Date

Burial location, if noted

January 2010

Lilly Orlean (Waltmon) Warden, a resident of Pascagoula, died Jan. 1, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Vanstell Sollie "Dick" Warden; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Lillian) Waltman; brothers, William "Buzz" Waltman and wife, Dorothy (Downy) Waltman; Neal "Buckshot" Waltman and infant brothers, Curtis Noll Waltmon and Bobby Glenn Waltmon. Buried in family cemetery.
Photo: Lilly Orlean Waltmon Warden at Jackson County Adult Detention Center, Jackson County, Pascagoula, MS. Award presented to Lillie Orlean Warden "In Apprication for Faithful Service To The A. D. C. - 11/15/1982 - 04/ 17/1992.
William Asbury Waltmon, in Wade, Jackson County, MS

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

Johnson Cemetery, Wade, MS

Edan Lorraine ``Rainey" Dunn, age 10 months, of Agricola, Ms passed away January 1, 2010. Born February 3, 2009 in Pascagoula. Funeral service with Reverend Jerry Goff officiating. Rainey will be buried next to her namesake, her great-grandmother Lorraine Watts.

Com. of Christ Church Cem. Escatawpa

Serene Memorial Gardens

Carl Seawood, 46, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on January 1, 2010.

Biloxi Nat. Cem.

Mr. Jarrell M. Johnson, 22, of Moss Point died Jan. 2, 2010. Known as "Boo", Jarrell was born to Sherman Johnson and Barbara Dixon in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Sherman Johnson, Jr. and Classie Johnson; two aunts, Antoinette and Lashelia Dixon and Godfather, Berry White. Svc: First Christian Church, Moss Point.

James E. Smith, 81, of Bay St. Louis and Ocean Springs, MS died on January 2, 2010 in Ocean Springs.

Frances Darlene Patterson, 56, of the St. Martin, passed away Jan. 5, 2010. Preceded in death by her mother, Marie Seymour. She will be laid to rest with her beloved mother in D'Iberville Memorial Park.

Tim Wilson Blackmon, 72, of the Helena, MS, died Jan. 6, 2010 at home; born in AL. Preceded in death by his parents, A. L. (Myrtle) Blackmon; brothers, Wayne, G.P., L.B., Ted R., Crew and A.C. Blackmon; sister, Sue June Blackmon; stepson, James Nolan, Jr.

Joe B. Miller, 74, of the Wade Community, passed away Jan. 6, 2010 in Pascagoula. He was a member of Wade Baptist Church, born in Jones County. Preceded in death by his father, Jessie Miller and mother Bertha Miller and an infant son. Funeral service will be at Wade Baptist Church in Wade, MS with Rev. David Miller, Rev. L.C. Drawby and Rev. Richie Lancaster officiating.

Ms. Rita Diane Sallis, 44, of Pascagoula, MS passed away January 6, 2010 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Lilly and Price Sallis; brother, Joe Gammage, Jr. and nephew, Adrian Sallis.

First Baptist Cem., Escatawpa, MS

William Thomas Turner, 63, of Gautier, MS died January 6, 2010, in Ocean Springs. A native of Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Albert W. Turner of Polk Co., and Ruth Greene Rose of Baltimore, MD. Preceded in death by a sister, Kay Yingling and brother, Jack Turner. Mr. Turner served 9 years in the U.S. Army and was a highly decorated Viet Nam Veteran. He remained politically active with veterans' affairs throughout his life and was instrumental in the establishment and design of the Viet Nam War Memorial in Washington, DC. After leaving the Army, Mr. Turner served as a police officer for the City of Baltimore.

Mildred Earlene Joiner Dickerson, 83, of Pascagoula passed away January 7, 2010 at home. She was born March 27, 1926 in Meridian, MS and has been a long time resident of Pascagoula. She was a member of Wade Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Oscar T. Dickerson of Virginia; two grandsons, Ricky Sudduth and Jarrett Griffis; brother, Willard Joiner; sister, Claudine Goss.

Machpelah Cem.

Gracie Jean Waldrop Hebert, 63, of Ocean Springs, died January 7, 2010. Preceded in death by a son, Moza Hebert, Jr.; sisters, Jessie Necaise and Joyce Kenworthy and brothers, Billy and Frank Waldrop.

Mrs. Grace Hanshaw Travillion, 82, passed away Jan. 7, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS; born in Pascagoula on June 7, 1927 to the late Chester Hanshaw and Mary (Willis) Hanshaw. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hansel C. Travillion; a brother, Cornelius Hanshaw and a foster brother, Gabriel Walker.

Gabriel Cemetery

Mr. Tom C. Walley, 103 yrs. old, of Pascagoula, MS. Passed away January 7, 2010.

Ms. Etta "Wiggly" Wordlaw, 51, of Pascagoula, MS died January 7, 2010. She was born to the union of Mr. George and Lillie B. Wordlaw. Preceded in death by her father, George Wordlaw.

Lillie Mae Stork, 84, of Moss Point passed away Jan. 8, 2010; born Dec. 26, 1925 in Lucedale, MS. Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Hermes E. Stork; parents, John and Luveda Poole; two sisters, Pearlie Shannon, Della Poole; brother, Clifton Poole.

James Thomas Whisenant, 70, of Ocean Springs, MS, died January 8, 2010, at his residence. He was born in a small home outside of New Albany, MS to the late H.H. and Rhoda Pannell Whisenant. James was a resident of Jackson County for most of his life, and was a member of the first Jackson County Sheriff's Posse, along with his beloved father. Funeral services with Bro. Sammy Odom, of the Unity Primitive Baptist Church in Moss Point officiating.

Calvin McDougle, 51, of Moss Point was born in Pascagoula, MS, died Jan. 9, 2010. Services: Meridian Street Church of Christ, 4524 Meridian Street, Moss Point, MS. Brother Cornell Johnson will be officiating.

John Theodore Mouchett Jr., 77, of Pascagoula, MS passed away Jan. 9, 2010 in Pascagoula; born in Neshoba Co., MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. John T. and Lona Mouchett; his brother, Charles Mouchett; his sister, Doris Mouchett; a niece, Donna Hammergren; his father and mother-in-law, Eldredge H. and Claris Arnold Sr. and two brother-in-laws, Kenneth and Charles Arnold.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Charlie Kenneth Mowdy, 78, was born in Neshoba County, MS, a resident of Moss Point, MS passed away January 9, 2010 in Philadelphia, MS. He was a Deacon at the New Hope Assembly of God Church and Captain of the 3 Rivers Volunteer Fire Dept. Preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Oscar and Lunie Ward Mowdy; his wife of 50 yrs., Betty Lou Scarbrough Mowdy; his daughter, Tiffany Waddle; a brother, Clinton Mowdy and sister, Lorene Donner.

Dixie Lee Pedersen, 75, of Pascagoula, born in Black Hawk County, IA, died January 9, 2010 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her parents, Axel and Dagmar Pedersen of Hurley; two sons, Flemming Dale and Leif David; brother, Paul Pedersen and sister, Judy Young.

Scranton Cemetery

Dr. David Richerson, 88, of Ocean Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010.

Robert David Westbrook, 54, of Grand Bay, AL died January 9, 2010, in Pascagoula, MS. A former longtime resident of Ocean Springs and was a member of the Grand Bay community for four years. Preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Joyce Beaugez Westbrook.

Evergreen Cemetery

Fannie M. Dunnam, 93, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 10, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William "Dewey" Dunnam; son, Frank Dunnam: parents, Arnet and Florence Bedwell Daughtry; two brothers, Edgar and Allen Daughtry; two sisters, Ida Lee Miller and Ada Lou Patrick.

