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Viola O. Yeoman
May 6, 2013
Viola Owens Beamon Yeoman was born July 17, 1943 to Mr. Freddie Owens and Beulah Berry Owens in New Hebron, MS. Viola moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast at the age of eight and was educated at Perkins Elementary and Nichols High School in Biloxi, MS. She married William Beamon, Sr. although this union did not last, Viola was blessed...
Donald Paul Harrell
Apr 12, 2013
Donald Paul Harrell, 54, succumbed to long term illness on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Don lived a full life in the few years he was given. He spent an adventurous childhood in Ponchatoula, LA, traveled the world in the US Air Force, and had a civilian career as a jack-of-all trades who was...
Joshua Jessie
Apr 7, 2013
Mr. Joshua Jessie, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS was born, December 31, 1921 in Vinega Bend, AL. A World War II Veteran, Joshua was known for his giving nature. He was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding for thirty-eight years, the Ocean Springs Police Reserve Department for twenty-five years, and the Jackson County Sheriff�s Department for nine years. Joshua enjoyed fishing, hunting...
Willie R. Reese
Apr 2, 2013
Mr. Willie Rudolph Reese was born February, 29, 1929 in Ocean Springs, MS to the late Freeman and Laura Melsham Martin. Willie had one sister, Cora Mae Martin Payne. The family moved to Biloxi where he attended Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School, from which he graduated in May of 1950. Willie entered the United States Army in 1951, serving...
Fredrick Fairley
Mar 18, 2013
Fredrick "Freddie" Fairley, 51, passed away on March 18, 2013, in Biloxi, MS. He was born on July 15, 1961 to Julius and Christella Fairley. Freddie grew up in Biloxi, MS where he joined New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and sang in the youth choir. He attended Gorenflo Elementary and Michel Jr, high schools. Freddie enjoyed...
Bud Ross
Mar 16, 2013
Willis �BUD� Ross, Jr. was born January 19, 1944 to Willis Ross, Sr. and Dorothy Ross. Bud loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed Softball, Cruisin� the Coast, especially the Hot Rods, Jazz Music and the Blues. Always active, Bud was a member of VFW #6731 where he served as Past Commander and Cootie; American Legion, Moose...
Ernesto Castillo
Mar 15, 2013
Ernesto Luis Castillo Padilla, 34, of Waukegan, IL passed away on March 15, 2013 in Pascagoula, MS. Ernesto was born in Waukegan, IL to Maria Padilla Guilbe on April 3, 1978. He leaves to cherish his memories a wife, Courtney Castillo, Moss Point, MS; a son, Isaiah Castillo; a daughter Carmen Castillo; a daughter by marriage, Aaliyah White all of...
Mattie L. Wells
Mar 3, 2013
Mrs. Mattie L. Wells, age 68, was born in Columbus, MS on November 23, 1944 to two loving parents: Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Ethel Haywood Jones. She departed this life, entering her eternal rest on March 3, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Wells accepted Christ at an early age. She volunteered at church, and served in various ministries for many...
George Stansberry, Jr.
Feb 8, 2013
Mr. George Stansberry, Jr. passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at the age of 71. A native of Chicago, IL he was born July 31, 1941 to George Stansberry, Sr. and Lois Carnell Jewells. A proud Vietnam Veteran, George retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after 20 years of dutiful service. Upon settling on the Mississippi Gulf Coast he...
Floyd May
Jan 24, 2013
Mr. Floyd Lee May was born August 1, 1938 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Joe and Rutha May. A man of many talents, he was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding for more than 30 years. Mr. May passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Watts May, one son, Dwight...
Shannon Lynette Miller
Jan 22, 2013
Shannon Lynette Miller was born July 21, 1979 in Gulfport, Mississippi to the late Quanderlenia Miller. Shannon was a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi and a member of Greater Grace Apostolic Assembly. Shannon will be remembered for her good-hearted, forgiving nature. She had a deep love of God and family. She will be deeply missed by those who had the opportunity...
Dennis L. Daughtry
Jan 14, 2013
Dennis Lee Daughtry, Sr, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, was born on November 20, 1945, in Lawrence County, Mississippi. He passed from this life January 14, 2013, at the age of 67 after a lengthy illness. Dennis was a member of New Evening Star Baptist Church. He always enjoyed reading his Bible. His faith never faltered. He completed training through...
Amanta Wallace
Jan 11, 2013
Amanta G. Wallace, 74 answered the Master's call and transitioned to her new home on January 11, 2013. She was born on June 17, 1938 in Bay Minette, AL, the daughter of Eddie and Essie Goodlett Sr. She was united in marriage to Warner R. Wallace on May 23, 1955 in Ocean Springs, MS. He preceded her in death on...
Claude Yarborough
Dec 30, 2012
Claude Edward Yarborough was born July 31, 1940 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Claude Yarborough and Ollie Mae Causey Yarborough. Claude was united in marriage to Vervie Burnette and was blessed with two sons, Sammie and Jerry and two daughters, Cynthia and Claudette. Upon moving to Gulfport, Claude later met Helen Young his loving companion of over thirty-five years. Claude was...
Lovie Jean McCray
Dec 5, 2012
Lovie Jean McCray, 65, of Biloxi passed from life to eternity Wednesday, December 5, 2012. A community activist, Lovie was known to help those in need. She worked as a school bus driver and was a friend to people of all ages. She was a great asset to those in her community, especially the elderly. She could regularly be found...
Brenda Bolden
Nov 26, 2012
Mrs. Brenda Ann Bolden, 62, of Biloxi was born December 20, 1949 in New Orleans, LA. She spent her formative years between New Orleans and Chicago, IL and later relocated to McComb, MS. Later in life, Ms. Brenda decided to move to the coast in 2001. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and playing games and posting on...
Willie Sparkman
Nov 22, 2012
On Sept 14, 1942 William �Big� Sparkman was born to the late George and Annie Sparkman in McComb, MS. The third of nine children, he was extremely clever. He started driving at the age of eleven and began working at the age of 13 at a dairy farm. He left school in the fifth grade to provide for his family....
George B. Posey
Nov 16, 2012
Mr. George B. Posey, 84, of Biloxi passed away Friday, November 16, 2012. One of nine children, he was born in Collins, Mississippi to the union of Bert and Ester Posey George joined Nance Temple COGIC in 1965 where he faithfully served as Sunday School Superintendent until his health started to fail him. He also served as the Gulf Coast...
Mary Strong
Nov 11, 2012
Mary �Margaret� Strong was born on June 25, 1927, in Crystal Springs, MS. She was born to her loving parents, the late Ollie and Ethel Lee Jones. After faithfully serving the Lord, she entered into her eternal rest on Sunday, November 11, 2012, at 4:45 p.m. while at Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS. At an early age she accepted the...
Debbie Marie Daniel
Nov 10, 2012
Mrs. Debbie M. Benjamin-Daniel, daughter of the late Bennie T. Benjamin, Sr. and Frances Benjamin, age 56, of Gulfport, MS entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Gulfport, MS. Debbie, was from Gulfport, MS. She graduated from John Fremont High School, Los Angeles, CA. She attended Jefferson Davis Jr College where she received her associates degree in 1980...
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