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Harrison County, MS obits May 2008

May 1
George McFadden Copeland, Sr., 86, of Biloxi, died May 1, 2008 in Biloxi, MS, 
born in Anderson, SC. He was a Veteran of the Army, Navy and retired from the 
Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mattie Copeland; 
brother, Anthony Copeland, Jr. and an infant son. Burial: Biloxi National 
Cemetery.

Harold "Harry" Anthony Keit, 78, of Waveland, MS, died May 1, 2008 in 
Gulfport, MS, born in Brooklyn, NY and was a resident of Waveland, MS. 
Memorial Service at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home, Bay St. Louis, MS. Reception: 
after the service at the Keit home.

Anna Mae Larmeu, 83, of Kiln, died May 1, 2008 in Kiln, MS; born in New 
Orleans, LA and was a resident of Waveland, MS for 44 years. She moved to 
Kiln, MS after Hurricane Katrina. She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Adam John Larmeu, her parents, Edgar A. & Willimina Lee Weiss, and her sister, 
Rose Loomis Rhodes. Burial: Lake Lawn Park Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.

Jorge Perez, 33, of Biloxi, MS, died May 1, 2008 in Biloxi. A native of 
Orlando, FL. Jorge is preceded in death by his father, Luis Perez. Burial: 
Biloxi National Cemetery.

John "Jack" M Young, Sr., 75, of Diamondhead, MS died May 1, 2008 in Bay St. 
Louis, MS. Mr. Young was born in New Orleans, LA. Graveside Service: Cypress 
Grove Cemetery, New Orleans, LA.

May 2
Faye Fairley, 45, of Kiln, died May 2, 2008 in Gulfport. She is preceded in 
death by her father, Wayne Vickery and her stepfather, Larry Muns, Sr. A 
Service of Remembrance will be held at Bayou Talla Fellowship, 18555 Highway 
43, Kiln, MS.

E.V. "Vondell" Thornton,72, of Gulfport, died May 2, 2008, in Gulfport. Born 
in Leake County to the late Marshall Theodore and Ruby Mae Quick Thornton.  
Graveside funeral services: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

May 3
Mrs. Aloha "Ali" W. Copeland,74, of Biloxi, died May 3, 2008, in Biloxi. Mrs. 
Copeland was a native of Benndale, George County, MS; moved to California in 
her early 20's to become a model. While in California, She met an actor, 
Robert Ellis, and they married in the late 50's. After Mr. Ellis' death in 
1973, Mrs. Copeland moved her family back to the Coast. She later met Jack 
Copeland, and they married in December of 1983. She is preceded in death by 
her first husband, Robert Ellis; her second husband, Col. Jack Copeland, 
U.S.A.F., Retired; and her parents, Wilburn and Ersie Wilkerson. Visitation 
at: 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS.  

Avearl Causey, 64,  died May 3, 2008, born October 5, 1943 to the union of 
Mrs. Zelma L. Anderson and Mr. Jessie Anderson.  She was preceded in death by 
her husband, Cleave Causey, Sr., and both her parents; three brothers: O.G., 
Oscar Kenny and John Henry Anderson; two sisters: Azelea Norwood and Johnnie 
Neal Anderson; two brothers-in-law: Clarence Causey, Jr. and Johnnie Bonds. 
Services: Parson Hill Church, Liberty, MS. Burial in the church cemetery. 

Iris Charles, 54, a resident of Ruston, LA, died May 3, 2008 in Ruston. She 
was preceded in death by her husband, Printess Charles; and her parents, Grady 
and Toledo (Henry) Walley. Interment: Saucier Cemetery. 

Mrs. Carol Anne Edwards, 47, of D'Iberville, MS., died May 3, 2008, in 
Pascagoula.  She was preceded in death by her mother Lucie Krueger.

Gloria Jean French, 67, of Suffolk, VA, died May 3, 2008, a native of Mobile, 
AL, she was the daughter of the late Gloria Jean McMillan. She retired after a 
career of working as a V.A. Nurse in Gulfport, MS. There will be a Celebration 
of Life at First Baptist Church.  

Jose Antonio Gonzales, 96, of Diamondhead, MS, May 3, 2008 in Diamondhead. 
Services: Biloxi National Cementry at a later date.

Avery W. Mauldin, age 90, of Gulfport, died May 3, 2008 in Gulfport. He was a 
Master Sgt. in the U.S. Army for five years serving in Europe during World War 
II. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Willie G. 
Mauldin; his parents, Robert and Beatrice Mauldin; and two brothers, Sam 
Mauldin and Ollie Mauldin. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Robert Arnold Smith, 70, of Gulfport, died May 3, 2008, in Gulfport. 
Interment: Free Church of God Cemetery, Gulfport.

Mrs. Linda Faye Montgomery, 71, of Gulfport, died May 3, 2008 at Gulfport 
Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Eddie 
A. "Monty" Montgomery; parents Sam and Mattie Batie, and her three brothers. 
She is survived by eight children and by thirteen grandchildren and two 
sisters. Graveside services: Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Judith Ann Pearson, 48, of Ocean Springs, died May 3, 2008 in Biloxi. She was 
preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Billy and Angelina Elrod, and her 
brothers, Thomas Elrod and Sammy Fryer. Survivors include her fiancé of twelve 
years, David; her biological mother, Jewell Spencer of San Antonio, TX; her 
sons, and four sisters. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery-North.

Joshua Daniel Peterson,16, of Waveland, MS, died May 3, 2008 in Bay St. Louis, 
Hancock County, MS. He was born in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident 
of Waveland, MS. He was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland. 
Joshua was an excellent baseball player and was on Bay High School team. He 
has been all over playing in World Series games.  Entombment: Waveland 
Cemetery, Waveland, MS. 

Jerry E. Richard, 78, of Gulfport died May 3, 2008. He is preceded in death by 
his parents, Gilbert and Blanche Richard Egland; a son, Lawrence Richard Sr.; 
and one daughter, Geraldine Dunlap; a sister, Mildred Williams; two brothers, 
Gilbert Richard and Joe Willie Richard. Interment: Pine Ridge Gardens, 
Gulfport.

Wesley "Wes" E. Roberts, 61, of Gulfport, died May 3, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. 
Roberts served in the U.S. Navy with two tours of duty in Vietnam. He is 
preceded in death by his parents, Royce & Ruth Danforth Roberts. Interment 
will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery.  

Louis W. Simmons, Sr., 84, of Saucier, died May 3, 2008 in Biloxi; born May 
18, 1926 in Little Rock, MS. He proudly served his country in the United 
States Navy, and was a World War II Veteran.  Mr. Simmons was preceded in 
death by his parents, William and Mandy Hitt Simmons; and his son-in-law, 
Steve Daniels. Burial: Saucier Cemetery. 

Lindus Joseph Seymour Jr., 51, died May 3, 2008. A native of Biloxi, MS, was 
the son of the late Lindus Joseph Seymour, Sr., and Laura Mamie Stevenson. He 
was also predeceased by a brother Lyle William Seymour. Burial at a latter 
date in Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS.   

