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Phillip Earl Couch

Phillip Earl Couch

Jun 8, 2012

Mr. Phillip Earl Couch ,71, of Mobile, Alabama passed away June 8, 2012 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Arrangements are currently pending at RICHMOND-AUGUST Funeral Home.

Pastorial Chambers

Pastorial Chambers

Jun 5, 2012

Mrs. Pastorial Newkirk Chambers, 70, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away June 5, 2012 in the presence of family and friends. A member of Christ the Redeemer Church, Pat was known for her love of cooking and children. She was the Valedictorian of Keys High School Class of 1961 and later graduated from Alcorn State University. During her younger years Pat...

William Victor Major

William Victor Major

Jun 3, 2012

William Victor Major, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at US Air Force Medical Center Keesler, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS. Bill, aka �The Bull�, was born January 29, 1936, in Columbus, OH to William Oliver and Edith Frazier-Major. He was a 1954 graduate of Licking Heights High School, formerly Summit Station High School in Pataskala, OH....

Mark Raphael Lazard

Mark Raphael Lazard

May 25, 2012

Mark R. Lazard, 52, and a resident of Houston, TX passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 in Biloxi, MS. Mark was born on April 16, 1960 in Biloxi, Ms, and he was the second child born to the late Dr. Charles Lazard and Doris B. Lazard. He attended Nativity BVM Elementary and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1978....

Dr. Robert B. Cubberley

Dr. Robert B. Cubberley

May 23, 2012

Dr. Robert Bruce Cubberley, 87, of Biloxi passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 12, 1924. He graduated from Columbia University in New York. He attended Weill Cornell Medical College and then John Hopkins University in Maryland to become a cardiologist. He was...

Annie Ruth Stewart

Annie Ruth Stewart

May 23, 2012

Mrs. Annie Ruth Stewart was surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 as she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Although her family's hearts are broken, their faith remains strong. Mrs. Stewart was a life long resident of Biloxi, MS and a faithful member of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church of D'Iberville, MS. Mrs....

Bobby Lee "Pop" Williams

Bobby Lee "Pop" Williams

May 16, 2012

Bobby Lee �Pop� Williams Sr., was born in Pritchard, AL on October 14, 1946 to the late Robert Williams, Sr. and Mary Williams. God called him to his eternal rest May 16, 2012. �Pop� attended Elizabeth H. Keys High School in Ocean Springs; MS. Always a hard worker, �Pop� faithfully labored to care for his wife and companion of 43...

Eartis Andre Knight

Eartis Andre Knight

May 7, 2012

Mr. Eartis Andre Knight, 42, of Lawtell, LA, was born December 17, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to the late Eartis C. and Bernice Knight of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary (Thibodeaux) Knight on November 20, 1993. They were married for 19yrs. He was preceded in death by his parents Eartis C. Knight and Bernice W....

Leon Jefferson

Leon Jefferson

Apr 20, 2012

Mr. Leon Rogers Jefferson was born November 24, 1960 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Mr. D.C. and Mrs. Esther T. Jefferson. Leon accepted Jesus Christ at the young age of twelve in Tylertown, Mississippi while going to church with his mother. Leon graduated in 1979 from Tylertown High School. Leon worked hard doing construction. He leaves to cherish his memory two...

Ronnie Shade

Ronnie Shade

Apr 20, 2012

Elder Ronnie Shade was born November 29, 1961 in Jones County, Laurel, MS to Mr. Jack Shade and Mrs. Susie Jimerson. The oldest of six siblings, Elder Shade lived in Mississippi all his life. He attended North Gulfport and Harrison Central High Schools. Elder Shade was married to Mrs. Tracy Lynn Shade for 9 years. He was a member of...

Darnell Owens

Darnell Owens

Apr 17, 2012

Mr. Darnell �Donald� Owens, 64, of Bethesda, Maryland, passed away April 17,2012; in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he worked many years for New York City Public Works and also operated his own appliancecompany. When he was not helping people with repairs or other personal needs,he was watching New York sports teams, taking care of his favorite cars,...