Shady Grove Cemetery, Millry, AL

Mrs. Lucille B. Foreman, 95, of Ocean Springs, died January 10, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Foreman; son, Jimbo Foreman; an infant daughter; two sisters and six brothers.

Mrs. Marjorie Donovan Lopez, 99, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Jan. 10, 2010 in Gulfport, MS; born November 4, 1910 in Shreveport, LA. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard Donovan and Kathryn Canale Donovan; husband, Laz J. Lopez, Sr; daughter, Marjorie Lopez Alexander; son, Laz J. Lopez, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Donovan and Kathryn Donovan Quillen; brother, Richard F. Donovan; grandson, Joseph Lopez; granddaughter, Dawn Lopez Moore and her son-in-law, Buris Premeaux, Jr.

Mr. Samuel Joseph Phillips, 47, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, January 10, 2010, at home in Ocean Springs, after murdering his parents. Mr. Phillips was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and a graduate of St. Martin High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Jimmy" Phillips and Joeanne Hannah O'Bryant Phillips and a brother, Mark A. Phillips.

Mr. Coy Casey Quesenberry, Sr., 81, of Ocean Springs, passed away Jan. 10, 2010; born to Glen and Zella Quesenberry, Rossmore, WV.

Crestlawn Mem. Pk, 3347 Bienville Blvd

Willie J. Wiley, 66, died Jan.10, 2010 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. Wiley, Sr. and Willis Etta Myles Wiley.

New Providence Cem., Leakesville,MS

Willene Marie Turnage Willis, died January 10, 20l0 in Gautier, MS. Born in Gulfport, MS to the late Mary Alice Turnage and Willie Curtis. Services: Morning Star Baptist Church.

Pine Ridge Gardens, 28th St., Gulfport,Ms

Robert Hayes Baxter, 70, of Newville, Henry County, AL, passed away January 12, 2010 at SEAMC. Robert was born in Newville. Preceded in death by his parents, Homer T. and Ellen Baxter and a brother, Phillip Baxter. Survivors include his wife; three sons; two daughters, all of Moss Point, MS. Funeral services will be at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, County Road 73, Newville, AL with Pastor Thomas officiating.

Velma Moran Hall, 94, of Gulfport, MS passed away January 12, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Allen Hall; her parents, Alphonse Moran and Flora Pavolini Moran; her sisters, Viola Hanrahan and Mamie McDonald and her brothers, Elmer Moran, Hershey Moran, and Floyd Moran.

Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, MS

Robert L. Thomas passed away January 12, 2010, born in Pascagoula MS, and raised in Mobile. Preceded in death by his parents, Marston and Daphane Thomas; his brothers, Marston "Tommy" Thomas and Donald Thomas and two nephews, Toby and Justin Thomas. A celebration of his life will be held January 15, 2010 at Valhalla Memorial Funeral Home in Semmes, AL.

Dustin Dean Ballinger, 51, of the Forts Lake Community, passed away January, 14, 2010 at his home. Austin was born in Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Mose Ballinger, Josephine (Milling) Ballinger, Edgar Shields, Bertell (Pittman) Shields and step-grandfather Lewis Kilgo. Austin was a faithful member of Forts Lake Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be at Forts Lake Assembly of God Church Services with Rev. Timothy Cauley and Bro. Robert Thompson officiating. Graveside services will follow at W. R. Clark Memorial Cemetery in the Forts Lake Community.

Mary Evelyn Wiltz Clemens, 90, passed away January 14, 2010, in Amory, MS where she moved after Katrina. The daughter of Andrea Marie Dugas Wiltz and Septien Wiltz, born 1/27/1919 in Maumau, LA. Widowed at age 50, she went to work for Litton (now Northrop Grumman) where she worked until she was 85 - never missing a day's work. Preceded in death by her husband, Julee Clemens; her parents; sister, Antoinette Wilts Blackmon; brothers, Alphonsus (Gammy) Wiltz and Dauterive (Toby) Wiltz. A long time member and daily communicant of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Pascagoula, MS, she will return to be buried there. Mass of Christian Burial at the church.

Old North Biloxi Cemetery, Harrison County, MS

Mrs. Elsie Virginia Rivers Benezue, 91, of Vancleave, MS, born on February 12, 1918 in Noble, TX, died January 14, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Benezue, Sr.; parents, Odis Dee Rivers and Edith Pearl Rivers; two sisters and a brother. Survivors include seven children, .

Bellande Cemetery, Ocean Springs

Mrs. Ruby Randall Dyess, 91, passed away at her daughters home in Smyrna, DE, on January 14, 2010. She was born June 18, 1918 to the late Frank and Betty McArthur Randall in Marion County, MS. Mrs Ruby was a longtime resident of Jackson County, having retired from Cinderalla Mills as a seamstress. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Clyde Dyess; four brothers, Bruce Randall, Niles Randall, Hilry Randall, and Bob Randall. Two Sisters, Iris Dement, and Myrtle Randall.

Bassfield Cemetery in Jefferson Davis County, Bassfield, MS

Camellia Faye Quinn, 58, a resident of Pascagoula, MS, died January 14, 2010. Camellia was born in Donaldsonville, GA. She grew up in Malone, FL. Preceded in death by her father, Johnny Hill Conrad; stepfather, Ronald Traceski and grandparents, George Daniel and Mattie Florene Tidwell of Malone, FL. Brother Dale Patterson of East Brent Baptist Church of Pensacola, FL will be officiating the funeral.

Jesse "Junior" Waltman, 57, a native of Vancleave, MS, passed away Jan. 14, 2010, in Vancleave. Junior was born to the late Jimbo and Nancy Waltman, in Vancleave. Also preceded in death by his sister, Tonnette Jackson. A Celebration of Junior's Life will take place at the Larue Baptist Church, Old Biloxi Rd, Biloxi, MS, with Bro. Burnice Havard officiating. Family researcher: Brenda bsknippers@aol.com

James Manning Cain, 89, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died January 15, 2010 at home. Mr. Cain was born in Canton, MS on June 22, 1920, to Robert and Minnie Louise Cain. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, and flew 51 missions as a pilot in a B-17 bomber in the European Theater during World War II. He also served in the Korean Conflict, retiring from the Judge Advocate General's Office of the Air Force as a Major. Preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Caldwell Cain and his father, Samuel Robert Cain; and his brothers, Frederick, Robert, and Billy Cain. Visitation: Grace Episcopal Church, East Peace Street, Canton, MS.

Jack D. Gambrell, Sr., 78, of Waveland, MS died January 15, 2010 in Mobile. Mr. Gambrell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, retiring after 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer. He served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Kathleen Gambrell; brothers, Rex and Buddy Gambrell; and his sister, Ruby Jones. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 502 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS.

Jean Dianne Hannah, 67, of Pascagoula passed away Jan. 15, 2010 in Pascagoula. Born in Nashville, TN. She was a member of Escatawpa Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Homer Lee Hannah and Stella Mary Hannah; son, Michael Wayne Fesler.

Miss Iris May King, 77, a native of Gautier, MS passed away at home January 15, 2009. She was a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Esther King; a brother, Freddie King; three sisters, Jean Hayes, Edwina Radel and Ann Salisbury.Graveside Service with Rev. Larry McVeay officiating.

Lt. Col. Robert W. Bawcum, US Air Force Retired, passed away in Ocean Springs Jan. 18, 2010, born in Sugar Tree. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Maggie Bawcum; brothers, Charlie, John, Connie, Gray and Jack; sisters, Bertha Mae and Opal.

