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Derrick Van Rainey
Feb 8, 2017
Derrick Van Rainey, 55, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, February, 8, 2017. He will be remembered for his kind heart and a smile that lit up a room. He was born in Biloxi, MS, on July 28, 1962, to the late James and Ruby Rainey. Derrick attended Biloxi Schools and served in the National Guard and U.S. Army...
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Haynes, Sr.
Jan 29, 2017
Reverend Kenneth Haynes, Sr. was born October 11, 1930, in Amite County, Mississippi to Johnny Haynes and Ethel Wilson. He attended school in Amite and Pike Counties. In 1958, he entered the ministry. He enrolled in Harper Baptist College where he received a Diploma in Christian Education and a Doctorate of Divinity. Later, he enrolled in Mississippi Baptist College Extension...
Mary Lee Burns
Jan 11, 2017
Mary Lee (Presley-Hands) Burns was born December 24, 1937 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to the late Robert Lee Hands and Georgia May Hands (Spears) where she attended the Public school of Forrest County at Rowan High School. She was a member of Greater Bible Fellowship Church (Rivers of Living Water) of Gulfport; Ms., where she served faithfully as a mother of...
Rev. Lee James Adams, Jr.
Jan 11, 2017
Rev. Lee James Adams, Jr., age 69, a resident of D’Iberville, MS, passed away from natural causes, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home. He was born in Gulfport, MS, on July 17, 1947, the son of Lee and Delaura Adams. Rev. Adams graduated with Honors from 33rd Ave High School in 1964, and then attended Tuskegee Institute, in...
Susie Woods
Jan 7, 2017
Mother Susie Woods was born on October 30, 1943, in Seminary, MS to the late Bessie and Ezra Woods. The family soon relocated to Gulfport, MS where Susie was raised. Susie Woods attended and graduated from the historic 33rd High School, class of 1962. Mother Susie Woods accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She was a devoted member of...
Bunia Vista Sanders
Jan 3, 2017
Bunia Vista Sanders, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Lacey, WA. She was born on May 9, 1939 in Benndale, MS to her late parents, Arthur and Ora Fairley. Bunia attended Green County High School in McClain, MS. After graduating high school, she resided in New York for four...
Mary Louise Evans
Dec 20, 2016
Mrs. Mary Louise Evans, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, passed away December 20, 2016. She was born January 14, 1939, in Hattiesburg, MS, to Robert and Georgia Mae Hands. She attended Roe Ann High School in Hattiesburg. She also worked at USM College in Gulfport and was a member of Mount Bethel Baptist Church, where she was an usher and...
KaDaryl Durden, Jr.
Dec 13, 2016
KaDaryl Durden, Jr., infant son of KaDaryl and Jerica Durden, passed away Dec. 13, 2016. Little footprints: How very softly you tiptoed into our world, almost silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footsteps have left upon our hearts. The care of KaDaryl Durden, Jr. has been entrusted to RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.
Pastor Ronald Ray Jones, Sr,
Dec 3, 2016
Pastor Ronald Ray Jones, Sr., a beloved husband, father, and man of God transitioned to his heavenly home, finding eternal rest on December 3, 2016. He lived a life of unrelenting faith, while spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever he went. Born in September 5, 1960 in Crystal Springs, MS, to Henry Sr. and Ruthie Mae Jones, Pastor Jones...
Cheryl Ann Boisvenu
Nov 26, 2016
Ms. Cheryl Ann Boisvenu passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. Arrangements have been entrusted to RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.
Dante Alexander Smith
Nov 21, 2016
Dante Alexander Smith, infant son of David and Vanezza Smith, passed away Nov. 21, 2016. The care of Dante Alexander Smith has been entrusted to RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME. Inquiries: 228-4366-6722.
George Smith III
Nov 6, 2016
George Smith III, 44, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away, November 6, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS, from his battle with Liver Cancer. . George was born in Biloxi, MS, on March 28, 1972, the son of George and Lillie Smith. He attended Biloxi High School, where he received his high school diploma. George was married to...
Luther Taylor
Nov 2, 2016
Luther Taylor, 70, a resident of Gulfport, passed away, November 2, 2016. Luther was born in Silver Creek, MS, on June 16, 1946, the son of Dave and Annie Mae Taylor. He was married to Catherine Jackson on December 11, 1967. Luther spent his working career in general contracting working with Johnson Construction. Luther was preceded in death by his...
Otelia Rosemergy
Nov 1, 2016
Otelia Rosemergy, 75, of Ocean Springs, passed away on November 1, 2016. She was born in Biloxi, MS, on March 10, 1941, the daughter of Hampton and Angele Carroll. Otelia spent her working career as a deli manager with the Biloxi School District, and in food and beverage at the Isle of Capri casino. She liked going out to the...
Oveadear Norwood
Nov 1, 2016
Ms. Oveadear Norwood passed away November, 1, 2016. She was born in Silver Creek, MS., on July 7, 1941 to the late Gertrude Warner Newsome. Oveadear attended school in Jefferson Davis School District and joined Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Later in life, she met and married the late Frank Norwood, Jr., and moved to Gulfport...
Franklin Frazier Payton
Oct 5, 2016
Franklin Frazier Payton, 76, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away, October 05, 2016, at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was born and raised in Vancleave, MS, on January 10, 1940, to the late Frazier and Rosa Lee Payton. He was the sixth of thirteen children. Franklin attended Elizabeth H. Keys High School where he received his diploma in 1958,...
Terry Eugene Tate
Sep 29, 2016
Mr. Terry Eugene Tate, passed away on September 29, 2016, at the age of 62 in Biloxi, MS. Terry was born on August 31, 1954, in Pickens, South Carolina to the proud parents of Arthur Lee Tate and Helen Henderson. He attended Liberty High School in South Carolina. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was also employed...
Bernice Walton
Sep 24, 2016
Bernice Walton was born on May 12th, 1926 in Union, MS to Sol Bailey & Alma Bailey. She passed away peacefully on September 24th, 2016 in Federal Way, WA. She went to be with the Lord at the blessed age of 90 years old. Early in life Bernice moved to Gulfport, MS where she resided for many years. She then...
Alonzo Joseph Davis, Sr.
Sep 21, 2016
Mr. Alonzo J. Davis, Sr., a beloved husband, father and teacher passed away September 21, 2016. Mr. Davis, 78, was born December 31, 1937, in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Evander and Cora Davis. He was a faithful and dedicated member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and fun loving teacher and will...
Mary White Pittman
Aug 28, 2016
Who can define a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. "Proverbs 31:10" What a joyous day it was on October 10, 1937. Mary was born to her parents, John and Millie White. She was the first of eight children born to this family. Mary completed her formal education at Turkey Creek Consolidated High School in Gulfport, MS....
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