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DEATHS - JACKSON COUNTY, MS - 2012

Submitted by: Pat (Creel) Kendrick patcreel@cableone.net Jackson County Coordinator for MSGenWe.
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9 Mar 2013


Date Name Burial Place if listed

January 2012
Jan. 1
Wendell W. Brown, 64, passed away January 1, 2012. Service: Asbury Chapel AME Zion Church, Pascagoula.
Cemetery not listed

Wardean Crockett, passed away January 1. Preceded in death by her father, Wardell Alston; daughter, Annie Crockett Bolai; grandmother, Mrs. Alberta Merritt; sister, Mrs. Mary Hyde; bro., Mr. Billy Alston; a grandson, Charles Crockett.

Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Carmen S. Million, 80, of Ocean Springs, passed away January 1, 2012. Mass: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Ocean Springs. Cemetery not listed

Roger Wendell Dorgan, 65, of Wade, MS passed away January 1, 2012. Mr. Dorgan was born to the late Marion and Eunice Stauter Dorgan. Memorial service: Hurley Methodist Church.
Cemetery not listed

Vina R. (Dupree) Schoenick, passed away January 1, 2012. Preceded in death by her father, Howard Dupree, mother Alma Dupree,a brother, Gary Dupree and her sister, Marylin (Dupree) Andries.
Antioch Cemetery, Vancleave
Jan. 2
S/M Sgt. Dale W. Sanders, Jr., USAF, Retired, 68, of the Latimer Community passed away January 2, 2012. Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Dale William Sanders, Sr. and Helen Francis Swift.
Cemetery not listed

Glenda B. Sanders, 68, of Ocean Springs passed away Jan. 2, 2012. Mrs. Sanders' remains were sent to Brookside Funeral Home in Milbrook, AL for services. Cemetery not listed
Jan. 3 George "Robert" Belton, 68, of Ocean Springs, MS, a lifelong resident of the Fontainebleau Community passed away
Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Sarvas and Cornelia Belton and a brother, Sarvas Belton.
Cemetery not listed

Sam H. Gladney, 95, of Moss Point, born December 1, 1916 in McCool, MS, passed away January 3, 2012.
Biloxi National  Cemetery

Glenda Marie Poole, 74, of Lucedale, MS passed away January 3, 2012, born April 23, 1937 to Virgil and Ruth Self in Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Thomas Poole; a brother, Johnny Self; a son Melvin Poole; and a grandson, Billy "BJ" Lynn Fairley Jr.
W. R. Clark Cemetery

Robert Edward “Butterbean” Westfaul Sr., 87, of Moss Point, MS passed away January 3, 2012 in Moss Point. He was born on February 10, 1924 in Jackson County, MS to the late Robert D. and Eloise F. Westfaul. He was a World War II veteran, serving on the USS Dayton CL105. Serene Memorial Gardens, Moss Point
Jan. 4 Richard Anthony “Tony” Lee, 34, of Vancleave passed away January 4, 2012 in Vancleave, born in Forrest County, MS. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Rev. Thomas Herman McAlpin, Sr. and Carroll Lee; and his cousin Thomas Herman “Tommy” McAlpin, III. Visitation: Magnolia Baptist Church in Vancleave.
Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery

Delores "Sue" Reynolds, 64, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away January 4. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold Reynolds; sister, Sandra Bosarge and brother, Butch Powers. Memorial service: St. John's Episcopal Church, O. S.
Cemetery not listed
Jan. 5 Dominique J. Henshaw, 22, passed away January 5. Services: New Era Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy 90 Gautier.
Machpelah Cem.

Walter M. Lindsay, 90, of Gautier, passed away January 5, 2012 in Pascagoula; born September 21, 1921 in Perkinston, MS. Mr. Lindsay was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. Preceded in death by his parents, A. G. Lindsay, Sr. and Sarah King Lindsay; wife, Edith Aliece Lindsay; sons, Donald Lewis Lindsay and Joseph Neil Lindsay; grandson, Jesse Griffin; brothers, Arvid G. Lindsay, Jr., Archie Parsons, James N. Lindsay, D.J. Lindsay; and sisters, Alta Redford, Sarah Jane Riley and Portia Broadus.
Cemetery not listed

Marie D. Taylor, 82, Ocean Springs, passed away January 5, 2012.
Cemetery not listed

Donna Jane Westmoreland, passed away January 5, born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, John J. Jr. and Bessie Mae Williams Clark; brother, John Clark and daughter Janie Ann Westmoreland. Service: First Assembly of God, Ingleside, TX.
Cemetery not listed
Jan. 6 Thomas J. Byrd, 74, passed away January 6, 2012.
Biloxi Nat. Cem.

Aretha Chaney, passed away January 6, 2012. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Earnest and Juanita Chaney and brother, Gilbert (Cookie) Chaney. Services: Christian Love Church of the Living God, 4412 Chillis Street, Moss Point.
Scranton Cemetery

Robert J. Moore, 68, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. Private funeral services will be held.
Cemetery not listed

William "Bill" Pollock, 59, of Ocean Springs, passed away Jan. 6, 2012.
Biloxi Nat. Cem

Rosemary Gatlin Reed, 82, born January 20, 1929, passed away January 6. Preceded in death by her parents, Macy Gatlin and Booker T. Gatlin, her brother LC and an adopted sister, Claudia Williams. After retirement, she became President of the Ocean Springs Hospital Auxiliary. Services: Good Hope Baptist Church, 9313 Jim Ramsey Loop, Vancleave. Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery

Mrs. Bobby Jean Robinson, 59, of Moss Point, born in Monroe County, AL, passed away January 6 in New Orleans, LA. Preceded in death by her husband, Claude Lee Robinson; parents, Martha and George Graham of Monroeville, AL;
brother, Mickey Graham and grandmother, Willie Grace Dale of Monroeville, AL. Viewing: Meridian Street Church of Christ, Moss Point. Services: Monroeville Church of Christ, Clausell Quarters, Monroeville, AL.
Monroe Chapel Cemetery

Lula May Thomas, 83, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. Cemetery not listed
Jan. 7 Mrs. Bryan Jean Acosta, 81, of Pascagoula, passed away January 7, 2011.
Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Elaine McLeod Dunaway, 90, of Moss Point passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at her home. She was born June 17, 1921 in Hansboro, MS. Mrs. Dunaway was a faithful member of First Baptist Church SBC of Moss Point for over 60 years. Mrs. Dunaway was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Marcede McLeod; husband, Fleet Dunaway; brothers, Cosby and Hervey McLeod; and sister, Yvonne Walker. Visitationn: First Baptist Church SBC of M.P.
Machpelah Cemetery

Bobby Moody- (Given name Robert Gregg White) passed away the 7th day of January, 2012, in Pascagoula. Bobby was proceeded in death by his father, William (Bill) Frank Moody; his mother, Maude Katherine Moody; and two sisters, Ella Geneva Moody and Rena Janea Moody.
Serene Memorial Gardens
Jan. 8 Mrs. Bobby Jean Robinson, 59, of Moss Point, MS, passed away January 8, 2012.
Cemetery not listed

Eric Simmons, 28, passed away January 8, 2012. Visit: Hill Crest Baptist Church, Carriere, MS.
Gibson Cemetery
Jan. 9 Mrs. Martha A. Atkins, passed away Jan. 9. Services: Potter's Hand Ministries with Pastor Eric Peeples officiating.
Machpelah Cem.

Laura Broussard, 39, of Ocean Springs, passed away Jan. 9, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Katie Elizabeth Cline, 102, of Pascagoula, passed away Monday, January 9, one month prior to her 103rd birthday. Born February 26, 1909 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, MS. She was a member of First Baptist Church Pascagoula since 1958. Preceded in death by her husband, James Roy Cline, Sr.; her parents, Walter and Emma Bailey Tullos.
Jackson County Memorial Park Mausoleum

Reverend Claude Edward Griffin, Sr., born in Terry, MS, passed away in Moss Point, MS January 9, 2012. Rev. Griffin is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Sylvester and Eolyn Griffin, Sisters, Alice G. Stover, Victoria G. Owens Burns and a brother, Reverend William R. Griffin.Services: Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport, MS. Final services: Collis Hill Church of Christ Holiness USA in Terry, MS.
Collis Hill Cemetery

Terrence A. Impey, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away January 9, 2012, in Ocean Springs.Mr. Impey was born in llford, England on April 16, 1920 and was a resident of the coast since 1961. He retired as an Officer, WO/W1 in the U.S. Air Force with 21 years of service and was a member of Belle Fountain Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Terrence A. Impey II; his parents, Gladys Cole and Paw Cole and sisters, Hazel and Pat. Crestlawn Memorial Park with full military honors

James Wendell Migues, Sr., 52, of St. Martin, MS passed away January 9, 2012 in St. Martin. Preceded in death by his parents, Murphy and Mary Migues; brothers, Jackie Green and Danny Migues; and sister, Carolyn Mount. Cemetery not listed
Jan. 10 n/a

Jan. 11 Charles Carroll Manning, 78, of Moss Point passed away January 11, 2011 in Moss Point. Mr. Manning was born on December 21, 1933 in Winston County, MS. He was a member of Safe Harbor United Methodist Church. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Preceded in death by his parents Charlie D. and Ora Gordon Manning.
Orange Grove Cemetery

Beulah Mary (Riviere) Poole, 92, born May 8, 1919, passed away January 11, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Inez Riviere, her husband Elvin Poole and 3 siblings: Beryl Pierce, Dorothy Strahan, and Charlie Riviere.
Orange Grove Cemetery
Jan. 12 Gerald Bass, 64, resident of Moss Point, MS, passed away January 12, 2012.
Cemetery not listed

Hermie George Jones, 82, of Wade, MS passed away January 12, 2012 in Mobile, AL, born July 19, 1929 in Louisville, MS. He was a member of Caswell Springs United Methodist Church, and a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his daughter, Donah "Rikki" Jones. Funeral Service: Caswell Springs United Methodist Church.
Caswell Springs Cemetery
Jan. 13 JoAnne Anderson, 79, of Gautier, Ms passed away January 13, 2012 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Anderson was born in Ottawa, Ill to Clifford and Mildred Reeve. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, John Goodin.
Serene Memorial Gardens

Joyce Evelyn Newman Duckworth, 72, of Moss Point, MS passed away January 13, 2012. She was born in Beaumont, TX. Preceded in death by her father, Elmer Newman; mother, Cora Mae Davenport; stepmother, Sallie Lou Newman, step-father Lessie Pope, and a brother Prentiss Alton Newman. Serene Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Joan "JJ" A. Ferraro, 72, of Ocean Springs passed away January 13, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Olivia Autry McNeese, 96, passed away January 13, 2012 in Moss Point, MS. She was born November 15, 1915 in Columbia, MS. She attended Harmony Baptist Church in Hurley, MS. Mrs. McNeese was preceded in death by her husband Fred McNeese, brothers J. L. Autry and Buddy Autry.
Serene Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Bobbie Hetherington Roberson, 67, of Moss Point, MS. She was a 1961 graduate of Magnolia High School and a graduate of Alcorn A & M University. Preceded in death by her parents Mr. Steve and Mrs. Elouise Hetherington; her husband, Mr. Henry Earl Roberson; 2 brothers, Mr. Steve Hetherington Jr. and Mr. Prentis Hetherington; a sister, Mrs. Juanita Hetherington George.
Machpelah Cemetery
Jan. 14 Mary B. Davis, 86, passed away January 14, 2012 in Helena, MS. She was born June 2, 1925 in Malta, IL. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her husband Herbert H. Davis, parents Jacob and Elizabeth Bohl, and a daughter-in-law Deborah Davis.
Machpelah Cemetery

Earl Douglas Gunter, passed away January 14, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Russ & Hattie Belle Gunter; daughter, Cassie Reynolds; brothers, Marcus Gunter, Olouise Gunter and Edsel Gunter; and father and mother-in-law, Elmer & Lucy Switzer. Earl. A 1952 graduate of Moss Point High School and he served in the 8th Infantry Division of the US Army. Funeral services: Friendship Baptist Church, Grand Bay, AL.
Orange Grove Cemetery

Lisa Ann Jenkins, 58, of Gautier, passed away January 14, 2012 in Ocean Springs.
Evergreen Cem.,

Gertrude Paske, 83, passed away January 14, born July 18, 1928 in Breslau, Germany. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul, and grandson, James Jr. Cemetery not listed

Ira T. Wilson, Sr., of Semmes, AL, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012. He was born in Vancleave, MS and graduated Vancleave High in 1960. He is preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Ella Wilson; brother, Millard Wilson Jr.; sisters, Doris Carter and Laura Mathieu. Funeral Services: Wilmer 1st Baptist Church.
Wilmer Cemetery
Jan. 15 Walter Payne, 79, of Moss Point passed away January 15, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Dora Y. Smith, 81, of Pascagoula, passed away January 15, 2012 in Pascagoula, born in Jones County, MS on January 26, 1930. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert "Decker" Smith Jr.; parents, Sam Yates and Lessie Yates; brother, Max Yates; and sister, Billie Young. Graveside services: Frisco Cemetery in the Brewer Community, near Richton, MS.
Frisco Cemetery
Jan. 16 Mary Ellen Ellis, 70, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at her home in Escatawpa, MS. Mary was born in Escatawpa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Thelma Byrd and niece, Sherry Smith.
Community of Christ Cemetery

John Paul Southworth, 32, of Big Point, MS passed away January 16, 2012 in Big Point. Cemetery not listed
Jan. 17 Dr. William Robert Meredith, Sr., 88, died Jan 17, 2012. Visitation: Eastlawn United Methodist, Pascagoula, MS. Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Lucille Annie Wilson, 95, of Pascagoula passed away Tuesday January 17, 2012 at her temporary home in Gulf Breeze, FL. She was born August 30, 1916 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Trehern and husband, Mack Wilson. Rev. Michael Perry will officiate the service.
Machpelah Cemetery
Jan. 18 Patricia Harper Cochran, 75, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 in Pascagoula. She was born June 19, 1936 in Englewood, Colorado and has been a long time resident of this area. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Barney Clinton Cochran; sister, Brenda Crocker; one great-grandson, “Little Man” Cochran.
Greenwood Cemetery, Pascagoula

Charley Hooker Johnson Sr., 73, of Hurley, MS passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was born March 14, 1938 in Jackson County, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Decalb and Bessie Lee Johnson of Hurley, MS; a brother Clifford Johnson of Wade, MS and Robert Lee Johnson of Hurley, MS.
Coleman Cemetery
Jan. 19 Albert A. Lee, 85, passed away Jan. 19, 2012. Service: Good Hope Baptist Church, Moss Point.
Scranton Cemetery

Mrs. Mary Theresa Ladnier Bosarge, 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012, in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Bosarge, parents, Joseph and Emma Ladnier, uncle, John R. Basque and two great-grandsons.Visitation: Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Bosarge Cemetery, St. Martin
Jan. 20 Oscar Haven Martin, Jr, 87, of Pascagoula passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, born January 29, 1924 in Moss Point. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during WWII. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Maxine Williams Martin; son, Richard “Dicki” Martin; grandson, Steven Ray Martin, Jr; two sisters, Winifred Gonzales and Cecile Duhe.
Griffin Cemetery

Edward Singletary, 61, of Ocean Springs passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 in Ocean Springs.
Cemetery not listed
Jan. 21 Christopher "CC" Chambliss, 83, of Vancleave, MS died January 21, 2012. Mr. Chambliss was a longtime resident of California before moving to the Gulf Coast. Mr. Chambliss is preceded in death by his parents, Christopher "Nag" and Nina Chambliss and many brothers and sisters. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Steve Raymond Cole, 66, of Pascagoula, MS, died January 21, 2012. Mr. Cole was born in Bogalusa, LA to Mack and Ruby Cole. A Memorial Service will be held in Bogalusa, LA at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church. Cemetery not listed

Charles Edward Gilbert, Sr., 84, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012, in Gautier, MS. Born in Biloxi, MS, on October 14, 1927, he was the eleventh of twelve children born to Alphonse and Henrietta Daniel Gilbert. In 1945, he enlisted and served as a Military Policeman with the 1380th Army Air Force Base Unit stationed at Fort Pepperell, Newfoundland and received the American Theater Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters and brothers: Norman, Warren, Woodrow, Julius, George, William, Lester, Jerry, Inez, and Irene Wasilenko, and a daughter-in-law, Cindy Lovett Gilbert.
Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi

Timothy Huffman, 23, born in Moss Point, passed away January 21, 2012. He was stationed at Ft. Belvoir VA and was a member of the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company. He is preceded in death by his father, Timothy Harrison.
Serenity Mem.  Gardens
Jan. 22  n/a

Jan. 23 Harold Dean Austin, 74, of Moss Point passed away Jan. 23 in Pascagoula, born June 29, 1937 in Bruce, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, John Bryant and Hazel Jenkins Austin; wife, Priscilla Ann Austin; and brother, Edward Austin.
Serene Memorial Gardens

Kitty Ely, 55, of Ocean Springs, died Mon., Jan. 23, 2012.
Cemetery not listed
Jan. 24

Mrs. Josephine Bertram, 77, passed away January 24, 2012 at her home in Escatawpa, MS. She was born October 25, 1939 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Josephina Jimenez; brother, .Frank Jimenez; and her son, Jay Bertram. She is survived by her husband, daughter; sister, grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Josephine worked as a police officer in Puerto Rico and later for the Jackson County, MS Circuit Clerk.

