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John Edward Canty, Jr.
Oct 8, 2020
John Edward Canty Jr. was born in Sumter, SC on January 10, 1949, and was the son of John Edward Canty Sr. and Wilhelmenia Hammond Canty. John departed this life on October 8, 2020, at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. John received his early education in the schools of Sumter, SC. He graduated from Nichols High School in Biloxi, MS. Also,...
Rachel MaGee Weathersby
Oct 2, 2020
Mrs. Rachel Magee Weathersby affectionally known as Mother Weathersby was born July 17, 1925, to the late Will and Ada Magee in Prentiss, MS. She was number eight of sixteen children. Mother Weathersby accepted Christ at an early age and fellowshipped with Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She married Jerome Weathersby on January 25, 1945, and remained in that marriage for...
Lewis Thomas Reed
Sep 15, 2020
Lewis Thomas Reed, 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away September 15, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospice. He was born in Humboldt, TN on October 9, 1954, the son of the late David and Ruby Jane Reed. Lewis attended Humboldt High School where he received his high school diploma. Lewis was formerly married to the late Joyce L. Reed and from...
Johnny Lavelle Merritt
Sep 9, 2020
Johnny Lavelle Merritt (AKA Johnny Rotten) left his earthly home in Long Beach, MS, on September 9, 2020, at the age of 62 to his Heavenly home. He passed away at the V.A. Hospital heliport in Biloxi, MS from lung cancer. He was preceded in death by both parents, Mary Sue Harell and Johnny Jerry Merrit, and one brother, James...
Maverick Bentley Jones
Sep 9, 2020
Our precious little angel, Maverick Bentley Jones, beloved infant son of Brandon Jones and Jasmine Beverly, of Gulfport, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Mom and Dad had many plans for Maverick, but God had a better plan. Maverick is preceded in death by Jessie Beverly III (Great Grandfathert), Elena Beverly (Great Grandmother), Vermel Coon...
Martin Luther Madison, Jr.
Sep 7, 2020
Martin Luther Madison, Jr. of Ocean Springs, MS. went to his Eternal Home to be with God on Monday, September 7, 2020. Martin was born on February 8, 1937, in Jasper County, in Stringer, MS to Ruby and Martin Madison, Sr. He graduated from Jackson State University. While attending Jackson State he met and married Mattie Jones on August 5,...
Margie A. Backlin
Sep 2, 2020
Ms. Margie Ann Backlin, born on September 15, 1948, in Tennessee, passed away on September 2, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. Funeral arrangements are pending. Infinity Funeral Home is honored to serve Ms. Margie A. Backlin. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.
William J. Alford II
Aug 30, 2020
William J. Alford, II, born on September 28, 1967, in Texas; passed away on August 30, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. Funeral arrangements are being prepared in private. Infinity Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William Alford II. Inquiries: 228-436-6722
Larry Esau Williams
Aug 30, 2020
Elder Larry Esau Williams, 62, a resident of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on August 30, 2020. He was born in Hazelhurst, GA, on August 24, 1958, begotten by Alonzo Williams and Rebecca Hinton. Larry was married to Venus Williams on April 23, 1994. Larry worked at Mercedes-Benz dealership as a Porter. He enjoyed ministering the word of GOD, watching movies...
James Little Jr.
Aug 18, 2020
James Little Jr. 68, a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away on August 18, 2020, at Merit Health. He was born in Port Gibson, MS on July 17, 1952. The son of James and Bertha Little. James attended A.W. Watson High School. James met the love of his life, Lenda Thomas on November 24, 1978. The connection was immediate and...
Essie Lee Watson
Aug 6, 2020
Essie Lee Watson was born July 2,1938 to the late Buddy Beal and Bertha Lee Norwood in Biloxi, MS. Ms. Essie Lee Watson passed away August 6, 2020. Arrangements are pending. Infinity Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Essie Lee Watson.
Percy L. Clayton III
Aug 6, 2020
Percy Lee Clayton, III, 50, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away, Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Biloxi, MS unexpectedly. Percy was born in Gulfport, MS, April 14, 1970, the son of Percy Lee Clayton, II and Evangelist Martha Clayton-Deloach (Edward). Percy attended Gulfport High School and graduated, Class of 1989. Percy and Linda were united in holy matrimony on...
Joe William May
Aug 4, 2020
Joe William May, 69, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away, August 4, 2020 at Ocean Springs Hospital from colon cancer surrounded by family. He was born in Tylertown, MS on July 18, 1951, the son of Joe Reese May and Mae Bell May. Joe was very well known for his friendly and joking nature. He enjoyed listening to songs...
Rosalind Marie Alexander
Aug 1, 2020
Rosalind Marie Alexander, 58, a resident of Gulfport, Ms., passed away August 1, 2020 at her home. She was born in Bay St. Louis, Ms. January 10, 1962, the daughter of Dominic and Delecta Alexander. Rosalind attended Gulfport High School and received her diploma. Rosalind Marie Alexander spent her working career in Memorial Hospital of Gulfport working as an Information...
Lillie Mae Jones
Jul 28, 2020
Mrs. Lillie Mae Jones, 77, of Gulfport, MS passed away July 28, 2020. Lillie was born on August 14, 1942 in Brent, AL, to Charlie Russell, Sr. and Willie Mae Scott Russell who preceded her in death. Lillie spent her working years doing domestic work. Lillie's favorite pastime was playing Bingo and going to the local Casinos. Lillie was married...
Embra D. Hicks
Jul 24, 2020
Embra “Bam” Hicks a resident of Gulfport, MS passed away July 24,2020 in the arms of family at Singing River Hospital due to the effects of Covid-19. He was born in Jackson, MS on July 9, 1974 the son of Bobbie Jean Brown-Young and the late Sylvester Hicks, Jr. Early in life, Embra confessed his hope in Christ and was...
Malik Cortez Rucker
Jul 14, 2020
Former Biloxi resident, Malik Cortez Rucker, 24, died July 14, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. On December 18, 1995, Malik was born to Curtis and Dionne Rucker in Shreveport, LA. He was joined in holy matrimony to Aaliyah Hamilton on January 31, 2016. They were blessed with one child, Arianna Rucker born August 13, 2017. Malik was a proud resident of...
Harvey Lee Wesby
Jul 13, 2020
Harvey Lee Wesby, 61, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away, July 13, 2020, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pass Christian, Mississippi, on April 6, 1959, the son of Jack and Leola Wesby. Harvey attended Gulfport High School. Harvey spent his working career in Gulfport working with Waste Management. Harvey had a natural talent in art and...
Delores Ramsey Hayes
Jul 12, 2020
Delores Yvette Ramsey Hayes, MeMe as she was affectionately known by her siblings, was born November 25, 1958 in Biloxi, MS. Delores was the ninth of twelve children born to the late Robert Ramsey Sr. and Lucille McLendon Ramsey. Delores accepted Christ at an early age. She attended New Bethel Baptist Church during her childhood and young adult life. She...
Bishop Myles Smith, Jr.
Jul 10, 2020
Bishop Myles Smith Jr., 78, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully, July 10, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. He was born in Parkin, Arkansas May 16, 1942, the son of Myles Smith Jr. and Essie Mae Smith. Myles attended Parkin High School and received diploma and studied Business at Cleveland State University . He received a...
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