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Mass Mack Daniels

Mass Mack Daniels

Aug 16, 2017

Mass Mack Daniels of Gulfport, Mississippi departed this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport while surrounded by family. Mass, also called “Flea”, “Junior”, and affectionately called “Uncle Junior”, was the youngest of eleven children born to Eddie Mack Daniels, Sr. and Lena Bell Walker. Mass was born on July 11, 1952, in Sardis, Alabama and...

Velvet "Linda" Salter

Velvet "Linda" Salter

Aug 8, 2017

Velvet LaLinda Salter, 54, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away August 8, 2017 at her home. She was born in Gulfport, MS, August 22, 1962, the daughter of Abraham and Lula Mae Bolden, Jr. Velvet attended Gulfport High School. She was married to Stephon Salter on September 21, 1991. Velvet worked in the dietary departments of Driftwood Nursing Home,...

Clarence Lee Parsons

Clarence Lee Parsons

Aug 5, 2017

Mr. Clarence Lee Parsons was born January 19, 1950, in Brooksville, MS to the late Walter and Ruth Parsons. On August 5, 2017, at the age of 67, God welcomed him into the Angel’s Army. He served his country in the United States Army and was awarded many honors of service. Clarence worked as an insurance salesman, truck driver and...

Minnie B Johnson

Minnie B Johnson

Jul 26, 2017

Mrs. Minnie Johnson was born in Indianola, Mississippi to the late Kemp and Rosa Dawson on October 8, 1926. She departed this life on July 26, 2017. Minnie attended high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. On August 19, 1947, the Lord blessed her with a wonderful and devoted husband for 63 years. She was the mother of seven children. Minnie...

Ronnie Lee Jones

Ronnie Lee Jones

Jul 19, 2017

Master Sergeant Ronnie Lee Jones, “Ron”, 57, died peacefully in his Gulfport, MS home on July 19, 2017. MSgt Jones was born on September 24, 1959 in Meridian, MS to Mr. Albert Jones, Sr. and Mrs. Florence Jones. He graduated from Meridian High School and joined the U.S. Air Force. In 1979, he completed basic training at Loring AFB, Maine....

Elyanna Gabrielle Dedeaux

Elyanna Gabrielle Dedeaux

Jul 6, 2017

Elyanna “Bella” Gabrielle Dedeaux returned to the stars on Thursday July 6, 2017 wrapped in love and surrounded by her family. Born July 3, 2009, Bella lived eight years full of more love and joy than most will experience in a lifetime. Although she had her own struggles everyday, Bella only ever worried about everyone else. She had a smile...

Carolyn Faye Kennedy

Carolyn Faye Kennedy

Jul 3, 2017

Carolyn Robinson Kennedy began her earthly journey in Biloxi, MS. on September 26, 1946, as the oldest child of Beatrice and James C. Robinson. She was baptized at an early age at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Biloxi under the leadership of the late Rev. C.M. Holloway. She attended Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and sung with the Junior...

Colton Nathaniel Jones

Colton Nathaniel Jones

Jul 2, 2017

Colton Nathaniel Zane Jones 28, was born on July 16, 1988 in Gulfport, Mississippi, he departed this life on July 3, 2017 in Moss Point, Mississippi. Colton attended Gulfport Public Schools, where he was in the Gifted Program and an honor student. He graduated with honors from Gulfport High School in 2006. Colton was a member of Morning Star Missionary...

Johnny Vincent Watson

Johnny Vincent Watson

Jul 1, 2017

Mr. Johnny V. Watson passed away July 1, 2017. Arrangements of Mr. Watson were entrusted to RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.

Henry Alden Dexter

Henry Alden Dexter

Apr 20, 2017

Henry Alden Dexter, 69, of Vancleave, MS, passed away, April 20, 2017. He was born in New Orleans, LA on October 13, 1947, the son of H.D. and Luverna Dexter. He was united in holy matrimony to Ms. Priscilla Peoples in 2009. Henry spent his working career at Armor Lloyd Fabrication in Fort Worth, TX; Roy Alexander Construction and Yates...