Puerto Rico for final interment

Claudie M. Thompson, Sr., 68, of Moss Point, passed away January 24, 2012. Funeral Services: First Missionary Baptist Church, 4600 Main Street, Moss Point.
Biloxi National Cemetery
Jan. 25 James Easterling, 79, of Pascagoula, MS passed away Wednesday January 25, 2012. He was born in Morton, MS. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church.
Serene Memorial Gardens
Jan. 26 William E. Beck, 67, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away January 26, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Marie Buchanan, 44, of Helena, passed away January 26, in Pascagoula. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Buchanan, and a brother, Forrest Eugene Rhodes. Service: First Apostolic Church, 12250 Hwy 613, Escatawpa, MS.
Serene Memorial Park

Luanna Hopson Catrett, 86, of Pascagoula died Wed., Jan. 26, 2012. Private Memorial Service on March 15, 2012.

Bobby Lee Stanley, 85, of Ocean Springs, died January 26, 2012 at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wives, Helen Stanley and Dessie Herrington Stanley.
Highland Cem., Hattiesurg

James "Louis" Ware, 82, of Vancleave, MS., died Thursday, January 26, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Louis was born on May 23, 1929, in Greenville, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ware, parents, William Colson Ware and Elsie Ware Fairley, sister, Elizabeth Kittrell and brother, Lyman Ware.
Antioch Cemetery
Jan. 27 Rita Dianna "Girla" Atwell, of Pascagoula, MS passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 in Pascagoula, born in Pascagoula to the late Ivey Edward and Mary Janet Atwell. In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by one brother, Timothy Bryan Atwell.
New Hope Cemetery, Agricola, MS

Janis Langley, 73, of Gautier, MS died Friday, January 27, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS.
Cemetery not listed
Jan. 28 n/a

Jan. 29 Mrs. Cleo Brock Adams, 93, of Pascagoula passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Plaza Nursing Center. Mrs. Adams was born May 25, 1918 in Drew, MS. Preceded in death by two children, William Adams and Carolyn Ditsworth.
Jackson County Memorial Park

Corey Wayne Barnhill passed away in Wichita, Kansas on January 29, 2012. He was born in Columbus, GA. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1996. Preceded in death by his grandparents; Wayne and Mattie Bell Barnhill of Monroe, LA and BT and Jean Kaylor of Monroe, LA. Memorial: Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs. Cemetery not listed

Richard J. Norris, 86, Ocean Springs, died January 29, 2012.
Arlington National Cemetery
Jan. 30 Gloria Marie Donnelly Baker, of Gautier, passed away January 30, 2012, born on Wednesday, October 17, 1923, in Passaic, New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Joseph Donnelly, Sr., and Marie Agnes (Ballard) Donnelly; her husband, Henry Crine Baker; her sister Eileen; brother, William, Jr.; nephew, William, III, and daughter-in-law, Robin (Lundgren) Baker. Mrs. Baker was a parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church for almost four decades.
Crestlawn Memorial Park

Lucille Laverne King, 92, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at her home in Pascagoula. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pascagoula. She was born April 1, 1919 in Stringer, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Viola McCarty Parker; brothers, Alvis, Forest, Woodrow, Ira, Thomas, Ollie and Willis; sisters, Bama, Eunice, Virginia and Ruby; and a grandson, Scottie King. 
Serene Memorial Gardens

Mr. Lee Boy Thibodeaux, 66, born December 1, 1945 in Beaux Bridge, Louisiana (St. Francis Parish) to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney (Martha) Thibodeaux, passed away January 30, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Hilda Thibodeaux; brother, Lincoln Thibodeaux and daughter, Sandra Brandon. Visitation: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Pascagoula.
Scranton Cemetery
Jan. 31 MSgt. Clifford Depew, U.S. Air Force, retired, 87, a resident of Ocean Springs, died January 31, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Depew; and his sons, James R. Depew, Kenneth W. Depew, and John C. Depew. Mr. Depew retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service, and was a veteran of World War II. Biloxi National Cemetery

Wilford Bernell Parker, 67, of Wade, MS passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Mobile, AL. He was born Jackson County, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Toby Parker; brothers, Todd Parker and Browinie Parker; sister, Lorelia McAlpine; nephews, Christopher Parker and John Roy Tee; beloved friends, Bob and Doris Gilbert.

Johnson Cemetery,    Wade, MS

LaParis M. Nelson, 3 months old, of Moss Point, passed away January 31, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Tansil, 84, of Pascagoula, MS passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was born April 6, 1927 in Boothton, AL to the late Bartie Cook and Annie Smith Cook. She resided in Pascagoula and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pascagoula for the last fifty two years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "T.T" Tansil, and a brother, Bobby Joe Clark. Rev. Derrick Tapper officiating.

Jackson County Memorial Park

February  2012

Feb. 1
H. T. Maxwell, 79, of Moselle died February 1, in Hattiesburg. He was retired as a dispatcher for the Pascagoula Fire Dept. Preceded in death by his parents Monroe and Lucy Maxwell, his brother J.P. Maxwell, and sister Laverne Stringer. Shelton Baptist Church Cemetery, Moselle

Ralph Clinton Wallace, 78, of Pascagoula passed away February 1, 2012, born in Kosciusko, MS on March 6, 1933. He graduated from Kosciusko High School in 1953, where he played on the football team. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked in early years in law enforcement in Kosciusko. He was preceded in death by his mother, Neva Wallace. Cemetery not listed

Rushell Whittington, 80, of Summerdale, AL, formerly of Vancleave, MS. Mrs. Whittington was born on September 4, 1931 in Wesson, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Orlin Whittington; her daughters, Lisa Robinson and Sharon Whittington and her daughter-in-law, Linda Whittington.
Red Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery

Janie Cochran Williams, 58, of Hurley, MS, passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 in Hurley. Preceded in death by her son, Brian Williams and her parents, Thomas and Bertie Cumbest Cochran. Serene Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Denise Wonsley, 42, of Gautier, passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 Cemetery not listed
Feb. 2

Larry Alan Covington of Ocean Springs died Feb. 2, 2012.

Cemetery not listed

Randall L. Mohr, 75, passed away February 2, 2012 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Randy was born in Grand Island, Nebraska to John H. and Sharon R. Mohr. He is preceded in death by his father, John H. Mohr and his mother, Sharon R. Mohr of Vancleave, MS; father-in-law, James N. Benson of Grand Island Nebraska; grandparents, Jesse E. and Lois Evison, Peter and Vada Mohr. Cemetery not listed

Robert F. "Bob" Newell, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away February 2, 2012. Mr. Newell was born in Tarrytown, NY and had been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1979. He was a MSgt in the Air Force. He served during the Vietnam Conflict and retired after 24 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ethel Newell. Biloxi National Cemetery

Harry A. “ Paw Paw” Price, 99, of Pascagoula since 1941, passed away Feb. 2, 2012 in Pascagoula. He was born Nov. 1, 1912 in Foxworth, MS. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris Manning Price; son, Gerald A. Price; two brothers and one sister, Charles, Frank, and Barbara Price. Jackson County Memorial Park

Percy William Perkins, Jr., 66, of Grand Bay, AL died February 2, 2012 in Mobile, AL. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Perkins was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Perkins Herring, of Pascagoula, MS, father, Percy W. Perkins, Sr., and stepfather, Dudley Herring. Mr. Perkins was a 1963 graduate of Pascagoula High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1978 achieving the rank of Lieutenant. Barrancas National Cemetery
Feb. 3
F. A. "Freddie" Scott, 72, passed February 3, 2012 in Escatawpa. He was born in Escatawpa, MS. Visitation: Community of Christ Church in Escatawpa. A memorial service will follow from the church with Elders Thad and Betty Sue Boykin officiating. Cemetery not listed
Feb. 4
Halsey Douglas Howell Sr., 72, passed away February 4, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in Kreole, MS and was a longtime resident of Big Point, MS. He served his country proudly with the United States Air Force working as a B-36 Bomber mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellis and Ethel Howell and his brother Gerald Howell.
Greenwood Cemetery, Summerdale, AL
Feb. 5
Mildred McKenzie, 84, passed away February 5, 2012 in Pascagoula. She was born in Clarksdale, MS on January 14, 1928. She was blessed to have two brothers and two sisters. Mildred and her family moved to Pascagoula from the Delta in 1967. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bob; grandson Mitch Kempner; her parents and three siblings. Private services will be held. Cemetery not listed
Feb. 6
Debbie Tate Hill, passed February 6 in Mobile. Preceded in death her parents, Charles and Rosetta Tate; one brother, W.C. Tate; three sisters, Bobbie Harville, Rosemary Tate and Joyce Tate; niece, Stephanie Jackson and one nephew, Rodney Johnson. Machpelah Cemetery

Feb. 7
Jeffrey Abbott Haskin, 49, passed away in Theodore, AL, on February 7, 2012. He was born in Flushing, New York. He served twenty-one years in the US Navy and served in Desert Storm. He retired as a Chief. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Catherine and Evan Edwards,and Abbott and Charlotte Haskin. Visitation: Franklin Creek Baptist Church. Rev. John Pemberton will officiate.
Machpelah Cemetery

Alice Johnson Pardoe, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away February 7, 2012. Born in Brandon, MS, she was the daughter of  M.P. and Mattie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Pardoe, brothers Rube O'Neal and M. P. Johnson III, and sister Kate Pierrottie. There will be a private interment at a later date. Cemetery not listed

Feb. 8
Donald G. Brimm, 79, of Pascagoula passed away Feb. 8, 2012. He was born in Los Angeles, Ca. He was a 1950 graduate of Our Lady of Victories High School and was the President of his graduating class. In 1951 he enlisted into the U.S. Navy and proudly served for four years during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Virgie Lachaussee Brimm  on Dec. 20, 2011; son, David Brimm; parents, Catherine Amonett and Albert Gerald Brimm; his Nanny, Ruth White. Machpelah Cemetery
Feb. 9
Catherine "Cathy" Bates Morris, 61, of St. Martin, MS died Feb. 9, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, David Bates, Sr. and Mildred Bates; sisters, Mary Boudreaux and Olivia Jean Knox; and brother, Robert Earl Bates. Ryan Cemetery

Feb. 10
Cecil Roy Berry, 77, of Moss Point, passed away February 10, in Lucedale. Born in Hazlehurst, MS. He served in the U. S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents, Julius & Elmer Berry, brothers; BF, Earl, JC, Hugh and Otis, sisters; Mary McMahon and Christine Berry. Visitation at New Horizon Church with Bro. Don Edecker and Wayne Berry officiating. Jackson County Memorial Park

Lloyd Leon Wallace, 81, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away February 10, 2012. Lloyd was a member of Wood Haven Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnan War. Lloyd is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Thelma Ernestine Wallace and one son, Leon Lloyd Wallace II.
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Bayou La Batre, AL
Feb. 11 Imogene Crear Slay, born in Pascagoula and a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away February 11, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Emirson Slay, Sr. Visitation at Stewart Memorial C.M.E. Church, 1266 MLK Avenue. Gabriel Cemetery

Warren C. Nickson, 87, of Ocean Springs, died February 11, 2012 in Biloxi. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Genevieve Nickson; and his first wife, Lena Lamey Nickson. Biloxi National Cemetery

Janet Ramstad, 79, born December 14, 1932 in Flushing New York passed away February 11, 2012. Daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Fippinger and sister to late H. Richard Fippinger. She was President of the Gautier Friends of the Library for many years. She was also a member of the Jackson County Republican Women's Club and served on the City of Gautier's Historic Preservation Commission. She was recognized by the City of Gautier for her efforts in helping the community after Hurricane Katrina. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Gautier.
Cemetery not listed
Feb. 12 Anthony Charles Bosarge, Jr., passed away February 12, 2012. He attended St. Martin High School and McClelland Road Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. He is preceded in death by Eula Mae Bosarge and Larry Ross. Biloxi City Cemetery

Timothy David Cantrell, 24, of St. Martin, passed away February 12, 2012, born in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willard Earl Billington, and his uncle, Michael Scott Cantrell.
Floral Hills Memorial Gardens

Lewis R. "Bud" Kelly, 65, passed away Feb. 12, 2012.
Feb. 13 Walter E. "Buddy" Cobb, 78, of Biloxi, died February 13, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Cobb; parents, Edward and Nina Cobb; step-mother, Alfreda Cobb; sister, Mary Lou Wheeler; and brother, Ray Cobb. Woolmarket Cemetery
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Feb. 16 David L. Rice (Crockette), 61, passed away February 16, 2012 in Moss Point, MS. David was born in Portland, Indiana. David was preceded in death by his parents, his son Michael Paul and step-son Dustin Brown. Biloxi National Cemetery

Rose Marie Prassenos, 87, of Moss Point, MS passed away February 16, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born on December 17, 1924 in Jefferson City, MO to the late Joseph and Agnes Belt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas G. Prassenos and son, George N. Prassenos. Graveside services will be private. Cemetery not listed
Feb. 17 Dr. Oscar L. Paulson, Jr., 81, of Vancleave, MS passed away February 17, 2012. Biloxi National Cemetery

Howard W. Smith, 86, of Latimer, passed away February 17, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Howard, formerly of Gainesville, GA, was a resident of Jackson County for 43 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Shilo Smith of Gainesville, GA; ten siblings; and a step-daughter, Linda Hall Massey. Biloxi National Cemetery
Feb. 18 Luke Thomas, 86, of Moss Point, MS passed away February 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1925 in Vocation, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie M. and A. J. Thomas; son, Luther Thomas and brother, Johnny Riley. Services Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 5425 Grierson Street, Moss Point, MS. Gabriel Cemetery
Feb. 19 Bertie Elaine Bosarge George,75, a lifelong resident of Pascagoula passed away Feb. 19, 2012 in Biloxi, MS. She was born Oct. 6, 1936 in Pascagoula. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pascagoula. She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Bertie Lee Bosarge; brother, Jerry Bosarge. Jackson County Memorial Park
Feb. 20
Peggy Ann Calisle, 71, of Moss Point, MS  passed away February 20, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Raymond Maxwell Hamilton, 50, former resident of Pascagoula, passed away Feb. 20, 2012 at his home in Pahokee, Florida. Raymond was preceded in death by his biological mother, Helen Octavia Hamilton.
Cemetery not listed

Franky Lee Williams, 54, Ocean Springs, MS, passed away February 20, 2012. Services: New Light in Vancleave. Cemetery not listed
Feb. 21
James Wesley Cluff, 60, of Moss Point, passed away February 21, 2012 in Pascagoula. Wesley was born in Pascagoula and was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. He graduated from Moss Point High School in 1969. Wesley was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Wesley Cluff and his sister, Mary Robichaux. Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Martha H. Helms, 93, formerly of Pascagoula, MS passed away on Feb. 21, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Robert "Bob" Stokes, 87, died Feb. 21, 2012 Cemetery not listed

Feb. 22
George Washington Fluker, Jr., 93, of Collins, MS, died February 22, 2012, in Collins. Mr. Fluker was born on May 2, 1918, in Livingston, LA. He lived in Pascagoula most of his life and attended Ocean Springs High School. He joined the US Marine Corp. He became an automatic rifleman who trained and fought on Guadalcanal and was wounded on Okinawa. He was living at the State Veterans Administration Home in Collins until his death. Mr. Fluker was preceded in death by his father, George Washington Fluker, mother, Georgia Pearl (Havens) Fluker and grandson, David Ford. Biloxi National Cemetery

John "J" Jeffery McMahan, 55, of Moss Point, MS, passed away February 22, 2012. Born in Dixie, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Chester McMahan and Dorothy McMahan, and his infant son, Jeffery McMahan. Jackson County Memorial Park

Darrell Dean Wescovich, 51, of Ocean Springs died Feb. 22, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Jay Max Winters, 54, of Ocean Springs passed Feb. 22. Preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Peggy Winters. Cemetery not listed
Feb. 23
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Feb. 23
Theodore M. von Sprecken, passed away February 24, 2012, his 92nd birthday, at his home in Moss Point, MS. Born in North Carolina in 1920. He then proudly spent two years in the U.S. Army during World War II and achieved the rank of Captain. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen and his son, Theodore von Sprecken III.
Westover Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, GA

Earl Watts, born in Natchez, MS, and a resident of Three Rivers, MS, passed away February 24, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Ina Smith Watts, Sr.; two sisters, Bertha Watts and Virgie Watts; three brothers Perry Watts, Jr., James Watts, Robert Watts and one grandson Jarred Charles Long. Funeral service with Rev. Phillip Marshall, Pastor Four Mile Bapist Church, Escatawpa, MS officiating. Serene Memorial Gardens
Feb. 25

Mrs. Inez Labbous, 89 formerly of Moss Point, MS passed away Feb. 25, 2012 in Chattanooga, TN.

