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Gwendolyn Inez Brooker
May 5, 2014
Gwendolyn Inez Brooker, 58, a resident of Killeen, TX, departed this earthly home on Monday, May 5, 2014 to be with her Father in Heaven.�She was born in New Orleans, LA, December 23, 1955, the Daughter of Roosevelt Brooker and Evelyn Walker. Gwendolyn attended Miami Jackson Senior High and Texas A&M University pursuing a Bachelor�s Degree in Business Administration.�Gwendolyn spent...
Mary Nell Magee
May 3, 2014
Mary Nell MaGee, 53, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away May 3, 2014 at her family home of natural causes. Mary Nell was born in Prentiss Mississippi on December 9, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Dennis and Lonnie MaGee of Gulfport Mississippi. Mary grew up in Gulfport and was educated in the public school system....
Annie L. Gordon
May 1, 2014
Annie Lois �Honey� Gordon, 60 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away May 1, 2014. Annie was born October 9, 1953 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Mr. Eirtis and Mrs. Bessie McKay, Sr. Ms. Annie was a graduate of 33rd Avenue High School in Gulfport. After working various jobs cooking, Ms. Annie pursued her passion of cooking and became self-employed cooking and delivering...
Mariyah Alyssa Williams
Apr 19, 2014
Mariyah Alyssa Williams was born April 19, 2014 to Maurice Williams and Teakawndra Bender. Although her time on earth was short, her life's footprint will forever be remebered in the hearts of those who loved her. Services will be Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11:00AM at Richmond-August Funeral Home. The family of Mariyah Alyssa Willams has entrusted her services to...
Deryl Anthony Daniels
Apr 17, 2014
Deryl "Rareback" Anthony Daniels was born July 5, 1956 to Mr. Louis Daniels Sr. and Mrs. Gladys Daniels. Deryl passed away on April 17, 2014 at the age of 57. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Mississippi; Deryl attended Nichols Jr. High School and graduated from Biloxi High School. He served in the US Army and was well known in the...
Doris Cordelia Busch
Apr 11, 2014
Doris Cordelia Busch, 107, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014. She was born July 21, 1906 in Natchez, MS to Richard and Louise Busch. She became a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Biloxi in 1936. Miss. Busch graduated from the New Orleans Public School System and attended McDonough #35 and Gilbert's Academy....
Laura Kathryn Sias Reed
Apr 1, 2014
Laura Kathryn Sias Reed, 65, of Gulfport, MS, transitioned to Heaven on April 1, 2014. Laura Kathryn was born in Biloxi, MS, on October 10, 1948 to Evelyn Brown and Martin Russell. She attended M. F. Nichols and graduated in 1967. In 1970, she married Sidney Reed. Laura Kathryn spent her life taking care of people and making people smile....
Sammie "Hardtime" Carter
Mar 23, 2014
Sammie L."Hardtime" Carter, a resident of Gulfport, MS passed away March 23, 2014. Sammie was born July 17, 1952 in Hattiesburg, MS to the late Mr. Sam Carter, Sr. and Mrs. Annie Bell Carter. Sammie attended Harrison Central High School. He was united in matrimony on January 27, 2005 to Ms. Patricia Pittman. The couple have four children together; Stacy...
Sandy Benton, Sr
Mar 18, 2014
Sandy M. Benton, Sr., 92, resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born in Forest, MS on November 25, 1921 the son of Sam and Mary Benton. Mr. Benton was married to the late Flossie Gilmore Benton on August 24, 1946. Mr. Benton spent his working career at The Tradewinds Hotel and The Broadwater Beach...
Carl Louis Cox, Jr.
Mar 12, 2014
Carl Louis Cox, Jr. was born February 28, 1963 in Fresno, CA. He passed away, March 12, 2014. Carl was a free spirit who loved the Oakland Raiders, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He will be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Odas and Myrtle Gleason and John Louis Cox, step-grandfather, Jack...
Chiquita S. Jones
Feb 20, 2014
Chiquita Sophia Jones, 27, of Pascagoula passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014. She was born February 22, 1986 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Gloria Jones-Scott and Randolph Robinson. Chiquita attended Moss Point High School and was a member of the 2004 graduating class. She was a licensed cosmetologist and was employed with Popeye�s Fried Chicken. Chiquita was a loving and devoted...
John E. Kennedy
Feb 14, 2014
John Earl "J.L." Kennedy, Sr.; 76, of Gulfport departed this walk of life February 14, 2014. �J.L.� was born January 13, 1938 to Johnnie Kennedy and Laura Hamilton in Gulfport, MS. He attended schools in both, Harrison and Stone County before enlisting in the United States Army. While in the Army, J.L. served his country honorably for three years. J.L....
Coevie Avery
Feb 6, 2014
Sister Coevie McGowan Avery was born on February 13, 1930 in Tylertown, MS to the late James & Ethel Mae McGowan. She was preceded in death by one brother, Odell Andrews. Her mother, father, step-father: O.J. Andrews, grandmother & grandfather: Sophie & Bob James also preceded her in death. Sister Avery had a very quite, peaceful and sweet demeanor. Sister...
James Griffin
Feb 2, 2014
Mr. James Wheeler Griffin, 50, a resident of Dossville, Mississippi, passed away, February 2, 2014 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Mr. Griffin was born in Carthage, Mississippi, January 15, 1964, the son of Wheeler and Irene Griffin. �Wanka�, as he was fondly known by family and friends, attended Thomastown Attendance Center and graduated with his high school diploma in 1983. He spent...
John Miller Cowan
Jan 18, 2014
MSGT (Retired) John Miller Cowan was born on May 4, 1935 in Ripley, Mississippi, to the late John and Myrtle Cowan. He departed this life on Saturday, January 18th at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Upon his High School graduation, and his attendance at Rust College in 1953, John entered the United States Air Force where he served his country for...
Jerry E. Borries
Jan 16, 2014
Mr. Jerry Edward Borries, 75, of Gautier, Mississippi passed away Thursday January 16, 2014. A veteran of the United States Navy, Jerry will be sadly missed by his long time companion, Dottie Balius and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service in Jerry's honor will be held at 2:30PM on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Bethel Missionary...
Annie Mae Forrest
Jan 12, 2014
Mrs. Annie Mae Forrest, 101, a resident of Gulfport, passed away on January 12, 2014 at Seven Hills Health and Rehab Center in Tallahassee, FL. Annie Mae Forrest was born in Kentwood, LA, on January 16, 1912, the Daughter of John Holden and Sally Mae Holden. Mrs. Annie Mae�s birth father died while she was still an infant, and her...
David Howard, Jr
Jan 1, 2014
Mr. David Howard, Jr., of Gulfport, MS was born April 7, 1954 in New Orleans, LA; to the late David Howard, Sr. and Emma Lee Howard. Affectionately referred to as "Brother," he departed this life January 1, 2014. David united with Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. W.T. Guice....
Robert Earl Lewis, Sr.
Nov 28, 2013
Robert Earl Lewis, Sr. age 81 was born June 22, 1932 in Biloxi, Mississippi, to John Earl Lewis and Lucy Janie Dukes. He passed away November 28, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi. A proud Veteran, Robert served his country with distinction as a Soldier and Civil Servant before retiring to pursue other interests. He was a licensed...
Willie James Richardson
Nov 27, 2013
Willie James Richardson, �Richard,� passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at the Gentiva Hospice Center in Decatur. GA. He spent his last two months of life in the Atlanta Area with his niece and caregiver. Willie was the widower of Halloween Bullock Richardson. His only child, Willie Jean Shelby, also preceded him in death. Willie served in the United States...
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