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Harrison County, MS -Deaths Sept. 2008
These are not all the deaths for county. For family research.


Sept. 1
Mary Grace Carruth, age 83, of Gulfport died Monday, Sept 1, 2008 in Gulfport. 
Earl Guidry Sr., 58, of Gulfport, died, Sept 1, 2008 in Saucier.

Jay Kleinman, age 57, of Mandeville, LA, died September 1, 2008 in Gulfport, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Kleinman and Anne Kleinman. He was
past owner of The Sandwich Company, and Chiquitta's Mexican Café in Waveland, MS
and J's Restaurants' in Waveland, MS, Mandeville, LA and Covington, LA.
Graveside service: Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose, LA. 

Jacob (Jake) Anthony Istvanditsch, age 70, died September 1, 2008 at his home in
Ocean Springs, MS, with his wife, Maryann at his side. He was born in Baranja,
Yugoslavia in 1938 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. He attended school in
Freehold N.J. and served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. Jacob was
predeceased by his mother Marie Istvanditsch and his brother Frank Istvanditsch.
Services are to be private at the families request.

Zachary Glen Borton Sockman, born May 9, 1990 in Biloxi, MS, the son of Richard
& Nan (Borton) Smith, Grand Junction, CO and Mark & Natalie Sockman of Ft.
Walton Beach, FL, died September 1, 2008. Zach was a 2008 Graduate of Grand
Junction High School. After graduation Zach took a working vacation in Florida
and returned home recently with plans to join the United States Air Force in the
fall. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Glen M. & Harriett
Borton & Birdena T. Borton, and his great-ma, Lillian L. Rockwell; his
grandmother, Mary A. Smith; three great uncles, David & Donald Rockwell and
James Rogers; and cousin, Susie Rockwell. A memorial service will be held
Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Mesa State College soccer field at 3:30 p.m.
Internment: Chandlers Valley Cemetery, Chandlers Valley, PA beside his namesake
Glen M. Borton. 

Mary Grace Morrison Thomas Carruth, age 83, of Gulfport died September 1, 2008,
in Gulfport. Mrs. Thomas grew up in Heidelberg, MS. 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.  Burial:
Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg, Jasper County, MS.

Rebecca "Becky/Becca" Rae Fellows Thompson, age 83, a resident of Biloxi, died
September 1, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Thompson was born on June 30, 1925 in
Colorado Springs, CO, and grew up in Tulsa, OK. She married Rodney Stewart
Thompson on January 9, 1944. Becky embraced her life in the Air Becky was
involved in Air Force Officer's Wives Clubs at the many duty stations she and
Rod were assigned, including: Travis AFB, CA; Metz, France; Minot AFB, ND; Clark
AFB, Philippines, and Keesler AFB, Biloxi. Mrs. Thompson is preceded in death by
her husband, Rodney Stewart Thompson; her son, Randall Fellows Thompson; her
parents, Ray Stanley Fellows & Blanche Gertrude Johnson; her brother, Ray
Stanley Fellows, Jr.; half-brother, Charles Ray Fellows; and half-sister, Anna
Mae Sieck. A memorial service will be held at a later date.


Ralph Tucker, 81, of Gulfport died September 1, 2008 in Biloxi. Burial at Biloxi
National Cemetery. 

Sept. 2
Alfred G. Niman Sr., age 59, of Gulfport, MS died September 2, 2008 in Gulfport.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred V. Niman, and his brother, Robert
O'Neal Niman. Funeral service: funeral home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS.

Victoria Angeline Nemec, age 90, a resident of Long Beach, MS, died September 2,
2008, in Ocean Springs. Born March 10, 1918 in Chicago, IL, the second youngest
of six children, to the late Christ and Nikolina Marich. She lived on the Coast
for the last five years. Victoria was preceded in death by her husband of 39
years, James Nemec, and a son, Raymond Douglas. Burial: Long Beach City Cemetery.

Mr. Stephen Kenneth Wetzel, Sr.,  His career included positions with Ferson
Optics Division; The Boeing Company Saturn/Apollo Program, Michoud Test
Facility; and systems test engineer with Saturn Launch Complex Kennedy Space
Center, Florida. He was on the Board of Elders at Cedar Lake Christian Assembly
in Biloxi and was a past president and member of the Full Gospel Business Mens
Association. He also ser-ved a term as a Commissioner on the Jackson County Port
Authority. Mr. Wetzel received the Department of Defense Value Engineering Award
in 1995 and was awarded the US Navy AEGIS Ship-building Program Excellence Award
four times for outstanding performance. In addition, he was honored as a
recipient of the Group Award for AEGIS Excellence in 2006 for trials conduct. He
was a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, National
Defense Industrial Association, Industrial Association, Industrial Committee for
Test and Evaluation, International Test and Evaluation Association and Port of
Pascagoula Advisory Group. Mr. Wetzel was preceded in death by his parents,
Jacobina Sekul Gilich of Biloxi and Percy J. Wetzel, Jr. of Biloxi. Burial:
Crestlawn Memorial Park. 

Sept. 3
Millard Wayne Qualls, 77, of Gulfport, MS, died September 3, 2008, in Gulfport.
Mr. Qualls proudly served his country in the United States Army. Burial: Biloxi
National Cemetery.

Mrs. Lonnie Lou Shaw Rimanich, age 86, a resident of Gulfport, died September 3,
2008, in Gulfport.  She was raised in Crane Creek, Hancock County, MS. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Plummer and Eliza Shaw; siblings, Jack Shaw,
Monroe Shaw, McCoy Shaw, Nita Shaw, Ethel Malley, and Leo Rogers. Burial: Steep
Hollow Cemetery.

Alton Joseph Robichaux, Sr., age 70, a resident of Gulfport, died September 3,
2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Robichaux was born in Houma, LA. He served in the Korean
War in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper. Services will be held in Louisiana at a
later date.