Cemetery not listed

Jonathan Derrick Ramsey, 33, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away February 25, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Irene Myers Saliba, 93, of Pascagoula, passed away Feb. 25, 2012 in Pascagoula. She was born October 5, 1918 in New Heborn, MS and has been a resident of Pascagoula for 71 years. Her career was in Elementary Education for 43 years as a Teacher, Principal, and Librarian in the Pascagoula Public Schools. She is the daughter of Tally and Estelle Myers and was their last surviving child of ten children. Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Charles "Charlie" Saliba. Viewing: Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Funeral Service with her nephew, Dr. Lewis Myers, officiating. Cemetery not listed

Anthony Lewis Odom, 40, of Moss Point, passed away February 25, 2012 in Biloxi, born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, J.B. & Helen Odom, maternal grandparents, Huey & Gladys Hatten, and cousin, Amanda Odom. A celebration of his life with the Rev. Timothy C. Mains and Rev. Gary Netherland officiating.
Serene Memorial Gardens
Feb. 26
Royce Cecil Furr, 83, of Pascagoula, passed away February 26, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Furr was born December 2, 1928 in Jackson MS to John E. and Alyeen Furr. He served in the United States Coast Guard. Machpelah Cemetery

John Joseph Roberts, 82, of Gautier, passed away Feb. 26, in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Roberts was born on June 25, 1929 in Evansville, IN. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Visitation: First United Methodist Church of Gautier.
Cemetery not listed

Feb. 27
Lennie B. Brown, 72, of Moss Point, passed away February 27, 2012, born January 17, 1939 in Coffeeville, AL to the late Alonzo and Rosener Brown. She was preceded in death by three daughters, Gloria Dean Howze, Vicki R. Howze and Anne Marie Law; sister, Rosie Turner and one brother, Bishop John L. Brown. Funeral Services at Lighthouse Apostolic Church, 3831 Kellogg Street, Moss Point, MS. Pastor J. Eric Brown will be officiating. First Baptist Cemetery, Escatawpa

Ms. Estelle Nettles, 65, of Moss Point passed away Feb. 27, 2012. Cemetery not listed
Feb. 28
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Feb. 29
Margie Thomson, 95, of Moss Point, MS passed away February 29, 2012 in Moss Point. Margie was born on December 19, 1916 She lived in Moss Point all of her life and worked as a bookkeeper for Foster Lenneps and Sons Hardware and Spann Hardware. She was a member of East Moss Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. E. Thomson; her sister, Doris Coles; her great grandson, Michael Elias Harvey, and her son-in-law Carney Harvey. Griffin Cemetery

March 2012

Mar. 1
Carlos Hyman, 58, died March 1, 2012. Carlos was born in Pascagoula, the son of the late Eugene O. Hyman, Sr., and Beatrice V. Hyman. A graduate of Pascagoula High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene O. Hyman, Sr. and Beatrice V. Hyman. Funeral services and interment in Moss Point, MS. Cemetery not listed
Mar. 2 Johnny E. Ford of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 2, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Suzan Rene Walker, 54, of Pascagoula passed away March 2, 2012. She was born in Pascagoula. She graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1976. Funeral Service in the funeral home chapel with Father Tony Arguelles officiating.
Machpelah Cemetery
Mar. 3 Rodney James Arnold TSGT, USAF Ret.,47, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 3, 2012 in Biloxi, MS. Cemetery not listed

John Kirby Padgett,56, of Gautier, MS, passed away March 3, 2012. He was born in Hattiesburg, Ms. He was a former AAU Golden Glove Championship Boxer. He is preceded in death by his son, John Kirby Padgett, Jr; father, Jewel Leon Padgett and sister, Victoria B. Garcia. Memorial Service at Agricola Baptist Church, Lucedale, MS. Cemetery not listed
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Mar. 5 Anna Louise Johnson, 66, of Moss Point, died March 5, 2012. Memorial service: New Birth Reconciliation Ministry. Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Gertrude Clarke Ward, 92, of Mobile County, AL passed away March 5, 2012 at home. Born March 17, 1919 in New Orleans, LA and was a former resident of Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her first husband, Merley J. Clarke, Sr.; second husband, Obie D. Ward and daughter, Peggy Clarke Burt Boyer.
St. Michael's Catholic Cem., Coden, AL.
Mar. 6 Henry C. Murphy, 62, of Vancleave, MS passed away March 6, 2012. Mr. Murphy was born in Pascagoula and remained a lifelong resident of Jackson County. He was a graduate of Vancleave High School. Mr. Murphy was a US Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam Conflict. Preceded in death by his parents, Watkins and Anna Ruth Murphy.
Vancleave Cemetery #1

David Thomas Webb, passed away Mar. 6 in Pascagoula; born Sept. 12, 1955 in AL. Services: Shiloh Missionary Church.
Machpelah Cemetery
Mar. 7 Artie Lee " Pat" Doty,89, Pascagoula, MS passed away March 7, 2012. Mrs. Doty was born May 20, 1922 to Burie and Mae Patrick in Wayne County. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Burie Patrick Jr., Robert Patrick, Howard Patrick and Charles "Nabe" Patrick and one sister, Claudia Mae Hildebrandt.
Jackson County Memorial Park

George Williams, 81, passed away March 7, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry, Sr., and Mrs Beatrice Benn Williams, brothers, A. C. Williams, Ernest Williams, and John Henry Williams Jr.
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Mar. 8 Merley Hilton Jones Jr., formerly of Biloxi, MS passed away March 8, 2012 in Ridgeland, MS. Mr. Jones was born April 29, 1932 in Mobile AL to Merley and Yvonne Jones. Mr. Jones proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by his wife, Ouida Faye Jones in 2006.
Jackson County Memorial Park

Martha Sue Lloyd, 70, of Gautier, passed away March 8, 2012. She was born July 7, 1941 in Meridian, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Tracy J. Lloyd; son, Will Rogers Mosley. Biloxi National Cemetery
Mar. 9
Jack Cumbest, a native of Escatawpa, MS and resident of Satsuma, AL passed away Mar. 9, 2012. He was a member of Bayou Sara Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Annie Bell Cumbest; wife, Barbara Harvison Cumbest; son, Jackie D. Cumbest, Jr; brothers, Douglas Cumbest and Ronald Cumbest; and sister, Nellie Rae Cumbest.
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

John Stephen Heil, died Mar. 9, in Ocean Springs; born Jan. 3, 1935 in Pennsylvania. He served in the army during the Korean conflict. Proceeded in death by his son, Mitchell Heil. He will be laid to rest in the family burial plot in Louisiana. Cemetery not listed
Mar. 10 Mary Agnes Marchand, 70, a native of Escatawpa, MS and a long time resident of Grand Bay, AL died March 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Alma West Sherman.
Davis Cemetery
Mar. 11 Mildred "Jackie" Hood, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 11, 2012. Jackie was born November 20, 1916. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hood; sons, Harold and Eddy Hood.
Vancleave #1 Cemetery

Marlene Womble, 84, of Moss Point, passed away March 11, 2012. Marlene was born December 11, 1927 in Philadelphia, MS, the youngest of eight children born to Everett and Allie Gordon. Marlene was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Womble McLeod, as well as her beloved parents, Everett and Allie.
Serene Memorial Gardens
Mar. 12 Thelma Elizabeth Steward Wells, 89,a former resident of Gautier, MS passed away March 12, 2012 in Bogart, GA. She was born April 1, 1922 in Pensacola, FL. Mrs. Wells was a member of First Baptist Church of Gautier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Zeno M. Wells.
Pinecrest Cemetery
Mar. 13 Rickey Donnell Chatman, 59, passed away March 13, 2012 in Moss Point; born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Rev. Jimmie Chatman, Sr. and Lillie Chatman. He was in Moss Point High School Class of 1980. He was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Earl Chatman and one sister, Jacqueline "Jackie" Chatman.
Scranton's Cemetery

Perry "Scoop" Willis Cook, was born in Pascagoula, MS. He was the youngest of four children born to Ethel and Iverson Cook. He passed away on March 13, 2012. Perry is preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Iverson Cook and one brother, James Edward Cook. Perry graduated from Magnolia High School in Moss Point, MS in 1968. In 1969, Perry joined the United States Air Force and served as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Cemetery not listed
Mar. 14 Jeanette Rogers, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 14, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. Cemetery not listed

Stephen Lloyd Stringer, 26, of Gautier, MS passed away March 14, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Gautier, graduating in 2004 from Gautier High School.
Crestlawn Cemetery
Mar. 15 Kenny Floyd (Rap) Washintgon, 63, of Houston, TX, passed away. Memorial Services at Good Hope Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Drive, Moss Point. Cemetery not listed
Mar. 16 Belinda Marie Wilson, 51, a native of Apalachicola, FL and resident of Pascagoula for many years, passed away March 16, 2012. Ms. Wilson owned and operated B&D Estate Sales of Pascagoula. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Wilson. A memorial service will be held in Apalachicola, FL. Cemetery not listed
Mar. 17 Nita Gay Carter Goff, 76, a native of Hurley, MS and a resident of Movella, MS, born March 12, 1936, passed away on March 17, 2012, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley S. (Bobby) Goff; her infant daughter, Angela; her parents Earlie McBride Carter and Loda Mae Dickens Carter; and her 5 brothers: Earl, Jarrold, Charles (Tinky), Larry, and Jerry (Lenny) Carter.
Cemetery not listed

Denise Cook Gomez, passed away March 17, 2012. She was born to Retha S. Cook and the late James E. Cook, Sr.
Biloxi National Cemetery

Simon Edward Overstreet, 41 of Franklin Creek passed from this life Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was born in Pascagoula. An avid outdoorsman, he worked construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laverne Thompson; a brother, Daniel Overstreet; and children, Matthew and Mark Overstreet. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Forts Lake Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the church with Rev. Tim Cauley officiating.
W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery
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Mar. 19 n/a
Mar. 20
Captain Nolly Eugene Sward Sr., born August 30, 1934 in Jackson County, MS, passed away March 20, 2012. In his professional career he was a Tug Boat Captain on the Mississippi River. Preceded in death by his parents, Birdie & Frederic Sward; brothers Tony and Mike Sward; grandchildren: Levi Tanner, Ryan Sward & J. J. Helms.
Sward Cemetery, Hurley
Mar. 21 Norma Jeanette Pugh, 83, a resident of Pascagoula since 1961, passed away Mar. 21. Mrs. Pugh was born November 3, 1928 to Charles and Mildred Case in Magnolia, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Bert Pugh; daughter, Debra Kay Burrows; grandson, Michael Burrows two sisters, Laura Dearing and Eddie Knippers. Jackson County Memorial Park

Teresa Marie Young, 42, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away March 21, 2012 in Escatawpa. She was born in Pascagoula. Visitation: Caswell Springs United Methodist Church in Wade, MS.
Barton Baptist Church Cemetery, George County
Mar. 22 n/a
Mar. 23 Elizabeth Diane Boyd, 65, of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 23, 2012 in Pascagoula. She was born in Moss Point, MS to the late J. L. and Edna (Smith) Crawford. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Helena. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Randall and sister-in-law, Dolores Crawford and her grandparents, Lulu (Ferrel) Crawford and father, Gave Hudson.
Jackson County Memorial Park
Mar. 24 Marcus Sigler, 51, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at his home in Pascagoula, MS. Mark was born in Mobile, AL. Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Generva Mason Sigler.
Scranton Cemetery
Mar. 25 Steve Larue Porter, 41, passed away March 25, 2012 in Bothell, WA. He was born in Pascagoula, MS, and was a resident of the Hurley community. He graduated from East Central High School. Steve was a member of Caswell Springs United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. (Mary) Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. (Ruby) Porter, Sr. Visitation: Caswell Springs United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery Caswell Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Mar. 27 Charles Edward Pounds, 74, of Escatawpa, MS passed away March 27, 2012 in Pascagoula. Mr. Pounds was born on September 5, 1937 in Marion County, MS. He was a member of Wade Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Maxie Pounds and his sister Martha Pounds.
Lott Cemetery, Marion County, MS
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Mar. 29 Philip C. Sanborn, III, 64, of Lucedale, MS, passed away March 29, 2012 in Lucedale. He was born in San Francisco, CA. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Helen Lucille Sanborn. Mr. Sanborn was entombed with his wife at Jackson County Memorial Park in Pascagoula. No public services will be held.
Jackson County Memorial Park
Mar. 30 Margie Lopez Dale, 84, of Escatawpa, MS passed away March 30, 2012. She was born July 14, 1927 in Escatawpa to the late Anjel (son of  Manuel Lopez and Martha Jane "Jennie" Jones (daughter of John Jones and C. Kenedey Jones of J.C.) and Emma Lopez. Margie was a life long member of Escatawpa Baptist Church. Graduating from Moss Point High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Winston Lopez and a nephew, Jacob Broadus.
Machpelah Cemetery

Joyce Long Fancher, 79, a native and lifelong resident of Big Point, passed away March 30, 2012 in Moss Point. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Long and Harold Fancher; her parents, Walton and Dorlar Kennedy Goff and one sister, Janet Wilson.
Big Point Cemetery

Dorothy Patricia Vickrey, 79, passed away March 30, 2012,  Dorothy was born on February 23, 1933 in Phenix City, Alabama. In 1972, Patricia moved with her husband Col. Charles Vickrey to Vancleave, Mississippi. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ramsay Vickrey, two sons, two sisters and eight brothers. Ramsay Cemetery
Mar. 31
Colline N. Patterson, 89, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away March 31, 2012 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Patterson is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Patterson; sons, Barton and Billy Patterson; daughters, Marion Fugua, Helen Robinson, and Emily Patterson. Cemetery not listed

