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Evangelist Mattie Williams

Evangelist Mattie Williams

Feb 28, 2018

Evangelist Mattie L. Williams was born in Gulfport, Mississippi to the late Deacon Jesse and Mother Luella Jones. Deacon and Mother Jones were residents of Gulfport for over sixty years and were pioneers of the St. Andrews Church of God in Christ. Evangelist Williams was the youngest of four daughters and one son. She was preceded in death by her...

Fred Arsby Woullard

Fred Arsby Woullard

Feb 28, 2018

Fred Arsby Woullard, the son of the late Clayton Woullard and Frances Springs Woullard, was born on February 10th, 1948 in Chicago, IL. He transitioned this life on February 28, 2018, peacefully after a long illness. Fred and his siblings moved to Waynesboro, MS to live with their Grandparents at an early age. Fred was baptized at St. Luke Baptist...

Sonja S. Reed

Sonja S. Reed

Feb 24, 2018

Sonja Saban Reed, age 47, a resident of D'Iberville, Ms, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in Loving, New Mexico where she was employed. Sonja was born in Biloxi, Ms. on July 27, 1970, the daughter of Hakim Rashid and Carolyn Ford Adside. Sonja attended Dukate Elementary (Biloxi), and Moss Point High School, where she graduated in 1988. Sonja attended...

Pastor B.T. Natson, Jr.

Pastor B.T. Natson, Jr.

Feb 18, 2018

Pastor B.T. Natson was born October 21, 1946 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Booker T. Natson, Sr. and Bertha Elizabeth Chisholm. He was the 1st born to this union. Pastor Natson received his formal education at Saint Mary’s Catholic School, Alfred E. Beach Sr. High School and the then Savannah State College. In 1964 he enlisted in the United...

Bobbie Jean Williams

Bobbie Jean Williams

Feb 16, 2018

Ms. Bobbie Jean Jefferson Williams, 68, resident of Gulfport, MS, formerly of New Orleans, LA, went home with the Lord, February 16, 2018 in Ruston, LA after a brief illness. Bobbie Jean was born in Jayess, MS August 3, 1949, to D.C. and Esther T. Jefferson of Tylertown, MS. Bobbie Jean graduated from J.J. Gulledge High School in 1968. She...

Walter Lewis Cook

Walter Lewis Cook

Feb 15, 2018

Mr. Walter Lewis Cook, a beloved husband, father and friend passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. The legacy of Walter Lewis Cook is so amazing, profound, remarkable, astounding, and just outright beautiful that it can only be told in love and received in love because he was conceived…in love. Walter was born on January 25, 1952 to Norman and Sirvither...

Nikita Darnell Polk-Anderson

Nikita Darnell Polk-Anderson

Feb 9, 2018

Nikita Darnell Polk-Anderson, 44, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away February 09, 2018 at St Joseph Hospice from cancer. She was born in Gulfport on June 13, 1973, the daughter of Dewayne and Sarah Polk. Nikki attended Harrison Central and received her High School Diploma and shortly after received her degree of Nursing. Nikita was married to Joe Ellis...

Fredarico Daughtrey

Fredarico Daughtrey

Jan 31, 2018

Little Mister Fredarico Elijah Jeremiah Daughtrey, age 7, departed this life surrounded by his loving family January 31, 2018, at USA Medical Center in Mobile, AL. Fredarico Elijah Jeremiah Daughtrey was born May 26, 2010 in Gulfport, MS to Bianca Martin and Fredrico Daughtrey. Fredarico Elijah Daughtrey was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. When you saw him,...

Carrie Jean Hughes

Carrie Jean Hughes

Jan 17, 2018

Carrie Jean Hughes, 64, a resident of D’Iberville, MS, passed away, January 17, 2018, at Merit Health Hospital in Biloxi of natural causes.  Carrie was born in Biloxi, MS, January 30, 1953, the daughter of Edward Parker and Carrie Lee Pritchett. She was married to Odell O. Hughes on July 15, 1971. Carrie spent her working career in the City...