Kenneth "Curley" Farris, 82, of Hattiesburg, passed away Jan. 18, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Farris was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII. From 1962 until retirement 28 years later, he coached baseball and football for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community where he also served as Athletic Director. The school baseball field was named in his honor. Previous to his coaching career at MGCCC, he also coached at numerous high schools in MS. He was a member of the Hall of Fame of the Mississippi Association of Junior Colleges, the National Junior College Athletic Association, and the Mississippi Association of Coaches. Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Farris and his brother, Vernon Farris.

MSGT. Calvin B. Glover (Ret.), 74, was employed by Ed Mayo Jr. High School (Moss Point, MS) as a science educator and department chair. A wake held at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Biloxi. Services: Main St. Missionary Baptist Church, Biloxi. The funeral procession will be led by the Patriot Guard Riders.

Edna Earle McLeod Randall, 79, died January 18, 2010 in Escatawpa. Mrs. Randall was born in Leakesville, MS to the late Peter Joseph and Marion McLeod. She was a member of Moss Point Presbyterian Church. Also preceded in death by two brothers; Carl O. (Shirley) McLeod, Marvin L. (Betty) McLeod; four sisters; Ella (Randolph) Graham, Marjorie (Howard) Daughdrill, Ann'l (Jack Clark) (Wella) Head, Inez (Elmon) Ware; four nephews; Richard A. (Dickie) Ware, Marvin Gene McLeod, Rufus Churchwell, John Spiers; brother-in-laws; Joe Douglas and Dave Huelsman.

Mrs. Esther Lynd Smith, 86, of Escatawpa passed away January 18th, 2010 in Pascagoula; born in Jackson County. Mrs. Smith was a member of Escatawpa Baptist Church and taught the Senior Adult Ladies Sunday School Class for many years. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Maud Dickson Lynd ; two brothers, Loren "Runt" Lynd and H.V. "Legs" Lynd and a sister, Laverne Broadus.

Dr. Robert J. Eustice, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS, died January 20, 2010. He founded his Family Practice Dental Clinic in Biloxi in 1955 and treated patients there for 55 years. Robert James Eustice was born March 28, 1925 in Birmingham, AL. He was the only child born to Robert Richard Eustice, born July 7, 1899 in Galena, Illinois and his wife Ethel Mary Blades.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Inez Coralee Griffin Jackson, 89,a native of MS, and a resident of Mobile, AL died January 20, 2010.  Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Jackson and her son, Eugene Jackson.

Willie Birl Jones, 64, of Moss Point, passed away Jan. 20, 2010 in Pascagoula. He was born in Prentiss, Ms.Preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Etta Jones; daughter, Patricia Jones; brothers, Oliver, Billy and Glen Jones and sisters, Gwendolyn and Evelyn Jones.

Mr. Lowell B. Pierce, 83, of the Movella Community,George County, MS, passed away January 20, 2010 at his home. He was born October 21, 1926 in Jackson County, MS. He was a member of Tanner’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Essie Pierce and two sisters, Doris Trafton and Betty Lou Couch. Funeral services: Tanner’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Vice, Rev. Donnie Williamson, and Rev. Harold Moore officiating.

Joiner Cemetery, Tanner Williams, Mobile County, AL

Dorothy J. Ray, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died Jan 20, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Patsy Ann Seymour, 65, of D'Iberville, MS died January 20, 2010. Preceded in death by her father, Joe Woods.

Bosarge Cemetery, St. Martin

Mr. James "Kenneth" Couch, 51, of Vancleave, MS, died January 21, 2010, in Pascagoula. Mr. Couch was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He was a 1976 graduate of Ocean Springs High School where he was a three year starter in football and a member of the Football Team of the Decade. He was also an Eagle Scout and attended Belle Fountain Baptist Church. Service: Belle Fountain Baptist Church.

Helen Elizabeth Lane, born Guilford, CT, died January 21, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS. Private services.

Mrs. Brenda Ann Yates Smith, 60, of Moss Point passed away January 21, 2010 at her home. She was born in Plymouth, IN. Funeral service will from Wade Church of God, with Rev. Randy Ivy officiating.

Mr. W.L. "Billy" Witchen, 84, of Pascagoula, MS passed away January 21, 2010. Born April 18, 1925 to the late John Alexander and Lela Ella Broadus Witchen Sr. in Pascagoula. Mr. Witchen was part of two firsts for local governments, as a councilman on the first ever city manager-council form for the city of Pascagoula in 1969 and also as a member of the first board of directors for the MS Regional Wastewater Authority which was established in 1980. He served 8 years as a councilman and 27 years as a director for the Jackson County Wastewater Authority. Preceded in death by his first wife, Doris K. Witchen; four brothers, John, Ernest, Bobby and Dr. Jack Witchen; four sisters, Ruth Boudreaux, Louise Ezell, Eunice Walker, and Ruby Jegel Witchen.

Michael "Mickey" Dale Baxter, 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, died January 22, 2010, in Ocean Springs. He was a member of the First UMC of Gautier. Preceded in death by his father, Theodore "Buddy" Baxter. Church service at the First UMC of Gautier.

Mrs. Clara Jones Brazley, 84, passed away January 22, 2010, in Terrytown, LA; born July 21, 1925 in Collins, MS to the late Amie and Bob Jones. Clara was the youngest of eight children. She moved to Pascagoula in the late 40's with one child, where she met and married the late Harold Brazley. Mrs. Brazley accepted Jesus at an early age, at Shady Oaks Baptist Church, in Collins and continued her faithful works for 35 yrs, at Antioch Baptist Church, in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents; husband and seven siblings. Funeral Services at the Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1028 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS, Dr. John W. Davis, Sr. - Pastor. Visitation will be with services with Rev. James Declouette, officiating.

Adyson Lea Cheramie, 4 months, of Vancleave, went to heaven on January 22, 2010 at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She was born September 19, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Memorial: First Baptist Church of Vancleave with Rev. Micheal Wilkinson officiating.

Mrs. Doris L. Dobrowski, 68, of Escatawpa, MS, died January 22, 2010. Born in Charlestown, RI. Mrs. Dobrowski served in the Women's Army Corp. Services: St. John's Episcopal Church, Pascagoula, MS.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Suzanne Mullen, 43, of Vancleave, MS died January 22, 2010. Born in Washington, DC and a resident of MS for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by her mother, Kay Jean Shipley.

David Williams Hall, II, 24, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Jan. 23, 2010, in Ocean Springs. A lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2004. Preceded in death by his father, David Williams Hall, Sr.; his paternal grandfather, Leon Hall and his maternal grandfather, Ed Gladney.

Bermond J. Meaut, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 23, 2010.

Machpelah Cemetery

Griffin Cemetery

Biloxi National Cemetery

Biloxi National Cemetery

Floral Hills Mem. Gardens, Gulfport, MS

Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, Neshoba County, MS

Pine Crest Cemetery

Serene Memorial Gardens

February 2010

Harold William Strickland, 79, died February 2, 2010, in his home in Ocean Springs. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA. Preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Clifford and Audrey Rowcliff Strickland; and two brothers, T. C. Strickland and Dr. Sidney (Jack) Strickland. Respecting his wishes, Harold will be cremated and his ashes scattered over the river he loved so much.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Gabriel Cemetery, Pascagoula, MS

Community of Christ Cemetery, Vancleave

Carmona Cem., Carmona Community

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Serene Memorial Gardens

First Baptist Cemetery

Machpelah Cemetery

Coalville Cemetery, Woolmarket, Harrison County, MS

Jackson County Memorial Park

Scranton Cemetery

Jackson County Memorial Park

Orange Grove Cemetery, Moss Point

Church Cemetery

Jackson County Memorial Park, Ingalls Ave., Pascagoula

Jackson County Memorial Park

Serene Memorial Gardens

Serene Memorial Gardens

W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake Community

Serene Memorial Gardens

Maddan Graham Gunn, 5 months old, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Feb. 19, 2010 in Birmingham, AL, surrounding by his loving parents, Ben and Jennifer Gunn. He was born Sept. 9, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Graham was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Kaedan Gallaspy.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Mr. Robert Lee Evans, of Moss Point died February 22, 2010.