April 2012

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April 3 Deborah Ann Alford, 56, of Gautier, passed away April 3, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Robert Charles Auth, 64, of Gautier, MS passed away April 3, 2012. He was a Military Police Sergeant with the 173rd Airborne Brigade in the United States Army and Vietnam Veteran from 1966-1969. Robert was awarded numerous Army Affiliated Awards and Medals to include the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Parachute Badge. Cemetery not listed
April 4 Carl F. Allen Jr., 54, passed away in Moss Point, MS on April 4, 2012. Born in Bronx, NY; Carl served our country as a US Marine 1979 to 1981 as a Rifleman and went to school immediately after the service to become a Merchant Marine. Cemetery not listed

Aristed Chestang, Jr., born to the late Aristed Chestang, Sr. and Minnie Slack-Chestang in Pascagoula, MS. He was a member of
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church. Aristed served in the United States Army and a Veteran of WWII. Hewas preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Marie (England) Chestang; his parents; five brothers, five sisters and four grandchildren. (posted w/no DOD)
St. Peter the Apostle
Catholic Church Cemetery

Gloria Dawn Phillips Ellis, of Pascagoula, passed away April 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stafford and Frances Phillips and brother, Dale Phillips. Services: First United Pentecostal Church of Hurley.
Machpelah Cemetery
April 5 Fred Bradley, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away April 5, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Violet Jean Webb, 81, formerly of Pascagoula passed away April 5, 2012 in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born August 17, 1930 in Ferriday, LA. She is preceded in death by her two sons-in-law, Al Godwin and Stan Mize. Jackson County Memorial Park
April 6
Deborah Ann Alford, 56, of Gautier, passed away April 6, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Fred Bradley, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away April 6, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Eunice M. Bowles, 95, passed away April 6, 2012 in Mobile, AL. Cemetery not listed

Mr. Quincy (Shang-a-lang) Marshall, 84, passed away April 6, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Billie Faye Roberts, 85, of Moss Point, passed away April 6, 2012 in Pascagoula. A native of County Line, Texas and a resident of Moss Point since 1989. She was an active member of Dantzler Memorial United Methodist Church. Funeral services: Dantzler Memorial First United Methodist Church of Moss Point with Reverend David Greer officiating. Griffin Cemetery

Raymond Whitt, 78, of Moss Point, passed away April 6, 2012. Mr. Whitt is preceded in death by his mother and father, 2 sisters, 3
brothers, 1 great-grandchild, and 1 grandchild. Services at Wade Baptist Church where Mr. Whitt was a member.
Serene Memorial Gardens

Albert Wiggins, 70, Moss Point, MS, passed away April 6, 2012. Cemetery not listed
April 7 n/a
April 8 Jerald Edward Bosarge, 72, of Ocean Springs, passed away April 8, 2012l born in Biloxi. He graduated from Biloxi High
School in 1959, went into the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents Julius & Theresa Bosarge, siblings: Juliet Rieffel, Bill Bosarge, Dot Rickey, Donnie Bosarge, Bobby Bosarge, Barbra Hall and Leonard Bosarge.
Biloxi National Cemetery

Thomas Andrew "Andy" Boulton, 44, of Gautier passed away April 8, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Addisyn Michelle Crimm, was born and passed away April 9, 2012. She was 5lbs. 6oz.-18” long.
Serene Memorial Gardens

Linda E. Haywood, 49, April 08, 2012 in Gautier, MS. Cemetery not listed

Charles Malcolm Jones, 90, of Moss Point, MS, passed away April 8, 2012. He was born September 2, 1921 in Moss Point, MS. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Laura Rita Jones. Griffin Cemetery

Della Lorine Scovel, 81, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 8, 2012 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Scovel was born on August 23, 1930 in
Pascagoula. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Henry Scovel Sr.
Machpelah
April 9 Roy Joseph Jones, 64, of Pascagoula and resident of Moss Point, passed away April 9, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Laura Jones. Serene Memorial Gardens
April 10
Jerry Otis Goff, 69, passed away April 10, 2012. Memorial at Assembly of God Church, Moss Point. Cemetery not listed
April 11
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April 12 Wynette E. Allen, 87, formerly of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 12, 2012 in Atlanta, GA. Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Doris Jean Harper, 82 of Moss Point, passed away in Pascagoula April 12, 2012. She was born June 29, 1929, in Sparta, TN, and had been a longtime resident of Jackson County.
Serene Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Carolyn Annette Taylor Harris, 55, of Escatawpa, MS passed away April 12, 2012. She was born tp Dorothy Mae Taylor and the late Willie Watson, Sr.
Machpelah Cemetery
April 13 Ralph Bicknell, 54, of Gautier, MS passed away April 13, 2012 in Japan. Ralph was born on May 22, 1957 in Fort Knox Kentucky. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Bicknell. Burial will be at a later date.
Cemetery not listed

Mrs. Rowena S. Curtis, 90, of Gautier, MS passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 in D'Iberville, MS. Born Sept. 3, 1921 in DeSoto, County, Mississippi to the late E.P. and Ola Woods Stallings. She had been a resident of Gautier since 2009 and was a former, longtime resident of Meridian. On Dec. 3, 1949 in Meridian, MS she married the love of her life, Johnnie E. Curtis. He preceded her in death on her birthday in 2009. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Major Michael Green.  Cemetery not listed

Norma Jean Goff, 77, born November 23, 1934 in George County, MS, passed away April 13, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS. She was a member of Big Point United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight D. Goff; three brothers: Carlton Tanner, Bill Tanner, and Keith Tanner; three sisters: Audrey Kyle, Ivan Jackson, and Leva McNeil. Big Point Cemetery

Alton Jerome Fountain, 56, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away April 13, 2012, born in Escatawpa, MS. He was a graduate of Moss Point High School. He was preceded in death by his adopted father, Leonard A. Fountain; grandmother, Elsbetha (Bardwell) Fountain; uncles, Sam Green, Jr., George R. Green and Johnny H. Green. Visitation at Summerville United Methodist Church, 4100 Dutch Bayou Road, Escatawpa, MS with Rev. Willie Hill officiating.
Summerville Church Cemetery
April 14, Leroy Sullivan, 57, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 14, 2012. He was born to the late Ernest and Johnnie Bee Sullivan.
Scranton Cemetery
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April 16 Mattie Ellen Huckaby Brown, 82, of Pascagoula, passed away April 16, 2012. Mrs. Brown was born February 20, 1930 in Lincoln County, MS to Julius and Ruth Huckaby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Brown in 1999.
Machpelah Cemetery

Lillian Hand, 83, of Vancleave, MS passed away  April 16, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eather Earl Hand; parents, William and Bessie Smith.
Vancleave Holiness Cemetery

Mrs. Agnes D. James, a native of Gautier, was born December 16, 1928 to the late Willie and Alice Henshaw, passed away April 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Sam James; two brothers, Charles Henshaw and Alphonse Henshaw; one sister, Willie Elizabeth Huey.
Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery
April 17  n/a

April 18 Agnes L. "Dee" Rouse, 70, of Pascagoula passed away April 18, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thelma Cathleen Rouse and Woodie Earl Rouse, Sr.; brother, James Edward Rouse, Sr. Greenwood Cemetery
April 19 Randall Joseph Allen, a native and lifelong resident of Moss Point, MS passed away April 19, 2012. He was 53. Randall was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Pascagoula. Randall was a graduate of Moss Point High School class of 1976 and attended the University of South Alabama. He is preceded in death by his mother Else Larsen Allen; his brother Herman Lee Allen; Paternal grandparents William Lee and Nellie Jones Allen, Sr.; Maternal grandparents Rasmus and Anna Larsen.
Machpelah Cemetery

Mary Gladys Graham Grierson, 94, of Escatawpa, MS passed away April 19, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS. Gladys was born January 8, 1918 in Escatawpa where she lived all of her life. She was a lifelong member of Safe Harbor UMC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Oliver L. Grierson Sr.; parents, Henry and Effie Graham; brother, Buddy Graham and sisters: Winnie Greenough, Melva Walker, Grace DeAngelo and Marie Colvin.
Machpelah Cemetery

William J. Osterman, 78, of Harleston, passed away April 19, 2012. Mr. Osterman was a proud Navy Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict. His commendations included National Defense Service Ribbon, United Nations Service Ribbon and Korean Service Ribbon. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Osterman. Visitation at St. Ann Catholic Church in Hurley, MS. Cemetery not listed
April 20 Doris Faye Cunningham, 77, formally of Moss Point, MS passed away April 20,2012 in Hattiesburg, MS. Doris was born on March 14,1935 in Ackerman, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband C.L. “Foots” Cunningham, her grandson Chad E. Roney,her parents Thurman and Bertha Warren, her brother T. Doyle Warren, and her sisters Hazel Hayes Powell, and Evelyn Womble Stokely.
Machpelah Cemetery
April 21 n/a
April 22 Esther Lewis Bournes, 92, of Moss Point, MS, passed away April 22, 2012 Cemetery not listed

Richard Vaughn Moore Sr. 67, of Moss Point, MS passed away April 22, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in Jackson County, MS. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Charles P. Moore and sister, Delores Jane Clark. Serene Memorial Gardens

Bernice Lemaitre Sherman, 92, passed away April 22, 2012. Bernice was born on December 21, 1919 in Escatawpa, MS where she lived all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Alma West Sherman; parents, Joseph and Agnes Lemaitre; brother, Joseph Burton Lemaitre, Lee Lemaitre and Alphonse Lemaitre; sisters, Helen Brock, Blanche Williams, Jessie Ogle and Nelda Roach; daughter, Mary Agnes Marchand. Funeral services with Bro. Phillip Marshall, of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, Escatawpa, MS, officiating.
Four Mile Creek Cemetery
April 23 Mary Lou Barlow, 84, of Hurley, passed away April 23, 2012. She was born on October 4, 1927 in Brookhaven, MS to Versie and Rutha Calcote. She served faithfully alongside her husband, Rev. Roy Barlow, at these United Methodist Churches: Bon Homi, Mt. Zion, Adams, Nugent, Lumberton, Kreole, Caswell Springs, First Long Beach, Rosedale, and Roberts Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Henry and Lamar Calcote. Caswell Springs Cemetery
April 24 n/a
April 25 n/a
April 26 Eric Dumont, Jr., a resident of Moss Point, MS passed away April 26, 2012. He was born in Mobile, AL He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lynn Dumont Olson.Burial: Pine Crest West Cemetery on Snow Road with Reverend Coleman Inge officiating. Pine Crest West Cemetery
April 27 Michael V. Edwards, 55, of Moss Point died April 27, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Glentail Annette Lee, 54, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 27, 2012. Cemetery not listed

Michael V. Edwards, 55, of Moss Point died April 27, 2012. Cemetery not listed
April 28 Norris Leander "Puddy" Waltmon, 84, of Wade, passed away April 28, in Pascagoula, born March 3, 1928 in Wade. Preceded in death by his birth parents, Lawrence L. and Lily D.Waltmon; as well the parents that raised him, James Waltmon and Martha Waltmon Hearndon; his wife, Daisy M. Waltmon; brothers, Curtis, W.J., Morris, Marvinand Leonard; and a sister, Thelma Merchant. Brushy Creek Cemetery, George County
April 29 Judith O. Benkowich,70, of Moss Point, MS passed away April 29, 2012. Judith was born in St. Louis, MO. She is preceded in death by both parents, Anthony and Susan Harrison, her husband, William Benkowich, Sr., daughter, Susan Drake and grand-daughter, Holly Benkowich.
Bethel Hill Church Cemetery, Latimer, MS

Gail Bowen Wright, 86, of Pascagoula, passed away April 29, 2012. Ms. Wright is preceded in death by her son, Philip Dale Philips. Cemetery not listed
April 30
n/a

May 2012

May 1 Mary Kathleen Dunaway McKenzie, 93, of Pascagoula, passed away May 1, 2012, born November 2, 1918 in Tylertown, MS to Clemons and Ettie Dunaway. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 11 siblings, her husband A. J. McKenzie; daughter, Doris Bennett; sons-in-law Billy Eanes and Wayne Bennett; 4 grandchildren, Sheila McLellan, Norman Bennett, Glenn Bennett, Johnny East; great-great grandchild, Amber Maddox and Floyd Mae Bennett.
Jackson County Memorial Park
May 2 James L. Smith, born to James Ree Funchess and Elouise Smith Holloway in Prentiss, MS. He attended Carver High School in
Pascagoula, MS. James "Cowboy" Smith departed this life on Thursday, May 2, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, James (Lucille) Funchess and Elouise Smith; sister, Loree "Rene" Barnes; brothers, Robert "Pete" Poole, Eddie Butler, Willie Coleman, James Charles Smith; nephew, Robert Earl Fountain.

May 3 William Higginbotham "Biddie", 97, of Gautier, MS, died May 3, 2012.
May 4 Charles Torrence, a resident of Moss Point, MSborn May 5, 1931. passed away Thursday, May 4, 2012. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII.
Macpelah Cemetery
May 5 William Cain “Willie” Firth, 85, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away May 5, 2012 at Covington County Hospital in Collins, MS. He had been a resident of the U.S. Veterans Home in Collins since August 2011. Willie was born on March 12, 1927 in Pascagoula, the son of William Daniel and Effie Jane Cain Firth. He was a member of the Pascagoula High School graduating class of 1945. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of seventeen and served on the USS Enterprise during World War II. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Stova Firth, and sisters Elma Firth Russell and Dorris Firth Watts. Private service.


Barbara Gene Tate Harness was born in Pike County, MS to the late Prentiss and Lizzie Tate. She entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mamie Magee and Jessie Johnson; three brothers, James, Wallace and
Charlie Tate. She was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Osyka, MS. Services will be May 12, 2012 at New Bethel Apostolic Assembly, 4207 Griffin Street, Moss Point, MS.
Machpelah Cemetery
May 6 Shanell Leigh Jowers Foster, 34, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS. Shanell was born in Biloxi, MS. She was the only child of Robert E. and Donna Jowers of Gautier, MS.
May 7 Chad Steven Scott, 31, of Vancleave, MS passed away May 7, 2012. Mr. Scott is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gerald Holden and cousin, Brylee Mallette. A memorial service at Community of Christ Church, 12205 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Vancleave with the Rev. Larry McMillian officiating.
May 8 n/a

May 9 James F. Green, born February 2, 1929 in Jackson County, MS and resident of the Big Point Community, passed away May 9, 2012
surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.
Orange Grove Cemetery
May 10 n/a
May 11 Mrs. Juanita Andrews, 82, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 11, 2012.Pamella Lynn Hudgins Wagner of Moss Point passed away May 11, 2012. She was born in Lucedale, MS. She was a 1973 graduate of Moss Point High School. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. Otis and Mary M. Goff and Van and Edith Hudgins.
Macphelah Cemetery
May 12 Lucille Franks Holloman, 88, of Pascagoula died May 12, 2012, at her daughter's residence in Tenn. She was born in Pascagoula on March 1, 1924 to John Edgar and Flora Perry Hester. She had lived in the Macedonia Community in Lee County for over forty-five years. She was preceded in death by her father, John Edgar Hester; her mother, Flora Perry Hester Conway; son, William D. Franks, Jr.; first husband, William D. Franks, Sr.; second husband, William Russell Holloman; brothers, John E. and Carl Hester; sisters, Sue Harris and Betty Broadus. Services will at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Caster Buse officiating.
Union Cemetery (in Belden)

Dorothy Ann Krebs Talley, 88, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Joyce Talley; her parents, Charles H. Krebs and Edna M. Krebs; her brothers, Council Krebs and Francis "Bub" Krebs; her sisters, Alda Chamberlin, Ivon "Billie" Bennett, Mary Torricelli, Nell Delmas, Eunice Walker and Joyce Goff. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of  Pascagoula, MS. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church.

