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Elnora Posey

Elnora Posey

Oct 3, 2012

Mrs. Elnora Posey, 67, of Gulfport, passed from earthly labor to glorious reward on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, in New Orleans, LA. She was born into a loving Christian home of her parents, R.V. and Carlena Agee in Smith County, MS on July 2, 1945. She was the third of nine children. She attended school in the Covington County School...

JoAnn Sims

JoAnn Sims

Sep 23, 2012

The earthly life of JoAnn Holliman Holmes Sims came to a close Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport, as she closed her eyes on this side and woke up on the other side. Born June 14, 1950, in Gulfport, Mississippi, JoAnn was the second of five children that God gave to the blessed union of Washington Cary...

Samuel Reynolds Jr.

Samuel Reynolds Jr.

Sep 17, 2012

Samuel Q. Reynolds Jr., age 82, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 in Arcadia, FL. Samuel was born December 6, 1929 in Arcadia, FL. He retired as an aircraft mechanic for Pan American Airlines after 30 years of faithful service. Samuel was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was the recipient of two Purple...

Rapheal LeDay Jr.

Rapheal LeDay Jr.

Sep 15, 2012

Rapheal LeDay, Jr. was born October 24, 1975 to Rapheal LeDay, Sr. and Joann Bogan in Gulfport, Mississippi. Rapheal, better known as "Junior" to his friends, was full of laughs. "He was a comedian who didn�t know it." Once he trusted you, Junior was a friend for life. He was a kind, loving person. Rapheal was a shy good hearted...

Marvin Thornton, Jr.

Marvin Thornton, Jr.

Sep 13, 2012

Marvin L. Thornton, Jr. was the oldest of eight children. He was born December 1, 1949 to Marvin Sr. and Katie Thornton. Marvin departed this life September 13, 2012 surrounded by family and friends at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. Marvin confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of Mount Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Lee V. Williams

Lee V. Williams

Sep 5, 2012

To this world Lee Vern Williams was a man with a smile who could light up the place and whose humor could fill a room with laughter Wednesday, September 5, 2012, God sent an angel to bring another one of His servants home. Lee V. Williams was born on March 1, 1950 to the late James and Catherine Williams. He...

Marquita Thames-Green

Marquita Thames-Green

Aug 24, 2012

Marquita Thames-Green, 50, of Jacksonville Florida passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. Ms. Green was a member of Saint Pius Catholic Church in Jacksonville, FL. She was employed with St. Catherine Hospital as a Medical Lab Assistant. She was also a licensed beautician. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Marzine Thames, Jr. and Ronald Thames. Marquita leaves...

Mildred Brown Buckley

Mildred Brown Buckley

Aug 4, 2012

Mrs. Mildred Brown Buckley,daughter of the late Ezra and Bessie Woods, was born in Seminary, Mississippi on March 26, 1937. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Buckley; daughter Betti Ann Mitchell, and son, Chris Brown. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers, Willie James Woods, Ledro Woods, and her two sisters Martha Magee and...

Felicia A. Culberson

Felicia A. Culberson

Aug 2, 2012

Felicia A. Culberson, 50, was summoned to eternal rest on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was born February 25, 1962 in Gulfport, MS and was the second oldest of nine children born to Ralph and Verlean Culberson. Felicia was a graduate of Gulfport High School's Class of 1980. She received a Bachelor�s of Science in Nursing from the University of...

Norma Lee Grace

Norma Lee Grace

Jun 20, 2012

Norma Lee Grace was born March 14, 1932 in Tylertown, MS to the late Theodore and Arsula Ball Magee. She united with Magee�s Creek Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Mrs. Grace moved to Biloxi, MS and joined in union with the late Jenkin Grace and later united with Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev....

Baby Cierra Janae Moody

Baby Cierra Janae Moody

Jun 13, 2012

Baby Cierra Janae Williams-Moody was born June 13, 2012 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Johnathan Moody and Danitra Williams. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Biloxi City Cemetery. The family of Baby Cierra Williams-Moody has entrusted her care and arrangements to the professional staff of RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME.

Phillip Earl Couch

Phillip Earl Couch

Jun 8, 2012

Mr. Phillip Earl Couch ,71, of Mobile, Alabama passed away June 8, 2012 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Arrangements are currently pending at RICHMOND-AUGUST Funeral Home.

Pastorial Chambers

Pastorial Chambers

Jun 5, 2012

Mrs. Pastorial Newkirk Chambers, 70, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away June 5, 2012 in the presence of family and friends. A member of Christ the Redeemer Church, Pat was known for her love of cooking and children. She was the Valedictorian of Keys High School Class of 1961 and later graduated from Alcorn State University. During her younger years Pat...

William Victor Major

William Victor Major

Jun 3, 2012

William Victor Major, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at US Air Force Medical Center Keesler, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS. Bill, aka �The Bull�, was born January 29, 1936, in Columbus, OH to William Oliver and Edith Frazier-Major. He was a 1954 graduate of Licking Heights High School, formerly Summit Station High School in Pataskala, OH....

Mark Raphael Lazard

Mark Raphael Lazard

May 25, 2012

Mark R. Lazard, 52, and a resident of Houston, TX passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 in Biloxi, MS. Mark was born on April 16, 1960 in Biloxi, Ms, and he was the second child born to the late Dr. Charles Lazard and Doris B. Lazard. He attended Nativity BVM Elementary and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1978....

Annie Ruth Stewart

Annie Ruth Stewart

May 23, 2012

Mrs. Annie Ruth Stewart was surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 as she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Although her family's hearts are broken, their faith remains strong. Mrs. Stewart was a life long resident of Biloxi, MS and a faithful member of the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church of D'Iberville, MS. Mrs....

Dr. Robert B. Cubberley

Dr. Robert B. Cubberley

May 23, 2012

Dr. Robert Bruce Cubberley, 87, of Biloxi passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 12, 1924. He graduated from Columbia University in New York. He attended Weill Cornell Medical College and then John Hopkins University in Maryland to become a cardiologist. He was...

Bobby Lee "Pop" Williams

Bobby Lee "Pop" Williams

May 16, 2012

Bobby Lee �Pop� Williams Sr., was born in Pritchard, AL on October 14, 1946 to the late Robert Williams, Sr. and Mary Williams. God called him to his eternal rest May 16, 2012. �Pop� attended Elizabeth H. Keys High School in Ocean Springs; MS. Always a hard worker, �Pop� faithfully labored to care for his wife and companion of 43...

Eartis Andre Knight

Eartis Andre Knight

May 7, 2012

Mr. Eartis Andre Knight, 42, of Lawtell, LA, was born December 17, 1969, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to the late Eartis C. and Bernice Knight of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary (Thibodeaux) Knight on November 20, 1993. They were married for 19yrs. He was preceded in death by his parents Eartis C. Knight and Bernice W....

Leon Jefferson

Leon Jefferson

Apr 20, 2012

Mr. Leon Rogers Jefferson was born November 24, 1960 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Mr. D.C. and Mrs. Esther T. Jefferson. Leon accepted Jesus Christ at the young age of twelve in Tylertown, Mississippi while going to church with his mother. Leon graduated in 1979 from Tylertown High School. Leon worked hard doing construction. He leaves to cherish his memory two...

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