Jackson County MsArchives Obituaries.....2010, Deaths - February- ************************************************ 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 March 7, 2010, 10:16 pm Source: free online sites Feb. 2010 deaths for Jackson County, Ms. These are not all deaths for the county. Feb. 1 Peggy Lynn Sanchez, 72, of Moss Point, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 in Pascagoula. She was the owner and operator of Cuttin-Up Beauty Shop in Pascagoula and member of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Memorial Service only at F. H., 4811 Telephone Rd., Pascagoula. Stella Ann Williams, b. 1938, passed away February 1, 2010. Feb. 2 Harold William Strickland, 79, died February 2, 2010 in Ocean Springs; born in Baton Rouge, LA. Preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Clifford and Audrey Rowcliff Strickland and two brothers, T. C. Strickland and Dr. Sidney (Jack) Strickland. Harold will be cremated and his ashes scattered over the river he loved so much. Feb. 3 LCDR Donald R. Graham USN Ret., 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, died February 3, 2010; born in Mitchellville, Iowa in 1929, son of Benner and Leona Beck Graham. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in December 1947 and retired as a Lt Commander in 1970. Preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Benner Eugene Graham and Norman Davis. Biloxi National Cemetery Mrs. Margaret Mary Goellner, 89, of Ocean Springs, died Feb. 3, 2010. Visitation: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic, Lumberton, MS. Burial Mass: White Funeral Home Virginia Bond Lowery, born July 19, 1919 in Ocean Springs, MS, passed away February 3, 2010. Preceded in death last February by her husband, Ralph "Shorty" Lowery, and was widowed by her first husband, Jacob Hamilton Henry in 1980. Private family graveside services to be held at a later date. Mrs. Vivian B. Walker, 86, of Jackson County, MS died February 3, 2010. Mrs. Walker was a member of Pinewood Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, David and Mary Florence "Flurry" Berry; daughter, Annette Clark; brother, Hubert Berry; sisters, Vermel Loper, Emma Wilson, Dorothy Flurry and Pauline Fairley. Moore Funeral Home, Wiggins, Stone County, MS. Feb. 4 Ms. Paula Nobles Vanover Beaugez, 72, of St. Martin, passed away February 4, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS. Born in Taylorsville, MS. Preceded in death by parents, Clemmie Watts Nobles and Truman M. Nobles; step-mother, Lavada Stringer Nobles; sister, Billie Nobles Gregg; husband, Carl W. Beaugez, Sr.; grandchildren, Joanna Krohn and Autumn Taconi; and former husband, Curtis Vanover. Seymour Cemetery, Ocean Springs Cynthia Elaine Jones Overman, 51, of Ponchatoula, LA, died February 4, 2010, in LA; born in Pascagoula, MS, daughter of the late Clarence Clifton Jones and the late Mary Maher Jones. Also, preceded in death by mother & father-in-law John and Eleanor Lavine; sister-in-law Rhonda Lavine. Cooper Cemetery, Ponchatoula, LA David Thomas Patton, passed away February 4, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his grand-parents, Willie and Juanita Patton. Funeral Services at Asbury Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Convent Street, Pascagoula, with Rev. Joyce Gant, Officiating. Gabriel Cemetery Feb. 5 Aarona G. Inabinett, 90, of Vancleave, passed away February 5, 2010; born July 24, 1919 in Vancleave. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church. Preceded in death by her parents, William Scott and Bertha Goff; husband, Mack D. Inabinett; brother, Floyd Goff; and a sister, Verla Goff Sonnier. Community of Christ Cemetery in Vancleave Earline Howell Wilson, 85, of Moss Point, MS, passed away February 5, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Wilson was born June 4, 1924 in Walthall County, MS to the late Albert and Inez Howell. She was a member of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, Escatawpa, MS. Preceded in death by two husbands, Robert C. Reid and Charles Alvin "Al" Wilson; a grandson, Donald Davis and a granddaughter, Pamela Davis. Funeral Service: in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Phillip Marshall (of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church) and Rev. Don Womble presiding. A second visitation will be held from at Magee's Creek Baptist Church in Walthall County, MS with the funeral service to follow with Rev. David Millican presiding. Magee's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, (Spur Rd., Counts, MS) Walthall