Randy Joe Rainey, Sr.

Randy Joe Rainey, Sr.

Apr 14, 2012

Mr. Randy Joe Rainey Sr. was called to Heaven from his home in Ocean Springs Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the young age of 66, with his family at his bedside. Joe worked at AT&T in Ocean Springs for 32 years before retiring in 2003. He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR races. Randy Joe was preceded in death by his...

DeAndre' Roshel Westbrooks

DeAndre' Roshel Westbrooks

Mar 31, 2012

DeAndre' Roshel Westbrooks was born in Biloxi, MS, October 10, 1991 to Petrinia Westbrooks and Claymoore Fields. God called a soldier home on March 31, 2012. DeAndre' was an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in D'Iberville, MS under the leadership of Pastor Randy Farwell. Before graduating from St. Martin High School in May 2011, he enlisted in the U.S....

Gertrude Miller Ditcharo

Gertrude Miller Ditcharo

Feb 26, 2012

Mrs. Gertrude Miller Ditcharo of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully Sunday, February 26, 2012. Mrs. Ditcharo was 86 years of age and a longtime resident of Gretna, Louisiana. She was the beloved wife of the late Dominick Ditcharo, Sr; and mother of the late Dominick Ditcharo, Jr. and Carolyn Ann Ditcharo. She is survived by her loving children; Charles A....

James L. Campbell, Jr.

James L. Campbell, Jr.

Feb 23, 2012

Mr. James L. Campbell, Jr., 60, of Gulfport entered his eternal rest Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Garden Park Medical Center. Mr. Campbell was born in DeFuniak Springs, FL to the union of Mr. James and Betty Campbell, Sr. He is the eldest of six children . As an Army brat, he grew up in many places including six years...

Emily D. Rogers

Emily D. Rogers

Jan 15, 2012

Mrs. Emily Dawson Rogers, age 89, of Gulfport entered into her eternal rest Sunday, January 15, 2012. Mrs. Rogers was born May 15, 1922 in Woodville, MS to the late Mr. Kemp and Rosie Foreman Dawson. She grew up in Indianola, MS and later moved to Gulfport with her family. She met and married her husband, Mr. Isaiah V. Rogers,...

Rosemary Gatlin Reed

Rosemary Gatlin Reed

Jan 6, 2012

Mrs. Rosemary Gatlin Reed, of Vancleave, was born January 20, 1929. A revered wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she made her transition from this life Friday, January 6, 2012 at Ocean Springs Hospital at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents; Macy Gatlin in 1983 and Booker T. Gatlin at the age of 105...

Deon Andrea James

Deon Andrea James

Dec 30, 2011

Mrs. Deon A. James, age 45, of Biloxi entered her eternal rest Friday, December 30, 2011. Deon was born on July 4, 1966 to Ms. Beverley Williams and Mr. Leslie James in St. Thomas, Jamaica. After moving to the Biloxi area, Deon worked for various casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She enjoyed singing and spending time with her husband,...

Vernon "Big Chris" Bradford, Sr.

Vernon "Big Chris" Bradford, Sr.

Dec 8, 2011

Vernon C. "Big Chris" Bradford Sr., age 58, of Las Vegas, NV; passed away December 8, 2011, in Las Vegas, NV. Vernon was a native of Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Bradford, grandparents Arthur and Octavia Seymour Bradford, Charles and Janie Brown Webb. Vernon's former employers were Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino (Las...

Woodrow Price

Woodrow Price

Dec 2, 2011

Mr. Woodrow Price, a native of Silver Creek, Mississippi passed away December 2, 2011, at Vista Hospital of South Bay in Garndena, California. He was 93. Woodrow was born April 9, 1918, to the union of Elijah and Harriett Barnes Price. He was the last of 11 children. Woodrow was a World War II Veteran who served in the United...