Jackson County MsArchives Obituaries.....2009, Deaths - April, May, June ************************************************ 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 6, 2009, 6:56 pm Source: All notices are from free online newspapers and obituary services. April-May-June 2009 - Deaths in Jackson County, MS. These are not all the deaths for county. Submitted by: Patricia Creel Kendrick, MSGen Jackson County, MS. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~msjackso/index.htm All notices are from free online newspapers and obituary services. Apr. 1 Newton Perry Gautier, 83, a native of Gautier, MS, passed away April 1, 2009. He served as Jackson County Superintendent of Schools from 1960 to 1964. From 1954 to 1959 he served as Principal of the Ocean Springs High School and again from 1965 to 1966. From 1966 to 1974 he was Superintendent of the Pascagoula Municipal Separate School District. In July of 1974, he accepted the position as Principal of Our Lady of Victories Central High School in Pascagoula. Later in 1976 he accepted the position of Principal at Canton Public High School in Canton, Mississippi. He was a member of the first Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College District from 1960 to 1964. Mr. Gautier was preceded in death by his parents, Newton Houston Gautier and Mayo Golden Gautier, sisters, Eleanor McGrath and Mayfax Barlow. Funeral Service: Gautier United Methodist Church. Gautier Cemetery Quincey R. Johnson, 50, born in Pascagoula, died April 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA. Preceded in death by his father, Willie Watson, Sr., Mother, Mary Alice Lett; step father, Hibbard Lett, devoted God parents, Ethel Fulford and Brown Walker; two sisters, Marilyn Johnson and Mary Mickel; one brother, Dontavious (Shun) Lett. Memorial services: Angelus F. H., Los Angeles, CA Apr. 3 Jacob B. Fry, 77, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 3, 2009 at his home. Mr. Fry was born in Moncla, LA. Preceded in death by his Father, Floyd Fry; Mother, Littie Neely; and Step-father, O.Y. Neely; a daughter Sheila Ann Fry, and 6 brothers and sisters. Jackson County Memorial Park Norbert Bryan Turner, 86, of Pascagoula passed away April 3, 2008 in Moss Point. He was born to Mr. John and Lillian Turner. Griffin Cemetery Apr. 4 Theodore Lamar Dickerson, 70, of Moss Point, passed away April 4, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born in Crystal Springs, MS to the late Lee Denford Dickerson and Bessie Ashcroft Dickerson. Preceded in death by his parents and Wife, Deanie Brownlow Dickerson. Service: Wade Baptist Church. Serene Memorial Gardens Mrs. Betty Jean McFerrin Lindsey, 78, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 4, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Jones County, MS. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sharon in Jones County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Frank and Inez Combest Poore and first husband, Carmon Wayne McFerrin. Serene Memorial Gardens Apr. 5 Tolbert Ford Bennett, Jr., 87, a resident of Moss Point, MS died April 5, 2009. On April 18, 1947 he took Emogene Swann as his lifelong partner in life for 40 years. From 1948 to 1958 he was employed at Spann Hardware in Moss Point and served as an Auxiliary Policeman for the city of Moss Point. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his wife Emogene Swann Bennett, a baby boy Bennett and his parents Tolbert Ford Bennett, Sr. and Lottie Box Bennett. Griffin Cemetery Michael F. Falany, 64, of Ocean Springs, died April 5. 2009. Biloxi National Cemetery Ressia Mae Hill, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS died April 5, 2009 at her residence. Apr. 6 Lynwood Joseph Clark, 80, a native of Pascagoula died April 6, 2009. Born to the late Lynwood and Ethel Clark Sr. Jackson County Memorial Park Jeffrey "Jeff" Stewart, 56, of Gautier, MS, passed away April 6, 2009, in a Mobile, AL hospital, following a motorcycle accident in Biloxi on Sunday, April 5, 2009. Jeff was born in Panama City, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Stewart; and two brothers, Gene Harris, and Van Stewart. A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will take place, with Dr. Robbie Howard of the First Baptist Church of Helena officiating. Apr. 7 Bruce Byron Bradley, 79, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Laurel, MS to the late David and Millie Bradley. He moved to Pascagoula and opened Bradley Jewelry Store. While owning and operating his business he became the First Mayor under a city council manager form of government in Pascagoula. He was an inspiration to many young men at Pascagoula High School while he served as head football coach. He helped establish the first Jackson County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four sisters and his only son, David Bruce Bradley and grandchild, Leslie Mae Bradley. Jackson County Memorial Park with military honors Tosha Daryl Caudillo, 21, of Big Point, Jackson County, MS; formerly of Boaz, AL, passed away April 7, 2009 in Jackson County, MS in an auto accident. Tosha was born in Gadsden, Alabama. Preceded in death by her sister Lacy Caudillo and her great-grandfather J. T. Underwood. Union Cemetery, Boaz, AL Mrs. Delores Renee Tolbert Fountain, died April 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents Margarette Chatman White and Willie Tolbert. Ford Cemetery, Escatawpa, MS John Thomas Peace (Poppy), 69, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS died April 7, 2009. He was born in La Pryor, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma Peace of Hurricane, UT and his beloved infant daughter, Danielle Peace of Salt Lake City, UT. A Memorial will be held on April 10, 2009 in the Ocean Springs. Willie Lee Spooner, 58, died April 7, 2009, at his home in Lexington, Holmes County, MS. He is survived by his wife, sisters Jill Spooner & Darla Spooner (Don) Arnold of Pascagoula; brother Paul Spooner. Willie was named after his father Willie Lee Spooner and his grandfather Willie Lee Spooner. In charge of arrangements: Southern Funeral Home, 100 Pine Street, Lexington, MS. Apr. 8 Melba Diane Fisher, 58, died April 8, 2009 at her home in Lucedale, George County, MS. Born in Moss Point, MS, she was the daughter of the late Beautel Fisher and the late Ola Grace (Underwood) Fisher. Services: Barton Baptist Church, Hwy 63 South, Lucedale. Barton Baptist Church Cemetery, Lucedale Mrs. Delores Fountain, 48, of Moss Point died April 8, 2009. Service: Freewill Pentecostal Church. Ford Cemetery William Charles Gee, 96, of Ocean Springs died April 8, 2009. John S. "Jack" Mitchell, 69, of Corinth, NY, a former resident of Pascagoula died April 8, 2009 at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, NY. Born in Maud, MS. Preceded in death by his father, Ruble Lee Mitchell; his mother, Elizabeth Banks Mitchell, and a daughter, Pamela Jean Mitchell. Machpelah Cemetery Gordon Curtis West, 62, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 8, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. West was born in Waynesboro, MS. Mr. West was preceded in death by his parents David and Mary Hutto West. Apr. 9 Dylan Bardwell, age seven weeks, of Pascagoula, MS