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Bill Roy Taylor
May 19, 2013
Bill Roy Taylor age 50, and a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away on May 19, 2013. Roy has been a lifelong resident of the Coast. Roy was preceded in death by his father, Paul Vincent Taylor, and lil' brother Shawn Alec Taylor. He leaves to cherish his sweet memories his loving wife, Laurie A Taylor of Biloxi, MS and...
Sidney Reed
May 13, 2013
Sidney Earl �Butch� Reed was born June 6, 1949, in Biloxi, MS. to Albert Reed, Jr. and Ora Newman. He made his triumphal entry into Heaven, where there is neither sorrow nor tears, on May, 13, 2013; at the age of 63 from Gulfport, MS. "Butch" was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Reed, and one daughter, Undrelle Reed....
Joseph Milton
May 11, 2013
Mr. Joseph Milton, 80, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. Arrangements are pending. The family of Joseph Milton has entrusted his care to the staff of RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME.
Vanessa C. York
May 9, 2013
Vanessa Cecilia Dean York was born April 10, 1961 in Mobile, Alabama and resided in Gulfport, MS for the last 24 years. She made her transition gracefully on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Memorial hospital in Gulfport, MS. She graduated from W. P. Davidson High School, attended Talladega College for the Deaf and Blind. She received an Associate Degree in...
John D. Rhodes
May 9, 2013
First Lt. (United States Marine Corps) passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the James A. Haley Veterans Administration Hospital in Tampa, FL. John was a native Jacksonian graduating with Honors from Jim Hill High School and in 1970 from Tougaloo College with a Major in Political Science. He was a member of the Greater St James Baptist Church and...
Major Joe Barfield
May 7, 2013
Major Joe Barfield, Sr. was born September 2, 1943 to Earlie Barfield and Geneva Autmon Barfield in Neshoba, Mississippi. Major Joe was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the Male Choir. Major Joe also sang with the Mighty Stars of Harmony for over 35 years. A hard working man, he was the owner and operator...
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...
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