Sandra Fay Scarborough

Sandra Fay Scarborough

Apr 19, 2017

Sandra Fay Scarborough, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Gulfport, MS. She was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Full Gospel Tabernacle was her church home for over 30 years. In her later years, she supported her son-in-law and daughter in planting Destiny Church. Sandra loved her family and devoted her life to care for...

Kelli Denise Woods

Kelli Denise Woods

Apr 16, 2017

Ms. Kelli Denise Woods, of Gulfport, MS, entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2017, after her battle with cancer. She was born in Gulfport, MS, on February 25, 1968, to Ms. Susie Woods. Kelli attended Gulfport High School and received her diploma in 1986. She spent 23 years working for the federal government, 12 years with the Armed Forces...

Annie Pearl Bournes

Annie Pearl Bournes

Mar 30, 2017

Annie Pearl Bournes, 73, a resident of Gulfport, MS, departed this life on March 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Annie Pearl was born in Prentiss, MS, April 12, 1943, to the union of Lessie and Emma Jackson. Annie attended the Prentiss Institute and the University of Southern Mississippi. A devoted wife, she was married to the late C.B....

Geneva Wallace

Geneva Wallace

Mar 17, 2017

Geneva Wallace was born on September 4, 1945, in Tylertown, MS, to the late Robert James and Imogene James. She was united with Main Street Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi, MS, under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Kenneth Haynes, Sr. Mrs. Wallace started her career in nursing during her early years before pursuing a career in culinary arts....

Ronald Charles Washington

Ronald Charles Washington

Mar 1, 2017

Ronald Charles Washington, affectionately known as “Ronnie”, was born July 15, 1947 in St. Louis Missouri to Charles and Ann Washington. Charles moved his family to Chicago when Ron was 8 months old. Ron accepted Christ at an early age and many years later became a member of Trinity United Church of Christ where he enjoyed singing in the Men’s...

Earnest Charles Saucier

Earnest Charles Saucier

Feb 25, 2017

Earnest Charles Saucier, 62, of Waveland, MS, passed away, February 25, 2017, in Gulfport, MS. Earnest was born in Bay St. Louis, MS, July 10, 1954, the son of Alice Victoria Saucier. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gwendolyn Goff; a grandfather, Victor Saucier; and a grandmother, Dorether Saucier. Bro. Ernie “Shank" is survived by his mother, Alice...

Donald L. Rainey

Donald L. Rainey

Feb 13, 2017

Donald L. Rainey, of Biloxi, born February 11, 1951, went to be with his savior on February 13, 2017. He was a member of that famous Boy Scout Troop 416. Donald graduated from M.F Nichols High School in 1969, where he was an outstanding football player. Afterwards, he lived in Chicago, IL, for many years, where he raised a family....

Derrick Van Rainey

Derrick Van Rainey

Feb 8, 2017

Derrick Van Rainey, 55, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, February, 8, 2017. He will be remembered for his kind heart and a smile that lit up a room. He was born in Biloxi, MS, on July 28, 1962, to the late James and Ruby Rainey. Derrick attended Biloxi Schools and served in the National Guard and U.S. Army...

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Haynes, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Haynes, Sr.

Jan 29, 2017

Reverend Kenneth Haynes, Sr. was born October 11, 1930, in Amite County, Mississippi to Johnny Haynes and Ethel Wilson. He attended school in Amite and Pike Counties. In 1958, he entered the ministry. He enrolled in Harper Baptist College where he received a Diploma in Christian Education and a Doctorate of Divinity. Later, he enrolled in Mississippi Baptist College Extension...

Rev. Lee James Adams, Jr.

Rev. Lee James Adams, Jr.

Jan 11, 2017

Rev. Lee James Adams, Jr., age 69, a resident of D’Iberville, MS, passed away from natural causes, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home. He was born in Gulfport, MS, on July 17, 1947, the son of Lee and Delaura Adams. Rev. Adams graduated with Honors from 33rd Ave High School in 1964, and then attended Tuskegee Institute, in...