in Dawson, Georgia. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Doris Curtis.

Ray Petrick, 81, of Ocean Springs, died Sept. 28, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Petrick was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Mary Petrick.

Kenneth Ray ?Dickie? Todd, 65, of Gautier passed away September 28, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. E.J. Todd; parents, Bruce and Gladys Todd; two brothers, Charles Todd and Jerry Lee Todd. Graveside Service will be held at Big Creek Baptist Church in Laurel, MS.

Grady Wells entered into in rest on Monday September 28, 2009. Born in Three Rivers, MS, he was the son of Captain Dan Wells and the late Vivian Wells. Grady is survived by five sisters; six brothers.Both funeral services for Grady and Capt. Dan will be held on October 3, 2009 at Davis Chapel United Methodist Church in Three River, MS.

Robert Joseph Kneib, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS, died September 29, 2009, in Ocean Springs.Mr. Kneib attended Daytona Beach Community College in Daytona, FL and was a former police officer there. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miranne Marshall and Elmer John Kneib. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Jacob Woods, 65, of Jackson County, MS died on Wednesday, September 29, 2009.

Mrs. Patricia Florence Drake, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 30, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Drake was born in West Ham, London, England, and was a coast resident since 1966. Preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Ellen Benstead and William Albert Benstead and a grandson, Michael Anthony Drake.

Robert Eugene Strickler of Hurley, MS, passed away at his home Sept. 30, 2009. Preceded in death by the late Elmer Strickler and Ethel Mae Lang and his sister, Wanda Irby.

Mrs. Annie Ruth Stallworth, formerly of Jackson County, Ms, died October 1, 2009 in Pensacola, FL. Funeral Services: The Greater Little Rock Church, Pensacola.

Robert Gordon Cossey, 90, a native of Staten Island, NY, and a resident of Vancleave, MS died October 2, 2009, in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his wife Florence Murphy Cossey; parents, Edward and Georgiana Cossey. Services: Vancleave United Methodist Church, Vancleave.

Deborah Blythe Kibby, 52, of Helena, MS passed away on October 4, 2009. Private memorial service.

Stephanie Tate Jackson, 43, of Moss Point died October 6, 2009. Services: Meridian Street Baptist Church.

Ms. Whitney Shelton, 17, of Moss Point died October 6, 2009.

Mary Paula Meeks, 66, of Gautier, MS passed away October 7, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to the late George and Alice Saindon.

Josephine "Jo" Pierson O'Brien Rountree, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 09, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph N. and Dorothy J. O'Brien and her brother, Seth Michael "Mickey" O'Brien. Memorial service: First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs.

Mrs. Gloria Mae (Bennett) Rice, 71, of Moss Point passed away in her home Oct 10, 2009. Born in Escatawpa, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lillian Bennett and two sisters, Vivian Nye and Myrna Miles.

Dolen Wade Littleton, of Gautier, MS passed away October 11, 2009 in Biloxi, MS.

Linda Darnell Miller, a resident of Gautier, born in Pascagoula, MS, passed away Oct. 12, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilbon and Lucille Ledlow; her brothers; John and James Ledlow and her sister, Wilma Jean Ledlow. Memorial services will be held at Springhill Baptist Church, Ocean Springs, MS.

Mrs. Bernice (Green) Waltman McClenic, 78, of Wade passed away October 14, 2009, in Pascagoula. She was born November 9, 1930 in George County, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" McClenic; her son Walter 'June Bug" Waltman Jr.; her parents, Willie and Dora Green and her brothers, Merle Green and Carl Green.

Ann Noller Boykin, 85, of Gautier, MS died October 15, 2009 at home. Born May 25, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of the late George and Lillian Noller. Preceded in death by her husband.

Gerry Conway Roberson "Mumsie," 83, passed away October 16, 2009. Born in Fort Deposit, AL on September 16, 1926. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ora Mae Conway and sister, Mary Alice Williams. Memorial Service: Gautier Presbyterian Church.

