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Fredrick Fairley

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...

Bud Ross

Bud Ross

Mar 16, 2013

Willis �BUD� Ross, Jr. was born January 19, 1944 to Willis Ross, Sr. and Dorothy Ross. Bud loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed Softball, Cruisin� the Coast, especially the Hot Rods, Jazz Music and the Blues. Always active, Bud was a member of VFW #6731 where he served as Past Commander and Cootie; American Legion, Moose...

Ernesto Castillo

Ernesto Castillo

Mar 15, 2013

Ernesto Luis Castillo Padilla, 34, of Waukegan, IL passed away on March 15, 2013 in Pascagoula, MS. Ernesto was born in Waukegan, IL to Maria Padilla Guilbe on April 3, 1978. He leaves to cherish his memories a wife, Courtney Castillo, Moss Point, MS; a son, Isaiah Castillo; a daughter Carmen Castillo; a daughter by marriage, Aaliyah White all of...

Mattie L. Wells

Mattie L. Wells

Mar 3, 2013

Mrs. Mattie L. Wells, age 68, was born in Columbus, MS on November 23, 1944 to two loving parents: Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Ethel Haywood Jones. She departed this life, entering her eternal rest on March 3, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Wells accepted Christ at an early age. She volunteered at church, and served in various ministries for many...

George Stansberry, Jr.

George Stansberry, Jr.

Feb 8, 2013

Mr. George Stansberry, Jr. passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at the age of 71. A native of Chicago, IL he was born July 31, 1941 to George Stansberry, Sr. and Lois Carnell Jewells. A proud Vietnam Veteran, George retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after 20 years of dutiful service. Upon settling on the Mississippi Gulf Coast he...

Floyd May

Floyd May

Jan 24, 2013

Mr. Floyd Lee May was born August 1, 1938 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Joe and Rutha May. A man of many talents, he was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding for more than 30 years. Mr. May passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Watts May, one son, Dwight...

Shannon Lynette Miller

Shannon Lynette Miller

Jan 22, 2013

Shannon Lynette Miller was born July 21, 1979 in Gulfport, Mississippi to the late Quanderlenia Miller. Shannon was a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi and a member of Greater Grace Apostolic Assembly. Shannon will be remembered for her good-hearted, forgiving nature. She had a deep love of God and family. She will be deeply missed by those who had the opportunity...

Dennis L. Daughtry

Dennis L. Daughtry

Jan 14, 2013

Dennis Lee Daughtry, Sr, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, was born on November 20, 1945, in Lawrence County, Mississippi. He passed from this life January 14, 2013, at the age of 67 after a lengthy illness. Dennis was a member of New Evening Star Baptist Church. He always enjoyed reading his Bible. His faith never faltered. He completed training through...

Amanta Wallace

Amanta Wallace

Jan 11, 2013

Amanta G. Wallace, 74 answered the Master's call and transitioned to her new home on January 11, 2013. She was born on June 17, 1938 in Bay Minette, AL, the daughter of Eddie and Essie Goodlett Sr. She was united in marriage to Warner R. Wallace on May 23, 1955 in Ocean Springs, MS. He preceded her in death on...

Claude Yarborough

Claude Yarborough

Dec 30, 2012

Claude Edward Yarborough was born July 31, 1940 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Claude Yarborough and Ollie Mae Causey Yarborough. Claude was united in marriage to Vervie Burnette and was blessed with two sons, Sammie and Jerry and two daughters, Cynthia and Claudette. Upon moving to Gulfport, Claude later met Helen Young his loving companion of over thirty-five years. Claude was...

Lovie Jean McCray

Lovie Jean McCray

Dec 5, 2012

Lovie Jean McCray, 65, of Biloxi passed from life to eternity Wednesday, December 5, 2012. A community activist, Lovie was known to help those in need. She worked as a school bus driver and was a friend to people of all ages. She was a great asset to those in her community, especially the elderly. She could regularly be found...

Brenda Bolden

Brenda Bolden

Nov 26, 2012

Mrs. Brenda Ann Bolden, 62, of Biloxi was born December 20, 1949 in New Orleans, LA. She spent her formative years between New Orleans and Chicago, IL and later relocated to McComb, MS. Later in life, Ms. Brenda decided to move to the coast in 2001. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and playing games and posting on...

Willie Sparkman

Willie Sparkman

Nov 22, 2012

On Sept 14, 1942 William �Big� Sparkman was born to the late George and Annie Sparkman in McComb, MS. The third of nine children, he was extremely clever. He started driving at the age of eleven and began working at the age of 13 at a dairy farm. He left school in the fifth grade to provide for his family....

George B. Posey

George B. Posey

Nov 16, 2012

Mr. George B. Posey, 84, of Biloxi passed away Friday, November 16, 2012. One of nine children, he was born in Collins, Mississippi to the union of Bert and Ester Posey George joined Nance Temple COGIC in 1965 where he faithfully served as Sunday School Superintendent until his health started to fail him. He also served as the Gulf Coast...

Mary Strong

Mary Strong

Nov 11, 2012

Mary �Margaret� Strong was born on June 25, 1927, in Crystal Springs, MS. She was born to her loving parents, the late Ollie and Ethel Lee Jones. After faithfully serving the Lord, she entered into her eternal rest on Sunday, November 11, 2012, at 4:45 p.m. while at Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS. At an early age she accepted the...

Debbie Marie Daniel

Debbie Marie Daniel

Nov 10, 2012

Mrs. Debbie M. Benjamin-Daniel, daughter of the late Bennie T. Benjamin, Sr. and Frances Benjamin, age 56, of Gulfport, MS entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Gulfport, MS. Debbie, was from Gulfport, MS. She graduated from John Fremont High School, Los Angeles, CA. She attended Jefferson Davis Jr College where she received her associates degree in 1980...

Randolph "Kitty Kat" Peyton

Randolph "Kitty Kat" Peyton

Nov 3, 2012

"On November 3, 2012 in Biloxi, MS our Heavenly Father welcomed home his beloved Servant, Bro. Randolph �Kitty Kat� Peyton to his eternal resting place. A place where there is neither sadness nor sorrow; but only joy that never ends!" Mr. Randolph "Kitty Kat" Peyton was born July 14, 1941 in Grandbay, AL to the late Joseph Peyton, Sr. and...

Trehvis Fitzgerald Foster

Trehvis Fitzgerald Foster

Nov 3, 2012

Pastor Trehvis Fitzgerald Foster was born on December 4, 1964 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Antoinette and Charles J. Foster III. He was the second of seven brothers and sisters. He was raised and educated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trehvis received Christ as his personal savior at the age of 24 in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Mason Temple C.O.G.I.C. After...

Steven Monts

Steven Monts

Oct 12, 2012

Mr. Steven Monts, 50, of Biloxi passed away Friday, October 12, 2012. Arrangements are currently pending. The family of Mr. Steven Monts has entrusted care of their loved one to RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME.

Chakita Owens

Chakita Owens

Oct 10, 2012

Chakita Owens, age 30, was born September 17, 1982. She passed away from this life October 10, 2012. Arrangements are pending. The family has entrusted the care of their loved one to the professional staff of Richmond-August Funeral Home.

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