Janet Louise Ruehling, 74, of Biloxi, MS died September 3, 2008 in Biloxi. Jan
is preceded in death by her parents, Major Charles Hardin (USAF-Ret) and Teddy
Hardin and step-brother, Allin Hardin. Funeral Services at the Pass Road Chapel
of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.

Jonathan Cayce Writer, 40, of Long Beach, died September 3, 2008 in Gulfport. He
was born in Trenton, MI and had been a resident of Long Beach since 1984.
Burial: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.

Sept. 4
Loretta Casey Collins, 68, of Gulfport died September 4, 2008.

Mrs. Mattie Mae Polk, born on September 27, 1951 in Gulfport, MS to the late
Rebecca James and Will Simpson. Visitation: Ebenezer Baptist Church, Gulfport
with funeral service to follow. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Canal Road,
Gulfport. (death date not listed)

Jane Clayton Slade, born April 9, 1933, died September 4, 2008, in Gulfport.
Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Gerald Rogers, 56, of D'Iberville, MS September 4, 2008 in Biloxi. Private
services will be held. 

Sept. 9
William Allen "Bill" Bryant, 83, was born January 9, 1925, in Charlottesville,
VA., to Dr. Kirby Knapp Bryant, and Esther Davis Bryant. Died September 9, 2008,
Bill joined his wife of 55 years, Lilly Exum Bryant, who preceded him in death
on December 31, 2006; and their daughter Ellen Melissa Bryant who preceded them
both on January 14, 2000. Bill served in the submarine corps of the U. S. Navy
seeing action in the South Pacific during WWII. Burial: Floral Hills Memorial
Gardens. 

Sept. 10
Virborn D. Catchings, born to the late Earl Catchings, Jr. and Anner R.
Catchings in Hazlehurst, MS on March 17, 1966, died September 10, 2008 in
Gulfport, MS. Mr. Catchings was a resident of the coast for two years and
resided in Jackson, MS over 14 years. Mr. Catchings is preceded in death by his,
father Earl Catchings, Jr.; grandparents: Earl Catchings, Sr., and Albert and
Ruth Ford; one uncle, Cleo Ford. Burial: Pine Ridge Memorial Park, Gulfport. 

Lester McNair, 65 of Gulfport, died September 10, 2008. Funeral Services: Faith
Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport. Interment: Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery,
Mt. Olive, MS. 

Mrs. Carolyn McGee Morgan, 81 years old, died September 10, 2008, of pancreatic
cancer in the Hospice wing of West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She was a
resident of Fairhope, AL and formerly resided in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Morgan was a
homemaker, secretary, and Southern Baptist Missionary to Hong Kong. She was a
former member of the First Baptist Church of Biloxi, and P.E.O., Chapter D. Mrs.
Morgan was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas N. McGee and Zeddie Mills
McGee. Private interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Sept. 11
Linda M. Clements, age 79, of Newton, NC, formerly of Gulfport, MS, died
September 11, 2008 in North Carolina. Mrs. Clements was a native of Collins,
Covington County, MS and lived most of her life on the coast before moving to
North Carolina in 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Levi
Clements, a son, Timothy Clements, a grandson, Michael Clements, and a brother,
Verlon McKenzie. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Dale E. Reedom, 49 of Gulfport, died September 11, 2008. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Frank & Lisa Reedom; three children, Dale Palode, Maurice
Reedom, Johnnie Belinda Reedom; three sisters, Gloria Graham, Lillie Bankston,
Doris Lewis; three grandchildren. Funeral: Lockett-Williams Mortuary.

Tabitha L. Simmons, 86, of Gulfport died September 11, 2008 in Gulfport. Burial:
Miss. City Cemetery,  Gulfport. 

Henry C. Thensted, Jr. (Buddy), age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 11,
2008. Mr. Thensted was born in Biloxi, MS on February 7, 1928, and spent most of
his life there. Henry served in the United States Coast Guard and the United
States Navy from 1946-1951. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Walters
Thensted, his father, Henry Charles Thensted, Sr., his sister, June Avrett.
Burial: Old Biloxi City Cemetery.

Sept. 12
Nadine (Leone) McNamara Clark died September 12, 2008, at age 60. Nadine was
born May 4, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY. Nadine moved to the Gulf Coast in 1980. She
spent most of her years on the Coast working for non-profit organizations such
as The Gulf Coast Women's Center, The Back Bay Mission and the Biloxi VA Medical
Center. A memorial service to celebrate Nadine's life will be at the Funeral
Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS. 

Steve L. Holifield, age 54, of Gulfport, died September 12, 2008.Graveside
service: Pine Ridge Gardens. 

Khadijah Qawiy, 33, of Gulfport, MS died September 12, 2008 in Detroit, MI. The
memorial service was held at Lovett Funeral Home, in Mobile, AL on Monday,
September 15. 

Malcolm T. Mallette, age 79, of Gulfport, MS, died September 12, 2008 in Mobile,
AL. He was born in Lucedale, George County, MS, on Oct. 4, 1928. He was preceded
in death by his parents, Vaudy P. and Gertrude Woodard Mallette; brother, John
W. Mallette. Mr. Mallette graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi
in 1949 at the age of 19. He taught as the head of the Math Department in a
Senior High School for 2 years. He joined the U.S. Air force for 2 plus years.
After his required time in the service, he came back to the Gulfport/Biloxi
area. Mr. Mallette began work with Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. He soon
made electronic supervisor and spent 25 plus years, with many special
commendations during his tenure. George County Funeral Home, Lucedale, MS is in
charge of arrangements.

