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Eula Mae Galloway

Eula Mae Galloway

Dec 15, 2019

On December 15, 2019, God called His child Eula Mae Galloway home. She passed away peacefully at age 92 surround by her family. Eula Mae and her twin sister Lula Turner were born in Selma, AL on December 29, 1926, to James Wooten and Chestine (Wooten) Coleman. At age 18, she moved to Ocean Springs where she later met and...

James H. Catchings

James H. Catchings

Dec 1, 2019

The late James Henry Catchings, 76, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away, Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home. He was born in Georgetown, MS on Thursday, June 10, 1943, the son of Clauzell Catchings and Rosie Mae Taylor. James was married to Lula Mae Tillman on Tuesday, November 26. 1996. James was an entrepreneur and ran James...

Murphy Hargrove, Jr.

Murphy Hargrove, Jr.

Nov 29, 2019

Murphy Hargrove Jr., 63, a resident of Bayou View Apartments, passed away on November 28, 2019, at his home from congestive heart failure. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 22, 1956, the son of Murphy Hargrove Sr. and Iona Hargrove. Murphy was married to Ann Hargrove on the 14th of June 2016. Murphy spent his working career...

Angeline Youngblood Stewart

Angeline Youngblood Stewart

Nov 24, 2019

Celebrating 100 years of a Beautiful, Loving, & Blessed Life. Mother Angeline Youngblood Stewart, April 4, 1920 - November 24, 2019 Our beautiful Matriarch, Mother Angeline Youngblood Stewart, began her life’s journey in Tylertown, Mississippi. She was born to Green Youngblood and Eva Andrews Youngblood Dedeaux. She matriculated through the Walthall County Schools and attended Jackson State University. She began...

Brenda M. Wallace

Brenda M. Wallace

Nov 17, 2019

Brenda Marie Wallace was born December 18, 1955, to the late Willie and Juliette Harvey in Gulfport, MS. She was educated in the North Gulfport School System and Harrison Central High School. Brenda retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant where she passionately cared for those who could no longer care for themselves. She was a life-long member of Washington Chapel...

Charles Oatis

Charles Oatis

Nov 17, 2019

Seasons of Life A Time to Die: On Sunday, November 18, 2019, God the Master decided, his son needed rest so, he called him home. A Time to Learn: Charles grew up in Silver Creek, MS and he was educated in the Prentiss School System. A Time to Grow: Charles realized he needed a savior accepting God at a young...

Charles A. Manning

Charles A. Manning

Nov 16, 2019

Charles Alford Manning, 79, a resident of Ocean Springs, Ms passed away, November 16, 2019, at his home from ongoing health issues. He was born in Tylertown, October 14, 1940, the son of Charles “Charlie” and Mary Willie Mae Manning. Charles attended J.J Gulledge in Tylertown, Ms and received his high school diploma. Charles received his Associate degree from The...

Lawrence S. Williams, Jr.

Lawrence S. Williams, Jr.

Oct 28, 2019

Lawrence Sandy Williams, Jr., 79, a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away, October 28, 2019, in Biloxi, MS. He was born on April 28, 1940, in Bay St. Louis, MS, son of the late Lawrence Sandy and Sarah Lloyd Williams. Lawrence attended Mississippi Vocational College, now known as Mississippi Valley State University, May 28, 1962, where he received...

Raymond L. Ricard, Jr.

Raymond L. Ricard, Jr.

Oct 25, 2019

Raymond Lucian Ricard Jr was born July 12, 1934, in New Orleans LA. the oldest of two sons to the Late Raymond Ricard Sr. and Mary Ricard Williams, Raymond spent his early years as a boy growing up in New Orleans, and later they moved to Biloxi. In 1951 Raymond joined the Army and served for 3 years, after that...

Samuel Taylor

Samuel Taylor

Oct 25, 2019

Samuel Taylor, 75, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away, October 25, 2019. At Canon Hospice, Gulfport, MS due to Pancreatic cancer. He was born in Milry, Alabama, on December 9, 1943, the son of Albert and Annie Taylor. Samuel was married to Merlie Smith on October 17, 1964. Samuel spent his working career in Commercial Driving working in Transportation....

Shelia Kay Stallings

Shelia Kay Stallings

Oct 13, 2019

Sheila Kay Stallings, 62, a resident of Biloxi, MS went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in her home. She was born at New Biloxi Hospital on December 5, 1956, to O.C. and Pauline Miller. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Dr. E.H. Potter at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church...

Edward F. Creagh, Jr.

Edward F. Creagh, Jr.

Oct 12, 2019

Edward (Sonny) Fedora Creagh, Junior was born November 2, 1950, to Edward Fedora Creagh Senior and Creola Jordan Creagh. He was the fourth of six boys. The late Ezra C. Jordan, Joseph P. Jordan, Jerry Nunn, Michael L. Creagh, and John M. Creagh. Sonny was a good loving husband and father. After high school, he joined the Army in 1969...

Melvina D. Smith

Melvina D. Smith

Oct 5, 2019

Life and Legacy Of Melvina Davis Smith Melvina Davis Smith was born in Hattiesburg on July 5, 1929, to Evander “Van” Davis and Cora Elizabeth Chambers Davis. She was the third of seven children. Growing up Melvina loved helping others. She played the piano for the Senior Choir until they got a musician. She was about 18. She started attending...

Willye E. Chapman-Berry

Willye E. Chapman-Berry

Oct 3, 2019

Life and Legacy Willye E. Chapman-Berry Born on March 18, 1945, in Newton, Mississippi, to the late Hazel Leflore. She was the oldest of fourteen siblings. Willye graduated N.H. Pilate High School in 1964 (Newton, MS). Later she was employed at Keesler Air Force Base, where she remained 30 years until her retirement. On March 18, 1998, she married Clyde...

Clark G. Madison

Clark G. Madison

Oct 3, 2019

Clark G Madison was 75 years blessed born February 20, 1944, in Monticello, MS. He received his education in Monticello, MS before moving to Gulfport, MS and beginning his career. His career consisted of working with Ford Motor Company, Merchant Marine, Longshoreman, Army National Guardsman, Ingalls Shipbuilding, BOH Brothers Construction, Printes Corp, and many other cement finishing jobs where he...

Ethel S. Bonner

Ethel S. Bonner

Sep 25, 2019

Former Chicago resident, Ethel Steen Bonner, 98, died September 25, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Pass Christian, MS. On October 25, 1920, Ethel was born to Walter and Jenny Powe Simpson in Stateline, MS. She joined in holy matrimony to Angle Bonner on December 4, 1948. They raised three loving children. For the majority of Ethel’s career,...

Joyce A. Madden

Joyce A. Madden

Sep 15, 2019

Joyce Ann Madden, 67, of Biloxi, MS entered into her eternal rest September 15, 2019, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Joyce was born on April 16, 1952, in Biloxi, MS to the late Donald and Laura Washington, Sr. She was a 1970 Graduate of Nichols High School (NHS). While in high school she participated in the NHS Choir and...

Gayle Cook

Gayle Cook

Sep 10, 2019

Gayle DonnaWeen Robinson Cook exuded the heart of a servant. She walks depiction of servanthood and lived her life for others. Gayle was born October 1, 1953, to Henry and Carrie Mae Robinson of Gulfport, MS. Gayle attended North Gulfport Elementary and North Gulfport High Schools. She graduated from North Gulfport High School in 1971. In the Robinson household, no...