Machpelah Cemetery
May 13 Lenora Hood Nash, 90, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 13, 2012. She was born in Yazoo County on November 9, 1921. She and her her 8 siblings attended school, school in Hesterville, MS. She married her true love, William Desmond Nash, together they raised 5 children in Kosciusko and Pascagoula areas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mattie Belle Hood; brothers, Jack, Ted, Grady, Henry, and James; sisters Mary, Annie, and Mattie; grandson, Matthew Wayne Nash and a great grandchild, Marissa Ellington.
Serene Memorial Gardens
May 14 John Bowman, 94, born February 12, 1918 in Chambersburg, PA and resident of Moss Point, MS, passed away May 14, 2012.
Visitation at First Baptist Church of Moss Point.
Serene Memorial Gardens
May 15 n/a

May 16 Doris Theresa Jones, 76, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 16, 2012 in Pascagoula. Doris was born on April 13, 1936 in Pascagoula. She was a lifelong resident of Pascagoula. She was preceded in death by her parents: David and Stella Cook, and her stepbrother George “Buddy” Carroll. Greenwood Cemetery
May 17 Donna Lee Naquin, 53, a native of Biloxi, MS and a resident of Vancleave, MS, passed away in Ocean Springs, MS, on May 17, 2012. Funeral services at Church on the Rock, 3901 Chicot Street, Pascagoula, MS with Rev. Rodger Bradley officiating.
May 18 n/a

May 19 Mercedes DeAngelo Barron Carioty, a native of Moss Point and resident of Pascagoula passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was 85.She is preceded in death by her son, Roy Barron, Jr. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mary Juanita Martin Bilbo, 96, passed away May 19, 2012 in Ocean Springs. She was born August 22, 1915 at Martin’s Bluff in Gautier. Juanita was raised on a farm with her parents and 12 siblings, in a time when horse and buggy were still a common mode of travel and work. She was a dedicated church worker at Belle Fountain Baptist Church, which was founded in 1890 by her father-in-law, Walter Ray Bilbo and his two brothers, for many decades. When Juanita married Bryan Bilbo on May 24, 1934, he was a muskrat trapper and had his own farm. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, James and Olive Martin; husband, William Bryan Bilbo; children, Betty Lou Bilbo Cox and William Larry Bilbo; and grandson, Stanford F. Browning.

Belle Fountain Cemetery, Ocean Springs

Georgia Joy McCulley, 82, of Moss Point passed away May 19, 2012. Ms. Joy was married to Meredith McCulley, who preceded her in death. They were married for 53 years. Ms. Joy was a faithful member of Helena Presbyterian Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Georgia Merritt.
Oakland Cemetery, Birmingham, AL

Mrs. Helen Lorena Stewart, 98 , passed away May 19,2012. Mrs. Stewart, born January 12, 1914 had been a resident of Moss Point
(Kreole), MS most of her life. Mrs. Stewart was the oldest person, both in age and church membership, at New Horizon Ministries
(formerly Evangel Temple). Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, William Riley Stewart, daughters, Laura Emma Stewart and Brenda Kay Parker, son David Lamar Stewart.
Orange Grove Cemetery
May 20 Alvia E. Hester Sr., born in Pascagoula Mississippi to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Etta Lundy) Hester of Wade. Passed away May 20th 2012 in Mobile, Al. Reuniting after almost 33 years with his son Alvia E. “Bubba” Hester Jr. He was a retired Captain for
American Commercial Barge Lines. His hobby of choice was raising cattle and being a farmer. He was preceded in death by his son, Alvia E. “Bubba” Hester Jr., Parents Steve and Etta Hester, brothers Alton, George, Dozier, Roger and Herman Hester. Sisters, Bernice Rider, and Maude Freeman.

Orange Grove Cemetery
May 21 n/a
May 22 n/a
May 23 Bolden, Retired SSGT Dennie G. "Deacon Bolden"
Lott, Edsel C.
Lowery, Richard
McClure, Adam Ford
Miller, Wanda Juaiwiece
Payne, Theressa M.
Prince Jr., Harvey
Rawls, Deborah Faye (Cone)
Simpson, Jeffrey
Smith, Gary Eugene
Tolleson, Jackie
Walley, Mary Carolyn
Whitlock, Agne

May 24 n/a

May 25 Alexander, Mr. Dearther
Benyard, Bobby
Booth, Samuel
Boutwell, Aubrey Dale
Brown, Jeffery
James, Mrs. Nora
Larsen Sr., Jere
Reeves, Lula
Stewart, Ola Mae

May 26 n/a
May 27 Franklin, Melvin
Holter, Marilyn J.
Larsen Sr., Jere Grant
Thomas, Colvin

May 28 Ronald Wayne Briley, born on May 13, 1946 in Lake Charles, Lq passed away May 28, 2012 in Mobile, Al. Mr. Briley was a graduate of Moss Point High School, served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara V. Briley; second mom, Mildred Briley; brothers, James Briley, Kenneth Briley, Jr. and sister, Patricia Williams.

Mobile Memorial Gardens
May 29 n/a
May 30 Austin, Rosie Lee
Booth II, Samuel Allen
Dearman, Nola Vee
Franklin, Melvin Earl
Gibson, Bertie Lee
Parker, George
Reeves, Lula
Riley, James Edward
Stewart, Ola Mae
Thomas Jr., Colvin Vincent
Thompson, Charles
Truitt, Juadean Gladn

May 31 n/a

June 2012

June 1 Barber, Leo Eugene
Boutwell, William Hilburne
Jordan, Pervis "Bay"
King, Dorothy Jean
LaVergne, Peggy Jean Gunter
Lee, Allen Eugene
Murrah, Louella C.
Nash, Luverta G.
Riley, James E.
Thompson Jr., Charles "Pop"

June 2
n/a

June 3
Ezell, Narcissus
Fountain, Lorrie Kirkwood Bailey
Goff, William
Greatbatch, Harry W.
Moore, Jeremy Dwayne
Ramsey, Kenneth

June 4
Beech, Shawn Ray
Bennett, James Thurman
Norwood, Caribel Hammett
Spain, Rev. John A

June 5 Bennett, James Thurman
Burns, James E. "Jim"
Campbell, Denetra
King, Dorothy Jean
Reeves, Glenn R.

June 6 Burns, James E. "Jim"
June 7 Broxson, Sherida C.
Franklin, Ruth Dianne
Hill, Mischa Jerica Lindsay
Jenne, Infant Paisley Ann
Niles, Josephine Agnes Miller
Ray, Ruth Slay
Rushton, Sarah Bess Burkes Lane
Sander, Harold E.
Wesaw, Michael Jay

June 8 Franklin, Ruth Dianne
Jenne, Paisley Ann
Rollins, Robert O. "Butch"
Saucier, Charlotte
Walker, Terry
Weary, Maggie Lee Bailey

June 9 Huelsman, Morie McLeod
June 10 Breland, Mildred Malissa White
Campbell, Denetra La France "Nee-Nee"
Huelsman, Morie McLeod
Jenne, Paisley Ann
Johnson, Frank Edward
Love, Bessie
Nicholls, Dr. Richard Aurelius
Ray, Ruth Slay
Schmitz, Glennon E.
Snellgrove, Macie Lee
Thornton, Doris Domenica
Vick, Donald Mitchell
Walker, Terry Lynn

June 11 Cooley, Murray
Gathy, Peter Andrew
Howell, Albert
Jenne, Paisley Ann
Johnson, Frank Edward
Peoples, Lisa Moore
Shouse, Cleo
Spooner Sr., Theron Earl
Thornton, Doris Domenica

June 12 Bell Sr., Larry C.
Jenne, Paisley Ann
McLendon Sr., Elvin
Weary, Maggie Lee Bailey

June 13  n/a

June 14 Billie Ruth O’Bryant, 86, passed away June 14, 2012 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Stone County, MS on April 24, 1926 to the late Singleton and Bertie Mae Lott Davis. She was co-founder of O’Bryant-O’Keefe Funeral Home. After her husband died she became CEO of O’Bryant-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Fails Funeral Home, Inc., Jackson County Mortuary, and Reserve Security Insurance, Co. Mrs. O’Bryant is preceded in death by her husband Roy T. O’Bryant, Sr., and sister Annette Davis Glenn.
Machpelah Cemetery
June 15 Bell Sr., Larry Calvin
Clark, Johann Eccle "Jo"
Cox, Elwyn Clifford
Gibson, Johanna Theresa
Havard, Marvin Edward
Lanier, Edward Carl
Slider, Vernon
Smith, Christopher Andrew

June 16 Barbara Allen Treadway, 88 , of Pascagoula, MS passed away  June 16, 2012 in Pascagoula. She born November 14, 1923 in Aberdeen, MS to the late John and Pearl Allen Blunschi, she has been a resident of Jackson County, MS since 1965. She was preceded in death by her husband Maj. John Earl Treadway, Sr., her parents, a son John Treadway, Jr., a sister Hazel Edwards and a son-in-law Tim Carrier. She will be buried next to her husband. Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC
June 17 Avera, Grace Evelyn
Cox, Elwyn Clifford
Fuller, Justin Scott
Jones, Ruby Juanita
Pattersson, Simon L.
Slider, William Vernon
Spelling, Marvin
Strait, Aprolia "Sweets"
Ware, Betty Smith

June 17 Chilton, LuAnn Posey
Gibson, Johanna Theresa
Harrison, Patricia Nell Passeau (Patty)
Howell, James Clayton "Slim"
May, Debra Lynn "Debbie"
McCuien, Phil Douglas
Wallis, Otto Andrew

June 18 n/a

June 19 n/a
June 20
n/a
June 21
Mrs. Leander May Crenshaw Trehern, of Pascagoula, MS passed away at home surrounded by family. She was born on May 9, 1915 in Agricola, George County, MS to Ellie Crenshaw & Minnie (Crenshaw) Crenshaw. She was 97. Mrs. Trehern is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vester E. Trehern; children, Dorothy Jean Marino, Sammy S. Trehern, James Rue Trehern, Mary Ann Trehern, and Fred Louis Trehern. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ccwigginsfamily/
Grand Bay Cemetery, Mobile County, AL
June 22 Church, Sara Frances
Havard, Betty Jean
Miles, Armelia
Treadway, Barbara Allen
Zoller, Robert
Collier Jr., Samuel
Foster, Jerry Nicholas "Nick"
McLeod, Horace Eugene
Parks, John Albert
Robinson, Marian Graham
Tuggle, Helen Rae


June 24 Adams, JoAnn P.
Cabell, Christina Koch Flowers
Hansen, Maggie Lea Miller
Homan, Howard Fritz
Jackson, Louise
Lowe Jr., Olear "Sonny"
McNeill, Lori
Miles, Armelia
Moss, Lanelle (Nell)
Pace, Walter Lee
Packer, Gracie E.
Summers, Deborah Diann
Whitmore, Lon


June 25 Bowman, Viola Noble Mills DeLancey
McCurdy, Roger J.

June 26 Hutchinson Jr., Francis Edward
King, Rose M.
McNeill, Lori Vondell Waltman
Parker, Doris Agnes Quave
Wise, Bill

June 27 n/a

June 28 Adams, Christie Lynn Snider
Adams, JoAnn McArthur
Johnson, Delphia Louise Newbill
McLeod, Olgia Flurry
Peart, Oliver "Scott"
Reeves, Billie


June 29 n/a

June 30 n/a


July 2013

July 1
Black, Lonnie Clifton
Calhoun, Christopher
Crowe, Kathleen Krebs
James, J. W.
Mason, Mary
Morrison, Gloria Jean Cole
Smith, Joseph Craw


July 2
Cowart Jr., Gus O.
Crocker, Donald F.
Kelley, Hazel Marvine
Kinlaw, Betty Frances
Liddell, Middie Riley
McRae, Nancy L. Keebler
Sellers, Janice E.
Stallworth, Elaine Watson
Strickland, Grace Jeanette


July 3
Boone, Percy
Eiland, Marion L. "Chuck"
Hamilton, Tim
Kinlaw, Betty Frances
Knight, George McCullough
Mathis, Elmer Louis
Van Hoosier, Ray Ernest


July 4
n/a

July 5 Brown, Traci Rogers
Dukes, John A.
Dye, Marilyn Gandolfi
Eiland, Marion L. "Chuck"
Hamilton, Bessie Eliza
Marion, Wallace
Mason, Mary
Miles, Derrick
Stallworth, Elaine Watson
Temple, Mary Lee
Todd, Inez Jewel


July 6 Boykins, Odessa Lee
Butts, Dr. Cathy
Dunham, Janet W.
Liddell, Mother Middie Riley "Gude"
Peterson, Edna Estelle
Reeves, Paul Dean
Sellers, Janice Earline
Temple, Martha Lee
Toucheck Sr., Bryan Allen
Walton, Catherine



Mrs. Alice L. Mathieu Harris, 91, passed away July 6, 2012, born May 4, 1921 in Ocean Springs. Alice was daughter of Joby Mathieu; granddaughter of Catherine Sprinkle Mathieu 1871-1961 and Joseph Mathiue Peter Sprinkle and Elizabeth Galloway. Preceded in death by her husband, William J.Harris, Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Katie Crawford Mathieu; two infant daughters, Donna Gail and Mary Elizabeth; granddaughter, Angela McCullough; sisters, Marie Short and Vivian Bennett; brothers, Edward and Raymond Mathieu.
Machpelah Cemetery
July 7 n/a
July 8 n/a
July 9 Anderson, Daniel Otis
Carpenter, Charles William
Chambers, Annie Jewel Howard
Cook, Trenell
Crocker, Donald Frankie
Doherty Jr., David
Everett, Dean
Haynes, John Elliott
Johnson, Charles E.
Middleton, Willie
Riley, Adam Maurice
Snyder, Katie Marie
Tallent, Randall Lee "Randy"


July 10 n/a

July 11 Boykins, Odessa Lee
Butts, Dr. Cathy Ann
Everett, Dean
Goff, Richard Lee
Morris, Ronald
President, James
Reeves, Lemuel Jarvis
Washington Jr., Freddie

July 12 Allen, Stanley Franklin "Frankie"
Bryan, Stephanie
Cowing, Gladys
Gordon, Linda Theresa Martin
Mejia, Infant Brysen Joseph
Pierce, Elouise Green
Register, Lillie Ladnier
Ward, James


July 13 Bodden, Mathilde D.
Cauley Jr., William Nickles
Hans, Dorothy Faye Williams "Dot"
Pierce, Elouise Green
Reimer Jr., Henry Edward
Riley, Adam Maurice
Roberts, Robert D.
Ryan, Inez Mildred Bosarge


July 14 Bogle, Joyce
Ladnier, Elizabeth L. Miller "Betty"
Lane, James Ronsie
Richardson, Gerald Q.
Simpson, Dorothy


July 15 Washington Jr., Freddie "Brother"

July 16 Obie G. Spencer, 68, passed away July 16, 2012, born on August 28, 1943 to Phillip Earl Spencer and Mattie Corene (Weaver) Spencer, both deceased. He is also predeceased by two brothers, Monroe Spencer and Earl Spencer; two sisters, Cranie Spencer Seguin and Dorothy Spencer Alexander Lambert; and one precious grandchild, Andrew.
Serene Memorial Gardens
July 17 Ezell, Howard Cooper
Fuller, Zetta Marguerite Franklin
Golden, William Darrell
Williams, Colin Michael


July 18 n/a

July 19 n/a
July 20 Bouchee, Lillian
Grierson, Louella Margaret
Jolly, Barbara Franciene
Simpson, Dorothy Dean


July 21 Baum, Frances Ellen Parker
Bosarge, Jo Ann
Chun, Georgie Bell
Hatten, James Lamar
Holloway, Lucendia
Johnson, James Robert
Kupfersmith, Catherine V.


July 22 n/a

July 23 Emile M. Baumhauer Jr. MD, passed away July 23, 2012. He was born October 3, 1926 in Meridian MS to the late Sallie Neville Baumhauer and Emile M. Baumhauer Sr. Dr. Baumhauer served in the Navy, attached to the Marines for two years before coming to Pascagoula where he practiced medicine for 47 years. Dr. Baumhauer was the first Chief of Staff of the new Singing River Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pascagoula

July 24 n/a
July 25 Lillian Bouchee
Champion, Henrietta
Chun, Georgie B.
Clotfelter Jr., William R. (Bill)
Hayes, Harden
Howlett, U. V.
McGee, Courtney M.
Morris, Ronald Lee
Orton, Kenneth
Parimon, Odell S.
Peterzell, Lyle Paul
Simmons Holloway, Lucendia
Sistrunk, Ronald "Ronny"
Wolfe, Betty L.


