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Richard Simon Farris, Sr.
Jun 23, 2023
Richard Simon Farris Sr. departed this earthly life on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Inglewood, California. He was born on February 18, 1944, in Mississippi.
Committal service will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 11:00 am. at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Infinity Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Farris. For inquiries, call 228-436-6722.
Mildred J. Davis
Jun 6, 2023
Mrs. Mildred J. Davis passed away at the age of 98, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a Deaconess and as a member of the Sunday School Ministry.
Mrs. Davis is survived by seven children, Zeleder Barnes, Biloxi, MS; Carolyn Cummings, Tallahassee; Knollie (Lueverta) Davis, Houston, TX; George...
Diana Nicole Destry
Jun 2, 2023
Diana Nicole Destry departed this earthly life on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Gulfport, MS. She was born on April 15, 1963, in Houston, TX.
Funeral services will be held in private.
Infinity Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Diana Nicole Destry. For inquiries, call 228-436-6722.
Denise M. Wilson
Jun 2, 2023
Denise Wilson gained her wings and went home on June 02, 2023. Denise was born on June 16, 1963, in Edwards, MS to her mother Maxine Graham. She was the baby sister of ten children, Susie Lee, Clifton Richardson, Geraldine Taylor, Charlie Mack, George Mack, Willie Mack, Virginia Sims, Eddie Mack, and Steven Mack.
She was a beloved wife to...
Darlene D. McCovery
May 26, 2023
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Darlene D. (Moore) McCovery, 48, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Friday, May 26th, 2023, at her home from natural causes.
She was born in Biloxi, MS, on February 14th, 1975, the daughter of Albert and Shirley Mae...
Debra Elaine Jones
May 25, 2023
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Debra Elaine Jones, 74, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. Her sun set on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Debra’s sun rose in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi on November 17, 1948, the daughter of Vernon...
Leon Jenkins
May 24, 2023
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Leon Jenkins, a fun-loving man with an incredible sense of humor, passed away on May 24th, 2023 in Gulfport, MS. He was an electrical craftsman at Ingalls before enlisting in the United States Navy where he served as a Seaman.Born on April...
Marcus A. Magee
May 20, 2023
"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:2-3
On Saturday, May 20,...
Johnnie Lee Pace
May 14, 2023
Johnnie Lee Pace, a hardworking, funny and strong man, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2023 at the age of 85. He was a proud and loving father who adored his family and cherished every moment spent with them.Born on April 2nd, 1938, Johnnie lived a long and fulfilling life filled with laughter, love and happiness. He was a true...
Mamie Lee May
May 10, 2023
Mrs. Mamie Lee"(Mickey) May was born on January 29, 1944, to the late Mack Quilly Brown Sr. and Dotsie Seracina Smith Brown in Wesson, MS; at an early age they moved to Fort Walton Beach Florida and later moved to Gulfport, MS.
Mamie (Mickey) attended 33rd Ave. High School in Gulfport, MS. She met and later married Sidney Louis Ferrell...
Winston Lloyd Gentles
May 4, 2023
Winston Lloyd Gentles, 91 years old, a resident of Gulfport Mississippi, passed away 4 May 2023 at the hospital.
He was born in Kingston Jamaica on 5 March 1932 the son of Kenneth George Gentles and Hilda Elizabeth Hope. Winston completed the 8th grade but learned all his electrical and wood work skills from older men in the neighborhood. Winston...
John Thomas Scobba
Apr 24, 2023
John Thomas Scobba, 86, known as “Jack” of Jacksonville, FL, passed away surrounded by his family on April 18, 2023, in Sandston, VA.
He was the son of the late Monte and Marie Scobba of Algona, IA.
In 1980 Jack was stationed in Hawaii where he met and married Marguerite. Once his tour ended in Hawaii, he was transferred to...
Vernon C. Burney Sr.
Apr 24, 2023
Vernon “Bit” Carl Burney, Sr., 80, received his call home on Monday, April 24th, 2023. Although a resident of Houston, TX, he was born on July 26th, 1942, in Vancleave, MS to Samuel Sheffield Burney, Sr. and Romeace Burney. Vernon went on to attend E. H. Keys High School and Rust College in Holly Springs, MS.
Vernon was a car...
Benjamin C. Walker
Apr 21, 2023
Benjamin Cal Walker was born in Dell, Arkansas on June 19, 1950, to Cora and Burchon Walker, Senior. Ben was the fourth child of nine siblings. He received his formal education in Blytheville, Arkansas and he accepted Christ at a young age. After graduation, Ben pursued many trades including butchering, working for Borg Warner Systems Maintenance in Blytheville.
Moving to...
Bruce F. Powell
Apr 18, 2023
Bruce Franklin Powell was born to the late Eddie Lewis and Fanny Powell on March the 27, 1952, in Gulfport Mississippi.
Bruce accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of the late Bishop E McDowell. Bruce was educated at 33rd High School and Gulfport High School.
Bruce loved his country and served in the...
Eric M. Varnado, Sr.
Apr 12, 2023
Eric Maurice Varnado, 53, a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away, on April 12, 2023, at his home. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on January 25, 1970, the son of the late Paul Varnado of Raymond, MS, and Linda Dossett of Petal, MS.
Eric attended and graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia. He went on to become a...
Tom J. White
Apr 7, 2023
Tom J. "TC" White was born on November 4, 1968, on his mother’s birthday to Moses Lee and Doris Hazel White in Los Angeles, California. He was the third child born to Doris. He begins his early years in Los Angeles, California but returns to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He attended Head Start at Priest Creek, Central Forrest Elementary and Earl Travillion...
Seffield Lewis
Apr 5, 2023
Saffield Lewis was born February 4, 1931, in Tylertown, MS to Walter and Melissa Lewis.
Saffield attended Walthall County Schools. Later in life, he married Betty Jo Lowe to that Union 7 Children were born. They moved to Biloxi, MS where he worked for Texaco Gas for several years.
In September of 1967, he moved to Baton Rouge, LA; where...
Dennis I. Hooper
Mar 19, 2023
Dennis Ivanhoe Hooper was called home by his heavenly father on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Biloxi MS. He was born on April 30,1969, in Westmoreland, Jamaica, to the late Maxie Hooper and Lucia Reid.
As a teenager, Dennis relocated to Kingston, Jamaica where he continued his education and started his career. While in Jamaica, he worked in construction and...
Pamela R. McSwain
Mar 4, 2023
Pamela Regina McSwain, 55, a resident of Richton, MS, passed away on March 4, 2023, at her home.
She was born in Laurel, MS, on November 29, 1967, the daughter of Mattie Deal Miller and John Paul Bolden. Pamela attended Richton High School and received her Diploma. She went on to attend Commercial Driving Training at the Truck Driving Institute....
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