Jackson County MsArchives Obituaries.....2009, Deaths, January thru March ************************************************ 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 April 3, 2009, 4:21 pm Source: free onl;ine sites Jackson County, Ms Death Notices January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009 submitted by: Patricia Creel Kendrick Jan. 1 Tom Lynn Boyd, 77, of Wade, MS died January 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Pearl Boyd and his wife, Florence M. Boyd. Fredrick City Cem., Fredrick, OK Charles Edward Havard, 76, of Wade, MS died January 1, 2009 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Franklin Havard and Raybell Brown Havard. Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi Jan. 3 Willis L. Culberson, 87, of Escatawpa, MS died January 3, 2009 in Pascagoula. Willis was born in Philadelphia, MS to the late Porter and Ola Culberson. Preceded in death also by his daughter, Shirley Soles; four brothers and one sister. Jackson County Memorial Park, Ingalls Ave, Pasg. Grace Cowart Greenough, 94, died January 3, 2009 in Starkville, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Harriette Cowart, her husband, Mayo E. Greenough, sister, Sidney Cowart Krebs, and brother, Judd Cowart. Griffin Cemetery, Dantzler St., M.P. Margaret Heidelberg, 79, of Pascagoula died Jan. 3, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband James C. (Monk) Heidelberg, her parents C.C. and Inez Mohon, and brothers; Preston Mohon and Dick Mohon. Machpelah Cemetery Martin Rodriguez, 38, of San Diego, CA, a native of Tijuana, Mexico; passed away in the early morning hours of January 3, 2009, in Moss Point, Jackson County, MS while visiting the area. He was involved in an automobile accident with his wife, Mayra Torres-Ruiz. Services for both will be: San Diego, CA with Mayer Mortuary directing. Panteon Jardines De Santa Gema, in Tijuana, Mexico Dr. Mayra Torres-Ruiz, (Dentist) 34, of San Diego, CA, a native of Tijuana, Mexico; passed away in the early morning hours of January 3, 2009, in Moss Point, while visiting the area. She was involved in an automobile accident with her husband, Martin Rodriguez. Martin also passed away as a result of the accident. Panteon Jardines De Santa Gema, in Tijuana, Mexico Jan. 4 Donald Wayne Burge, Jr., 45, of Gautier, MS died January 4, 2009 in New Orleans. A native of Tylertown, MS; he was born to Donald Wayne Burge, Sr. and Gwen McCardle Burge. Also preceded in death his grandparents, Curtis Thaxton, Laura Thaxton, Clara Burge, and Hilary Burge. Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Poplarville, MS Mrs. Verna (Ann) Luvenia Dailey-Palmer, a native Moss Point, MS, formally of Los Angeles, CA, died January 4, 2009 at her home in Aiken, SC. Preceded in death by her parents Booker T. Dailey and Irma R. Stanton-Dailey, brothers Robert W. Dailey and Glenn A. Dailey. Machpelah Cemetery Sally Rabby Rouse died January 4, 2008. Born to Sophie and Howard Rabby in Escatawpa. Preceded in death sisters and brothers: Mabel Hunt, Agnes Pierce, Juanita Nelson, Jewell Frigo, Howard Rabby and Herald Rabby. Machpelah Cemetery William Albert Schaefer, 83, of Escatawpa died January 05, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents Anthony Joe Schaefer and Thera Doshie Goins Schaefer, and Wife Mary Eva Schaeffer. Serene Memorial Gardens,12800 Hwy 613 Escatawpa, MS Jan. 5 Mrs. Georgia L. Thrash Jackson, 67, a resident of Moss Point died Jan. 5, 2009. Services: Pine Grove C.P. Church, 6451 Co Rd 189, Marion Jct., AL Richard Henry Owl, 58, of Moss Point, MS died January 5, 2009. Private services. Juana L. Robinson, 85, of Martin Bluff (Gautier), MS died January 5, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She and her late husband Bob Robinson ran the Singing River Grocery throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. She also opened two liquor stores in the area, and Bob took over Roy's Fish Camp in the 1970s and 1980s. Bob helped create and was the first president of the Martin Bluff Water Association and was also the first Fire Chief of the Martin Bluff Volunteer Fire Department. Juana also wrote articles for the Mississippi Press during that period. Juana requested to be cremated. William Albert Schaefer, age 83, of Escatawpa died January 05, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents Anthony Joe Schaefer and Thera Doshie Goins Schaefer, and Wife Mary Eva Schaeffer. Serene Memorial Gardens Park Jan. 6 Mrs. Merle Jenkins Callender, 89, of Pascagoula died Jan. 6, 2009. She was born in Carpenter, MS. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Herbert Callender; son, James Herbert Callender; four brothers and three sisters. Jackson County Memorial Park Helen Josey, 80, of Moss Point, formerly of Greene County, MS died Jan. 6, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd G. Josey, and her parents, Minnie Kittrell and William R. West. Sweetwater Cemetery, Leakesville, MS Jacqueline Kluender, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 6, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, William Kluender and her father, Audley Curtis. Biloxi National Cemetery Carl Verbeke, Sr., 83, of Moss Point, MS died January 6, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward Verbeke, Sr. and Alice Grierson Verbeke; brothers, Billy and Roy Verbeke. Union Cemetery, Dr. M.L.King Dr.,M.P. Jan. 7 Dillon Christian Cumbest, died 7th of January 2009. Preceded in death by: great- grandfathers Harley Stork and Curtis Aycock; Aunt Regina Stork of Pascagoula, great-grandparents, Earl and Mary Sue Cumbest of Wade, and great-grandparents Leo (Sr.) and Mabel Noble of Vancleave, MS. Machpelah Cemetery Hillard Dempsey Cumbest, died January 7, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mattie Cumbest. Hillard was the retired owner of Cumbest Manufacturing Company, Wade, MS. Caswell Springs Church Cemetery Jimmie Ray Haygood Sr., 81, of Pascagoula, MS died Dec. 7, 2008. Private. Beatrice Nobles, 75, of Vancleave, MS died January 7, 2009 in Vancleave. Preceded in death by her father, Rudolph Nobles, mother, Violet Quave Higginbotham, step-father, Martin Higginbotham, sister, Gertrude Nobles, brother, Rudolph "Rudy" Higginbotham. Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi Blake Cameron Richardson, infant, born in Pascagoula died Jan. 7, 2009. Preceded in death by his great-grandparents Cole A. and Joyce Nelson, Jr., Carnell and Nerrene Richardson and Durward and Dorothy Carpenter. Serene Memorial Gardens Jan. 8 Max Turner Casto, 88, born in Weston,WV, a resident of Moss Point, MS, died Jan. 8, 2009 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents; Max Wilfred Casto and Eva Jane Turner Casto daughter, Karen Jane Hansford. Jackson County Memorial Park Mrs. Clareser Bowers Moore, a former resident of Moss Point, born to the union of Mrs. Jessie Mae McCorvey and the late Mr. Blanchet Williams Sr., died January 8, 2009. Gethsemane Cemetery, Mobile Rev. Robert R. Wilson, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS died Jan. 8, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He served as the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs for sixteen years. Crestlawn Memorial Park Jan. 9 Aaron Lee Bridges, 80, of Pascagoula died Jan.9, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Aaron Clyde Bridges and mother, Coy Lee Roseberry; a sister, Mannette Prainer. Jackson County Memorial Park Tony Carroll, Jr. 77, of Ocean Springs died Jan. 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Nell Carroll. Crestlawn Mem. Park Donald Paul Carter, age 10 days, of Ocean Springs, died January 09, 2009. Private. Tina Maria McKee, 44, of Ocean Springs, died Jan. 9, 2009. Preceded in death by her mother, Deanna McKee. Crestlawn Memorial Park Mrs. Shirley Fay (Creel) Williams, of Pascagoula, died January 9, 2009. She was born to Eva and Roland Creel. Also preceded in death a son, George Emory Williams. Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi Jan.10 Earnest J. Ashford,46, died Jan. 10, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Hazel Ashford; uncles, Sylvester R. Lott, Walter J. Lott, and Clyde E. Lott; grandparents, Lester Ashford and grandfather, Roy Lott. Machpelah Cemetery Irene Lesley Hogue, 91, of Pascagoula, MS died January 10, 2009 in Memphis, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Hogue, and her two children Ronald Boyce Hogue and Norma Hogue Hinton. Jackson County Memorial Park Barry Scott McCrory, 43 of Pascagoula, MS died Jan.10, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Jammie McCrory, a brother David McCrory and infant sister Juandena McCrory. Serene Memorial Gardens Windell Ramoan Stacy, 41, born in Meridian, MS died January 10, 2009. Preceded in death by his great-grandmother Verner Talley. Machpelah Cemetery Fred Darrow Warren Jr., 65 of Escatawpa, died Jan. 10, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. Preceded in death by his parents Fred Warren Sr. and Lorene Warren Romdall. A memorial service only. Benton Albert Webb, 83, was born on January 1, 1926, died January 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Matilda Webb and a brother E. J. Webb There will be no funeral, but a celebration of his life on January 24, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church in Vancleave, MS. Jan.12 Howard Bardwell, 84, of Moss Point died Jan 12, 2009. St. Peter's Cem. Mrs. Dixie McCall Edwards, 80, a former resident of Pascagoula, died January 12, 2009 in Pensacola, FL. Preceded in death by her parents, Dewey G. and May Belle McCall; husband, Herman D. Edwards and one son, Jerry D. Edwards. Jackson County Memorial Park Mary Alice Lillis, 69, of Hurley, MS died January 12, 2009. Born to Buford and Ola Mae Savell. Serene Memorial Gardens Carlton W. Parker, 75, of Wade, MS died January 12, 2009 in Wade. Preceded in death by his parents Toby & Janie Blanch Parker, a brother Brownie Parker and a sister Lorelia McAlpin. Johnson Cemetery, Hwy 63 Wade, MS Solomon Everett Sherman, 74, of Pascagoula, MS died Jan 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents Solomon and Lula Sherman Sr., and his sister Fran Rawson. Machpelah Cemetery Elijah Luvell Watson, died January 12, 2009. Elijah was preceded in death by his sister, Raven A. Ladnier, paternal grandmother, Annye Pearl Watson and great-uncle, Paul Ladnier. Community of Christ Cemetery, Vancleave Jan.13 Paul E. McNally, age 59, of Gautier, MS died January 13, 2009 at his home. Preceded in death by his grandparents Ruth (Jackson) and John R. Otis, William and Jane McNally; his parents Ruth (Otis) and Paul Thorp McNally. Ola Mae Seals, age 87, of Pascagoula died January 13, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Promise Seals; parents, five sisters, and one brother. Jackson County Memorial Park James Davis Stuart, age 58 of Gautier, MS passed away January 13, 2009 at his home. Jan.14 Joseph Andrew, age 66, of Ocean Springs, MS died Jan 14, 2009. Private services. Mrs. Elsie Rae Beatty, age 90 of Moss Point, MS died January 14, 2009 in Pascagoula, She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Walton and Helen T. Beasley; and husband Boris Jack Beatty. Griffin Cemetery Mrs. Lou Tishia Smith, age 86, of Pascagoula died January 14, 2009. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Ida Belle Dye; brothers Robert Dye and Luther Dye; sister Grace Steyerman and grandson Phillip Hinkel. Griffin Cemetery Mrs. Annie Maude Griffin, age 89, of Moss Point died January 14, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Jackson County Memorial Park Jan.15 Foster Douglas "F.D." Houston, Jr., 36, died January 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Foster William and Lillian Houston; paternal grandmother, Ron and Betty Hasbrook; maternal grandparents, Leroy Clark and Mavis Barton Clark. Jackson County Memorial Park John F. Molden, 72, of Moss Point died January 15, 2009. Scranton Cem., Pasc. Mrs. Mary Emma (Fox) Tanner, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 15, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, James Tanner, Sr.; parents, John R. and Mary M. Fox; four brothers, Alvin, John, Billy and Glenn Fox; and a grandson, Paul Galle, Jr. Crestlawn Memorial Park, Ocean Springs Jan.16 Victor Beckles, 69, of Escatawpa died January 16, 2009. James Edward "Jim" Carson, 73, died Jan. 16, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents Foster Lafayette Carson and Ethel Mannich Carson and his first wife Regina Godley Carson. Roseland Cemetery in Gloster, MS Rocky Jordan, age 54, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 16, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his mother, Juliet Jordan. Crestlawn Memorial Aubrey Marlan Perkins, 79, of Gautier, MS died January 16, 2009 in Moss Point. Born to the late A.M. and Emma Perkins. Preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Perkins. Pine Crest Cemetery, Gautier Jan.17 Mrs. Oma Katherine Burt, age 82, of Hurley died January 17, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Edwin E. Burt, III and her parents, William and Viola Powell. Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church, Vancleave Eunice Louise (Roberts) Ford, 91, of Pascagoula died Jan. 17, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Kelly, LA to the late David and Basha Roberts. Preceded in death by her husband, Otice G. Ford; three brothers, William, J. D., and Cecil; four sisters, Josie, Janie, Jewell, and Christine. Machpelah Cemetery Mrs. Lucille Penland, 92, died January 17, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. Born to Robert and Mary Ella Alexander in Montrose, MS. She was the third of four children who lived and worked on their family farm. She was an active member of the Dantzler Memorial Methodist Church until she moved to Atlanta. Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, MS Mrs. Dorothy Jean Raybon, 69 of Pascagoula, MS died January 17, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, J. B. Comans. Machpelah Cemetery Walter Rasco, age 89, of Moss Point, MS died January 17, 2009. Dorothy Jean Raybon, age 69, of Pascagoula died January 17, 2009 at her home. Matthew Williams, Jr., 74, of Moss Point, MS died January 17, 2009. Jan.18 Barbara Bailey, age 74, of Ocean Springs died January 18, 2009. St. Alphonsus Catholic Ch. O.S. Christopher C. Miller, Jr. 66, died January 18, 2009 in Ocean Springs. He was born in Lucedale, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Maggie and Chris Miller, Sr.; his maternal grandparents Oneida and Thad Thomas, and paternal grandparents Emma and Thomas B. Miller. Magnolia Cemetery, Lucedale Magnolia Cemetery, Lucedale, George County Raymond E. Parrish, Sr., 73, of Pascagoula died January 18, 2009 in Waveland. Preceded in death by his parents Velma Quinn and Rolla Parrish, a sister Pat Starley and two sons Johnny Wayne and Jimmy Dean Parrish. Biloxi National Cemetery Verna Mae Smith, 87, of Pascagoula died Jan. 18, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Emma Lofton; brother, Earl Smith; two sisters, Hazel Sebastan and Eva Nell Patterson. Jackson County Memorial Park Jan.19 Cecil Lavon Herring, of Vancleave died January 19, 2009 in Pascagoula. Capt. Alvin T. Huyett, II, 43, of Pascagoula died Jan. 19, 2009 in Assumption Parrish, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Ted Huyett and Jean E. McFaul Huyett; infant brother, Ralph Charles Huyett. Greenwood Cemetery, Pascagoula Jan.20 Elizabeth (Betty) Duddleson Beery, 96, of Pascagoula, died January 20, 2009. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the only child of Capt. John Marshall and Gertrude Sharpe Duddleson. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dean Beery, Sr., her parents, a son Marshall Duddleson Beery, and a grandson John Christopher Beery, Jr. Jan.21 John Eugene Gildea, Sr., age 56, of Vancleave, MS January 21, 2009, in Vancleave. He was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lee "Sam" Gildea. Private. Suzie Rains Houde, age 64, of Moss Point died Jan. 21,2009. She Preceded in death by her father, Francis Owens Rains; sister, Elizabeth Rains Smith; two infant grandsons, Michael and Mark Martin. A. Virn "Johnny" Lindsey, 77, of Pascagoula died January 21, 2009 in Moss Point. Jan.22 Mrs. Aurine Davis Gallaher was born in Greene County, TN and died in Ocean Springs, MS on January 22, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter C. Davis, Sr. and Fanny Ghormley Davis; sisters, Maneeta Davis and Mary Helen Taylor; brothers, Walter C. Davis, Jr. and William G. Davis; husband, Fritts Gallaher; granddaughter, Deborah Dodd; and son-in-law, Edwin Dodd. Bellande Cemetery Jan.23 Jan.24 Jan.25 Jerry Lee "Jerricho" Bone, 64, Grand Bay, AL, formerly of Moss Point, died January 25, 2009 at his residence. Jan.26 George C. Fero, 72, of Vancleave, MS died January 26, 2009, in Vancleave. Mr. Fero was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Ocean Springs Genealogical Society. Preceded in death by his parents George W. and Veronica Fero, brother, William E. Fero. Bellande Cemetery Mrs. Alberta "Cookie" Orr, age 62 of Vancleave, MS died Jan. 26, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Born in NY to the late Harry M. and Alberta Rose Caffrey Hopkins. Vancleave Cemetery #1 Mrs. Claudia L. Rodenkirch,64, of Ocean Springs died Jan. 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Betty Trump, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Jan.27 n/a Jan.28 Myrtie Mae Cooper, 94 of Helena, MS died January 28, 2009 in Hurley, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Thomas Cooper, parents Jesse and Wertie Peeples, great granddaughter Alison (Allie) Cooper Stringfellow and her brothers Ira Peeples, Fred Peeples, J.R. Peeples, Boley Peeples. Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery Barbara Lee Johnston, 56 of Vancleave, MS died January 28, 2009 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Rosetta Riscoe; brother Blake Riscoe and her daughter Tara Ann Johnston. Shiloh Cemetery Pauline Dowdy Smith, 87, of Wade died January 28, 2009 in Vancleave, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Smith, her parents Jesse and Zena Dowdy, her sister Dorothy Waltman, her brother James O. Dowdy. Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery Jan.29 Patricia Ann Robinson, age 62, of Lebanon, TN died January 30, 2009 in Lebanon. Jackson County Memorial Park Jan.30 n/a Jan.31 Julia "Julie" Hollaway Broome, 78, of Red Bank, TN. Preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Mildred Beatrice Hollaway; and brother, Dr. William (Bill) Hollaway. Machpelah Cemetery Mr. Conard James Ferguson, 93, of St. Martin, MS died January 31, 2009 in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his wife, Willmetti Ferguson; son, Carlton Ferguson of Vancleave; brother, Thomas "Pete" Ferguson of St. Martin; and sister, Doris Kasovich. Bosarge Cemetery, St. Martin Alice "Della" Ladnier, age 100, of Pascagoula died Jan. 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Ladnier was born in Scranton, MS now known as Pascagoula to the late Raphal and Alice Benezue. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ladnier; a son, Robert Ladnier; a daughter, Jean Olier and grandson Tony Olier; two brothers, Edwin and Ralph Benezue and one sister, Lillian Jones. Greenwood Cemetery Mr. L.C. Triplett, 52 of Moss Point died January 31, 2009. Oliver Raymond Trehern, 87, of Pensacola, FL passed away at a nursing facility January 31, 2009. He was born in Pascagoula, MS. Myrtle Grove Cemetery, FL Feb. 2009 Feb. 1 Georgia Hannah, 72, of Moss Point died February 1, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Catherine DuBose; her husband Sam Hannah; her daughter Wilma Hannah; five brothers Walter Lee, Carceal, Johnnie, George Lee and Willie Gould DuBose and one sister Argenie DuBose. First Missionary Baptist Cemetery Glenn Rogers Hardy, 81, of Escatawpa, MS died Sunday, February 01, 2009. He was born in Memphis, TN and was a native of Louisville, MS. He was a member of Safe Harbor United Methodist Church in Escatawpa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis M. and Onie Mae Hardy; two brothers, Bev and William Hardy. Serene Memorial Gardens Meinert Sheldon, Jr., 66, of Ocean Springs died February 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Services are private. Rodney Allan Siedell, age 57 of Gautier, MS died February 1, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his mother, Lula Mae Siedell and nephew, Michael Lee Siedell. Jackson County Memorial Park Feb. 2 Patricia Ann Wilkerson Albritton, age 71, of Moss Point, MS died February 2, 2009 at her residence. Preceded in death by her husband James C. Albritton Jr., her parents; Sam & Inez Wilkerson and a sister, Kathleen Pope. Jackson County Memorial Park John Lester Dantzler, a native of Moss Point, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died February 2, 2009 at a local hospital. He was 81 years old. A former owner of Spam Electric Co. He is survived by six sons and seven daughters, 36 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Serene Memorial Gardens Feb. 3 Ella Davis Connaway, born to Emanuel and Mariah Davis. Died February 3, 2009 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband: Herman Connaway of Moss Point; her son: Wayne Connaway; her parents; a sister: Lorena Davis; and five brothers: Charles, Cornelius, J.C., Manuel and Roosevelt. Biloxi National Cemetery Feb. 4 n/a Feb. 5 Charles Sinclair Cowie, Jr., age 53, of Vancleave, MS died Feb. 5, 2009. Private services. Mr. George "Butch" Kirkwood, age 66, a resident of Petal, MS, died February 5, 2009 in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born in Pascagoula. Mr. Kirkwood is reunited with his parents Wilton and Cleo Kirkwood; and grandparents Sam and Rhoda Kirkwood and George and Mary Shampine. Caswell Springs Cemetery, Caswell Springs United Methodist Church James "Mac" Leland Ghivizzani, 73, died February 5, 2009. A native of Pascagoula and a resident of Marrero for the past 55 years. Garden of Memories Cem., Metairie, LA Mr. Rockford E. Reese, Sr., 80, of Pascagoula, MS. Born in Georgia. Died February 5, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. Reese was preceded in death by his father Patterson, Reese; mother, Margarite Elizabeth Bilbo; his former wife, Sarah Reese; two daughters, Eugenia Reese and Debbie Ann Pickens. Scranton Cemetery Feb. 6 Dorothy Mae McCurdy, age 89, of Pascagoula, MS died Feb. 6, 2009 at her home. She was born in Inverness, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert McCurdy; daughter, Terry Hall; grandson, Joshoua Steven Lee; one sister and three brothers. Machpelah Cemetery Mrs. Meda Myers Switzer, 93, of Moss Point died February 6, 2009 at her residence. She was born to the late Ruth Gibson Myers and Ernest Carl Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Woodrow Switzer, Her parents, A sister Elizabeth Barr, Brothers Ray Myers, Carl Myers, Jimmy Myers and J. D. Myers. A nephew "Little Jimmy" Geer and niece Jean Sumrall. Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery Freddie Ray Nolf Jr., died February 6, 2009 in Gautier. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Mr. Buster Nolf and Mrs. Dora Mae (Perry) Nolf of Escatawpa, MS. A Celebration of Freddie's Life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Windsor Park, 6108 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS. Feb. 7 Georgia Ann Eble, 61, of Pascagoula died Feb. 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Ladnier; a son, Robert Ladnier; a daughter, Jean Olier and grandson Tony Olier; two brothers, Edwin and Ralph Benezue and one sister, Lillian Jones. Greenwood Cemetery Lee John Canterbury, age 50, of Gautier, MS died Feb. 7, 2009. He was born in London, England. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Canterbury; step-father, James Watson. Gilman L. Graves, 83, of Ocean Springs, died February 7, 2009. Memorial services will be at a later date. Mr. Charles S. Marchelos, 80, of Ocean Springs died February 7, 2009. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Feb. 8 George Wayne Green, 62, of Pascagoula, MS passed away February 8, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Willie Mae Green. Heighland Park Cemetery, Hattiesburg, MS Charlotte Louise Watts, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS died February 8, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Biloxi National Cem. Feb. 9 Robert Leroy Emerson, age 77, died February 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents Harry L. and Bernise Emerson, his loving wife Rose E. Emerson and his daughter Rhonda Kaye Delmas. Orange Grove Cemetery Preston Norbert Mauffray, 70, of Pascagoula died February 9, 2009 in Birmingham, AL. Mr. Born to the late Norbert E. and Hazel Bennett Mauffray. Also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Leroy "Lee". Bayou Coco Cemetery, Kiln, Hancock County Mrs. Theresa Sanchez, 47, of Ocean Springs died February 9, 2009. Memorial Service: Calvary Gulf Coast Church. Feb.10 Raymond Andrew Burke, age 50, of Vancleave, MS died February 10, 2009, in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Burke and a brother, Bryan Burke. Crestlawn Memorial Park Sheryl Lynne McNair, 42 of Gautier, MS died February 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Jean McNair. Leaf River Cemetery, George County, MS Feb.11 Larry O. Carter, 69, a native of Hurley, MS died February 11, 2009 in George County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents Earlie McBride Sr. and Loda Mae Carter, his brothers Earlie (Earl) McBride Jr., Carley Jarrold Carter, Charles Byron (Tinky) Carter, Jerry Lynn (Lenny) Carter. Magnolia Springs Assembly of God Church Cemetery, Hurley Feb.12 Olivia Jade Abshire, infant, died February 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. She is preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Marie I. Denton, paternal great- grandparents, Diana B. Abshire, Nolan “Red” Trahan and Wilbert L. Trahan; maternal great-grandparents, Roy and Mary Denton and Charles Lamora. Machpelah Cemetery Alvin A. Ayers, 70, of Ocean Springs, MS died February 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Maureen Lunsford, 71, of Ocean Springs died February 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lunsford, and her daughter, Michelle Lunsford. Crestlawn Memorial Park Kenneth Roy Wilson, age 75, a native of Vancleave, MS died February 12, 2009 at his home. Kenneth was born to the late Otis and Cammie Wilson. Wilson/Byrd Cemetery Feb.13 Mrs. Virginia "Ginger" Delarosa, 60, of Pascagoula, MS died February 13, 2009. She is preceded in death by her father Dr. William Herbert Harris, Jr. and sister Edith Catherine "Dee" Harris. Mrs. Kathleen Pike Greeley, 85, of Ocean Springs died February 13, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Greeley. Memorial services for Mrs. Greeley will be announced at a later date. Mr. Lloyd "Frenchie" Landry, 92, of Ocean Springs died February 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lund Landry; son, James Edward Landry; daughter, Barbara Ann Nalley; grandson, David James Landry; granddaughter, Catherine Marie Landry; sisters, Louella Arguelles and Louise Stevenson; and brother, Dennis Landry. Biloxi City Cemetery Infant Matthew William Myers, 18 days old, of Ocean Springs, MS February 13, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Christian James Myers. Crestlawn Memorial Park Feb.14 James L. Anderson, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS died February 14, 2009, in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Wane Anderson, Sr. and Thelma Conway Anderson; brother, Clyde Wilmer Anderson; sister, Nellie M. Ratzlaff; niece, Amber Anderson Meyer; and nephews, Elvin "Bud" and Larry Anderson. Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi Mr. Comer D. "Buck" Hall, 73, of Vancleave, MS died February 14, 2009 in Vancleave. Geraldine Hill, 82, of Ocean Springs, died February 14, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hill, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Talmadge Gaisser, her sister, Martha Alice Sharpton, her brothers, Roy T. Gaisser, Jr. and Tyrus Gaisser, and her son-in-law, Donn Harloe. Biloxi National Cemetery Julia C. Miller, 85, a native of Pascagoula died Feb. 14, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ellmon C. Miller, Jr; son, Ellmon “Ricky” Miller, III; parents, 5 sisters and 7 brothers; infant grandson, Christopher Ryan Sward. Machpelah Cemetery Hilda Golden Sheneman, 88, of Ocean Springs died February 14, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Sheneman. Biloxi National Cemetery Mary Kathryn Furr Arnold Walker, 72, of Ocean Springs died Feb. 14, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wayne Furr and Ruby Selma Miller Furr; her husband of 46 years USAF T/Sgt. Paul Walker, her sister Etta Faye Furr Norton and her husband Paul; great uncle and aunt, Andrew and Lizzie Miller, who raised her and her sister. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, MS Ms. Tonia Faye Wells, 39, of Moss point died February 14, 2009. Feb.15 Aubrey Juanita "Nita" Baria, died February 15, 2009. Coleman Cemetery Mrs. Myrtle Goss Canard, 97, of Gautier, MS, formerly of Hattiesburg, died Sunday, February 15, 2009in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by parents, Aquilla K. Goss and Callie Phillips Goss, her husband, Charlie C. Canard, and sisters, Lena G. Beeson and Ruby G. Havens. Forrest Memorial Gardens, Hattiesburg, MS Feb.16 Doris M. Paolino, 60, of Vancleave passed away Monday Feb. 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Feb.17 Mr. Richard Barry Bosarge, 65, of Gautier, MS passed away February 17, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Effie S. Bosarge. Byrd Cemetery, Vancleave Agnes Lucille Boswell, 77, a native of Pascagoula, died February 17, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pennel L. Boswell, Sr.; daughter, Cecelia Boswell; mother, Loraine Fortson; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Boswell and granddaughter, Keandra Boswell. Services: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 5425 Grierson Street, Moss Point, MS. Feb.18 Raymond "R.V." Trochesset, of Ocean Springs died Feb. 18, 2009. A service will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Ocean Springs. Feb.19 John F. Bryan, 49 of Vancleave, Ms passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 in Vancleave. John was born in Mobile AL, the son of John "Red" and Agnes Bryan. Lawrence "Boo" Felton Noto, 69, of Bay St. Louis, MS died February 19, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary "Sweet" Noto. Ms. Gloria Frances Thomas, 81, February 19, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born to the late Mrs. Irma Whitlock in Chicago, IL. Ms. Thomas was raised in Whistler, AL and Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her mother, Irma Whitlock, brother, Leonard Thomas and great-grandson, Miguel L. Thomas, Jr. Scranton Cemetery Feb.20 Martin J. Coakley, 86, of Port Orange, FL died February 20, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He fought at the Battle of the Bulge in Kriegsheim, France on Dec. 2, 1944. Biloxi National Cemetery Carolyn H. Hayes 72, of Pascagoula died February 20, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. She was born to V. G and Mary Wilda Gavagnie Hirth in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of almost 40 years, Clark Hayes. Jackson County Memorial Park Mrs. Donna Jean Merritt, 68, died February 20, 2009. She was born to C.D. and Inez Moffett. Machpelah Cemetery Mrs. Melinda Richardson died February 20, 2009. Born in Hazlehurst, MS to the late Matthew Garry, Sr. and Lela Garry. Preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Richardson; parents, Matthew and Lela Garry; three brothers, Matthew "Tight" Garry, Willie "Pap" Garry and Joseph Garry; three sisters, Orgia Lee Newson, Viola Young and Mary Griffith, a nephew, Ben Garry and a niece, Ann Taylor. Scranton Cemetery Feb.21 Bidwell Cates, 68, of Ocean Springs died February 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Louise Virginia Brown,75, of Moss Point, died February 21, 2009 at her home. Born in Tchola, Holmes County, MS. Scranton Cemetery Feb.22 Mrs. Gayla (Walsh) Stroble, age 62, of Gautier died February 22, 2009, in Moss Point, MS. Mrs. Stroble was a native of Midland, TX. Mrs. Stroble was preceded in death by her parents, John and Laura Walsh. Biloxi National Cemetery Feb.23 Patricia Diana Clark, 61, of Forts Lake, MS died Feb. 23, 2009. Diana was born to the late James and Vivian Michael in Scottsboro, AL. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy Ivey; husband and father of her children Howard Ivey; and a brother, Teddy Michael. W. R. Clark Memorial Cemetery Albert Denon Long, 60, of Helena, MS, passed away February 23, 2009, at the Biloxi VA Hospital. Albert was born in Wesson, MS, to the late James and Feriba Long (Long's Auto Parts, formally of the Orange Grove Comunity, Moss Point, MS). He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joey Long; sister Carolyn; and a brother James “Jimmy” Long. Biloxi National Cemetery Daniel Lee Morgan, 60 of Pascagoula died February 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Helen Morgan. Biloxi National Cemetery Ms. Ellen Taylor, 68, of Moss Point died February 23, 2009. Ford Cemetery. Elizabeth Fenstermaker Williams, 87 of Gautier, MS passed away February 23, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Williams was born in Elizabeth, La to the late Charles and Martha "Mattie" Fenstermaker. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Robert, and Warren and a sister Wilda. Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, LA Feb.24 Mrs. Clessie Butler, age 73, of Gautier, MS died February 24, 2009, in Moss Point. Mrs. Butler was a passionate genealogist of family. Preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Nora Coy and three brothers. Pinecrest Cemetery, Gautier John "Fat" Smith, 80, died February 24, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in State Line, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Louise Smith; Parents, Manuel and Bennie Smith; two brothers, Emmitt Smith and Oddis Smith; one daughter, Gloria Jean Smith, and one great grandchild Aurielle Croon. Mt. Nebo Baptist Cemetery, State Line, MS Bonnie R. Venable, 72, passed away February 24, 2009 in Gautier. A private service will be held at a later date in LA. Feb.25 Daniel Lee Morgan, 60 of Pascagoula, MS, died February 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Helen Morgan. Biloxi National Cemetery John Alfred Roach, Sr., 65, formerly of Escatawpa, MS, died February 25, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. Born in Pascagoula, he was the son of the late Joseph Robert Roach and the late Bessie Evelyn (Wilson) Roach. Roach Family Cem. McLain, MS Gary (Mack) Reeves, Jr., 36, died Feb. 25, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. Preceded in death by his grandparents Bob Rogers, Dell Rogers Zeigler, Laurentine (James) Tate, his uncle Bobby Rogers and nephew, Jeremy Floore. Scranton Cemetery Holden Lee Grant Spears, of Gautier, born February 25, 2009 died February 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by and aunt, Teresa Benjamin, great-grandfather, David E. Parnell, and Great-great-grandmother, Abby. Mem. Service: St. Mary’s Cath. Church Feb.26 Mr. Leroy McLeod, 63 of Moss Point died February 26, 2009. Machpelah Cem. E. Van Whitfield, 67 of Pascagoula died February 26, 2009 at his home. E. Van was born to the late Rufus and Gladys Whitfield in Crossett, Arkansas.He served his country in the United States Air Force. He served as a firefighter in Moss Point and Gulfport. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Claire Rutherford. Crestlawn Memorial Park Feb.27 Jerry Eugene Alexander, 66, a native of Cone Hattie, MS and resident of Moss Point, MS passed away in Pascagoula on February 27, 2009. Visitation will be held on at First Assembly of God in Grand Bay, AL. Machpelah Cemetery. Arnold E. Dethloff, 85, a native of Escatawpa, MS and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL died February 27, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Margaret Dethloff. Serenity Memorial Gardens Alonzo Waltman, 82, a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS. died Friday, February 27, 2009, in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his son, James Will Waltman and great-grandson, Nicholas Pace. Beulah Cemetery Feb.28 Eva L. Brent, 89, of Ocean Springs died Feb 28, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Ode Burrell Jr. of Gautier died February 28, 2009 in Bay St Louis. Born to the late Ode E. and Myrtice Burrell in Good-man, MS. Preceded in death by a brother, Ray Burrell; sisters, Dot Hines, Matha Ainsworth and Mary Ellen Burrell. Serene Memorial Gardens Tabitha (Tabby) Dolbare, of Gautier, died February 28, 2009. She was born in Mobile, AL to Yvonne (Nelson) Cheevers and Robert (Terry) Dolbare Sr. Tabby was a 1987 graduate of Pascagoula High School. Tabitha (Tabby) Dolbare and her son Nelson Dolbare died February 28, 2009 in an airplane crash along with Nelson's father Glyn Johnson. Oddfellow Cemetery Bayou La Batre, AL Nelson Dolbare, of Gautier, died February 28, 2009 in an airplane crash along with his parents. He and his mother, Tabby Dolbare were preceded in death by their grandparents Elisha and Earline (Sprinkle) Nelson; grandfather Robert T. Dolbare; and Robert (Man) Terry Dolbare Jr. Oddfellow Cemetery, Bayou La Batre Glyn Ray Johnson, 39, of Gautier died February 28, 2009 in an airplane crash along with his son Nelson Dolbare and Nelson’s mother Tabitha Dolbare. Glyn was the son of Jerry and Andrea (Eckerman) Johnson. Preceding in death by his Aunt Barbara Peacock and Uncle Alec M. A. (Eck) and Inez Eckerman; Grandmother, Mrs. R. J. (Zelma) Johnson. Oddfellow Cemetery, Bayou La Batre Jerry Gene Jernigan, 69, a resident of Escatawpa, MS, died February 28, 2009. Jerry was born in Brewton, AL. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Jernigan, and a son, Johnny Jernigan. Machpelah Cemetery Gertrude Hilliard Kelley, 86, former resident of Pascagoula, died Feb. 28, 2009 in Charlottesville, VA. Calvin Adrian Robinson, 46, of Pascagoula died Feb. 28, 2009. Born to Gayle Bass and the late Fredrick Jackson. Gabriel Cemetery Thurman Thompson, 46, of Helena, MS died February 28, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK. Preceided in death by his parents Richard and Marie Thompson. Machpelah Cemetery March 2009 Mar. 1 Ellen Marie Clouser, 74, of Ocean Springs, passed away March 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her two husbands, Robert Siess and John Clouser. Roshun Harrison died March 1, 2009. Born to Joseph and Glamordine Harrison in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Harrison; paternal grandfather, Willie Harrison; his brother, Darren Dell Harrison; maternal great grandparents, Powell and Claudia Parker; paternal great grandmother, Lena Bradley and his maternal grandmother, Ernest Mae Stevens. Machpelah Cemetery Jerry Gene Jernigan, 69, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away March 1, 2009 in Pascagoula. Ruby Charlene May, of Gautier died March 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Highland, Illinois. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, Fern and Charles Avicola, one brother, and sister. Machpelah Cemetery Perry J. Reddix, 34 of Vancleave died March 1, 2009. Richard Anthony Schroeder, 71 of Gautier passed away March 1, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Schroeder was born to the late Arthur and Vera Schroeder in Marietta, OH. Byron Ellis Sherrod, born in Moss Point, died March 1, 2009 in Dallas, TX. Preceded in death by his mother Barbara Jean Long. First Baptist Cemetery Mar. 2 Marguerite Waters Parker, 98, a resident of Pascagoula, died March 2, 2009. She born in Biloxi, MS and grew up on Horn Island till she started school. Mrs. Parker was a decedent of the Waters family that lived and raised cattle on Horn Island for generations. Parker is preceded by her parents William and Fannie Waters, infant son Leon Edward Parker, a sister and brother-in-law Ada and Lloyd Flowers, a brother Frank Waters and her former husband and the father of her children Troy S. Parker Sr. Jackson County Memorial Park Mr. Austin Francis Scott, 82 of Hurley, MS died March 2, 2009. Born in Meridian, MS. Preceded in death by his parents Rev. Ellis and Loleta Maye Scott; stepmother, Mable Ford Scott; and brothers, John Wesley and Winston Eugene Scott. Orange Grove Cemetery, east Moss Point (Orange Grove Community) Mrs. Juanita Joann Zink, age 82 of Mobile, AL died March 2, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. She was born in Washington, Indiana. She was a longtime resident of Indianapolis. Preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Hazel Livingston and husband, Harold Zink. Memorial service: Indianapolis, Indiana Mar. 3 Mrs. Barbara Ann Mitchell, 65 of Moss Pont, died March 3, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Charles B. (Chuck) Neal died March 3, 2009. He was the eighth child, born to Edward and Elizabeth Neal in Detroit, MI. Also preceded in death by five brothers, Jack, Robert, Teddy, Dale and Richard, and one sister, Willow. Memorial service: St. John's Episcopal Church parish hall. Scranton Cemetery Charles B. (Chuck) Neal died March 3, 2009. He was the eighth child, born to Edward and Elizabeth Neal in Detroit, MI. Also preceded in death by five brothers, Jack, Robert, Teddy, Dale and Richard, and one sister, Willow. Memorial service: St. John's Episcopal Ralph Larry Souder, age 66, of Gautier, MS died March 3, 2009. Born in Utopia, Ohio to Ralph "Jack" Souder and Maxine Jackson Souder. Machpelah Cemetery Mar. 4 Mrs. Elethe Odean Bullock, 89, a native of Moss Point died March 4, 2009. Born to the late Ellie Edward and Rosetta Smith. Also preceded in death by her husband, James Hubbard Bullock and her daughter Zella Hanning Farrior, one brother and six sisters. Serene Memorial Gardens Ann Jarvis McPhearson died March 4, 2009, at the age of 96. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jarvis. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, J. H. Jarvis and sister Ruby Bagley. Evergreen Cemetery Virginia O’Neal, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS died March 4, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Monroe County, She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, A. V. O’Neal. Byrd Cemetery, Vancleave Mar. 5 Beth Love Meconitas, a former resident of Ocean Springs, MS died March 5, 2009, in a local hospital Enon Cemetery, Ackerman, MS Peter Raymond Mohr, 84, a resident of Vancleave and Mobile, AL, died March 5, 2009 at his home in Mobile, AL. Born in Grand Island, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents Peter F. and Vada Mohr; his wife of 43 years, Nola McMillian Mohr and son, Richard Raymond Mohr. Funeral services: Community of Christ Church, Vancleave. Community of Christ Cemetery Donna R. (Osborn) Slater, 46, born in Pascagoula, a resident of the Orange Grove Community, died March 5, 2009 at her home in Orange Grove. When she was 5 years old, she served as the Poster Child for the March of Dimes. She was preceded by her maternal grandparents O'Donal Adams and Granny Adams, paternal grandfather Rufus Osborn. Serene Memorial Garden Mrs. Thelma Inez Smoot, age 101, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 5, 2009, in Vancleave. Thelma was born in Portland, Oregon. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John Magruder Smoot, her parents, Frank and Vivian Nutbrown, brother, Richard Nutbrown, sister, Alna Simmons and grandson, Robert John Graetz. Evergreen Cemetery Mar. 6 Gwen Brown Bryner, age 57, of the Helena community, MS died March 6, 2009 in Biloxi. Born in Natchez, MS. Crestlawn Cemetery Lawrence Schumaker,81, of Gautier died March 6, 2009. Born Chesterland, OH to Laverne and Elsie Schumaker. Mary Golsby, age 72 of Pascagoula passed away March 6, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mar. 7 Henry Daniel Turnage, 59, of Pascagoula, MS born in Kokomo, MS, died March 07, 2009. Memorial: Columbia, MS. Mar. 8 Rachel Louise (Dunn) Lander, 79 of Brandon, MS, passed away March 8, 2009 in McComb, MS. Mrs. Lander was born in Thorn, MS. She was member of Caswell Springs United Methodist Church.. Her husband Rev. Pete Lander, served as a Methodist minister across south MS. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Pete Lander, her parents Andrew Jackson Dunn Jr. and Jessie Clark Dunn, her brother Andrew Dunn, and sisters Gladys and Alice Dunn. Caswell Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wade, MS Mar. 9 Stanley Earl Harkleroad, age 67, of Ocean Springs, MS died March 9, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Cecilia Harkleroad, parents, Stanley Cotch Harkleroad, Sr. and Madeline Gilley. Crestlawn Memorial Park Larry D. Williams, 56, of Pascagoula, born in Mobile, AL, died March 9, 2009. Funeral Services: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 5425 Grierson Street, Moss Point. Machpelah Cemetery Mar.10 Diana Kay Gollott, 57, a resident of Gautier died March 10, 2009. Born in Gainesville, FL. Preceded in death by her father, Timothy Stevens; grandparents, Dorothy and John Stokes and Shearley and Nancy Strickland; niece, Jacqueline Lee Moore. Visitation: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gautier. Memorial Service with Father Charles Nutter officiating. Mar.11 Thomas O. “Tom” Mason, Jr., 95, died March 11, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Gulfport, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Madeline “Sug” Mason. Griffin Cemetery Mar.12 Meade Austin Barackman, 93, of Pascagoula, MS died March 12, 2009, in Pascagoula. Meade was born in Pennsylvania, to the late Ralph and Mamie Barackman. Preceded in death by two wives, Faye and Ethel; sister Altha; and two brothers Merle and Roy. National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA Gregory Alan Fitzhugh, 37, a native of Lakeshore, MS died March 12, 2009 in Lakeshore. Born in Demopolis, AL. First Baptist Church Cemetery, Gautier Robert Earl Putmon, died March 12, 2009. Born in McComb, MS to the union of the late Rev. Eddie Putmon and Wessie Putmon. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Eddie Putmon, Sr. and Mrs. Wessie Putmon; stepmother, Mrs. Bessie Putmon, as well as his sister, Ms. Esther Putmon. Machpelah Cemetery Essie Dee Romero, 93, passed away March 12, 2009 in Gautier, MS. Born in Monroe County, AL. Predeceased by her parents Georgia and Jessie Smith, a son James Edward Ward, a great-great-grandson Jayden Lane Breeland, and her only sibling Bertie Mae Johnson. Sowell Old Field Cemetery, Goodway, AL Mar.13 Roy Edward Groat Sr., of Moss Point, MS died March 10, 2009. Roy was born in Redford, Mich. Preceased by his father, Laurence James Groat Sr.; mother, Grace Malo Groat; brother, Laurence J. (Larry) Groat Jr; sisters, Margaret L. (Peggy) Harder and Carol G. Bazner; and Roy's former wife, Barbara G. Groat. Private service. Granville C. "Jack" Jones. Jr., 68 years old, of Moss Point, MS, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009, in a Moss Point. Jack was born in Sale Creek, TN, to the late Granville and Dallas Jones. Jack's wish was to be cremated. Private service. Dianne DuBose Sellers, died March 13, 2009. First Baptist Cemetery Mar.14 Richard G. Hart, age 61, of Valparaiso, FL, died March 14, 2009. Richard was born to Ralph Hart and Billie Hart Corbitt Branson in Pascagoula, MS. Memorial Park, Crestview, FL Noah Dwight Adams, born January 20, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS, died March 14, 2009 at 4907 Lanier Ave., Pascagoula, MS. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his Mother, Amber L. Adams. Preceded in death by Great-great grandparents Lurene G. "Watson" Adams and Great-aunt Tonia Renee Adams; G-g- grandparents C. D. and Ellie(Mahaffey) Knippers; William Wallace "Buzz" & Dorothy Evelyn (Dowdy) Waltman. Aunt, Martha Ann (Waltman) Mason; Danny Earl Mason & Uncle Arthor and Polly (Dowdy) Smith. Uncle Perry Ellis Bangs, III. Cousins, Nicholas Adams and Cindy Kay Knippers; GG-Uncles Clarence Wayne Knippers and Ernest L. Mahaffey. Great Uncle T /SGT Vanstell Sollie "Dick" Warden, Dora Lee (Miller) Dowdy and James Osborne & Martha Blance (Bishop) Dowdy. Funeral services will follow from the H.W. funeral home chapel with Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Knippers/Waltman Family researcher: Brenda bsknippers@aol.com Private Douglas Jordan Oliver, 61, of Big Point, MS, died March 15, 2009. Born in Seekonk, MA. Biloxi National Cem. Rebecca Lynn Shemwell, age 54, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Irene Kozlowski Horn. Harold Everett Vice, 84, of Helena, MS, passed away March 14, 2009. Born in Clay City, Indiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Florence Vice, his first wife, Leola B. Vice, and sons, Joe and Jerry Vice. Serene Memorial Gardens Mar.15 Mrs. Velma Kagebein Holbert, 74, a resident of Vancleave, MS, died March 15, 2009. Born in Almyra, AK. Preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Opal Kagebein, a brother, Cecil Kagebein, and a granddaughter, Leigh Ann Holbert. A memorial service only. Dr. Murray Kellar, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 15, 2009 at his home. Murray was a retired USAF LTC hospital dentist and currently served as Director of Dental Services at the VA Hospital in Biloxi. Services to at the Chapel Building 1, VA Hospital, Biloxi. Denise Marie Hall Lewis, 44, a native of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Onnie Earl and Mildred R. Hall; and mother in law, Ivy Lewis. Machpelah Cemetery Betty Jean Westbrook, 70, of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Estes and Mae Edna Hudson, her brothers James Hudson and Charlie Hudson. Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery Mar.16 Laura May Mathieu, 71, of Ocean Springs passed away March 16, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Ella Wilson, brother, Millard Wilson, Jr. and sister, Doris Carter. Bellande Cemetery Gregory A. Fitzhugh, Funeral service: 3/17/09. Visitation: First Baptist Church of Gautier. Burial in the Church Cemetery, Gautier David Eugene Smith, age 70, of Pascagoula, passed away March 16, 2009, at his home. Mr. Smith was born in Archibald, LA, to Eugene Russell and Vera Elizabeth Smith. Preceded in death also by his son, John David Smith; his father-in-law, John A. Ellis; his sister-in-law, Debbie Arnold; and his nephew, Nick Woods. Serene Memorial Gardens Mar.17 Gregory A. Fitzhugh. Funeral service: March 17, 2009 First Baptist Church of Gautier Church Cemetery Clarence Bernard Sibley, 26, born Pascagoula died Mar. 17, 2009.Preceded in death by his sister, Jolanda Burchfield. Scranton Cemetery Mar.18 Terry Ray Griswell, age 49, of Irvington, AL, died March 18, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Ellisville, MS to James A. and Sarah Toomer. Preceded in death by a brother Donald Wayne Toomer. Orange Grove Cemetery John Michael “Woodrow” Hood, 20, a resident of Vancleave, MS passed away in an automobile accident on March 18, 2009. He was born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James L. Hood; maternal grandmother, Kathleen M. Bradley. Vancleave Cemetery, Jim Ramsey Road Mrs. Ruby Laverne Rasco, 90 of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 18, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Born in Lena, MS. Mrs. Rasco was a retired Teacher and Principal with the Pascagoula School District. She served as Teacher and Principal of South Beach Elementary and Principal of Lake Elementary. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Archie H. and Berdie L. Moore; husband R. L. Rasco; two sisters, Bernice Perritt and Maxine McLelland Akridge. Machpelah Cemetery Mar.19 Elaine Miller Harmon, 61, of Picayune, MS, formerly of Gautier, MS, died March 19, 2009 in Picayune, MS. Elaine was the former owner of Bel-Air Drugs in Pascagoula, MS and a pharmacist with Sav-Rex Drugs in Gautier, MS, Pascagoula, MS, and Vancleave, MS for many years. She was last employed at the VA Center in Biloxi, MS. She was a member if First Presbyterian Church of Pascagoula where she was a long time member of their choir. Elaine was a talented person and was an accomplished singer. She sang with the Musica Sacra Choir and Chamber Orchestra and the Singing River Choral. She was blessed to sing at the Vatican. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andy Harmon and her father, John N. Miller, Jr. Ronald Edward Patterson, 68, of Pascagoula died March 19, 2009. Born in Milwaukee. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara Patterson of Milwaukee, WI and his granddaughter, Tara McDonough, of Prairieville, LA. Private. Mrs. Tina Marie Vargas Seitz, age 51, of Gautier, MS, died March 19, 2009, in Gautier. Preceded in death by her mother, Eula Mae Vargas, sister, Sheila Teague and brothers, Ricky Vargas and Johnny Vargas. Private. Mar.20 Robert Ryan Biggs, 39, passed away March 20, 2009 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was born in Pascagoula, MS. Scranton Cemetery Trinon E. Carter Sr., 79 of Gautier died March 20, 2009 at home. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline and two sons: Trinon Jr. and Steven. Mar.21 Gloria "Glo" Jean Irvin, 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 21, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Adella and Frank Johnson; husband, Aaron, Irvin and a sister, Patricia Jackson. Cedar Grove Cem., Vancleave Ann M. Manley, a native of Wade, MS and a resident of Saraland, AL died March 21, 2009, in a local hospital. Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Tommy Ray Thomas, 65 of Gautier, died March 21, 2009, in Gautier. Mar.22 Mavis Jean Coulter Clark, 68, of Pascagoula died March 22, 2009 at a local hospital. Born in Bass Field, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Coulter and Eather Anderson Bowman and her brother Jerry Coulter. Clark Family Cemetery, Richton, MS Kimoko Denise Young, born in Wayne General Hospital, Waynesboro, MS. Died March 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Scranton Cemetery Ellen M. Wheeler, died March 22, 2009 in Gautier, MS. Born in Skagen, Denmark and immigrated to U.S. in1967. Memorial services. Mar.23 Mr. Ollie Justus Brown, Sr. was born in Monroeville, AL to the late Edward and Sally Bell Brown. Died March 23, 2009 at his residence in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his son, Joel Brown; sisters, Artenzie Bright, Annie Bell McMillian, Genive Houston, Martha Brooks and O.D. McMillian; brothers, George Washington Brown, Alvin Brown, Ransom Brown, and Robert Brown. Jackson County Memorial Park Wanda Comello, 58, of Pascagoula, MS, died Monday, March 23, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Comello was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Nelson; mother, Melvina Nelson and a brother Marshall Nelson. Machpelah Cemetery Lela Mae Davis McCraw, 94, died March 23, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vancleave, She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, J. D. McCraw. Mar.24 Stanford Browning, 53, of Ocean Springs, died March 24, 2009.Preceded in death by his father, Fred Browning. Services: Belle Fountain Baptist Walter Ollie Butterworth, 75, of Gautier, MS died March 24, 2009, in Moss Point, MS. Ollie was born in Talladega, AL to the late Lizzie