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Harrison County, MS - Deaths Sept. 2008
These are not all the deaths for county.
For family research.


Sept. 1
Mary Grace Carruth, age 83, of Gulfport died Monday, Sept 1, 2008 in Gulfport. 
Earl Guidry Sr., 58, of Gulfport, died, Sept 1, 2008 in Saucier.

Jay Kleinman, age 57, of Mandeville, LA, died September 1, 2008 in Gulfport, 
MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Kleinman and Anne Kleinman. 
He was past owner of The Sandwich Company, and Chiquitta's Mexican Café in 
Waveland, MS and J's Restaurants' in Waveland, MS, Mandeville, LA and 
Covington, LA. Graveside service: Jefferson Memorial Gardens, St. Rose, LA. 

Jacob (Jake) Anthony Istvanditsch, age 70, died September 1, 2008 at his home 
in Ocean Springs, MS, with his wife, Maryann at his side. He was born in 
Baranja, Yugoslavia in 1938 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. He attended 
school in Freehold N.J. and served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. 
Jacob was predeceased by his mother Marie Istvanditsch and his brother Frank 
Istvanditsch. Services are to be private at the families request.

Zachary Glen Borton Sockman, born May 9, 1990 in Biloxi, MS, the son of 
Richard & Nan (Borton) Smith, Grand Junction, CO and Mark & Natalie Sockman of 
Ft. Walton Beach, FL, died September 1, 2008. Zach was a 2008 Graduate of 
Grand Junction High School. After graduation Zach took a working vacation in 
Florida and returned home recently with plans to join the United States Air 
Force in the fall. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Glen M. 
& Harriett Borton & Birdena T. Borton, and his great-ma, Lillian L. Rockwell; 
his grandmother, Mary A. Smith; three great uncles, David & Donald Rockwell 
and James Rogers; and cousin, Susie Rockwell. A memorial service will be held 
Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Mesa State College soccer field at 3:30 p.m. 
Internment: Chandlers Valley Cemetery, Chandlers Valley, PA beside his 
namesake Glen M. Borton. 

Mary Grace Morrison Thomas Carruth, age 83, of Gulfport died September 1, 
2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Thomas grew up in Heidelberg, MS. Mrs. Thomas was 
preceded in death by her first husband, Orville Malcolm "Prof" Thomas; her son 
Malcolm Morrison "Mac" Thomas; and her second husband James Austin Carruth.  
Burial: Heidelberg Cemetery, Heidelberg, Jasper County, MS.

Rebecca "Becky/Becca" Rae Fellows Thompson, age 83, a resident of Biloxi, died 
September 1, 2008, in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Thompson was born on June 30, 1925 in 
Colorado Springs, CO, and grew up in Tulsa, OK. She married Rodney Stewart 
Thompson on January 9, 1944. Becky embraced her life in the Air Becky was 
involved in Air Force Officer's Wives Clubs at the many duty stations she and 
Rod were assigned, including: Travis AFB, CA; Metz, France; Minot AFB, ND; 
Clark AFB, Philippines, and Keesler AFB, Biloxi. Mrs. Thompson is preceded in 
death by her husband, Rodney Stewart Thompson; her son, Randall Fellows 
Thompson; her parents, Ray Stanley Fellows & Blanche Gertrude Johnson; her 
brother, Ray Stanley Fellows, Jr.; half-brother, Charles Ray Fellows; and half-
sister, Anna Mae Sieck. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ralph Tucker, 81, of Gulfport died September 1, 2008 in Biloxi. Burial at 
Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Sept. 2
Alfred G. Niman Sr., age 59, of Gulfport, MS died September 2, 2008 in 
Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred V. Niman, and his 
brother, Robert O'Neal Niman. Funeral service: funeral home, 11280 Three 
Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS.

Victoria Angeline Nemec, age 90, a resident of Long Beach, MS, died September 
2, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Born March 10, 1918 in Chicago, IL, the second 
youngest of six children, to the late Christ and Nikolina Marich. She lived on 
the Coast for the last five years. Victoria was preceded in death by her 
husband of 39 years, James Nemec, and a son, Raymond Douglas. Burial: Long 
Beach City Cemetery.