July 26 Havens, Virginia Ann


Mr. Harmon Shelley “Bunch” Hearndon, born May 3, 1931, passed away July 26, 2012 in Collins, MS. He married Helen Jenice Barnett, on December, 14, 1956. He is the son of Samuel Rufus & Myrtle Rose Waltman Hearndon of Wade, MS. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956, during the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his siblings “Van” R. Hearndon, S. N. “Pug” Hearndon, Ollie Mae Dees, “James” L. Hearndon, and S. “Bertis” Hearndon; grandson, Jeremy Dewayne Moore.
Johnson Cemetery, Wade, MS
July 27 Barlow, Carrie Eunice Martin
Graham, James Henry
La Gue, David "Dave"


July 28 n/a

July 29 Dearman, Jean Thelma
Gilmore, Christopher D.
Riley, Robert E.
Shell, Jewel O.
Thompson, Autherin


July 30 Chapman, Laura Faye
Fuller, Brenda Jean
Little, Martha Ann
McDaniel, Eugene
Searcy, Thomas Ravelle



August 2012

Aug. 1
n/a

Aug. 2
n/a
Aug. 3
Bennett, Glendean Clark
Crawford, Daphne Camille Glover
Davison, Janice Juanita (DuBose)
Dufault, Sue
Firth, Kathryn Dunn "Sis"
Gandy, Imogene
Hearndon, M. Lee "Buck"
Jimmerson, Ira
Lennon, Kitty
Washington, Bessie


Aug. 4
Shannon Joseph Gilly, Sr., 86, of Moss Point, MS passed away August 4, 2012 at home. A native Mississippian, born in Biloxi October 5, 1925, to Paul and Loretta Seymour Gilly. Preceded in death by his 14 siblings. In 1940, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. A graduate of Biloxi High School class of 1943. He served his country during WWII as a Printer Second Class. He was stationed in Hawaii and served aboard the USS Shangri-La, CV-38. During this tenure in 1946, he participated in Project Crossroads at Bikini Atoll, the 2 Atom Bomb tests.
Biloxi National Cemetery
Aug. 5
Cowart, Joseph E. "Boots"
Crowe Jr., Eldridge Lee"
Gilly Sr., Shannon Joseph
Gulledge, Bobby


Aug. 6
Helton, Annie Pauline
Hodges, Katherine
Miller, Nancy Jane
Moss, Daisy Joanne
Williams, Eddie J.


Aug. 7
Brooks, Gracie Lee

Aug. 8
Brock, Richard Earl
Jemison, Ira Lee
Moore, Nora
Smith, Edna Sue Hillman
Steward, Gail
Sullivan, Neal Curtis


Aug. 9
Bang, Mary Eugenia
Morgan, Carol Maxine Tumey
Smith, Amanda


Aug. 10 Benge, Sharon Lynn Fountain
Clark, Reathia Davis
Dufault, Sue Ellen
Hampton, Michael Marion
Kates, Rev. Robert Lee
Self, Virgil Bruce
Tanner, Tommie D.
Moore, Nora Edwina
Morgan, Carol Maxine Tumey
Steward, Gail Inetha


Aug. 11 Mrs. Gladys Inez Krebs Bowman, 98, of Centreville (formerly of Pascagoula, MS) passed away August 11, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Horace McVeigh "Mac" Bowman; sons, Paul Michael Bowman, Conrad McVeigh Bowman and Gerald Gayle Bowman and his wife Barbara Billingsley Bowman; grandchildren, David Walton Bowman and Cindy Kay Bowman Prewitt; sister, Lillian Olevia Krebs Squires; brothers, Francis Odom "Frank" Krebs and Joseph Rogers Krebs, Jr.
Machpelah Cemetery
Aug. 12 n/a

Aug. 13 Avery, Agnes Elva
Davis, Nell Weems
Manning, Ella Rosalee
Markowitz, Jacob Thomas "Jack"


Aug. 14 Brown, Matthew Casey
Corn, Marjorie Fay King Easterwood
Ely, Betty Jane Miller
Faulks, Thomas
Mosley, John H.
Pizzeck, Barbara
Prassenos, William Harry "Bill"
Price, Betty Joyce
Price, Warris Henry
Taite, Etta Faye


Aug. 15 n/a

Aug. 16 Allen, Flora
Hammons, Tammy Michelle
Havens, Thomas R. (Tommy Ray)
Washington, Michael


Aug. 17 James C. McCardle, Jr., 74, of Moss Point passed away August 17, 2012, born in Forrest County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents James C. McCardle, Sr. and Hazel Strickland McCardle, his brother James Monroe and sister Alice Marie McCardle.
Serene Memorial Gardens
Aug. 18 n/a
Aug. 19 Sergeant 1st Class Coater Bernard (Bren) DeBose, passed away August 19, 2012. Funeral Service at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 5425 Grierson Street, Moss Point.
Biloxi National Cemetery
Aug. 20
n/a
Aug. 21
Bazer, Agnes Pauline Mayo Erwin
Walker, Alvie S.


Aug. 22
Abernathy, James Raiford "Ray"
Broome, Margaret Esther
Chandler, Billy Joe "Goin Goin"
Clark, Katie Elizabeth
Cochran, Agnes Maybelle
Depperschmidt, Ralph E.
Herring, Joyce E.
McLain, Kenneth Ralph
Seaman Jr., Gussie William "Junior"
Wilson, Fannie Mae


Aug. 23
Walker, Victor

Aug. 24
Blythe, Amy
Booker, Leo
Boren, Lois Jean Hensley
Washington, Michael
Wright, Ralph E.



Vera Mae Maxine Barnes McLaughlin, born April 29, 1932 in Prentiss, MS and passed away August 24, 2012 in San Francisco, CA. She was the third child born to the late Ephraim Barnes and Shirley Hubbard Barnes. She graduated from Pascagoula Negro High School (PNHS) and San Francisco City College. She enlisted in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and served her country for three years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ephraim and Shirley Barnes, one brother, Glennis Earl "Nick" Barnes, and one sister, Eloise "Bobbie" Russell; grandparents, Charlie and Lenora Barnes, and King and Caroline Hubbard. She is survived by seven sisters and two brothers. The funeral is at Union Baptist Church, 1509 Dupont Ave., Pascagoula.
Aug. 25
Albert Carey Fortenberry, 98, passed away August 25, in Pascagoula, born in Tylertown, MS, June 22, 1914, to Monroe and Addie Brumfield Fortenberry, he graduated from Tylertown High School. Preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Wanzie Fortenberry Dampreer; five brothers, Ferman, Ellis, Hilton, Lowery, and Roland Fortenberry; and his first wife, Gladys Williams Fortenberry.
Jackson County Memorial Park Mausoleum

Marion "Bubby" Johnson, 82, of Wade, MS passed away August 25, 2012 in Wade. He was a member of Caswell Springs United Methodist, and served our country proud in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife Zelma Johnson, his parents T.E. "Cap" and Irene Johnson, his stepson Evan King, and his brothers Guy D. Johnson, and A. G. Johnson and Julian Johnson.
Johnson Cemetery, Wade, MS
Aug. 26
Howell, Gelene Taylor
Johnson, W. C.
Weinberg, Kenneth Lee
Wilson, Fannie Mae


Aug. 27 Courtney, Massalee Dorothy
Johnson Jr., James Foster
Johnson Sr., Marion
McIntosh, Maccie M.
Polk, James K.
Seymour, Ronald L. "Fujimo"
Sharpton, Charles Albert


Aug. 28 Don Maxie Stringer, 72, passed away August 28, 2012 in Perkinston, MS . Don was a resident of Moss Point, MS. He was preceded in death by his mother Doris Stringer, three aunts Ruby Pait Goff, Lillian Pait Parker, Mamie Lee Pait Odom, his Uncle James Pait and cousin Obie Goff. Don retired from Singing River Hospital after 30 years in the Maintenance department.
Coleman Cemetery, Hurley, MS
Aug. 29 n/a

Aug. 30 Hutchins, Ollis
Johnson, Elder W. C.
Keel, Robert Alexander


Aug, 31
Burke Jr., John P. "Johnny"
Burson, Cathy Jean
Dunn Sr., Grady W.
Nordan, Dr. Rita W.



Robbie Lee Hardy, 81, passed away August 31, 2012. She was born March 9, 1931 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Hardy was a native of Escatawpa, MS and a member of the Escatawpa United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Hardy; her parents, Henry R. and Robbie E. Canfield; two brothers, Wallace and Carl E. Canfield, and two sisters, Henrietta Bertram and Oredus Dees, all of Escatawpa, MS.
Serene Memorial Gardens

September 2012

Sept. 1
Susan Ann Levesque, 88, of Pascagoula passed away Sept. 1, 2012. She was born to the late George and Matilda Nedella on October 11, 1923 in Shields, ND. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy WAVE program and served at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland during WWII. She loved her county and was a charter member of the Women’s War Memorial and the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC and the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Anne Kiel, Rose Kiel, Gustina Eide and Emma Nedella; her brothers, Leonard and John Nedella. Biloxi National Cemetery

Booker Sr., Leo
Burson, Cathy Jean
DeBose, Coater Bernard (Bren)
Fortenberry, Albert Carey
Johnson Jr., James Foster
LaBiche, Roy Joseph
McGinnis, William "Bill"
McIntosh, Maccie Melroy "Mac"
Stringer, Don Maxie


Sept. 2
Little, Mary Lee
Mayo, Lloyd
McArthur, Dolan R.
Todaro Jr., Guy Salvado



Christine Lillian Clark, born December 25, 1912 to Lillian Vice Lennep and Victor Immanuel Lennep in Escatawpa,MS, passed away September 2, 2012. Mrs. Clark was the last surviving member of her generation, which included 6 siblings. She is predeceased by her parents; her husband, George Clark; sisters, Bertice L. Forsman, Ozie L. Poitevin, and Mary Alice L. Edwards; brothers, Douglas Lennep, Robert Lennep, and Murray Lennep. he is also predeceased by nieces, Betty Jo Harris and Carol Lennep Wilson; nephews, Marcel Poitevin and Frank Forsman. Visitation: First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula.
Machpelah Cemetery
Sept. 3 n/a

Sept. 4 Green, Angela Denise
Hillman, Kent
Rodriquez, Maria L. De Jesus
Sheppard, Hilda
Smith, Mrs. Versie Eliza
Stallworth Jr., Michael H.



Floyd Harold Kirkwood, 88, of Wade, MS, passed away September 4, 2012 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Kirkwood was born on October 14, 1923 in Pascagoula, MS to the late Charlie and Martha Kirkwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Belle Kirkwood and his daughter, Phyllis Thompson.
Johnson Cemetery
Sept. 5 n/a
Sept. 6 Patricia Ann Horn Brown,.75 of Pascagoula, born on July 20, 1937, in Richmond, Cal., the daughter of Leroy K. and Rose A. Corey Horn, passed away September 6, in Hurley. Pat worked for Jackson County Youth Court from March 1984, retiring July  2004.


Albert Ford “Junior” Carter Jr., 83 of Wade, MS, passed away September 6, 2012, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Mr. Carter was born April 12, 1929, in the Big Point Community of Jackson County, Mississippi. He was a veteran who served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his parents; Albert Ford and Elma Gladys Carter, Sr.; his son, Howard “Sonny” Warbington; his daughter, Delmarie Carter Lillis, and his grandchildren; Carter Lillis and Sunni Danyell Lillis.
Johnson Cemetery
Sept. 7 n/a
Sept. 8 Allen Sr., John Harvey
Barial, Bertha
Broughton Jr., Robert
Brown, Patricia Ann Horn
Carter Jr., Albert Ford "Junior"
Ezell, Harold Capers
Nichelson, Paul Malone
Randall, Herbert
Sylvester, Jesse L.



Delaney Alivia Denton, 14, of Gautier, MS, passed away September 8, 2012 in Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Dennis Waltman, Sr.; great-grandmothers, Jimmie Ruth Cauley, Bertie Williams and Martha Barth of Munster, Germany.
Jackson County Memorial Park

Morris Goff, born: 01-01-1912, died: 09-08-2012, 82, of Baytown, TX formerly of Wade, MS, was born on August 18,1930 in Toledo, OH; but moved to Wade and lived there most of his life. He served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Glennie Goff, his son Doug Goff, his brothers and sisters.
Caswell Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery

Susie Edwina (Tanner-Yates) Goodwin, of Moss Point, passed away September 8, 2012. She was born November 4, 1922, in Harleston, MS.Susie was preceded in death by her husband, John Yates; her father and mother, Aaron and Sadie Tanner; her son, John Paul Yates, Sr.; six brothers, James Tanner, Maurice Tanner, O'Neal Tanner, Dick Tanner, Ray Tanner and Robert Tanner; five sisters, Margie Roberson, Sue Carol Floore, Willa Dean Butler, Eula Garrison, and Rebecca Franklin.
Tanner Chapel Cemetery, Harleston
Sept. 9 Boland, Madelyn
Booth, Edgar Paul "Doc"
Dye, Loraniza "Bo"
Goodwin, Susie Edwina (Tanner-Yates)
Levi, Myra Moore "Bunch"
Sanders Jr., Charles
Taite, Alaun


Martha Joyce Noblitt Summerlin, 71, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, September 09, 2012, born in Boaz, Al. She graduated from Pascagoula High in 1958. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Henrietta S. Noblitt.
Jim Ramsey Cemetery #2, Vancleave, MS
Sept. 10 n/a

Sept. 11 Denton, Delaney Alivia
Early, Wiley Henry
Goodwin, Susie E
Lott, Foster "Red"
Lutrell, David Keaton
Manning, Tommie


Sept. 12 Abney, Ellen F.
Broughton Jr., Robert
Walsh, Elaine P.
Watson, Cheryl Lynn
Sanders Jr., Charlie



Zula Elgenora Horton Hardin, died September 12, 2012 at the age of 99 ½. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Moss Point. Preceding Mrs. Hardin in death were her husband Dr. Van Henry Hardin, sons Edwin Chester and Don Joel Hardin, parents Edwin and Mary Horton of Oakland, Brother Jim Horton of Oakland, sister Edna Horton of Lucedale.
Lucedale Cemetery, Lucedale, MS
Sept. 13 Mr. Daniel Oscar Charlton, 66, of Franklin Creek, MS passed away September 13, 2012. He was born to the late Frank and Marta Charlton in Jackson County, MS. Mr. Charlton joined the U.S. Navy in 1963 and spent 13 months in the country of Vietnam. After he finished his tenure in the Navy, he then joined the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years.
Jackson County Memorial Park

Lamar "Sonny" Jones Jr., 70, of Ocean Springs, passed away September 13, 2012, in Moss Point. Mr. Jones was born in Biloxi, MS. He owned and operated Neal's Alignment and Auto Repair Shop in Biloxi. He also owned and operated Lamey's Speedway in the late 1960's to early 1970's. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Jones, parents, Lamar and Mildred Jones, brother, Larry Jones and sister, Shirley Swiney.
Crestlawn Memorial Park

Barbara Ely McMillan, 77, passed away September 27, 2012, born on January 13, 1935 to Melvin and Lila Ely. She was preceded in death by first husband, Archie Goff and second husband, James McMillan; parents, Melvin and Lila Ely; brothers, Charles Ely, Melvin Ely, Grady Ely, Frank Ely, John Ely and sisters, Myrtle Ely Holmberg, Frances Ely Mixon and Joyce Ely Deakle; nephew, Terry Ely and niece Terri Ely Williams.
Serene Memorial Gardens
Sept. 14 Boland, Madolyn McQuary
Broome, Dale
Dunnam, Alice
Roberts, Dorothy Green "Dot"
Rogers, Michael Andrew
Siddon, Eddie Milton
Taite, Alauna Loriel
Weeks, Adell N.