died Thursday April 9, 2009 at his home. Robert Ernest Sidaway, 80, of Ocean Springs, died April 9, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Sidaway was born in Long Eddy, New York to Ernest and Lillian Sidaway. Biloxi National Cemetery Betty Ann Woods, 51, passed away April 9, 2009 at Oktibbeha County Hospital, Starkville, MS. She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Woods and grandson, Joseph Larkin Walker, Jr. A memorial service for Ms. Woods is scheduled at Community of Christ Church, Vancleave Apr. 10 L. D. Crawford, 70, of Moss Point, died April 10, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Memorial Service. Mrs. Sallie Kimble McDonald, born in Neshoba County, MS died April 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Annie Lou Kimble; husband, Willie McDonald; five sisters, Tressie Washington, Dersena Palmer, Audrey Valley, Annie Grace Brooks, Jimmie Nell Hoye and one brother, Roosevelt Sanders. Gabriel Cemetery, Pascagoula Mr. Edward "Sonny Boy" Rice, 80, of Gautier, passed away April 10, 2009 at his home. Mr. Rice was born in Jackson Co., MS. Preceded in death by his wife Frances Savage Rice, his parents Fred and Maggie Rice, a son Edward A. Rice, two sisters: Trudy Rice and Velma Rice, and a brother John Rice. Orange Grove Cemetery Apr. 11 James "Chris" Riley, 52, a native of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs. A memorial service will be held later. Joseph Stephan Shultz, died April 11, 2009, a native of Pascagoula and a resident of Escatawpa. He had fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. He served as a Naval AN/SPY-1A Radar Technician aboard the USS Ticonderoga. His naval career spanned 12 years he was awarded several medals of service including the Navy Expeditionary Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was preceded in death by his father Rollie "Joe" Shultz and his brother Stan Gilbert. Memorial services will be held in May at Escatawpa Baptist Church. The date for this service is pending. Apr. 12 Elouise Caldwell, 81, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away April 12, 2009 in Moss Point. She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Ovetta Gray. Visitation will be at the Summerville Methodist Church on Dutch Bayou Road, Moss Point, MS funeral service will begin from the church sanctuary with Rev. Willie Hill officiating. Richard E. Minge, 60, of Gautier, MS passed away April 12, 2009 at his residence. He was a born in Franklin, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Everette Minge, Sr.; grandson, Travis Dewaye Guinn. Biloxi National Cemetery Mrs. Corinne Denson King, 92, of Hurley, passed away April 12, 2009, in Mobile, AL. She was born in Lucedale, MS. Mrs. King was a member of Hurley United Methodist Church, where she served as church pianist and organist, and also served on the major boards and ministries of the church at various times. She was a professional educator in Jackson and George Counties in Mississippi and in Mobile County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Carl King; her parents, J. Lee and Mamie Ward Denson; a grandson, Carlton Marc King, two sisters and a brother. Coleman Cemetery, Hurley Joe Westmoreland, Jr., 53, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was born July 16, 1955 in Tupelo, MS. He was the owner and operator of Dixie Glass on Market Street in Pascagoula. Mr. Westmoreland is preceded in death by his sister Gail Westmoreland; his grandparents Birdell and Elzie Holcomb and Lorene Harris; and father-in-law Max Hughes. Memorial service in the funeral home chapel. Apr. 13 Margaret Fulghum, 78, died April 13, 2009, a resident of Niceville, FL. She was a registered member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Margaret enjoyed 52 years of marriage to Charles H. Fulghum until his passing in 2004. Jackson County Memorial Scott Reynolds, 40, of Ocean Springs died April 13, 2009 at his home. Scott was born in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1987. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Kenneth I. Brummett, Wilson and Neva Reynolds. Crestlawn Cemetery Apr. 14 Larry M. "Hattie" Hataway, 63, of Big Point, MS died April 14, 2009. Mr. Hataway was born in Mobile Al. He graduated from George County High School in 1965. He is preceded in death by his parents, B.R. and Lillie Hataway, Agricola, MS, and one grandson, John Alexander Sawyer III, Pascagoula, MS. Johnson's Cemetery, Wade, MS Dora Mae Ros, 92, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 14, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Ros was born in Kreole, MS to the late James Lee and Mary Scott. Also preceded in death by husband, Vincent P. Ros; two brothers and six sisters. Jackson County Memorial Park Mr. Clarence Westbrook "C.W." Warrick Jr., 75, a resident of Pascagoula since 1962, died April 14, 2009 in a New Orleans, LA hospital. Born in Wayne County, NC to the late Clarence and Margaret Barrett Warrick. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula where he served by singing in the choir and as a lifetime deacon. Mr. Warrick was preceded in death by two sisters Elizabeth Harper and Mary Jane Brannan. Leaf River Baptist Church Cemetery, Collins, MS Apr. 15 Louis Charles Bedard, 93, of Ocean Springs, died April 15, 2009. Mr. Bedard was born in Plattsburg, NY. Preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings, his son, Thomas, grandson, Alan Auger and great-grandson, Zachary Cupit. Memorial Mass: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Matthew Andrew Boykin III of Gautier, MS, born in Mobile, AL died April 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents Matthew A. Boykin, Jr. and Mary Jane Johnson. Machpelah Cemetery Steven M. Kress, 29, of Ocean Springs died April 15, 2009. He was sent to Modell F. H. Darien, IL for services & burial. Ms. April Elaine Richards, 51, of Ocean Springs, MS April 15, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Ms. Richards was born in Joplin. Preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Ruth Craig Richards. A memorial service at St. Johns Episcopal. Apr. 17 Edwin Alexander Flores, age 2 and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on April 17, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Edwin was preceded in death by grandparents, Jesus Flores and Maria Guadalupe Romero. Crestlawn Cemetery, Ocean Springs Mrs. John Johnnie) Adele Osley, 80, of Ocean Springs, passed away April 17, 2009. Mrs. Osley was born in New Orleans, LA and grew up in Biloxi. Mrs. Osley was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul Edward Osley; her parents, John and Alice Gerkens and a sister, Mary Louise Kopp. Biloxi National Cemetery Apr 18 Dinah Marie Jones, 48, died April 18, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS, a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Gautier, Ms. Funeral service: Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA, with Rev. Walter C. Jackson, Jr. Officiating. Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA Patricia Blanche Klein, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away April 18, 2009 in Pascagoula. Patricia's life will be celebrated and her cremated remains will be inurned next to her husband, Robert J. Klein. Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL Carlos R. Pabon, Major U. S. Army Retired, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away April 18, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Pabon was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 53 years. Mr. Pabon was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Amanda Elaine Pabon. Mr. Floyd Bradley Sr., 79, of Moss Point died April 18, 2009 . Service: Little Rock Baptist. Church, Moss Poin. Machpelah Cemetery Evelyn Ann Hoffman Taylor Springer, born in Arkadelphia, Ark, passed in Ocean Springs, MS on April 18, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents Henry Hoffman and Nellie Mae Hoffman, former husband, Rev. Robbie Joe Taylor, sisters Clara Lou Haney and Cathleen (Kitty) Ott. Rest Hills Memorial Park Sherwood, Ark. Apr. 19 Chester McClure Baker, Sr., born in Ocean Springs, MS, to the parents of Orion Stroud Baker and Eula Tiblier Baker, passed away April 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Baker. Pine Crest Cem., Mobile County, AL Otis George Lewelling Jr., 71, a long time resident of Cumbest Bluff Community, Jackson County, MS; died April 19, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Otis Lewelling; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Woodrow and Meda Switzer, brother-in-law, Earl Samples. Machpelah Cemetery Edward Keith "Snoot" Sherman, 41, passed away at his home in D'Iberville, MS. On April 19, 2009. He lived in Jackson County, MS all of his life. He was a graduate from Moss Point High School. He was preceded in death by his grand- parents Eutus Sherman, Louis and Estelle Dupree all of Taylorsville, MS. And a infant sister Amanda J. Sherman of Bay Springs, MS. New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, MS Robert E. Meyer, 88, of Ocean Springs, passed away April 19, 2009. Private services. John Richard Schrink, 70, of Gautier, was born in Redland, CA and died April 19, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death his parents, John Joseph Schrink, Robbie Lou Williams- Rinker, and Vivian Schrink Depue; a son, Richard Scott Schrink, and a grandson, Nicholas Dale Kemp. John was instrumental in the formation of the Jackson County Sheriff's Flotilla dive/rescue. His was a volunteer worker with the Ocean Springs Hospital Auxillary. Crestlawn Memorial Park, Garden of the Cross, Highway 90, Ocean Springs Apr. 20 Charles Whitman Bitler Jr., 59, of Gautier, MS passed away April 20, 2009 at Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Bitler was born to the late Charles. W. Sr. and Clara Bitler in Ohio. Also, preceded in death by a son, Keith Grider. Biloxi National Cemetery Brigadier General (Ret) Boyd E. “Butch” King, Jr. passed away April 20, 2009. Mr. King was born on in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Wells King and his parents, Boyd Edwin King Sr. and Edna Hackman King Lewallen. Mr. King had been the CEO of VT Halter Marine since 2002. Mr. King was retired from the Army after 36 years of service. He served as an enlisted man, a NCO, a warrant officer, a commissioned officer and retired as a brigadier general. He served with honor in Vietnam and was subsequently stationed in Germany, England, various US postings and the Pentagon. Funeral services: Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Pascagoula, MS and Birmingham, AL Funeral services: Our Lady of the Valley. Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA Mrs. Thelma "Charline" Coker Miles, 78, of Moss Point, MS passed away April 20, 2009 at her home. She was born in St. Louis, MO. She was a member of The River City Red Hats Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Vivian Mizell, first husband, John J. Coker, Jr. a son, John Charlie Coker and a sister, Laverne Gibson. Community of Christ Church Cemetery, Escatawpa Apr. 21 Marjorie Weber Penton, 57, of Ocean Springs and formerly of Pascagoula passed away April 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her father, Armeen William Weber, Jr. Pinecrest Cemetery, Gautier Helen Waller, 73, of Moss Point, MS died April 21, 2009. Mrs. Waller was born in Philadelphia, MS to Earl and Annie Malone. She was a member of Eastside Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grand-daughter Holly Waller. Services: with Bro. Wendell Stork officiating. Orange Grove Cemetery Adelaide Theresa Magee, 65, died April 21, 2009 in Mobile, AL. She was born in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Magee was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Carrie Petite, Pascagoula, MS and husband Wallace "Bo" Magee and son Wallace A. Magee, Jr. of Moss Point, MS. Machpelah Cemetery Apr. 23 Woodroe Brazzle, 52, of Three Rivers, MS died April 23, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Woodie was born to the late Odie V. Brazzle and Louella Brazzle. Davis Chapel Cemetery, Three Rivers, MS Mr. Robert E. Taylor, 71, of Moss Point passed April 23, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Taylor was born to the late Jessie Lee and Mack Arthur Taylor in Columbia, MS. Services: Christian Love Church of the Living God, 4412 Chillis Street, Moss Point, MS. Apr. 24 Major Nora Anniece "Sissy" Barber, 41,of Moss Point, MS passed away April 24, 2009, in Escatawpa, MS. She was born in Moss Point, MS. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Barber of Moss Point, MS; her grandparents, John William and Nora Leslie Barber of Dixon, MS; and her grandmother Lucille Moody Rogers of Escatawpa. Machpelah Cemetery Mr. Bill Buckner, 56, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 24, 2009. He was born in Lambert, MS and was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Royce B. Buckner, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone and Mrs. Exie Buckner. Jackson County Memorial Park Mr. Harold Sparkman Floore, 79, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 24, 2009. He was born in Kemper County, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hosea and Loraine Floore; his Wife Sue Carol Floore; grandsons, Jeremy Floore and Nathan Stewart; and a sister, Helen Dunn. Jackson County Memorial Park Arthur Paul "Shummy" Landry, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 24, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Landry was born in Jeanerette, LA. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joyce Vallo, son, Robert W. Landry; parents, Arthur and Estelle Derouen Landry; and a brother, Wilbur Landry. Biloxi National Cemetery Mr. Bill Buckner, 56, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 24, 2009. He was born in Lambert, MS and was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Royce B. Buckner, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone and Mrs. Exie Buckner. Jackson County Memorial Park Apr. 25 Steven Lee Fairley, 28, a natrive of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 25, 2009. Preceded in death by his grandparents Benard and Florence Fairley. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Vancleave Florence Williams Myrick, 90, of Ocean Springs, died April 25, 2009. Crestlawn Memorial Park Mrs. Sybil Rose Steuart, 99, of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 25, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, John Thompson Steuart, parents, William and Josephine LeFebvre Cousans, and brothers, Harry (Miriam) Cousans, William F. (Martha) Steuart and John Clearo. Private services Mr. Pedro S. Silva, 64, of Moss Point, MS, died April 25, 2009. Mr. Silva first left his home in the Cape Verde Islands at the age of 15, eventually settling in the Gulf Coast in 1980. He was preceded in death by his parents Domingos Monteriro and Senhorinha Silva. Machpelah Cemetery Apr. 26 Annie Mary William Overman, 100, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 26, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Wayne County, MS to the late, John and Beadie Williams. Also preceded in death by her husband Eli Willis "Bill" Overman; two sons, Johnny and Danny Overman; son-in-laws, Jim Summerall, Joe Buza, and Gary Hall; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Overman Jones; three grandchildren, Misty Summerall, Davy McKee, and Kraig Hall. She is survived by seven children, 22 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 g-g- g-grandchild. Machpelah Cemetery Ronald “ Ronnie” A. Sinquefield, 59, a native of Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Foley, AL passed away April 26, 2009 in Pensacola, FL. He was a 1967 graduate of Pascagoula High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Butler Sinquefield; grandparents, Oley A. and Vera Sinquefield and Alex and Lelia Witchen. Jackson County Memorial Park Apr. 27 Mr. Gene Neely, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS died April 27, 2009, in Long Beach, MS. Mr. Neely was a native of Livingston, Montana. Preceded in death by his wife, Dottie Neely and a brother, Don Neely. Crestlawn Memorial Park Apr. 28 Mr. Lexie Lishman, 89, of Kosciusko, MS, formerly of Pascagoula passed away April 28, 2009 in Kosciusko. He was born in Louisville, MS. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Margie Lishman; two sons, David Lishman and Jerone Lishman.; grandson, Gregory Lishman. Jackson County Memorial Park Earl E. "Smitty" Smith, 75, of Vancleave, MS passed away April 28, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Smith was a priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was preceded in death by his father George Erskine, mother Grace Reed, a great grandson Harley Smith, 2 sisters; Sandra and Judy Ann, 2 brothers David and Timothy. Shiloh Cemetery, Humphrey Farm Rd., Vancleave Mrs. Naomi Ruth Trehern Williams, 30, of Pascagoula passed away April 28, 2009. She was born in Pascagoula, MS. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Vester Trehern and John and Willie Chaudron. Jackson County Memorial Park Apr. 29 Fred Lewis King, 79, Pascagoula passed away April 29, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was born in Almond, Wisconsin and was a life time resident of Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Betty Lee King; son, Jerry Lee King; three sisters. He is survived by two daughters and five sons; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Jackson County Memorial Park Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Lett of Moss Point died April 29, 2009. Funeral Services: Second Missionary Baptist Church. Machpelah Cemetery Christopher Andrew Murphy, 38, of Ocean Springs, MS died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Brenda S. Pugh, 66, of Moss Point, MS, passed away April 29, 2009. Norman Wallace Williams, 68, Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. Apr. 30 Mrs. Alice W. DeWitt, 90, of Moss Point, MS passed away April 30, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Jackson, AL. Preceded in death by her parents Grady and Littie Walker; husband Russell DeWitt; daughter Carmen Tysinger; sisters Louise Hudson, Myrtle Green and Dollie Mae Sheffield; brothers Horace, Forrest and Delmas Walker. Orange Grove Cemetery, East Moss Point. May 2009 May 2 Ms. Remona Louise Bivins Cooper "LuLu", 53, of Pascagoula, MS was born to Miller Ray and Ada Bivins, passed away May 2, 2009 in Moss Point. Memorial Service: Bible Study Baptist Church, 5612 Grierson Street, Moss Point. Johnny L. Parker, 56, of Ocean Springs, MS, died May 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Parker, Sr. and two sisters, Mary Hudson, Jeraldine Parker. Monroe Memorial Park Mrs. Vera Pike Parker, 83, of Gautier, died May 2, 2009, in Gautier, MS. Mrs. Parker was born in Somerville, MA September 30, 1925. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril A. and Cicley J. Pike; brothers, Lloyd Pike, Roland Pike, Nelson Pike and Clifford Pike; and sister, Flora Finlayson. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Gautier. Jack R. Wade, 80, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 2, 2009 at his home. He was born in Philadelphia, MS. He retired after 35 years of owning and operating Wade Block & Tile in Pascagoula and Gautier, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Virgie Wade; his wife of 52 years, Violet Wade; and three brothers, Jeff, Jessie and Larry Wade. Jackson County Memorial Park May 3 Charles Ray (Chuck) Crockett, 41, was born in Pascagoula, MS died May 3, 2009 in Pascagoula. Scranton Cemetery Mrs. Annie Bell Edwards, 98, was born to the late Henry Williams and Dolly Taylor. She was raised by her mother Dolly Taylor. Mrs. Annie died May 3, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Anderson Edwards; one son, Alfred Martin; one brother, Herbert Williams; five grandchildren, Lisa, Jacqueline, Alfred Jr., Robert and Timothy Martin. She leaves to cherish her memories sisters and brothers, three granddaughters; two grandsons; 29 great grandchildren; 51 great great-grandchildren. St. Peters Catholic Cemetery, Pascagoula Yvonne McLeod Walker, 85, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 3, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. She was born in Handsboro, Harrison County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents J.W. and Marcede McLeod; husband, Tracy E. Walker, Sr., son, Tracy E. Walker Jr., brothers, Cosby and Hervey McLeod. Machpelah Cemetery May 4 Dorothy Ann Robertson, 73, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 4, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Robertson was born to the late Drue and Alice Jones in Houston, TX. Preceded in death by her husband, Garland N. Robertson; a brother, Mark M. Jones and an infant son, Michael. Henry Emmit Loper Sr., 83, of Pascagoula, passed away May 4, 2009, at his home. He was born in Gautier, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, O.B. and Owida Smith. Pinecrest Cemetery May 5 Benny DeSantis, 75, Ocean Springs, died May 5, 2009. Biloxi National Cemetery May 7 Marjorie Thompson Chesser, 80, a longtime Pascagoula resident, died May 7, 2009 in Columbia, SC, where she had lived since 2005. She was born in Mobile County, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Caney Alonzo and Pearle Ophelia Perry Thompson, and her husband, Paul L. Chesser, who died in 2001. Jackson County Memorial Park Douglas H. Donald, 42, of Petal, MS and Vancleave, MS died May 7, 2009. Moselle Memorial Cemetery Kim Purdy Haskins, a resident of Slidell, LA passed away at her home May 7, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, MS to Gerald and Margie Purdy. She was a 1975 graduate of Pascagoula High School. She married Jerry Haskins, Oct. 1979. Machpelah Cemetery May 8 Alice Elizabeth Bennett, age 2, of Moss Point, MS passed away with her mother Mary Beth Bennett on Friday, May 8, 2009 in Greene County, MS. Old Biloxi Cemetery, Harrison County, MS Mary Elizabeth Casto Bennett, 29, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 8, 2009 in Greene County, MS. Mary Beth was born to Keith and Cheryl Casto in Pascagoula, MS. She was joined in death by her daughter, Alice Bennett and preceded in death by grandparents, Max T. Casto, and Jacob and Dorothy Tremmel. Old Biloxi Cemetery, Harrison County, MS Mildred L. Carlisle, 94, of Pascagoula, Ms passed away May 8, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Carlisle was born May 28, 1915 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late John and Matilda Bredehoft. Sshe had been a resident of Pascagoula since 1942. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Monroe Carlisle Jr.; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Shaefer; brothers, Henry and Calvin Bredehoft; sisters, Mary McDaniel, Bertha Ellison, Pearl Van der Kolt, Anna Bredehoft and Lorraine Hoessee and beloved sister-in-law Elizabeth "Nell" Carlisle. Machpelah Cemetery May 9 Kenneth Ray Beard, 61, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 9, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Beard was born in Holly Springs, MS to the late Jessie and Marvel Beard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Judith Skulka and Janis Nichols. Private services. Katie Mae Harris, 90, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 9, 2009 in Pascagoula, Ms. She was born to the late Johnny and Mabel Williams in Moss Point, MS. Also preceded in death by her husband William Harris Sr., in 1994; two daughters, Beverly Ann and Judy Harris; and three sisters. Memorial Services: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 11th Street, Pascagoula. Memorial Services May10 Louise McKee Davis, 59, of Pascagoula, MS was born in Leake County, MS, died May 10, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and LoDean McKee; brother, J.T. McKee, and sister Annette McKee Rogers. Scranton Cemetery Gary Norman Evans, 61, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 10, 2009 in Gautier. He was born in Smith Island, MD. Biloxi National Cemetery May12 Danny Callahan, 29, a native of Pascagoula passed away May 12, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Memorial Service. Dalma Ray Peele, Jr., 49, of Ocean Springs, MS died May 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Private services. Samuel "Sam" Thomas Sebes, 57, of Gautier, MS passed away May 12, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Sam was born to Joseph D. Sebes Sr. and Julia Sebes. Preceded in death by his father Joseph D. Sebes,Sr. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Beaufort, NC May13 William James Mendenhall, of Gautier, MS passed away May 13, 2009. Born in Clifton, AL to the late Mr. and Mrs. Petlean and Willie Mendenhall. Also preceded in death by his brother George Mendenhall; sister Willie Mae Bonner. Pine Grove Cem., Pine Hill, AL May14 James Edwin Bayliss, 48, born in Pascagoula, a resident of Vancleave, MS passed away May 14, 2009 at his residence. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Murray and Julia Holden; paternal grandparents, Thomas Edwin and Iva Dee Bayliss. Memorial Service. Dannis "Danny" Jerome Bolden, died on May 14, 2009. Born to Dennie G. and Louretha Bolden of Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gabriel and Isabella Bolden and maternal grandparents, Jake and Willie Mae Nash, all of Union, MS. Machpelah Cemetery May 15 Lt. David Clayton Hunnings, 37, born in Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Helena died May 15, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Evergreen Cemetery May1 6 Allean Gaines, 80, died May 16, 2009, a native of Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe P. Gaines; parents, Herbert and Merlissa Thurmon; brother, Roscoe Thurmon; and sisters, Roxy Roach, Penny Lewis, Lucy Payton, Ruby Galloway and Victoria Battle. Bellande Cemetery (Downtown), Ocean Springs John L. Hall, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS died May 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Biloxi National Cemetery May 17 Mr. Guy Aubrey Bell, 76, of Moss Point passed away May 17, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Bell was born in Kreole. Preceded in death by his parents; Guy Hartwell Bell and Corda Lorene Schmitz Bell. W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake Community, MS Charles Stephen Bond, 32, of Ocean Springs, MS departed this life on or about May 17, 2009 in the area of Horn Island, MS. He became a Deputy Sheriff with the Jackson County MS Sheriff's Dept. Stephen then went to work as an officer with the Gautier, MS Police Dept. and subsequently served as an officer with the Ocean Springs, MS Police Dept. Stephen's memorial will be held at the First Baptist Church, 602 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, MS. Robert Lewis "Bobby" Brent, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away May 17, 009, in Ocean Springs. He was born in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Brent. Biloxi City Cemetery Wanda Prescott, 85, of Columbia, MS passed away May 17, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Marguerite and Clarence E. Clark Sr. Krebs Cemetery May 18 Ruby Seymour, 77, of Moss Point passed away May 18, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by husband Robert Irvin Seymour Sr.; her parents Johnny and Agnes Faggard; her sisters Christine Faggard Sauer, Maxine Faggard Clay Gonzalez, Patricia Faggard Heilman. Griffin Cemetery May 20 Mrs. Leona Small Johnson, 94, of Pascagoula, MS.passed away May 20, 2009 at her, home. She was born in Jackson County, She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley Small and daughter JoAnn Small Rinks. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband and her children; 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Machpelah Cemetery May 21 Ms. Delma Evan, 74,of Moss Point, MS died May, 21, 2009. Mrs. Lucile Hussey, 97, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 21, 2009. She was born May 4in Bogalusa, LA to the late C. N. and Fannie Lewis Callahan. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Henry Hussey, Jr.; one son, Jim Hudson; one brother, Wendell Callahan, and two sisters Marqurite Boswell, and Florence Smith. Griffin Cemetery May 23 Shirley P. Wade, 76, of Pascagoula died May 23, 2009. Collins City Cemetery, Collins, Covington County, MS May 24 Mrs. Teresa Yocum Gillis, 45, born in Pascagoula, a resident of Moss Point passed away May 24, 2009 in Moss Point. Community of Christ Cemetery Ms. Emma Lee McKee, 65, of Pascagoula, MS was born in Philadelphia, Neshoba County, MS passed away May 24, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Emma is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and LoDean McKee, Annette McKee Rodgers and Louise McKee Davis. Scranton Cemetery Mrs. Dorothy Springle, 46, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away May 24, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents Flora Smith, Roscoe and Myrtle Smith. Survived by husband Robert G. Springle III and children. Machpelah Cemetery Raymond Edward Southern, 79, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 24, 2009. He was born in Pascagoula to the late Charles Arthur Southern and Nettie Frances Southern. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 49 years, Dorothy Southern; two daughters, Joanne Sullivan and Carol Sprankle; special friend, Estelle "Scottie" Harris; son-in-law, Ted Sullivan; brother, Charles Arthur Southern. W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake, MS May 25 Virginia McCandliss, 85, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Fayetteville, NC. Preceded in death by her husband Robert K. McCandliss, her brother William C. Goodall III, her sister Julia G. Looney. Memorial service: First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula May 26 Kihanna La'Miracle Jones, of Pascagoula, MS was born June 21, 2008 passed away May 26, 2009. Scranton Cemetery Rosa Lee Payton, 94, a native of the (Green Head Community) of Vancleave, MS died May 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Frazier; her parents, Ollie and Lula Batson; a daughter, Corrine; a son, Herbert Sr. She is survived by: eleven daughters, three of which were grandchildren she raised; five sons, two of which were grandchildren she raised; 53 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Good Hope Cemetery May 27 Mrs. Romanus (Clark) Blades, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away May 27, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Blades lived most of her life in Moss Point. She was selected as Miss Moss Point in 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Blades, her sons Clark, Randy, and Rodger and also her parents Emory and Bethel Clark. Orange Grove Cemetery, Orange Grove, Jackson County, MS Mrs. Juanita Hetherington George, 63, of Moss Point, MS died May 27, 2009. She was a 1964 graduate of Magnolia High School. Preceded in death by her parents Mr. Steve and Mrs. Elouise Hetherington; her brother Steve Jr. and Printis Hetherington. First Baptist Cemetery Escatawpa, MS Joseph Ophiel Helm, Jr., 84, of Ocean Springs, MS died May 27, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Helm was born in Gretna, LA. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph O. and Annie E. Paillott Helm; and Martha T. Helm, brothers, Karl J. Helm and Earl M. Helm, sister, Annie Walton and a granddaughter, Valarie D. Helm. Biloxi National Cemetery Mr. Robert Merle Wells, 86, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 27, 2009 at his home. Mr. Wells was born in Jackson County, to the late Robert Claude and Jenie Irene Wells. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Jane Lindsey Wells, two brothers Edwin Wells, and Vernon Wells, and a sister Frances Wells Tanner. Griffin Cemetery May 28 James Ozell Harrison, age 71, of Ocean Springs died May 28, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. Letha Mae Taylor Lundy, a long time resident of Moss Point, MS, passed away May 28, 2009. She was born December 15, 1911, in Lucedale, George County, MS. Her late husband, Gordon Lundy, was killed in an accident in 1939. She was the daughter of the late Seaman and Viola Hewlett Taylor of Lucedale, MS. Preceeded in death by her daughter, Barbara Lundy Stringfellow and her brothers and sisters. Orange Grove Cemetery May 29 Roy Bennette Dunn, 59, of Ocean Springs passed away May 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born in Kreole. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Dunn and Helen Floore Dunn; brother, Andrew "Sonny" Dunn, Jr. William Roy "Bill" East, 64, died May 29, 2009, in Moss Point, MS. Bill was born in Meridian, MS. He was preceded in death by his father John R. East, Jr.; his mother, Kathryn L. East, and a younger brother David Christopher East. Machpelah Cemetery Mrs. Ester Ruth Gipson Griffin, 63, of Moss Point was born in Philadelphia, MS. Died May 29, 2009 in Pascagoula. Services: Mars Hill Church of God In Christ, Philadelphia, MS. Liberty United Methodist Church Cem., DeKalb, MS Billy Boyd Hilton, 77, of George County, MS died May 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs, born in Poynor, TX. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Boyd Hilton and Ethel Roberts Treadaway; sister, Linda Hilton; and brother, Bobby Gene Hilton. Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Jimmy Lee Johnson, 53, of Moss Point, MS passed away Friday, May 29, 2009. Duncan Eugene Noble, 70, of Vancleave, MS died May 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mable Noble; brothers, James "Bud" Perez Andrews, Leo Elbert Noble, Jr., Arthur "Man" Noble; sisters, Helen Andrews Griffith, Dollie Mae Dunn; great-grandson, Kye Nathaniel Stringfellow. Shiloh Cemetery, Vancleave William Riley, 85, of Pascagoula, MS died May 29, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born May 8, 1924 in Charleston, West Virginia. He served and retired with the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief Machinist Mate. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Riley; brothers, Everett Riley, Elmo Riley and Frank Riley; and sister Virginia Riley. No Service. Mr. Roscoe Ward, Sr., 58, was born in Onslow County, NC died May 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dollie Craft; father, Joseph Franklin; brother, James Ward; sister, Georgia Parker. Good Hope Cemetery Mrs. Jean Williams, died May 29, 2009. Born to Edward Fritz Kirby and Ruth Alice Jones Kirby in West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ronald Edward Kirby; and son, Jimmy Williams. Jackson County Memorial Park May 30 Mrs. Juanita Hetherington George, 63, of Moss Point, MS. (No DOD listed) Preceded in death by her parents Mr. Steve and Mrs. Elouise Hetherington; her brother Steve Jr. and Printis Hetherington. First Baptist Cemetery, Escatawpa Mrs. Pauline Bush Horton, 75, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 30, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Horton was born in Magee, MS. She is preceded in death by her father and mother; Claude and Ina Mae Bush; her husband; Henry Horton; four brothers; Andy B. Bush, James E. Bush, John W. Bush Sr., and R. B. Bush. Jackson County Memorial Park Mr. Silas Miller, 65, of Moss Point, MS. Born in Louisville, MS, died May 30, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Scranton Cemetery Doris Ellen Russell, 60, of Pascagoula, MS died May 30, 2009, where she was reunited with her mother, father, and cherished niece Melinda Darnell Russell, who all have preceded her in death. She was born in Brookhaven, MS to Mr. and Mrs. Denver Price and Minnie Ellen Russell, and a lifelong resident of Jackson County. Serene Memorial Gardens May 31 Mrs. Margaret "Maggie" Elizabeth Lang Landstreet, 63, of Vancleave, MS passed away May 31, 2009. Mrs. Landstreet was born to the late C.T. and Mattie Sue Lang in Philadelphia, MS. Preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Frank Lang and a sister, Barbara Lang Stephens. Vancleave Community of Christ Cemetery June 2009 Jun 1 Andrew "AD" Booker, 85, of Moss Point, MS died June 1, 2009 in Moss Point. He was born on August 23, 1923 to the late Dennis Booker and Nayola Young Booker. Preceded in death by his parents, and adopted son, Charles Brown. First Baptist Cemetery, M.P. Ruthetta Bankston Lee, 60, died June 1, 2009 in Birmingham, AL. A former Dayton, Ohio resident and was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church,Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bankston of Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband Dr. Robert E. Lee; three sons and four grandchildren. Good Hope Cemetery Audrey Marie Thornbor Robinson, 65, passed away June 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Thornbor Pope and Louis Thornbor; a sister, Mary Beatrice Dorrough, and a brother, James Thornbor. Monroe Memorial Park, Gulfport, MS Charles A. Smith, MSgt, USAF Ret., 77, of Gautier died June 1, 2009. He was born in Barton, MS, to the late Ollie and Maudie Smith. Also preceded in death by his grandson, Larry "Bubba" Smith Jr., and sister Ollie Mae Valentine. Entombment: Good Shepherd Mausoleum of Serene Memorial Gardens Jun 2 Judy St. Amant Thweatt, 55, of Gautier died June 2, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Woolmarket Cemetery Jun 3 Bobby Joe Kelly, 66, of the Latimer Community, passed away June 3, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Joyce Kelly, Jr.; a sister Sue Delaney; and a brother Jimmy Dale Kelly. Crestlawn Cemetery Deborah Lawana Lewis Lawrence, died June 3, 2009, born to the late Mr. Bennie Lewis, Sr. and the late Mrs. Eva Mae Lewis. She was a 1973 graduate of Moss Point High School where she graduated at the top of her class with highest distinction. She was preceded in death by one brother and sister, one nephew, Mr. Tony ``T.L.'' Lewis and one niece, Mrs Nikki Anderson-Nettles. Machpelah Cemetery Sam Wilkins "Sonny" Vann Jr., 73, of Moss Point, passed away June 3, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in Eutaw, AL. After graduating from Moss Point High School, he attended Perkinston Junior College. Mr. Vann was owner of Vann Marine and Sporting Goods from 1959 thru 1981 and was presently the owner of The Gazebo in Moss Point. Preceded in death by his parents Sam Wilkins and Ina Mae Vann; his sisters, Katherine Frances Evano and Carolyn Bodden; his brother- in-law, William T. Bodden and father-in-law, Carl Joseph Eklund. Griffin Cemetery Jun 4 Charles Victor Hudson Jr., 90, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away June 4, 2009. He was born and raised in Pascagoula, MS and spent most of his life in New Orleans before retiring to Ocean Springs. Private services were held in Tennessee. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, TN. Miles Courtney Kimsey, 55, died June 4, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, MS, to the late Clodell Parker and Claude Raymond Kimsey, Sr. Services will be held in Pascagoula. Hazel Carraway Rogers, 81, a native of VanCleave, MS and a lifelong resident of Grand Bay, AL died June 4, 2009 in Covington, GA. She is survived by six children, 21 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Jun 5 Jack Overton Colle, 93, passed away June 5, 2009. He was born March 24, 1916 to Capt. William Jacob and Laura Beauchamp Colle in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Greenwood Cemetery Mable Claire Miller, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died June 5, 2009. Service: Nativity BVM. Catherine Myer, 49, of Nashville, TN passed away at her home on June 5, 2009. Cate is preceded in death by her father, William Myer and her aunt, Lily Behl. Serene Memorial Gardens Jun 6 Grace Webb Boone, 91, of Ocean Springs died June 6, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Born in Atmore, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Callie Boone; sister, Blanche Boone; and brothers, Gordon D. Boone and Ralph Boone. Pine Crest Cemetery Mobile, AL Jun 7 Mrs. Phyliss J. Hovatter, 58, passed away June 7, 2009 in Moss Point. She was born to the late Artie Ray Morris and Mecom Malloy Fisher. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Bubba Morris. Griffin Cemetery David Charles Murphy, 61, of Grand Bay, AL passed away June 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Brighton, Michigan to the late Charles and Betty Hoffman Murphy. Preceded in death by his parents, and son Jackie Johnson. Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Wilma Murphy. three daughters; four sons; 32 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Biloxi National Cemetery Jun 8 Mrs. Ruthie Mae "Mama Doll" Faggard, 79, of Wade, MS passed away June 8, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. She was born November 26, 1929 in Jackson County, MS. She retired as Deputy and Bailiff for Jackson County Sheriff's Department after 19 years service. Mrs. Faggard was preceded in death by her parents Quitman and Gladys Cumbest; and brother Cleveland Cumbest. Johnson Cemetery Eugene Hawkins was born October 2, 1939 in Albany, Georgia, to the late Willie James and Mary Hawkins. Preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma and Mary Ann, and five brothers, Joseph, Freddie, Rufus Charles, Willie James, and Ulysses. He is survived by two daughters, four sons; fourteen grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; two sisters, and one brother. Funeral service: Union Baptist Church, 1509 Dupont Ave, Pascagoula. No DOD listed. Jun 9 Aven Curtis Bilbo, Sr., 86, passed away June 9, 2009 at Hospice Ministries. He was born June 18, 1922, in Moss Point, MS the son of Enis Bilbo and Virginia Fleming Bilbo. Machpelah Cemetery Truddie B. Harris, 74, died June 9, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Rocky Creek Cem. Charles "Allen" Ladnier, 69, a native of Pascagoula and a resident of Grand Bay, AL died June 9, 2009 at his home. Grand Bay Cemetery Jun 11 Karen Rebecca Tillman Copeland, 41, a native of Pascagoula, MS, a resident of Grand Bay, AL, passed away June 11, 2009. Preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Renee Copeland and one brother, David Noel Copeland. Serenity Memorial Gardens, Theodore, AL Jeff Martin Lambert, 36, of Pascagoula died June 11, 2009. Machpelah Cemetery Ted "Pontiac" Pattison, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS died June 11, 2009. Service: First Presbyterian Church. Jun 12 Mr. Everett Evander Salisbury, 83, of Mobile, AL, passed away June 12, 2009. Mr. Salisbury was born on January 19, 1926 in Gautier, MS. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; J.B. and Maude Guilotte Salisbury, his first wife, Helen Sloan Salisbury, his second wife, Mary Woodruff Salisbury, a sister, Delores Mire, and 2 brothers; Joseph "Pete" Salisbury, and Robert "Son" Salisbury. With the Rev. Larry McVeay officiating. Pinecrest Cemetery Jun 13 Zonie Marie Davis, 77, of Pascagoula passed away June 13, 2009 surrounded by her family. Born January 5, 1932 in West Point, MS to the late Belton and Elizabeth Duncan; also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Norbert Davis; two grandchildren, Kimberly Kathleen Overby and Jim Avery; two brothers, Huey and James Duncan; two sisters, Beulah Ponder and Eula Ferguson. Jackson County Memorial Park Althea Edwina "Rete" Murphy Flurry, 83, of Vancleave, MS passed away June 13, 2009; born June 17, 1925 in Vancleave. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Quinton Flurry; her parents, Thomas L. Murphy, Sr. and Lillie Murphy, three brothers, Thomas L. Murphy, Jr., Palmer Murphy and Omar Murphy; one sister, Maudree Tootle. Vancleave Cemetery Mary Ellen Gray, 85, died June 13, 2009, in Gautier. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Gray of Brandon, MS. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson, MS for almost 60 years. She taught five-year old children for 51 years. Lakewood Memorial Park Jun 14 Althea Edwina "Rete“ Flurry, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Quinton Flurry; her parents, Thomas L. Murphy, Sr. and Lillie Murphy, three brothers, Thomas L. Murphy, Jr, Palmer Muphy and Omar Murphy; one sister, Maudree Tootle. (no DOD listed) Vancleave Cemetery Jun 15 James Farr, 85, of Big Point, MS. passed away June 15, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. Matthew Earl Wells, Sr. a native of Grand Bay, AL and a resident of Pascagoula, MS died June 15, 2009 at a local hospital Tait Cemetery, Grand Bay, AL Jun 16 Mrs. Virginia Rivers Atwell Lyons, 87, of Kreole, MS died June 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was born July 8, 1921 in Citronelle, AL to Nancy Sullivan River Atwell and Dorsey Rivers. W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake Jun 17 Paul Jude Chighizola, Sr., 51, of Kiln, Hancock County, MS, passed away June 17, 2009, in Pascagoula, MS. Paul was a New Orleans, LA native, and formerly a New Orleans Policeman. Memorial Service: The Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church, Waveland, MS. Robert Alvin Evans, 54, of Helena, MS passed away June 17, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in Pascagoula, MS. Robert was preceded in death by his father Alvin Andrew Evans; step-father Sidney Boutwell; brother Billy Ray Evans; sister Betty Lou McNeely; nephew Joseph Ray Evans; grandparents Jeptha and Nora Dunn and Chester and Willie Mae Evans; and uncles Tommy Dunn and Herbert Dunn. The Family Cemetery, 10413 Saracenia Rd., Helena, MS Helen Wood von Sprecken, 88, of Moss Point, MS passed away June 17, 2009 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her son Ted von Sprecken III, and her parents Walter and Bessie Wood. Westover Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, GA Jun 18 Lee Edward Whitaker, 77, passed away June 18, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Whitaker was born July 22, 1931 to the late Leo and Bessie Whitaker in Hamburg, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Margaret Krebs Whitaker of Pascagoula, MS; a son, Robert L. Whitaker. A Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church. Machpelah Cemetery Jun 20 Annie Mae Rankins Chambers, 84, was born December 15, 1924 to William and Fannie Rankins in Burnt Corn, AL. died June 20, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Henry L. Chambers; her parents, William & Fannie Rankins; one son, Henry C. Chambers; one brother, William Rankins, Jr.; and one grandson, Graylon Joseph. She leaves seven daughters; one brother; nineteen grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and relatives and friends. Services: Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1028 Denny Ave., Pascagoula. Good Hope Cemetery Billy Wayne Daniel, 73, of Mobile, AL died June 20, 2009, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Ardmore, Tenn., to the late Lofton and Elsie Carter. He was the owner of Coastal Funeral Home and Cremations, and Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Moss Point-Escatawpa, MS. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Patricia Ann Daniel. Entombment in Daniel Family Mausoleum, Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery Jun 21 Zelra Andrew Lambert, 86, a resident of Pascagoula passed away June 21, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born November 12, 1922 in Gloster, MS and was a native of Monticello, MS. Preceded in death by his son, Richard Andrew Lambert; granddaughter, Susan Short; parents, Rev. John Lambert and Anna Powell Lambert; one sister and three brothers, Vernell Deer, Wilson S. Lambert, Delmo Lambert, and his twin brother, E.J. Lambert. Jackson County Memorial Jun 22 James Joseph Leist, MSGT Ret.,74, of Gautier, MS died June 22, 2009 in Moss Point. He was a Retired Master Sergeant Marine Corp veteran having served during Korean and Lebanon Conflict and Vietnam War. He was awarded the Silver Star for Bravery during the Vietnam War and served over 20 years for his county. Mr. Leist was active in Amateur Radio and longtime member of Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL). He was a key part of Jackson County Emergency Services communications network and Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS). He is preceded in death by his wife who died in 2004. Full Military Funeral with honors. National Cemetery, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Vir. Jun 23 Mr. Harvie Moore, 83, Moss Point, MS died June 23, 2009. Jun 24 Services for Steve Alexander were held at John E. Stephens Chapel with the Revs. Shawn Holley, and John Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Sandtown Cemetery. Mr. Alexander, 53, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 24, 2008 at Neshoba General Hospital. Sandtown Cemetery, Meridian, MS Tom Johnson, Sr. 73, was born to the late George and Viola Johnson in Memelle, AL died June 24, 2009. Machpelah Cemetery Mrs. Geraldine Coe Hamlett, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS died June 24, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Hamlett was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Hamlett. Jun 26 Charles Alex Fayard, 85, a native of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away June 26, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Fayard was the last survivor of eight children born to John and Marie Fayard. Bellande Cemetery Jun 27 Linda N. Coulter, 57, of Moss Point, MS passed away June 27, 2009 in Moss Point. Mrs. Coulter was born in Union, MS and was a life long resident of Jackson County. She was a member of Canaan Assembly of God where she was a Sunday School teacher, and involved in the women's ministry. Mrs. Coulter had also been on mission trips to Guatemala. She was preceded in death by her father Stanley Black. Services for Mrs. Coulter will be at Canaan Assembly of God with Rev. Rodney Coleman officiating. Serene Memorial Gardens on Hwy. 613 Annie Mae Richard Hebert, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away June 27, 2009. Jun 28 Mr. Philip Paul Dellenger, 85, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at his home June 28, 2009. Mr. Dellenger was born April 19, 1924 in Biloxi. Biloxi National Cemetery Ms. Lirrel A. Graves, 84, of Three Rivers, MS passed June 28, 2009. Additional Comments: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~msjackso/index.htm File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ms/jackson/obits/d/deaths579gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/msfiles/ File size: 56.4 Kb