Mr. Stephen Kenneth Wetzel, Sr.,  His career included positions with Ferson 
Optics Division; The Boeing Company Saturn/Apollo Program, Michoud Test 
Facility; and systems test engineer with Saturn Launch Complex Kennedy Space 
Center, Florida. He was on the Board of Elders at Cedar Lake Christian 
Assembly in Biloxi and was a past president and member of the Full Gospel 
Business Mens Association. He also ser-ved a term as a Commissioner on the 
Jackson County Port Authority. Mr. Wetzel received the Department of Defense 
Value Engineering Award in 1995 and was awarded the US Navy AEGIS Ship-
building Program Excellence Award four times for outstanding performance. In 
addition, he was honored as a recipient of the Group Award for AEGIS 
Excellence in 2006 for trials conduct. He was a member of the Society of Naval 
Architects and Marine Engineers, National Defense Industrial Association, 
Industrial Association, Industrial Committee for Test and Evaluation, 
International Test and Evaluation Association and Port of Pascagoula Advisory 
Group. Mr. Wetzel was preceded in death by his parents, Jacobina Sekul Gilich 
of Biloxi and Percy J. Wetzel, Jr. of Biloxi. Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Park. 

Sept. 3
Millard Wayne Qualls, 77, of Gulfport, MS, died September 3, 2008, in 
Gulfport. Mr. Qualls proudly served his country in the United States Army. 
Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Mrs. Lonnie Lou Shaw Rimanich, age 86, a resident of Gulfport, died September 
3, 2008, in Gulfport.  She was raised in Crane Creek, Hancock County, MS. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, Plummer and Eliza Shaw; siblings, Jack 
Shaw, Monroe Shaw, McCoy Shaw, Nita Shaw, Ethel Malley, and Leo Rogers. 
Burial: Steep Hollow Cemetery.

Alton Joseph Robichaux, Sr., age 70, a resident of Gulfport, died September 3, 
2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Robichaux was born in Houma, LA. He served in the Korean 
War in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper. Services will be held in Louisiana at a 
later date.

Janet Louise Ruehling, 74, of Biloxi, MS died September 3, 2008 in Biloxi. Jan 
is preceded in death by her parents, Major Charles Hardin (USAF-Ret) and Teddy 
Hardin and step-brother, Allin Hardin. Funeral Services at the Pass Road 
Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.

Jonathan Cayce Writer, 40, of Long Beach, died September 3, 2008 in Gulfport. 
He was born in Trenton, MI and had been a resident of Long Beach since 1984. 
Burial: Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.

Sept. 4
Loretta Casey Collins, 68, of Gulfport died September 4, 2008.

Mrs. Mattie Mae Polk, born on September 27, 1951 in Gulfport, MS to the late 
Rebecca James and Will Simpson. Visitation: Ebenezer Baptist Church, Gulfport 
with funeral service to follow. Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Canal Road, 
Gulfport. (death date not listed)

Jane Clayton Slade, born April 9, 1933, died September 4, 2008, in Gulfport. 
Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Gerald Rogers, 56, of D'Iberville, MS September 4, 2008 in Biloxi. Private 
services will be held. 

Sept. 9
William Allen "Bill" Bryant, 83, was born January 9, 1925, in Charlottesville, 
VA., to Dr. Kirby Knapp Bryant, and Esther Davis Bryant. Died September 9, 
2008, Bill joined his wife of 55 years, Lilly Exum Bryant, who preceded him in 
death on December 31, 2006; and their daughter Ellen Melissa Bryant who 
preceded them both on January 14, 2000. Bill served in the submarine corps of 
the U. S. Navy seeing action in the South Pacific during WWII. Burial: Floral 
Hills Memorial Gardens. 

