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Glendora M. Pickens

Glendora M. Pickens

Nov 28, 2011

Mrs. Glendora Pickens was born December 1, 1949 in Zwollie, Louisiana to Ms. Johnnie Mae Howard. She was later adopted by Ms. Eva Green. The oldest of nine children, Glendora moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast at a young age where she met and married her faithful and loving husband of 39 years Allen C. Pickens. Glendora enjoyed reading the...

Jane Doe

Jane Doe

Nov 23, 2011

Mrs. Jane Doe, 70, passed away Nov 23, 2011. She will be remembered for her kind heart and giving nature. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Val Moore and Jan Benning. She is survived by her husband, John Doe; 2 daughters, Michelle Doe and June Doe; and 1 son Johnny Doe; 4 sisters, Tonya Lee, Janice Dean, Michelle...

Joseph Bournes

Joseph Bournes

Nov 15, 2011

Joseph L. Bournes was born March 8, 1961 in Prentiss, Mississippi to the late C.B. Bournes and Annie Pearl Bournes (Jackson). He peacefully entered into an eternal slumber on November 14, 2011 at Garden Park Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi to his new home in glory. His early education was received from Harrison County Public School system. At an early age,...

Portia Thames White

Portia Thames White

Nov 15, 2011

Ms. Portia Patrice Thames White, age 40, of Biloxi entered into her eternal rest Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Portia was a loving, kind-hearted and generous woman who grew up within the Biloxi community and school system. At an early age she was baptized and an active member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Since she was...

Elizabeth Roland

Elizabeth Roland

Nov 7, 2011

Ms. Elizabeth �Liz� Roland, 70, of Biloxi entered into her eternal rest Monday, November 7, 2011. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Liz enjoyed cooking, cleaning and playing games. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Mark (Pam) Showers, and a daughter Helen Delores Showers-Mayers. Five grandchildren Mark P. Harris, Jennifer Mayers, Christina Mayers, and Mary Mayers, Kenneth Mayers and...

Mary E. Williams

Mary E. Williams

Oct 31, 2011

Mrs. Mary R. Williams was born May 29, 1918 in Pearlington, MS to the late George Powell and Ester Thomas (Willie Thomas). She peacefully entered into an eternal slumber on Monday, October 31, 2011, departing from Greenbriar Nursing Center in Biloxi, MS, to her new home in Glory. Her early education was received from the New Orleans, LA public school...

Willie Earl Worthen

Willie Earl Worthen

Oct 21, 2011

The sun rose for Mr. Willie E. Worthen on Novemeber 17th 1958 in Gulfport, MS. He was born to the late Mr. Jessie Worthen and mrs. Lillie Wilson-Worthen of Denton, Georgia. Mr. Willie E. Worthen was a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi for 52 years. During this time Mr. Worthen joined the United States Air Force at the age of twenty-one...

Jerry "Red" Rogers

Jerry "Red" Rogers

Oct 7, 2011

Mr. Jerry "Red" Rogers age 57 of Biloxi entered into his eternal rest Friday, October 7, 2011 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. A longtime resident of Biloxi, Red, was a friend to many. He was known for his great sense of humor and as a people person. A neighborhood handyman and mechanic, Red was often called upon to build or...

Anglein Munford Bailey

Anglein Munford Bailey

Sep 11, 2011

Mrs. Anglein Bailey was born August 4, 1922 in Tallullah, LA to Nelson and Virgie Munford. A longtime resident of Biloxi, Anglein spent her childhood in Vicksburg, MS before moving to the Coast. She enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, picking up pecans, going to the farmers market, and spending time with friends and family. Anglein was active and involved in her...

Thomas Eddie Thurmond, Sr.

Thomas Eddie Thurmond, Sr.

Sep 3, 2011

Mr. Thomas Eddie Thurmond, age 90, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Gulfport, Mississippi. A native of Tchula, Mississippi Eddie was born August 2, 1921 to Ms. Ida Thurmond. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended West Shady Grove Baptist Church in Lexington Mississippi. He later moved to Chicago in December of 1947. Eddie was...