Clauzell Tunstall, 57, of Gulfport, MS, died May 3, 2008 in Gulfport, born in 
Tensaw, AL to Hardy and Annie Mae Tunstall on April 24, 1951. She is preceded 
in death by her parents, Hardy and Annie Mae Tunstall; her brother, James 
Hardy Tunstall; her sister, Rebecca Tunstall. Burial: Flora Hill Memorial 
Park. 

May 4
William S. Curry Jr., 72, of Perkinston, MS, died May 4, 2008 in Biloxi. 
Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Bette L. Forcier, 87, of Biloxi, died May 4, 2008 in Biloxi. Graveside 
Services: Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi.

Lonnie J. Goff Sr., 65, of Saucier, died May 4, 2008 in Gulfport. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Memorial 
Service: 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.   

Mrs. Boyd "MawMaw" O'Neal Keith, 90, born July 17, 1918, the daughter of Jim 
Byrd and Margaret Edwards O'Neal, at the home place in Bonnie Chapel. Passed 
away May 4, 2008. Mrs. Keith was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Byrd 
and Margaret O'Neal, her dear brother Bea, and her husband, Robert B. Keith; 
daughter, Elaine, and son-in-law, Dennis. She was so very proud of six of 
her "children" who became ministers and went out to share God's promises.  
Mrs. Boyd Keith was a member of Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial 
to follow at Byrd Cemetery located in the Bonnie Chapel Community North of 
Vancleave, Jackson County, MS.  

Wayne D. Krepsky, 66, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin and formerly of Long Beach, MS, 
died May 4, 2008. Memorial Service: Ballhorn Chapels 1201 N. 8th St., 
Sheboygan, WI. 

May 5
William Albert Aicklen, age 101, born November 27, 1906, in New Orleans, LA, 
died May 5, 2008, in Moss Point, MS. U. S. Navy, 5th Spec. Bat., 1942 - 1945. 
U. S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration, 1945 - 1970. Husband of 
the late Frances Cunningham Aicklen. Father of Jan Cuevas and Jean Aicklen. 
Grandfather of Denise Miles, Dana Brown and Darren Cuevas. Great-grandfather 
of McKenna and Keegan Miles and Adam, Zachary, Nick and Matt Brown. Brother-in-
law of sister-in-law, Billie Cunningham. Graveside service: Biloxi National 
Cemetery. 

Amelia Howard Broome, 89, of Gulfport, died May 5, 2008 in Gulfport; born in 
Jackson, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Buren Broome, Jr.; 
a daughter, Carol Broome Milner; a sister, Dorothy Trosper; and a brother, 
Joseph Howard. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.  

Mrs. Neldia E. Cherry, 95, of Biloxi, died May 5, 2008, born Sept. 18, 1912 to 
Jepp and Ida Bell Kelly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jepp and Ida 
Morris Kelly; her spouse, Roosevelt Cherry; two daughters, Elnora Caples and 
Laura Hilliard; her siblings: Morris Kelly, Clara Freeman, Julia Freeman and 
Maggie Foster; four grandchildren: Clint Cherry, Patricia Hunter, Marlon 
Thomas and Terry Cherry. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery.
 
Corporal George W. Hobson, 58, of Gulfport, died May 5, 2008. A Veteran of the 
United States Army, and a retired Corporal from the Biloxi Police Department. 
Corporal Hobson was preceded in death by his father, George W. Hobson and one 
brother, John Sylvester Hobson. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi.
 
Lulu Edwards Holman, 85, of York, Ala., died May 5, 2008. She was preceded in 
death by her husband William Steele Holman, mother Lois Akin Edwards, father 
William Edwards, sister Lois Edwards Kirby. Service: Bumpers Funeral Home, 
York, AL.

James E. Knight, 35, of Gulfport, died May 5, 2008. Interment: Monroe Memorial 
Park, Gulfport. 

Sherri Lynn Trochessett, 50, of Saucier, died May 5, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. 
Preceded in death by her father, Earl Trochessett; mother, Marion Williams; 
sister, Leslie Krohn. Visitation at the Howard Ave. Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe 
Funeral Home with a Memorial Service later.

May 6
Mrs. Susan Brown Bond, 53, of Gautier, died May 6, 2008, in Warrior, AL. 
Preceded in death by her father, Joel Marion Brown. Interment: Biloxi National 
Cemetery. 

George Glenn Grissom, 65, of Biloxi, died May 6, 2008 in Gulfport. Preceded in 
death by his parents, Phillip and Martha Ann Grissom; his brothers, Herbert 
Grissom, Roy Grissom, Melburn Grissom, Phillip Edward Grissom, Moody Grissom, 
Rex Grissom, John Grissom, and Robert Grissom; and two great nephews, Phillip 
Edward Grissom and Clyde Kenneth Study, III. Mr. Grissom retired from Civil 
Service at the Seabee Base after 33 years. Graveside service: Conn Cemetery, 
Long Beach.

Walter Ferri, 50, of Saucier, died May 6, 2008 in Saucier, by suicide, after 
triple homicide of Sherry Lee and Stacy Lee and Stacy’s finance James Gene 
Glass. Mr. Ferri is being sent from Gulfport to Ray Funeral Home, Cleveland, 
MS. 

James Gene Glass, 19, of Long Beach, born March 10, 1989, died May 6, 2008 in 
Saucier. He was preceded in death by his fiancée Stacy Lee, 19, of Saucier, 
died May 6, 2008, mother, Dianne Legg Glass; his grandparents, Elizabeth Ruth 
Glass, and Robert James Legg and Joyce Lee Legg; and his aunt, April Louise 
Hodges. Burial: Long Beach City Cemetery. 
(Murdered by Walter Ferri. Information from local newspaper.)

Sherry Lee, 17, of Saucier, born August 6, 1990, died May 6, 2008, in Saucier. 
Sherry was a Senior at Harrison Central High School. Preceded in death by her 
sister, Stacy Lee. Interment: Coalville Cemetery, Woolmarket. 
(Note: Murdered by Walter Ferri. Information from local newspaper.)

Stacy Lee, 19, of Saucier, born Sept. 24, 1988, died May 6, 2008, in Saucier. 
Stacy was employed at Wal-Mart in Wiggins. She loved life and listening to 
music, and always had a smile on her face. Preceded in death by her sister, 
Sherry Lee and Stacy’s fiancé, James Glass, 19, died May 6, 2008, from Long 
Beach. Interment: Coalville Cemetery, Woolmarket. 
(Note: Murdered by Walter Ferri.)

Mrs. Mary Kate Nielson Manuel, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, died May 6, 2008, in 
Ocean Springs; born December 31, 1925, in Biloxi. Preceded in death by her 
father, Fred Nielson, mother, Mary Louise (Mamie) Mullen Nielson Shelton; 
brother, Fred Segard Nielson; son-in-law, Louis Wallis; and her ex-husband, 
Oliver Manuel. Graveside services: D'Iberville Memorial Park.

