Jackson County MsArchives Obituaries.....2008, Deaths - December ************************************************ 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 January 3, 2009, 7:15 pm Source: online free newspapers and obits sites Jackson County, MS deaths for Dec. 2008. These are not all deaths for the county. Submitted by: Patricia Creel Kendrick, JC CC for MSGenweb Dec. 1 Robert Ray Hamilton, 88, of Gulfport, MS died December 1, 2008, in Gulfport. Born in the Wade community, Jackson County, MS on November 6, 1920, Bob Hamilton loved to tell how he lived his early childhood hunting and fishing deep inside the Pascagoula swamp and how he spent many a night camping with his friends and cousins 'floundering' on the islands and bayous. For years he was a constant fisherman on Bayou Bernard. When anyone inquired as to where the fish might be biting, they were directed to go down to where Bob Hamilton is anchored, get as close as you can to him, then load the boat. Mr. Hamilton was a veteran of World War II, serving as a seaman in the U S NAVY in Miami, Florida, where he was discharged at the end of hostilities. From there he took his young family back to the Pascagoula, MS, area and lived and worked for the Navy as a civilian, switching residence to Gulfport, Mississippi in 1959. He continued his employment at the Naval Construction Battalion Center at Gulfport, until his retirement in December, 1975. Mr. Robert R. Hamilton was preceded in death by his mother, Callie Goff Rushing of Pascagoula, Ms; his son, Robert Cooper Hamilton; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hamilton Embry; and an infant daughter, Angela Louise Hamilton. His wife of sixty-three years, Alice Elaine Flynt Hamilton. Burial: Machpelah Cemetery, Pascagoula. Ms. Norma Ruth Howell, 68, of Deatsville, AL, formerly of Moss Point, MS, died December 1, 2008 in Montgomery, AL. She was born July 5, 1940 in Phillip, MS to Rev. and Mrs. A.E. Howell. Service: Serene Memorial Gardens of Escatawpa, MS. Dec. 2 Lester H. Fayard, 80, of Vancleave, MS died December 2, 2008. He was born November 9, 1928 in Success, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Eugene Fayard and Lena McQueen Fayard, a brother Kenneth Fayard, a sister Verlena Fayard Wescovich and special nephew Kenny Fayard. Lester was past president of Jackson/George County Cattleman's Association, and for many years he was active chairman of Livestock Barn for Jackson County Fair Association. He was also a veteran of World War II, and a member of Carpenter's local union. Interment: Vancleave Cemetery #1 on Jim Ramsay Road. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. John Ira Rouse, age 74, of Moss Point, MS diedDecember 2, 2008 in Pascagoula. "J.I." was born on July 7, 1934 in Pascagoula, to the late Lee and Lilly Rouse. He served honorably in the United States Air Force. Services will be private as requested by "J.I." Mr. James Ray Ivey, Sr., 72, of Hurley, MS died December 2, 2008 in Hurley. He was born February 6, 1936 in Quitman, MS. Mr. Ivey was a member of U.S. National Guard, the Country Gentleman Band and the Chief of the Hurley Volunteer Fire Department from 1970 to 1982. Mr. Ivey is reunited with his wife of 22 years Mildred Ivey; son James Ivey, Jr.; father Christo Ivey; and brother Charles Ivey. Burial: Coleman Cemetery, Hurley. Mrs. Joyce Ann King, 59 of Ocean Springs, MS died December 2, 2008, born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 23, 1949, moved to the coast in 1957. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne King, and her father, Oscar Thomas. Burial: Seymour Cemetery, St. Martin, MS. Dec 3 Ms. Naomi Noble, age 93, a native of Ocean Springs, MS died December 3, 2008, at her home in Ocean Springs. She owned Avelez Beauty Shop in Biloxi until she retired in 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Jane Davis Noble, a sister, Eunice (Nealy) Seymour, and a brother, Chester (Evelyn) Noble. Burial: Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Fort Bayou Community. Ted Williams Ruffin, Jr., 49, of River Ridge, LA, died December 3, 2008, in a New Orleans Hospital. Service with Rev. Wayne Myers, Pastor of Ramsay Hills Baptist Church, officiating. Interment: Vancleave Cemetery #1, Vancleave, MS. Mr. Edward Shamont Kelly, Sr., a life long resident of Moss Point, MS, was born February 5, 1981 in Waynesboro, MS. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mrs. Linda Faye Kelly and Uncle Jimmy O'Neal Kelly. Interment: Machpelah Cemetery, Pascagoula, MS. Ted Williams Ruffin, Jr., 49, of River Ridge, LA, died December 3, 2008, in a New Orleans, LA Hospital. Interment: Vancleave Cemetery #1. Dec. 4 Mr. Tommy Lee Brown of Moss Point died December 4, 2008. Robert Lee Tucker Jr. age 66, of Moss Point, MS died December 4, 2008. He was born March 12, 1942 in Safford, AL to the late James and Eva Henderson. Services will be private. Dec. 5 Thomas I. Jones, 83, was born January 15, 1925 in Gautier, MS to the late Thomas Jones and Edna McPherson Jones, died on December 5, 2008. He was a World War II Veteran, U.S. Army. He was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Katie Jackson Jones on March 26, 1946 where they enjoyed a beautiful life together for over 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, sisters, Jeanette White and Emma Bilbo; two brothers, Cornelius Allen and James Allen. Burial: Franklin Cemetery, Gautier, MS. Mr. James Randolph 'Snook' Norvell, Sr. was born November 14, 1914, in Scranton, MS, later named Pascagoula, MS. He departed his life Thursday, December 5, 2008 at VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Caroline Norvell, wife Molinda Norvell, one granddaughter Vanetta Norvell, one daughter-in-law Jeanette Norvell, and 12 sisters and brothers. Burial: Jackson County Memorial Cem. Pascagoula, MS. Dec. 6 Mrs. Mimi Pauline Cayson, 84 of Gautier, died on Dec. 06, 2008 in Gautier. Henry Newton Glass, III, 35, of Cedar Park, TX, died 12-6-2008, in Ocean Springs. He was sent from the F.H., Gulfport, MS, to Cook Walden F.H. in TX. Larry L. Seymour, 83, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS died December 6, 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Exia Blackwell Seymour; parents Leon and Ada Seymour; eight brothers, one sister, one twin sister and two great-grandchildren. Burial: Seymour Cemetery. Dec. 7 Ellis E. Evans, 73, of Moss Point died December 7, 2008, in Moss Point. James Howard McIntosh, born October 8, 1937 - died December 7, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. Private Services: Biloxi National Cemetery. Gary "Vino" Owen, age 68, of Pascagoula, MS died December 7, 2008. He was born October 29, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan. He moved to Pascagoula from Michigan 35 years ago. There will a graveside service at Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors. Dec. 8 Mrs. Bobbie Broadus Bonderer, age 73, of Pascagoula, Ms died Dec. 8, 2008 in Ridgeland, MS. She was born in Holmes County, MS. She was a member of Ingalls Avenue Baptist Church in Pascagoula. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 yrs, T.G. Broadus and husband of 4 yrs, Joe Bonderer. Interment will be at Jackson County Memorial Park, Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Lovell Nevels Fuller of Wade, MS died Dec. 8, 2008 at Singing River Hospital. Born March 12, 1942 to Mr. and Mrs. V.O. (Donna) Lovell of Brookhaven, MS, both deceased. She was preceded in death by two husbands Mr. Jerry Nevels and Mr. Warren Fuller. Burial: Rosehill Cemetery of Brookhaven, MS. Mr. Hibbard V. Lett, 64, of Moss Point, MS. died Dec. 8, 2008. Dec. 9 Mrs. Mae Deloris Crawford, age 64, of Helena, MS died December 9, 2008, following a valiant battle with cancer. Deloris was born on April 30, 1944, in Alabama, to the late John and Zula Mae Tee. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Chesney and Jewel Tee; and grand- daughter, Carrie D. Jones. She worked as a security guard at Chevron for a number of years, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Deloris is survived by her devoted husband of 36-years, James L. Crawford Jr.; five daughters, two sons; Twenty grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; nephew; other relatives and many friends. Interment: Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Nellie Y. Price, 63, of Franklin Creek Community, MS died Dec. 9, 2008. She was born July 18, 1945 in Kosciusko, Ms and has been a resident of this area for most of her life. Mrs. Price was a member of Franklin Creek Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Kay Price; father, Troy Hutchison; brother-in-law, Bob Ray; nephew, Bobby Ray. Burial: Jackson County Memorial Park. Irma Mae Koonce Wilson, age 69, of Ocean Springs died Dec. 9, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Services will be at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 803 Division St., Biloxi. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. Dec. 10 Mrs. Ina Belle Carter, age 86 of Wade, MS died December 10, 2008 in Mobile, AL. She was born November 26, 1922 in Stone County, MS. Mrs. Carter was a homemaker and member of Antioch Baptist Church of Leaksville. She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. and Cora B. Cox; husband, Roy C. Carter. Interment will be at Johnson Cemetery, Wade, Jackson County, MS. Dec. 11 Lorraine Harper Watts Avent, age 75 of Moss Point died December 11, 2008 at her home. She was born March 7, 1933 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her parents J.L. and Willie Harper, husbands Philip W. Watts and J.C. Avent, son Philip Keith Watts, sisters Mary Elizabeth Wagner and Juliette Letts, brothers Pat Harper, and Everette Harper. Burial: Griffin cemetery in Moss Point. William F. Vaughn, 73, of Ocean Springs, died 12-11-08. Linda Merle Goff Foster Webb, 65, of the Cumbest Bluff Community, MS died December 11, 2008 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Linda was born on November 15, 1943 in George County, MS to Coody and Maxine Goff. They came to Moss Point in 1944. Linda graduated from Moss Point High School in 1961. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children Bobby G. Foster; her infant son Anthony Gil Foster; her father Rev. Coody Goff; a son-in-law Joe Steven Rankin; and special aunt Toddie Olsen. Burial: Shady Grove Church Cemetery in Lucedale, George County, MS. Dec. 12 Mr. Aaron Nathaniel Keleher, age 19, of Biloxi, MS., died December 12, 2008, in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Bizer and Grace Carroll, Nathan and Edna Franklin and Daniel and Vivian Keleher and great-grandmother, Geraldine West. Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park. Dec: 13 Kaleb Christian Miller, 15, of Ocean Springs, MS died December 13, 2008.Kaleb was born on April 9, 1993 in Biloxi. Interment: Cruthirds Cemetery. Mr. Wade Felix Runyon, a native of Stephenville, Texas and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died December 13, 2008, at the age of 51. The son of Ernestine Runyon and the late J. H. Runyon. He will be buried in Stephensville, Texas. Mr. Thomas I. Jones, 83 of Gautier died Dec. 5, 2008 Service: New Era Baptist Church, Gautier. Burial: Franklin Cemetery, Gautier, MS. Wade Felix Runyon, 51, Ocean Springs, died 12/13/2008. Dec. 14 Mr. Conath Ray Collums, age 87 of Pascagoula, MS died December 14, 2008 at his home. He was born January 6, 1921 in Beland, MS. He was a member of Church on the Rock. Mr. Collums was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during WWII. Mr. Collums was preceded in death by his parents, James Duell and Addie Claire Collums; sister, Dorothy Wood. Survivors include sons, daughter, sisters, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Services with Rev. Rodger Bradley officiating. Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors at graveside. Nelda Rose Holtzman 87 of Gautier, MS died December 14, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. Nelda was preceded in death by her husband Frank Friedman, and her son Lance Holtzman. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Dempsey Owens, 71, of Moss Point died December 14, 2008. Dec. 15 Dorris Thompson Acord, of Vancleave, MS December 15, 2008 in Ocean Springs, MS. Dorris was born October 2, 1927 to the late Roy G. and Zonie Mae Thompson in Noxapater, MS. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ellis Acord Sr. Burial: Jackson County Memorial Park. Wesley “Allen” Hill, 46, of Pascagoula, MS died December 15, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. Allen was born February 3,1962 in Hattiesburg, MS. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ezra and Winnie Bond; paternal grandfather J.B. Hill; uncle, Edward Bond; cousins, Adam and Scott Byrd and Robbie Bond; niece Kaitlyn Herrington; mother and father in law, Jerry and Joann Moyers.Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park, Ocean Springs. Alphones Jones, 68, of Gulfport, MS died December 15, 2008. Graveside services: Scranton Cemetery, Pascagoula MS. Ronnie Lee Herron, 64, of Pascagoula, died Dec. 15, 2008 at his residence. Private services. Mrs. Rannie Lewis, 89, of Moss Point, MS died December 15, 2008. . Twyla Renee' Adcock Stone, 39, Pascagoula, died Dec. 15, 2008. Memorial Service: St. Joseph's Church, Moss Point. Dec. 16 Robert Allen Skelton, age 53 of Helena, MS died December 16, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Skelton was a member of Church on the Rock. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Robert Lee and Lacy Regan Skelton, Thomas Napoleon and Sina Elizabeth "Echols" Creekmore. Burial: Machpelah Cemetery. Capt. David Leonard Willis, Jr. 73 of Pascagoula, MS died December 16, 2008. He was born June 27, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, MS. Capt. Willis served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul L. Willis and Jewel Phillips Willis. Burial: Jackson County Memorial Park, Pascagoula. Mr. Hayward W. "Ike" Eichelberger, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS died December 16, 2008, in Biloxi, MS. He was a Retired M/Sgt. from the US Air Force, a Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War, and was a Quality Assurance inspector for NASA until his retirement. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Dec. 17 Charles Shelby Anderson, age 87, died December 17, 2008 at his daughters home in Big Point, MS., where he had resided since Hurricane Katrina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Monroe Anderson and Addie Kennard Anderson, his wife of 61 years, Alice Louise Renfroe Anderson, a brother, Donald Anderson, two sisters, Irene Argulles and Annie Riley, and a grandson, Brandon Anderson. Burial: Machpelah Cemetery. Thomas "Tommy" Gresham, 78, of Ocean Springs, died Dec. 17, 2008. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Ocean Springs. Mr. Dempsey Owens, 71, of Moss Point died Dec. 17, 2008. Service: Union Baptist Ch., MP. Burial: Machpelah Cemetery. Jewel Louise Rabby Frigo, age 82, passed away December 17, 2008 in Metairie, LA. Mrs. Frigo was born October 19, 1926 in Escatawpa, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard George Rabby and Sophia Suthoff Rabby, a son, Philip Edward Frigo, a grandson, Joshua Frigo, two brothers, Howard and Harold Rabby, and three sisters; Juanita Nelson, Mabel Hunt, and Agnes Pierce. Interment will be at Machpelah Cemetery. Dec. 18 Joan C. Allen, 74, of Ocean Springs died Dec. 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby "K.V." Allen, her parents, Vernon and Rita Seymour Ladner and a brother, Wesley R. Ladner. Burial: Ryan Cemetery, St. Martin. James Scott Harrell, 42, of Gautier, died Thursday, December 18, 2008 in Gautier. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Aqwan Jackson, 7 months, of Gautier, MS passed on December 18, 2008 at his home. He was born May 17, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. Interment will be in First Baptist Cemetery, Escatawpa, MS. Mrs. Isabel McInnis Talbot, age 86 of Gulfport, MS passed away December 18, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Talbot was born in Moss Point, MS, she was a life time resident of the coast and she loved her gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Clara McInnis, and three sisters. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, MS. Vera McLain, Burial in Wayneboro, Wayne County, Ms. Dec 20 Rodney P. Boren, 55, of Ocean Springs, died Sat. 12-20-08. Memorial services at a later date. Dec 21 Kenneth Lowrel Swarthout died December 21, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Swarthout was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 29, 1933. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in Korea. A graduate of Mississippi College School of Law in 1960, a member of the Mississippi Bar and Michigan Bar law for 48 years. He was a member of the Jackson County Mounted Patrol, Belle Fountain Baptist Church and a friend of The Sons of The Confederacy. Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park. Dec. 22 Mr. Guy Floore, Jr., age 75, of Big Point, MS died December 22, 2008 at his home. He was born November 11, 1933 in Kemper County, MS. Guy was a member of Big Point United Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from International Paper Company after 39 1/2 years service and was owner and operator of JR's Restaurant for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson George and Grace Palmer Floore; brother, Robert Floore; sisters, Lottie Manns, Betty Nix and Mary Moore. Visitation: Big Point United Methodist Church. Burial: Big Point Cemetery. Henrietta Smith Noblitt, age 84, died December 22, 2008 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born September 29, 1924 in Ashville, St. Claire County, Alabama to Henry Wilson Smith and wife, Eloise Montgomery Smith. She had been a resident of Pascagoula, MSfor the past 54 years. Mrs. Noblitt was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd C. Noblitt, her parents, Henry and Eloise Smith; step- father, Marion Boatwright and sister, Margie Smith (Frederick) Anderton. Visitation: Calvary Baptist Church, Pascagoula, MS. Funeral Service will follow immediately in the church sanctuary with Rev. Chris Carter officiating. Interment will be at Jackson County Memorial Park in Pascagoula, where she will be laid to rest beside her loving husband of 52 years, Lloyd Noblitt. Myrtle Victoria Perkins Guillot - Age 88, of Moss Point, MS. Funeral arrangements incomplete by Heritage Funeral Home Escatawpa, MS. Henrietta Smith Noblitt, age 84, of Pascagoula died Dec. 22, 2008. Charles Onease Pace, 66, of Pascagoula, died December 22, 2008. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dec 23 Mrs. Pam Frazer, age 50, of Vancleave, died Dec. 23, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Dec. 24 Mrs. Jeannie Pearson "Jamie" Jones, 61, of Vancleave died December 23, 2008 in Pascagoula. She was born April 22, 1947 in Sylacauga, Al to Melvin and Glendora Pearson. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pascagoula. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her first husband, Danny Overman; her father, Melvin Pearson; a brother-in-law, Tommy Pierce, and numerous other relatives. Burial: Machpelah Cemetery. Mrs. Athastine Richardson Nathan was native of Moss Point, MS born to the parents of Charlie and Ernestine Richardson on July 15, 1955. She was preceded in death by both parents, Charlie and Ernestine Richardson; sister, Elizabeth Richardson; brother, Woodrow Richardson. Interment: First Baptist Cemetery, Escatawpa. Edwin J. Schneider, age 88, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS December 24, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Private services will be held at a later date. Ms Annie Lee Wynne, 80, of Moss Point, MS died December 24, 2008 in Bryant, Arkansas. She was born October 22, 1928 in Moss Point, MS and has been a lifelong resident of the Kreole Community and a member of Eastside Assembly of God Church. Her great contribution to the world was her 14 children and 57 grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents Lyda & Ceolia Taylor, Her husbands Luis Alpizar Sr, Wade Maples & Willie Wynne, 2 brothers Lloyd Henry Taylor & Louis Edward Taylor, daughter Norma Jean Jordan grandchildren Raquel Maples, Anthony Gibson & Marcus (Brad) Hester. She is survived by 13 children, Interment will be at Orange Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers willbe her six Grandsons & Great Grandsons. Dec 25 Eugene Talm Carrington, 77 of Gautier, MS died December 25, 2008 at his home. Archie Hamlett, 84, of Ocean Springs, died Dec. 25, 2008. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. Dec 26 Sammye Jean Bodden, 79, of Gautier, MS died December 26, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born March 10, 1929 in Delta City, MS. Ms. Bodden is reunited with her parents George and Isabel Boykin; daughter Carla Catherine Bodden and her brothers and sisters Albert D. Boykin, Midge S. Rode, Nell Barlow, Bobbie Lockridge, Doza Russum, Lois E. Hunter and Loryce Hathcock. Memorial service in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Helen Matthews, 95, of Pascagoula died Dec. 26, 2008. Dec 27 Jeffery C. Hutchinson Jr., 45 of Moss Point, MS passed away 12-27-08 in Pascagoula, MS. Dec 28 Ms. Jalanda Lanell Burchfield, 40, of Moss Point, MS died Dec. 28, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Drew, MS. Ms. Burchfield was preceded in death by her son, Albert McMillian Jr.; her father, Richard Burchfield Jr., and her granddaughter, Moeshia Burchfield. Interment: Scranton Cemetery, Pascagoula. E. J. Garrison, age 79, of Decatur, MS and formerly of Pascagoula died Dec. 28, 2008 in Meridian, MS. He was born July 12, 1929 in Decatur. He was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pascagoula, MS. He was an U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eula Tanner Garrison; parents, Phillip Allen and Mary Eva Garrison; three brothers, Troy Garrison, George Allen Garrison, Dewey Garrison, and sister, Evelyn Dennis. Interment: Tanner's Cemetery, Hurley, MS. Roland Davis Goff, 65, of Gautier, MS died Dec. 28, 2008 in Kentucky. Mr. Goff was born January 14, 1943 in Louisville, KY to the late Otha B. and Lola B. Goff. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; O.J. “Peewee” Goff and Sherrll Goff. No burial place listed. Dec 31, 2008 Billy Guy Blythe Jr. 49 of Helena, MS died December 31, 2008 in Pascagoula, MS. He was preceded in death by his father Billy Guy Blythe Sr. and a sister Kathy Cunningham. 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