Paul Benjamin Smith, 92, passed away October 17, 2009, at his home in Gautier, MS. Born October 14, 1917 in Brooklyn, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mamie Smith; his wife of 63yrs, Virginia Strickland Smith; 2 brothers, J.P. Maxwell Smith and James Michael Smith and a sister, Easter Dennis.

Mr. Sampson Kirkland, born in Moss Point, MS, died Oct. 20, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Herman Kirkland; brother, K. C. Kirkland; nephew, James Coleman, Jr.; brother-in-law, James Coleman, Sr. and former wife, Mary Kirkland.

Harvey B. Noll Jr., 73, of Moss Point, MS died October 21, 2009, at his residence. Born in Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Josephine Noll and his daughter Lisa Fowler. His wishes were that he be cremated with private services.

Howard W. Robinson, 64 of Pascagoula, MS passed away October 22, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, John C. Robinson, Sr. and Dorothy M. Robinson; his grandparents, Samuel and Elizabeth Robinson.

Mrs. Ruth C. Prosser, 84, of Pascagoula, passed away October 23, 2009 in Pascagoula

Douglas Fred Weeks, 68, of Gautier, died October 25, 2009.

Patricia Holifield, 57, of Agricola, George County, MS passed away Oct. 26, 2009. Preceded in death by her mother, Lois C. King.

Richard Ray Porter, 55, of Moss Point, MS, died October 27, 2009. Born in Bowling Green, KY. Preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Wayne; brother, Clarence ?Buddy? Porter Jr. and granddaughter, Makienze White.

Robert Carl Ory Jr., 66, born and raised in Jackson County, MS, died October 28, 2009 in Jackson, MS. Funeral services: Immanuel Baptist Church, 6949 Hwy 61 South, Vicksburg, MS.

Mr. Otto Crawford, Jr., passed away October 29, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Born in Buena Vista, AL. Preceding him in death were his parents, Otto Crawford, Sr. and Mittie Bradley Crawford; his brothers, Clifton Crawford and London D. Crawford and brother-in-law, William Nettles.

Sandra Harmon Ely, 50, of Moss Point, MS, passed away October 29, 2009 in Pascagoula.

Mrs. Lois Ann Morano, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 30, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Morano, Sr., and parents, Charles F. and Noelie Fredrick Simons.

Charles P. "Tex" Coleman, 69, passed away October 31, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. He was born in San Antonio, TX. Preceded in death by a daughter, Candace Ann; a son, Casey Lynn and his mother, Peggy Wilkerson.

Margie Marie Simmons, 84, of Pascagoula passed away Oct. 31, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Hardy Coker and Leona Madison Coker; brothers, Thomas Burnell & Mitchell Arlyn Coker; sister Margaret Coker Lee.

Barbara "B. J." Hale, 62, of Pascagoula passed away November 1, 2009, in Pascagoula. B.J. was born in Hempstead, NY. Preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Hale and her parents, James and Mary O?Shaughnessy.

Georgia Mae Steele, 67, of Moss Point, MS passed away November 2, 2009 at home. Born in Epes, AL.

Cynthia Bloxton, a native of Vancleve, MS and a resident of Mobile, AL, died November 4, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, sister, one son, Jerry Bloxton and brother, James Burney.

Mrs. Virgie Lee Farmer, 95, of Pascagoula, died Nov. 4, 2009. Born August 17, 1914 in Hancock County, MS. She was well known for her restaurant as 'Mrs. Farmer's Place to Eat' on Bienville Avenue in Pascagoula from 1954 until 1996. Preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters; husband, William F. Farmer, Sr; two grandchildren, David and Renee Farmer. She is survived by two sons and two daughters; 18 Grandchildren, 47 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great-Grandson.

Lyman Jack Hamilton, Sr.,66, born in Jackson County, MS, a resident of Cumbest Bluff, MS passed away Nov. 4, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Hamilton and two grandchildren, Leslie and Laura Hamilton.

Mrs. Winfred Louise Duke Rogers, 97, born August 18, 1912, died November 4, 2009. A native of Lucedale, she had been a resident of Moss Point, MS since 1927. Predeceased in death by he husband, Joseph Marion Rogers; three sons, Lewis Lee Rogers, Marion Alvin Rogers, and James Michael Rogers.