William C. "Bill" "Bugs" Sample Sr., 68, of Gulfport, died May 6, 2008, in 
Gulfport. He served in the Navy for 4 years. He will now join his father, 
Escar Sample; his mother Lois Morgan; and his brothers, Edward Sample and Earl 
Samples in Heaven. Burial: Finley Cemetery, Gulfport. 

May 7
M/Sgt. USAF Retired Roy E. Boone, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS died May 7, 2008 in 
Biloxi. 

Kathleen Sue Lester, 52, of Biloxi, died May 7, 2008 in Gulfport. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, Mack McCarney, Sr and Mary McCarney, and her 
father-in-law, Lemma W. Lester. Memorial Service: 274 Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi.

Rose E. Nelson, 64, of Biloxi, died May 7, 2008 in Gulfport; a native of 
Laredo, TX, a resident of Biloxi since 1975. She was the owner and operator of 
Op Shop, in Biloxi. Mrs. Nelson was a founding member of Biloxi First, Inc, a 
non-profit organization dedicated to improving Biloxi's educational system. 
Mrs. Nelson was predeceased by her parents; Walter G. and Fannie Vale Million; 
a daughter: Sondra Jean Nelson; and a brother: Frank Mull. A Mass of Christian 
Burial:  Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Biloxi. 

Alva Valentina Patterson, 88, of Saucier, died May 7, 2008, in Saucier. A 
Service of Remembrance will be held at11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. 

Henry H. Toliver Sr., 84, died May 7, 2008 in Biloxi. He was the youngest of 
eight children and a native of Tuskegee, Alabama. Mr. Toliver joined the Army 
where he served from December 1942 through March 1944. He trained as a 
paratrooper and a tank gunner. He also talked about serving as a Buffalo 
Soldier in World War II. He was preceded in death by father, Waddie Toliver 
Sr. and his mother, Mattie M. Toliver. Graveside service: Biloxi National 
Cemetery. 

James Richard Strahan, 59, died May 7, 2008 at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer 
center in Baton Rouge, LA. A U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, awarded the 
Bronze Star. Graduate of the U.S. Army Aviation School, Ft. Rucker, Al as a 
helicopter pilot with rank of Warrant Officer. He was also co-owner of the 
former Screendoor Graphics Inc. with his wife. Member of The New Orleans 
Geological Society. Memorial Service: Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice, LA. 

May 8
James Donald "Don" McKee, 68, of Gulfport died May 8, 2008 in Gulfport. A Mass 
of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Biloxi.

Margaret Jeanne Kelly Nelms, 77, of Saucier, died May 8, 2008 in Gulfport. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Kelly and Eva Hunt Counce, and a 
brother, Robert (Bob) Nevin Kelly. She was of the Baptist faith and 
participated in mission work where she taught 36 inmates at the Mississippi 
Correctional Facility. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Jane R. Moore-Baker, 72, of Diamondhead, MS, died May 8, 2008, in Diamondhead 
of cancer. Mrs. Moore-Baker was born on April 24, 1936 in Richmond, VA and 
grew up in Bernardsville, NJ. Mrs. Moore-Baker was preceded in death by her 
parents, John and Jane Eccles of Bernardsville, NJ. Funeral service: St. 
Thomas Episcopal Church, Diamondhead.

Carol Ann Edwards, 47, of D'Iberville, died May 8, 2008. Services: at a later 
date.

James Donald "Don" McKee, 68, of Gulfport died May 8, 2008 in Gulfport; born 
in West Point, MS. Mr. McKee served in the U.S. Air Force and was the owner of 
Coast Safety and Medical. Mr. McKee was preceded in death by his parents 
Robert Lee McKee and Mildred Eisenhower McKee and a nephew, James David 
Herkes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic 
Church, Biloxi.

George Stahler III, age 69 of Waveland, MS, died May 8, 2008 in Bay St. Louis, 
MS. He is preceded in death by his mother, May Ivy Stahler, his father, George 
Stahler, Jr. and his brother, Ernest Ivy Stahler. Visitation: St. Rose DeLima 
Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis, MS with a Memorial Service at the church.

Wilma E. Walker, 65, Died May 8, 2008 in Gulfport. Born to the late Bruce K. 
and Pinkie Lee Walker of Gulfport, MS. Burial: Pine Ridge Cemetery, Gulfport. 

May 9
Helen Leah Reames Bush, 94, of Gulfport died May 9, 2008 in Gulfport. Born 
March 7, 1914 in New Orleans. Helen was a graduate of Hotel Dieu Nursing 
School in New Orleans and was a surgical nurse and public health department 
nurse throughout World War II, where her husband served in the Pacific. Helen 
was preceded in death by her husband Billie V. Bush and her parents Coralie 
Bernier Reames and Joseph Reames. Private services will be held at a later 
date.

Mr. Francis "Bubba" Fields, 73, of Gulfport, died May 9, 2008 in Gulfport. He 
was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was 
preceded in death by his father, L.T. Fields. A Celebration of Life Memorial 
Service will be held at the Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.

Sonya M. Malley, 31, of Pass Christian died May 9, 2008 in Bay St. Louis. She 
was born April 13, 1977 to Marvin & Debra Malley. Sonya was a life-long member 
of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Pass Christian 
High School, where she was a member of the Pass Christian Marching Band. She 
attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at the Jefferson Davis 
campus. Sonya was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Hardy Malley 
and maternal grandfather, W. John Charlot and one uncle, W. John Charlot, Jr. 
Funeral: Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Pass Christian. 

Walter Douglas Sadler, 59, of Biloxi, MS, died May 9, 2008 in Biloxi.

Dwight "Red" Mason, 73, died May 9, 2008 in Biloxi. Burial: Southern Memorial 
Park.

Walter "Booster" Sadler, born in Biloxi, MS, died May 9, 2008 in Biloxi. 
Serving his country in the US Army, receiving the National Defense Service 
Medal. Walter is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Theola Jackson, and 
father, Frederick Douglas Sadler. Services: Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 
Veterans Blvd. in Biloxi, MS. 

May 10
Lewis D. Blish, 94, of Diamondhead, died May 10, 2008, born in Jerseyville, 
IL. Mr. Blish was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Zetta Blish; and 
two sisters, Lelia Halliday, and Nell Wightman.  A private memorial service 
will be held at a later date. Mr. Blish donated his body to the University of 
Mississippi Medical Center. 

Gaston Miguel Diaz-Cid, died May 10, 2008, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born 
December 27, 1926, in Valparaiso, Chile, South America. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, Miguel and Flor Cid Diaz.  A memorial service and a 
Catholic mass to celebrate his life will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 
504 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs. 

Horace J. Guillotte, 73, of Biloxi. Preceded by daughter, Haila and 
Granddaughter, Chloe. (no death date or burial info. included)  

Zelda Phelps, 59, of Gulfport, died May 10, 2008. Biloxi. Burial: Biloxi City 
Cemetery. 

May 11
Edmund G. Brown, Jr., a longtime resident of Monroe, LA, died Saturday, May 
11, 2008.   

Wayne Earby, age 66, of Gulfport, died Sunday, May 11, 2008 in Gulfport.