Mark Leon Ruesing, age 43, of Gulfport, died Friday, September 12, 2008 in
Gulfport. He was a native of St. Louis, MO. Mark served in the U.S. Coast. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Ruesing, and a
brother, Robert Alexander Ruesing. Burial will take place in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Eula W. Switzer, age 87, of Biloxi, MS, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born April 6, 1921,
in Ocean Springs, MS to Walter "Red" Webb and Josephine Myers Webb. One of
thirteen children, Eula attended Ocean Springs High School. Eula taught an adult
Sunday school class for 43 years at Handsboro Baptist Church, Handsboro, MS.
Mrs. Switzer joined the MS Gulf Coast Community College Board of Trustees in
1975 and served on the board for 29 years with the exception of 1986 and 1987,
during which time she filled the remaining term of her husband on the Harrison
County Board of Supervisors for District V. She was the College Board's first
female chairperson and also served as first vice-chair, second vice chair and
secretary. She received the distinguished Sam Owen Award in 2001 and the board
elected to name the first building in honor of an individual at the Jefferson
Davis Campus as the Eula W. Switzer Nursing and Allied Health Building. She was
"Outstanding Mother of the Year Award" given to her by the Biloxi East Harrison
County Lion's Club. She was active throughout the community in the Civitan Club,
Gulf Coast Carnival Association, Altrussa, Beta Sigma Phi, United Daughters of
the Confederacy, Real Granddaughter of the UDC, Amaranth, and Order of Eastern
Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. T. Switzer, Sr., parents,
Walter and Josephine Myers of Ocean Springs, siblings, Hugh Webb, Tracey Webb,
Sybil Beaugez, Audrey DeSilvey, Walter Webb, Carolyn Kiernan, Francis Webb,
Priscilla Webb, Alice Webb, and her granddaughter, Ashleigh Humphreys. Burial:
Floral Hills Cemetery. 

Emma G. Whitlock, 90, of Gulfport died Sept. 12, 2008. She was a member of Riley
Chapel UM Church, Gulfport. Mrs. Whitlock was preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas L. Whitlock; parents; four sisters; and five brothers. She leaves five
children; a brother; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services:
Riley Chapel UM Church. Burial: Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Sept. 13
Ret. MSgt. Joe Louis Harris, 70, of Biloxi, MS died September 13, 2008 in
Gulfport, MS. He was born in Coffeeville, AL on January 12, 1938. A 1957
graduate of Central High School, Mobile, AL. He entered the United States Air
Force in April of 1961. Throughout his 26 years of service he traveled the world
and made many new friends. He started out in the rank of Airman Basic and
retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. He was the son of Bishop Eddie Harris,
Jr. and Mother Crissie Goode Harris, who both preceded him in death and a
brother, Joshua Goode. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with full Military Honors. 


Steven P. Hoda, Jr., age 17, a life-long resident of the Kiln, MS, September 13,
2008 in Gulfport. Burial: Alphonse Malley Cemetery. 

Gerald Lynn Jones, Sr., died September 13, 2008, born on August 4, 1942, in
Greenville, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Louise
Jones, formerly of Jackson, MS. He is survived by his wife, formerly of
Gulfport, MS and recently residing in Tokyo, Japan; their two sons, three
grandchildren, and his brother of Largo, FL. 

Angie Lizana, age 43, of Gulfport, MS, died September 13, 2008 in Gulfport.
Burial: Wolf River Cemetery. 

Eugene Talmadge Oswalt, Jr., 52, of Biloxi died September 13, 2008 in Biloxi. 

Sept. 14
Michelle "Miki" Renee Andrews, 36, of Gulfport, died September 14, 2008 in
Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carol L. Ogden. Burial
will be private.

Carrie Durr, 71, of Gulfport, MS died Sept. 14, 2008. Mrs. Durr was preceded in
death by her husband, A.V. Durr; two children; and a great-grandchild. Her
survivors include: four children; two sisters; two brothers; 20 grandchildren;
36 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: Rivers of the Living Water. Interment:
Pine Ridge Gardens. 

Gregory Huddleston, 56, of Gulfport died Sept. 14, 2008. 
Betty W. Koll, age 79, of Gulfport, died September 14, 2008 in Gulfport. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Armand L. Koll; her daughter, Susan Harris;
her parents, George Woodcock and Juanita F. Woodcock; a brother, John Woodcock;
and two sisters, Joan Lesher and Jean Ferrill. Burial: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens.

Istvan Laki, 68, of Gulfport, MS died Sept. 14, 2008 in Gulfport. Private
services were held.

Willie King Martin, born in Lyman, MS, died September 14, 1913 in Hattiesburg,
MS. Born to Payton C. and Rosa Damphman King. She was married to Calvin Martin,
Sr. of Fernwood, MS for fifty-eight years. She was a Cafeteria Manager for
Harrison County School System for 30 years and was a pioneer in her field,
starting with cooking on a wood stove at Lyman School. She was preceded in death
by her parents Payton C. King of Lyman, MS and Rosa Damphman King, her husband
Calvin Martin, Sr., brothers Rufus and Walter King, sisters Nola Mae Long,
Delphine Leuenberger, Bessie Wenger, and Mary Hackettt. Willie died September
14, 2008 in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, MS  at the Hattiesburg Convalescent
Center. She was a resident of the care center for eight years . A private
service was held in Gulfport.

Mrs. Diana Delores Tate, 48, of Gulfport, MS died September 14, 2008 in
Gulfport. She was a member of The Anointed Temple AOH Church of God, Gulfport.
She was also the owner of "Aunt Donna's Daycare & Learning Center". Interment:
Pine Ridge Gardens. 

Sept. 15
Daniel Wilbur Brewer Jr., 73, a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast, died
Sept. 15, 2008. Dan was born on March 12, 1935. He was preceded in death by his
wife Betty "Stormy" Brewer, his mother Myrtle B. Head and his father Daniel W.
Brewer. Dan was a member of the Armed Forces and a veteran of the Korean War. He
served in the Army, Navy and Marines. The family will hold a private memorial
service.