Sept. 15 Dueitt, Madolyn Daughdrill
Miller, Lindsey Leroy
Scoggins, Margaret Elizabeth
Smothers, Timoth


Sept. 16 n/a

Sept. 17 Hill, Mae Ruth McInnis
Tanner, Agustas V.



Arvis Vertis “Sid” Cumbest, 83, of Pascagoula, passed away Sept. 17 in Pascagoula. Preceding his death, were his parents, Eli and Neelia Cumbest, five older brothers: Julius, Lloyd, Dennis, Donald, Gerald and a sister, Hilda Cumbest Carter. Mr. Cumbest was born July 16, 1929, in Wade, MS. He began his work experience at Cumbest Sawmill and later was employed by International Paper and Ingalls Shipyard before beginning the practice of law. He was a Korean War Veteran and practiced law for over 50 years in civil and criminal litigation in all Mississippi Federal and State Courts. He, and his brother, Donald, were the founding partners of Cumbest, Cumbest, Hunter & McCormick. Admitted to the Bar in 1958, he practiced until 2004, when at 75, he retired and became of counsel to the firm. He served as Attorney and Prosecutor for the City of Moss Point for five years. In Pascagoula he served as part-time City prosecutor for 12 years. Elected twice, Mr. Cumbest was the Jackson County Prosecuting attorney from 1982 -1990. Professional Memberships include the Mississippi State Bar for more than 50 years, Jackson County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Mississippi Association for Justice, American Association for Justice and the Joel Blass Chapter of the American Inns of Court. Enthralled by his family history in Jackson County, he loved researching and discovering their past events. He was especially proud of his ancestry and their contribution to the development and progress of Jackson County. He prided himself by creating albums of family events, photographs and genealogical articles for family members. He and his brother, Donald, worked to preserve the Pascagoula River Basin for enjoyment of all. Funeral Services at Caswell Springs United Methodist Church.
Caswell Springs Cemetery

Harold Lawrence, 91, of Gautier, MS passed away September 17, 2012. He was born February 7, 1921 in Attala County, MS. A Real Estate Broker and Contractor, he built over 4,000 homes in the Jackson County area. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in a special division called “Armed Guard”. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Gautier. Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father Jim Lawrence; his mother Ruth Moore Lawrence; a brother killed in WWII James L. Mann; and two sisters Billie Perry and Juanita Beckham.
Pinecrest Cemetery
Sept. 18 Borden, Johnnie Mae Taite
Broughton, Alvin A.
Chandler, Billy Joe (Goin-Goin)
Eastland, Thelma Grace Emerson
McCraney, Addie W.
Richardson, Zelma Leo Campbell
Sowell, Mary Angelina
Whatley, Edna Doshea


Sept. 19 n/a

Sept. 20 Goff, Bobby Steve
Harvell, Joyce Mae Baugh
Hudson, Sean Dennis
Passarelli, Christopher Austin
Pederson, Emily
Smothers Sr., Timothy Terrell "Black Ceasar"
Young, Olivia B
.

Sept. 21 Campos, Maggie L. McFarland
Goldman, Nelda Faye
Hood, Euna L.



Margaret (Maggie) Moore, former longtime Pascagoula resident, died September 21, 2012 at the home of her son, Lexie (Edith) in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. She was the widow of former Pascagoula attorney, Joe Moore. A memorial will be held at the Honokahau Boat Harbor in Kailua Kona and her ashes will be spread at sea, per her wishes, joining husband Joe in the Pacific.

Sept. 22 Hood, Euna L.
McCraney, Addie (Wadford)
Roberson, Stella Odessa
Woodward, Rachel Virginia


Sept. 23 Furr, Bobbie Swetman
Holland, John Wesley
Parker, Sally
Richman, Lillian V.
Sims, Stephen Jefferson
Thompson, Glenda Marie
Ward, William Eugene "Bill"
Williams, Helen Viola



Edith Pritchett Daniel, died at her Azalea Trace home in Pensacola on September 23, 2012. She was born on September 26, 1914 in Thomasville, Alabama, the daughter of Jere Pritchett and Edythe White Pritchett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Worth.
Jackson County Memorial Park
Sept. 24 Goff, William Craft
McBride, Mary Lois
Patrick Jenkins, Stacy Lynn



Patricia Ann Roark Williams, 75, passed away September 24,2012. She was an active member of Eastlawn Baptist Church of Pascagoula. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow Harold Roark and Gladys Fletcher Roark.
Sept. 25 n/a

Sept. 26 n/a
Sept. 27 Allen, Elizabeth Kaupu "Betty"
Burnett, Henry Cole
Byrd Jr., Claude H.
Cirlot, Felix William
Davison Sr., James Allen
Holloman, Jimmy Dale "Jim Bob"
Moore, Margaret (Maggie)
Ory, Bettye Ann Pell
Porter, Gerald Gene
Stringfield, Joe Louis
Thompson, Glenda Marie
Ulmer, Mae Noble
Wilson, Sidney K.


Sept. 28 Breland, Robert Wayne
Crowe, James Dallas
Henry, Katie Lou
McMillan, Barbara Ely


Sept. 29 Kristi Michelle Creel, 28, passed away September 29, 2012 in Sevierville, TN, where she lived. She was born in Pascagoula, Jackson County, MS. Kristi was a 2002 graduate of George County High School, George County, MS and was a member of Barton Assembly of God. She was preceded in her passing by her great-grandfathers, Woodrow C. Creel and John Floyd Gilley; her grandfather, Jimmy Davis, and her grandmother, Linda Davis.
Jackson County Memorial Park

Theresa Gentile Krebs passed away Sept. 29, 2012 at the Pavilion in Niceville, FL at the age of 97. Born in Pascagoula MS, she later spent many years in Chickasaw, AL.
Krebs Cemetery
Sept. 30 Browning, Patsy Diane Read
Daniel, Edith Pritchett
Ingwersen, Brenda T.



Howard Paul Mason Sr., 70, of Hurley, MS, passed away September 30, 2012. Mr. Mason was born at Martinsville, MS. Mr. Mason served his country for four years in the U.S. Army. Mr. Mason was preceded in death by his parents Charles Ike Mason Sr. and Pearl Belle (Bayes) Mason; three brothers: Charles Mason Jr., Mack Mason, and Martin Mason, two sisters: Marla Rae Mason and Dortha Jean Sullivan.
Ball Cemetery, Greene County, MS

Rev. Bob C. Nusko, Sr. passed away September 30, 2012. Born in Donaldson, Ark., he became a Baptist preacher, and started attending the Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas all before volunteering for the Coast Guard for World War II. At the conclusion of the war. Over his long career, Rev. Nusko pastored and started churches in Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida and MS. Rev. Nusko is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elsie Nusko of Malvern, Arkansas, one brother, Bernard Nusko and his wife Opal Faye and their three children.
Jackson County Memorial Park

October 2012

Oct. 1 Martha Chandler Crowder, 86 of Pascagoula, MS passed away October 1, 2012, born November 8, 1925 to Louis and Tommie Chandler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Crowder and a sister, Alta Dora Bailey.
Old Bethel Cem., Crestview, FL
Oct. 2
Carter, Lawrence
Daniel, Edith Pritchett
Farmer, Winnie
Lee, Prakong
Ray, Mary Lois Doggett
Rodriguez, Jerita Nels


Oct. 3
Henry, Geraldine Pamela
O'Neal, James "Coach"
Ramey, Cornelius Rashaud
Stringfield, Joe Louis


Oct. 4
n/a

Oct. 5
n/a
Oct. 6
Hayward Smith, 92,  born August 26, 1920, a native of Carrier, MS and resident of Escatawpa, MS for many years, passed away October 6, 2012. He was a retired Airforce Fighter Pilot, having served in both WWII and the Korean War. He was also a retired Baptist Minister and Educator. He was a member of Escatawpa Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife Esther Lynd Smith. Visitation at Escatawpa Baptist Church. Funeral services with Rev. Todd Bowen officiating.

Oct. 7 Mrs. Rosenell Davis Jones, 95, of Hurley, MS passed away October 7, 2012 at her home. She was born May 8, 1917 in Nettleboro, AL. Mrs. Jones was a member of Hurley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodie E. and Anna Leona Davis; husband, Willie L. “Tebo” Jones; son, Willie Ed Jones; sisters, Clydia Glaskox, Leola Jones, Marion Keith and Olga Rubino; granddaughter, Karen Annette Jones; grandson, Clinton Jones and great grandson, Kevin Emerson. Visitation at Hurley United Methodist Church with Rev. David Henderson officiating.
Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Hurley

Shields, Joy Colleen
Stanton, Georgia


Oct. 8
Dorothy Catherine Corley Hester, 77, of Pascagoula passed away Oct. 8, born January 21, 1936 in Laurel, MS and was the loving mother of 16 children. She was a member of Eastside Assembly of God in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert O. Hester; father, Thomas Corley and mother, Ruth Lee; two sons, Albert Jr. and Timothy Hester; grandson, Justin; son-in-law Joe Hallman. She is survived by 14 children, 33 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Service: with Rev. Wendell Stork officiating.
Machpelah Cemetery
Oct. 9
n/a

Oct. 10 Jenkins, Allen Monroe
Ray, Mary Lois Doggett
Walley, Bessie Upshaw
White, Bobby Joe


Oct. 11 Esther Moran Haas, 89, of Pascagoula, passed away Oct. 11, born July 8, 1923 in DeLisle, MS to Clophese and Permelia Moran. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Lewis Haas, Sr.; son-in-law, Bobby T. Krebs, Sr.; her sisters and brother-in-laws and a brother, Thelma Bass, Ina and Joe Foley (Gulfport), Ellen and George Kinser (Houston, TX), Winnie and Randall Roberts (Long Beach) and C.J. (Buck) Moran (Delisle), her brothers-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Vernon (Dutch) Haas and Omer Haas of Kiln, Irene and John Keigler (Bay St. Louis), Odessa and Win Dugan (Ashville, NC) and Eunice and Eddie Montgomery (Ark.).
Bayou CoCo Cemetery, Kiln, MS
Oct. 12 n/a
Oct. 13 n/a
Oct. 14 James Walter “J.W.” Mountjoy, 90, of Ocean Springs, passed away October 14, 2012. Mountjoy was born in Smithfield, Virginia May 1, 1922. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as an Aviation Electronics Mate (1st class) and played semiprofessional baseball. Upon his discharge from the Navy he married his wife of 65 years, Helen Balius of Biloxi, after 12 days of courtship. Mountjoy is preceded in death by his parents, John Minor and Bertie Haverty Mountjoy, sister, Daisy Gwaltney and brother, Wilbur Mountjoy.

Oct. 15 Black, Larry
Parker, George Lewis
Phillips, Mary Elba Sanders McKee
Price, Dorothy Kitchens



Johnnie Lee Pullin, 85, formerly of Pascagoula, passed away October 15, in Bay Minette, AL, born Dec. 8, 1926 to Dovvie and Coelan Pullin in Dixon, MS. He entered the U S Navy during WWII. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister Katherine.
Machpelah Cemetery
Oct. 16 Havens, R. B.
Wallace, Avis Katherine Calico



Floyd Michael Chandler Sr., 69, of Helena, passed away October 16, 2012. He was born September 3, 1943 in Bolivar County, MS. Mr. Chandler served in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Ora M. Chandler; sister Martha Western; brother James Edward Chandler, Jr. and brother in law Robert Ragno. Funeral services with Chaplain Nathan Brown officiating.
Serene Memorial Gardens

Ronny Lamar Osborne, 48, of Moss Point, passed away October 16, 2012. Mr. Osborne was born in Gulfport, MS. Visitation at Ridglea Heights Baptist Church in Moss Point/North Escatawpa, MS.

Oct. 17 n/a
Oct. 18 n/a
Oct. 19 Robert "Larry" Davis, 64, of Maysville, MO, formerly of Escatawpa, MS, passed away Oct 19, 2012 in Maysville. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mable Davis, of Escatawpa.  Visitation in Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers from Priesthood of the Escatawpa Community of Christ Congregation.
Community of Christ Cemetery
Oct. 20 n/a
Oct. 21 n/a
Oct. 22 Blackwell, Sharon
Fenley, Cynthia
Long, Joshua Donavon Broadnax
Odom, Mildred Irene
Osborne, Ronny Lamar
Payne, Glendon
Richardson, Zelma Leo Campbell
Southern, Vernon E.
West, Lavon


Oct. 23 n/a
Oct. 24 n/a
Oct. 25 n/a
Oct. 26 Bolen, Cynthia Darlene
Byrd, Theda Merle
Davis, Ouida Jean
Davis, Robert Larry
Fountain Jr., Henry "Junior"
Hill, Doris Evelyn
Lett, Dorothy Ann
Newbill, Kenneth Scott
Shumock, Marion Alsey
Stringer, Mary Ann
Wilson Sr., James Delmar


Mrs. Joe Ann Stevenson Eiland, 77, of Gautier, MS. passed away October 26, 2012 in Gulfport, MS. She was born on January 18, 1935 in Poplarville, Miss. She raised 4 sons with her late husband, Robert Clifton Eiland, to whom she was married for 50 years. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Eiland is preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Flossie Mae Gunter; sons, baby boy Eiland and Ronnie Eiland; and daughter in law, Pam McEacharen Eiland. Funeral servicesl with Rev. Rodger Bradley officiating.
Biloxi National Cemetery
Oct. 27 Bloodworth, Betty Bell
Breland, Imogene Ham
Criscione, Charles "Frenchie"
Habeeb Sr., Joseph W.
Harmon II, William C. "Bill"



Luther H. O'Brien, 76, of Moss Point, passed away October 27, in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. O'Brien was born in Lamar County April 2, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Anita O'Brien, a brother Rankin O'Brien and a sister Peggy Sue Broome.
Lott Cemetery
Oct. 28 Alvin G. Jones, 70, born August 11, 1942 in Moss Point to Barnceal and Thomas Jones, passed away October 28, 2012. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He was preceded in death by: his father and mother; brother, Glennon.


Doris P. Miller, 86, of Columbia, MS died October 28, 2012, born on December 29, 1925 to Albert and Myrtis Reagan in Columbia, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ruby Kelley, Sophie Walden, Eula Lee Reagan and Alberta Lowe; brother, Jessie W. Reagan; daughter, Brenda Penton Bourne; her first husband, Arzo Penton and second husband, Jack Miller.
Jackson County Memorial Park Cemetery
Oct. 29 George Ross Ketnor, 29, passed away in Pascagoula, MS on October 29, 2012.. A native of New Orleans, LA and resided all of his life in Port Sulphur, LA and Franklinton, LA following Katrina.