Bruce Burton

Bruce Burton

Jan 14, 2018

Mr. Bruce Burton was born June 20, 1950 in Franklinton, LA to the late Myrtis and Ada Burton. He attended Washington Parish High School. Later in life, he relocated to Biloxi, MS. He departed his life Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Biloxi. He was employed by Tindall Corporation in Moss Point, MS. He was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Earline Hudson

Earline Hudson

Jan 12, 2018

Earline Hudson, 77, of Biloxi MS, departed this life January 12, 2018 at Ocean Springs Hospital Singing River Health System. She was born in Oran, MO, December 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Sandy Harris and Dorothy Banks-Briggs. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Charleston, MO. Ms. Hudson will be remembered not only as a loyal and loving...

Juanita Daniels

Juanita Daniels

Jan 8, 2018

Ms. Juanita Daniels, 88, peacefully passed away January 8, 2018 in her home in Cypress, Texas. She was born in Cohay, MS, to Henry and Johnnie Mae Vereen. Juanita was a graduate of Nichols Colored High School. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Eugene Daniels on March 9, 1950. Juanita was a ray of light and love which...

Hazel Lee Moffett

Hazel Lee Moffett

Jan 4, 2018

Hazel Lee Moffett was born on December 27, 1963, in Caile, Mississippi to the late Frank B. Richards, Sr. and Elnora B. Richards. She was the 2nd oldest of five children. Hazel received her formal education from Humphreys County High School in May of 1981. After high school, she went to Mississippi Valley State University for two years. Then, she...

Leslie Ann Coleman

Leslie Ann Coleman

Dec 30, 2017

Leslie Ann Coleman entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the age of 50. She was born in New Orleans, LA. to Penny Coleman, Jr. and Carol Ann Gilbert Coleman. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Frederick and Clothilde Gilbert, and Penny, Sr. and Anna Coleman. She is survived by her husband, Percy Pugh, Jr.;...

David L Hall

David L Hall

Dec 28, 2017

If I can help somebody as I pass along If I can cheer somebody with a word or a song If I can show somebody that he is traveling wrong, Then my living shall not be in vain. This song exemplified the life and the philosophy of Deacon David L. Hall. Deacon David L. Hall, affectionally known to his family...

Cora Belle Walker

Cora Belle Walker

Dec 25, 2017

On December 25, 2017, God called on one of His precious angels to return home. Cora Belle Gatlin Walker departed from her pain and suffering to be at rest with Him. Cora was born on January 27, 1952 in Picayune, MS to the late Willie Gatlin and Mr. Thomas Walker and Francis P. Walker. Mrs. Cora Walker accepted Christ at...

Efraim Diaz

Efraim Diaz

Dec 21, 2017

Efraim Diaz, Sr., born July 20, 1946 in Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 in Gulfport. Mr. Diaz grew up in Brooklyn, NY and was a retired minister. He was a former educator in the field of drug and alcohol abuse at the house of Serenity in Sacramento, CA. He was a member of the International Church of...

LaMonica Anita Gayden

LaMonica Anita Gayden

Dec 16, 2017

Mrs. La Monica Anita Gayden of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on December 16, 2017. La Monica was born in Biloxi on November 10, 1968 to Minnie Bell and Anthony J. Bell Sr. La Monica graduated from Biloxi High School and received her bachelor of science degree in medical technology from Central Texas College in Killeen, TX. La Monica was married...

Warren Eugene Mitchell

Warren Eugene Mitchell

Nov 17, 2017

Warren E. Mitchell, A native of Daytona Beach, FL, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away at the age of 62 on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. Warren E. Mitchell was born in Volusia County, FL on August 15, 1955 to his parents Leo Mitchell & Dorothy E. Jones. Warren attended Bethune- Cookman College, and was a...

Roy Lee Alexander, Sr.

Roy Lee Alexander, Sr.

Nov 4, 2017

Brother Roy Lee “Peppermint Man” Alexander, Sr., a resident of Gulfport, MS was born on November 14, 1942 in Gulfport to Ms. Lillie Taylor. Brother Roy was a faithful and dedicated servant of Little Rock Baptist Church where he served devotedly as an usher, trustee, male choir member, and other auxiliaries to support the church. He loved serving God. Brother...

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