Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

Benjamin Dale Daniels, 62, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away, June 4, 2020, at his mother’s home. He was born in Biloxi, MS, on December 20, 1957, the son of Louis and Gladys Daniels. Benjamin attended Biloxi High School and received a High School Diploma. He also achieved a trade in welding. Benjamin spent his earlier career at Ingalls...

Jun 1, 2020

Hillard Dwain "Duke" Pringle known by all as Duke, was born to Willie Mae Pope and Dwain Pringle November 5, 1944, in Chicago, IL. He was the only child to them both. He moved to Biloxi where he was raised and reared by his grandmother and Biloxi/Gulfport midwife Eula Alma Burks who he loved dearly. As a child, he attended...

May 29, 2020

Ms. Vermel (Cook) Coon, was born February 18, 1930, to Herbert Joyce and Olivia Cook in Pascagoula, MS. She departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was loved by her caregiver and daughter Sylvia Pearson. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at St John AME Church in Biloxi, MS,...

May 28, 2020

Ruby Green, the first African American teacher at Biloxi High School, passed away on May 28, 2020, at the age of 103. Her long and meaningful life was one of service - to her students, her church and her community. Ruby Thompson Green was born June 5, 1916 in Ahoskie, North Carolina to Joseph and Ruth Thompson. She grew up...

May 20, 2020

Christine Ashton passed away May 10, 2020, six weeks into the Covid lockdown at her apartment alone in Irving California. To get her home, she was cremated. I have requested we put her ashes in the ground at this time.

She was born September 19, 1971, in Evanston, Wyoming to Richard and Kathy Albertson Ashton.  She has two younger siblings,...

May 15, 2020

Mrs. Rita Geraldine DeFerrary was born Monday, August 18, 1952. She passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Hector DeFerrary, and her daughter, Ms. Anissa Roth. Rita's impact on her family and loved ones was profound. Their tribute to her is as follows: “This has taken me a long time to write, but being...

May 14, 2020

Todd Jacquin Devon McClain Miller, Jr., 15, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away, May 14, 2020, at USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, AL injuries sustained from a gunshot wound. He was born in Hinesville, GA, on November 11, 2004, the son of Todd McClain and Zandria Miller. Todd attended Gulfport Central Middle School. We prefer to him as...

May 12, 2020

Louis H. Baudean III (Tim), 65, was born August 28, 1954, and entered eternal rest on May 12, 2020 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Tim was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Louis H. Baudean Jr. and Betty Baudean. Tim attended St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School, Edna Karr Middle School, graduated from Martin Behrman High School...

May 8, 2020

Ms. Elaine B. Hardin, 73, born in Louisiana, on January 20, 1947, passed away on May 8, 2020, in Gulfport. Funeral services are being held in private. Infinity Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Elaine Hardin. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.

May 7, 2020

Our beautiful Matriarch, Lillian Mae Page was born in Collins, Mississippi. The daughter of Andrew and Eliza Williams. Lillian was a high school graduate. She was married to Paul Langston May 4, 1942, and later John Wesley Page until his death May 25, 1991. Lillian spent her working career at Keesler Air Force Base as a housekeeper and later a...

May 4, 2020

Dominic Joseph Alexander Jr, 79, of Gulfport, MS passed away May 4, 2020, at Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pass Christian, MS on April 26, 1941, the son of Dominic Sr. and Lucillie Jenkins. At years of age 5, Albert and Gwendolyn Ishem became his parents. Dominic attended Valina C. Jones in Bay St. Louis, MS where he received...

May 1, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Dan Jones Sr.; on Friday, May 1, 2020. He died peacefully at Canon Hospice with his beloved family by his side, at the age of 81 years old. Dan was born on November 14, 1938, in Letohatchee, AL, to Sam Jones and Forie Jones. Dan spent his working career...

Apr 27, 2020

Marcello “Cello” English was born, December 5, 2001, in Biloxi, MS, and departed this life on April 27, 2020, in Ocean Springs, MS. It was a joy to be around Marcello and he was loved by all he met. Marcello grew up in Biloxi, MS, and Ocean Springs, MS where he attended St. Martin High School and made us all...

Apr 25, 2020

Marc Twain Lemon, 44, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away, April 25, 2020. He was born in Gross-Gerau, Hessen, Germany. The son of Kenneth and Ursula Hicks. Marc graduated from Harrison Central High school in1996. He was currently attending Purdue Global University, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Marc served as an investigator at the Beau Rivage Casino....

Apr 24, 2020

Maude O’Neal McKinley went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2020, at the age of 90 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 20, 1929, in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late John Robert Brown and Elmear Bradford Brown. She attended First Missionary Baptist Church in Biloxi and was baptized at age 10 by the...

Apr 17, 2020

Dr. Barbara “Barb” Lee Adams White 83, of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020. Barbara was born in New Orleans on October 6, 1936, to Lee and Delaura Adams, and was the oldest of four children. She married Raymond L. White, Sr. of Gulfport (Turkey Creek) MS in 1954, divorcing 14 years later, and the marriage produced...

Apr 1, 2020

Wilford Earl Bishop, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed from time into eternity on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He will be remembered for his easy smile and caring heart. Private services will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Call 228-436-6722 for viewing and livestream information.

Mar 21, 2020

Mar 16, 2020

Georgette M. Thomas, 77, a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away, March 16, 2020, at Ocean Springs Hospital. Georgette loved life and will be remembered for her joyous smile and kind spirit. She especially loved sitting on her front porch observing the goings-on around her. She worked at Fernwood Middle School for 30 years as a cook. Her favorite hobby...

Mar 3, 2020

Patricia Ann Golsby Wright, age 69, a resident of Gulfport Mississippi passed away on March 3, 2020, peacefully in her home. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 29, 1951, the daughter of Robert Lee Goldsby and Mother Laura Mae Webb. Patricia and her family moved from St. Louis to Vicksburg, Mississippi where she went to school and...