Lucille Vick Liles, 86, of Biloxi, died May 11, 2008. She was born June 21, 
1921, in Asheville, North Carolina, to Exey and Dixie Vick. She was preceded 
in death by her parents; her brother, Daniel Vick; and her sisters, Hazel 
Wilson, Juanita Silvers and Wanda Malth. Memorial service: Chapel of Biloxi 
Community Living Center, 2279 Atkinson Road, Biloxi.

Jarrod Nathan Kiger, 21, of Cut Off, La., died May 11, 2008. He was a native 
of Raceland, La. He is preceded in death by grandparents Julius & Lucy B. 
Kiger and Ronnie Myers of Biloxi, MS. Visitation: Community Bible Church, Cut 
Off. Burial: Cheramie Cemetery, Galliano, La. 

Miriam (Sue) Glynn Meynier, 80, of Biloxi, died May 11, 2008 in Lucedale, 
George County, MS; born May 27, 1927, in New Orleans, LA and had been a 
resident of Biloxi since August 1947. Mrs. Meynier was preceded in death by 
her husband, Alfred V. Meynier Sr., of Biloxi, her mother, Louise Cella Glynn, 
grandfather, Anthony Cella, three sisters: Hannah Prattina, Katherine 
Rodrigues all of New Orleans and Rosetta Meyneir of Ocean Springs, four 
brothers: James (Bubby) Glynn, Lawrence (Red) Glynn, Anthony (Tudy) Glynn and 
Jude (Tom) Glynn, all of New Orleans and grandson, Justin Strange. Interment: 
Biloxi City Cemetery. 

Mr. Edward Joseph Seldon, Jr., 77, died May 11th, 2008 in Gulfport, MS; born 
in Biloxi, on November 3rd, 1930 to the late Edward Joseph Seldon, Sr. and 
Arita Marcus Seldon. Edward Jr. lived his life as a devoted Catholic. He was a 
member of Our Mother of Sorrows Parish in Biloxi, Mississippi. As a child, 
Edward served as an altar boy when mass was celebrated in Latin. He attended 
Our Mother of Sorrows School where he played trumpet in the OMS Band. Edward 
Jr. was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver for over forty-five years. 
After the passing of his sisters, Edward moved to Gulfport and later joined 
St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Gulfport. He was an active member of the 
Frances Fredericks Community Center where he looked forward to going and being 
with his friends. He will be remembered for his love of singing and speaking 
French and Spanish. He loved his yearly trips to Detroit, Michigan, where he 
vacationed with family and friends. Edward was employed at the Daily Herald 
for over thirty years until he retired. During that time he also was employed 
at the White House Hotel. He began a second employment career with Mary 
Mahoney's Old French House until he retired in the 1980s. Edward was preceded 
in death by his father, Edward Joseph Seldon, Sr., and his mother, Arita 
Marcus Seldon; sisters Mary Hill, Annette Maddox and JoAnn Collins. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be at St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish in Gulfport, MS.  
Interment: Biloxi Cemetery. 

David Lester Thomas, 68, of Saucier, MS died May 11, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. 
Thomas was born in Sand Mtn., AL. Mr. Thomas was preceded by his parents, 
Clar "Tom" and Lora Thomas; and his brother James Robert "Bobby" Thomas. 
Burial: Rouse Cemetey. 

May 12
Jonathan Wayne Adams, 39 of Biloxi, MS, died May 12, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. 
Adams was sent from F. H. in Biloxi to Kesler F.H. in Baldwyn for 
services/burial.

Clay Allen Sr., 66, of Lumberton, MS, died May 12, 2008 in Lumberton. 
Visitation: White F.H., Poplarville. Service: White Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Joyce P. Allen, age 83, of Long Beach, died May 12, 2008, in Gulfport. 
Mrs. Allen was born in Holly Hill, SC to the late Thomas Nealie and Lucille 
Hutto Parler. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James R. 
Allen; her parents; and a brother, Jean Marion Parler. Burial: Gulf Pines 
Memorial Gardens in Long Beach. 

Phan Van Nguyen, 32, of Biloxi died Monday, May 12, 2008 in New Orleans, LA; 
born in Springfield, IL. He was a resident of the Gulf Coast for over 30 
years. Phan attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and the Vietnamese 
Martyrs Catholic Church. Services: Vietnamese Martyr Catholic Church. 
Interment: D'Iberville Memorial Park, D'Iberville, MS.

Eugene Sterling, 65, died May 12, 2008 in Gulfport. He was born March 1, 1943 
in Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS. Interment: Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery.

Rev. Harry C. Tartt, 99, of Gulfport died May 12, 2008 in Gulfport. Funeral 
services: St. Mark U. M. Church. Burial Biloxi National Cemetery, J. T. Hall.

May 13
Frank Alfred Bridges, Sr., 84, retired from the Biloxi Veterans Administration 
Medical Center as a nursing assistant, and served his country in the United 
States Army during World War II. Died May 13, 2008 in Biloxi. He is preceded 
in death by his parents, Walter and Ellen Bridges, two sisters, Mildred Quave 
Wilson and Althea McGowan Mays, one brother, Joseph Bridges, and two nephews, 
James McGowan and Johnny Earl Chatman.  Services: Greater St. John AME Church, 
551 Division St. in Biloxi, MS. 

Paul Grieve, age 64, of Biloxi, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in Biloxi. He was a 
Vietnam veteran, and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant with 
20 years of service. Mr. Grieve was preceded in death by his father, Chester 
P. Grieve. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Lyetta Manuel McClelland, of Pass Christian, MS, died May 13, 2008, in West 
Palm Beach, FL at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Lakes, FL. Since Hurricane 
Katrina she lived at Darcy Hall Assisted Life Care in West Palm Beach, FL. 
Mrs. McClelland was a native of New Orleans for most of her adult life. Mrs. 
McClelland is preceded in death by her loving husband of forty-four years; 
Anthony G. McClelland, Sr.; her parents, Peter Manuel and Beatrice Manuel; her 
brothers: Francis, Peter III, Louis and Walter Manuel; her sisters: Louella 
(Shirley) Bernard, Madeline, Lusher Mae, and Birdie Manuel. Burial: Biloxi 
National Cemetery.

Betty Boone Williams, 85, of Richton, MS, died May 13, 2008 in Richton, MS. 
Interment: Floral Hills Cemetery. 

May 14
Joseph Lorenzo Brown Jr., 85, of Gulfport, MS, died May 14, 2008. Service: 
Unity Church on the North Shore, Evanston, Ill. Burial: Abraham Lincoln 
Memorial Cementry, Elwood, Ill. 

Ilah Grace Hogg Finley, 88, died May 14, 2008. Beloved wife for 67 years of 
the late Joseph Jerome Finley, recently deceased. A native of Columbia, MS. 
Memorial service: Diamondhead Community Church, 5301 Diamondhead Circle, 
Diamondhead, MS.

Mrs. Joanne Riser, age 66, of Long Beach, MS, died May 14, 2008, in Gulfport. 
Graveside service: Long Beach City Cemetery. 

