Harrison County MsArchives Obituaries.....August , Deaths 2008 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ms/msfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Creel Kendrick http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00018.html#0004458 September 4, 2008, 9:56 pm From online free newspapers Harrison County, MS Deaths for Aug 2008. These are not all the deaths for the county.All death and burial information from free online newspapers for genealogy researchers. Aug 1 Bobbie Foster, 68 of Gulfport, MS, died Aug. 1, 2008 in Gulfport. Iola Holliman, age 85, of Gulfport, MS, died Aug. 1, 2008 in Gulfport. Sheldon Mann, age 29, of Gulfport, MS, died Aug. 1, 2008 in Gulfport. Preceded in death by his grandparents, J. D. Parker and Mary Lee Parker and Robert C. Mann. Burial: First Free Church of God Cemetery. Mrs. Bobbie Jean Foster, age 68, of Gulfport, died August 1, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Foster was born in Uri, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Eugene Foster. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Villalpando of Biloxi, MS, died August 1, 2008. She was a devoted military wife for 58 years. During those years they spent much of their time traveling the world, meeting up many times with their friends of the Burtonwood Association. For the past 34 years she and her husband proudly owned M & L Gifts in Edgewater Mall. She was also active iShe was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Sharkey of St. Helens, England. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Buddy Woodcock, age 74, of Gulfport, MS, died August 1, 2008 in Gulfport. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Woodcock was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Woodcock; his parents, Wiley Woodcock, Sr. and Viola Bennett Woodcock. Interment: Alphose Malley Memorial Cemetery, Pass Christian, MS. Sue Woodcock, age 62, of Gulfport, MS, died August 1, 2008 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Woodcock; her parents, M.L. Bergeron and Retha Graves Bergeron; and her sister Edith Rink. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Funeral Home. Services will be held on Monday, August 4, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment: Alphose Malley Memorial Cemetery, Pass Christian, MS. Aug 2 Alice (Lavigne) Creel, 55, of Anniston, AL, died August 2, 2008 at her residence. A former resident of Picayune, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roberts and Ena Mae Lavigne; sisters, Margie Kay Brown and Addie Mae Lavigne; brothers, Harold Lavigne, Hooper Lavigne and Albert “Shorty” Lavigne and her second husband, Arthur Delaney. Burial: Gipson Cemetery. Mary "Elaine" LeBlanc Eaton, 60, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, died August 2, 2008. Preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Eli LeBlanc; sister, Carriemae; brother, Harry and step-daughter, Mary Jane Fletcher. Interment: D'Iberville Memorial Park. Lt. Col. Frederick Joiner Gaston, III, age 49 and a resident of Biloxi, MS, was murdered in Gastonia, NC, on Saturday, August 2, 2008, as the victim of an armed robbery attempt. He was born on March 27, 1959, at Johnson Air Base near Tokyo, Japan, and had resided in Biloxi since 1986. As a child, he lived in Montgomery, AL; Misawa, Japan; Biloxi, MS; and then in Gulfport, MS. Lt. Col. Gaston graduated from Gulfport East High School in 1977. Upon receiving his Bachelor's Degree in computer science from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1982, he became a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. He also earned a Master's Degree in telecommunications from USM. After serving on active duty at Langley AFB, VA, and Keesler AFB, MS, he continued in the active reserve of the USAF and was commissioned as a Lieutenant Colonel. At the time of his death, he was traveling to Washington, D.C., to fulfill his active duty requirements in the USAF. Lt. Col. Gaston was currently serving as a deputy for the Jackson County Sheriff at the time of his death. He joined the Moss Point, MS, Police Department as an officer in early 2007 and served as the Interim Police Chief for Moss Point from January to late June of 2008. He was a Gulfport police officer for 17 years before leaving in early 2007 as a lieutenant. For most of his years as a police officer he had been intensely involved in educational and enforcement programs targeting prevention of alcohol abuse by drivers. Immediately after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., his Air Force Reserve Unit headquarters called him into special active duty assignment to assist with physical security planning because of his valuable law enforcement expertise. In his diversified roles as a communications officer with the Air Force and his law enforcement service, he took full advantage of all his knowledge and experience by using his knowledge in all areas to provide the most comprehensive and optimal solutions to all his endeavors. He used his computer skills to help move the Gulfport Police Department into the computer age for all patrolmen. Frederick had also provided his service for security detail at Barnes and Noble bookstore. He believed in serving and protecting to provide everyone with a safer community. Frederick believed strongly in serving and protecting his local community and was planning on running again for a Harrison County Justice Court judgeship. Visitation: St. James Catholic Church, 366 Cowan Road, Gulfport, MS 39507. A Celebration of Life Service: St. James Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors rendered by the United States Air Force. Dixie Lee Mize Horonzy, 63, of Saucier, died August 2, 2008 in Gulfport. Born February 21, 1945 to Christina Mize and the late David Early Mize. Preceded in death by her father; and brothers, William D. Mize and Troy A. Mize. Harry Glen "Cave Man" Jackson, age 49, of Gulfport, MS died in Covert, MI on August 2, 2008. He was the son of Lindsey (Red) and Ella (Big Ella Mae) Jackson, the brother of Luther Adams, Robert (Sip) Adams, Lindsey (Pwee) Jackson, Bishop Billy (Pastor Carolyn) Jackson, Larry Jackson, Michael (Judy) Jackson, Patricia Jackson, Linda Adams Howze and Kelly Lee. Harry Glen Jackson was laid to rest August 13, 2008 in Covert, MI, where he lived about eight years. William Knable, 66, of Gulfport, died Aug. 2, 2008 in Gulfport. Stanley Thomas Mitchell, 76, of Saucier, died Aug. 2, 2008 in Wiggins, Stone County, MS. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. Hellen Judy Sadler Rash, died August 2, 2008, at her home on Porter Avenue, Biloxi. Born January 12, 1939, in Biloxi. As Director of Art and History for the City of Biloxi from 1975 to 1985, Judy was deeply committed to the betterment of her community. She headed up the Biloxi Bicentennial Commission and the Gulf Coast Bicentennial Coalition, as well as working on the restoration of Tullis-Toledano Manor and the Saenger Theatre. While in this position, Judy served on the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, Gulf Coast Opera, Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet and the Mississippi Museum of Art Board of Regents. Following her tenure with the City of Biloxi, she was the Director of the Harrison County Humane Society and the Director of the Gulf Coast Arts Council. Judy was a longtime member of the Biloxi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Board and the National Park and Recreation Association, Dogwood Garden Club and Les Masquees Carnival Association. She was a life member of the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Junior Auxiliary, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and a member of the Gulf Coast Rolls Royce Association. Judy is preceded in death by her mother, Hellen Gauger Judy Sadler, and father, Earl Woodward "Pat" Sadler; her aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Farrish Sadler and Mr. and Mrs. James Kenneth Sadler; and her brother, Robert McKay. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. Ms. Helena Marie Reddix, age 46, of Biloxi MS, died August 2, 2008. Helena was preceded in death by her adopted father Hermes G. (Bill) Reddix, Jr. and her maternal grandmother Hazel Lee Alford; her paternal grandmother, Odelia Burns. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Hattie (George) Thomas of Biloxi; her father, Charles Burnes. Services: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Weed St., Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Phyllis Strong Toche, 75, a native of Biloxi, MS, died August 2, 2008, in D'Iberville. Mrs. Toche was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Curtis Toche, Sr., and her parents, Rupert and Clara Strong, and two sisters, Lois Smith and Patricia Joyce. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. Aug 3 Lydia Maureen Bartosik, age 68, of Ocean Springs, MS, died August 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Bartosik, Sr., her parents, Absalom and Myrtle MacDonald and a brother, Ivor MacDonald. Private services will be held at a later date. William Louis Braun, 95, died August 3, 2008. Bill was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 11, 1913 to Ernest Eugene Braun and Marie Anna Pinet Hannigan Braun. He was the third of seven children. All four brothers: Thomas, Richard, Theodore and Bill, served in the military during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service during World War II. At the beginning of World War II, Bill was the sales manager of a regional air plane distributor, Tri-state Aviation. He soon joined and trained in the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the formation of the Army Air Corp., Bill transferred to the US military and was ultimately assigned a B-29 Aircraft Commander and the Group Operations Officer of the 315th Bomb Wing of the 20th Air Force stationed on Guam. Among the missions he flew, Bill was part of "The Last Mission." On August 14/15th, 1945, the 315th Bomb Wing flew a 16 hour and 50 minute mission, the longest mission in history at that time, striking oil refining targets about 200 miles northwest of Tokyo and significantly reducing Japan's capacity to further fuel its military. This mission was flown 9 days after the atomic attack on Hiroshima and 6 days after the attack on Nagasaki. The end of the war was announced as their planes were returning to Guam. After receiving his discharge from the military with the rank of major. In 1958, he and Isleta moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where they enjoyed their long and happy marriage, raised their daughters and made many devoted friends. Bill owned the Ford Dealership in Gulfport for several years. He also owned one of the first Vespa Scooter franchises in the US. He later began a real estate firm, Braun & Co. Realtors. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Isleta Gayle Braun. He is survived by his two daughters and 5 grandchildren. Memorial service: West University United Methodist Church. Burial: Live Oak Cemetery, Pass Christian MS. Prat E. Cambre, 74, a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast, died August 3, 2008. Prat served his country in the United States Coast Guard .He moved into the banking business and retired from Hancock Bank after over 30 years of service. A memorial Mass for the immediate family will be held at a later date. Johnnie Willie Cochran, age 57, of Gulfport, died August 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Services: Haven Chapel UMC, Mills Ave., Gulfport. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Doris Nelson Deno (Hot Tamale Lady), 67 of D'Iberville, died August 3, 2008 in D'Iberville. She was affectionately know as the "Hot Tamale Lady" for 32 years in D'Iberville which she started in her front yard. She is preceded in death by her parents, Miral Nelson and Mary Bosarge Nelson, brothers, Walter and Milton Ware and sister, Rose Marquez. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. Mr. Larry Jones, 55, a native of Biloxi, MS, died August 3, 2008, in Biloxi. He was a Mason, an auxiliary policeman with the City of Biloxi and former volunteer fireman. Preceded in death by his father, William Jones. Memorial gathering: the Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi. Ivan Gerard Tureau, 51, of Waveland, MS died August 3, 2008 in Waveland. He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Tureau. Visitation: St. Clare Catholic Church, Waveland, MS. Aug 4 Donna Jean Capdepon, 45, died August 4, 2008, in Mesa, AZ. Born on December 26, 1962, in Gulfport, MS.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Isham and Irene Parker and her maternal grandparents, Simeon B. and Effie Mae Clark. Family will receive friends at Community Bible Church. Burial: Beaufort National Cemetery. Earleain Chatman, age 91, of Biloxi died August 4, 2008 in Biloxi. Master Sergeant Willie A. Clendenon, 89, passed away August 4, 2008 after a long illness. Mr. Clendenon was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He was born in McMinnville, TN. He served in the U. S. Army for 30 years and was in Japan during the occupation of Japan and Korea. He was a distinguished and decorated Army soldier. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty- five years, Maidie V. Clendenon. Graveside Services: Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors. Jesse Lewis Kinsey, age 74, died August 4, 2008. The eldest of six children, he was born October 26, 1933 in Biloxi to Lewis C. and Mary Kinsey. Shortly thereafter, he and his parents moved to Washington D.C. and from there back to the Coast where he became a permanent resident of Gulfport. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis C. and Mary Kinsey; best friend and uncle, Joseph N. Kinsey, and niece Mary Beth Gremar. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Mrs. Nell Rose Maner, 84, of Biloxi, died August 4, 2008 in Biloxi, born on August 18, 1923 in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Biloxi High School, Class of 1942. In the 1950's she was Queen of Young Matrons, a Mardi Gras Society. Interment: Southern Memorial Park. Richard Allen Miles, age 63, a resident of Gulfport, died August 4, 2008, in Houma, LA. Burial: Floral Hills Cemetery, Gulfport. Michael D. Sanderson, Sr., age 55, a resident of Gulfport, died August 4, 2008, in Gulfport. He was a 1972 graduate of Gulfport High School and was a member of Woolmarket Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Sanderson is preceded in death by his parents, Randolf & Joyce Newell Sanderson and two brothers, Butch Sanderson and Eddie Burchfield. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Nhuan Tran, age 98, of Biloxi, MS died August 4, 2008 in Biloxi. Nhuan was a native of Vietnam and a resident of U.S.A. since 1975. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lan Vu. Survivors include three daughters and three sons, 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. Jaden Michael Webb, infant son of Aaron and Shalyia Webb, died Monday, August 4, 2008 in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Harold and Edith Sniffin, Linda Lou Necaise Page, Billy Joe and Clara Jean Webb; great-great-grandparents: Lucille Lizana, Clara and Bravo Woodcock, Luvelia Necaise, and Daniel Necaise. Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery, Rotten Bayou. Aug 5 "Libby" Elizabeth Coyle, 78, died August 5, 2008. Memorial: First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs. CPO George Franklin Rogers Jr., of Saucier, died in Gulfport on died August 5, 2008. He was born December 3, 1923 in Biloxi. George was a US Navy veteran, having served 26 years which included 4 wars: WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War. He retired a Chief Petty Officer. He also retired from the Biloxi V.A. He had two sisters and three brothers, Tressa Mae, Shirley, Kenneth, Joseph and James. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen Rogers, daughter Judy Marie Rogers, his father George Franklin Rogers Sr., his Mother Della Mae Rogers and brother Joseph Rogers. George was cremated and given full military honors at the Biloxi National Cemetery. There, George and Helen were laid to rest. Mrs. Nell Rose Maner, 84, of Biloxi, died August 5, 2008 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Maner was born on August 18, 1923 in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Biloxi High School, Class of 1942. In the 1950s she was Queen of Young Matrons, a Mardi Gras Society. Preceded in death by her husband, William P. Maner, Sr., (MJR). Burial: Southern Memorial Park. Dr. Angel Manuel Diaz - Noyola, age 61, a resident of Gulfport, MS, died August 05, 2008, in Gulfport. Dr. Diaz was a native of Puerto Rico, born: 04/21/1947, attended medical school in Puerto Rico, and was a General Surgeon. His was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest brother. Services will be held in Puerto Rico at a later date. Mr. J. W. Phillips, age 73, died August 5, 2008, in Ocean Springs. He was born on March 18, 1935 in Biloxi and moved to Vancleave in 1975. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wilson and Lucy Lee Simmons Phillips; one daughter, Valerie Renee Phillips and seventeen siblings. Memorial service: Northside Assembly of God Church, LeMoyne Boulevard, St. Martin. Aug 6 Ingrid Woehrl Andrews, age 79, died August 6, 2008 at Keesler Medical Center. A Biloxi resident since August 1969. Mrs. Andrews was born November 23, 1928 in Weiden, Germany and moved to Munich as a child. There she met and married MSgt. Arlington "Chuck" Andrews in 1950. Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by her husband, Arlington "Chuck" Andrews; parents, Hans and Pauline Woehrl and a brother Horst Woehrl. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. EQCM/CMDMC(SCW) A. A. "Randy" Kuehn Jr., USN Retired, 59, of Gulfport died August 6, 2008 in Gulfport. He enlisted in the Navy in July 1969. During his 32+ year career he was stationed in a wide number of locations throughout the world with the United States Navy Seabees. He was advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer while assigned to NMCB-7. Following his 1996 graduation from the Navy's Senior Enlisted Academy he served as the Command Master Chief of NMCB-7. He was selected as the Command Master Chief of the Third Naval Construction Brigade, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 1997 representing the Pacific Fleet Seabees. Master Chief Kuehn was then selected to be the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Seabees when he became the Command Master Chief of the Seabees and Naval Facilities Engineering Command in October 1998. As the "Force Master Chief of the Seabees" Randy was a respected voice for his beloved Seabees at the senior levels of the United States Navy and when he retired in 2002 his awards included the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medals, Navy Achievement Medals, and various other individual and unit awards. Mr. Kuehn was a life member of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America Island X-1 Gulfport, VFW Post 4526 Gulfport, CEC/Seabee Historical Foundation. He is preceded in death by his father, Alvin A. Kuehn, Sr. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors. Lisa Ann McKechnie, 36, of Saucier, died August 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara McKechnie of Ruskin, FL and Victor McKechnie of St. Louis, MO and her grandparents, Bertram and Romaine Stager of Apollo Beach, FL. Memorial service: Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy. 49N, Gulfport. Mrs. Addie Lee Magee, 76, of Gulfport, died Aug. 6, 2008. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Canal Rd. Mary Helen Patenotte, age 76, of Long Beach, died August 6, 2008 in Gulfport. She was born in Batesville, MS and had been a resident of Long Beach since 1976. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Earl Patenotte. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Ida Nell Lewis, age 86, of Gulfport, died August 6, 2008. She was a native of Collins, Covington County, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Frederick J. Lewis, her parents, R.B. and Pearl Knight of Collins, MS; and four sisters, Verl Dossett, Jo Barber, Christine Ray, and Louise Faler. Interment: Floral Hills Cemetery. Betty Burdine Staehling, 83, of Biloxi, MS, died August, 6, 2008 in Biloxi. She was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was MS BHS and Homecoming Queen in 1943 of Biloxi High School. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Noel J. Staehling, Jr.; parents, Randall and Veda Burdine; brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Geraldine Burdine and brother-in-law, Harry Lyons. Burial: Southern Memorial Park. Aug 7 Robert M. Compton, age 68, of Gulfport, died August 7, 2008, in Gulfport. He was born in Lebanon, TN. He was the owner of Toby's Neon and Plastic Signs, Inc. in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ellen Compton; brother, Fred Compton, Jr.; and sisters, Martha Jean Sheffield and Barbara Compton. Burial: Floral Hills Cemetery. Philip James Gilbert, died August 7th, 2008. Born in Biloxi, MS, he served in the National Guard in Mississippi until going in the Navy, where he served 22 years before retiring in 1971. Burial: Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5700 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23432 (757) 255-7217 George Frederick Jolly, 65,resident a of Brockton, MA, died August 7, 2008, at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born December 12, 1942, in Biloxi, Mississippi, he was a son of the late George Jolly and Alice (Waddington) Durand. He was the husband of Jean P. McQuaide-Jolly of Brockton. Mr. Jolly served two tours of duty in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. Following cremation, a memorial gathering will be at Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, funeral Mass: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 433 West St., Brockton, MA. Mrs. Susan (Kendricks) Martino, age 55, of Lizana, died August 7, 2008 in Lizana. Mrs. Martino was born in Clovis, CA. Mrs. Martino was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Martino, and by her father, John Wesley Kendricks, Sr. Graveside service: Wolf River Cemetery. Major Robert Louis Miller, Sr., age 89, died August 7, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. Bob was born April 19, 1919 in Cochocton, Ohio to Karl Edwin and Annette Waverly Miller who have preceded him in death. He was the brother of Mary Margaret Mahood of St. Simons Island, Georgia and Kaye Skelding of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada who both preceded him in death. He was devoted to his nine children, his 30 Grandchildren and 22 Great-Grandchildren. In 1939 he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp. He was stationed at Keesler Field when it was only a tent base. While stationed on the Mississippi Gulf Coast he met the love of his life, Thelma DeMetz. They were married December 20, 1942 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Pass Christian, Mississippi. He was then transferred to Alconbury, England during World War II. While serving his country in England he received a Field Commission and was promoted to 2nd Lt. He returned to Keesler Field in 1945. In 1948 he was sent to Okinawa at the onset of the Korean Conflict. Upon his return he briefly went into the Active Reserve and worked as a civilian at Keesler. After his re-enlistment he attended Officier Candidate School in Montgomery, AL and in 1951 was re-commissioned a 1st Lt. in the United States Air Force and returned to Keesler Air Force Base. He served in Iceland in 1957/58 during the Cold War and was promoted to the rank of Captain. He returned to Keesler. Major Miller was the base Adjacent to General George Hardy at Keesler until his retirement in 1963. At his retirement he was honored with a full military parade and reception. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. James Luther Moore, 63, died August 7, 2008. A retired member of U.S. Army, Jim served in the Special Forces as a Green Beret. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam and 13 months as a POW. During his career he earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, MIA-POW and the Cross-of Gallantry, the highest award given by the South Vietnam government. During his 24 years in the military, Jim earned his degree in Sociology, served as a combat medic, taught race relations, served as a recruiter and a recruiter trainer, and represented his country at the Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. He was stationed in various locations including the White House, Germany, Ohio, Georgia, Texas and Louisiana. He was profiled as a South Mississippi Hero by WLOX two days prior to his death. Interment with full military honors will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery. Jacqueline "Jackie" Risher, age 72, a resident of Gulfport, died August 7, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Risher was a native of Heidelberg, MS. Private services will be held at a later date. Sarah E. Schertzer, 85, died August 7, 2008. Service: Our Lady of Perpetrual Help Catholic Church. Robert Paul Youngblood, 58, of Midland, GA died August 7, 2008 in Midland. He was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport, a graduate of North Gulfport High School. He was also retired from the US Army. Youngblood was preceded in death by his parents, Tom & Lizzie Youngblood and a sister, Lillian Green. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. Aug 8 Brandon Jamon Hathorn, age 21, of Gulfport, MS, died August 8, 2008 in Gulfport He was born November 30, 1986 to Rosetta Peters and Paul Fredrick Jones. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lovell Hathorn of Bassfield, MS, and Sidney & Mary Jones of Gulfport. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park. Wayne Joseph Krohn, 80, of North Biloxi, died August 8, 2008 at his home. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Wayne owned and operated Universal Motors for 17 years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Edna Fore Krohn and his parents, Orey and Irene Santa Cruz Krohn. Burial: White Plains Cemetery. Alcide Joseph Lenormand, Jr., died August 8, 2008 in Long Beach, MS. He was 75 years old. A.J. was a native of the Westbank of LA and a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis, MS. He was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judith Mixon Lenormand and his son, Randy Lenormand. Interment: Garden of Memory Cemetery, Bay St. Louis, MS. Robert Neil "Coach" Cave, age 63, lost a two year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease on Friday, August 8, 2008 at his home in Pass Christian. Coach Cave taught and coached in the Long Beach Schools for 33 years. Coach Cave was preceded in death by his grandparents and by his father, John Cave. Funeral service will be conducted From the funeral home chapel. Norma Laing, age 93, a longtime Biloxi resident, died August 8, 2008. She was born in Shoals, IN on April 3, 1915 and grew up in West Virginia. (burial place not listed) Aug 9 Infant Kayleigh Grace Newton, age 3 months, died August 9, 2008, in Biloxi. Kayleigh is survived by her loving parents, John & Jamie Newton of Jacksonville, FL; her brother, Jacob Newton of Gulfport; her paternal grandparents, Jack & Sherry Newton of Palm Coast, FL; her maternal grandparents, Judy Cross of West Helena, AR and Jerry & Vicenta Cross of Houston, TX and many other loving family members. Memorial service: the Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. James Dale Pickering, 72, a resident of Gulfport, died August 9, 2008. He was a native of Hebron, MS. He was the second of six children, five boys and one girl. Preceding him in death were his parents, John Sharp Pickering and Nola Mae Todd Pickering; and three brothers, Herman, J. B., and Willis. Memorial: Bayou View Baptist Church, Gulfport. Aug 10 Omar Thomas Chisholm Jr., born on Oct. 13, 1937, in Mobile, AL, to Omar Thomas Chisholm Sr. and Louise Estelle Carr Chisholm. Mr. Chisholm died at his home in Gulfport, MS, on Aug. 10, 2008. Mr. Chisholm was raised in Mobile, AL. He entered the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific. In 1969, Mr. Chisholm moved to Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Vincent Chisholm. Mr. Chisholm's wish was to be cremated so no funeral services will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Roscoe Hines Knight, Sr. was born July 15, 1919 in Brookhaven, MS. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps and was a World War II veteran the United States Army. He married Alemta O. Robinson and relocated from Brookhaven, MS to Biloxi, MS. Died August 10, 2008 at in Biloxi, MS at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife Almeta Olivia Knight; his parents Louis Knight and Mary Nelson Knight; an uncle, Emanuel Brown; and two grand children, Ronald Gayden and De'Torio Andreus Butler. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. George T. McGarry Jr., 67, of Biloxi, died August 10, 2008 in Jackson, MS. Hilton E. Mallett, age 84, of Gulfport, died August 10, 2008 in Gulfport. Burial: Mallett Cemetery. Allen Wayne Richardson, 51, died August 10, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Jeffrey Joseph Rutherford, 52, of Waveland, MS died August 10, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. Joseph Strickland, 64, of Biloxi, MS died August 10, 2008 in Biloxi. Burial: D'Iberville Memorial Park. Aug 11 Bobbie Jean Brigg, 69, of Gulfport, died August 11, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Briggs was a native of Tylertown, MS and was born on August 10, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merley & Perley Ratcliff and her husband, Johnny Briggs, Sr.; a brother R.C. Ratcliff. Interment: Pine Ridge Gardens. Charles Edward Carver, 60, of Long Beach, died August 11, 2008 in Long Beach, MS. He was born in Bay St. Louis, MS and was a resident of Long Beach. He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Louise Ryan Carver, parents, John "Tody" & Antonia "Tonia" Carver, brother, John "Zuzu" Joseph Carver, and sister, Carolyn "Suzett" Marie Veillon. Burial: Waveland Cemetery, Waveland, MS. Raymond "Generator Ray" Marek, Sr., age 75, of Gulfport, died August 11, 2008 in New Orleans, LA. He was born December 3, 1932 in Clearwater, MN. Raymond was stationed at Keesler AFB in the 1950s. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. for two years during the Korean Conflict and then entered the U.S. Air Force where he served for 25 years. He retired in 1972 as a Master Sergeant from Nelis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada . He returned to the Gulf Coast and resided for the past 32 years. He owned and operated Engine and Generator Service from 1976 to 1995. He was preceded in death by his father, Ferdinand A Marek, mother, Edith M. Watts Marek; stepmother, Ora Marek; a sister, Marge Patterson; and one brother, Frank Marek. Graveside service: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport with full military honors. Janice Brackin Scott, age 68, of Gulfport died August 11, 2008 in Gulfport. She was born in Surrency, GA and had been a resident of Gulfport for eight years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Waunell Brackin. Graveside service: Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery, Denham Springs, MS. Aug 12 H. C. Barlow Jr., age 74, of Gulfport died August 12, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Coy Barlow Sr. and Gladys Vivian Barlow; and two brothers, Edward Barlow and Glenn Barlow. A native of Laurel, MS. He owned Four Seasons Greenhouse. Entombment: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens. Versie Lumpkin, age 68, of Gulfport died August 12, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Lumpkin was preceded in death by her parents Houston and Mae Smith; and her sister, Eula Mae Pace. Burial: Bounds Cemetery, Carnes, MS. Aug 13 Charles Guy Bates, 61, died August 13, 2008 at his home in Biloxi, MS. He was born on March 21, 1947 to William and Evelyn (Cope) Bates, who preceded him in death in 1999. He was a veteran serving in the USAF in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents and uncles, Jason Bates, Donald Bates, William Cope, Ed Rapp, Jim Williams, and V.F. Smith; aunts, Madeline Bates, Arlene Bates; grandparents, Guy and Julia Cope and Sophia and Charles Bates; niece and nephew, Edith Ann Cope Tear and Warren Guy Cope. A Service of Remembrance will take place at Crock Funeral Home, 1469 Peck St., Muskegon, MI 49441 the first week of September. Wendell D. Daniel, 78, of Navarre died August 13, 2008. Mr. Daniel was a native of Bassett, Virginia, but had been a resident of Navarre for the past three years, coming here from Gulfport, MS. He dedicated 30 years of his life to the U.S.A.F. serving in Korea. He was a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church. Additional services will be held at a later date with military honors at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze, FL, or St. James Catholic Church, Gulfport, MS. Frances Mary Kovacevich, 86, of Biloxi, MS died August 13, 2008 in Biloxi. She was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and a lifetime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. She was a founding member of the Slavic Benevolent Association Ladies Auxiliary and instrumental in producing the Slavic Ladies cookbook. MS Kovacevich is preceded in death by her parents, Mateo and Franina Kovacevich; brother-in-law, Edward Maranville. A Mass of Christian Burial: St. Michael's Catholic Church. Charles W. "Sonny" Thornton, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2008. Mr. Thornton was known from his Taxidermist Shop. Charlie moved through the Boy Scouts and becoming an Eagle Scout, he mounted a dove to earn a Taxidermy Badge. After joining the Navy, and traveling to several ports-of- call. Upon his discharge he returned home to Biloxi, his wife, Kathleen Murphy. Mr. Thornton was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Alice Thornton, his brother-in-law, Dumas Fest and a great grandchild, Delilah Lynea. (burial place not listed) Stratigo Vlahos, 95, of Biloxi died August 13, 2008 in Mobile, AL. Bobby Lee Williams, 78, of Biloxi, MS died August 13, 2008 in Ocean Springs. He was born in Wilson, NC, but made Biloxi, MS his lifetime resident's for 40 years. Bobby Lee Williams was a retired Master Sergeant. He served 22 years in the Army and US Air Force. He fought in the Korean War during his Military Career and received many awards and medals through out his career. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Stratigo Koniditsiotis Vlahos, born October 23, 1912 in Sparta, Greece, lived in Biloxi, MS for 70 years, and was a proud citizen of the United States. She passed away peacefully at the age of 95, at the Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mobile, Alabama, on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. She was the beloved wife for 53 years of the late Nicholas Theodore Vlahos. Mrs. Vlahos was a founding member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Biloxi and the ladies auxiliary, the Ladies of Agape. Burial: Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi. Aug 14 William E. Boswell, age 74, of Biloxi, died August 14, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. Boswell was born in Washington Co., IL on May 30, 1934, the son of Elza F. Boswell and Georgia Donaho Boswell. Mr. Boswell is survived by four sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. William served in the U.S. Navy as Petty Officer in the engine room of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Philippine Sea, CVA-47. Two long cruises during the Korean War took William all over the Pacific Ocean. Mr. Boswell and his shipmates earned the following medals: National Defense Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal (Four Stars), Good Conduct Medal, China Service Medal, Armed Services Reserve Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Lt. Robert Curry, age 39, of Woolmarket, died on duty, Thursday, August 14, 2008 in Gulfport from a car/motorcycle traffic accident. Lt. Curry began his employment with the Gulfport Police Department December 1, 1994, after having served his country in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War. He was currently serving as a lieutenant for the traffic division and district supervisor for Orange Grove. Lt. Curry was the current president of the S.T.O.R.M. organization, after serving as secretary for many years. He was a hostage negotiator for Gulfport Police Department and a Master DUI instructor. He served as a DUI officer for several years, and was also a master SFST instructor. Lt. Curry was a member of MLEOA, PBA, and attended Coalville United Methodist Church. He also worked at Harrison County Police Academy as an instructor. Lt. Curry held numerous law enforcement certifications and received numerous letters of appreciation during his career. Rob had recently been assigned as the Officer In Charge and operated a motorcycle every day. Lt. Curry was preceded in death by his father, Richard Curry; and his sister, Patricia Curry. Survivors include his loving wife, daughter and son. Funeral service: St. James Catholic Church, Gulfport. Burial: Coalville Cemetery. Mrs. Maida "Sis" Geil Hill, age 82, resident of Gulfport, died August 14, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Hill was born to the late Joseph Earl Geil and Ruth Bouslog Geil in Gulfport, MS. Burial: Gulf Haven Church Cemetery. Antoinette Greblunas Gruzinskas, 94, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Waveland, MS died August 14, 2008 in Wheeling, WV. She was born on February 9, 1914 in Scranton, PA and lived in Waveland, MS for 11 years before moving to West Virginia after Hurricane Katrina. She was a devoted Catholic and was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland, MS. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Adam Gruzinskas, her parents, Anthony and Eva Gillis Greblunas, and three sisters and four brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial: Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bay St. Louis, MS. Thomas Pierre Hymel, 79, formerly of Biloxi, died Aug. 15, 2008. Visit: David F.H., Loreauville. Mass: St. Joseph Catholic Church. Allen Joseph Legere, Sr., age 61, of Saucier, died August 14, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. Legere served his country in the United States Army after 23 years, including two tours in Vietnam. He worked for the Gulfport Police Department for 12 years before retiring as Administrative Secretary to Chief Alan Weatherford. He was preceded in death by his first wife Marie Legere; and his parents Lovis Christine Ashworth and Hypolite Legere; and his uncle Anatole Carmier. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. Cornelius E. Talbert, Jr., 63, of Gulfport, MS, died August 14, 2008, surrounded by loving family, friends and co-workers at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, MS. His mother, Mamie (Sanko) Davis, father, Cornelius Talbert, Sr., two brothers, Leon Davis and Luke Davis, Jr., and one sister, Betty J. Kemp, preceded him in death. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery where he will receive military honors. Mrs. Cathrine Rose Zacharias, 51, of Saucier, MS, died August 14, 2008. Mrs. Zacharias was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Andrew Zacharias; son, Frank Demetrios Zacharias; and parents, Frank Paul and Geraldine Parker Halula. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Aug 15 Mark Helmich, 54, of Biloxi, died August 15, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. Helmich has been a resident of the Coast for 6 years and formerly resided in San Diego, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents William F. and Joyce Helmich, Jr. He is survived by his sister of Biloxi. Memorial service: Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport. Joy Mayer Sangree, 84, of Gulfport, died August 15, 2008. Memorial Service: F.H, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. Mildred Wikstrand, age 95, and a resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 15, 2008 in Mobile. A native and long time resident of Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evert Wikstrand; sister, Louise Kilbourne; brothers, Hugh F. Pulliam and John James Pulliam, Jr.; and her parents, John and Sadie Pulliam. Burial: Coalville Cemetery. Aug 16 Joseph A. Martire, age 69, and a resident of Biloxi, died August 16, 2008 in Gulfport. Born Nov. 10, 1938 in Gary, Indiana. Joseph was a resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois for 39 years and retired to Biloxi, MS for the last five years. He was veteran of the US Navy. There will be no services held. Mr. Martire will be buried in Steger Cemetery in Illinois. Elmer R. Watts, age 84, of Gulfport, MS, died Aug. 16, 2008 at home. Mr. Watts was born June 18, 1924 in Bothwell, MS and moved to the Gulf Coast in 1936. He attended Gulfport High School .He joined the Navy in 1943, and served 2 years with the Pacific Aircraft Unit in World War II. He was employed for 40 years with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Gulfport before he retired in 1978. He was owner of Watts Western Store & Stables and a Ferrier. He was preceded in death by his father, Zim R. Watts, of Columbia, TN and his mother, Clara Roney Watts, of Gulfport, MS; and two brothers, Bascom Watts of Semmis, AL and Edward Watts of Long Beach, MS. Burial with Masonic Rites at Coalville Cemetery, Woolmarket. Mr. Douglas Knox White, 84, of Gulfport, died Aug. 16, 2008, in Gulfport. Aug 17 Amy F. Blaylock, 28, of Gulfport, died August 17, 2008 in Gulfport. Funeral service: Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Gulfport. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park. J. T. Hall F. H. Billy E. (Cuz) Tompkins, age 82, of Saucier, died August 17, 2008, born in Kilmichael, MS on January 20, 1926 to James V. (JV) and Emma Lee Tompkins. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Virginia, Eddie Ruth, Bertie Mae, Dorothy, and Shirley; and three brothers, Ronald, Donald, and James. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years and his four children; a sister; a brother; sixteen grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. “Cuz” was a Navy veteran. He retired in 1974 after twenty years of service from the Jackson Fire Department as District Chief. He then worked for the Montgomery County (MS) Sheriff's Department and the Kilmichael Police Department until his final retirement in 1987. Burial: Poplar Springs Cemetery, Kilmichael, MS. Aug 18 Elton C. "Blackie" Blackwell, 86, of Saucier, died 8/18/2008. Mr. Blackwell chose to have his body donated to science. F.H., 3 Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS. USAF Retired Norbert Robert Graczyk, died August 18, 2008. Mr. Graczyk was born on February 15, 1932, in Buffalo, New York, the seventh son of Polish immigrants, Adeline Makowska Graczyk and Francis Graczyk. Norb joined the United States Air Force in 1952. His distinguished twenty-one year USAF career included foreign tours in Japan, Vietnam, and Okinawa, and stateside tours in New York, Florida, Delaware and Mississippi. Mr. Graczyk served his country as an Accounting and Finance Specialist, with special emphasis in Military Pay and Travel. He was recognized as an expert in his field, held security clearance, and often served as instructor to military personnel. Among his awards, Sergeant Graczyk earned the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his retirement in 1973, he was a member of the Air Force Reserve. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mary, and brothers, Raymond, Edmond, Henry, Leonard, Richard, Frank, Daniel, and Gerald. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Karen "K K" Kenyetta Peyton, age 44, of Biloxi, MS, died August 18, 2008 in Ocean Springs, MS. Services: Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 10587 Automall Parkway in D'Iberville, MS. Burial: Bridges Family Cemetery, Silver Creek, MS. Sharon Ray, age 53 and a resident of Gulfport, died August 18, 2008, in Mobile, AL. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Edna Roberts and her sister-in-law, Shirley Farr. Burial: Wolf River Cemetery. Doris Riles, age 66 of Biloxi, MS, died Aug. 18, 2008 in Gulfport. Services New Community in Biloxi. Dorris Paulette Johnson Dale Sherrell, age 63, resident of Woolmarket, died August 18, 2008, in Houston, TX. Mrs. Sherrell was born in Mize, MS. She was preceded in death by her first husband, David B. Dale, Sr., M.D.; and her parents, Gatha and Mary Hubbard Johnson. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Joan L. Stewart, 70, of Olney, TX died August 18, 2008 in TX. Service:1st Baptist Church, Olney, TX. Burial in Restland Cementry. Survived by a sister, Vicki Gryder Cook of Biloxi, MS. Aug 19 Jerry L. Dulaney, 77, died August 19, 2008. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Mrs. Onita Collins Pennylegion, age 92, resident of Pass Christian, died August 19, 2008, in Pass Christian. Mrs. Pennylegion was born in the Cuevas community, to the late Henry Oliver and Maggie Collins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward David Pennylegion; parents; granddaughter, Wanda Paugh; great grandson, Drew Paugh; and 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Burial: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach. Mrs. Emiline "Emily" Freeman Senseney, of Biloxi, MS, died August 19, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Senseney was born in Erath, LA, March 9, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. "Johnny" Senseney, who died in October, 1982. In addition to her late husband, she was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Asel Freeman, and her mother, Mrs. Elvidge Freeman. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Eunice Freeman, Sylvia "Babe" Puzz, Ella Begnaud, Maudry Jones Glazier; half-sister, Niecey Bordelon; brothers, Lidier "Cotton" Freeman, Asel "June" Freeman; twin brother, Emile Freeman; and half-brothers, Walter and Wallace Freeman. Mrs. Senseney and her large family of brothers and sisters came to Biloxi from Erath, LA in about 1930 and the family settled in the Point Cadet area of Biloxi. She lived her entire life from 1930, as a child and as an adult, on the Point until she required assisted living in Ocean Springs beginning shortly before Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home of 50 years. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. Aug 20 Michael A. Chamberlain, 56, born in Wichita Falls, TX, died August 20, 2008, at his home in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his father Allen H. Chamberlain. Michael was a life long resident of New Orleans but had resided in Gulfport for the past ten years where he was Convention Sales Manager for the MS Gulf Coast Convention Visitors Bureau for the past eight years. He was current president for Hotel Sales & Marketing Assoc. International for the Gulf Coast Chapter. He was also a member of many professional executive associations including the New York Society of Association Executives and International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Memorial service: Greenwood Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA at 5200 Canal Blvd. with burial at Hope Mausoleum. Julius Dudley, 59, of Long Beach, died August 20, 2008. Burial Mass: St.Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Gerry Hamilton, 69, of Woolmarket, MS, died August 20, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rodney Hamilton; parents, Maurus and Beulah Elder. Burial will be in Coalville Cemetery. Mr. B. B. Hayes, Sr., age 71, a resident of Saucier, died August 20, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Hayes served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse H. Hayes and Almeda Pearce Hayes; brother, Roland Hayes. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Mrs. Dorothy (Sepulvado) Montgomery, 78, of Biloxi, died in Zachary, LA on August 20, 2008, born January 25, 1930 in Noble, LA to Paul and Marcelina Sepulvado. Preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Paul H. and Herbert Sepulvado, and her sisters, Cerena Mae Logan and Catherine Rivers. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lt. Col. Russell Montgomery, USAF, retired, of Biloxi, and five children. Dorothy was a resident of Biloxi for the last 18 years. She was a wonderful Air Force spouse, traveling the world and the United States while supporting her family. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Lance Justin Nonenmacher, age 20, of Long Beach, died August 20, 2008 in Gulfport. He was born in Hattiesburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Joseph and Teresa Rene West Nonenmacher; an uncle, Robert Nonenmacher; and an aunt, Jonalyn Sylvest. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Nolon R. Saucier Sr., died August 20, 2008 in Gulfport. Nolon was preceded in death by his father Ollis Ray Saucier and his mother, Thelma Smith Saucier, as well as one brother, Terry Alton Saucier, and a sister, Thelma Saucier Grissett. Burial: Roseland Park Cemetery. MSgt David E. Shoemake, Sr., USAF retired, age 73, of Saucier, August 20, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Shoemake served his country during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam war. Mr. Shoemake was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Shoemake; his parents, James and Naomi Shoemake; his brother Barry Eugene Shoemake; his sister, Annie Clarice Pitts; his grandson, Preston Shoemake; his daughter, Brenda Jo Shoemake; and his sister Lois Hurst. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery James H. Schuler, 87, died August 20, 2008 at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS. Mr. Schuler retired after 23 years with the US Air Force. He is survived by his family of Biloxi, MS. Services: Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko. Burial: Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Leake County. Mrs. Geraldine Stanley, 82, a native of Biloxi, died August 20, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Stanley; parents, Robert H. and Bertha Hutchinson; son, Timothy Stanley; and her daughter, Carlene Boudreaux. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. Aug 21 Jimmy Don Alexander, a longtime Gulfport resident, died Aug. 21, 2008 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America. He was born in Memphis, TN and grew up in Jackson, MS. Prior to receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi and serving in the US Marines, Jim graduated from Murrah High School in Jackson where he initiated his first business via The Junior Achievement program. The University of Mississippi School of Law awarded Jim his Doctor of Law degree. Jim practiced law in Gulfport. He was a founding member of the Bayou Bluff Tennis Club. Jim's career continued in Houston, Texas where he served as an International Law consultant and was pivotal in launching new international businesses in Ecuador and Brazil. Jim traveled widely, enjoyed working with heads of state in different countries and was proficient in various languages. Jim lived the last seven years of his life in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His father, Justus L. Alexander, passed away July 31, 2006. Memorial: Trinity United Methodist Church, Lawson Avenue, Gulfport. Joy Michele Ben, age 42, born on April 27, 1966 in Gulfport, MS, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her mother, Earlean Alice (Ben) Evans and granddaughter, Breanna Alice Wilson. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park. Julius "J.C." Dudley, age 59, resident of Long Beach, MS, died August 21, 2008, in Gulfport. J.C. was born in Elizabeth, NJ and grew up in Staten Island, NY and Worcester, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Wojes in 1971 in Schenectady, NY, and they moved to the Coast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard "Charlie" Dudley and Stella Dudley. Mass of Christian Burial: St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Long Beach, MS. Dorothy E. Eighmey, 68, born in Laurel, MS on December 24, 1939, died August 21, 2008 in Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Lewis K. Eighmey, her parents, Earl and Vila Freeman, sister, Evelyn Earl Besse, and great-grandson, Garrion Gordon. Burial: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Amy Beatrice Lamere, 87, of Biloxi, MS died August 21, 2008 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a longtime resident of Gulfport/Biloxi. Mrs. Lamere is preceded in death by her husband, Stuart Lamere; parents, Abe and Grace Huffstickler; sister, Catherine Breland; brother, Abe Huffstrickler, Jr. and infant son, Parks D. Pearce, Jr. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Virginia Mitchell, 78 of Gulfport, MS died August 21, 2008 in Gulfport. Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Harold K. Mitchell. Burial: Free Church of God Cemetery. Paul Angelo Parnigoni, age 57, of Gulfport, died August 21, 2008, in D'Iberville. Paul was the owner of Gentry's Body Shop in Gulfport. He was proceeded in death by his father, James "Jimmie" Parnigoni, and by his grandparents, Paul and Bessie Robinson. Graveside service: Corinth Cemetery, Heidelberg, MS. Ruth Tillman, 91, of Gulfport, died August 21, 2008 in Gulfport. Service: St. Andrews A. M. E. Church, Gulfport. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park. Deanna Marie Windom, 65, of Biloxi, died August 21, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Marshall Fayard and a sister, Phyllis Hines. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. Aug 22 Mrs. Zoe Frances Jones Butler, age 88, resident of Gulfport, died August 22, 2008, in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Brinkley, Arkansas on May 1, 1920, and her family moved to Jackson, MS where she graduated from Central High School in 1938. Mrs. Butler received a vocal music scholarship to Louisiana State University and was involved in many musical honorary societies. She graduated with a degree in Radio/TV/Music. During WWII, she was a vocalist on the USO Tours in the Pacific. Post-War, she met George Butler at LSU, and they were later married in Baton Rouge, LA on June 6, 1947. She was a writer for several radio and TV stations in Baton Rouge in the 40's, and later worked for the American Red Cross in Jackson, MS. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Winslow Butler, Jr.; parents, Milton and Frances Jones; son, George W. Butler, III; two brothers and one sister. Burial will be private. Ruby DeShazo Conrad, age 82 and a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, died August 22, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Conrad was born on July 1, 1926 in New Orleans, LA, and lived there until retiring to Bay St. Louis, MS, 19 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Reginald & Carmell DeShazo, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Reginald, Jr., Harold, Sr., and Pearl Zulli, and her former husband, Robert Moore. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Riemann Family Funeral Home. Arnold J. Lawrence, 88, of D'Iberville, MS, died August 22, 2008. Arnold was a WWII Veteran in the Army. He was a lifelong resident of D'Iberville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lillian Batia and Joseph C. Lawrence; son, Alven Keith; sisters, Velma (Johnny) McGinn, Vera (Ben) Rideout, brother, Kenneth Lawerence, and grandson, Joseph Carman Lawrence. Graveside: Biloxi National Cemetery. Mrs. Bonnie Dean Benjamin Warren, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, August 22, 2008, in Gulfport. Born: 04/24/1925 in Thaxton, MS. Mrs. Warren was sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Forest Hill Funeral Home in Memphis, TN for services and burial. Aug 23 Ronnie Bond, 58, of Pass Christian died August 23, 2008, in Pass Christian, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy J. McDonald Bond; his parents, William Cliborn Bond and Lessie V. Cox Williams; and his sister, Martha Ann Caspolich. Funeral service: F. H., 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach. Mrs. Phyllis Ann (Barcus) Roth Milewski Busby, 69, passed away peacefully at home in Gulfport on Friday, August 23, 2008. She was born October 6, 1938 in Sullivan, Indiana. She was one of eight children. The family moved to Dayton, OH. She became a military wife and before settling in Mississippi, lived in California, Massachusetts, Germany, Colorado and Florida. Phyllis was preceded by her parents, Floyd and Lois Barcus, her brothers, Don Barcus and Gene Barcus, her sisters Betty Hannah and Lila Montgomery and her second husband Joe Milewski. Memorial: Nugent Methodist Fellowship Hall, 13183 John Clark Road, Gulfport. Lonnie J. Clark Jr., 77, of Gulfport died August 23, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. Junius Criddell, 61, of Biloxi, MS died August 23, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. Bryan P. Evans, 27, of Biloxi, died August 23rd, in Biloxi, MS. Burial: First Free Church of God Cemetery, Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Daniel Jones, 52, of Long Beach died August 23, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peck Jones and Ruth Jones; and his sister, Bertha Lassiter. Memorial Service: F. HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach. Mrs. Nellie Santa Cruz Robinson, 96, of Woolmarket, died at home Saturday, August 23, 2008. She was born in Biloxi and lived in the Woolmarket area most of her life. She was a founding member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Woolmarket and was honored to be the oldest member. Survivors are her sister, her daughter-in-law; seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Emma Quave Santa Cruz; her brothers, Pat, Delphin, Norman and Donald; sisters, Mildred, Mae and Norene Santa Cruz, Sophie Scarborough and Myrtle Robinson; her husband, Walter James Robinson, Sr.; son, Walter James Robinson, Jr.; grandson, Charles Robinson; and great- granddaughter, Danielle Carmical. Burial: Coalville Cemetery, Woolmarket. Herbert Gleason Mapp, age 80, formerly of Gulfport and a resident of Washington, D.C. died Saturday, August 23, 2008 in Washington, D.C. He relocated after Katrina to the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1969 after 20 years of service, having served in the Korean War. Herbert was a 32nd Degree Mason with memberships in Orange Grove Lodge #635 F&AM, Gulfport and Washington Daylight Lodge #14, Washington, D.C. He was a member of Grand York Rite Bodies of MS, Gulfport #121, Scottish Rite of Freemasonary, Southern Juridation, Gulfport, Shriners of North America, Joppa Temple, Biloxi and the Country Music Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee Archie Mapp. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with Masonic Rites and military honors. Aug 24 Johnny "Block" Briggs, Jr., 48, a native of Gulfport, was born on June 2, 1960, died August 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Briggs, Sr. and Bobbie Jean Briggs. Interment: Pine Ridge Gardens, 28th St., Gulfport. Gary David Lane, 61, of D'Iberville, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Gary was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lurline and Howard Lane. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Dorothy Nell Spears Murphy, of Vanport, PA age 77, died on Sunday, August 24 at her home. Born on September 23, 1930 in Gulfport, MS she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Glendora Dubois Spears. She was preceded in death by her husband; Norman Murphy in 1979, sisters; Carol Jean Davis, Mildred Thomas Cucurallo, brothers; Senate August Spears and Leslie Thomas. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Bessie Parker, died August 24, 2008 at the age of 79. Preceded in death her husband, Ezra Parker, her parents: Lennie and Ernice Goodman; two brothers: Roy Goodman and Frank Goodman; three sisters: Lois Mapp, Mattie Ruth Loper and Adamie Mae Goodman; She was also preceded in death by two husbands: Pete Johnson and Tommie Edward. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park. Aug 25 John Wesley Barnes, Jr., 59, died August 25, 2008 in Biloxi ; born on August 1, 1949 in Hermanville, MS to the late John Wesley Barnes, Sr. and the late Dorothy Mae Barnes. He was educated at Addison High School in Port Gibson, MS, where he later transferred to North Gulfport High School where he graduated. John was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Christopher Fritzgerald Barnes. Services: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Canal Road, Gulfport, MS. Wesley Burns Clower, 22, of Oklahoma City, OK, died August 25, 2008. A simple graveside service will be held at East Fork Cemetery in the East Fork Community. Dr. Talmadge Smith will officiate. Wesley was born December 21, 1985 in Gulfport, MS. He was the son of Ray Clower and his wife, Chris of East Fork, MS, and Nan Wesley James and husband, Bill of Canton, MS. Mr. Clower is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Clower and his maternal grandparents, Hike and Nancy Wesley. Jones family Funeral Services in McComb, MS. Anna Binion White Cotten, age 88, of Ridgeland, MS died August 25, 2008 in Ridgeland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Stevens Cotten, and her parents, John Binion and Corrin Lee White. A.B. was born in Poplarville, MS. After graduating from Ole Miss where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority, she married John Stevens Cotten, DDS, and they celebrated over fifty five years of marriage. They volunteered extensively with the Christian Medical Society in Honduras, ministering for a month each year for twenty six years. She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Gulfport. Funeral service: Trinity United Methodist Church, Gulfport. Burial: Poplarville City Cemetery. Johnnie Benjamin Stewart, Sr., age 73, of Gulfport, died August 25, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Thelma Stewart. Burial: Finley Cemetery, Gulfport. Aug 26 James Curtis Barnes, Sr., 83, of Gulfport, died August 26, 2008. Born in McHenry and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and received the Purple Heart. He was a former boat captain. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Z. Barnes Services: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport. Junius James Criddell, born Sept. 16, 2008, in Biloxi, MS. Junius volunteered to serve our country in the U.S. Army where he earned several awards as a paratrooper and other medals of honor. He was honorably discharged in 1968 after a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was elected president of the Boilermakers Local 693 and served for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his father, James T. Criddell. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery where he will receive military honors. Matthew M. "Matt" Hoffman, 56, of Panama City, FL, died August 26, 2008, at a local hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Castle Pollard, Ireland, and had lived in Panama City since 1987. Matt retired as a Tech Sergeant after 20 years in the USAF, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father. After his military service, Matt received his AA in nursing at Gulf Coast Community College. Matt worked a number of years in home health care, and last worked at Tyndall AFB Clinic as a RN Case Manager. He was predeceased by his father, Wylie W. Hoffman. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery at a later date. Pauline Webb Ladner, age 84, of Gulfport died August 26, 2008 in Pass Christian. She was born in Mobile, AL and was a resident of the Coast for most of her life. She retired in 1987 as Secretary of the Training Evaluation Division, 3300 Technical Training Wing at Keesler Technical Training Center. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Deszie Darnell Williams, born May 25, 1972, August 26, 2008. Service: Social Hill MB Baptist Church, McComb, MS. Aug 27 Annie Allen, 100, of Gulfport, MS died Wed. Aug. 27, 2008 in Gulfport. Service: Sat. 9-6-08 at 1 p.m. Morning Star Baptist Church, Gulfport. Burial Monroe Memorial Park. J. T. Hall F.H. E.L. "Bud" Cates, 65, of Saucier, died Aug. 27, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Cates was in the U.S. Armed Forces, U.S. Navy branch. Visitation: Moore Funeral Home in Wiggins. Funeral service in the funeral home chapel. James Lynn Forrester, 69, a longtime resident of Long Beach, MS, died August 27, 2008. He served his country in the Navy. He retired after 24 years of service including Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Lydia Forrester, his parents, Clyde and Nancy Forrester of El Paso, and a son, Rodney Forrester. A private family burial will take place at a later date Judy Carroll Freed, age 66, of Long Beach died August 27, 2008 in Long Beach. She was born in Biloxi.. Mrs. Freed was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Freed, Jr.; a daughter, Sandra Freed; three sisters and five brothers. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. David Swanier, age 53, born in Gulfport, MS, December 26, 1955, died Aug. 27, 2008 in Gulfport He was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in Gulfport. David graduated from Harrison Central High School and joined the Army where he served 4 years. He was then employed by the federal government for 24 years, mostly at the Veteran's Administration. David was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Martin, grandmother, Lucille Swanier, grand father, Garfield Swanier, aunts, Cora Merrell, Velma Douglas, Joann Weston, uncles, Garfield Swanier and James Swanier. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery, where he will receive military honors. Robert W. Widmer, 67, died August 27, 2008. Graveside services: Biloxi National Cemetery. Aug 28 Patsy Jane Fisher Bowlin, age 66, of Biloxi ,died August 28, 2008 in Gulfport. She was a native of Meridian, MS, and a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur W. and Janie Bruton; and a sister, Shelby Brown. Burial: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach. Chester D. Byers, age 85, a resident of Long Beach, died August 28, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean M. Byers, and his parents, Ernest Byers and Mary L. Byers. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Burial with Masonic Rites, Long Beach City Cemetery. Aug 29 Evelyn M. Cross, age 81, of Long Beach, died August 29, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Cross spent most of her life on the Coast. She owned and operated Cross Grocery Store for 30 years. Mrs. Cross was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Cross; her son Ronald Elliott Brown; her parents, Allen and Ruth Neal; and her sister Shirley Howard. Burial: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach. Robert (Bob) C. McBee, age 84, died August 29, 2008 in Diamondhead. Mr. McBee served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. McBee was a life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the DAV (Disabled Veterans) and Chaplain of the Gulf Coast Purple Heart Association. Mr. McBee was preceded in death by his first wife Ruth McBee; and his parents Earnest and Myrtle McBee. Services: Biloxi National Cemetery Aug 30 Ray Carter, age 84, of Woolmarket, Ms died Aug. 30, 2008, in Biloxi. He was born Jan. 14, 1924 in McLaurin, MS to the late John A.P. Carter and Kitty Belle Carter. Ray Carter was a proud combat veteran of WWII. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945 as a machine gunner in the campaigns of Normandy (D-Day), Northern France, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland and Central Europe. After leaving the Army, he moved to Biloxi, and later retired from the Civil Service at KAFB, having served as crew chief of the Fire Department. Mr. Carter was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Sons of the American Revolution. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Faye Carter Morse and Annie Margaret Carter Hartfield; brothers: J.A.P. Carter, Burl D. Carter, Malcolm Ross Carter, and Rogers Carter. Burial: Coalville Cemetery. Mr. John Earl "Doc" Holliday, Sr., 72, of Saucier, MS, died August 30, 2008, at his home. Doc was a native of Vicksburg, MS. He joined the U. S. Air Force and retired as Tech Sergeant after 20 years of service. After retirement he was employed with Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, as a training instructor for 19 years. Doc was preceded in death by his father, Lamar Holliday and wife, Minda, of Edwards; his mother, Anna Loid Stevens Poland of Vicksburg, MS; and a sister, Mattie Ruth Mooney of Winona, MS. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors. Aug 31 Uriel Ray Kennedy, Jr., 54, of D'Iberville died Sunday, August 31, 2008 in Biloxi. Charles Jules "Charlie" Mires, Sr., age 75 and a resident of Gulfport, died August 31, 2008 in Starkville, MS. Mr. Mires was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis O. Mires, and his mother, G. Odeal Mires. Memorial Service at the funeral home. Mary Grace Morrison Thomas, age 83, of Gulfport, died Monday, September 1, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Thomas grew up in Heidelberg, Mississippi. She received her Bachelors degree at Mississippi Southern College and her Masters at USM. Mrs. Thomas first taught in Petal Mississippi. In 1966 she moved to Gulfport to work as an administrator for the Harrison County School District. In 1969 she became a reading supervisor for Pass Christian Schools. In 1971 Mrs. Thomas established Gulf Coast Education Center for children with learning disabilities. She served several terms as President of the Mississippi Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. She also served the National Association for Children with Learning Disabilities in several capacities and was appointed by Governor Cliff Finch to the Mississippi Board for Children. Mrs. Thomas was appointed by Judge Lawerence Semske as a VIP with the Harrison County Family Court. In 1988-1989 Bill Hyatt and Mary Grace served as King and Queen Fidelity XXVI with the Gulfport Elks Lodge where she was a long time active member with the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of Mississippi City United Methodist Church. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her first husband, Orville Malcolm "Prof" Thomas; her son Malcolm Morrison "Mac" Thomas; and her second husband James Austin Carruth. Funeral services: Mississippi City United Methodist Church. Burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg, Jasper County, MS. Additional Comments: I do not have any family records on these families. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ms/harrison/obits/august557gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/msfiles/ File size: 70.2 Kb