Sept. 10
Virborn D. Catchings, born to the late Earl Catchings, Jr. and Anner R. 
Catchings in Hazlehurst, MS on March 17, 1966, died September 10, 2008 in 
Gulfport, MS. Mr. Catchings was a resident of the coast for two years and 
resided in Jackson, MS over 14 years. Mr. Catchings is preceded in death by 
his, father Earl Catchings, Jr.; grandparents: Earl Catchings, Sr., and Albert 
and Ruth Ford; one uncle, Cleo Ford. Burial: Pine Ridge Memorial Park, 
Gulfport. 

Lester McNair, 65 of Gulfport, died September 10, 2008. Funeral Services: 
Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport. Interment: Mt. Pleasant Church 
Cemetery, Mt. Olive, MS. 

Mrs. Carolyn McGee Morgan, 81 years old, died September 10, 2008, of 
pancreatic cancer in the Hospice wing of West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, 
FL. She was a resident of Fairhope, AL and formerly resided in Biloxi, MS. 
Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker, secretary, and Southern Baptist Missionary to 
Hong Kong. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Biloxi, and 
P.E.O., Chapter D. Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas N. 
McGee and Zeddie Mills McGee. Private interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Sept. 11
Linda M. Clements, age 79, of Newton, NC, formerly of Gulfport, MS, died 
September 11, 2008 in North Carolina. Mrs. Clements was a native of Collins, 
Covington County, MS and lived most of her life on the coast before moving to 
North Carolina in 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Levi 
Clements, a son, Timothy Clements, a grandson, Michael Clements, and a 
brother, Verlon McKenzie. 
Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Dale E. Reedom, 49 of Gulfport, died September 11, 2008. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, Frank & Lisa Reedom; three children, Dale Palode, 
Maurice Reedom, Johnnie Belinda Reedom; three sisters, Gloria Graham, Lillie 
Bankston, Doris Lewis; three grandchildren. Funeral: Lockett-Williams Mortuary.

Tabitha L. Simmons, 86, of Gulfport died September 11, 2008 in Gulfport. 
Burial: Miss. City Cemetery,  Gulfport. 

Henry C. Thensted, Jr. (Buddy), age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 
11, 2008. Mr. Thensted was born in Biloxi, MS on February 7, 1928, and spent 
most of his life there. Henry served in the United States Coast Guard and the 
United States Navy from 1946-1951. He was preceded in death by his mother, 
Ruth Walters Thensted, his father, Henry Charles Thensted, Sr., his sister, 
June Avrett. Burial: Old Biloxi City Cemetery.

Sept. 12
Nadine (Leone) McNamara Clark died September 12, 2008, at age 60. Nadine was 
born May 4, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY. Nadine moved to the Gulf Coast in 1980. She 
spent most of her years on the Coast working for non-profit organizations such 
as The Gulf Coast Women's Center, The Back Bay Mission and the Biloxi VA 
Medical Center. A memorial service to celebrate Nadine's life will be at the 
Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS. 

Steve L. Holifield, age 54, of Gulfport, died September 12, 2008.Graveside 
service: Pine Ridge Gardens. 
Khadijah Qawiy, 33, of Gulfport, MS died September 12, 2008 in Detroit, MI. 
The memorial service was held at Lovett Funeral Home, in Mobile, AL on Monday, 
September 15. 

Malcolm T. Mallette, age 79, of Gulfport, MS, died September 12, 2008 in 
Mobile, AL. He was born in Lucedale, George County, MS, on Oct. 4, 1928. He 
was preceded in death by his parents, Vaudy P. and Gertrude Woodard Mallette; 
brother, John W. Mallette. Mr. Mallette graduated from the University of 
Southern Mississippi in 1949 at the age of 19. He taught as the head of the 
Math Department in a Senior High School for 2 years. He joined the U.S. Air 
force for 2 plus years. After his required time in the service, he came back 
to the Gulfport/Biloxi area. Mr. Mallette began work with Keesler Air Force 
Base in Biloxi. He soon made electronic supervisor and spent 25 plus years, 
with many special commendations during his tenure. George County Funeral Home, 
Lucedale, MS is in charge of arrangements.