Wanna P. White, age 83, of Gulfport, died May 14, 2008 in Gulfport; born in 
Stovall, MS, July 24, 1924, and grew up in Greenville; moving to Gulfport. 
Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband Sidney P. White; her parents, 
A.T. Pharris and Mamie Terrell Pharris; a brother Tom Pharris and a sister 
Evie Pharris Premont. Burial: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Frances Norton Ziz, 79, of Biloxi died May 14, 2008 in D'Iberville.
Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. 

May 15
Esther "Sweetsie" Cruthirds, died May 15th, 2008 at age 81; born in Galveston, 
Texas where she met her late husband, Edgar Allen Cruthirds, Sr.; who was 
serving in the United States Coast Guard. They were married in 1941 and moved 
to Biloxi four years later to raise their four children. Allen and Esther were 
one of the founding families of the St. Martin community.  She was preceded in 
death by her late husband, Edgar Allen Cruthirds, Sr. Interment: Latimer 
Assembly of God Cemetery.  

Connie Lee Robertson Joyner, 61, died May 15, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. 
Joyner was born on March 13, 1947, in Winston-Salem, N.C., and was a resident 
of Diamondhead. Mrs. Joyner was preceded in death by her parents; Henry and 
Frances Robertson; and her husband, Joseph Joyner. Arrangements from Holder-
Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point, Jackson County, MS. 

Elijah Keys Sr. age 70, was born on February 27, 1938 to the late Jessie 
(Jack) and Aletha B. Keys of Bassfield, MS. He was joined in Holy Matrimony to 
Mary Louise Holloway on September 22, 1957. Died May 15, 2008.  He was 
preceded in death by both his parents; sisters, Gerlean Nelson and Mary Jane 
Nelson, brothers, Jessie Keys Jr. and Robert Earl "Sonny Boy" Keys. 
Visitation: New Bethel Apostolic Assembly, 4207 Griffin St. in Moss Point. 
Services: Progress Missionary Baptist Church in Bassfield, MS. Burial will 
follow at the church cemetery. 

Martha Mae Watkins, 46, of Gulfport, died May 15, 2008 in Gulfport. She was a 
member of Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church and graduated from Gulfport 
High School. She was a faithful member of the church until her health failed 
and was a member of the church choir. She was preceded in death by her mother, 
Dorothy "Dora Lee" Willis Hicks, sister Joann Hicks and four brothers, 
Michael, Mathew Miles, J.D. and Jimmie Lee Hicks. Interment: Evergreen 
Cemetery, 28th St., Gulfport. 

May 16
Olivia Mae Anderson, 87, of Biloxi, died May 16, 2008; born in Hartwell, GA, 
and had been a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was preceded in death by 
parents, Grace Landers and Tougaloo Boleman, and husbands, John C. Richardson 
and William H. Anderson. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Mr. Clifford Earl "Sonny" Davis, 78, of Cedar Lake, died May 16, 2008, in 
Biloxi. Mr. Davis was born January 1, 1930, grew up in Fort Bayou and Cedar 
Lake. He served in the U. S. Navy and sailed on the aircraft carrier "Essex."  
Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford J. and Merle Campbell Davis. 
Interment will follow in Coalville Cemetery on Loraine Road. 

Mary Kathryn Beall Johnson, age 79, of Biloxi, died May 16, 2008, in Gulfport. 
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Water Valley, MS. Mrs. Johnson is preceded in 
death by her parents, Clarence Bishop & Katie Harris Beall; her husband, 
Robert Glenn Johnson, Sr., and her three brothers, Charles Beall, Ernest 
Bishop Beall, and Earl Beall. Interment: Floral Hills Cemetery,  Gulfport.    

King, Noel of Gulfport, died May 16. Noel was the "Coolest Of The Cool". 
Private service by Royal Palm Funeral Chapel, FL.

Pearla Rae Layosa, died May 16, 2008; born September 27, 1931 in Smithdale, 
MS; preceded in death by her parents, William Ray and Ruby Rae (Gill) Nettles, 
her husband, Ciro (Babe) Layosa, her grandson, Timothy Daniel Jones, brothers, 
Alton and Lavon Nettles. A "Celebration of Life" party will be held at her 
home, with a memorial for Pearla. Her ashes will be interred at Biloxi 
National Cemetery in a private burial at a later date. 

May 17
Mr. Warren W. Baker, 76, of Biloxi, MS, died May 17, 2008. 

Jack A. Blackwell, age 71, died May 17, 2008 in Sugarland, TX. Preceded in 
death by his wife, Judy Clark Blackwell; and his parents, J. Alec and Beulah 
Blackwell. Burial: Blackwell Cemetery, Saucier. 

Mr. Rodney "Ronnie" O'Neil Gonzales, 55, of Gulfport, MS, died May 17, 2008; 
born on Aug. 10, 1953, in Pascagoula, MS, to the late Henry and Lillian 
Gonzales. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Kaye Quartermus, 
and brother, Henry Joe Gonzales. A celebration of Ronnie's life will be held 
at Wade Baptist Church in Wade, MS. 

Henry (Hank) Lero, age 82, of Gulfport, died May 17, 2008, in Gulfport, MS; 
born on June 26, 1925, in Cheyenne, WY to Hurley & Bertha Faye Jackson Lero. 
He grew up in Overland Park, KS. At the age of 17, his mother signed him into 
the United States Navy. After serving 27 months in the South Pacific during 
WWII, on the USS J. Douglas Blackwood (DE 219), Henry returned to Kansas City, 
KS, where he met and married Carolyn Mae Hardsaw on September 21, 1945. Mr. 
Lero will be sent to Porter Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS for services. 
Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Lydia Alleman Mansfield, age 86 of Gulfport, died May 17, 2008 in Gulfport, 
MS.  Mrs. Mansfield is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Mansfield; 
her daughter, Madelyn McDonald; her brother, Blaine Alleman, Jr.; and her 
sister-in-law, Inez Alleman. Graveside services: Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.

Theresa Strangi Mitchell, 77, of Biloxi, MS, died May 17, 2008.  Ms. Mitchell 
was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Santos Strangi, Sr., seven 
siblings, an infant daughter, Joan, and her son-in-law, Wayne D. Kinnaird. 
Interment: Southern Memorial Park.

Helen C. (Kresman) White of Gulfport, MS died Saturday May 17, 2008 at her 
home. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, September 26, 1926 to Henry Kresman and Elma 
Mary Ousterhout. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Russell T. 
White and will be placed by his side in St. Charles Cemetery in Newfane, New 
York. She lived in Appleton, New York until May 2005 when she moved to 
Gulfport to be with family. Mass of Christian Burial: St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Woolmarket, MS. 

May18
Michael W. Asher, age 52, of Long Beach, died May 18, 2008 in Long Beach. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. Asher and Betty Gibbons 
Asher. Burial: Handsboro Cemetery.

Joe E. Carter, age 77, died May 18, 2008 at River Region Hospice. A private 
memorial service will be held in Biloxi, MS.

Mrs. Magdalena E. Landry, 72, of Long Beach, died May 18, 2008 in Gulfport.  