Gary Taylor, 47, of Moss Point passed away Feb. 22, 2010 on Ship Island. He was born in Pascagoula, MS and has been a lifelong resident. Preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Faye Taylor; paternal grandparents, Murdock and Josephine Taylor; uncles, Willie Joe Jackson and Ronald Joseph Taylor; his fiancé's father, Coach Butch Ory.Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home chapel.

Mrs. Deborah Ann Burroughs, 54, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away February 23, 2010 in Pascagoula.

Jackson County Memorial Park

March  2010

Machpelah Cemetery

Machpelah Cemetery

Orange Grove Cemetery, M.P.

Mr. Willie Curtis Triplett, 81, of Pascagoula, MS, died March 6, 2010.

Robert Earl Shell, 83 of Gautier passed away March 7, 2010 in Biloxi. He was born on August 16, 1926 in Apalachicola, Florida. Preceded in death by his parents, Tombs F. and Sallie Lee Youngblood Shell; grandson, Allen Delmar White; and five brothers. A memorial service will be held the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Watson officiating.

Garden of Memory, Bay St. Louis, Hancock Co., MS

Herbert L. Bonam, Sr. died, March 11, 2010 in Moss Point, MS. He was born April 17, 1922 in Pascagoula, MS to the late Lorenzo and Alice May Bonam. He was a an active member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Pascagoula, MS.

Charles William (Billy) Trusler, 68, of Escatawpa, MS died March 11, 2010.

Serene Mem. Gardens

Cathy Louise Hembree, 50, of Vancleave, MS, passed away March 13, 2010.  Preceded in death by her parents, Roderick Cox, Sr. and Betina Cox of Vancleave; grandmother, Bea Corbello. Visitation at First Baptist Church in Vancleave, Vancleave, MS.

Fred Walter Elsmore, 83, of Gautier, passed away March 15, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born August 11, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Susie Elsmore.

Machpelah Cemetery

St. Peter's Cemetery

Raymond Douglas Waltman, 71, of Wade, MS passed away March 21, 2010. He was born May 20, 1938 in Jackson County, MS. He was a lifelong member of Wade Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Leonard David Waltman and Thelma Louise Coleman Waltman and his brothers, Jimmy D. and Dwight Waltman. Funeral services will be held at Wade Baptist Church.                       William Asbury Waltmon, in Wade, Jackson County, MS

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

Ms. Felicia C. Gill, 49, of Pascagoula, MS died March 25, 2010.

April  2010

King Family Cem., Bassfield

Mrs. Martha Helen Sims Bradley, 84, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 3, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Christine Sims.

Mrs. Vee Ellen Long Adams, 71, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 5, 2010 in Ocean Springs; born September 27, 1938 in Chipley, FL. She was the owner of Adams Tax Service and a member of Midway Baptist Church, Moss Point and she was a 1956 graduate of Moss Point High School where she was valedictorian. Preceded in death by her husband, Don B. Adams; her parents, Chester and Grace Pitts Long, daughter, Lisa Diane Adams and sister, Mary Long Jones. Services with Rev. Ray McCorkle officiating.

Mrs.Christine Carter, 95, of Big Point, MS passed away April 5, 2010 in George County. She was born November 28, 1914 in Calloway County, KY. Mrs. Carter was a member of Big Point United Methodist where she was a long time Sunday School Teacher. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Lara Bradley; husband, Matthew Carter; sister, Lorine Bradley Goff.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Serene Memorial Gardens

Jackson County Memorial Park

Evergreen Cemetery

Leo Elwood Grimsley, 90, of Gautier, passed away April 15, 2010 in Gautier. He was born March 22, 1920 in Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, James Ferette & Nita Ladnier Grimsley; brothers, James Ira Grimsley and Ramos Webb; sisters, Mamie Rowell and Lucille Taylor nephews, Gary Rowell and Orrey Rowell. Services:Skylark Baptist Church,Gautier, with Rev. H.C. Lewallen officiating.

Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Gautier

In Loving Memory - Dec 28, 1927 - April 15, 2010 - Marie Trehern Hardy (Conrad) Meadows - Marie was born in Pascagoula, MS. She lived all her adult life in Texas. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Iver Dees Trehern; her first husband, Homer Hardy and brothers, Leonard, Gordon and Charles Trehern.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Darrell Eugene Wilson, 54, formerly of Pascagoula, MS passed away at his home in Gillette, WY on April 22, 2010. Preceded in death by his son, Brian.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Community of Christ Cem., Escatawpa, MS

David Lee Sizenbach, 67, of Moss Point, passed away Apr. 28, 2010 in Lucedale; born in Clinton, Iowa.

Serene Mem.Gardens

Mrs. Aileen W. Thames, 95, of Vancleave passed away April 29, 2010. Mrs. Thames was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Vancleave. Preceded in death by her husband, T. E. Thames.

Mackenzie Marie Venable, infant daughter of Taylor Murphy and Daniel Venable of Vancleave, MS died in Ocean Springs, MS.

May 2010

Ledford Bailey, 94, passed May 2, 2010.

Machpelah Cemetery

Henrietta Hutchins LeBatard, 80, of Gautier, died May 2, 2010 in Pascagoula. She was born in Menden, Webster Parish, LA. She was one of eight children born to Henry and Allie Mae Burton Hutchins. Preceded in death by her husband, James Monroe LeBatard; an infant son, Gerry Wayne; her parents, Henry and Allie Mae; her sister, Maureen Silk; brothers, Johnny, Wesley, Harold and Ed Hutchins.

W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake Community, E. Jackson County, MS

Iris Ann Wilson, 76, passed away May 2, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS. Iris was born to the late Cooper & Lanell Gamblin in Philadelphia, Neshoba County, MS. Visitation: Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Artensie Andrews, passed away May 3, 2010 in Moss Point, MS. Artensie was born October 3, 1912 in Burnt Corn, AL to the union of Robert and Emma McMillian Ladd. Funeral services at  Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Bennie Stallworth officiating.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Machpelah Cemetery

Mr. Calvin D. Hinson Jr., 90, of Moss Point, decorated Staff Sergeant, U.S.Army Air Force, died May 5, 2010.

Griffin Cem., M.P.

Ken Conrad Travillion, 59, passed away May 5, 2010.

Donald B. Quave, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, died May 7, 2010, in Gautier. Mr. Quave, a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, was a former deputy sheriff with Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Grace Delancey Quave; three sisters, Flora Blankenship, Mary Reeves and his twin sister, Dorothy "Dot" Goss; five brothers, Clarence "Bud" Quave, Sidney Quave, Luther Quave, Ronald Quave and Ray Quave.  

Quave Family Cemetery, Latimer.