Mark Leon Ruesing, age 43, of Gulfport, died Friday, September 12, 2008 in 
Gulfport. He was a native of St. Louis, MO. Mark served in the U.S. Coast. He 
was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Ruesing, and a 
brother, Robert Alexander Ruesing. Burial will take place in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Eula W. Switzer, age 87, of Biloxi, MS, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born April 6, 
1921, in Ocean Springs, MS to Walter "Red" Webb and Josephine Myers Webb. One 
of thirteen children, Eula attended Ocean Springs High School. Eula taught an 
adult Sunday school class for 43 years at Handsboro Baptist Church, Handsboro, 
MS. Mrs. Switzer joined the MS Gulf Coast Community College Board of Trustees 
in 1975 and served on the board for 29 years with the exception of 1986 and 
1987, during which time she filled the remaining term of her husband on the 
Harrison County Board of Supervisors for District V. She was the College 
Board's first female chairperson and also served as first vice-chair, second 
vice chair and secretary. She received the distinguished Sam Owen Award in 
2001 and the board elected to name the first building in honor of an 
individual at the Jefferson Davis Campus as the Eula W. Switzer Nursing and 
Allied Health Building. She was "Outstanding Mother of the Year Award" given 
to her by the Biloxi East Harrison County Lion's Club. She was active 
throughout the community in the Civitan Club, Gulf Coast Carnival Association, 
Altrussa, Beta Sigma Phi, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Real 
Granddaughter of the UDC, Amaranth, and Order of Eastern Star. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, C. T. Switzer, Sr., parents, Walter and 
Josephine Myers of Ocean Springs, siblings, Hugh Webb, Tracey Webb, Sybil 
Beaugez, Audrey DeSilvey, Walter Webb, Carolyn Kiernan, Francis Webb, 
Priscilla Webb, Alice Webb, and her granddaughter, Ashleigh Humphreys. Burial: 
Floral Hills Cemetery. 

Emma G. Whitlock, 90, of Gulfport died Sept. 12, 2008. She was a member of 
Riley Chapel UM Church, Gulfport. Mrs. Whitlock was preceded in death by her 
husband, Thomas L. Whitlock; parents; four sisters; and five brothers. She 
leaves five children; a brother; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. 
Funeral Services: Riley Chapel UM Church. Burial: Interment: Biloxi National 
Cemetery. 

Sept. 13
Ret. MSgt. Joe Louis Harris, 70, of Biloxi, MS died September 13, 2008 in 
Gulfport, MS. He was born in Coffeeville, AL on January 12, 1938. A 1957 
graduate of Central High School, Mobile, AL. He entered the United States Air 
Force in April of 1961. Throughout his 26 years of service he traveled the 
world and made many new friends. He started out in the rank of Airman Basic 
and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. He was the son of Bishop Eddie 
Harris, Jr. and Mother Crissie Goode Harris, who both preceded him in death 
and a brother, Joshua Goode. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery with full 
Military Honors.  

Steven P. Hoda, Jr., age 17, a life-long resident of the Kiln, MS, September 
13, 2008 in Gulfport. Burial: Alphonse Malley Cemetery. 

Gerald Lynn Jones, Sr., died September 13, 2008, born on August 4, 1942, in 
Greenville, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Louise 
Jones, formerly of Jackson, MS. He is survived by his wife, formerly of 
Gulfport, MS and recently residing in Tokyo, Japan; their two sons, three 
grandchildren, and his brother of Largo, FL. 

Angie Lizana, age 43, of Gulfport, MS, died September 13, 2008 in Gulfport. 
Burial: Wolf River Cemetery. 
Eugene Talmadge Oswalt, Jr., 52, of Biloxi died September 13, 2008 in Biloxi. 

Sept. 14
Michelle "Miki" Renee Andrews, 36, of Gulfport, died September 14, 2008 in 
Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carol L. Ogden. Burial 
will be private.

Carrie Durr, 71, of Gulfport, MS died Sept. 14, 2008. Mrs. Durr was preceded 
in death by her husband, A.V. Durr; two children; and a great-grandchild. Her 
survivors include: four children; two sisters; two brothers; 20 grandchildren; 
36 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services: Rivers of the Living Water. 
Interment: Pine Ridge Gardens. 

