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Thomas Eddie Thurmond, Sr.

Thomas Eddie Thurmond, Sr.

Sep 3, 2011

Mr. Thomas Eddie Thurmond, age 90, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Gulfport, Mississippi. A native of Tchula, Mississippi Eddie was born August 2, 1921 to Ms. Ida Thurmond. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended West Shady Grove Baptist Church in Lexington Mississippi. He later moved to Chicago in December of 1947. Eddie was...

Cardell Frison

Cardell Frison

Aug 28, 2011

Mr. Cardell Frison was born July 11, 1956 in Macon, Tennessee to the late Annie Katherine and Joseph �Scope� Frison. He was called home August 28, 2011 at the age of 55. The 5th of 11 children, Cardell enjoyed spending time with his family, children, and watching his favorite television program. Cardell served 24 years in the U.S. Army. A...

Marie Washington

Marie Washington

Aug 18, 2011

Mrs. Marie Washington, a native of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 in Slidell, LA at the age of 61. She was born January 13, 1950 to Mr. Willie Payton, Sr. and Mrs. Gaynell May Payton. Marie grew up in Biloxi where she enjoyed movies and plays. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of...

Esters Jones

Esters Jones

Aug 15, 2011

Rev. Esters �Sonny� Jones was born on December 15, 1934, in Crystal Springs, MS. He was born to his loving parents, the late Ollie and Ethel Lee Jones. After faithfully serving the Lord, he entered into his eternal rest on Monday, August 15, 2011 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. At an early age he accepted the Lord into his life...

Ira C. "Grit" Johnson

Ira C. "Grit" Johnson

Aug 7, 2011

Born on March 7, 1950, in Mobile, Alabama to the late Willie Mae Johnson, Ira Cornelius Johnson was the youngest of six children. He was preceded in death by his beloved grand parents, Banks and Alee Johnson. At an early age, Ira joined Stone Street Baptist Church. He attended grade school and high school in Mobile and became a member...

Aida A. Biggs

Aida A. Biggs

Jul 22, 2011

Mrs. Aida Raboteau-Biggs, 91, of Pass Christian passed away July 24, 2011. She was a resident of California for 53 years before returning to the Coast. She was very talented and took great pleasure with her many crafts. She was skilled with knitting, sewing, and crocheting; and loved animals, travelling and the casino. Aida was known for her Rosaries which...

Elizabeth Ramsey

Elizabeth Ramsey

Jul 16, 2011

Ms. Elizabeth "Betty" Ramsey, ws born to William and Mary Ramsey in Biloxi, MS. Elizabeth's education began at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School. She attended OMS until the high school was closed. She graduated from M.F. Nichols High School and received her college degree from Huston-Tillison College in Austin, TX. She retired from Keesler Air Force Base after 33...

Baby Micah Antoine Davis

Baby Micah Antoine Davis

Jul 11, 2011

Dear Micah, You are my 4th child, but the first to make it home to heaven. As you look down on me from Heaven, know that my heart longs for you. I have had dreams of holding you as a baby, helping you walk as a toddler, taking you to your first day of school, helping you with your homework,...

Henry Norwood Stovall

Henry Norwood Stovall

Jul 11, 2011

Mr. Henry Norwood Stovall passed from this walk of life, Monday, July 11, 2011 at the age of 63. Mr. worked at Ingalls Shipyard as supervisor for more than seven years. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchild. He was an excellent swimmer who taught his children to swim and passed on his love of the outdoors....

Bernice Knight

Bernice Knight

Jun 26, 2011

Mrs. Bernice W. Knight was born on January 28, 1940, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Fred and Emma Webster. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Eartis C. Knight on March 28, 1963. They were married for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Eartis C. Knight; her brothers; Joe Nathan Webster, Lee Edward Ledyard, Willie...