Heather Lifer, age 63, died September 15, 2008 in Palm Springs. CA. Heather was
a native of the coast growing up in Gulfport and residing in Bay St. Louis. She
moved to Palm Springs, CA and been residing there for the past ten years. She is
preceded in death by her father Carl Lauffer. Arrangements are being handled by
the Neptune Society of California. 

James O. McMurtray, 85, of Saucier died Sept. 15, 2008. 

Clifford Zeromski, age 79, of Saucier, died September 15, 2008, in Saucier.

Sept. 16
Danny Glenn Bradley, 42, of Pass Christian, MS died September 16, 2008 in Pass
Christian. Burial: St. Stephens Cemetery, Pass Christian.

Thomas Chester Cobb, 77, of Perkinston, MS died September 16, 2008 in Biloxi. He
was born in Fayette, MS and had been a resident of Perkinston for two and a half
years. He served in the U.S. Army. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Rhonda 'Gail' Welch Dickens, age 58 and a resident of Gulfport, MS died
September 16, 2008 in Houston, TX. Mrs. Dickens was born on February 18, 1950 in
Gulfport, to Ray and Opal Welch. Mrs. Dickens was a school teacher at Bayou View
Elementary School in Gulfport for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her
father, Ray L. Welch. Funeral service: St. James Catholic Church. Burial: Floral
Hills Cemetery. 

Ralph Colan Ladner, died Sept. 16, 2008. A native of the Coast, Ralph was born
June 25, 1927 in Saucier, MS to Daisy and Printon Ladner and lived most of his
life in Gulfport. Arrangements: Caldwell Funeral Chapel, Safford, AZ. 

Michael Ellis Moses Sr. died Sept. 16, 2008. Service: St. George Orthodox
Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery. 

Patricia "Patsy" Dufour Pizzetta, 71, of Biloxi, MS died September 16, 2008. She
was born on February 18, 1937 in Magee, MS. She was co-owner of E.J. Pizzetta
Mechanical Contractors in Biloxi for many years. Mrs. Pizzetta is preceded in
death by her husband, Gene Pizzetta; parents, Oscar and Gertrude Dufour. Burial:
Southern Memorial Park. 

Sept. 17
Faye Breland, age 50, a resident of Gulfport, MS died September 17, 2008 in
Ocean Springs. She was born in Wiggins, Stone County, MS. She was preceded in
death by her father, Covert Devone Breland; and two brothers, Allen Breland and
Alvin Breland. Gravesite Service: Ten Mile Cemetery in Stone County.

Florence Williams Jourdan died September 17, 2008. She was born on June 30, 1932
in Handsboro, MS, but was raised by Helen and Alvin "Nook" Jackson. She was
preceded in death by her son, John Robert; her parents; her brothers: Edgar
White Jr., James Williams, Marshall Williams, and Elic Williams; her sisters:
Carrie Goode, Lillian Holmes, and Berdell Barney. Burial: Biloxi National
Cemetery.  

Gerard Lotz, 76, of Gulfport, died Sept. 17, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Lotz was
sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, to Millet-Guidry F.H. in
LaPlace, LA. 

Joshua Andrew Martin, of Gulfport, MS, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 in
Gulfport at the age of 33. He was preceded in death by his father and paternal
grandparents. Services: First United Pentecostal Church, 2601 17th Ave., in
Gulfport. 

Louise Raymond,85, a lifelong resident of Biloxi died September 17, 2008. Louise
was preceded in death by her loving husband, Elbert Raymond; daughter, Elise
Jon, and her longtime friend, Joseph Ewing. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery.

Mrs. Donna Lee Ross Scheid, age 69, resident of Long Beach, MS died September
17, 2008, in Gulfport. Donna was born June 25, 1939, in Dunbar, WV to the late
Harold and Lucille Ross. Her family heritage dates back to Betsy Ross, who sewed
the first American flag. Mrs. Scheid was a great niece, several times removed.
She was married December 22, 1962 to Donald Joseph Scheid. She was preceded in
death by her parents; and a sister, Betsy Ross Montgomery. Burial: Long Beach
City Cemetery.

Sept. 18
William Breazeale Jr., 77, of Gulfport, MS died Sept. 18, 2008. Burial: Biloxi
National Cemetery.

SMSGT Carl Eugene Homan, USAF Retired, 79, of Gulfport, MS died September 18,
2008, in Mobile, AL. Mr. Homan dedicated 26 years of his life serving his
country around the world, but he was also a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam
Wars. Mr. Homan was born May 11, 1929, in Aaronsburg, PA. He enlisted in the Air
Force, married and settled with his family in Gulfport. He retired while
stationed at Keesler Air Force Base. Preceded in death by his father, Roy Jacob
Homan; mother Mary Winkelbecht Homan Long; first wife, Louise Morgan Homan,
brothers, Robert Homan, Leonard Homan and Donald Homan. Burial: Biloxi National
Cemetery. 

James H. Hood, age 71, resident of Gulfport, MS, died September 18, 2008, in
Gulfport. Mr. Hood was born in Monroe County, MS. He was in the ROTC at MSU and
was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army before retiring from the MS National
Guard after 23 years, achieving the rank of Lt. Col. He was preceded in death by
his father, Halbert Ray Hood, and his sister, Louise Farrell. Funeral services:
First Baptist Church of Gulfport, Highway 605. Burial will be in Amory, after
services at Pickle Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bertha Lepre, 78, a Biloxi native, formerly of North Biloxi until the
retirement from the Air Force of her now deceased husband, Roy Lepre (1996),
also a Biloxi native. Died September 18, 2008 in McDonough, GA, her home for the
past three years. She was a member of the Keesler AFB Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs.
Lepre was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lepre, parents, Evelyn Barras
Hollier and Lucien Hollier, and her sister, Margaret Hollier Delahousey. A
committal service with family members will be held at the Biloxi National
Cemetery where Mrs. Lepre will be interred next to her husband. 

Kevin John Necaise, age 54, of Jackson, LA, died September 18, 2008, in Jackson.
Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Willie L. Necaise. Burial: Standard
Sandhill Cemetery. 

Kathy A. Walker, 58 of Gulfport, died September 18, 2008. Funeral Services:
Little Rock MB Church.She was preceded in death by her mother, Earnestine
Penelton Lewis and a brother, Bobby Penelton. 

Sept. 19
Roger F. Avery, 46, died September 19, 2008 in Mobile, AL. He was born on May
13, 1962, and served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father,
Otis Avery, and a brother, Anthony Avery. Graveside services: Gulf Pines
Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.

Carrie Linda Booth, 45, of Gulfport, died September 19, 2008 in Gulfport.

Richard Campbell, died Sept. 19, 2008 at his home in Palm Bay, FL, with his
family beside him. Ricky was born Nov. 21, 1959. He grew up in Long Beach, MS,
and graduated from Long Beach High School. Ricky and a friend owned and operated
Jefferies and Campbell Construction Co. Inc. At the time of his death he was
president of the company. Ricky was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith. He was
preceded in death by his father Homer H. Campbell and a sister-in-law Patricia
Ann Bailey. A memorial was held in Melbourne, FL, Sunday Sept. 21, 2008. At a
later date, services for family and friends in MSwill be held.

Mrs. Edith Owens Causin, 55, of Biloxi, died September 19, 2008. Burial:
D'Iberville Memorial Park.

Cecil Clinton, 82, died September 19, 2008 in Gulfport. He served in the first
organized C. B. unit where he was stationed in Port Wimva. He was a veteran of
World War II. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, two brothers and
three sisters. 

Richard H. Campbell, 48, died September 19, 2008 in Palm Bay, FL. Born in
Gulfport, MS on November 21, 1959 to the late Homer Haulton Campbell and
Florence Elkins Campbell. He lived in Long Beach, MS until moving to FL over 20
years ago. Private Services will be held at a later date.

Corey Alexander Jeanfreau, age 20, a resident of Gulfport, died September 19,
2008, in Gulfport. Corey was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a
member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Harrison Central High
School. Burial: Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Lester Joseph Freche, 74, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, died September 19,
2008. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery.

Edwin E. Kiser, 76, of Biloxi, died September 19, 2008. Services: Saulters-Moore
F.H., Prentiss, MS.

Sept. 20
Carolyn Bruni, age 94, of Gulfport, died September 20, 2008 in Gulfport, MS.
Mrs. Bruni was born in Paterson, New Jersey after her family had immigrated to
America from Italy.  She was married for over 40 years to her devoted husband,
Dino. She worked in Paterson for 20 years and lived there until the death of her
husband in 1978. She subsequently moved to the Gulf Coast and lived here since.
She was a member of St. James Catholic. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Joseph and Natalina Savini, a younger sister, Rosina, her husband,
Dino. Burial: Floral Hills Cemetery. 

Mrs. Bertha Genin Feeney, 87, of Bay St. Louis, MS died September 20, 2008 in
Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Genin Sr. and
by her second husband, Terry Feeney, her son, Alvin Genin Jr., one brother, John
Ploue Jr. and two sisters, Lucille Cannon and Esther Lanergan. Interment: St.
Mary's Cemetery. 

Carl Lee Gammell, age 46, of Gulfport,MS died September 20, 2008 in Gulfport. He
was preceded in death by his father, Conny Lee Gammell. Burial: Coalville
Cemetery, Woolmarket.

Francis Earl Jones Jr., age 50, of Gulfport, MS died September 20, 2008.
Memorial: Bethlehem Baptist Church, Wiggins, Stone County, MS.

James Denny Wescovich, 84, a native of Biloxi, MS, died  September 20, 2008, in
Biloxi. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II and a retired fire fighter with civil
service at Keesler Air Force Base. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae
McQueen Wescovich; parents, Peter and Mary Ellen Wescovich; brothers and
sisters, Cecelia Walker, Mable Lipscomb, Norita Wescovich, Alverta Wescovich,
Francis Brannon, Lillian Dubaz, Peter Wescovich, Grace Broussard, Eugene
Wescovich, Henry Wescovich and George Wescovich. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Calvin Joseph Willard, age 27, resident of Pass Christian, MS died September 20,
2008, in Pass Christian. He was born in Bay St. Louis, and was a lifelong
resident of Pass Christian. Mr. Willard was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Henry and Terry Rachuba; grandfather, Johnny Willard;
grand-parents, Maria and Floyd Detiveaux; aunt, Susan Willard; uncle, Calvin
Willard; and cousin, David Harshbarger.

Sept. 21
Mrs. Geraldine "Gerry" Allen, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 21,
2008 in Gulfport. Geraldine was born on December 23, 1927 in Stanley County, NC.
She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary
and Ocean Springs Volunteer Fireman's Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Curtis L. Allen, Sr.; her parents, Milas Fred Austin and Mollie Mae
Austin; a brother, Bob Austin and son-in-law, Robert J. Foster, Sr. Burial:
Crestlawn Memorial Park, Jackson County, MS.

Jeffrey Louis Collins, son of Lawrence and Ruby Collins, Sr., born Tuesday, July
12, 1960 in Wilmington, NC. Died September 21, 2008.at Tulane Medical Center,
New Orleans, LA. Jeffrey was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He
graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1979. He was preceded in earthly
death by his twin sister, Lydia Pearl Collins; his sister and best friend,
Janice Yvette Collins Trotter and his brother, Lawrence Collins, Jr.; paternal
grandparents, Alex and Jessie Collins and maternal grandparents, Henry Webb and
Gertrude Webb Jones. Visitation: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport with
funeral service. Burial: Pine Ridge Gardens, 28th Street, Gulfport. 

