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Jesse B. Richmond, Jr.

Jesse B. Richmond, Jr.

Aug 2, 2014

Mr. Jesse Benjamin Richmond, Jr. passed from labor to reward, Saturday, August 2, 2014 in Gulfport, MS. He was reared in Jeff Davis County by his loving grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Richmond. Mr. Richmond�s education began at the Progress Vocational Elementary School in Jeff Davis County and continued through graduation at the Prentiss Institute. During his high school...

Jim Robertson

Jim Robertson

Aug 2, 2014

Mr. Jim Robertson,Jr., a long-time resident of Biloxi, passed away August 2, 2014; at the age of 84. Jim Robertson, Jr., the second oldest child, was born on November 3, 1929 to Mary Hall and Jim Robertson, Sr. He confessed Christ at an early age and attended Ebenezer Baptist Church in Forkland, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his...

Jessie Lee Thomas

Jessie Lee Thomas

Jul 31, 2014

Mrs. Jessie Lee Thomas, 58, resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away, July 31, 2014 in her home surrounded by loving family. Jessie was born on December 8, 1956 to the late Alvin and Corrine Walker. She grew up in Biloxi, MS attended Nichols Jr. High. Jessie spent her working career as a cook for over 30 years. She worked various...

Jeremy Damarol Anderson

Jeremy Damarol Anderson

Jul 30, 2014

Jeremy Damarol Anderson 28, resident of Avondale, LA, passed away July 30, 2014. He was born June 06, 1986 in Gulfport, MS son of Daniel Lee Moore and Gershalia L. Dixon. He was a member of People Mission Baptist Church where he was baptized. He was a willing participant in youth activities, a member of the choir, usher board, and...

Evelyn Ruffin

Evelyn Ruffin

Jul 20, 2014

Evelyn Hopkins Ruffin, resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away at the age of 85 on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. Evelyn was born in Pushmataha, Alabama, the daughter of Earl and Maggie Hopkins. She was preceded in death by several siblings: Robert, Roger, Thomas, Addie Curtis, Johnnie Mae Winborn, Earl and Charlie. Evelyn was married to...

Ella Mae Payton

Ella Mae Payton

Jul 19, 2014

Ella Mae Payton was born in Biloxi, MS, on April 22, 1962 to May Gaynell and Willie Payton. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Marie Washington. Ella Mae leaves to celebrate her life, one brother, Willie Payton of Biloxi and one sister, Janie Payton of Biloxi, her niece and caregiver, Barbara Tate of Atlanta, GA; niece...

Laura Faye Decoteau-Albritton

Laura Faye Decoteau-Albritton

Jun 16, 2014

Mrs. Laura Decoteau Weidert Delaneuville Albrittion, 54, of D'Iberville passed away June 16, 2014. She passed away at home surrounded by her family. Laura was reunited in death with her parents, Carol and Dale Decoteau; husband, Richard Weidert, Sr.; brother and sister, John Decoteau and Mary Cook. She is survived by sons, Richard Weidert, Dirk, Dean and Jeremy Delaneuville; brother...

Rodell Williams

Rodell Williams

May 31, 2014

Rodell "Door Shaker" Williams born on April 16, 1946 to Curtis (Skipper) and Arcola Williams. Rodell united with South Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Prentiss, Mississippi at an early age. As a youth he relocated to Gulfport, Mississippi where he attended the Gulfport Public Schools. Rodell was united in holy matrimony with Esterine Randolph on December 9, 1969; this...

Aaron Lewis McCullom

Aaron Lewis McCullom

May 30, 2014

Aaron McCullom was born on January 15, 1956. He was called home on May 30th 2014. He was in Nashville, TN. Aaron McCullom was a resident of Gulfport, MS for 58 years and attended Harrison Central High School. He will be reunited with his beloved mother Genevia McCullom and his father Joe McCullom. He also will be reunited with his...

Robert Howell

Robert Howell

May 13, 2014

Mr. Robert Earl Howell, 82, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away, May 13, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born in Magee, MS, August 22, 1931, the son of Al and Zera Howell. Robert retired from his job on the pier with the International Longshoreman Association, Lodge 1303. Robert was also a skillful carpenter and was...

