Obituaries

Nov 24, 2019

Celebrating 100 years of a Beautiful, Loving, & Blessed Life. Mother Angeline Youngblood Stewart, April 4, 1920 - November 24, 2019 Our beautiful Matriarch, Mother Angeline Youngblood Stewart, began her life’s journey in Tylertown, Mississippi. She was born to Green Youngblood and Eva Andrews Youngblood Dedeaux. She matriculated through the Walthall County Schools and attended Jackson State University. She began...

Nov 17, 2019

Brenda Marie Wallace was born December 18, 1955, to the late Willie and Juliette Harvey in Gulfport, MS. She was educated in the North Gulfport School System and Harrison Central High School. Brenda retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant where she passionately cared for those who could no longer care for themselves. She was a life-long member of Washington Chapel...

Nov 17, 2019

Seasons of Life A Time to Die: On Sunday, November 18, 2019, God the Master decided, his son needed rest so, he called him home. A Time to Learn: Charles grew up in Silver Creek, MS and he was educated in the Prentiss School System. A Time to Grow: Charles realized he needed a savior accepting God at a young...

Nov 16, 2019

Charles Alford Manning, 79, a resident of Ocean Springs, Ms passed away, November 16, 2019, at his home from ongoing health issues. He was born in Tylertown, October 14, 1940, the son of Charles “Charlie” and Mary Willie Mae Manning. Charles attended J.J Gulledge in Tylertown, Ms and received his high school diploma. Charles received his Associate degree from The...

Oct 28, 2019

Lawrence Sandy Williams, Jr., 79, a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away, October 28, 2019, in Biloxi, MS. He was born on April 28, 1940, in Bay St. Louis, MS, son of the late Lawrence Sandy and Sarah Lloyd Williams. Lawrence attended Mississippi Vocational College, now known as Mississippi Valley State University, May 28, 1962, where he received...

Oct 25, 2019

Raymond Lucian Ricard Jr was born July 12, 1934, in New Orleans LA. the oldest of two sons to the Late Raymond Ricard Sr. and Mary Ricard Williams, Raymond spent his early years as a boy growing up in New Orleans, and later they moved to Biloxi. In 1951 Raymond joined the Army and served for 3 years, after that...

Oct 25, 2019

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...