Mrs. Ilsedore M. (Ella) Cooper, 61, of Biloxi, MS, died September 21, 2008, in
Biloxi. Born in Germany on December 10, 1946 and was a former resident of
Missouri. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Linden W. (Sonny)
Cooper. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Floyd Goughenour, 74, of Gulfport, died Sept. 21, in Gulfport. 

Don Arthur Kuhn, age 62, of Biloxi, MS, died September 21, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr.
Kuhn was born in Belleville, IL and moved to Biloxi when he was 12 years old. He
graduated from Biloxi High School in 1964. Don owned and operated Biloxi
Souvenir Center along with his wife and both sons. The Kuhn family was in the
souvenir business for 50 years. Mr. Kuhn was preceded in death by his parents,
Arthur C. and Merle Mae Kuhn and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Poser.
Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. 

Sept. 22
Nona Amos, age 47, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS died September 22, 2008
in Gulfport. Nona was a graduate of Gulfport East High School, and she was
retired from Donald Rafferty Law Firm. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Darwin R. Amos and Winona "Nootsie" Henslee Amos; and her brother, Daryl T.
Amos. Survivors include her brothers, Gray G. Amos and Dana D. Amos (Anita) and
her niece Marie Amos. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral
home chapel.

Floyd James Goughenour,74, a resident of Gulfport, MS, died Sept. 22, 2008 in
Gulfport. Born Oct. 4, 1933 in Pennsylvania. He served his country in the Air
force and from there he retired from Stennis Space Center. He was preceded in
death by his parents, James Stevenson; his wife, Mary Maude Harrison Goughenour;
a sister Margaret Marie Goughenour; brothers, David Goughenour, Burl Goughenour,
Glenn Goughenour and Edwin Goughenour; son, John E. Necaise. Burial: Floral
Hills Memorial Gardens. 

Arthur Leslie Lamey Sr., age 94, of North Biloxi, MS, died September 22, 2008,
in Ocean Springs. Mr. Lamey was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leslie Lamey and Louisa Ross Lamey,
four sisters, a granddaughter, and his first and second wives, Alice Odeal Lamey
and Eula Mae Lamey. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. 

Larry Paul Marquez, 58, of New Orleans, LA and Pass Christian, MS died in Pass
Christian on September 22, 2008. Mr. Marquez was born in New Orleans, La., on
June 18, 1950. He was preceded in death by his father, John Marquez, his mother
Bernice Bergeron Marquez, his brother Johnny Marquez, his sister-in-law Mary Ann
Marquez, and his sister, Alice Marquez. Visitation: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Church, Louisiana Ave, New Orleans. A private interment will follow at St.
Joseph #1 Cemetery.

Sept. 23
Kenneth D. Everett, 62, of Gulfport, died September 23, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. He
was born on Nov. 4, 1945, in Killeen, TX. Kenneth served in the Navy for 21
years and served with distinction in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy
and made his home in Gulfport, MS, where he worked for the Seabees providing
equipment to the Navy. He was preceded by parents, D.L. and Elizabeth; and
sister, Nelda Adams. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Lillian Ishee, 82, a life long resident of Gulfport, died September 23, 2008 in
Tyrone, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Ishee; parents, a
brother and five sisters. Visitation: Free Church of God, Three Rivers Rd.,
Gulfport with the funeral service at the church. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery. 

James Edward "Jimbo" Travis, 55, of Gulfport, died Sept. 23, 2008 in Gulfport, MS.

Charles Vogel, 66, of Biloxi, MS died September 23, 2008. Charles was born in
Switzerland and came to the United States in 1963. He worked as a Chef in
Houston, Texas. He was the Executive Chef at the Astrodome in Houston and Club
Chef at the Warwick Hotel for 15 years. Charles retired in Biloxi in 2004. 

Sept. 24
Velma C. Coleman, 89, of Gulfport died Sept. 24, 2008 in Pass Christian. 
Thomas Wayne Johnson, 86, of Long Beach, MS, died Sept. 24, 2008, was sent from
Riemann Family F. H., Long Beach, to Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Linda H. Matheny, age 65, died September 24, 2008, at her home in Long Beach,
MS. Linda was born in Fayetteville, NC. She had lived in Long Beach since 1984.
Linda was a teacher and taught in Plantersville, MS, Waveland, MS, and retired
in 2003 after 18 years as gifted class teacher at Long Beach Middle School.
Linda was preceded in death by her infant son, Matthew William Matheny; by her
parents, Bailey and Madeline Hall; and by her father-in-law, W. T. Matheny.
Funeral service: First United Methodist Church, 2301 15th Street, Gulfport, MS.
Burial: Floral Hills Cemetery.

Keaton Brennan-Blayze McQueen, age 3 months, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on
Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Keaton was born on June 30, 2008. Graveside
service: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport. 

Ralph Edwin Rishel, died September 24, 2008. Mr. Ralph Rishel was preceded in
death by his wife, Mary Saucier Rishel; siblings: Horace Rishel, Glen Rishel,
Laurence Rishel, Harry Rishel, Myrtle Rutledge, infant twin siblings; his
grandson, Brodie Ray; and his son in law, John Spencer. Mr. Rishel served his
country in Guam. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery.

Mrs. Lena B. Daniels Walker, 92, of Gulfport, died September 24, 2008. She was
preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie Mack Daniels and Nick Walker; two
children, Lorraine Daniels Gate and Willie Mack Daniels. Visitation: Little Rock
Baptist Church, 4538 Old Pass Rd., Gulfport. Internment: Pine Ridge Garden, 28th
St., Gulfport.

Sept. 25
Brenda Diane Bosarge, age 54, and a resident of Biloxi, died September 25, 2008,
in Biloxi. 