James Daniel Vice, 56, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 9, 2010 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by his father, Harold James Vice, (buried Orange Grove Cemetery, East Jackson County, MS).. He is survived by his mother, Clara Belle (Mason) Vice, Blake, Granger, his daughter, Jennifer Nelson, 5 sisters and 2 brothers. There will be a private memorial for the family. Daniel had one daughter; Jennifer  Dannel  "Lewis", Nelson; former wife;  Lynda  Irenell  "Lawler",  Vice,  Lewis.
Paternal  Grandfather:  Columbus  Theophilus  Vice
Paternal  Grandmother:  Lillie  Bell  "Stinson"  Vice
Maternal  Grandfather:  Henry  Arleigh  Mason
Maternal  Grandmother:  Maud  Muller  "Murray"  Mason
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Robert (Bob) Arnold Smith, Sr., 74, of Vancleave, MS passed away May 10, 2010 in Canton, GA. He was born in Ellsworth, ME. Preceded in death by his parents, Justus A. and Ethel F. Smith; two brothers, Kenneth and Wendell Smith; a sister, Carmalita Maddocks.

Machpelah Cemetery

Vincent Joseph Castigliola, 88, died May 11, 2010, in Pascagoula, MS. He was born November 13, 1921 in New Orleans and moved to Gautier in 1955 with his family to operate Castigliola Shrimp Company with his brother George. In the 1960's, they ventured into the restaurant business and built "The Pier" in Gautier which was destroyed by Hurricane Camille. With the decline of the seafood business, Vincent established Bow To Stern Marine, Inc., a ship chandlery. Preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Castigliola and Georgianna Ehlers Castigliola; his brothers, Salvador "Brother" Castigliola and George F. Castigliola and sister, Christine McDonald.

Mrs. Shirley Saujon Stephens, 80, of Ocean Springs, died May 11, 2010.

Pamela Ann Valencia, 61, of Ocean Springs, died May 12, 2010 in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Valencia was a native of Biloxi and a graduate of Ocean Springs High School. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.

Pamela Ann Valencia, 61, of Ocean Springs, died May 12, 2010 in Jackson, MS. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.

Verlene Burroughs, 77, of Pascagoula, passed away May 13, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Lucedale, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Burroughs; daughter, Marsha Chandley; parents, John and Dolly Dunnam; brother, Rayford Dunnam; sister, Ailene Pierce, two grandchildren, Brian and Brandon Degner.

Robert Leigh Berryhill, 82, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 15, 2010 in Pascagoula. He was born in Greenwood, MS. Funeral Services from the chapel Funeral Home with Bishop Glenn Blalock officiating.

Edna Bernice Pittman Bishop, 87, of Pascagoula passed away May 15, 2010 in Pascagoula. She was born on December 2, 1922 in Pascagoula to Joseph and Flora Pittman and was their only child. Preceded in death by her husband, Eley Bishop; parents; infant son, Eley Bishop, Jr; and daughter, Carol Ann Bishop.

Mrs. Sharron Darlene Moore Edwards, a native of Moss Point, MS and a lifelong resident of Grand Bay, AL departed this life on May 17, 2010 at a local hospital. Preceded in death by her father, Mr. Henry Moore, Sr., and mother, Kattye B. Seller. Funeral services will be from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with interment in Chapel of the Chimes Mausoleum.

Muriel Morris, 84, of Pascagoula, died May 17, 2010.

Harvey McWilliams, 69, passed away May 18, 2010, born to the union of Helen M. DuBose and Matthew McWilliams on May 19, 1941, in Monroeville, AL. He was raised by his grandparents, Carl and Catherine DuBose. He attended Magnolia High School. Harvey was the oldest grandson of Carl (1892-1985) and Catherine DuBose (1896-1992); the oldest great-grandson of Gould (1865-1900) and Ida DuBose (1872-1962). He was the great-great- grandson of Joe Du Bose, Sr. (1835-1920) and Margaret DuBose (1837-1915). Funeral services at New Zion Baptist Church on D.L. Chapman Road, Moss Point.

Charles "Chuck" Gibson, Jr., 37, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died May 19, 2010 in Flowood, MS.

Hilda Christine Tanner, 64, of Big Point, passed away May 19, 2010 in Pascagoula. She was born in Pascagoula. Mrs. Tanner was a member of House of Praise in Hurley. Preceded in death by her parents, Lytle M. & Eunice K. Nelson Brown; husband, Toby Tanner; and two daughters, Christine Michelle Thames and Melissa Christine Tanner. Funeral services with Rev. William Hancock officiating.

James "Jimmy" Christmas, 66, of Ocean Springs, died Friday, May 21, 2010.

Robert Gowen, died May 21, 2010 in a local hospital.

June 2010

Mrs. Geri {Williamson} Goff, born in Philadelphia, MS to Jeff Lovell and Hazel Harlan Williamson, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her children of Pascagoula. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Robert (Bob) Goff; the father of her children, Clifford Ray Rouse and a brother, Daniel Williamson.

Douglas G. Mackey, 43, of Pascagoula, passed away June 1, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at Arlington Heights Baptist Church, 3819 Arlington Street, Pascagoula.

Sallie Agnew, 93, of Ocean Springs, passed on June 2, 2010.

Mrs. Marion Fournier Brown, 88, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away June 2, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born on May 9, 1922 in Pass Christian, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Ida Fournier; her husband, George M. Brown; a son, Norman T. Ballatin and a sister, Mable Lambert. The family will schedule a memorial Mass at a later date.

Gilda Ervin Saunders, 65, of Ocean Springs, Miss., died June 2, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Gilda was born in Cleveland, Miss., to the late Viola C. and Fred H. Ervin. Visitation: St. Paul United Methodist Church Downtown in Ocean Springs.

Bonadel Lander Walker, 79, of Escatawpa, MS passed away June 2, 2010 at her home. She was born August 22, 1930 in Beaumont, TX to the late Charles Lander and Eleanor Davis Lander. Bonadel married Calvin N. Walker on June 16, 1949. Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Calvin N. Walker.

Mildred Jean (Miller) DuBose, born through the union of Eddie and Bernice (Williams) Miller, died June 3, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Kirkland "Kirk" DuBose and parents Eddie and Bernice Miller. Funeral Services: St. Paul United Methodist Church. Rev. Robert Pittman will be officiating.

Samuel B. Evans, 43, of Ocean Springs died June 3, 2010.

James L. Ware, 84, of Pascagoula died June 3, 2010. Born May 10, 1926 in Smith County, MS to the late John B. and Nola Bryant Ware.

Paul Edward Hammond, 41, of Big Point, passed away June 4, 2010. Preceded in death by his father, John Hugh Hammond, Sr. and his sister, Mary Hugh Hammond. Funeral: Temple Baptist Church in Moss Point, MS with Bro. Grant McLain officiating.

Hazel Martinez Vaughan, 88, of Moss Point, MS passed away at her home June 4, 2010. She was born January 15, 1922 in Hurley, MS to the late Jesse and Dixie Gibson. She was a 1940 graduate of Moss Point High School. Also preceded in death by two brothers, J. B. Gibson Jr. and Wendell C. Rodgers. Visitation will be at St Joseph's Catholic Church, in Moss Point with Memorial Mass.

Mrs. Ruth Newport Carlisle, age 102, of Ocean Springs, MS, died June 5, 2010, in Ocean Springs; born in Shawnee, OK., was a longtime resident of Zachary, LA. and a coast resident for fifteen years. Mrs. Carlisle, along with her husband, Reverend Robert Lee Carlisle, Jr., was a retired Southern Baptist Miss-ionary, serving in Montevideo, Uruguay, for thirty years. She was a former school teacher, and along with her husband, founded what is now Uruguayan Baptist Theological Seminary. Mrs. Carlisle was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Robert Lee Carlisle, Jr.; parents, Walter and Nell Mitchell Newport and two brothers, Guy Newport and Walter Newport.

