Jackson County MsArchives Obituaries.....2012, Deaths - March 2012 ************************************************ 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 12, 2013, 1:00 am Free from online resources March 2012 Death notices for Jackson County, MS from online resources. These are not all notices for county. PLEASE use as a guide only, all subject to corrections. Not all notices have a burial place. Mar. 1 Carlos Hyman, 58, died March 1, 2012. Carlos was born in Pascagoula, the son of the late Eugene O. Hyman, Sr., and Beatrice V. Hyman. A graduate of Pascagoula High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene O. Hyman, Sr. and Beatrice V. Hyman. Funeral services and interment in Moss Point, MS. Mar. 2 Johnny E. Ford of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 2, 2012. Suzan Rene Walker, 54, of Pascagoula passed away March 2, 2012. She was born in Pascagoula. She graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1976. Funeral Service in the funeral home chapel with Father Tony Arguelles officiating. Machpelah Cemetery Mar. 3 Rodney James Arnold TSGT, USAF Ret.,47, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 3, 2012 in Biloxi, MS. John Kirby Padgett,56, of Gautier, MS, passed away March 3, 2012. He was born in Hattiesburg, Ms. He was a former AAU Golden Glove Championship Boxer. He is preceded in death by his son, John Kirby Padgett, Jr; father, Jewel Leon Padgett and sister, Victoria B. Garcia. Memorial Service at Agricola Baptist Church, Lucedale, MS. Mar. 4 n/a Mar. 5 Anna Louise Johnson, 66, of Moss Point, died March 5, 2012. Memorial service: New Birth Reconciliation Ministry. Mrs. Gertrude Clarke Ward,92, of Mobile County, AL passed away March 5, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Ward was born March 17, 1919 in New Orleans, LA and was a former resident of Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her first husband, Merley J. Clarke, Sr.; second husband, Obie D. Ward and beloved daughter, Peggy Clarke Burt Boyer. St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Coden, AL Mar. 6 Henry C. Murphy, 62, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Mr. Murphy was born in Pascagoula and remained a lifelong resident of Jackson County. He was a graduate of Vancleave High School. Mr. Murphy was a US Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam Conflict. Preceded in death by his parents, Watkins and Anna Ruth Murphy. Vancleave Cemetery #1 David Thomas Webb, passed away March 6, 2012 in Pascagoula. He was born Sept. 12, 1955 in Alabama. Funeral Services: Shiloh Missionary Church. Machpelah Cemetery Mar. 7 Artie Lee " Pat" Doty,89, Pascagoula, MS passed away March 7, 2012. Mrs. Doty was born May 20, 1922 to Burie and Mae Patrick in Wayne County. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Burie Patrick Jr., Robert Patrick, Howard Patrick and Charles "Nabe" Patrick and one sister, Claudia Mae Hildebrandt. Jackson County Memorial Park George Williams, 81, passed away March 7, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry, Sr., and Mrs Beatrice Benn Williams, brothers, A. C. Williams, Ernest Williams, and John Henry Williams Jr. Cedar Grove Cemetery, Vancleave Mar. 8 Merley Hilton Jones Jr., formerly of Biloxi, MS passed away March 8, 2012 in Ridgeland, MS. Mr. Jones was born April 29, 1932 in Mobile AL to Merley and Yvonne Jones. Mr. Jones proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by his wife, Ouida Faye Jones in 2006. Jackson County Memorial Park Martha Sue Lloyd, 70, of Gautier, passed away March 8, 2012. She was born July 7, 1941 in Meridian, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Tracy J. Lloyd; son, Will Rogers Mosley. Biloxi National Cemetery Mar. 9 Jack Cumbest, a native of Escatawpa, MS and longtime resident of Satsuma, AL passed away March 9, 2012. He was a member of Bayou Sara Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Annie Bell Cumbest; wife, Barbara Harvison Cumbest; son, Jackie D. Cumbest, Jr; brothers, Douglas Cumbest and Ronald Cumbest; and sister, Nellie Rae Cumbest. Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens John Stephen Heil, died March 9, 2012 in Ocean Springs. He was born January 3, 1935 in Pennsylvania. He served in the army during the Korean conflict. John is proceeded in death by his son, Mitchell Heil. He will be laid to rest in the family burial plot in Louisiana. Mar. 10 Mary Agnes Marchand, 70, a native of Escatawpa, MS and a long time resident of Grand Bay, AL died March 10, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Alma West Sherman. Davis Cemetery Mar. 11 Mildred "Jackie" Hood, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 11, 2012. Jackie was born November 20, 1916. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hood; sons, Harold and Eddy Hood. Vancleave #1 Cemetery Marlene Womble, 84, of Moss Point, passed away March 11, 2012. Marlene was born December 11, 1927 in Philadelphia, MS, the youngest of eight children born to Everett and Allie Gordon. Marlene was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Womble McLeod, as well as her beloved parents, Everett and Allie. Serene Memorial Gardens Mar. 12 Thelma Elizabeth Steward Wells, 89,a former resident of Gautier, MS passed away March 12, 2012 in Bogart, GA. She was born April 1, 1922 in Pensacola, FL. Mrs. Wells was a member of First Baptist Church of Gautier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Zeno M. Wells. Pinecrest Cemetery Mar. 13 Rickey Donnell Chatman, 59, passed away March 13, 2012 in Moss Point; born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Rev. Jimmie Chatman, Sr. and Lillie Chatman. He was in Moss Point High School Class of 1980. He was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Earl Chatman and one sister, Jacqueline "Jackie" Chatman. Scranton's Cemetery Perry "Scoop" Willis Cook, was born in Pascagoula, MS. He was the youngest of four children born to Ethel and Iverson Cook. He returned home on March 13, 2012. Perry is preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Iverson Cook and one brother, James Edward Cook. Perry graduated from Magnolia High School in Moss Point, MS in 1968. In 1969, Perry joined the United States Air Force and served as a Heavy Equipment Operator Mar. 14 Jeanette Rogers, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 14, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. Stephen Lloyd Stringer, 26, of Gautier, MS passed away March 14, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Gautier, graduating in 2004 from Gautier High School. Crestlawn Cemetery Mar. 15 n/a Mar. 16 Kenny Floyd (Rap) Washintgon, 63, of Houston, TX, passed away. Memorial Services at Good Hope Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Drive, Moss Point. Belinda Marie Wilson, 51, a native of Apalachicola, FL and resident of Pascagoula for many years, passed away March 16, 2012. Ms. Wilson owned and operated B&D Estate Sales of Pascagoula. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Wilson. A memorial service will be held in Apalachicola, FL. Mar. 17 Nita Gay Carter Goff, 76, a native of Hurley, MS and a resident of Movella, MS, born March 12, 1936, passed away on March 17, 2012, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley S. (Bobby) Goff; her infant daughter, Angela; her parents Earlie McBride Carter and Loda Mae Dickens Carter; and her 5 brothers: Earl, Jarrold, Charles (Tinky), Larry, and Jerry (Lenny) Carter. ina Denise Cook Gomez, passed away March 17, 2012. She was born to Retha S. Cook and the late James E. Cook, Sr. Biloxi National Cemetery Simon Edward Overstreet, 41 of Franklin Creek passed from this life Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was born in Pascagoula. An avid outdoorsman, he worked construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laverne Thompson; a brother, Daniel Overstreet; and children, Matthew and Mark Overstreet. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Forts Lake Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the church with Rev. Tim Cauley officiating. W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery Mar. 18 n/a Mar. 19 n/a Mar. 20 Captain Nolly Eugene Sward Sr, born August 30, 1934 in Jackson County, MS, passed away March 20, 2012. In his professional career he was a Tug Boat Captain on the Mississippi River. Preceded in death by his parents, Birdie & Frederic Sward; brothers Tony and Mike Sward; grandchildren: Levi Tanner, Ryan Sward & J. J. Helms. Sward Cemetery, Hurley Mar. 21 Norma Jeanette Pugh, 83, a resident of Pascagoula since 1961, passed away on March 21, 2012. Mrs. Pugh was born November 3, 1928 to Charles