Myrtle Purchner Buck, age 84, of Biloxi, died September 25, 2008 in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T. Buck, Sr.; her son, Michael
J. Buck; her parents, George Purchner, Sr. and Blanche Levens; and four
brothers, George Purchner, Jr., Charles Purchner, Dr. John B. Levens, and Leslie
(Buddy) Levens. Private services will be held.

James Earl Harper, age 66 of Gulfport, MS, died September 25, 2008 in Gulfport,
MS. Services: Francis Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Gulfport. 

Betty G. Herr, 86, Lancaster, PA, died September 25, 2008 at her home. She was
the wife of Donald J. Herr. She was born in Lancaster County, daughter of the
late David and Elizabeth Good Eschbach, Sr. Private funeral services at the
convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United
Methodist Church, 6121 Beatline Road, Long Beach, MS.

Clyde Holmon, 79, died September 25, 2008. Mr. Holmon was sent to Faith Chapel
Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL for services and burial. Bradfort-O'Keefe, Biloxi,
MS is in charge. 

Mrs. Oma (Kitty) Cook Loper, 87, formerly of Gulfport, MS, died September 25,
2008 at the Northeast Community Hospice Hadlow Center, Jacksonville, FL. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Kelsie B. Loper. Graveside services: Biloxi
National Cemetery.

Nora E. (Stewart) Adams Parker, born May 27, 1938, died Sept 25, 2008 died in
Pass Christian. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie C. Stewart; her
brother, Daniel C. Stewart; and her husband, Joel B. Adams. A private memorial
service will be conducted at a later date.

Ruthie Reed, 80, of Gulfport died Sept. 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by
her husband, K.D. Reed; parents, Charles and Cassie Wilks and five siblings.
Interment: Monroe Memorial Park. 

Janice Woodcock Stewart, born October 30, 1946, died September 25, 2008 in
Gulfport. After Hurricane Katrina, Jan helped many people and was recognized at
a ceremony in Jackson, MS by MS Governor Barbour. Preceded in death by her
father, B.C. Woodcock, Jr.; a brother, Roger D. Owens, her grand-parents, her
aunt, Charlene Ladner; and a cousin, Donna K. Smith. Burial: Pine Ridge Gardens,
Gulfport.

Mr. Glenn Thomas, age 51, of the Latimer Community, died September 25, 2008, in
Ocean Springs. Mr. Thomas was born in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his
parents, George and Ella Thomas. Burial: Thomas Family Cemetery, Latimer, MS.

William Wisdom, age 60, died Sept. 25, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. 

Sept. 26
Mrs. Myrta Armstead Deatherage, 89, of Biloxi, MS died September 26, 2008 in
Hattiesburg, MS. Myrta was born in Cheshire, CT. In 1942, Myrta married James
Walsh. They were married two years when he was killed in France during WWII. She
arrived in Honolulu by ship in 1951, where soon after her arrival she opened her
own dance studio in Waikiki, next to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. On November 11,
1955, she married George Deatherage at the King Street Congregational Church in
Honolulu, Hawaii. They eventually moved to Alaska. After George died in 2002,
she moved to Biloxi to be near her son, Roy, of Gulfport. Mrs. Deatherage will
be interred in the Makiki Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Julia "Judy" Ann Gleghorn Fischer, age 60 and a resident of Gulfport, died
September 26, 2008, in Gulfport, MS.  Mrs. Fischer was a native of Walnut Ridge,
AR, and was a member of Mississippi City United Methodist Church in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Gleghorn. Memorial service:
Mississippi City United Methodist Church.

Julia Fischer, age 60, and a resident of Gulfport, MS, died September 26, 2008
in Gulfport. 

Mr. Atha M. Foster, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died September 26, 2008. Mr. Foster was
preceded in death on May 31, 2008, by his wife, Elizabeth Foster, his parents,
Atha and Lou Ella Foster, brothers, Granville Foster, James "Chops" Foster and
Larry Foster and great-grandchildren. Atha was born April 10, 1928, in 
Maben, MS. After serving with the U. S. Navy he returned to MS. He married
Elizabeth Jo Foster. They married June 25, 1953. He received his Masters degree
in education and started his teaching career with the Biloxi Public School
System. He taught U. S. History and Government many years before retiring from
the Biloxi Public School System. He volunteered countless hours helping the
Disabled American Veterans organization and holding numerous offices at the
state and local levels. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Mrs. Shirley Jacquet Ouille, 76, of Ponchatoula, LA, born November 2, 1931, died
September 26, 2008, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, LA. Shirley was a
lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, and a graduate of Biloxi High School. Mrs.
Ouille was preceded in death by her parents, Albert L. Jacquet and Emily
Thompson Jacquet; her sister, Katherine Johanna Jacquet. Burial: Biloxi City
Cemetery.

Sept. 27
Edward Bradley Childress, died September 27, 2008; was born to Edward Bradley
Childress and Lela Robinson Childress on February 2, 1916, in Flora,
Mississippi. The youngest of seven children. He graduated from Flora High School
in 1936. Ed was drafted into the US Army and was assigned to General George
Patton's 2nd Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia. Just prior to being
deployed to Northern Africa with General Patton, he received orders to attend
officer training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and was promoted to Warrant Officer.
From June through December, 1945, Ed was assigned to the Asia/Pacific Theater as
part of the occupation of Japan. He was honorably discharged from the Army in
February, 1946, and returned home to MS. Interment: Flora Cemetery, Flora,
Mississippi. 