County, MS Feb. 6 SFC Percy Edwards, U. S. Army Retired, 53, of Ocean Springs, MS; born in Centreville, MS, passed away February 6, 2010, in Ocean Springs. He joined the army and served his country for 20 years. During his time in the army he was a Bronze Star recipient and he was also recognized with the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, South West Asia Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, Army Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (with\\num 3), and the Over Seas Ribbon. Preceded in death by his father, George Edwards, Sr. and mother-in-law, Fleida White-Norris. Services: First Metropolitan Church in Houston, Texas. Houston National Cemetery with military honors Helen Louise Lott Frazier, 86 passed away February 6, 2010 in Ridgeland, MS; born in Lake Village, Arkansas. She married John D. Frazier and they made their home in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her husband, John D. Frazier; her parents; a brother and a sister. Jackson County Memorial Park in Pascagoula with Rev. David Greer officiating. Feb. 7 Mrs. Veronica Hudson Booker, 88, died February 7, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew (A.D.) Booker; parents, Doyle Hudson, Sr. and Florence Evans Hudson; four brothers, Doyle, Jr., Lawrence, Richard and Calvin; four sisters, Mary, Flora, Helena and Florence Ethel and an adopted son, Charles Brown. Mrs. Booker was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Pascagoula. First Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Escatawpa, MS Mrs. Rosemary Eisenhower, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS, died February 7, 2010 in Ocean Springs; a native of Long Island, N.Y., and was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1990. Preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Josephine (Maniaci) Lanzisero; husband, George W. Eisenhower, and her sister, Margie Palumbo. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs. Bobbye Janet Fairley, 67, passed away February 7, 2010. Bobbye was born one of five children to Robert and Mardessia Fairley. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mardessia Fairley, brother, Mosia Fairley and sister. Odessia Fairley Williams. Memorial service at Kingdom Hall of Witness's. Mr. Robert Harold Harrison, 72, of Moss Point, passed away February 7, 2010 in Moss Point; born in Sebastopol, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Vester and Hazel Harrison and a son, Lynn Harrison. Evergreen Cemetery in Saracennia Rd Moss Point, MS near Hans Rd. Helena, MS Feb. 8 Mr. Ricky Leo Charlton III, 29, a native of Pascagoula MS, passed away February 8, 2010 in Theodore, AL. Preceded in death by his mother, Debra Charlton; son, Gavin Charlton; uncle, Douglas Poole, and grandparents, Alvin and Mary Rachel Charlton. Machpelah Cemetery Mrs. Libby Belle Jordan, 90, a resident for the past three years of Destin, FL, passed away February 8, 2010, in Destin. Moving to Destin, FL., from Ocean Springs, MS, where she had lived for 51 years. Libby was born on October 25, 1919, in Oak Grove, LA., and was the second born and first girl of 13 children to Lillian and Robert Luther Corbin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Ira Sandford Jordan; a grandson, Roland C. Lewis, Jr.; sister, Vergie Faye and four brothers, Willie, Willis, Clyde and Jerry Corbin. Crestlawn Memorial Park Marion Agent Rogers, 85, of Diamondhead, formerly of Moss Point, passed away February 8, 2010 in Diamondhead. She was born August 14, 1924 in Jackson County, MS. Mrs. Rogers was a charter member of Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Varice and Clara Estella Johnson Bosarge; and her first husband, Harris Agent and a son Barry Agent. Funeral services from Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula with Dr. Randy Rich and Rev. Tracy Martin officiating. A eulogy will be given by Mr. Robin DeAngelo. Serene Memorial Gardens Feb. 9 Sam Huge Adams, 56, of Pascagoula passed away Feb. 9, 2010. Mr. Ricky Charlton Jr., 29, of Pascagoula, passed away February 9, 2010. Mr. Sam Huge Adams, 56, of Pascagoula passed away Feb. 9, 2010. Preceded in death by his mother, Evanett Carter; a brother, Kelvin Carter and grandmother Mollie Carter. He was a member of Mt. Hebron Church, Trinty Gardens, AL under Pastor Joseph Johnson. His remains will lie in state at Full Gospel Church 5119 Frederick St, Moss Point, MS, Elder James Bass, Sr. pastor will conduct the funeral service. First Baptist Cemetery Stephen Allan Johnson, 53, of Pascagoula passed away Feb. 9, 2010 at his home. He was a member of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Robbie & Dot Robertson; father, George Henry Johnson; infant brother, Michael Johnson; brother, Jerry Robertson; uncle, Mark Jones; brother-in-law, Van Bardwell. Machpelah Cemetery Kathleen Richards, 97, of Grand Bay, AL, formerly of Moss Point, MS, passed away February 9, 2010 in Grand Bay. She was born May 3, 1912 in Newton County, MS. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Grand Bay. Preceded in death by her parents, E.J. & Elizabeth Clark; husband, Sim L. Richards; sisters, Vickie Erwin, Hazel Todd and Gladys Parks; and a brother, Ed Clark. Coalville Cemetery, Woolmarket, , Harrison County, MS Feb. 10 Audrey Hanna Brown, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died February 10, 2010. Byron Anthony Joiner, 43, of Moss Point, MS, died February 10, 2010, born in Homerville, GA. Mary Margaret Williams, died February 10, 2010. Mary Margaret was the only child of Gentry K. and Lena Mae Capps. She was born on July 23, 1915 in Gulfport, MS. Her mother, father and Aunt Margaret owned the Rayner Hotel in Gulfport, MS. For most of her early years, the hotel was her home. Mary Margaret was wed to Thomas Leroy Williams, of Carrolton County, MS, on April 21, 1934. Mr. Williams preceded his wife in death in 1986. Their marriage was blessed with three children. Mary Margaret was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Pascagoula, MS all of her adult life. She was a charter member of the Pascagoula Anola Club and served Beach Elementary School as an active PTA member during her children's years at this local landmark school attended by three of her great-grandchildren today. Visitation at First Presbyterian Church of Pascagoula, Rev. Clint Regen will officiate. Jackson County Memorial Park Feb. 11 Mary Watson Ard, 83, of Lumberton, MS, formerly of Pascagoula, passed away February 11, 2010 in Lumberton. She was born July 9, 1926 in Vredenburgh, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, James R. and Hattie Mae Watson; husband, Delbert B. Ard; three sisters; two brothers; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Chris Kynard officiating. Jackson County Memorial Park Sam Hugh Adams, born in Greenwood, MS, to the late Mac Adams and the late Mattie Stokes Adams. He moved to Moss Point, MS in 1968. Preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James Stokes, Eddie Lee Stokes and Willie Lee Adams. Scranton Cemetery Mrs. Eula Irene Beck, 77, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away February 11, 2010, in Pascagoula. She was born November 18, 1932 in Prichard, AL. She was a 1950 graduate of Moss Point High School and a member of Safe Harbor United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her father, Hardy Jones; her mother, Willie Etta (Clark) Jones; her brother, Harold Jones; her sister, Aliece (Jones) Lindsay; her brother, Wilton "Tunker" Jones, and an infant sister, Lois Jones. The funeral service in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tom Potter of Safe Harbor United Methodist Church, officiating. Orange Grove Cemetery Audrey Carnley, 84, died Feb. 11, 2010. Service: Magnolia Baptist Church, Vancleave, MS. Burial: Church Cemetery Byron Anthony Joiner, 43, of Moss Point, MS, died February 10, 2010. Anthony was born in Homerville, GA. Kenneth Edward Jones, 85, of Moss Point, MS, died February 11, 2010. He was born April 27, 1924, in Mobile, AL, to the late Edward and Florence Jones. Preceded in death by his son, Bill Jones. A celebration of his life will be held at the First Pentecostal Church of Helena, 5414 Kings Rd , Moss Point, MS with Rev. Timothy Mains officiating. Anna Graham Tynes Pursley died at her home in Diamondhead, MS, on Feb. 11. 2010. She was born on Jan. 9, 1933, and was retired from the Singing River Hospital System in Pascagoula, MS, where she served as Director of Social Services. Peceded in death by her parents, Bud and Susan Graham; her first husband, John Tynes and her second husband, Gordon Pursley. Feb. 12 Spurgeon Joseph Lachaussee, 80, of Ruleville, MS, formerly of Pascagoula, died February 12, 2010 in Greenwood, MS. Spurgeon was born June 3, 1929 in Erath, LA. His family moved to Pascagoula in the early 1930's. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1948 and was a member of the Pascagoula Panther State Champion football team in 1947. On November 26, 1949, he married Faith Burnsed. Preceded in death by his wife Faith; his parents, Jules and Olphida Menard Lachaussee; and a sister, Laura Mae Lachaussee Dupont. Machpelah Cemetery Mrs. Helen Stovall Weary 71 of Pascagoula died February 12, 2010. Feb. 13 Margaret Jones Beaugez, 48, of Ocean Springs, MS died Saturday, February 13, 2010. David Winston Downing, born in Jackson County, MS, a resident of Agricola, MS, died Feb. 13, 2010. Burial: Four Mile Creek Cemetery, Sentinel Dr.,@Hwy 613, across from Volunteer Fire Dept., Escatawpa, MS. Feb. 14 Edward H. Baum, 88 of Pascagoula passed away February 14, 2010 in Pascagoula. He was born September 16, 1921 in Jackson County. Mr. Baum was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Pascagoula and was currently attending Unity Primitive Baptist Church in Moss Point. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Smith Baum; and his wife, Cora Evangeline Watson Baum. Jackson County Memorial Park, Ingalls Ave., Pascagoula Mrs. Rosa Lee Scruggs Styron, 77, of Ocean Springs, MS died Feb. 14, 2010. Mr. H.O. Walker Sr., 87 of Vancleave, MS died February 14, 2010 in Biloxi, MS. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Vancleave. He was a World War II Navy Coast Guard (USCG) Veteran. Services at Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Wiggins, Stone Co., MS. Maxie United Methodist Church Cemetery Ralph E. Whittington Sr., 74, of Moss Point, MS, passed away February 14, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS.Preceded in death by his parents, Ira J. Whittington and Lillian (Jennie) Whittington; brothers, D. L. Whittington, Jack Whittington, T. C. Whittington; sisters, Geneva Whittington Lunsford, Velma Whittington Hutcherson.Funeral service at Three Rivers Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gene Emswiler officiating. Coleman-Whittington Cemetery Feb. 15 Robbie Merle Crane, 90, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away February 15, 2010 in Ocean Springs. Born in Hinds County, MS, on May 31, 1919. Robbie was the daughter of Robert Newton Crane and Alma Walker Crane. In addition to her husband, Robbie is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alma Ruth Harrison; brother, Billy Harrison; and grandson, Roy Anthony "Tony" Glenn, Jr. Jackson County Memorial Park Rodney L. Dunn, 51. a former resident of Moss Point, MS died February 15, 2010 at his home in Honoraville, AL. Preceded in death by his father, Donald Warner Dunn; a brother, Donald Warner Dunn II and grandparents, Dempsey (Jessie) Bowers and Grover (Daisy) Dunn. Service: Big Point United Methodist Church in Big Point. Funeral services from the church with Rev. Charlie Watts and Rev. Kevin Bradley officiating. Goff Cemetery Rev. John William Hearty Jr., 88, of Lucedale, passed away February 15, 2010 in Lucedale, MS. He was born on March 17, 1921 in Great Falls, Montana. Burial: Rosedale Methodist Church Cemetery on Hwy 613, between Hurley-Wade Rd. and County Home Rd., Hurley, MS Feb. 16 Mrs. Avis Adolphson, 79, of Ocean Springs, died Feb. 16, 2010. Service: Mass, St. Alphonsus. Biloxi National Cemetery Betty Alice Brooks, 64, of Vancleave, MS, February 16, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Born to the late Robert and Birdie Stewart of Hancock Country, MS. Mrs. Brooks was in banking for 46 years, and spent the last 22 years with Merchants and Marine Bank in Pascagoula, where she was Assistant Vice President in Loan Production. She was a member of the Berean Bible Study Group in Mobile, AL. Also, preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Odom, of Hancock County. Mary Louise "May" Fountain Grantham Cochran, 96, of Ocean Springs died Feb. 16, 2010. Xemena Elizabeth Dickerson Edmonds Joiner, 79, a lifelong resident of Jackson County, MS, passed away Feb. 16, 2010 in Grand Bay, AL. She was born April 2, 1930 in New Hebron, MS. She managed Dobbs House Restaurant in Pascagoula in the 70's and was member of Grand Bay Church of God. Preceded in death by her parents, Lee Denford and Bessie Dickerson; five brothers, Lee Ralph Dickerson, J. W. Dickerson; C.C. Dickerson, L.D. "Lealon" Dickerson; one son-in-law, Charlie A. Davis; first husband, Edgar Edmonds; former husband, Quitman C. "Jack" Joiner, Sr. Funeral Service will be from the Funeral Home Chapel, with her son, Rev. James A. Edmonds and son-in-law, Rev. Alton Stokes officiating. Serene Memorial Gardens Jane McCluney, 88, of Ocean Springs, formerly of Gautier, MS, passed away Feb. 16, 2010. George L. Palmer, 60, born in Waynesboro, MS, passed away February 16, 2010 at his home in Franklin Creek, MS. Mr. Palmer was retired owner and operator of Palmer Construction Company. Preceded in death by his parents, Gavin and Della "Susie" Boutwell Palmer; wife, Doris Jean Palmer; and brother, Irvin "Neb" Palmer. Interment will follow at W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery in the Forts Lake Community, East Jackson County, MS. Brenda Trott, born in Benoit, MS and a resident of Vancleave, MS, died Feb. 16, 2010. Visitation: No Visitation. Crestlawn Memorial Park, 4111 Hwy 90, Ocean Springs Feb. 17 Ms. Holly Leigh Ann Benkowich, 21, of Moss Point, Jackson County, MS, passed away February 17, 2010. Ms. Benkowich was born on December 11, 1988. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Pylot Benkowich, whom Holly loved very much and talked about all the time. She was always showing Pylot's pictures to all her friends; Mother, Tracy Benkowich; three siblings, Brandon Benkowich, David Porter and Susan Benkowich; grandmother, Judy Benkowich, and many other family members, and her wonderful, caring, devoted friends. Rest in peace Holly, love your family and friends. Visitation will be held February 22, 2010, Monday, at Bethal Hill Baptist Church in Latimer, MS. Funeral services will also be held from the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bethal Hill Baptist Church, Latimer, MS, Phone: 228-374-5650. (upper NW part of Jackson County, MS) Richard (Ricco) D. Bradshaw, passed away on February 17, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in Jackson, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Brad and Margie Bradshaw; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Colvin; his paternal grandparents, Featherston and Elenor Ward Bradshaw, his uncles, George Bradshaw, Dick Colvin and Bobby Colvin. He had a long career in the music business. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee in the mid '80s to learn the art of recording. He became an assistant engineer at the very prestigious Creative Recording Studios where he worked with some of Nashville's biggest artists. In 1989 he was an engineer on the Grammy winning album in the children's field, The Rock A Bye Collection. He then moved back to Pascagoula to take care of his parents and opened his own recording studio, Legend Recording Studio, where he had a very successful run until 2005. He was a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Ricco Bradshaw will always be remembered for his good nature, love for others and of course the music. Jean B. Catchot, 80, of Pascagoula, MS passed away February 17, 2010 in Pascagoula; born September 5, 1929 in Louisville, MS to the late Robert Daniel and Virgie Henretta Bowman. She was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Pascagoula and a former member of First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, MS. Also preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers, Virginia Bowman Molpus, Louise Bowman Moss, Evelyn Bowman, Thomas Daniel Bowman, Robert Olyn Bowman, and William Sharp Bowman; former husbands, Dr. Jimmy Barfoot and Lloyd Wayne Catchot. Serene Memorial Gardens, with Rev. John Turner officiating Adam Paul Donald, 28, of Moss Point, MS passed away February 17, 2010. Preceded in death by his father, Willie Franklin Donald and a brother, Johnny Donald. Griffin Cemetery Arthur Woodrow “Woody” Jones, 66, of Palestine, TX, died February 19, 2010 in Richardson, TX. Woody was born in Ruleville, MS on July 22, 1943. Preceded in death by his parents, Emitt and Lillian Jones; his sisters, Sue Jones and Linda Morgan; and brother, Robert Jones. He was a retired law enforcement officer from Ft. Worth, Texas; Yazoo City, MS; and Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Pascagoula, MS. He was also a constable of Yazoo City, MS. Visitation: Cleveland Funeral Home, Cleveland, MS. Interment: Beulah Cemetery with Rev. Eric Brown officiating. Cleveland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Amy Renee Nelson, 37, of Hurley, MS, passed away February 17, 2010 in Mobile, AL. She was born in Pascagoula, MS, and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, a graduate of Moss Point High School in 1991. Pineview Cemetery, Agricola, George County, MS Feb. 18 Shirley Rush Gautier, 60, of Pascagoula, passed away Feb. 18, 2010 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Morton, MS and has been a long time resident of Pascagoula. Shirley graduated in 1967 from Pascagoula High School. Mrs. Gautier was a teacher for 33 years at College Park Elementary in Gautier and Cherokee Elementary and Trent Lott in Pascagoula. She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by father, Thomas M. Rush; father-in-law, James Donovan Gautier, Jr.; brother-in-law, Travis Drury. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home in Pascagoula with Rev. M.L. McCormick officiating. Serene Memorial Gardens Mrs. Sylvia Lee Isabel, age 75, of Moss Point, MS, passed away February 18, 2010. Feb. 19 Lorena Brooks, 94, passed away February 19, 2010 in Ocean Springs MS. She was born in Crystal Springs, Arkansas December 4, 1915. Along with her husband, the late Rev. Stafford Brooks Sr. they ministered at churches in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Stafford Brooks Sr. and her parents, Authur Leon Christenberry and Dorothy Dell Christenberry. Visitation at Family Life Church. Services will be at Family Life Church with the Rev. Archie Holley and Rev. O.J. Ramsey officiating. Graveside services: Mt. Pisgah Pentecostal Cemetery, Greene County, MS Yvonne Brooks, 77, of Moss Point, MS passed away February 19, 2010 in Lucedale, MS. Born in Newton County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Leo Helms and Elma Helms; and her daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Brooks. Services will be held in the chapel at Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Hamilton officiating. Serene Memorial Cemetery John Francis "Jack" McAndrew, 72, passed away at his home in Pascagoula, Feb. 19, 2010; born April 4, 1937, in Dunellen, NJ. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Snider McAndrew; a daughter, Lisa McAndrew; and his parents, John Francis McAndrew and Helen Zupko McAndrew Frey. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he had served as president of the Parish Council during construction of the present church. He was a volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy. Visitation at Sacred Heart Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial with Father Michael Kelleher as celebrant. Jackson County Memorial Park, Ingalls Ave., Pascagoula, MS Maddan Graham Gunn, 5 months old, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away On Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 in Birmingham, AL surrounding by his loving parents, Ben and Jennifer Gunn. He was born Sept. 9, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Graham was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Kaedan Gallaspy. Machpelah Cemetery Pascagoula Mrs. Sandra Carol Yeager, of Ocean Springs, MS, died February 19, 2010. She was born December 15, 1939, in Norwich, England. Preceded in death by her husband, TSgt. William "Bill" Yeager of Ocean Springs; mother, Emma Yallop; father, Harry Yallop; and brother, David Yallop, all of Norwich, England. She was an active member of the Transatlantic Brides Association, King Daughters and she attended St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. Biloxi National Cemetery Feb. 20 Donald Oree (Fruity) Abrams, 56, was born to the union of Mr. James and the late Mrs. Betty Clark. Passed away February 20, 2010 at his residence in Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Betty Clark; two aunts, Vivian Wilson and Cecile Clark; four uncles, W. T. Williams, Charles Clark, John Williams, and Alfred McNair, Sr., a great uncle and great aunt, John and Frednena Norvel; two grandfathers, Walter William and Lawrence Clark; a brother-in-law, Robert Fantroy. Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Magnolia Street, Moss Point, MS. Rev. Pittmam will be officiating. Scranton Cemetery Kenneth Rex Pittman, Jr., born in Fort Pierce, FL to Ken and Kathy Pittman. Kenny, passed away February 20, 2010, while awaiting a liver transplant and entered into eternal life. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Rex and Etoile Pittman of Pascagoula and Claxton and Almeda Teague of Childersburg, AL, also his aunt Sharon McCain and his uncle Larry Pittman. A memorial service was held on February 25 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Feb. 21 Ena Beausoleil, born June 17, 1906, a longtime resident of Putnam,Connecticut, passed away in Gautier, MS on February 21, 2010 at the age of 103. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and was active in the Circle of Fun, Ladies of St. Anne, The League of Catholic Women and a past President and Secretary of the St. Jean de Baptiste Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Salvador, a sister, Germaine (Cartier), and her daughter, Jeanne (Rousseau). John C. Sturgill, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS, died February 21, 2010 in Ocean Springs. He was a member of the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene and was the youngest of fifteen children. Preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Alpha Sturgill. Services: Crossroads Church of the Nazarene in Ocean Springs. Crestlawn Memorial Park, Ocean Springs Maudess B. Williams, 79, born on September 21, 1930. She was born to the union of Emmit and Maggie Brown in Waycross, Georgia. Passed away February 21, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, Emmit and Maggie Brown; her husband, Willie B. Williams, Sr.; four sons, Oliver, Willie B. Jr., Robert, John Henry Williams, Lil Barbara G. Williams Mosely, and a devoted grand- daughter, Debra D. McCullar. Visitation at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Martin Luther King St., Moss Point, MS. Funeral Services will held at the church with Rev. Robert E. Coker, Officiating. Good Hope Cemetery, Escatawpa, MS Feb. 22 Mr. James Dunn, age 75, of Escatawpa, MS, died Mon., Feb. 22, 2010 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Dunn was born Oct. 29, 1933 in Kingsport, TN. Bryan Anthony Moe, of Vancleave, MS died February 22, 2010; born in Biloxi, MS and lived most of his life in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his maternal grandmothers, Burnice Powell Rasmussen and Luvern Frederic Howard; paternal grandparents, Ruble and Myrtle Moe, and T.R. and Ada Tanner; and cousins, Amber Moe and Caz Wyatt. Memorial services at the Community of Christ Church in Vancleave, MS Donald Richard Sebastian, 62, of Gautier, MS passed away at home February 22, 2010. He was born in Pascagoula, MS. He was a member of the 1966 graduating class of Our Lady of Victories Catholic School in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard H. ( Dick) Sebastian and Agnes Vaughan Sebastian; grandparents, P.T. and Celeste Gautier Vaughan. A Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home with Father Mike Kelleher officiating. Mr. Robert Lee Evans, of Moss Point died February 22, 2010. Feb. 23 Lewis D. Faulk, 81, of Vancleave, Jackson County, MS, passed away February 23, 2010 in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Faulk was born on February 17, 1929 in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his grandson, William Clyde Faulk. Visitation at Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church in Vancleave. Byrd Cemetery in Vancleave. Deborah Ann Burroughs-Flowers, b. 1955 - d. February 23, 2010. Elma Hays King, 87, of Jackson County, MS passed away February 23, 2010. She was born June 2, 1922 in Lamar County MS and had been a long time resident of Pascagoula. Elma retired from the Pascagoula Police Dept. She was of the Baptist Faith attending Jackson Ave. Baptist Church and later First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, C. M. King Sr.; father, mother, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Machpelah Cemetery William Taylor, passed away February 23, 2010. Gary Taylor, 47, of Moss Point passed away Feb. 22, 2010 on Ship Island. He was born in Pascagoula, MS and has been a lifelong resident. Preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Faye Taylor; paternal grandparents, Murdock and Josephine Taylor; uncles, Willie Joe Jackson and Ronald Joseph Taylor; his fiancé's father, Coach Butch Ory. Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home chapel. Feb. 24 Clinton Tony Almond, 76, a native of Jackson County, and a resident of Moss Point, MS, died February 24, 2010. Born in Moss Point to the late John J. and Agnes LeJune Almond. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gautier, MS. Preceded in death by three sisters, JoAnn Burns, Dorothy Hantz, Sue Faggard; two sons, Jeffery White, Kenneth Almond; and a granddaughter McKenzie White. A funeral mass will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Charles Nutter serving as Celebrant. Jackson County Memorial Park Jacquelyn Yovonne Jarrell (Elkins) b. April 14, 1936 - d. February 24, 2010. Phillip Thomas Flint, 64, of Gautier, MS died February 24, 2010. Born on October 6, 1945 in Greeneville, MS to the parents J. W. (Wayne) Flint of Grenada, MS and Lee Parr Flint of Greeneville, MS. Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Jefferson Wayne Flint; Baby Flint; grandparents, Thomas Arthur and Josephine McCraw Parr and Thomas Wesley and Lucy Kiker Flint and two nephews, Phillip Anthony Flint and Ricky Flint. Celebration of Life will be at at First Baptist Church of Gautier with Rev. Ken Hembree officiating. Machpelah Cemetery Feb. 25 Patricia Ann "Pat" Cooper Green, 58, of Helena, died February 27, 2010 in Pascagoula. She was a native of Hopewell, VA. She was an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Moss Point where she was a member of the church choir. She was preceded in death by her father, James Jarvis. Interment will be in the Green Family Cemetery, Kreole. Infant, Kamarion Alexander King, passed away Feb. 25, 2010 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Hoyte Sherrill Nelson of Pascagoula, died February 26, 2010 in Moss Point at the age of 66. Sherrill was born in Tylertown, Mississippi to Hoyte and Jean Nelson. Visitation at First Baptist Church in Pascagoula. Funeral services from the church with Rev. Dickie Nelson and Rev. Terrell Suggs officiating. Griffin Cemetery Feb. 26 none Feb. 27 Mrs. Linda Fayegs (Gunter) Whittington, 58, of Vancleave, died February 27, 2010 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Hattie Bell and Russ Gunter and Lucille and Herman Bryan; her father, Edsel Coyt Gunlson Sprinter; her brother, Kenneth E. Gunter; and father-in-law, James O. Whittington. Graveside funeral services will be held at Community of Christ Cemetery, Wilson Springs Rd., Escatawpa, MS, with Bro. Jamie Chapman officiating. Robert Le'Baron Martin, born to Jessie and Lorraine Martin in Pascagoula, MS. Robert departed this life on Saturday, February 27, 2010 in Biloxi at the age of 48. He is preceded in death by his father, Jessie L. Martin of Biloxi; sister, Theresa A. Martin, and brother, Terrence L. Martin both of Pascagoula. A memorial service will be 11AM Saturday, March 6, 2010 at St. Peters the Apostle Catholic Church with Father McMahon officiating. Ms. Georgia Marie DuBose-Smith, 65, of Moss Point died February 27, 2010. Mrs. Manda Katherine Jackson, 84, of Gautier, passed away February 27, 2010 in Gautier. She was born March 28, 1925 in Soso, MS. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker and devoted mother to her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Jackson, her parents, Lee and Manda Pierce, her daughter, Monette Scott, and her granddaughter Bridgett Scott. She is survived by her loving children; Gail (Max) Stephenson of Houston, TX, Stoney (Linda) Jackson of Escatawpa, Rhondy Jackson of Pascagoula and Tyrone Jackson of Pascagoula. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Wendy Anasti, Kelly Crabb, Miricle Jackson, Dylon Wade Jackson, Shawnee Barnett, Sharon Carter, Shane Scott, and Shena Scott, and 8 great grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Jackson will be Monday March 1 from 6 until 9pm in the parlor of Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday March 2, at 11am in the funeral home chapel with Rev. H.W. Parker officiating. Caswell Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery in Wade, MS Gloria M. Weathersby, 92, of Pascagoula, formerly of Long Beach, passed away February 27, 2010 in Mobile. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Weathersby, Sr; and a brother, Clarence McDonald. Memorial service: Eastlawn United Methodist Church, Pascagoula. Feb. 28 Wade "Turkey" Brumbaugh, 65, died February 28, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS. Wade was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He is preceded in death by his son, Wayne Douglas Brumbaugh and his parents, Alonzo and Melvina Brumbaugh, two brothers and one sister. There will be no service. Lattie Lou Fayard, 50, of Ocean Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in Jackson, MS. John W. Hindmarch, 79, of Ocean Springs, died Feb. 28, 2010, in Pascagoula. Mrs. Rose Hall Knight, passed away February 28, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Knight was born in Vicksburg, MS on June 17, 1918. Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by her father, James Louis Hall, her mother, Annie Mae Hall Gill, sister, Kathryn Gill, brother, Chris Gill, daughter, Rose Marie Blue, son, "Butch" Knight and her husband, Marion Clifford Knight. Crestlawn Memorial Park Ethel Cecil Wayne Ferguson, 48, passed away February 28, 2010, in Attala County. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thurs, March 4 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with burial to follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 5 - 8 pm at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Mr. Ferguson, a native of Pascagoula, MS. Additional Comments: http://usgwarchives.net/ms/jackson/obits2.html http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~msjackso/ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ms/jackson/obits/d/feb631gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/msfiles/ File size: 36.0 Kb