Harrison County MsArchives Obituaries.....Death, Notices 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 July 3, 2008, 10:34 pm free online newspapers Harrison County, MS - Copied Death Notices - June 2008 These are not all deaths for the county. June 1 Van Stanford Bookout, Sr., age 78, of Saucier, died June 1, 2008 in Gulfport. Preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Sandra Picard, and two brothers, Dan Bookout and Don Bookout. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served in the Korean War. Burial: Floral Hills Cemetery with military honors and a Masonic Graveside service. Frederick Kinchen, 64, of Gulfport, died June 1, 2008. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. Jean L. Toth, age 79, of Long Beach, died June 1, 2008 in Gulfport. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. Joseph Edward Yon, age 59, of Woolmarket, MS, died June 1, 2008 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father E.J. Yon. Burial: Coalville Cemetery. June 2 J. C. Cook, age 72, of Gulfport, died June 2, 2008 in Gulfport; born in Fayette, AL. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary K. Morgan. Graveside service: Wolf River Cemetery. Wayne Jackson, age 44, of Gulfport, died June 2, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Susan Elizabeth Miller, 48, of Gulfport, died June 2, 2008 in Gulfport. She was a native of Dade County, FL. Visitation: Bradford-O'Keefe, 15th St., Gulfport. Sharon Nell Pavolini, age 67, of Ocean Springs, died June 2, 2008, in Ocean Spring. Born on March 13, 1941, to Louis and Inez Ryan Pavolini. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Inez Ryan Pavolini, and a brother, David Louis Pavolini. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery. Thomas John Skrmetti, Sr., 82, native of Biloxi, died June 2, 2008, in Biloxi. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During World War II, he was one of thousands of young sailors and Marines who saw the American flag raised over Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, where he served as a machine gunner in the United States Marine Corps. He also fought in the battles of Saipan, Guam and Okinawa. He later was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and served in Korea from November 1950 to May 1951. Mr. Skrmetti married Ursula Margaret Simmons in 1947 and together they had seven sons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ursula Margaret Simmons Skrmetti; his son, Captain Gregory Brian Skrmetti, Sr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mateo Skrmetti, Sr.; and his sister, Mary Ann Cummins. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. Raindy Shaiyana Soth, age 5, of Gulfport, MS, died June 2, 2008 in Gulfport. Born: April 2003, birthplace: Providence, RI. Patsy "Pat" G. Vierling, age 71, of Biloxi, died June 2, 2008 in Gulfport. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. Dr. Elwyn Nathaniel Wilkinson Jr., 70, died June 2, 2008 in Edwardsville, IL. He was born May 31, 1938 in Louisville, KY to the late Elwyn N. & Mary (Riley) Wilkinson Sr. He and the former Nancy Wade were married in Gulfport, MS. June 3 Lela Darlene Alvarez, age 50, of Gulfport, died June 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Services: Olivet Baptist Church. Burial: Pine Ridge Gardens. Dr. James Edward Byrd, 82, died June 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola Byrd, of Picayune, MS, and an older brother, Arthur Byrd, Jr. He joined the Merchant Marine Cadet Corps in 1942, when he was 17 years old. After a tour of duty in the South Pacific, he served in the Army of Occupation in Paris, France. Jim made an anatomical gift of his body to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, so there will be no funeral or burial services. Memorial Service: New Hope Baptist Church, Landon Road, Gulfport. Roderick Earl "Hoop" Chambers, 33, born on November 26, 1974 to Emmette Chambers Jr. and Bettie Chambers, died June 3, 2008 in Biloxi. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Adella Jackson, Frank Johnson, Ruby Chambers, and Emmette Chambers Sr. Services: First Missionary Baptist of Handsboro, 1100 E. Pass Road. Burial: MS City Cemetery. Melanie Marie Johnson, 45, of Gulfport, died June 3, 2008. Buried Wiggins, MS. Chase Cummings Hensley, age 23, of Ocean Springs, MS, died June 3, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Chase was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 26, 1984, until his family moved to Ocean Springs in 1998. Memorial Service: Biloxi National Cemetery. Dosha "Ted" Kordek, 79, of Biloxi, MS died June 3, 2008 in Niceville, FL; a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Internment: Biloxi National Cemetery. James Louis Marasco, age 48, of Long Beach, died June 3, 2008. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike and Josephine Marasco and James Leonard and Annie Mae Shirley; and his adored uncle, Ford L. Allen. Burial: Allen Cemetery. Louella Marie Martino, age 81, of Pascagoula, MS, died June 3, 2008 in Denham Springs, LA. Born on July 24,1926 in Biloxi, MS. Preceded in death by her parents George E. and Edith L. Smith; husband Arnold L. Martino; brothers James E. Smith and Joseph B. Smith. Interment: Jackson County Memorial Park, Pascagoula. Susan Elizabeth Miller, age 48, of Gulfport, died June 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Richard Lee Norris, 81, of Biloxi, MS, June 3, 2008 in Biloxi. He was a native of Dayton, OH and a longtime resident of Lexington, KY. He was a retired Tech Sgt. in the USAF and served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Norris was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Norris; two brothers, James and Robert Norris, and two sisters, Barbara and Martha. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. Rita Favre Pavolini, age 92, died June 3, 2008, in Montgomery, AL, where she had lived since shortly after Hurricane Katrina. Born Oct 29, 1915 in Bay St. Louis, MS. Mrs. Pavolini was a Gulfport native and a graduate of Gulfport High School. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest & Winona Favre; her husband, Leandres "Bud" Pavolini and her brothers, Alvin Favre, Ervin "Duck" Favre, Milton Favre, and Bobby Favre. Graveside service: Evergreen Gardens, Gulfport. Carl R. Schulz, age 60, a resident of Gulfport, died June 3, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren L. Schulz, Sr. and his sister, Eleanor Schulz. Mr. Schulz was a native of New Orleans. He was the owner and operator of Schulz Hearing Aid Lab in Gulfport. The Memorial Service at Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 49N., Gulfport. Jerry Lee "Ike" Thomas, Sr., 49, died June 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Canal Road. Stephen Harold Waters, age 49, died June 3rd in Aurora, CO. He was the son of Bill and Pat Waters of Biloxi, MS. Stephen was preceded in death by his Brother, Mickey Waters and Grandparents. A private memorial service will be held in Washington, NC at a later date. June 4 Raymond Earl Breland, age 68 of Picayune, MS, died June 4, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Breland served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Second Brigade Commander in the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, and active member of the Pearl River County Historical Society. He is preceded in death by his father: J. K. Breland and his mother: Frances E. Cain. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Robert Anthony Calvey, 83, died June 4, 2008. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Robert Anthony Calvey, age 83, born May 17, 1925, in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Calvey was a resident of Harvest, AL and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA and Diamondhead, MS. Died June 4, 2008, at the Birmingham VA Medical Center in AL. Robert served in the U. S. Navy as Yeoman Second Class Officer during WWII and Korean Wars with accolades. He spoke highly of his Navy fellowship and all his friends at the U. S. Armed Services Home in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo H. Calvey; mother, Mary S. Calvey; brother, Thomas Calvey; Twin Sister Gloria; and sister Mary Ann. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. EOC Jack Lloyd Fennell, Sr., U.S. Navy, Ret., age 71, of Long Beach, died June 4, 2008 in Long Beach, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Bates Fennell and Olivia Estelle Fennell; his daughter, Jackie Lynn Fennell; and his son, Jack Lloyd Fennell, Jr. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years where he was a Vietnam War veteran, earning the rank of EOC. He retired from Civil Service at the Seabee Base after twenty years where he was the general foreman of the Public Works Dept. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors. Clifton E. Ladner, age 84, of Lizana, MS, died June 4, 2008 in Pass Christian. He served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Ladner is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Ladner and Senora Ladner; his brother; Jackie Ladner; and his sisters, Emma Lee Weaver and Edna VanSickle. Visitation: Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 49N, Gulfport. Alvin Levon Oatis, age 56, of Gulfport, was born on February 1, 1952 to David and Lillie Mae Oatis in Prentiss, MS. Died June 4, 2008 in Gulfport. Alvin was preceded in death by his parent, David and Lillie Mae Oatis; two sisters, Mary Nell Smith and Lillie Ruth Oatis; three brothers: Ervin J. Oatis, David Oatis and Claude Oatis. Burial: Pine Ridge Cemetery, Gulfport, MS. Charles W. Rowan, age 84, of Saucier, died June 4, 2008 in Saucier; born: Sept. 5, 1923. June 5 William Louis Catalanotto, 41, of Gulfport, died June 5, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Catalanotto was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Montz. Services: Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. George A. Lurry, 69, of Pass Christian, died June 5, 2008 in Gulfport; body was shipped to Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Joliet, IL for funeral and burial. J. T. Hall Funeral Home, Inc., Gulfport. June 6 Charles Cameron, Jr., age 61, of Gulfport died June 6, 2008, in Gulfport. Robert L. "Bob" Daniels, Jr., age 83, died June 6, 2008, in Gulfport. He was born September 26, 1924, in Jackson, MS to Robert Lee and Ida Reeves Daniels, but the family relocated to Gulfport in 1928. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1942 and served in the latter part of World War II as a flag yeoman with the Seventh Fleet in the Pacific, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, earning four ribbons and one battle star. Mr. Daniels was appointed official chancery court reporter in 1956 and served until 1968 when he was appointed official U. S. District Court reporter. Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by his first wife Ruth and his sister Alice May Anders and husband Jack. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Hoyte Chesley Johnson, 69, died June 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melanie Marie Johnson. A "Celebration of Life" will be held at New Hope Baptist Church. Bonnie Sibley McCullough, 87, died June 6, 2008 in Shreveport, LA, near her home in Mansfield, LA. She lived in Gulfport, MS, until her marriage. Bonnie graduated from Gulfport High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Milton Sibley, of Gulfport, MS; her husband, E.O. McCullough; Bonnie's sister, Rose Marie William; and brothers, Delma Sibley, Hannis Sibley, Milton Sibley and Clifton Sibley. Funeral: First Methodist Church, Mansfield, LA. Jennifer Herring McLeod, age 51, of Gulfport, died June 6, 2008 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norris Herring and Betty Louise Herring; and a brother, Bradley Charles Herring. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. Edward "Big Earl" Phelps, Jr., 39, of Gulfport died June 6, 2008 in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Zellowene Shoemaker Phelps and two nephews, James Davis and Kevel Matthew Felton, Jr. Funeral Home on 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. William Thomas (Tommy) Randall, 74, of Gulfport died June 6, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Randall was preceded in death by his parents W.T. and Epsie Randall; brothers Jimmy, Malcolm, and W.M.; and sisters Doris Robinson, Emma Moore, Lois Hayes, and Jean Puckett. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Myrtle R. Troutman, 92, of Gulfport died June 6, 2008 in Gulfport. Service: Morning Star Baptist Church, Gulfport. Burial Monroe Memorial Park. Dwyanette Washington, 44, of Winston-Salem, NC, died June 6, 2008. Services: St. Stephens Catholic Church, DeLisle. Interment: St. Stephens Cemetery, DeLisle, Harrison County, MS.. June 7 Brenda (Love) Anderson, died June 7, 2008 in Arkansas. Interment: Monroe Park, Gulfport. Mrs. Patricia Louise Cannette, 73, of D'Iberville, MS, died June 7, 2008, in D'Iberville; preceded in death by her parents, George and Olga Moran; a son, Darrin Cannette; grandson, Brandon Breal; brother, Matt Moran; sister, Barbara Jean Moran, and a brother-in-law, Leo Nelson. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. Mrs. Eniz V. Davis, 95, of Biloxi, MS, died June 7, 2008, in Biloxi; born January 16, 1913 in Leavenworth, KS. She was the daughter of Charles and Anastasia Rouyer. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Doyce E. Davis; two sons, Donald Edward and James Richard Davis; brother, Clement C. Rouyer; and sister, Helen Marie Ozarkiewicz. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. Dale M. Hill Sr., 82, of D'Iberville, MS, died June 7, 2008, in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Born August 9, 1925, a son of Dale and Gertrude (Saltzman) Quilin. He is survived by seven children; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a brother, Ray Smith. Dale served in the Navy for two years, and retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant in 1969 after 21 years of service. He served in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. After retiring in 1969, he moved to Rantoul, Ill., where he resided until 1980. He then permanently retired in Biloxi, MS. Funeral services: Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove, Rantoul, ILL. Burial: Maplewood Cemetery. Paul Wallace McEwan, age 75 and a resident of Morris, AL, died June 7, 2008, in Morris, AL. Born Westfield, MA, Mar. 4, 1933. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery Grace Lillian Olive Morris, 76, died June 7, 2008. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wildfork, AL. Sherri "Missy" McDonald, age 36, died June 7, 2008 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by Eddie McDonald, father; Mary "Sugar Pie" Conner, maternal grandmother; Marie McDonald, paternal grandmother; Ernest James, maternal grandfather; and Marilyn Dedeaux, aunt. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Canal Road. Steven Bryan Murrell, 52, of D'Iberville died June 7, 2008. There will be a gathering only on June 11, 2008 at the Howard Ave. Chapel. Bryan S. Reed, 42, of Saucier, died June 7, 2008, in Saucier. Mr. Reed was sent from the F.H., Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, to Williams & Lord F.H. in Greenwood, MS for services. James Earl Roberts, 63, of Gulfport, died June, 7, 2008 in Gulfport. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Gulfport. Jerry Lee "Mane" Thomas, Sr., born in Gulfport, MS on May 10, 1959 to Jimmie Lee and Lillie Mae Thomas. He was the fourth child of eight children. One sister, Sandra Faye Thomas and his parents preceded him in death. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Canal Road, Gulfport. (death date not listed) June 8 Geraldine Tucker Badinger, age 86, of Long Beach, died June 8, 2008, Long Beach. Mrs. Badinger was born in New Orleans, LA on February 15, 1922. She is preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Bishop Tucker, father, Jack Tucker, son, Earl John Badinger, Jr., sister, Audrey Morgan and granddaughter, Kimberly Berglund. There will be a memorial service for family and friends to be scheduled at a later date at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Long Beach. George L. Baker, Jr., 84, formerly of Biloxi, passed away. (no death date listed) Funeral services: June 9, 2008, Christ Independent Methodist Church, Palatka, FL. Published in The Sun Herald on 6/8/2008. Geany 'Gean' Rollin Curlee, 81, died June 8, 2008. A native of Biloxi, and had been a resident of Isle of Wight County, VA for the past 20 years. Gean was a Navy veteran of WWII and Korea. He retired from the military as a Chief Petty Officer in 1969 after 20 years of service. After retirement, Gean remained of the Tiger Team (U.S. Navy) and continued to work with the nuclear Titan submarines. He was an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ. He was a member of Bethany. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Bowles Curlee. Graveside service: Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. Robert (Peewee) M. King, age 75, of Saucier, died June 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gay S. King; his parents; and his brother, Bill King. (no other info added) In Memory of: Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Knippers, born Monday, June 8, 1970 in Jackson County, MS. Died Friday, May 6, 1988 in Biloxi, Harrison County, MS. Daughter of C. Wayne Knippers and Patricia (Creel) Kendrick. Cindy last attended Pascagoula High School and also a member Parkway Baptist Church, Pascagoula. Buried Union Cemetery, Moss Point, MS. Sadly missed by her family and friends. She was: Granddaughter of: C. D. Knippers and Ellis M. Knippers of LA and Pascagoula, MS; & Curtis Creel and Gloria (Pendarvis) Creel of Moss Point. G-grandparents: Hardy H. Creel and Della M. (Wiggins) Creel of Grand Bay, AL & Guy G. Pendarvis and Anna Mae (Kumpakiske) Schultz of Jackson County, MS. GG-grandparents: J. J. Pendarvis and Mary E. “Molly” (Jones) Pendarvis of Jackson County, MS. GGG-grandparents: Elijah Creel and Vina (Dearman) Creel Stapleton, of Mobile County, AL & Christopher C. Wiggins & Martha S. (Owens) Wiggins of Choctaw County, AL. GGG-grandparents: Henry Kress Schultz and Marie M. (Mie) Schultz, born Russia, resided in Moss Point. Isabel M. Rogers, age 87, died June 8, 2008 in Ashville, N.C. Mrs. Rogers was born in Rio Piedra, Puerto Rico, and had been a resident of Biloxi, MS, from 1959 to 1978. Private service: Biloxi Cemetery. Joseph West, Jr., 80, of Biloxi, MS, died June 8, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. West was a native of Beaver, OH and a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, CO. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1968 as a Sgt. Major. Mr. West was stationed at Keesler AFB in 1946. He also served in the Korean War where he received several medals of honor including a Bronze Star. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Maria Dornhofer West. A memorial service will be held at a later date. June 9 William W. "Bill" Butt, 68, a resident of Biloxi since 1965, died June 9, 2008, the day of his 45th wedding anniversary. Born in Pocahontas, VA. He retired from Keesler A.F.B. after 20 years of service with the Air Force. He had worked with WLOX as an engineer for the past 30 years. Bill was a volunteer fireman with D'Iberville and West Jackson County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Butt, four half-sisters and one half-brother. Internment: D'Iberville Memorial Park. Doris R. Greathouse, 80, of Biloxi, MS died June 9, 2008 in Metairie, LA at East Jefferson General Hospital following complications from general anesthesia. She was born in McAdoo, PA and lived in Biloxi, MS for the past 28 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John P. Greathouse, a retired Coast Guard Pilot. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Catherine Milner Page, age 77, of Petal, MS, died June 9, 2008 in Gulfport. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on Apr. 19, 1931. Preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Page. Private memorial service for the family at a later date. Elliott W. Shallin, age 83, a native of New York, and a resident of New Orleans, died June 9, 2008. Son of the late Michael and Fanny Shallin. Mr. Shallin was a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. June 10 MSgt Robert V. Dory, USAF, retired, age 74, born Aug. 1933, Lawton, OK., died June 10, 2008 in Biloxi. He retired from the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant having served 3 years with the Navy the Korean War and over 20 years in the Air Force, including service in Vietnam. Preceded in death by his wife: Nancy Jane Dory; parents: William Robert and Minnie Hattie Winkler Dory; sister: Rose Ann Yoder; and brother: Harold Jackson Dory. Graveside Service: Biloxi National Cemetery. Yolanda S. McNair-Preston, 53 of Silver Creek, MS, died June 10, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. Helen K. Saucier Sullivan, 78, of Biloxi, born Mar. 3, 1930, died June 10, 2008 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Smith. She is survived by her five children; two sisters; 15 grandchildren; and 33 greatgrandchildren. Graveside service: Coalville Cemetery, Biloxi. Her son-in-law, Pastor Charlie Haynes, of Picayune will officiate. June 11 Talmage Durr, age 63, a resident of Gulfport, MS, born on December 25, 1944 to Corey and Mollie Durr in Picayune, MS. Died June 11, 2008 in Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, James and Coleman Durr. Burial: Picayune Cemetery, Picayune, MS V. D. "Red" Dye, age 58, of Saucier, died June 11, 2008, in Gulfport. Preceded in death by his parents, Van and Emma Dye; his brothers, Benson "Bill" Dye , Everett "Cat" Dye, and Venson "Coot" Dye; and his sister, Faye Reid. Interment: Dye Cemetery, Saucier. Bennie Nall, 66, of Biloxi, died June 11, 2008 in Biloxi. Mrs. Linda Marie White, age 51, born in Gulfport, MS, February 4, 1957, died June 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mamie Ruth Anderson, her brother, Louis C. Anderson, and her sister, Kathleen Jones. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Gulfport. June 12 Warren C. Perry, Sr., 86, of D'Iberville, died June 12, 2008. Warren was a native of Chicago, IL. He served in the U.S. 5th Army in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, France, PO Valley and Rhineland from 1940-1949. He received one Silver Star and three Bronze Battle Stars. Warren was also a retired Teamster. Warren is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Rosalie Perry, brother, Bill Perry and grandson, David Perry. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery with U.S. Army Honors. Frances L. Harris, age 84, of Gulfport, died June 12, 2008, in Gulfport. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Ron Hulbert, 64, of Biloxi, died June 12, 2008 in Gulfport. Preceded in death by his father, Billy Hulbert; mother, Sarah Cooper; and grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Hodges. Visitation: 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi. Priscilla Jean Jones, 45, of Gulfport, MS, died June 12, 2008. Born in Laurel, MS. She was preceded death by her father, Percy L. Jones. Services: Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 10587 Auto Mall Parkway, D'Iberville MS. Burial: Nora Davis Cemetery, Laurel, MS. Spencer Damean Schane, infant son of Stephen Schane and Holly Vazquez, died June 12, 2008. June 13 Mr. Dorsey D. Bosserman, 75, Biloxi, MS, died Friday, June 13, 2008, in Biloxi, formerly resided in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee, CA area. No services have been planned. Gary F. Jenkins, 48, of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Gulfport, died June 13, 2008 in Brooksville, FL. Turner F.H. Richard James (Ricky) Moran, age 52, a resident of Lizana, MS, died June 13, 2008 in Lizana, MS. Mr. Moran was preceded in death by his mother, Beaulah Moran. Interment: Wolf River Cemetery. Mrs. Betty Ann Rasheed, 60, of Gulfport died June 13, 2008. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park. John S. White, Jr., 66, Gulfport, died June 13, 2008. Mr. White is preceded in death by his parents, John S. White, Sr., Millie Blackwell White; a sister, Yvonne Boykins and a brother, Ronald White. Interment: Monroe Memorial Park. June 14 Mrs. Doris Padgett Creel, 80, a longtime resident of Biloxi before moving to Lucedale, died June 14, 2008, in Lucedale. Mrs. Creel was born in Amite, LA. Mrs. Creel was preceded in death by her former husbands, Herman Hebert, Billie Pickett and Francis Creel; parents, James and Ollie Mills Padgett; sisters Carolyn Warden and Robin Oehler; and an honorary sister, Nell Hebert.Interment: Long Beach City Cemetery, Long Beach, MS. Qualan Alexander Evans, age 13, born September 1, 1994 in Gulfport, MS to Lance Leo Evans, Sr. and Patsy Ann Evans. Died June 14, 2008 in Nashville, TN. He was born a triplet. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandfather, Arthur Junior Carr. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. Lt. Col. Curtis D. Green, U.S. Army, retired, age 74, of Saucier, died June 14, 2008, in Gulfport. He retired from the United States Army on October 30, 1973, having served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He started his military career with the first organized unit of the Green Berets and later attended flight school and completed his military career as a pilot. Mr. Green is preceded in death by his parents, George & Dovie Green and his brother, George Green, Jr. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors. Mr. Lester Alan Lanning, age 50, a native of Gulfport, died June 14, 2008, in Gulfport after a lengthy battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. He is preceded in death by his father, Russell W. Lanning, Sr. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Janet "Nanny" Mayer. Memorial service: St. Ann's Catholic Church, Hwy 53, Lizana. Cheryl Lynn Reeves, 49, of Biloxi died June 14, 2008 at USA Medical Center. She was a native of North Biloxi for 37 years. She is preceded in death by her mother and two grandchildren. Interment: Finley Cemetery. Jessie R.T. Taylor, 81, of Long Beach died June 14, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Taylor, Sr.; her parents; two sons, Albert Lee, Rayfread Parker; a sister and a brother. Funeral Services: Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Long Beach. Helen Smith, age 86, of Lyman, died June 14, 2008 in Wiggins, Stone County, MS. Preceded in death by her husband S. K. Smith. Funeral services: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Saucier. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Robert Alan Underwood, 29, born Sept. 27, 1978 in Wichita Falls, TX. Robert was a resident of Metairie, LA and a longtime resident of D'Iberville, MS, died June 14, 2008. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harvery L. Underwood of Gainesville, GA. Burial: D'Iberville Memorial Park. June 15 Donovan Baker, 60, of D'Iberville, MS, died June 15, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Baker was a native of Lafollett, TN. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Baker; brother, Maurice Baker. A visitation with a Memorial Service at the Howard Ave. Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Biloxi. Patrick Joseph "Pat" Fallo, Sr., 71, a native of Biloxi, MS, died June 15, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Inez Fallo. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. Thelma Marcum, 56, of Biloxi, died June 15, 2008. Memorial Service: New Community Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Nixon St., Biloxi Gordon E. Uren, 87, of Biloxi, died June 15, 2008. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. June 16 Anne Arnold, age 77, of Biloxi, died June 16, 2008 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy G. "Pete" Arnold, Sr.; and her grandson, Mark Arnold. Mrs. Arnold had been a resident of Biloxi for 39 years and was a Pre-school teacher. She volunteered nine years in the library at Woolmarket Elementary School and at North Woolmarket Elementary School. Anne was recognized as Parent of the Year three times through the Woolmarket Elementary School, 2000-01, 2001-02, and 2005-06. She was named Volunteer of the Year at North Woolmarket Elementary School for 2007-08. Inurnment: Biloxi National Cemetery. Marie Craig Barrett, 83, of Gulfport, died June 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd John Barrett, and her son, Dennis Malcolm Barrett. Burial: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach, MS. Frederick Phillip Dillistone, Jr., age 91, of Gulfport, died June 16, 2008 in Gulfport. He was a native of Hattiesburg and a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Dillistone was preceded in death by a son, Phil Dillistone. Graveside service: Long Beach City Cemetery. Donald Johnson, age 70, of Gulfport, MS, died June 16, 2008 in Gulfport. Services will be private. Jane Thomas Fitzsimmons Moore, age 76, of Gulfport, died June 16, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Moore is preceded in death by her parents, Claude & Dorothy Karr Thomas; her daughters, Cathy Fitzsimmons and Patti Fitzsimmons; her brother, David Thomas and her grandson, Caleb Green. A Celebration of Life Service: St. Peters by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Gulfport. Bernadine L. Redmond, age 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away on June 16, 2008 at home tended by her husband, Henry. She was born April 19, 1930 in Creal Springs, IL. Memorial service: Cedar Lake Methodist Church, Biloxi. Peter V. Skrmetta, Jr., died June 16, 2008, in Melbourne, FL; born August 3, 1947, in Biloxi, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Peter V. Sr. and Lucretia Misko Skrmetta. Private services will be held in Florida at a later date. June 17 Harry Arthur Bennett, age 88, of Gulfport died June 17, 2008, in Gulfport. Burial: Lumberton City Cemetery. Annie B. Harris age 60 of Gulfport, MS passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Gulfport. Levi Jackson Odom, 74, of Picayune, died June 17, 2008 in Picayune, MS. Born on November 12, 1933 in Pollard, AL. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving as an aircraft mechanic and received an Honorable Discharge on June 19, 1959. After working for four years as a civilian for the Air Force, he was transferred to Picayune, MS in 1965 where he served as the NASA Comptroller at what is now Stennis Space Center. In December 1988, he retired after 30 years of government service and was known and respected by his NASA co-workers as "The Bean Counter." He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Lee Odom; his brother, Joice Ray Odom; his sister, Vera Mae Wilkerson; and his mother, Leona Izella Odom. Burial: Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Picayune, MS. June 18 John Edward Johnson, age 87, of Brooklyn, MS, died June 18, 2008, in Brooklyn, He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Johnson; his granddaughter Susan Johnson; his great-grandchildren: Triston Wallace, Dallas Bennett and Katelyn Bennett; and her brothers and sisters: Bobby Johnson, Dempsey Johnson, Marie Ryan, Margie Johnson, and Loreen Johnson. IntermentL Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Wilson Vanis Hedrick, age 2˝, of Sevierville, TN, died June 18, 2008 in Sevierville. Wilson was preceded in death by his grandmother Clarice D'Angelo and grandfather James Hedrick. Mass of Christian Burial: St. John's Catholic Church, Gulfport, MS. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Hoyt Laree Lee Ratcliff, age 76, of Gulfport, died June 18, 2008 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, X. L. Ratcliff; her parents, Harmon Lee, Sr. and Ruby Diede; her son, Phillip W. Ratcliff; one brother; and three sisters. Burial: Southern Memorial Park Cemetery, Biloxi. Denham Spikes Roberson, age 79, of Gulfport died June 18, 2008. Born in Jackson, MS to Thomas Albert and Annie Mae McNair Roberson. Denham retired from the United States Army after 21 years of service. He served in WW II and in Korea. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in battle. Denham was ROTC instructor at Auburn University, advisor to the National Guard in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and assigned to the ROTC detachment at the University of Southern Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers T. A., Earl and James Roberson and his sister Kitty Herrington.Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. William W. "Bill" Wack, Sr., 76, of Biloxi, MS, died June 18, 2008. US Air Force Veteran. Mr. Wack was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Margaret Wack; son, William Wack, Jr.; previous wife, Vivian Ann Cruso Wack. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. June 19 Ethel Faurie Bosarge, 67, of D'Iberville, died June 19, 2008 in D'Iberville. Ethel was preceded in death by her father, Oliver Faurie, mother, Georgette Faurie and granddaughter, Ronika Showalter. Interment: D'Iberville Memorial Park. Mr. Barney "Buddy" Byrd, 77, of Biloxi, MS died June 19, 2008 in Gulfport. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Byrd was an entrepreneur and the former owner of Bud's Mobile Homes, the Beach Arcade and the owner/operator of B. J. Helicopter Service in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Byrd was preceded in death by three children, Barney A. Byrd, Tracee Byrd Schermund and Barry J. Byrd; his parents, Lionel and Jeanette Byrd, and a brother, Lionel Byrd, Jr. Visitation: Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi, with a memorial service. Mrs. Dorothy G. Clark of Gulfport, died June 19, 2008 in Gulfport after a lengthy battle with dementia. Mrs. Clark was born in Newton, MS in March of 1919. She moved to the Coast in 1954 and opened Clark's Grocery, a convenience store and fuel station on Hwy 49 in Orange Grove. Mrs. Clark is preceded in death by her husband, Dan T. Clark, her father, mother, sister and two brothers, as well as her daughter Judy Blackwell and son Bobby Clark. Funeral services: Pine Bluff Baptist Church, Newton, MS. Burial: church cemetery. Charlie Louis Moore, settled in D'Iberville, MS with his only true love of 28 years with their children. He was a native of Hamilton, MS. Died June 19, 2008 in Biloxi at the age of 58. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Annie Mae Moore, his brother, Frank Moore, his sister, Doris Moore and her daughter, Annie Adeline Moore. Burial: D'Iberville Memorial Park. Tech Sgt. Charles Leon Nilges, Sr., U.S. Air Force, Ret., age 74, of Gulfport, died June 19, 2008 in Woolmarket. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine John (Tony) Nilges and Velma Nilges, and a step daughter, Danielle Wright. Burial: Coalville Cemetery, Biloxi. June 20 Jack Bailey, Sr., age 59, a resident of Gulfport, died June 20, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents, Dee and Mary Bailey; and his brother Benny Bailey. Memorial service: at F. H.,11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. TSGT. Louis S. Cantrell (Retired), age 86 of DeLisle, died, June 20, 2008 in Gulfport. He was born July 14, 1921 in Lynn, MA. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was on the USS Bayfield during the invasion of Normandy. Mr. Cantrell also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired from the Air Force. He served in the Merchant Marines during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Florence Lawton Cantrell; sisters, Ruby Hutchins, Vera Lovering, Priscilla Hyatt, and Jeanette Nottingham; and brothers, Melvin Cantrell and William Cantrell. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery will full military honors. Joel Franklin Epperson, Jr., age 90, born November 6, 1917 in Nashville, TN, and grew up in Pass Christian, MS. Died June 20, 2008 at his home in Hammond, LA. He served in the Army from 1941 until he was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant in 1946. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Epperson; and a son, Hugh B. Epperson. Memorial service: Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. Miles Scott Plaisance, born November 1, 1960, died June 20, 2008, after a strong battle with cancer. He was a member of Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his step-father Grover "Red" Bowers, his maternal grandparents, Edward Triche and Marceline Arceneaux Friche, and his paternal grandparents Sidney Plaisance and Armentine Matherne Plaisance. Scott's love of flying led to a 20 years 6 months career as a F16 crew chief with the United States Air Force, retiring in 2000 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his time in the Air Force he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal and Ribbon, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, the Air Force Training Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal and Ribbon, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Ribbon, the Humanitarian Service Medal and Ribbon, the NCO Professional Military Education Graduation Ribbon, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery with Military Honors and Masonic rites. Tristan Paul Prejean, age 24, of Assumption Parish, LA, died June 20, 2008. A Mass of Christian Burial: St. Elizabeth's in Paincourtville, LA. Another memorial service will be held in Bay St. Louis, MS, on Sunday, June 29, 2008. Thomas Lee Harris age 56 of Panama City, FL, died June 20, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. Donald "Seven" Purchase, 56, of Gulfport, MS, died June 20, 2008 in Gulfport, born in Deadwood-Lead area of South Dakota on May 13, 1951. He was preceded in death by a son, Jason McKenny. A celebration of his life will be held at "The Ponderosa", 22501 Mercedes Rd., Gulfport, MS. E.J. "Chunky" Spiers Jr. age 56, of Lizana, died June 20, 2008. Mr. Spiers was a longtime resident of Lizana and Necaise Crossing. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served in the Presidential Honor Guard. Mr. Spiers was preceded in death by his father, E.J. Spiers; his brother Joe Spiers; his nephew, Doug Spiers West and his stepfather, Thomas W. Bennett. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery with military honors. Edward E. Terry, died June 20, 2008. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. June 21 Mrs. Seaborn Wedgeworth Goss, 67, of Biloxi, MS, died June 21, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Goss was preceded in death by her parents, Seaborn and Edna Wedgeworth, and two brothers, Wiley Wedgeworth and Winston "Mickey" Wedgeworth. Interment: D'Iberville Memorial Park. Ruby Lee Dickey McClain Hayes, born June 16, 1929 in Benndale, George County, MS. She was one of sixteen children of the late Andrew Jackson Dickey and Olivia Fairley Dickey. She was a resident of Biloxi since the early 1950s. Died June 21, 2008 in Ocean Springs, MS at the age of 79. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hayes; both her parents; and nine brothers: Rev. Ulysses G. Dickey, Rev. Eugene G. Dickey, Sr., Dave Dickey, Virles Dickey, Bruner Dickey, Rev. A. A. Dickey, Harvey Lee Dickey, Ransom Dickey, and Marvin Dickey, Sr.; and five sisters: Gertrude Dickey Farve, Mary Dickey Todd, Beatrice Dickey Eady, Edith Dickey Gandy, and Eloise Dickey Brumfield Puryear. Services: Main Street Missionary Baptist Church, 321 Main St., Biloxi. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Nettie Cartrett Poole, died June 21, 2008, in Natchez, MS, where she had recently moved in order to be close to family. Born to John Olan and Luanna Doyle Cartrett in DeRidder, LA, on February 9, 1919, she became a permanent Gulfport resident by the age of three. She graduated from Gulfport High School and retired from civil service with the payroll department at Keesler Air Force Base. She was married to J. Leonard Poole. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Marvin, Chester, Victor, J. O., and Robert; and sisters, Hazel Lee and Colleen Heist. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. Kenneth Tomkinson, 65, of Gulfport, MS, died June 21, 2008 in Gulfport. Services will be private. June 22 Rev. Louis F. Brown, 84, died June 22, 2008 in Shreveport, LA. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. Mr. John Henry "Funky" Lane, 43, of Gulfport, died June 22, 2008 in Pearl, MS. Ellijah Moore, 85, of Gulfport, MS, died June 22, 2008 in Gulfport. John Lee McGee, age 69, born January 21, 1939 in Mount Olive, MS, to the late Mrs. Viola McLaurin and Mr. Rider Magee. Married to Ms. Roxie Bolton and from this union six children were born. Died June 22, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Marcellus Magee, and a sister, Nel Rose Harthorn. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park. Maurice Eddie Robinson, age 55, a resident of Long Beach, died June 22, 2008, in Gulfport. He served in the U.S. Army in the Special Forces Unit. Mr. Robinson is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie & Doris Randall Robinson and a brother, Donald Robinson. A Celebration of Life Service: the Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach. June 23 Mrs. Marilyn Fielder, 53, of D'Iberville, died June 23, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Services: D'Iberville Memorial Park. David Garrido, age 50, resident of Gulfport, died June 23, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Garrido was a native of Guam and had been a resident of Gulfport for the last 13 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Josefa Garrido; his four brothers, Pete, Joseph, Raymond, and Jesus; and a close uncle, Nicholas. Mass of Christian Burial: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, DePew Rd., Gulfport, Ms. Elmyra Irene Robertson Gendron, age 84, born Oct. 4, 1923, a native of New Orleans, LA, died on Monday, June 23, 2008, in Gulfport. Graveside service: Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kenner, LA. Gwendolyn Faye Holiday, age 38, died June 23, 2008. Born on January 7, 1970, to Mrs. Myrtle Pearson and the late Hamp Harper, Sr. in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her father, Hamp Harper, Sr.; a sister, Joycelyn Marie Dedeaux; a brother, Fredrick Douglas Harper and brother, Danny Ray Kendrick; and godmother Wilhmenia Kendrick. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi. June 24 Eugene S. Allen, 73, of Waveland, died June 24, 2008. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Peggy Ann Underwood Chambless, age 80, a resident of Gulfport, MS since 1967, died June 24, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Chambless was born in Sebastopol, MS on September 8, 1927. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Mattie Lee Everette Underwood, and siblings, Oscar, Thomas, Ralph, Ross, Sam, Mattie Lucille, Mel (Gustie Vermel), Ola Grace, and Howard. No funeral services will be held at this time. Annie Mildred Chapman, died June 24, 2008. Born November 16, 1929, Jasper County, MS. She was the oldest of eleven children of the late Cornelius (Buck) Irby and Mattie Lee McDonald Irby who preceded her in death. She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Chapman, son Charles E. Chapman, three sisters, Dorothy Davis, Ruby Boulton, Betty Evans and brother, Charles Irby. Services: St. James Baptist Church, 604 25th Street, Gulfport. June 25 Mrs. Rhonda Lee Favreau, died June 25, 2008, at her home in Saucier, MS. She was 73 years old. Born June 14, 1935, in Upper Darby, PA, and had been a resident of Saucier for the past 2˝ years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oley and Mildred Jackson; four brothers, Everett, Sony Boy, Micheal, and Buddy; and one daughter, Sandra Saracino. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Mr. Otis Ray Holloway, born to Mr. Claude Holloway Jr. and Mrs. Aljean Holloway Cage Johnson on March 31, 1961 in Laurel, MS. Died June 25, 2008, at the age of 47. Burial: Monroe memorial Park, Gulfport, MS. Helen Mooton Ladner, age 84, of Gulfport, died June 25, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Ladner is preceded in death by her parents, James & Mollie Fillingame; her husband, Houston Ladner and her four sisters, Lorena Bourn, Mae Bass, Peggy Hill, and Clarace Odom. Burial: Ladner Cemetery. E. Leigh MacConnell, of Biloxi, died June 25, 2008 in Patterson, LA. "Miss Leigh" MacConnell, retired Vice President of the Broadwater Beach Resort Hotel, past Queen of Revelers Carnival Association and former Director of the MS Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Burial: Coalville Cemetery. William Hollis McMichael, died June 25, 2008, at age 80. Born on June 7, 1928, in Gulfport, MS, to the late William and Elizabeth McMichael, he graduated from Gulfport High School in June 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy that September. Memorial service: Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10123 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, Md. Interment: Arlington National Cemetery. Edison Emery Parrish, age 81, of Ocean Springs, died June 25, 2008, born in Biloxi. Mr. Parrish was a United States Navy Veteran, who served in the Okinawa Campaign of World War II. Mr. Parrish was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Skermetta Parrish; brothers, Elvin and Elmer Parrish and his parents, Henry and Hazel Parrish. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. John Wargo, Jr., age 76 of Blairsville, GA died on June 25, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Wargo will be sent from Riemann Family F. H. to Mt. View F.H., Blairsville, GA for services. June 26 Charlotte Seymour Cooper, died June 26, 2008 in Plano, TX. She was born and raised in Gulfport, MS. Funeral mass: Saint Mark's Church, 1201 Alma Dr., Plano. Burial: Turrentine Jackson Morrow, 2525 Central Expressway in Allen. Helen Kilby, age 86, of Gulfport, died June 26, 2008. Mrs. Kilby was sent to Family Funeral Home, Colona, IL. John Henry Lane, born July 14, 1964 in Independence, LA, to the late Rev. Henry and Vella Lane. Preceeded in death by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Henry (Vella) Lane, and three sisters, Veolder Lane, Louise Walker, and Flora Anderson and one brother, James Lane. Burial: Pine Ridge Gardens, 28th Street, Gulfport. (no death date posted) Willa Dean Hill Peterson of Gulfport, died June 26, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Robert and Dimple Nunley Hill; a sister, Frances Whyte; and brother, James Hill. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. James L. Putnam, Sr., age 80, of Gulfport, died June 26, 2008 in Gulfport. He was raised in Des Moines, Iowa and fell in love with the Gulf Coast during a stint at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi where he served as Staff Sergeant and taught air plane mechanics. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport. June 27 Oliver J. Barnes, 66, of Gulfport died June 27, 2008. Interment: Monroe Memorial Park. Mr. Virgil Bigot, age 52, resident of Gulfport, died June 27, 2008 , in Gulfport. Mr. Bigot was born in Vancleave, attended Gulfport schools. He is preceded in death by his parents, Murray and Martha Bigot; brothers, Robin and Lawrance. Visitation: 11213 Highway 49N, Gulfport. Mary Lee Brown, age 81, of Gulfport died June 27, 2008. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral Services: Riley Chapel UM Church. Nona Elizabeth Kerr Elixson, died June 27, 2008, in her home in Ridgeland. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Interment: Floral Hills Cemetery, Gulfport. Sonia LaFata, age 76, of Amsterdam, NY, died June 27, 2008, in Amsterdam. Arrangements are pending at the Funeral Home, Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS. James Panter, 88 of Gulfport, died June 27 in Gulfport. Prentiss Ovel Reed, 82, of Ocean Springs, died June 27, 2008. Interment: D'Iberville Memorial Park. Melba J. Thompson, age 78, and a resident and native of Biloxi, died Friday, June 27, 2008 in Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Thompson; parents, Thomas B. and Annie Roberts; and sister Katherine Camery. Internment: Biloxi National Cemetery. June 28 Staff Sgt. Donald Louis Bentz, age 28, and a resident of Long Beach, died on Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Pass Christian. A1998 graduate of Long Beach High School. He proudly served two tours of duty in Iraq with the United States Marines, 4th Amphibious Assault Battalion, 3rd Platoon Alpha Company. He also worked with the Marine's Toys for Tots. Interment: Standard Sandhill Cemetery, Hancock County. Herbert Glenn Foster, 61, of Jackson, MS, died June 28, 2008. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his father, Willie Deans; mother, Dorothy Deans; brother, Charles "Tink" Deans; and his only son, Stephen Foster. Burial: Swetman Cemetery. Mr. Floyd K. Jermyn, 72, of Ocean Springs, died June 28, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Born in Biloxi, he remained a lifelong resident of the Coast and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Preceding him in death were his daughters, Elizabeth and Frances Jermyn, and parents, Vance and Iola Hester Jermyn. Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park. Martha Potts Griffin, 77, of Pascagoula, died on June 28, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born on December 12, 1930 in Aliceville, AL. She was a member in the Auxiliaries of Veteran of Foreign Wars 3373, American Legion 160, and American Ex-Prisoners of War. Mrs. Griffin was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John B. Griffin, Jr.; her parents, Easton and Mary Francis Potts; sister, Lois Montgomery; brother, Raymond Potts. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. Edith Mae Allen Reed, age 90, died June 28, 2008. She was the youngest and last child of Alice Creel and Thomas Allen of Long Beach, MS and granddaughter of William Ransom Creel and Sabra Whittington Creel. Reed was born August 24, 1917 in Long Beach. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Charles B. Reed, a son Kenneth Reed and by twelve brothers and sisters. Burial: Allen Cemetery, Long Beach. Family researcher: David Sprinkle JSpri24340@aol.com Robert L. "Rusty" Salley, Jr., 64, died June 28, 2008 at Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland, MS. Memorial services: Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home, Pearl, MS. Mr. Salley was raised in Gulfport and was a graduate of Gulfport High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Reserves and Army, having served in Germany, and a Civil War Historian and member of the SCV. Sally White Young, age 61, died, June 28, 2008. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. William Edward Young, age 73, of Gulfport died on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Mr. Young was born May 24, 1935 in Panola County, MS and was a longtime resident of the Gulfport community. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on March 17, 1958 and proudly served his country for over 22 years. Later he served as a civil servant for the Department of Defense at the Gulfport Air National Guard, the Naval Construction Battalion, and Keesler Air Force Base until his retirement in February 2003.Mr. Young was preceded in death by his Father, William Leroy Young; his brother, Timothy Young; and his great- grandson, Skylar McSpadden. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi. June 29 Clayton (Clay) C. Bohn, Sr., age 59, of Gulfport passed away on June 29, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard J. Bohn, Sr. and Constance C. Bohn; his grandfather, George W. Bohn; and his grandmother, Claire Holland. He was a lifelong supporter of St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis. Burial: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach. Charles Edward Copeland, age 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008. Nell May (Johnson) Harmer, 93, (formerly of Gulfport Ms.) died at home in Senatobia, MS, June 29, 2008. Lionel Ernest Hightower, 79, of Dothan, Ala., native of Biloxi, MS, died June 29, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial: St. Columba Catholic. Sunset F.H. (334) 983-6604. Arvah Mansell Hopkins Jr., age 55, of Gulfport. Mr. Lavon 'Buster' Walters, age 79, of Gulfport, died June 29, 2008 in Gulfport following a lengthy illness.He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Walters; and his grandson, Joshua Robinson. Buster was born in Laurel, MS. Memorial Service: Long Beach Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Daugherty Rd. Richard Roy Rogers, age 79, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Rogers was born on November 14, 1928 in Haywood County, NC. He grew up in Canton, NC and has been a longtime resident of Gulfport since 1965. He served in the US Army, 82nd Airborne, Air Force, Navy and retired in 1972 from the CB's serving his country in Vietnam, Cuba, and many other ports of need. He was a well decorated soldier who loved his country. Mr. Rogers is preceded in death by his mother, Annie C. Rogers; his father Claude C. Rogers; one brother, Ralph L. Rogers; his wife of 43 years Nellie M. Rogers; two daughters Alice Charles and Diana Smith. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors. June 30 Frances H. Rougeau, age 85, of Waveland died on June 30, 2008. Graveside service: Gulf Pines, Long Beach. Irma Luella Cuevas Smith, age 82, of Gulfport, died June 30, 2008 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edlynn Clayton Smith, Sr.; her parents, John Olar Cuevas and Lile D. Cuevas; her son, Edlynn Clayton Smith, Jr.; four sisters; and three brothers. Burial: Dobson Holliman Cemetery. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ms/harrison/obits/death546gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/msfiles/ File size: 52.1 Kb