Chief Warrant Officer Mitchell Ray Kiser, US Navy, Ret, age 66, of Gulfport,
died September 27, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Elsie Zornes of Firebrick, KY and A.B. Kiser of Carter County, KY.  Mitch was
born in Grayson, Kentucky on May 25, 1942. He entered the US Army in 1961 and
after a tour in Vietnam in 1963, he joined the US Navy Reserve where he retired
as Chief Warrant Officer 04 in 1997. He was a Special Agent with the Inspector
General's Office in Atlanta, GA and retired in 1999. He was a member of the
Naval Reserve Association. Service: Bayou View Baptist Church, Gulfport. Burial
with full military honors at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Larry C. Leggett, 71, of Gulfport died September 27, 2008. Mr. Leggett is
preceded in death by his parents Robert and Leona Leggett; two brothers Ellis
Alexander and Bobby Leggett; a sister Audrey Chiniche. Memorial service: New
Hope Baptist Church. 

Ralph E. Rishel, 92, of Long Beach, MS died September 27, 2008. Burial:
Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.

Annie Marie Tripp Towner, 83, of Gulfport, born  July 3, 1925, died Sept. 27, 2008.

Betty J. Usey, age 78, of Gulfport, died September 27, 2008 in Gulfport. She was
a native of Meridian, MS The funeral service will be at the Episcopal Church of
the Mediator, Meridian, MS.

Sept. 28
Marvin E. Absher Jr., 70, was born in E. Rainelle, WV. He lived in Syracuse, NY
before moving to Biloxi, MS. Marvin E. Absher Jr. died September 28, 2008 in
Gulfport. Marvin Absher requested a private service.

Mrs. Sarah Louise Jordan Allen, formerly of Biloxi, died Sept. 28, 2008 in
Birmingham, AL. 

Luis Guillermo Alvarez, age 85, died September 29, 2008. He was a native of
Puerto Rico, and a resident of Algiers, LA. Services: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Earl John Badinger, age 85, of Long Beach, MS died September 28, 2008 at his
home in Long Beach, MS. Mr. Badinger was born in New Orleans, LA on February 18,
1923. He was a World War II Veteran and retired with over 20 years from the U.
S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Geraldine Tucker
Badinger, his mother, Catherine Geissler Badinger, father, John Jacob Badinger,
sister, Thelma Catherine Badinger, brother, Norman Badinger, son, Earl John
Badinger, Jr., and granddaughter, Kimberly Sue Berglund. There will be a
memorial service at a later date. 

Mrs. Sharon Samson Bush, 41, of Ocean Springs, died Sept. 28, 2008 at University
Hospital, Jackson. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Moselle, is in charge of arrangements.

Jack Carnley, 81, died Sept. 9, 2008. Visitation: Magnolia Baptist Church,
Vancleave. Service: Church. Burial: Church Cemetery.

Neil Joseph Cuevas, age 88, of Long Beach, MS, died September 28, 2008 in Pass
Christian. He was born in Catahoula. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Cuevas; his son, John Jerry Cuevas;
parents, Claude and Norine Cuevas; and 2 sisters, Ouida Mae Stiglet and Lillie
Bobinger. Interment: Evergreen Gardens Cemetery.

Justin H. Fidlin, age 68 died 09/26/08, in Gulfport.
Avis L. Havard, 60 of Saucier, MS died 9/28/08 in Saucier. Graveside service at
2:30 p.m., Mon. 10/6/08 at Biloxi National Cemetery.

MSgt. (R) Stephen Edward Hric, 66, of Waveland, MS died September 29, 2008 in
Gulfport. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery.

John Geissinger, 84, of Biloxi, died Sept. 9, 2008. Service: Fatima Catholic
Church. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Darryl Jiminez, 49, of Biloxi, September 28, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded
in death by his mother, Mary Jiminez. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. 

Larry R. Mayo, Sr., 70, of Biloxi, MS, died September 28, 2008, in Biloxi. He
was a retired U. S. Navy Veteran and worked with the FAA as an Air Traffic
Controller and taught ATC at Keesler Air Force Base, accumulating a total of 38
years of government service. Mr. Mayo was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother, Ken Mayo. Visitation: Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi.

Ruby A. Walker, 96, of Gulfport died September 28, 2008 in Chicago, IL.
Visitation: Community Fellow-ship Missionary Baptist Church, 4817 W. Madison
St., Chicago IL. Funeral Services: Mercy Seat MB Church, Gulfport, MS.
Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Mrs. Carrie Elizabeth Walters Mobley, 67, died September 28, 2008. Visitation:
George County, MS F.H. Parlor. Service: Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial:
Church Cemetery.

Sept 29
Luis G. Alvarez, 85, died September 29, 2008. Graveside services: Biloxi
National Cemetery.

Raymond L. Franz, age 86, a resident of Gulfport, died September 29, 2008, in
Gulfport. Mr. Franz was born in Staunton, Ill on December 7, 1921. He served in
the U.S. Army from 1944-1946, and retired from Civil Service at Keesler Air
Force Base after 21 years. Burial: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.
Raymond Mitchell, 84, of Biloxi died September 29, 2008 in Biloxi. Burial:
Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Sept. 30
Howard M. Levy, 62, of Gulfport died September 30, 2008 in Gulfport. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Selma Levy.  Services: Southern Memorial Park,
Biloxi.

Infant Abbigail Pearce, of Pass Christian, died September 30, 2008 in Bay St.
Louis, MS. Graveside service: Rotten Bayou Cemetery.

Netterine A. Theodore, 79, of Gulfport died September 30, 2008. Service: Mt.
Pleasant U.M. Church, Gulfport. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Netterine Annette Walker Theodore, age 79 of Gulfport, MS died Tuesday,
September 30, 2008 at home in Gulfport. She was a member of Mount Pleasant
United Methodist. Visitation: Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, Turkey
Creek. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Byron J. Walker, 44, of Gulfport, died September 30, 2008. He was a graduate of
Long Beach High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shilo and May
Bertha Walker and one brother, Fredrick Walker. Funeral Services:
Lockett-Williams, Gulfport.

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