Obituaries

Jul 29, 2018

Mr. Curtis Wayne McDowell Jackson was born March 28, 1956, in Davenport, Iowa to Lemon McDowell and Ruby Chatman McDowell. Curtis was the oldest of ten children. Curtis confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. After moving to Toledo, Ohio, his mother re-married and Curtis asked to be adopted and that is when his name legally changed to...

Jul 28, 2018

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:6-7 Patricia Carter went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2018. Patricia was born February 24, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois...

Jul 25, 2018

Betty Brimage Carr, 71, a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in Gulfport, MS. Betty was born in Biloxi, MS on July 3, 1947, to Everest and Bestina Brimage. She attended M.F. Nichols and received her high school diploma. Betty married Arthur Carr and spent her working career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Her hobbies included...

Jul 20, 2018

LaSonya Monique Baker has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior. LaSonya was born on April 4, 1976, to June Robinson Jackson and Robert Lee Gipson. LaSonya welcomed her daddy, Charles V. Jackson and was delighted to be traveling to Germany with him in 1982. Her family settled in Mississippi after returning from Germany in 1985 where she...

Jul 11, 2018

Malinda D. Hanks, the third child of nine born to the late Lottie Graves Ray and Theodore Ray, Sr., was born August 30, 1926, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Malinda D. Hanks united with the first Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi, Mississippi under the leadership of Revered Holloway at an early age. Malinda Hanks attended Gulfport School District. Malinda retired from Keesler...

Jul 7, 2018

Jul 6, 2018

“The strength of a man is in his character. The strong man is a great man of wisdom who understands his top priority is to his family.” Ellen J. Barrier On July 6, 2018 p.m. at approximately 11:00 p.m. our beloved, Mr. William Floyd Dockett departed this life at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. William Dockett was...

Jun 27, 2018

Andreaetta “Ann” Vincent West, 73, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away June 27, 2018. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 4, 1945, to Eddie and Irma Robins Vincent. Andreaetta attended Carver Senior High School in New Orleans, Louisiana and eventually moved to Los Angeles, California to live with her Aunt Mabel and Uncle Ernest Wright. Andreaetta...

Jun 25, 2018

Princess A. James, a lover of God, a true worshiper at heart, and in her actions; passed from time into eternity, Monday, June 25, 2018. Princess, affectionately called “P.J.”, was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, November 9,1971; the daughter of Ezzard and Ella James. Princess attended Gulfport High School and was a graduate of the Class of 1990. P.J. spent her...

Jun 17, 2018

Lula Mae Bell Grayson, of Biloxi, MS passed away June 17, 2018, in her home, peacefully in her sleep while being cared for by her devoted husband and daughter. She was born in Itta Bena, MS, Feb 24, 1934, the daughter of Albert Lee Bell Sr. and Everlena McDowell Bell. Lula Mae became a Christian at an early age, under...

Jun 14, 2018

God in his infinite wisdom and divine providence called His beloved son, Wilbert Sidney, home on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Mr. Wilbert “Sid” Sidney was born March 26, 1954, in Meridian, MS. Wilbert was a hardworking and dedicated employee of Huntington Ingalls Industries, where he retired as a Chipper. Prior to returning to Ingalls, he dedicated many years to Biloxi...

May 24, 2018

Christella Beverly Fairley, age 80, a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away, May 24, 2018, in Ocean Springs from natural causes. She was born in Florence, MS on February 28, 1938, the daughter of Willie Lee and Ida Mae Beverly. Christella attended William Carey University and received a degree in Child Development. She received a Kindergarten Teaching License through The...

May 13, 2018

MY LIFE BORN: November 16, 1940 Amory, Mississippi PARENTS: Mattie Wilson and Kermit L. Dilworth EDUCATION: Derbert Dilworth began his education at Monroe County Training School in Amory, Mississippi. Upon graduation, he attended Mississippi Valley State College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He obtained a Master of Science in Education from the University of Southern...

May 6, 2018

Tony Warren 67, of Ocean Springs, left all pain and suffering behind on May 6, 2018. He never met a stranger and enjoyed his almost daily trips to visit friends. He loved caring for his family and was the rock on which they leaned. Tony was met in heaven by his three infant children and a host of other family...

May 3, 2018

THERE ARE THREE STEPS TO HEAVEN: OUT OF SELF, INTO CHRIST, INTO GLORY Catherine Alberty McIntyre took these first two steps in life and lived a beautiful life in Christ. On Thursday, May 3, 2018, she took the third and final step. Catherine was born October 2, 1921, in Kiln, Mississippi, the second child of Lawrence and Mable Stallworth Alberty....

May 3, 2018

To Everything is a Season, and a Time to Every Purpose under the Heaven: A Time to be Born, and a Time to Die; Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2 Our beloved, Lillie Bell Hathorn, was called home to our Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born on, February 13, 1940 to the late Forest “Suge” and Isabelle Gholar. Lillie was educated in...

Apr 19, 2018

Mr. Darryle D. Roenfanz passed away April 19, 2018. Arrangments have been entrusted to RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.

Apr 19, 2018

Reatha Gemiace Hall Johnson was born on July 26, 1960 in Gulfport, Mississippi to the late John Hall Jr. and the late Willie B. Hall. She transitioned to her new home on April 19, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. She received her education in the Harrison County School District. She is a graduate of Harrison...

Apr 18, 2018

Mr. Bonzale Clark, was born August 6, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan as the eldest of two sons from the union of Maggie Mae and Jesse Clark, whom his father preceded him in death. He loved his mom and brother Tommie Lee dearly. Bonzale received his education within the Detroit Public School System, graduating from Pershing High School in 1970. Then...

Apr 15, 2018

Mr. Odell Otha Hughes, a resident of Biloxi, MS; passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home. He was born in Biloxi, MS on January 18, 1943 to Leola Thomas. Odell attended M.F. Nichols High School and was a proud graduate of the school. Odell was married to Carrie Hughes on July 15, 1971. Always a hard worker, Odell...