Edna P. Sines, 75,  the daughter of William Henry and Bama Victoria Edwards 
Parnell was born in Coffey County, Alabama on April 16, 1933 and passed away 
at her home in Heber Springs, AR on May 18, 2008. She lived in Herber Springs 
since 2005 and prior she had been a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi. Graveside 
services: Lakeview Memory Gardens, according to Memorial Chapel, 3738 Hwy 431 
N, Phenix City, AL.

Mary Agusta Trainer Horning, 87, of Gulfport, died May 18, 2008 in Gulfport, 
MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Horning. 

Mrs. Magdalena E. Landry, 72, of Long Beach, died Sunday May 18, 2008 in 
Gulfport.  Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi.

Charles Lizana, 31, died May 18, 2008, a resident of Pass Christian. He was 
preceded in death by his grandparents, Georgia Lizana and Mary Manzey from 
Gulfport. (no cemetery listed)

Quirine Kellner Morton, 92, of Biloxi, MS, died May 18, 2008, in Biloxi. 
Native of Sheboygan, WI. Mrs. Morton is predeceased by her husband Thomas 
Abraham Morton, Gulfport, MS, her parents Edmund J. and Celia Kellner and 
brothers Karl Kellner and James J. Kellner, all of Sheboygan. Interment: 
Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi.

Mrs. Carol Lee Pitalo, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, died May 18, 2008, in Ocean 
Springs. Mrs. Pitalo, who was born in Biloxi. Mrs. Pitalo was preceded in 
death by her parents and a sister, Irma Lee Anderson. Interment: Biloxi 
National Cemetery. 

May 19
Bessie Kelly Delcambre, 85, of Pass Christian, died May 19, 2008, in Gulfport. 
Preceded in death by her parents, Mary Johnson and Charlie Kelly; her 
daughter, Mary Mason; siblings, Jesse, Marion, Preston, Jewel, Marie, and 
Charles Kelly. Burial: Emmanuel Cemetery. 

Elizabeth Ann (Libby) (Liz) Sanderford Guichard, age 45, of Gulfport, died on 
May 19, 2008 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Otis 
and Elizabeth Sanderford, and her father, Howard Sanderford, Sr. Burial: 
Rockhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Mt. Olive, MS. 

Arvella Hadley, 64, of Gulfport, born October 4, 1943; died May 19, 2008. Mrs. 
Hadley was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Laura Jones; one sister, 
Barbara Lee Thompson; two brothers, Clarence Davis, Fred Jones. Interment: 
Pine Ridge Gardens. 

Erline L. McNeil, age 62, of Saucier, passed away on May 19, 2008 in Gulfport.

Mr. James Q. "Jim" Morris, Sr., age 85, of the St. Martin Community, died May 
19, 2008, in Ocean Springs. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Seymour Morris and two 
brothers, Terrell "Tut" Morris and Joseph Lawrence Morris, Jr.  Burial: Ryan 
Cemetery, North Biloxi.

Doris Buddendorff White, age 77, born in New Orleans, LA, died May 19, 2008. 
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry L. White, Jr., her 
father, Kenneth A. Buddendorff, Sr., her mother, Marguerite M. Buddendorff, 
and her brother, James J. Buddendorff, Sr. A Mass will be held at St. Clare's 
Church, 236 N. Beach Blvd., Waveland, MS.

May 20
Christine (Colleen) Hadden Bass, age 38, of Saucier, died May 20, 2008 in 
Gulfport. She was born September 16, 1969 in Minden, LA. She was preceded in 
death by her grandparents, Richard and Irene Hadden, and Red and Janie Linton. 

Dorothy Gaye Armstrong Baugh, 75, of Ellisville, MS, died May 20, 2008. She 
was born in Lyman in 1933, the daughter of Walter Louis Armstrong, Sr. and Ina 
Laura Murry. Visitation at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Ms. Funeral 
services and burial: at Mount Zion UMC, 526 Graves Road, Ellisville. 

James C. Eichhorn, age 68, of Gulfport, died May 20, 2008 in Gulfport. Born in 
Cleveland, Ohio. He previously served in the U.S. Navy. Interment: Biloxi 
National Cemetery. 

Patrick Randolph Johnson, 59, of San Antonio, TX, died May 20, 2008. He was 
born in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 16, 1948 to Irvin and Sarah Johnson. 
Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Mrs. Rita E. Houston, age 86 of Pascagoula, MS, died May 20, 2008 in 
Pascagoula. She was born December 29, 1921 in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Houston was 
preceded in death by her parents Joseph B. and Clothialde L. Short; and 
husband Ottis Houston Jr. Interment: Oddfellows Cemetery, Bayou La Batre, 
Mobile County, AL.

Michael A. Parratore, age 52, of Marengo, IL, died May 20, 2008 in Illinois. 
Preceded in death by his grandparents, Jasper & Marie Parratore and John & 
Lucille O'Connor. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.

Gloria Jean Shuck Sterling, born June 29, 1945, died May 20, 2008, age 62, in 
Mobile, AL, formerly lived in Biloxi, MS and was a native of Findlay, OH. She 
was an avid volunteer with the Salvation Army for many years and was selected 
Volunteer of the Year for three years in Biloxi. She was the daughter of 
Robert Donnell Shuck. Funeral: 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL. 

May 21
Phyllis Edwards, age 77, of Gulfport died May 21, 2008. She was born in 
Junction City, Kansas and  resident of Gulfport. A private memorial service 
will be held at a later date.

Homer Lee Gladney, 73, of Biloxi, MS, died May 21, 2008 in Biloxi.

Robert L. "Bob" Thompson, Jr., 64, of Biloxi died May 21, 2008. A resident of 
Biloxi, a former Biloxi Firefighter. Memorial Service at a later date. 

May 22
Sylvia S. Hensley, age 90, of Gulfport, died May 22, 2008 in Gulfport. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, William and Hettie Harris Sparks; brothers, 
Theodore Sparks, Ed Sparks, and Benjamin Sparks; two sisters, Geneva Chandler 
and Gloria Huddleston.  Burial: Floral Hills Cemetery.

Will McGilvray, Lt. Col. USAF, Retired, age 75, of Shreveport, LA, died May 
22, 2008; born in Headland County, Alabama on December 17, 1932 to Bertha and 
Martin McGilvray. Will chose to serve his country and enlisted in the United 
States Air Force. He graduated from the Aviation Cadet Program and received 
his commission and navigation wings in 1954. Will's military career allowed 
him to travel the world. However, he always returned to Dothan, AL, to ensure 
that he and his family stayed connected to his Alabama roots. The majority of 
Will's career was spent in the Strategic Air Command where he proudly served 
his country as a Radar Navigator/Bombardier in both the Cuban Missile Crisis 
and later, the Vietnam War. Will retired from his career in the Air Force in 
1976. Over the span of his 26 year military career, Will was decorated with 
numerous awards and citations. His pharmacy colleagues recognized Will not 
only for his 26 years of military service but also for his 26 years of 
community service in April, 2008. Interment: Northwest Louisiana Veteran's 
Cemetery with full military honors.