and Mildred Case in Magnolia, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Bert Pugh; daughter, Debra Kay Burrows; grandson, Michael Burrows two sisters, Laura Dearing and Eddie Knippers. Jackson County Memorial Park Teresa Marie Young, 42, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away March 21,2012 in Escatawpa. She was born in Pascagoula. Visitation: Caswell Springs United Methodist Church in Wade, MS. Barton Baptist Church Cemetery, George County, MS Mar. 22 n/a Mar. 23 Elizabeth Diane Boyd, 65, of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 23, 2012 in Pascagoula. She was born in Moss Point, MS to the late J. L. and Edna (Smith) Crawford. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Helena. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sherry Randall and sister-in-law, Dolores Crawford and her grandparents, Lulu (Ferrel) Crawford and father, Gave Hudson. Jackson County Memorial Park Mar. 24 Marcus Sigler, 51, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at his home in Pascagoula, MS. Mark was born in Mobile, AL. Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Generva Mason Sigler. Scranton Cemetery Mar. 25 Steve Larue Porter, 41, passed away March 25, 2012, in Bothell, WA. He was born in Pascagoula, MS, and was a resident of the Hurley community. He graduated from East Central High School. Steve was a member of Caswell Springs United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. (Mary) Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. (Ruby) Porter, Sr. Visitation: Caswell Springs United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mar. 26 n/a Mar. 27 Charles Edward Pounds, 74, of Escatawpa, MS passed away March 27, 2012 in Pascagoula. Mr. Pounds was born on September 5, 1937 in Marion County, MS. He was a member of Wade Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Maxie Pounds and his sister Martha Pounds. Lott Cemetery, Marion County, MS Mar. 28 n/a Mar. 29 Philip C. Sanborn, III, 64, of Lucedale, MS, passed away March 29, 2012 in Lucedale. He was born in San Francisco, CA and has been a long time resident. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Helen Lucille Sanborn. Mr. Sanborn was entombed with his wife at Jackson County Memorial Park in Pascagoula. No public services will be held. Jackson County Memorial Park Mar. 30 Joyce Long Fancher, 79, a native and lifelong resident of Big Point, passed away March 30, 2012 in Moss Point. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Long and Harold Fancher; her parents, Walton and Dorlar Kennedy Goff and one sister, Janet Wilson. Big Point Cemetery Margie Lopez Dale, 84, of Escatawpa, MS passed away March 30, 2012. She was born July 14, 1927 in Escatawpa to the late Anjel (son of Manuel Lopez and Martha Jane "Jennie" Jones) and Emma Lopez. Margie was a life long member of Escatawpa Baptist Church. Graduating from Moss Point High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Winston Lopez and a nephew, Jacob Broadus.Machpelah Cemetery Joyce Long Fancher, 79, a native and lifelong resident of Big Point, passed away March 30, 2012 in Moss Point. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Long and Harold Fancher; her parents, Walton and Dorlar Kennedy Goff and one sister, Janet Wilson. Big Point Cemetery Dorothy Patricia Vickrey, 79, passed away March 30, 2012, Dorothy Patricia Vickrey slipped peacefully from this earthly life surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on February 23, 1933 in Phenix City, Alabama. In 1972, Patricia moved with her husband Col. Charles Vickrey to Vancleave, Mississippi. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ramsay Vickrey, two sons, two sisters and eight brothers.Ramsay Cemetery Mar. 31 Colline N. Patterson, 89, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away March 31, 2012 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Patterson is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Patterson; sons, Barton and Billy Patterson; daughters, Marion Fugua, Helen Robinson, and Emily Patterson. Henry Patterson; sons, Barton and Billy Patterson; daughters, Marion Fugua, Helen Robinson, and Emily Patterson. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ms/jackson/obits/d/deaths721gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/msfiles/ File size: 13.0 Kb