Robert T. Conner, 78, of Moss Point, died June 5, 2010, in Pascagoula. He owned and operated Top Notch Auto Sales and Quality Wholesale in Ocean Springs on Highway 90. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean (Creel) Conner, [born 26 Apr 1940, to Clifton Monroe Creel and Barbara Mae Pitts, died 30 Nov 1994 [Source: Dan Creel], and his parents, Vernon Emmett Conner and Doris Maxine Conner Toche.

W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake

William Alan Croghan, Sr., US Navy Ret., 80, of Pascagoula passed away June 6, 2010 at his home.

Mobile Memorial Gardens, Mobile County, AL

Miles H. Brewer, 74, of Lucedale, George County, MS died June 7, 2010. Service: First Pentecostal Church, Helena, Jackson County, MS.

Barbara Bennett, 83,. of Gautier. passed away June 8, 2010 in Moss Point, MS. She was born February 5, 1927 in Longmont, Colorado to the late Stanley and Ruby Lloyd. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Bennett.

Frank L. Verner, 83, known to all as "Capt Frank" passed away June 8, 2010 at his home.He spent 40 years at sea commanding small vessels to ocean going cargo and passenger vessels. His ship was toured by President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Roslyn while in port in Africa. In WWII he served in the Army and then in the Merchant Marines carrying troops and supplies all over the world. Born in Ocean Springs to Thomas Eugene Verner and Anne Buehler Verner, he was raised by his grandmother affectionately called "Mom". He is preceded in death by his precious wife of 51 years, Jewel Verner.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Iva Dell Coleman, 87, of Pascagoula and formerly of Stoneville, NC passed away June 9, 2010 in Moss Point;born June 12, 1922 in Ayersville, NC. She was a member of Spencer Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Mason Coleman; one brother and one sister. Memorial Service will follow in the funeral home chapel with her grandson, Rev. David Thomas officiating.

Richard E. Flores, born in San Antonio, TX, died on June 9, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his father, Espirio and mother, Olivia Flores of Brownsville, TX. In 1983, he brought the drill rig "Seabee" for Chiles Co. to Mobile Bay, AL as project manager. In the late '80's, he brought the rigs to Pascagoula for repair at "Ham" Industries. He adopted this area and became a full-time resident. In 1991 when he became one of the co-founders of "Seaman's Cove Restaurant."

Mr. Bobby G. Mooney, 81, of Pascagoula, passed away June 9, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born September 9, 1928 in Collins, MS. Mr. Mooney served in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Katherine Mooney and sister, Billie (Lonnie) Wells.

Mr. Bobby Lee Jones, 77, of Escatawpa, passed away June 10, 2010 in Pascagoula; born in Tuscaloosa, AL. Preceded in death by his wife, Alice Maxine Jones and parents, William H. and Thelma R. Jones.

Machpelah Cemetery

Dr. William "Bill" Lyddon, of Ocean Springs, died June 10, 2010. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Anna and Victor Novak of Denver, CO, and Marjorie Lyddon of Buffalo, NY; aunts and uncles Estelle and Andy Bielanowski of Fresno, CA, and AL, Novak of Utah.

Mr. Matthew Lane, Jr., 47, of Gautier died June 11, 2010.

Ms. Gloria J. (Gee Gee) Worthy, 46, formerly of Moss Point, died June 11, 2010 at University Medical Center in Jackson, Ms. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 from Beck Funeral Home in Louisville, MS. Home going Celebration will be at Mount Calvary MBC in Louisville, MS.

Machpelah

Cemetery

Faye Blossom Svensson, 85, passed away June 13, 2010 in Pascagoula; born on December 3, 1924 in Utila, Bay Islands, Republic of Honduras to the late Raymond Whitefield and Sylvia Bush Whitefield. Preceded in death by her husband, Sven J. Svensson; parents, Raymond L. Whitefield and Sylvia M. Whitefiled; brother, D. Raymond Whitefield and sister, Edna D. Hill.

Gregory E. Holmes, 49, of Ocean Springs, MS, died June 14, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his father, Buddy Holmes.

Pinecrest Cemetery, Gautier

Mrs. Clytee "Tee" Nations, 74, of Escatawpa, MS; passed away June 14, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. Clytee was born in Walthall County MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Evia Boyd; her brothers, Gaylon Boyd, Carl Boyd and her sisters, Christine Thames, Vera Mason, and Paulette Miller.

Henry Clarence Miller Sr., 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away in Covington, GA on June 15, 2010. Preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Lois Davis and his wife, Melbaleen Howell Miller. Memorial service was held on the beach in Ocean Springs June 20.

Gladys Olson Campbell Sadler, 95, of Oklahoma, formally of Pascagoula, MS, passed away at her home June 15, 2010. Mrs. Sadler was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on October 17, 1914 to the late Walter F. and Lenora Olson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Beverly M. Campbell, Sr., her second husband, Frank Lee Sadler, one son, B. M. Campbell, Jr., two brothers, Paul and Walter "Buddy" Olson, and two sisters, Evelyn Olson Benton and Edith Olson Frederic.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Raymond (Ray) Dale Collins, 43, of Ocean Springs, MS, died June 16, 2010 at his residence. Services will be held from Big Oak United Methodist Church with Rev. Lavelle Woodrick officiating. He was born in Manchester, NH. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Otis and Martha Collins of Wiley, CO, and Donald and Bonnie Jackson of DeKalb, MS.

Mrs. Virginia Etoile Brown Parker, 93, of Wade, MS, passed away June 16, 2010. Mrs. Parker was born December 1, 1916, in Agricola, Mississippi, the daughter of late Jennie and Frank Brown. On December 23, 1937, she married Robin C. Parker, in Harleston, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a faithful member of Salem United Methodist Church for 72 years. A homegoing celebration will be at Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. Johnny Crosby, Rev. Gill White and Rev. Brian Scott officiating.

Oakgrove Cemetery, Wade

Mrs. Goldye Lorraine Ferguson Potter Woodward, 64, of Vancleave, MS, died June 17, 2010.

Betty La Jeune Swartz, died June 18, 2010, in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents, John E. Wylie and Doris Johnson; and aunt and uncle, Ina and Floyd Engstrom.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Deborah Dorothy Phelps, Ocean Springs, MS, 59, passed away June 19, 2010, at  home.born in Putnam, CT to Dorothy and Robert Tefft.

Rollie Emerson, Jr., 89, passed away June 21, 2010. Rollie was born on March 10, 1921 and had lived in Jackson and George Counties all of his life. Preceded in death by his parents, Rollie Emerson, Sr. and Virginia Ann Davis Emerson; his son, Robert Guy Jones, Jr.; brothers, Archie Emerson, Edger Emerson, Ivy Emerson; and sister, Myrtle Emerson. Funeral services from Hurley United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Gibson and Rev. Ben Barlow officiating.

Davis Family Cemetery, Harleston, MS

Willie Ervin Kirkland, 72, of Pascagoula died June 21, 2010 in Pascagoula. He was born in Kemper County, MS to Clarence Levi and Audi Mae Jones Kirkland. Preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Lea Kirkland; a sister, Juanita Bosarge; his parents, Clarence Levi and Audi Mae Jones Kirkland. The Service to honor Mr. Kirkland's life will be held at Funeral Home in Pascagoula with Jerry Hamilton officiating.

Clyde M. Scott, 61, of Pelham, passed away June 21, 2010. A U.S. Marine Corp veteran, he was wounded in action during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart medal. Marty graduated from Moss Point High School. Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Monroe Scott and Loyce Jean Cudd Scott.

Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham

Lillian Bernice "Bea" Allen, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away June 22, 2010, in Ocean Springs. She was born in Walker, LA. Preceded in death by her husband, Owen Green Allen; her parents, Robert Methvien and Evelyn Brown Methvien, and sister Wilhelmina Methvien Hinton.

Mrs. Mary "Diane" Rose Higginbotham, passed away June 22, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS. Diane was born in Clinton, TN. to Zenith and Nava Lou Rose. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School class of 1969. Preceded in death by her father, Zenith Rose; grandparents, Charlie and Tempy Rose; Ira Jewel Dunaway and Lillie Dunaway. Her mother-in-law Jewell Higginbotham, brothers-in-law, Johnny and Scott Higginbotham. Grandparents-in-law Nelson (Edna) Higginbotham, Ada Mims.

Carole Denise M. Stuart, 34 of Biloxi, Miss. Died June 23, 2010. She was born in Pascagoula.

Mrs. Karen Kay Stinson, 57, of Wade, MS passed away June 23, 2010 at home. She was born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Howard William Hudson Sr. and Rita Ruth Toups.

Glen Wood, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS., died June 23, 2010 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his wife, Frances Wood; son, Robert Wood and brother, Russell Wood.

J. D. Cutrern, a native of Holden, LA, and a resident of Mobile, and long-time resident of Pascagoula, MS, died June 24, 2010. He was a member of Moffett Road Baptist Church, where his son, Dr. Terry Cutrer is pastor. While living in Pascagoula, he owned Gulf Motor Company. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church, Pascagoula, MS and served on the Board of Trustees at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth. 

Gwendolyn "Sissy" Lambert, 38, a native of Pascagoula, MS and a longtime resident of Grand Bay, AL died on June 24, 2010.

Toni Melissa Crosby, 38, of Big Point died June 25, 2010 in Pascagoula. Toni was born in George County, MS and has been a lifel-long resident of this area. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sherman Havard and Rose Havard; 5 brothers and one sister.

Robbie Mae Couch, 74, of Moss Point passed June 26, 2010 in Pascagoula. She was born December 20, 1935 in Clarksdale, MS. Preceded in death by her mother, Willie Mae Mullican Grogan.

Elvin Andrew Asher, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died June 27, 2010 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Asher was a native of Mississippi City and spent all his life on the Coast. Preceded in death by his wife, Helena Lind Asher; sons, Elvin Asher, Jr. and Michael Asher; parents, Andrew T. and Corinne Ladner Asher; sisters, Edna Hill and Isabelle Jolly. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Catholic.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Tom Thuan Nguyen, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS died June 27, 2010. A Mass of  Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.

Crestlawn Mem. Park

Willie James Johnson, 65, of Pascagoula died June 29, 2110. Svc: Christian Love COTLG, Moss Point.

Scranton Cemetery

Rubin Ashford, 46, of Moss Point departed this life June 30, 2010 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Funeral Services : New Light Baptist Church Family Life Center, Vancleave.

Terry Jerome Laster, born in Gautier, MS, on December 25, 1957, died June 30, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Margaret and Charles Laster; his father, Richard McDaniel and an aunt, Margaret I. Davis. Funeral services at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, Gautier, MS.

Lorraine A. Smith, born in Jackson County, MS to Gladys Cox Polk and The late Oscar W. Anderson. Preceded in death by her spouse, Corinthian Smith; her daughter, Sandra Smith, two Brothers, Joseph Polk and Frank Ragler; grandmother, Viola Hugs; grandfather, James (Annie Bell) Anderson; great-grandparents James (Cecelia) Cox, and aunt, Brunetta Anderson. Funeral Services at First Missionary Baptist Church 4600 Main Streeet Moss Point, MS with Thomas Marx lll officiating.

St. Paul Cemetery, Moss Point, MS

July 2010

July 1

July 2

Nicholas Raymond Robinson, Jr., died July 2, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. He often fellowshipped with his grandparents at Morning Star Baptist Church; his grandfather was pastor. It was at this service, he chose to spend the last Sunday morning of his life. Nicholas attended Moss Point High School. Services will be at Second Missionary Baptist Church 3913 Macphelah Rd in Moss Point, MS.

Starlight Cemetery, 7266 Georgetown Rd, Chunchula, AL

July 3

Nathalie Yenewine, 70, of Ocean Springs, died July 3, 2010. Service: Heritage UMC, Popp's Ferry Rd., Biloxi.

Bobby Lee Dawkins, 85, of Ocean Springs, died  July 4, 2010, in Mobile, AL.

Mr. Curtis R. Wiysel, 81, of Vancleave, MS, died , July 4, 2010, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vancleave. Preceded in by his wife, parents, brother and son -in-law. Visitation:  First Baptist Church of Vancleave.

July 5

Scranton Cemetery

Elton Norman Kendrick, 88, of Moss Point, MS, died July 5, 2010 at home. Elton was born May 8, 1922 in Sumrall, Mississippi. Elton proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. During his service, Elton received a Silver Star, as well as many other honors. He was a lifelong member of Kreole United Methodist Church, Kreole, Jackson County, MS.. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Etta V. Kendrick; his father, Willie Chamas Kendrick; his mother, Sallie Velma Miller Kendrick Wilson; a brother, Billy Sunday Kendrick; sisters Martha Kendrick Brown and Ruth Kendrick Knight. Funeral services with Rev. David Greer & Rev. Allen King officiating.

Jackson County Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Hester Slack Prince, born July 12, 1913 to the late Howard and Allie Slack died July 5, 2010. Hester is preceded in death by her father, Howard Slack and mother, Allie Slack; husband, Emmanuel Prince; brother, Robert Slack; one sister, Dorothy M. Robinson; one nephew, Howard A. Robinson; two great nephews, Calvin A. Robinson and Sherman D. Robinson and one great niece Tonetta E. Robinson. Funeral Services will be held at Union Baptist Church, Dupont Street, Pascagoula, MS.

Gwen Vaughan Stone, 53, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away July 5, 2010 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her mother, Bettye Gray. Serene Memorial Gardens with Rev. Everett Childress officiating.

July 6

Major Menno Ronald Saunders, U.S. Air Force, Ret., 90, of Ocean Springs, MS., died July 6, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Saunders was born in Canton, South Dakota on February 21, 1920. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict and retired as a Major in the Air Force after 25 years of service. Upon retiring in 1986 he moved to Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Preceded in death by his wives, Mary Mitchell Saunders and Lavon Holbrook.

Otis D. Williams, b. 1947, d. July 6, 2010. Otis is a 1967 graduate of Moss Point High School. A Celebration of Life will be held at H-W Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS.

July 7

Mrs. Ann Davis Burroughs, 67, of Gautier, MS, passed away July 7, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Machpelah Cemetery

MSgt. Thomas L. "Tom" Reynolds, Sr., U.S. Air Force, Ret., 77, passed away July 7, 2010 at his home in Gautier, MS. He was born to John Hosey and Pearl Cooley Reynolds in Ovett, MS, where he lived until he enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17. He served twenty dedicated years on assignments in Germany, Iceland, Turkey, France and Vietnam until he retired in 1971. MSgt. Reynolds received many awards and medals including the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star. While in Vietnam, Tom served in the "Prime Beef" Red Horse Division. Preceded in death by his parents, John Hosey and Pearl Reynolds; daughte,r Patricia Ann Reynolds; sister, Sadie Speed and his three brothers, James, Virgil, and Bob Reynolds.

Stephanie Bullock Tate, born to the late Naomi Zimmerman Williams and the late William Bullock., died July 7, 2010 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her mother, Naomi Zimmerman Williams; her father, William Bullock; her stepfather, Earnest Williams & her sister, Phyllis Elaine Bullock. Funeral services: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 5425 Grierson Street, Moss Point, MS, with the Rev. James Magee, Officiating.