Mrs. Pamela Jayne Maloch Moore, 59, of Vancleave, MS, passed away November 5, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Moore was born in Lubbock, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, William W. Maloch.

David Eugene Allen, 48, of Pascagoula, MS passed away November 7, 2009. David was born in Escatawpa to John Harvey Allen and Julia Irene (Ryals) Allen McCool. Preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Allen; his step-father, Joseph (Cotton) McCool and grandmother, Nevels Ryals all of Pascagoula.

Mrs. Harlene Moak Pittman Rubino, 72, of Hurley, MS passed away November 7, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Rubino was born December 23, 1936 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Grant and Annie Dickerson Moak; a brother, Edward Grant Moak; a son, Thomas Carl Rubino Jr. and mother-in-law, Olga Rubino.

Herman B. Robinson, 73, passed away November 8, 2009. He was born February 20, 1936 to the late Will P. Robison and Elouise Bickham in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Robinson graduated from Magnolia High School in 1954. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nancy Burns and brother, John Bickham.

John Edward Hunter,Lt. Commander, retired, born April 15, 1913 in south MS, passed away November 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Sarah M. Hunter.

Ramona Thompson Scruggs, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died November 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Carlie Barton Israel, Jr, 67, of Walker, LA, formerly of Gautier, MS passed away Nov. 12, 2009 in Walker. Born in Tiller, Ark. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlie Israel, Sr and Ruby Lucille Israel; sister, Betty Joe Fountain.

Billy Wayne Johnson, 64, of Gautier, MS passed away November 11, 2009 in Ocean Springs. He was born in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randal Q. and Ramie F. Johnson; sisters, Linda Sue Johnson and Betty Ann Killingsworth; brothers, Quintiss Johnson and Bobby Lane Johnson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bessie Marie "Sissy" Marchand, 69, passed away Nov. 12, 2009. Mrs. Marchand was a native of George County, MS and a resident of Grand Bay, Alabama. receded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lucile Gartman.

Gloria Janell Vice, 59, of Helena, MS died November 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her mother, Ann Willis; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Claud and Mary Vice and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lavert Bosarge. The funeral service will be at the Helena Presbyterian Church.

Agnes Virginia Davis, 87, of Lucedale, MS passed away November 13, 2009, in George County. Born on December 27, 1921, to the late Harmon and "Macy" Rogers.

Lela Opal Hartley, born July 29, 1918, passed away November 13, 2009.

Ms. Angela Toulouse, native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Pascagoula passed Friday, November 13, 2009 in a local hospital at age 48. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Hye. Services: her remains will lie
in state at New Bethel Apostolic Assembly, 4207 Griffin St., Moss Point, Jackson County, MS.

Lois M. Trehern, 71, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Born in Mendenhall, MS and has been a life long resident of Pascagoula. A 1957 graduate of Pascagoula High School. Preceded in death by her father, William Harris Tucker; sister-in-law, Barbara "B.J." Hamilton; brother-in-law, Benton "Boy" Trehern.

Infant Phillip Drake Johnson, 6 weeks old, of Moss Point, MS, died November 14, 2009, in Vancleave, MS. Phillip was born in Mobile, AL. Funeral services: Hurley United Methodist Church, 21901 Hwy 613, Hurley, MS.

Fred Milton Bagley, 85, of Pascagoula, passed away November 15, 2009 at his home. He was born September 4, 1924 in Forest, MS. Mr. Bagley was retired as a surveyor at Chevron in Pascagoula. He was a member of Ingalls Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jenny Lynn Bagley; his sisters, Elsie Croxton and Margie Glaze and his brothers, Edwin Bagley, Wayne Bagley, and Herbert Bagley.

Anthony J. (Tony) (A. J.) Gagliano, Jr., 54, passed away November 15, 2009 in Ocean Springs, Ms. Born at Luke AFB in Ariz. 