Sondra Westby Parker, 76, died May 22, 2008; born on January 18, 1932 in 
Tacoma, WA. She was preceded in death by her son, Bradley Warren Parker; 
parents, Ragnvald Oliver Westby, Hilma Amanda Westby; and brother Dean Westby. 
Funeral service: St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church, Gulfport.

Kathleen Kazee Reed, died May 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her 
husband, James W. Reed; and her son, Michael D. Reed.  

Shirley J. Sessum, age 71, of Pass Christian, died May 22, 2008 in Gulfport. 
Preceded in death by her husband, Don Sessum, Sr., her parents, Frank and 
Alcidene Jackson, her father and mother-in-law, Tom and Fran Sessum, a 
daughter, Denise Sessum, and a great-grandson, Caden McDyer. A Mass of 
Christian Burial will be at Holy Family Catholic Church, Menge Ave., Pass 
Christian.

Michael Ray Sheffield, 52, of Picayune, died May 22, 2008 in Picayune, MS. 
Born in Biloxi on February 25, 1956 to Jean Sheffield of Picayune and the late 
Bobby Sheffield of Gulfport. The Celebration of Life Service will follow in 
the funeral home chapel.

May 23
Lela Mae Johnson, age 91, of Diamondhead, MS, died May 23, 2008. She was born 
in Loris, South Carolina, April 30, 1917. She lived most of her adult life in 
Charleston, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, 
Dalles E. Johnson; her sons, Howard, Wallace and Burnie Frierson; a brother, 
Edward Phipps; three sisters, Dizzy Livingston, Alda Hanna and Bertie McDade. 
Services: Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Charleston, SC. 

Theodore Jack was born on February 2, 1927 in Gulfport, MS to the late Minnie 
Mae and Hezzie Jack. He is preceded in death by his wife Lavern Jack; two 
brothers, Howard Jack and Excell Jack, Sr.; one sister, Bobbie Jack; two 
nephews, Excell Jack, Jr. and Ananise Jack. Services: Good Deeds Community 
Center, 15101 Madison St., Gulfport, MS. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park.   
Posted May 23 (no death date on notice.)

LeRoy "Pat" Ladnier, 77, of Biloxi, MS, died May 23, 2008, born in the Biloxi 
Hospital on February 13, 1931 to William and Antonia Bodin Ladnier. He served 
in the US Navy from 1951-1955 where he flew in Naval Air Squadron VP16 on PBYs 
and P2Vs. After his time in the Navy, he attended and graduated from USM in 
Hattiesburg. After graduation from college, he worked in the Persian Gulf, 
Mediterranean, Atlantic, Caribbean and many other areas. His fondest memories 
abroad were made in Trinidad while living and working with his brother, Fabin 
for Alf Danztler. He was preceded in death by son David Kemmerer. A Mass of 
Christian Burial will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Ocean Springs. 
Interment: Evergreen Cemetery. 

LaShae (ShaeShae) Faye Necaise, age 13, of Pass Christian, died May 23, 2008 
in Pass Christian. She was preceded in death by her cousin, Tanae Ladner and 
her great grandparents. She was a student at Hancock Middle School. Burial: 
Standard Sandhill Cemetery.

May 24
L.C. Benson, 56, died May 24, in Gulfport. Svc: Collins Northside Chapel, 
Jackson. Burial: Rosemont Gardens. Visit: Collins Farris St. Chapel. 

Wendell "Duck" Lincks, 47, of Biloxi, MS, died May 24, 2008. 
John Peter Parillo, Sr., 86, died May 24, 2008.Services: Biloxi National 
Cemetery.

Kevin Olson, 66, of Gulfport May 24, 2008 in Gulfport. 

Joe Troy Scott, 72, of Gulfport, died May 24, 2008 in Gulfport. 

May 25
Cami Ceritelli, age 71, of Gulfport, MS died May 25, 2008 in Biloxi. She was 
born in Mt. Morris, NY. The memorial service will be held at Saint Maurice 
Church, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

Donald J. Hankins, of Biloxi, died May 25, 2008 after a valiant battle with 
cancer. He was 72. Born in Cleveland, Minnesota, one of five siblings.  He was 
Air Force commission as a second lieutenant. After attending flying training, 
he served this country for twenty-eight years flying jet fighters and training 
the next generation of pilots. When he retired in 1985 and for many years 
after, he held the record for the most flying hours in the T-38 jet trainer. 
Funeral services: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Gulfport. Interment: Biloxi 
National Cemetery. 

Franklin E. Royals, age 74 of Saucier, died May 25, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mr. 
Royals was a native of Register, GA. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 
years and served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Royals was preceded in death by 
his parents, Ivy & Emma Hood Royals, four brothers and three sisters. 
Interment: Gulf Pines Cemetery, Long Beach.

May 26
Aileen S. Jones, age 82, of Gulfport, died May 26, 2008, in Ocean Springs. 

T. Dwight Stiglets, age 81 and a resident of Gulfport, Born: Feb. 25, 1927, 
died May 26, 2008 in Gulfport. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the 
Korean Conflict. Mr. Stiglets is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & 
M. A. Johnson Stiglets; one sister and three brothers. A private burial will 
follow at Coalville Cemetery in Woolmarket. 

Nell Robinson Switzer, age 77, of Gulfport, born June 19, 1930, Mize, MS; died 
May 26, 2008 in Gulfport. MS.  She was preceded in death by her parents: 
William E. and Minnie Robinson; her brothers: A.C. Robinson, Paul Robinson, 
Jude "Pet" Robinson, Edward Robinson, and J.P. Robinson; and her sister, 
Estelle Kennedy. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.  

Malaysia I. Williams, age 2, of Gulfport died May 26, 2008. Funeral Services: 
St. Paul UM Church, Pass Christian. Interment: Baptist Cemetery, Pass 
Christian. 

May 27
Mrs. Patricia Ann Daniel, age 67, of Mobile, AL, died May 27, 2008; born on 
December 21, 1941 in Berry, AL to the late Jake and Nanny Lois Aldridge. 
Calling Biloxi, MS home for several years until Hurricane Katrina. She enjoyed 
researching her family genealogy. Pat often worked at the side of her husband 
Bill during his decades of service in many areas of the country as Cemetery 
Administrators. In 2002, Pat and Bill took over Serene Memorial Gardens 
Cemetery in Moss Point, MS where they made much needed improvements, including 
the construction of a new mausoleum. Recognizing a need for a crematory in 
Jackson County, together they opened Coastal Funeral Home and Cremations on 
September 10, 2006. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 
an infant son and daughter, and her brother Joe Anthony Aldridge. 
Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Coastal Funeral Home with 
Bishop Walter Stringer officiating. Entombment will follow in the Daniel 
Family Mausoleum on the property of Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  

Michael Paul Nagy, 31, of Biloxi died May 27, 2008 in Biloxi. Interment: 
Biloxi City Cemetery. 

Lewis F. Smith, age 82, of Gulfport, died May 27, 2008 in Gulfport. He was 
preceded in death by his wife, Joan A. Smith. Graveside services will be held 
in Charleston, S.C.