Scranton Cemetery

Eula VanCourt,  89, of Ocean Springs, died  July 7, 2010. Visitation: Sacred Heart CC. 

July 8

Bettie Jewel Sawyer, 80, of Moss Point, MS passed away July 8, 2010 in Knoxville, TN. She was born in Shelby County, AL Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward C. Sawyer; one son, John H. Sawyer; brothers Curtis Vernon and Tommy Vernon; one sister, Edna Locke and one granddaughter, Erica Rennell. Bettie's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Maureen Lorraine (Hart) Jones, 59, born December 4, 1950 in Mobile, AL to the union of the late Marvin C. and Ruth Hart of Pascagoula. With the exception of her first few months, she lived her entire life in Pascagoula. She passed away July 9, 2010 at her home. Following her graduation in 1968 from Pascagoula High School Maureen married her sweetheart and soul mate, Philip D. Jones of the Pecan community, east Jackson County on September 19, 1969. Philip preceded her in death January 22, 2006.  Funeral services held from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Brian Miller of Pine Lake Baptist Church in Vancleave officiating.

July 10

Capt. William E. Baker, 53, formerly of Pascagoula, died  in Palm Gardens FL, July 10, 2010. Memorial at St. John's Episcopal Church.

Patricia Wilson Crowder, 56, of Ocean Springs, died July 10, 2010; born in Biloxi. Preceded in death by her father, William Bruce Wilson, Sr.; grandparents, Louis and Della Bodden and Swade and Anna Wilson.

D'Iberville Memorial Park

July 11

Dennis Wayne Sanders Sr., 62, of Vancleave, MS passed away July 11, 2010 in Vancleave; born to the late Billy and Mattie Sanders.

Salem Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

July 12

Chief Warrant Officer Kermit J. Brazley Jr. retired, passed away July 12, 2010. He was born in Pascagoula, MS and was inducted into the United States Army and rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and served his country for 22 years and 6 months. His tours of duty included Korea and Vietnam where upon he was awarded a bronze star medal and many other meritorious service metals. Following his military retirement he became a Civil Service employee at the Department of Navy for 37 years. Funeral Service at Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson Inc., 11112 Jeff. Hwy., River Ridge, LA.

Lorraine 'Loy' Lynn Goins, 51, of Hurley, MS passed away July 12, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Goins was born in Tucson, AZ. Preceded in death by her mother, Helen Lorraine Cole Bakotic, her stepfather Sam Kaplan, and her brother Steven David Bakotic.

Mrs. Marie Galle Ladner, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS died July 12, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her mother, Emma Griffin Galle; father, Howard Leo Galle; sister, Rose "Nitty" Bosarge; and three brothers, Leo Galle, Arthur Galle and Phillip Galle.

Swetman Cemetery, Harrison Co., MS

Diane Elizabeth Narcise Young, 63, born in Moss Point, MS, died July 12, 2010. Diane was a member of St. Peter's Apostle Catholic Church of Pascagoula, MS where she attended St. Peter's School until her High School years, and later transferred to Magnolia High School in Moss Point, MS. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at First Christian Church, 4336 Magnolia St. in Moss Point, MS where Pastor Lester Brooks will officiate.

July 13

Buried

in Pascagoula

Jackson County Memorial Park

John C. Speed, Jr., 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, died July 13, 2010, in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Gilkey Speed.

July 14

Ms. Tonya Griffin Merlau, 49, of Ocean Springs, MS., died July 15, 2010, in Ocean Springs. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her parents, Nell Griffin and T.A. Griffin and her grandmother,Winnie Pentz.

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Little Miss Natalia Marie Glover, died July 19, 2010. Preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Mr. S. E. Houston and paternal grandfather, Mr. Eugene Glover, Sr.

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Mable J. DeAngelo, 89, passed away July 21, 2010 at her home in Grand Bay, AL; born in Leakesville, MS, she was the daughter of the late Melton and the late Alice (Ball) Taylor. Preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest C. Josey and Carl DeAngelo, granddaughters, Arlene Haynes and LeeAnn Haynes Tisdale, and brothers, Edward Barrett Taylor, Palmer Taylor, Deward Taylor ,and Gene Taylor. Mrs. DeAngelo lived in the Bexley Community for many years before she moved to Gautier.

Winborn Chapel Cemetery, Leakesville, MS

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Bernadine “Ms. Dene” D’Andrea, 88, passed away July 22, 2010 at her home in Sharpsburg, Georgia. She was born August 18, 1921 in Moss Point, Mississippi to the late Gaston Ludovic Ory and Emma Pauline Hough Ory . She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-six years, Nicholas Vincent D’Andrea. Funeral service: Faith Creek United Methodist Church, Rev. Tom Holder, Rev. Tommy Ross & Rev. Julia Crim officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Georgia; sister, Anne D’Andrea Duff; brother in law, Americo D’Andrea both of Quincy, Massachusetts.

Family Reseacher: Julius Redmond bredmond25@aol.com

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August  2010

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Joyce Faye Toomer, 74 formerly of Pascagoula, MS passed away August 2, 2010. Mrs. Toomer was born September 11, 1935 to the late Ferris and Annie Carroll in Poplarville, MS. She was a homemaker and a member of the Escatawpa Baptist Church.In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband of 49 years , Ander J. Toomer in 2002 and a great grandchild, Aiden Toomer in 2008.

Abner Hutchins, 76, of Gautier, MS passed away August 2, 2010.

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Mrs. Willie G. Stennis, born June 7, 1927 in Phildelphia, MS. Afterwards she and her husband relocated to the Jackson County area. Passed away August 5, 2010 in Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Stennis; parents, Roy and Oda Sanders; brothers, Bob Sanders, Jimmy Sanders, Gratha Sanders and Leroy Sanders. Funeral Service will be at New Covenant Ministries, Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Moss Point. Dr. James Moore will be officiating.

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Denver Leroy "Denny" Harmon, 72, of Pascagoula, MS passed away August 15, 2010 at his home. He was born in Charleston, WV. Preceded in death by his father, Daniel Harmon.

James C. Wells, born September 3, 1926, died August 14, 2010 at his home in Vernal, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Three Rivers Community, Jackson County, MS. and a member of Davis Chapel U.M. Church. He moved to Vernal, MS at the later of part of his life for 16 years. He was a High School Graduate of Magnolia High. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bitha Wells; daughter, Mary Patsy; two sons, Dwight and Steve; one grandson, M'Wata; one great grandson, LaKendric; four brothers, Henry, Jr., Climard, Carlton, and Wayne. Visitation at Wesley Chapel U.M. Church, Lucedale, MS. Funeral Services will be at Davis Chapel U.M. Church, Three Rivers Community.

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Biloxi National Cemetery

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Lalitaben Patel, 72, of Moss Point, MS, passed away August 20, 2010 in Moss Point. Lalitaben was born on July 13, 1938 in Bardoli, India. Preceded in death by her husband, Ishwarbhai Patel and her parents, Hansji and Gulaben Patel.

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Irene Elizabeth Betarie Sen, 74, of Ocean Springs, died Aug. 22, 2010

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Ralph Phillip Romaine, 65,  was born to the late Walter J. and Rhodenia Romain in Pascagoula, MS; departed this life on August 23, 2010 in Jackson, MS. Preceded in death by his father, mother, five brothers and grandparents. Memorial Mass will be held at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 222 East Railroad St. Pass Christian, Mississippi 39571.

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