Mae Cooper and William Horace Butterworth. He is also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters; William, J.C., Mary, Jeffie, and J. W. Jackson County Memorial Park Mar.25 Evelyn Inez Chestang Norvel (Ducky), 89, passed away March 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born December 18, 1919 in Scranton (Pascagoula), MS to Charles and Victoria Chestang, Sr. She married Frank Norvel, Sr. Preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Charles Chestang, Jr., one sister, Margaret Chestanque' and one daughter, Mildred Norvel Fraizer. St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Pascagoula Merrell Alvin Webb, Sr., a resident of Jackson County, died March 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Genevieve Webb, and a brother, Leo "Pete" Webb, Jr. Biloxi National Cemetery Mar.26 Mary "Rita" Arnold, 89, passed away March 26, 2009 in Watkinsville, GA. She was born in Baltimore, MD on November 16, 1919. She resided in the Gautier, MS with her family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband George Arnold. She leaves behind her loving family of 1 brother and 5 children, 13 Grandchildren; 24 Great grandchildren, and 6 Great-great grandchildren. Memorial Service, Sykesville, MD Mr. Joe Lewis Martin, 81, died March 26, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Born in Rocky Mountain, NC. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Wallace Mortan Martin and Norma Lewis Martin. Steven Adam Perez Jr., 21, a native of Pascagoula, died March 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father Steven Perez Sr., his grandfathers, Owen Adkinson and Vincent Perez Sr. Machpelah Mar.27 Mrs. Claudia M. Black, born to the union of Henry and Mary Gladney in McCool, MS. She was the fifth child of ten sibling. Mrs. Black passed away March 27, 2009 at her home on West Pine Street., Moss Point, MS. She was united in marriage to James B. Black of Fortworth, TX and to this union two children were born; Frances Elaine Black and James Michael Black. . Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Gladney; three brothers, Alfred, Jim and Lee Gladney; two sisters, Lee Anna Thompson and Ava G. Gladney; one son, James M. Black. Machpelah Cemetery Christy Louise Braswell Coyne, age 36 of Ocean Springs, MS died March 27, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Orzie Lee "Hat" Dread, Sr. 94 was born February 10, 1915 in Castleberry, AL. Died March 27, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Biloxi National Cemetery Jim Terry Talbot, 78, of Gautier, MS died March 27, 2009 in Pascagoula. Jim was born in Canadian, Texas in 1930 to James and Nora Talbot. The last of seven children. Crestlawn Cemetery, Ocean Springs Mar.28 Mattie Louise (Sprinkle) Bosarge, 55, native of Bayou La Batre, AL and a resident of Moss Point, MS died Saturday, March 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence M. Sprinkle, Jr.; two brothers, Michael Harris and Sonny Boyd Sprinkle; and one sister, Donna Sasser. Oddfellows Cemetery, Bayou La Batre, AL Thomas Creel 1771and Elisabeth Dearman John Creel 1802 and Kizziah Dearman, cousin John Creel Jr 1825 and Hannah Rainwater William Ransom Creel 1849 and Sabra Mahaleann Whittington Lillian Eleanor (Lillie) Creel 1880 and Joseph Warren Sprinkle Clarence Malcolm Sprinkle Sr 1906 and Mattie Louise Collier Clarence Malcolm (Sonny0 Sprinkle Jr 1929 and Ida Mae Stork Mattie Louise Sprinkle Billy Pat Tucker Jones, 61, a native of Neshoba County, Philadelphia, MS and a resident of Pascagoula died March 28, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother, Elzo Jones; grandmother, Arelor "Elor" Jones; brother, Harold Tucker-Jones; and uncle, James Jones. Scranton Cemetery Ms. Billie Lee Maples, 72 of Vancleave, MS passed away March 28, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by father, Frank Louis Maples; mother, Virgie Lee Fairley Maples; sister, Cathy Maples; brother, Perry Mason Maples; grandparents, Pete and Nora Havens Fairley and Frank L. Maples and Lilly. Magnolia Baptist Cemetery, Vancleave Mrs. Dorothy Fay Sanders, 60, passed away March 28, 2009 at her home in Gautier, MS. She was born in Simpson County, MS. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Willie Belle and Fred Hollingsworth, her sister, Ann Salters, and her brother, Martin Hollingsworth. Mar.29 Dorothy H. Brooks, 74, a lifelong resident of Helena, MS, died March 29, 2009. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her parents Horace and Eva Hough, brother and wife John and Shirley Maki, and a sister and husband, Erlene and Allen Capers. Evergreen Cemetery Jerry Lee Brown, 42, of Moss Point, MS died March 29, 2009 in Moss point. He was born in Tchula, MS (Holmes County). He leaves five brothers; four sisters. Services: The Power of Deliverance Church, 2417 Guillottesville Rd, Gautier, MS. Frederick Terry Clark, 78, of Pascagoula died March 29, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mavis Delora Madden Clark; infant son, Freddie T. Clark; parents, Frederick F. Clark and Josephine Elizabeth Ross Clark, a sister, Jane Elizabeth Clark Mitchell. Biloxi National Cemetery Richard Frison, 76 of Moss Point died March 29, 2009. Rexford Donovan Grierson, age 69, died Sunday, March 29, 2009. He was a retired journalism professor, and was a native of Moss Point, MS. Cutshall Funeral Home, Iuka, MS Lorene Blakeney Walker, 80, died Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Ms Walker was born May 11, 1928 in Smith County, MS to Weaver F. Blakeney and Nezzie Butler Blakeney Mozley. Preceded in death by parents, Weaver F. Blakeney and Nezzie Butler Blakeney Mozley; husband, Carl Walker; and sister, Irene Blakeney Ivey. Services: Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Taylorsville, MS. MT. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, MS Mar.30 John Richard Blossman, 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Ocean Springs died March 30, 2009, at his home in Ocean Springs, MS. He joined Blossman Gas, Inc., the company founded by his father, E. W. Blossman. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Board of Blossman Gas. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Woodrow Blossman and Arthemise Alsina Blossman. Evergreen Cemetery Infant Emmanuel Christian Cole of Moss Point, MS born March 30, 2009, died March 30, 2009. Preceded in death by his Maternal Great-Grandmother, Kathleen Bradley; Paternal Great-Grandmother, Dosha Cole; Paternal Great-Grandfather, Leevan Cole, Sr.; and Uncle Sammie Cole Jr. Serene Memorial Gardens Louis Augustus Frederic ,95, a native of Pascagoula died March 30, 2009. He was born to the late Solomon and Louise Frederic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon "Skee" Frederic and Kermit Frederic; a sister, Evelyn Stone; a grandson, Aaron Nuzzo. Machpelah Cemetery Wanda Mae Goff, 86, Hurley, MS passed away March 30, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. Mrs. Goff was born in Wade May 25, 1922. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Goff, her father Preston Kennedy, mother Laura Scarbrough, a son Buddy Goff, a daughter Velma Owenby, a brother Nollis Kennedy and a sister Lucille Hayes. Johnson Cemetery, Wade Charlie Langham, 48 of Moss Point was born February 13, 1961 to the late Harvey Langham, Sr. and Durlie Langham of Moss Point. Died March 30, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Langham Harvey Sr, and older brother, Harvey Langham, Jr. Machpelah Cemetery Mar.31 Anthony A. Toncrey, Jr., 66, of Moss Point, originally from D'Iberville, died March 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony "Tonita" and Iris Toncrey of D'Iberville and his beloved nephew, Reginald Warren, Jr. D'Iberville Memorial Park Deana Marie Towler, 41, of Gautier died March 31, 2009. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ms/jackson/obits/d/janmar20576gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/msfiles/ File size: 63.8 Kb