Onyx Posey

Onyx Posey

Jun 26, 2011

On Sunday, June 26, 2011, Brother Onyx Posey at the age of 91 was called on home to glory to be with our Heavenly Father, God Almighty. Left to cherish his memory is his devoted and loving daughter Dorothy Bell, son and daughter-in-law Ellis Ray and Elnora Posey, all of Gulfport, MS, son and daughter-in-law Roger and Doris Smith of...

Robert Lee Williams

Robert Lee Williams

Jun 22, 2011

Mr. Robert Lee Williams, age 73, of Gautier, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mary Williams, 3 brothers, James, Joe and Lonnie Williams, 1 sister Clote Stokes. He leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Bobby Williams, four sisters, Gladys Battle, Annie Smith, Mary Williams, Helen Batey...

Pearline J Lewis

Pearline J Lewis

Jun 18, 2011

Pearline Jenkins-Lewis, 71, was the oldest of five children, born January 12, 1940 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Jennie Lee and Henry Turner Sr. The family moved to Biloxi. She attended M.F. Nichols High School in Biloxi, Mississippi. Pearline was married to Billy Lewis (Baton Rouge, LA.) for many years. On June 18, 2011 Pearline (Spider/Grizzly) departed this life in the...

Daniel L Mayers

Daniel L Mayers

Jun 11, 2011

Mr. Daniel Lee Mayers was born August 25, 1965 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Mr. William and Mrs. Bertha Mayers. He departed this life on Saturday June 11, 2011 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mr. Mayers was a life-long resident of Gulfport. He attended Gulfport Public schools and was a member of The Venture House. Daniel was an outgoing, people person who loved...

Robert D. Fields, Sr.

Robert D. Fields, Sr.

Jun 6, 2011

ROBERT D. (MOON) FIELDS, SR WAS BORN JANUARY 23, 1935 TO THE LATE THELMA AND WILLIE FIELDS SR IN CROSBY, MS. HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011 IN GULFPORT, MS. HE JOINED AND BECAME A MEMBER OF BONDS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH IN COLES, MS AT AN EARLY AGE. ROBERT RECEIVED HIS EDUCATION IN GLOSTER, MS. HE MOVED...

Melvin Nuk-Nuk Presley

Melvin Nuk-Nuk Presley

Jun 3, 2011

Mr. Melvin �Nuk-Nuk� Presley, 23 was born on May 22, 1988 in Gulfport, MS to Hovettie Presley and Robert Jordan. He departed his life on June 3, 2011 where he was surrounded by family and friends when he was called home to Glory. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, George Jordan Sr and his uncle, Jerry Causey...

Allan Warren

Allan Warren

May 22, 2011

Mr. Allan Warren passed from this walk of life on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the age of 87. A service honoring Mr. Warren's memory will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., in the RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME chapel, 189 Main St, Biloxi, Ms., 39530. The family has entrusted the final arrangements and care of their loved...

Robert L. Fleeton, Sr.

Robert L. Fleeton, Sr.

May 20, 2011

Mr. Robert Louis Fleeton Sr. passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 in Biloxi, MS. at the age of 79. He was born in Letohatchee, AL. on May 6, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents AC and Laura Fleeton; his wife of 53 years Ethel Fleeton; and his brother Reverend Otis Fleeton. He is survived by his...

Carrie Bell Galloway Brown

Carrie Bell Galloway Brown

May 10, 2011

Mrs. Carrie Bell Galloway Brown, a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great, great, grandmother, great, great, great grandmother and avid church and community worker was called to God on May 10, 2011. She was born on September 8, 1908 in Latimer, MS, the second child of Mattie and Solomon Galloway. She was married to the late George Brown. Mrs. Carrie had...

Gussie Mae Moffett

Gussie Mae Moffett

May 5, 2011

Sister Gussie Mae Moffett was born December 24, 1922 to the late Jim and Mattie Magee of Mount Olive, Mississippi. On May 6, 2011 in Gulfport, MS the Lord saw the need to call her home. Gussie was a long time resident of the Gulf Coast and a devoted housewife for forty years. She was a devoted member of New...

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