Cardell Frison

Cardell Frison

Aug 28, 2011

Mr. Cardell Frison was born July 11, 1956 in Macon, Tennessee to the late Annie Katherine and Joseph �Scope� Frison. He was called home August 28, 2011 at the age of 55. The 5th of 11 children, Cardell enjoyed spending time with his family, children, and watching his favorite television program. Cardell served 24 years in the U.S. Army. A...

Marie Washington

Marie Washington

Aug 18, 2011

Mrs. Marie Washington, a native of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 in Slidell, LA at the age of 61. She was born January 13, 1950 to Mr. Willie Payton, Sr. and Mrs. Gaynell May Payton. Marie grew up in Biloxi where she enjoyed movies and plays. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of...

Esters Jones

Esters Jones

Aug 15, 2011

Rev. Esters �Sonny� Jones was born on December 15, 1934, in Crystal Springs, MS. He was born to his loving parents, the late Ollie and Ethel Lee Jones. After faithfully serving the Lord, he entered into his eternal rest on Monday, August 15, 2011 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. At an early age he accepted the Lord into his life...

Ira C. "Grit" Johnson

Ira C. "Grit" Johnson

Aug 7, 2011

Born on March 7, 1950, in Mobile, Alabama to the late Willie Mae Johnson, Ira Cornelius Johnson was the youngest of six children. He was preceded in death by his beloved grand parents, Banks and Alee Johnson. At an early age, Ira joined Stone Street Baptist Church. He attended grade school and high school in Mobile and became a member...

Aida A. Biggs

Aida A. Biggs

Jul 22, 2011

Mrs. Aida Raboteau-Biggs, 91, of Pass Christian passed away July 24, 2011. She was a resident of California for 53 years before returning to the Coast. She was very talented and took great pleasure with her many crafts. She was skilled with knitting, sewing, and crocheting; and loved animals, travelling and the casino. Aida was known for her Rosaries which...

Elizabeth Ramsey

Elizabeth Ramsey

Jul 16, 2011

Ms. Elizabeth "Betty" Ramsey, ws born to William and Mary Ramsey in Biloxi, MS. Elizabeth's education began at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School. She attended OMS until the high school was closed. She graduated from M.F. Nichols High School and received her college degree from Huston-Tillison College in Austin, TX. She retired from Keesler Air Force Base after 33...

Baby Micah Antoine Davis

Baby Micah Antoine Davis

Jul 11, 2011

Dear Micah, You are my 4th child, but the first to make it home to heaven. As you look down on me from Heaven, know that my heart longs for you. I have had dreams of holding you as a baby, helping you walk as a toddler, taking you to your first day of school, helping you with your homework,...

Henry Norwood Stovall

Henry Norwood Stovall

Jul 11, 2011

Mr. Henry Norwood Stovall passed from this walk of life, Monday, July 11, 2011 at the age of 63. Mr. worked at Ingalls Shipyard as supervisor for more than seven years. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchild. He was an excellent swimmer who taught his children to swim and passed on his love of the outdoors....

Bernice Knight

Bernice Knight

Jun 26, 2011

Mrs. Bernice W. Knight was born on January 28, 1940, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Fred and Emma Webster. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Eartis C. Knight on March 28, 1963. They were married for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Eartis C. Knight; her brothers; Joe Nathan Webster, Lee Edward Ledyard, Willie...

Onyx Posey

Onyx Posey

Jun 26, 2011

On Sunday, June 26, 2011, Brother Onyx Posey at the age of 91 was called on home to glory to be with our Heavenly Father, God Almighty. Left to cherish his memory is his devoted and loving daughter Dorothy Bell, son and daughter-in-law Ellis Ray and Elnora Posey, all of Gulfport, MS, son and daughter-in-law Roger and Doris Smith of...