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Dianne Williams

Dianne Williams

Aug 19, 2016

Dianne Thompson Williams, 54, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away, August 19, 2016, from heart failure. She was born in Prentiss, MS on January 4, 1962, the daughter of Levern Thompson and Ionia Ducksworth. She was the first born of five children and she knew she was oldest as “she meant business”. Dianne accepted Christ as her Lord and...

Taquino Kirk Brumfield

Taquino Kirk Brumfield

Aug 18, 2016

Mr. Taquino Kirk Brumfield, 45, of Lafayette, LA, passed away August 18, 2016. Mr. Brumfield was born in Gulfport, MS, on June 22, 1971, to the late Mr. & Mrs. Archie (Willie Pearl) Brumfield. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School and attended Troy State University. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and attended the First Missionary Baptist Church...

Charles Henry Dexter, Jr.

Charles Henry Dexter, Jr.

Aug 16, 2016

Mr. Charles Henry Dexter, Jr., 79, passed away on August 16, 2016. Arrangements have been entrusted to RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.

Clara Mae Payton

Clara Mae Payton

Aug 8, 2016

Sister Clara Mae Payton, a kind, gentle and direct woman was called home to rest on Monday, August 8, 2016. Clara was born on March 21, 1938. She was a native of the Greenhead community and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church prior to moving to Jackson, MS, where she departed this earthly life to eternal life with her...

Bunia Faye Franklin

Bunia Faye Franklin

Jul 31, 2016

Mrs. Bunia Faye Franklin, 58, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away, July 31, 2016, in Gulfport, MS. She was born in June 10, 1958, in Prentiss, MS, the daughter of the late Lillie Mae and David Lee Oatis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Franklin; her parents; a son, Herbert Franklin; two sisters, Mary N. Smith,...

Betty Bogan Johnson

Betty Bogan Johnson

Jul 14, 2016

Betty Louise Bogan-Johnson, 55, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away, July 14, 2016. She was born in Gulfport, MS on December 4, 1961, the daughter of Leroy Bogan and Mary Alice Hardy-Bogan. Betty was an employee of Motel 6 housekeeping department at Biloxi, MS. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Bogan; and three sisters, Barbara Ann...

Terry Hoza Tate

Terry Hoza Tate

Jun 23, 2016

Terry Hoza Tate, born December 10, 1974, to the late Rosie Lee Darden Payne and Terry Eugene Tate in Gulfport, MS, passed away June 23, 2016. He was well known as Hoza. His passion was detailing cars. Hoza attended Harrison Central High School. On January 13, 2013, he married the love of his life, Sabrina Goldsmith. During this union, Hoza...

Leslie Jean Boley

Leslie Jean Boley

Jun 11, 2016

Leslie "Jean" Boley, long time resident of Ocean Springs, received her Angel wings on Saturday, June 11, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m. at her beloved St. John's Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs, followed by a reception in the church hall. Family & friends attending are encouraged to wear pink in her...

Catherine Taylor

Catherine Taylor

Jun 8, 2016

Mrs. Catherine Taylor, born July 6, 1947, in Prentiss, MS, to the late Lessie and Emma Mae Jackson, passed away June 8, 2016. She was employed at the Gulfport V.A. for 37 years, until her health began to fail in 2003. She loved her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Margaret Barnes, Emma Retta...

Jordyn M. Bolton

Jordyn M. Bolton

Jun 1, 2016

Little Mister Jordyn M. Bolton gained his eternal wings Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the age of 4. Services will begin at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Richmond-August Funeral Home with visitation one hour before. He will be forever in the hearts of his mother, Erica Williams and their loving family.

Angela Mallard

Angela Mallard

May 25, 2016

Ms. Angela Mallard, 62, of Biloxi, MS, passed away May 25, 2016, at her home. She was born in Ocean Springs, MS, on September 14, 1953, the daughter of Frank Mallard, Sr. and Myrtis Williams. Angela attended Keys School in Ocean Springs, MS. Angela was married to Roy Vincent. Angela was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtis Williams and...

David Dallas Johnson, Jr.

David Dallas Johnson, Jr.

May 25, 2016

Retired Senior Master Sargent David D. Johnson, Jr., the oldest son of the late Reverend David & Rosella Johnson, was born on July 17, 1927, in Ocean Springs, MS. On May 25, 2016, Dave was called home to be the Lord. At the age of 15, the family moved to Chicago, where David graduated from Elgin High School. David moved...

Anna Pearl Miller

Anna Pearl Miller

May 24, 2016

Ms. Anna Pearl Miller was born on July 9, 1950 in Ft Deposite, Alabama to the late Joe and Arnell Miller; she departed this life on May 24, 2016. Anna Pearl worked for Gulf Hills Country Club for many years. She also worked for Service Master and Motel 6 where she was head housekeeper. She retired from the Jackson County...

David Lee Woods

David Lee Woods

Apr 26, 2016

Mr. David "Woodsy" Woods, 60, of Gulfport, passed away April 25, 2016. He was born in Gulfport, MS, December 25, 1955, the son of Youla C "Pretty-Pretty" and Mildred Woods Brown. He graduated from Syracuse High School in New York. David was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Brown Buckley; his father, Eddie Brown; his sister, Betti Ann Woods;...

Donald Lee Washington, Jr.

Donald Lee Washington, Jr.

Apr 17, 2016

Donald Lee Washington Jr., known as “Duck”, 61, of Biloxi entered into his eternal rest April 17, 2016, at Merit Health Biloxi. He was born in Biloxi, MS on December 31, 1954, to the late Laura and Donald Washington, Sr. Donald graduated from Biloxi High School and attended Culinary School in Tupelo, MS. Shortly after, he left Biloxi and moved...

Dora Agnus Raymond

Dora Agnus Raymond

Apr 11, 2016

Ms. Dora Agnus Raymond, 45, of Gulfport, passed away, Monday, April 11, 2016. She was born in Canada, August 15, 1970, the daughter of Gary and Marilyn Raymond. Dora attended Hancock County High School. She spent her working career as a caregiver. She loved spending time with her family and making people laugh and have a good time. Dora is...

Ronald J. Whitson

Ronald J. Whitson

Apr 1, 2016

Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Whitson was born in Biloxi, MS on February 2, 1952 Keesler AFB Hospital to the late Mrs. Grunave “Chink” W. Johnson. On April 1, 2016 the Lord called him home. You have fought the good fight. Servant well done. Ronnie attended OMS Catholic School and A.E. Perkins Elementary School in Biloxi. He also attended M.F. Nicholas Jr....

Sierra Jones

Sierra Jones

Mar 28, 2016

Ms. Sierra Jones passed away March 28, 2016. Funeral service will be on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 12:00 noon at Gruich Community Center, 591 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, where friends may visit beginning at 11:00 A.M. RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME has been entrusted with the services of Ms. Sierra Jones. Inquiries: 228-436-6722.

Cyril Christopher Jones

Cyril Christopher Jones

Mar 25, 2016

Mr. Cyril C. Jones, of Harvey, LA, passed away March 25, 2016. The care of Mr. Cyril C. Jones was entrusted to RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME. Inquiries: call 228-436-6722.

Hazel Welch Coats

Hazel Welch Coats

Mar 25, 2016

Mrs. Hazel Coats was born in Cleveland, OH on December 20, 1947, the daughter of the late Ernestine Sowell and Joe Welch. She departed this life on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. This date has a great significance to the family. We know that Jesus Christ suffered long and hard so that we may have...

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