Mrs. Flora Irene Smith Prentice, age 91, wife of 75 years to Cecil H. 
Prentice, Sr., died May 27, 2008. Although most recently a 30-year resident of 
Ocean Springs, Mrs. Prentice formerly lived several years in Gulfport, MS., 
where she and her family moved from their original home in North Alabama. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, Recy Smith and Martha Hayes Smith, her 
son, Cecil H. Prentice, Jr., sister, Jewel McKee, brother, Comer Smith. 
Visitation: New Canaan Baptist Church in Arab, Alabama. Burial: New Canaan 
Baptist Cemetery in Arab, Marshall County, AL.

Rev. William D. "Bill" Young, 70, of Gulfport died May 27, 2008 in Gulfport. 
Funeral: Little Rock B. Church. Burial: Monroe Memorial  Park, J.T. Hall. 
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May 28
James R. Cox, 51 of Kingston, TN, died May 28, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. 

Keith Huber, died in an accident in Illinois May 28, 2008. 

Ruth Galloway Walsh, age 88, of Biloxi, died May 28, 2008 in Biloxi. Ms. Walsh 
is preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Picard; and 10 brothers and 
sisters. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Billy "Bo" Woodall, age 75, a resident of Biloxi, died May 28, 2008 in Biloxi. 
Bo was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Bo was preceded in death by his 
parents: Marcus and Margaret Woodall; daughter: Kathleen Dorriety; brothers: 
Stanley, Edwin, Horace, and Don; and sisters: Jeanette, Faye, and Julia. 
Visitation: 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi.

May 29
Keith L. Huber, 67, of Gulfport, MS, formerly of Galva, died May 29, 2008, as 
the result of a tractor accident on his farm in rural LaFayette. Keith was 
born March 24, 1941 in rural LaFayette, IL, the son of Howard and Maxine 
(Peterson) Huber. Burial will be in the Galva Cemetery. 
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George Barnett Boone, age 79, of Samantha, Ala., died May 29, 2008 at Hospice 
of West Alabama. Service: Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North, Northport, AL. 
Burial with military rites followed in Sulphur Springs Baptist Church 
Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Boone and 
Ettaline Barnett Boone; and his brothers, John M. Boone and Dan Boone.  
Barnett was born and lived in Samantha, Ala., until the age of 17 when he 
entered the military and gave 22 years serving his country. He served in the 
Navy during the Korean War Conflict and later completed his years with the 
U.S. Air Force. During his military career he was a Radar Maintenance 
Specialist and received many medals of recognition; he excelled to the 
position of Master Sergeant before retiring in 1971. The first half of his 
life was spent in the military. Pallbearers were the U.S. Air Force Honor 
Guards. 

Melissa Ann Bailey, age 46 and a resident of Leeds, AL, died May 29, 2008, in 
Gulfport, Harrison County, MS. A native of Leeds, AL, and a Mississippi Gulf 
Coast resident for 18 years. Graveside service: Forest Crest Memorial Gardens, 
Birmingham, AL.

Robert G. Johnson, 72, of Gulfport, MS, died May 29, 2008, in Gulfport; born 
in New Jersey and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the 
past 5 years. He was a former resident of the U.S. Armed Services Retirement 
Home and a U.S. Army Veteran. He served in the 82nd Air Born Division at Ft. 
Bragg, NC. Private services will be held by the family.

Celeste Cobb Rolkosky, 70, a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, died May 
29, 2008 in Biloxi. Celeste was preceded in death by her husband, Willie 
Rolkosky, Sr., parents, Earl and Leona Cobb, and her grandson, Alexander 
Rolkosky. Visitation and Prayer Service: Funeral Homes, Howard Avenue, 
Biloxi.  

Jesse Michael Strong, 27, died May 29, 2008. Memorial service: First Baptist 
Church, Biloxi.

Luvenia Walker, age 92 of Gulfport, MS, died May 29, 2008 in Gulfport. Born 
February 28, 1916. Place of birth: Columbia, MS.

May 30
Della Alberta Cuevas Ferguson, age 86 and a resident of Gulfport, died May 30, 
2008 in Gulfport. Burial: Wolf River Cemetery, Gulfport. 

Peggy Freret, 60 of Gulfport, died May 30, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. 

Kenneth Scott Herrmann, age 48, of Gulfport, died May 30, 2008 in Gulfport. He 
was preceded in death by his grandparents and his sister, Susan O'Malley. 
Burial: Finley Cemetery. 

Beverly "Sniz" Jean Montz, age 65, of Gulfport, died May 30, 2008 in Gulfport. 
She was preceded in death by her father, William Burge. Funeral service: 
Bradford-O'Keefe, 15th Street, Gulfport.  

Mary Louise Bufkin Bethel, died May 30, 2008; born January 21, 1945 in 
Gulfport, MS to Guy T. Bufkin and Jacqueline (Aubye) Bufkin. She was a 
lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast having grew up in Bay St. 
Louis. She was predeceased by her husbands Gary Burrow and Gene Bethel, her 
mother Jacqueline Aubye Bufkin, sister Mariam Cheryll Bufkin and nephew Thomas 
Russum. In accordance with her wishes, the body was donated to medical 
science, thus there will be no service.
 
Ruben P. (Papa) Sanchez, age 56, of Long Beach, May 30, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. He 
was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 25, 1951. He served heroically in the 
Vietnam War with the 1st Cavalry Division and was awarded the Combat 
Infantryman's Badge, Air Medal and two Bronze Star Medals, all for Valor. Mr. 
Sanchez was preceded in death by his wife Lynn (DeDe) Sanchez. Graveside 
service: Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Earle F. Thompson, of Pass Christian, died May 30, 2008 in Gulfport, MS.

Kenneth A. Spear, 51, a native of Biloxi, Ms, died May 30, 2008. Graveside 
service: D'Iberville Memorial Park Cemetery, Biloxi, MS. 

May 31
Mrs. Elizabeth Jo Foster died May 31, 2008. She was born Elizabeth Jo Griffin 
on December 23, 1933 in Mantee, Webster County, MS to Henry "Watson" and 
Bessie Davis Griffin who preceded her in death along with her sister, Mary 
Annie Wright. She volunteered numerous hours in the helping of Disabled 
American Veterans, locally and nationally. Interment: Biloxi National 
Cemetery. 

Mrs. Bertha Guzouskis, age 96 of Biloxi, died May 31, 2008 in Biloxi. 
Tomey C. "Tom" Hensley, Jr., 66, of Gulfport, died May 31, 2008 in Gulfport.  
Memorial service: Antioch Baptist Church, Long Beach.

John William "Bill" Mount, age 76, of Gulfport, May 31, 2008 in Gulfport. A 
native of Jackson, TN and was a longtime Gulfport resident. He served in the 
U.S. Army. Mr. Mount was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine 
Rushing Mount and by his parents Carl Thomas and Daisy Williams Mount. A 
memorial service will be held at a later date in Jackson, TN.

Earle F. Thompson, died May 2008, in Gulfport, MS. A native of KY and a 
resident of Pass Christian.  Earle was a decorated paratrooper of the 82nd 
Airborne with 48 jumps who served in World War II. Services: Our Lady of the 
Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis, MS.


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