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Gwendolyn Faye Shelby
Aug 30, 2013
Ms. Gwendolyn "Faye Faye" Shelby was born March 18, 1959 to Mr. William "Billy" Anderson and Mrs. Mary Lee Shelby-Beard. She was baptized at an early age at Main Street Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Kenneth Haynes, Sr., where she served in the choir. Faye was a graduate of Biloxi Senior High, class of 1978, and attended...
Tremendous S. Lott
Aug 23, 2013
Tremendous Shitisia Lott, age 37, of Gulfport, MS was called home to be with the Lord on Friday August 23, 2013. Tremendous Lott was born in Gulfport, MS on November 17, 1975, the daughter of Linda Lott Jackson. Tremendous Lott attended Prentiss High School and received a diploma with high honors. Tremendous will always be remembered for her bright smile,...
Antonio Demond Sheffield
Aug 17, 2013
Antonio Demond Sheffield, age 37, of Biloxi, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Antonio was born in Gulfport, MS to Gladys Bowens and the late Johnnie Sheffield. He was known for his charismatic smile and devotion to family. He was very devoted to being a great father, son and brother. Antonio will be remembered for...
Mamie Mitchell
Jul 24, 2013
Ms. Mamie B. Mitchell, 96, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away, July 24, 2013 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. Mamie was born in Andalusia, AL; January 27 1917, the daughter of Will and Carrie Buford. Mamie was united in matrimony to Nettles Mitchell on February 28, 1944. This union continued until Mr. Nettles passing October 1, 2001. Mamie spent...
Lee Junior Evans
Jul 1, 2013
Mr. Lee Junior Evans, 64, of Gulfport passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. "Junior" was born, May 17, 1949; the son of Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Annie Evans. "Junior" always had a love for trucks, magazines and western movies. He was born an innocent child, living one of the purest lives, and left this world...
Bessie Herbert
Jun 21, 2013
Bessie Herbert, 84, was born to the late Lamar Thompson and Mattie Thompson Norris. She was united in matrimony to Roy Herbert and was a dedicated wife and mother of six. Bessie was employed with Memorial Hospital and retired from the Veteran's Administration. Bessie is survived by her children, Annette Bayless, Alice Dunlap, Sebastian Herbert, Anthony Herbert, Antonio Herbert and...
Corita Johnson
Jun 16, 2013
Corita Staples Johnson was born on June 11, 1930 to Octavia Tools and Walter Staples. She was joined in matrimony to James Johnson and this union lasted for 60 years. Corita attended Our Mother of Sorrows and was an active member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, daughter...
Iola Whiting Weir
Jun 11, 2013
Iola Whiting Weir was born November 8, 1922 in Franksville, AL to James Koens and Hattie Williams Koens. Iola loved life and lived it to the fullest. An excellent cook, she was known for her dishes such as collard greens and cornbread and salmon patties. Iola�s even tempered, forgiving nature was an example to those around her. She was committed...
Manuela Gonzalez Lopez
Jun 6, 2013
Manuela Gonz�lez L�pez, de 44 a�os, de Pascagoula fue a estar con Dios, 6 de junio de 2013. Ella era una amante esposa, madre y un amigo fiel. Manuela naci� en M�xico 18 de agosto 1968. Familiares y amigos se reunieron para honrar su Lunes, 10 de junio en el Richmond de agosto Funeral Home en Biloxi. Ata�d rosa y...
Bill Roy Taylor
May 19, 2013
Bill Roy Taylor age 50, and a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away on May 19, 2013. Roy has been a lifelong resident of the Coast. Roy was preceded in death by his father, Paul Vincent Taylor, and lil' brother Shawn Alec Taylor. He leaves to cherish his sweet memories his loving wife, Laurie A Taylor of Biloxi, MS and...
Sidney Reed
May 13, 2013
Sidney Earl �Butch� Reed was born June 6, 1949, in Biloxi, MS. to Albert Reed, Jr. and Ora Newman. He made his triumphal entry into Heaven, where there is neither sorrow nor tears, on May, 13, 2013; at the age of 63 from Gulfport, MS. "Butch" was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Reed, and one daughter, Undrelle Reed....
Joseph Milton
May 11, 2013
Mr. Joseph Milton, 80, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. Arrangements are pending. The family of Joseph Milton has entrusted his care to the staff of RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME.
John D. Rhodes
May 9, 2013
First Lt. (United States Marine Corps) passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the James A. Haley Veterans Administration Hospital in Tampa, FL. John was a native Jacksonian graduating with Honors from Jim Hill High School and in 1970 from Tougaloo College with a Major in Political Science. He was a member of the Greater St James Baptist Church and...
Vanessa C. York
May 9, 2013
Vanessa Cecilia Dean York was born April 10, 1961 in Mobile, Alabama and resided in Gulfport, MS for the last 24 years. She made her transition gracefully on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Memorial hospital in Gulfport, MS. She graduated from W. P. Davidson High School, attended Talladega College for the Deaf and Blind. She received an Associate Degree in...
Major Joe Barfield
May 7, 2013
Major Joe Barfield, Sr. was born September 2, 1943 to Earlie Barfield and Geneva Autmon Barfield in Neshoba, Mississippi. Major Joe was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the Male Choir. Major Joe also sang with the Mighty Stars of Harmony for over 35 years. A hard working man, he was the owner and operator...
Viola O. Yeoman
May 6, 2013
Viola Owens Beamon Yeoman was born July 17, 1943 to Mr. Freddie Owens and Beulah Berry Owens in New Hebron, MS. Viola moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast at the age of eight and was educated at Perkins Elementary and Nichols High School in Biloxi, MS. She married William Beamon, Sr. although this union did not last, Viola was blessed...
Donald Paul Harrell
Apr 12, 2013
Donald Paul Harrell, 54, succumbed to long term illness on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Don lived a full life in the few years he was given. He spent an adventurous childhood in Ponchatoula, LA, traveled the world in the US Air Force, and had a civilian career as a jack-of-all trades who was...
Joshua Jessie
Apr 7, 2013
Mr. Joshua Jessie, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS was born, December 31, 1921 in Vinega Bend, AL. A World War II Veteran, Joshua was known for his giving nature. He was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding for thirty-eight years, the Ocean Springs Police Reserve Department for twenty-five years, and the Jackson County Sheriff�s Department for nine years. Joshua enjoyed fishing, hunting...
Willie R. Reese
Apr 2, 2013
Mr. Willie Rudolph Reese was born February, 29, 1929 in Ocean Springs, MS to the late Freeman and Laura Melsham Martin. Willie had one sister, Cora Mae Martin Payne. The family moved to Biloxi where he attended Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School, from which he graduated in May of 1950. Willie entered the United States Army in 1951, serving...
Fredrick Fairley
Mar 18, 2013
Fredrick "Freddie" Fairley, 51, passed away on March 18, 2013, in Biloxi, MS. He was born on July 15, 1961 to Julius and Christella Fairley. Freddie grew up in Biloxi, MS where he joined New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and sang in the youth choir. He attended Gorenflo Elementary and Michel Jr, high schools. Freddie enjoyed...
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