Stephanie Michelle Patterson Verrett, 39, of Franklin Creek, MS passed away October 29, 2012 in Franklin Creek. She was born in Mobile. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jordana Nicole Verrett.Visitation at New Vision Church of Christ in Franklin  Creek with Rev. Jeff Saska officiating.
W.R. Clark Cemetery, Forts Lake
Oct. 30 Jackson, Elijah
Randall, Olly J.
Jackson, Elijah
Quinn, Gregory Oneil
Randall, Olly J.
Seal, Bonnie Sue



James Harrison Lafferty, 73, of Moss Point, MS, passed away October 30, 2012 in Collins, MS. Mr. Lafferty was born in Vossburg, MS. He served in the United States Air Force.
Serene Memorial Gardens
Oct. 31 n/a

November 2012

Nov. 1
n/a

Nov. 2 Jackson Sr., Eligah
Lafferty, James Harrison
McCaskill, James Edwin
Moore, Stanley Gordon
Quinn, Gregory Oneil
Sanders, Baby Daryn Darnell
Stewart, Mary Louise Gore
Verrett, Stephanie Michelle Patteson
Dearing, Carolina R. "Carolyn"
McIlwain, Thomas David (Tom)


Gerald L. (Jerry) Ball, 64, of Vancleave, passed away November 2, 2012. Jerry served a tour of duty in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and graduated from the Navy School of Music. Jerry was a highly respected band director in the Pascagoula School District for 25 years. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Frances Ball of Panama City, FL; grandparents, Roy and Lola Ball of Burgaw, NC and George and Etta Fawcett of Clarinda, IA. A private military graveside for family members will be conducted by the Veterans Administration at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Biloxi National Cemetery

Marie Ree Cook Klonoski, 74, of Pascagoula/Gautier, MS passed away November 2, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Richard J. Klonoski (Retired USMC CW02); daughter Krystal Kay Klonoski; and brother Phillip Cook.
Machpelah Cemetery
Nov. 3 Donis Shepperd, 84, of Moss Point, MS passed away November 3, 2012. Mrs. Shepperd is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Howard Clay Shepperd; daughter Phyllis McCarra; parents Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Sumrall, sisters Bonnie, Jean, Helen, Totsie and brothers Jimmy, Jerry, Bobby, Jack and Sam.
Machpelah Cemetery
Nov. 4 Terrill Wayne ‘Terry’ Stone, 58, passed away November 4, 2012; born in Pascagoula. Terry, a graduate of Pascagoula High School (1973). Preceded in death by his parents Charles Donald Stone and Betty Lou Crawford Stone, a brother, James Donald (Lori) Stone, Sr., a sister, Rhonda Lynne Stone Knight, a nephew, Clinton Wayne Wiggins, and a sister-in-law, Lori Lou Poole Stone.
Jackson County Memorial Gardens
Nov. 5 n/a

Nov. 6 n/a
Nov. 7 Esobell Johnson Martin, 89, of Gautier, MS passed away November 7, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Martin was born June 4, 1923 at Talladega, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Inez Hakes; two husbands, Ernest Johnson and George Martin; and a stepson, Sonny Johnson.
Crestlawn Memorial Gardens
Nov. 8 Tom Sullivan, 62, of Pascagoula, MS passed away November 8, 2012. He was born in Jackson, MS. Mr. Sullivan proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Marilyn Goff.
Nov. 9 Harmon, Bill
Holden, Winona Wilson
Johnson, Willie
Smith, Morris
Turner, Amy DeAnn


Mrs. Gladys Mae Martin, 97, passed away November 9, 2012 in Moss Point. She was born on May 15, 1915 in Jackson County to Thomas and Annis McCormack. Mrs. Martin is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Woodrow “Jerry” Martin; daughter, Linda Ann Poole; sisters, Thelma Tanner and Willie Nell Atkins; and brothers, John Thomas “J.T.”, Floyd, Clyde, Jesse, and Rahfelt McCormack. Orange Grove Cemetery
Nov. 10 Betts, Norman
Bovastro, Earnest A.
Coleman, Alfred
Garrison, Stella Mae
Guin, Evelyn Marie Prescott
Holden, Winona Wilson
Howell, Marvin
Martin, Gladys Mae
Steede, Lenora C.
Sullivan, Tom

Nov. 11 Carl Woodie Clayton, 78, of Pascagoula, passed away Nov. 11, 2012. He was born March 27, 1934 in Carnage, Oka. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He was the current Preacher of Gautier Church of Christ and served various other Churches of Christ throughout the south Mississippi area for over 50 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Jacqueline Clayton; brother, Gil Lampert.
Machpelah Cemetery

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Nov. 13 DuBrock, Margie Odell
Flurry, Burton T.
Fornea, James Louis
Garrison, Stella Mae
Gill, Eva Mae Helton
Griffin, Woodrow M.
Lewis II, John W.
Phillips, Johnny Dale

Nov. 14 Claudia Mae Nix Bullock, 83, of Moss Point, MS, passed away November 14, 2012 in Moss Point. Claudia was born June 25, 1929 in Stockman, Texas, to Claude and Lena Mae Nix. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Lena Mae Nix, her sisters Beth Nix Pope, Billie Jo Nix Quinton, and her brother James Lee Nix.
Serene Memorial Gardens

Gay Louise Denmark, 69, of Moss Point, MS, passed away November 14, 2012. Gay was born on January 1, 1943 in Jackson County, MS to the late Anton E. and Lillian L. Kihyet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Ernest and Thelma Denmark.

Iris Cunningham Scott, 88, of Moss Point, MS passed away November 14, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Scott, a daughter Lana Scott McInnis, a son James Scott; parents, Deveaux & Viola Irene Cunningham, siblings; Heyward D. Cunningham, Harold Durwood Cunningham and Ilah Cunningham Zirpola.
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Nov. 16 Bass, Cynthia Lynn
Betts Sr., Norman Leon (Pookie)
Bullock, Claudia M.
Coleman, Alfred Edward
Johnson, Willie James
Joiner, Anita L.
Jones, Merle Sally (Stutts)
Lewis II, John W.
McMillan, Donald Glenn

Nov. 17 Barnard, Norman C. "Barney"
Blackman, Pattie
Carter, William Larry "Creader"
King, Gregory
Lundy, Henry
Marshall, Ricky

Nov. 18 Diane Lorraine Hall, 60, of Gautier, MS passed away November 18, 2012. Diane was born in Toronto, Canada to the late Stepas and Lillian Tabakas.

Lois Neal, 93, of Pascagoula, passed away Nov. 18, 2012 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters from Monroe County, MS. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Neal who died in 1988.
Jackson County Memorial Park
Nov. 19 Charles Clayton Ely Jr., of Moss Point, MS, died November 19, 2012.

Robert W. Pearson, 66, of Big Point, MS, a native of Watertown NY, passed away November 19th. Born March 28, 1946, he was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Pearson was a member of Caswell Springs United Methodist Church, where he was one of the founders of His Way Ministry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ora Pearson, and three brothers, Charles (Chuck), Joseph, and Donald. Visitation will be at Caswell Springs United Methodist Church, Wade, MS.
Nov. 20 Gray, Ogretta Jane
Miller, Luther
Mohr, Eugene Anthony
Pearson, Robert W.
Ross, Iris Jane

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Nov. 22 Donald “Don” Ray Mills, 66, of Gautier MS, passed away November 22, 2012. He passed peacefully surrounded by 5 generations of his family at bedside. He was preceded by his father Thomas Lester Mills, of Foxworth MS. He was an active and faithful member of Midway United Methodist Church in Moss Point MS.
Foxworth Cemetery, Foxworth, MS
Nov. 23 Hall, Diane Lorraine
Howell, Houston Lamar
Lanham, Flora Maxine Maddox
Mills, Donald Ray "Don"
Neal, Lois
Richardson, Sister Ruby Lee Stanton


James Elvis Cumbest, 85, died November 23, 2012. He was born on November 20, 1927, and was a lifelong resident of Cumbest Bluff. Elvis was the son of Roy O. Cumbest and Mattie Cauley Cumbest. He graduated Wade High School in 1946 and for a time taught school there. He began his career at Cumbest Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Cumbest Sawmill) a company his father, Roy, started in 1939 in the Cumbest Bluff Community of Jackson County. Upon the death of his father, he and his two brothers, Lum and Hillard were the owner-operators of the Sawmill until they retired and closed the operation in 1998. He was the Vice President of the company. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mattie Cumbest, and his brothers Lum Cumbest and Hillard Cumbest. Caswell Springs United Methodist Cemetery

Ruth Vincent, 92, a native of Graham, KY and resident of Pascagoula, MS passed away November, 23, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Mary Jessup Vincent.
Griffin Cemetery
Nov. 24 Helen McDuffee Jones, 89, passed way November 24, 2012. She was born on Valentine's Day 1923 in Mobile, AL to Henry McDuffee and Lounobia Green McDuffee. After the death of her father and her mother, she married George Clarence "Bill" Horn and the family settled in the Orange Grove Community, (East) Jackson County, MS. She married Elmer E. Jones on April 23, 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Jones; one son Thomas Eugene Jones; her parents, "Daddy Bill" Horn and Lue Green Horn; two sisters, Augusta Jones and Alma Broadus; and one brother, Curren McDuffee.
Orange Grove Cemetery
Nov. 25 PV2 Stennis Chaki Butler, Jr., 24, passed away November 25, 2012 in Vancleave, MS. Stennis attended Vancleave Schools for the majority of his compensatory education and graduated from Gautier High School in 2007. He is preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Sammy E. and Mary Ella Jackson and John Butler, Sr.; and his maternal great-grandparents, Joe and Anita Reddix and Eli and Bervena Whittle.
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Vancleave

Margaret Bernice Wilson, a83, passed away November 25, 2012 in Escatawpa, MS. She was born March 27, 1929 in Holmes County, Florida. Mrs. Wilson is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters, and one son, Edward Lavon Mason. Services at Four Mile Creek Baptist Church in Escatawpa, MS.
Nov. 26
Jacob Williams, 15, of Moss Point, passed away November 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Stephen Long, great-grandparents Nanny and Bob Long, Janet and Howard Hampsire, great-grandmother Lena Schollian, Uncle Lloyd Williams.
Evergreen Cemetery
Nov. 27 Drummond, Debra
Hudson, Charles Hiram


Mary Lee Little, 62, of Moss Point, passed away Nov. 27, 2012, in Pascagoula; born on Feb. 28, 1950, in Hampton, Va. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Mary Catherine Adams; and her brother, Norman Adams III. Parklawn Memorial Park
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Nov. 29 Bilbo, Rudolph
Butler Jr., Stennis Chaki
Sierra, Olga Perez


Lee Tennent McCormick, passed away November 29, 2012. Tommie Lee was born in Lumberton, MS to Tom & Hattie Tennent. Her husband, the Rev. M.L. McCormick, entered the ministry. Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church of Gautier.

Michael Keith (Mike) Overman, 48, of Laurel, MS died November 29, 2012. Born in El Centro, CA to Billy E. and Carol Overstreet Overman. Mr. Overman grew up and was a longtime resident of Pascagoula, MS. He was served in the U.S. Army.
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Dec. 4
Rev. Charles E. Killingsworth, 81, passed away December 4, 2012. Rev. Killingsworth was born July 12, 1931 in Chase, LA to parents Ludie and Almon Killingsworth. He served in the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. It was there he would receive his call to the ministry and preached his first message. He and his family moved to Gautier in 1971 and began Gautier United Pentecostal Church now, Turning Point UPC. He served as a minister in the United Pentecostal Church International for 58 years serving in many capacities including Presbyter for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lavon, Cecil, and Rev. G. C. Killingsworth; two nieces, Debra Killingsworth and Pam Green; a nephew, Mark Killingsworth and a great-grandchild, Bella Irene Ward. Visitation at Sanctuary Pentecostal Church , 1305 Ingalls Ave, Pascagoula.
Dec. 5
Agee, Kenneth Ray
Broussard, Bessie Katrina
Butler Jr., Stennis Chaki
Clark-Raines, Eddie Louise
Frazier Sr., Harold
Gaspard Jr., Darren Joshua
Green, Clifton L.
Mims, Rebecca Graham
Norwood, Opal Lee
Petty, Anne Lea Colle


Loie E. Clifton Creel, 96, of Lucedale, George County, MS passed away December 5, 2012. Mrs. Creel was a member of Calvary Baptist Church; where she worked with the Children’s Missions and taught Sunday School for over 50 years. Mrs. Creel was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Creel, parents; W. C. & Katherin Clifton; a great-granddaughter, Kristi Creel; 2 brothers, Lonnie Clifton and Lewis Clifton and a sister Rose Matthews. Jackson County Memorial Park
Dec. 6
Ruth Elizabeth Cole Cowart Dale, born Feb. 8, 1919, 93 of Monticello, MS, died December 6, 2012 in Monticello, MS. Services: Monticello Baptist Church in Monticello, MS. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. Preceded in death by: parents: Robert Armstrong Cole and Mary Alexander Denson Cole; husbands: Gayden Earl "Nub" Cowart and John S. Dale, son: Larry Edwin Cowart; brothers: Alex Cole, James Edward Cole and Charles Cole.
Dec. 7 Hunt, Sallie B.
Sauter, Thomas

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Dec. 11 Bonner, James Edward
Hunt, Sister Sallie Ezell
Shoemaker, Florence Victoria Ross
Simmons, Wesley M.


David Lynn Crews, 61 of Moss Point, MS passed away December 11, 2012 in Pascagoula. He was born in Water Valley, MS.
Dec. 12 Sumrall, Dolly Darlene
French, Kenneth Wayne
Wood, Bobby Jack


Reverend Martin Luther (M.L.) McCormick, Jr., passed away December 12, 2012.Born in Hamburg, MS, Rev. McCormick was the son of a Methodist minister, Rev. M.L. McCormick, Sr., and his loving mother, Vada Lee McCormick. Rev. McCormick served four years in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. McConnell. He was privileged to participate in the Honor Flight for WWII veterans on September 22, 2011. Service at First United Methodist Church of Gautier.
Dec. 13 Bridges, Frederick Ladarius
Byars, Patricia Ann
French, Kenneth Wayne
George, Fred Tillman
Jackson Sr., Sidney Malone
Roth, Carol
Simmons, Wesley M.
Street, Reverend Grover Cleveland

Dec. 14 Rev. William Lowell Horne ,73, of Ocean Springs,MS passed away December 14, in Pascagoula, MS. Rev. Horne was born in Lucedale, MS. He was a graduate of Pascagoula High School Class of 1958. Soon after graduation he joined the United States Air Force. In 1976 he felt the call to the ministry. For the next 30 years he would share the gospel through the Church of the Nazarene Organization (Church of the Nazarene, Gautier, MS). He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Lillie Horne and a sister, Camille LaBarge.Funeral Services at Crossroads Church of the Nazarene in Ocean Springs.
Jackson County Memorial Park
Dec. 15 Gilly, Karen S.
Hall Jr., Zenath "Zero" Merle "Zennie"
Millender, Leon
Porter, Bertis Eley "Bubba"
Sanders, Billy J.
Shepherd Jr., James Franklin "Jimbo"
White, Nathan Mitchell

Dec. 16 Adams, Myrtle L.
Jones, Levi
Ruemke, Patricia Marie
Runnels, Bobbie Jean
Shields, Martha Pardoe
Tanner, Philip Harvey
Vail, Shirley



Wallace Henry Andrews, Sr., 88, of Gautier,died  December 17, 2012. With his wife, they established, owned and operated Mary Walker Marina in Gautier for over 50 years. Preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Rita Louise Andrews; his parents, Wallace and Hazel Parkis Andrews; and his sister, Elizabeth Lechner. Mass of Christian Burial: St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gautier.
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Dec. 22
Robert Percival Colmer, died December 22, 2012. Bob was born May 13, 1925 in Moss Point, Mississippi to Ruth Harbin Colmer and R. P. Colmer. Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Newton Colmer. He served in the U. S. Navy prior to World War II. Memorial service at Calvary Episcopal Church.

Thomas Edward Jones, 50, of Gautier, MS passed away December 22, 2012 in Gautier. Mr. Jones was born on July 2, 1962 in Laurel, MS. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his father James Edward Jones
Dec. 23 Brooks, Raymond D.
Fishman, Pinkie E. Smith
Johnson, Mira B.
Lacy, Floyd Vernon
Lambert, Mattie F.
Magee Sr., John Quincy
Marshall Sr., Ricky
McMellon, Kyle Andrew
Patrick, Douglas
Vargocko, Abigail

Dec. 24 Alexander, Darlene
Brown, Anna Cline
Brown, Anna Morgan
Turner, Mary Elizabeth Sowell

Dec. 25 Sandy Dearman, passed away December 25, 2012. Serene Memorial Gardens
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Dec. 27 Dickerson, Sandra Louise
Gardner, Doris Annette
Jones, Randy Louis
Jones, Thomas Edward
Porter Sr., Clarence Chester
Riley, Rachel Corrine
Thorp, Davie Thomas

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Dec. 29 Bradley Jr., Paul
Forester, Karrol Edward "Eddie"
Howard, Otis Carl
Page, Patti Jean
Pope, Sue S.
Sinquefield, Norma Jean Witchen
Young Jr., Perry

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