John Douglas Northrop, 67, of Vancleave, MS passed away November 15, 2009 at his home. Mr. Northrop was born in Gulfport, MS to the late Dan and Shirley Northrop.

Mrs. Helen Schneider Sheldon, 90, of Pascagoula, passed away November 15, 2009. Born on December 27, 1918 in Kenesaw, Nebraska. Preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Ella Phelps Schneider; her husband, Floyd Earnest Sheldon; three brothers and one sister.

Betty Elaine Tague, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, died November 15, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Tague was a native of Iowa and a resident of the coast since 1957. Preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Tague and a daughter, Kimberly Tague.

Edsel S. Payton, Sr., 52, of Moss Point died November 17, 2009 in Atlanta, GA.

Neta A. Cooley, born in Ashland, LA, died November 18, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor G. Cooley; daughter, Vickie Sierra and a son, Randy Cooley

Doris Janet Plumley, 61, of Moss Point, passed away November 18, 2009 in Moss Point. Doris was born in San Angelo, TX. Preceded in death by her parents, Johnie and Vera Plumley.

Wilma Young, 96, of Vancleave died Nov. 18, 2009.

Ernest Earl Smith, 71, born in Kreole, MS passed away November 19, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Paul and Elizabeth Lyons Smith of Kreole; and his brothers Terrill Smith, Paul Henry Smith, Homer Smith, and Herman Smith; and one daughter, Wanda Lee Smith.

Joseph Farrell "Captain Joe" Stewart, 70, a resident of Helena, MS, born in Pearl River County, MS, to the late Toxie and Ethel Stewart. Died November 19, 2009 Pascagoula, MS. Occupation: Retired Tug Boat Captain. Funeral Services with Bro. Mickey Middleton, Pastor of the Promised Land Assembly of God in Lucedale officiating.

Bishop John L. Brown, Sr., pastor of the Lighthouse Church, born September 13,1936 to Alonzo and Rosena Brown of Coffeeville, AL. Passed away November 20, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents: Alonzo and Rosena Brown; two brothers: Alonzo Brown, and Frank Brown; five sisters: Rosabell Turner, Mary L. Cox, Flossie Howze, Francis Coats and Beatrice Chatman. Services: Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy 90, Pascagoula.

Claude O. Jones, 85, of Pascagoula passed away Nov. 20, 2009 at his residence. Born December 18, 1923 in Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by his first wife, Rubye Dahlgren Jones; step-daughter and son-in-law, Benita and Andrew Newman; sister, Frances Aston; brothers, Elmer and Emery Jones; sister-in-law, Louise Renfro. 

Mrs. Eula V. Poole McDuffee, 85, of Orange Grove, Bayou Cumbest Community, JC, MS died Nov 20, 2009, born May 24, 1924 in Lucedale, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Beulah Maude Poole; her husband of 56 yrs, Henry McDuffee; 2 children, Ray Wayne McDuffee and Eula Ann Hover McDuffee; grandson, Timothy Michael McDuffee; 2 daughters-in-law, Birdie May McDuffee and Deborah McDuffee; 2 siblings, Elvin Poole and Kenneth Poole and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Lou Horne. Survived by her 3 children, 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, a brother and sister. Rev. Alton Stokes and Rev. Wendell Stork officiating.

Dwight Matthew Monroe, born in Pascagoula, MS, died Friday, in an explosion at VT Halter Marine, November 20, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. He was employed at VT Halter Marine. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Green (Emma) Monroe Philadelphia, MS and Henry (Delores) Loper; parents, Samuel (Loretha) Monroe of Philadelphia, MS; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph (Dorothy) Monroe of Moss Point, MS; sisters, Lorene Osgood and Betty Jean Anderson of Syracuse, NY. Funeral Services: Tabernacle of Praise Church of God In Christ, 820 Carver Avenue, Philadelphia, MS.

Alexander Caballero Viano, 25, died in an explosion at VT Halter Marine, Friday, November 20, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. He was employed at VT Halter Marine. Dwight Matthew Monroe was also killed in the same explosion.

Donna Estrella Whitehouse, born in Hanalola, Hawaii, died November 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.