Obituaries

Oct 25, 2019

Samuel Taylor, 75, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away, October 25, 2019. At Canon Hospice, Gulfport, MS due to Pancreatic cancer. He was born in Milry, Alabama, on December 9, 1943, the son of Albert and Annie Taylor. Samuel was married to Merlie Smith on October 17, 1964. Samuel spent his working career in Commercial Driving working in Transportation....

Oct 13, 2019

Sheila Kay Stallings, 62, a resident of Biloxi, MS went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in her home. She was born at New Biloxi Hospital on December 5, 1956, to O.C. and Pauline Miller. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Dr. E.H. Potter at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church...

Oct 12, 2019

Edward (Sonny) Fedora Creagh, Junior was born November 2, 1950, to Edward Fedora Creagh Senior and Creola Jordan Creagh. He was the fourth of six boys. The late Ezra C. Jordan, Joseph P. Jordan, Jerry Nunn, Michael L. Creagh, and John M. Creagh. Sonny was a good loving husband and father. After high school, he joined the Army in 1969...

Oct 5, 2019

Oct 5, 2019

Life and Legacy Of Melvina Davis Smith Melvina Davis Smith was born in Hattiesburg on July 5, 1929, to Evander “Van” Davis and Cora Elizabeth Chambers Davis. She was the third of seven children. Growing up Melvina loved helping others. She played the piano for the Senior Choir until they got a musician. She was about 18. She started attending...

Oct 3, 2019

Life and Legacy Willye E. Chapman-Berry Born on March 18, 1945, in Newton, Mississippi, to the late Hazel Leflore. She was the oldest of fourteen siblings. Willye graduated N.H. Pilate High School in 1964 (Newton, MS). Later she was employed at Keesler Air Force Base, where she remained 30 years until her retirement. On March 18, 1998, she married Clyde...

Oct 3, 2019

Clark G Madison was 75 years blessed born February 20, 1944, in Monticello, MS. He received his education in Monticello, MS before moving to Gulfport, MS and beginning his career. His career consisted of working with Ford Motor Company, Merchant Marine, Longshoreman, Army National Guardsman, Ingalls Shipbuilding, BOH Brothers Construction, Printes Corp, and many other cement finishing jobs where he...

Sep 25, 2019

Former Chicago resident, Ethel Steen Bonner, 98, died September 25, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Pass Christian, MS. On October 25, 1920, Ethel was born to Walter and Jenny Powe Simpson in Stateline, MS. She joined in holy matrimony to Angle Bonner on December 4, 1948. They raised three loving children. For the majority of Ethel’s career,...

Sep 15, 2019

Joyce Ann Madden, 67, of Biloxi, MS entered into her eternal rest September 15, 2019, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Joyce was born on April 16, 1952, in Biloxi, MS to the late Donald and Laura Washington, Sr. She was a 1970 Graduate of Nichols High School (NHS). While in high school she participated in the NHS Choir and...

Sep 10, 2019

Gayle DonnaWeen Robinson Cook exuded the heart of a servant. She walks depiction of servanthood and lived her life for others. Gayle was born October 1, 1953, to Henry and Carrie Mae Robinson of Gulfport, MS. Gayle attended North Gulfport Elementary and North Gulfport High Schools. She graduated from North Gulfport High School in 1971. In the Robinson household, no...

Aug 15, 2019

Mr. Lamar "Charlie" Fairley, a beloved father and friend, was born into time Friday, August 28, 1942, to Malcolm and Eather Fairley. He passed from time into eternity on Thursday, August 15, 2019, after creating a legacy of love for his children, family, and friends. Arrangements are pending at this time. The family of Mr. Lamar "Charlie" Fairley has entrusted...

Jun 24, 2019

Calvin Earl Collins, Sr was born October 27, 1963, in Biloxi, MS. At an early age, Mr. Collins accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Ocean Springs, MS and an active member of the Trustee Board. Mr. Collins was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School in Ocean...

Jun 23, 2019

On June 23, 2019, Jamila Lovejoy Hanshaw peacefully transitioned from the Earth realm into the hands of the Almighty God, our Father, to sing in the heavenly choir and reign with Him forever. As Coles-Hanshaw family folklore would describe, the summer of 1968 belonged to Jamila for only she could be born into the world in her grandmother’s teacup in...

Jun 17, 2019

Willie James "Blue" Moore, 77, a resident of Moss Point passed away on June 17, 2019. Willie James Moore, 77, a resident of Moss Point, Mississippi, was called home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2019, due to natural causes. Willie James was born on August 3, 1941, in Belen, MS, the only child of D.C. and Inez...

Jun 9, 2019

Rebecca “Kay” Martin, 70, a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away June 9, 2019. Kay was born in Houston, Texas, September 1, 1948, the daughter of Bud Curry and Peggy Joyce Erlandson. Kay attended Pasadena High School and graduated in 1966. Kay married the late, Roger Lee Martin in 1993. Kay spent her working career in Bookkeeping. Kay was preceded...

May 26, 2019

George Arthure Johnson, 36, passed away May 26, 2019. He was a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Texas on July 16, 1982, to Lawrence Johnson, Sr. and Carolyn Carter. George Johnson attended Biloxi High School where he graduated. George was preceded in death by his parents and leaves to cherish his memory his godmother, Georgette...

May 21, 2019

Laura “Meme” Mae McDonald-Casey passed peacefully from this life to her permanent home the morning of May 21, 2019. Living a “longevity” life that she shared with so many, we embrace the memories and exhilarating times spent with her. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Laura “Meme” was...

May 21, 2019

On May 21, 2019, Maudie Estella Hanshaw-Tucker peacefully ascended from this earth with the heavenly angels . . . the Lord guided her journey home. In the summer of 1948, Maudie was born in Ocean Springs, MS through the union of Spencer and Mamie Hanshaw. She was the youngest of nine siblings, all of whom received piano lessons from their...

May 14, 2019

Aaron Alexander Martin, Jr., 52, a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away, May 14, 2019, at Biloxi Veterans Hospital. He was born in Biloxi, MS on November 17, 1966, the son of Aaron Martin, Sr. and Zera Gordon. Aaron spent his military career in the United States Army working as a Weapons Specialists. He was proud to be a member...

May 10, 2019

Linda E. Farria, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away May 10, 2019. Arrangements for Ms. Farria are pending and have been entrusted to Richmond August Funeral Home.