Michael Daniels

Michael Daniels

May 11, 2014

Mr. Michael Anthony �Squat� Daniels was born in Gulfport, MS on October 27, 1964 to Wendell Daniels, Sr. and the late Wyvonne �Toosie Pat� Husbands. Michael attended Gulfport City Schools and MGCCC Perkinston Campus. He was employed by the City of Gulfport Utility Partners for 17 years, until his untimely passing. Everyone who knew Mike knew to expect a good...

Gwendolyn Inez Brooker

Gwendolyn Inez Brooker

May 5, 2014

Gwendolyn Inez Brooker, 58, a resident of Killeen, TX, departed this earthly home on Monday, May 5, 2014 to be with her Father in Heaven.�She was born in New Orleans, LA, December 23, 1955, the Daughter of Roosevelt Brooker and Evelyn Walker. Gwendolyn attended Miami Jackson Senior High and Texas A&M University pursuing a Bachelor�s Degree in Business Administration.�Gwendolyn spent...

Mary Nell Magee

Mary Nell Magee

May 3, 2014

Mary Nell MaGee, 53, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away May 3, 2014 at her family home of natural causes. Mary Nell was born in Prentiss Mississippi on December 9, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Dennis and Lonnie MaGee of Gulfport Mississippi. Mary grew up in Gulfport and was educated in the public school system....

Annie L. Gordon

Annie L. Gordon

May 1, 2014

Annie Lois �Honey� Gordon, 60 of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away May 1, 2014. Annie was born October 9, 1953 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Mr. Eirtis and Mrs. Bessie McKay, Sr. Ms. Annie was a graduate of 33rd Avenue High School in Gulfport. After working various jobs cooking, Ms. Annie pursued her passion of cooking and became self-employed cooking and delivering...

Mariyah Alyssa Williams

Mariyah Alyssa Williams

Apr 19, 2014

Mariyah Alyssa Williams was born April 19, 2014 to Maurice Williams and Teakawndra Bender. Although her time on earth was short, her life's footprint will forever be remebered in the hearts of those who loved her. Services will be Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11:00AM at Richmond-August Funeral Home. The family of Mariyah Alyssa Willams has entrusted her services to...

Deryl Anthony Daniels

Deryl Anthony Daniels

Apr 17, 2014

Deryl "Rareback" Anthony Daniels was born July 5, 1956 to Mr. Louis Daniels Sr. and Mrs. Gladys Daniels. Deryl passed away on April 17, 2014 at the age of 57. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Mississippi; Deryl attended Nichols Jr. High School and graduated from Biloxi High School. He served in the US Army and was well known in the...

Doris Cordelia Busch

Doris Cordelia Busch

Apr 11, 2014

Doris Cordelia Busch, 107, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014. She was born July 21, 1906 in Natchez, MS to Richard and Louise Busch. She became a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Biloxi in 1936. Miss. Busch graduated from the New Orleans Public School System and attended McDonough #35 and Gilbert's Academy....

Laura Kathryn Sias Reed

Laura Kathryn Sias Reed

Apr 1, 2014

Laura Kathryn Sias Reed, 65, of Gulfport, MS, transitioned to Heaven on April 1, 2014. Laura Kathryn was born in Biloxi, MS, on October 10, 1948 to Evelyn Brown and Martin Russell. She attended M. F. Nichols and graduated in 1967. In 1970, she married Sidney Reed. Laura Kathryn spent her life taking care of people and making people smile....

Sammie "Hardtime" Carter

Sammie "Hardtime" Carter

Mar 23, 2014

Sammie L."Hardtime" Carter, a resident of Gulfport, MS passed away March 23, 2014. Sammie was born July 17, 1952 in Hattiesburg, MS to the late Mr. Sam Carter, Sr. and Mrs. Annie Bell Carter. Sammie attended Harrison Central High School. He was united in matrimony on January 27, 2005 to Ms. Patricia Pittman. The couple have four children together; Stacy...

Sandy Benton, Sr

Sandy Benton, Sr

Mar 18, 2014

Sandy M. Benton, Sr., 92, resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He was born in Forest, MS on November 25, 1921 the son of Sam and Mary Benton. Mr. Benton was married to the late Flossie Gilmore Benton on August 24, 1946. Mr. Benton spent his working career at The Tradewinds Hotel and The Broadwater Beach...

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