Gregory Huddleston, 56, of Gulfport died Sept. 14, 2008. 
Betty W. Koll, age 79, of Gulfport, died September 14, 2008 in Gulfport. She 
was preceded in death by her husband, Armand L. Koll; her daughter, Susan 
Harris; her parents, George Woodcock and Juanita F. Woodcock; a brother, John 
Woodcock; and two sisters, Joan Lesher and Jean Ferrill. Burial: Gulf Pines 
Memorial Gardens.

Istvan Laki, 68, of Gulfport, MS died Sept. 14, 2008 in Gulfport. Private 
services were held.

Willie King Martin, born in Lyman, MS, died September 14, 1913 in Hattiesburg, 
MS. Born to Payton C. and Rosa Damphman King. She was married to Calvin 
Martin, Sr. of Fernwood, MS for fifty-eight years. She was a Cafeteria Manager 
for Harrison County School System for 30 years and was a pioneer in her field, 
starting with cooking on a wood stove at Lyman School. She was preceded in 
death by her parents Payton C. King of Lyman, MS and Rosa Damphman King, her 
husband Calvin Martin, Sr., brothers Rufus and Walter King, sisters Nola Mae 
Long, Delphine Leuenberger, Bessie Wenger, and Mary Hackettt. Willie died 
September 14, 2008 in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, MS  at the Hattiesburg 
Convalescent Center. She was a resident of the care center for eight years. A 
private service was held in Gulfport.

Mrs. Diana Delores Tate, 48, of Gulfport, MS died September 14, 2008 in 
Gulfport. She was a member of The Anointed Temple AOH Church of God, Gulfport. 
She was also the owner of "Aunt Donna's Daycare & Learning Center". Interment: 
Pine Ridge Gardens. 

Sept. 15
Daniel Wilbur Brewer Jr., 73, a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast, died 
Sept. 15, 2008. Dan was born on March 12, 1935. He was preceded in death by 
his wife Betty "Stormy" Brewer, his mother Myrtle B. Head and his father 
Daniel W. Brewer. Dan was a member of the Armed Forces and a veteran of the 
Korean War. He served in the Army, Navy and Marines. The family will hold a 
private memorial service.

Heather Lifer, age 63, died September 15, 2008 in Palm Springs. CA. Heather 
was a native of the coast growing up in Gulfport and residing in Bay St. 
Louis. She moved to Palm Springs, CA and been residing there for the past ten 
years. She is preceded in death by her father Carl Lauffer. Arrangements are 
being handled by the Neptune Society of California. 

James O. McMurtray, 85, of Saucier died Sept. 15, 2008. 

Clifford Zeromski, age 79, of Saucier, died September 15, 2008, in Saucier.

Sept. 16
Danny Glenn Bradley, 42, of Pass Christian, MS died September 16, 2008 in Pass 
Christian. Burial: St. Stephens Cemetery, Pass Christian.

Thomas Chester Cobb, 77, of Perkinston, MS died September 16, 2008 in Biloxi. 
He was born in Fayette, MS and had been a resident of Perkinston for two and a 
half years. He served in the U.S. Army. Graveside service: Biloxi National 
Cemetery. 

Rhonda 'Gail' Welch Dickens, age 58 and a resident of Gulfport, MS died 
September 16, 2008 in Houston, TX. Mrs. Dickens was born on February 18, 1950 
in Gulfport, to Ray and Opal Welch. Mrs. Dickens was a school teacher at Bayou 
View Elementary School in Gulfport for 25 years. She was preceded in death by 
her father, Ray L. Welch. Funeral service: St. James Catholic Church. Burial: 
Floral Hills Cemetery. 

Ralph Colan Ladner, died Sept. 16, 2008. A native of the Coast, Ralph was born 
June 25, 1927 in Saucier, MS to Daisy and Printon Ladner and lived most of his 
life in Gulfport. Arrangements: Caldwell Funeral Chapel, Safford, AZ. 

Michael Ellis Moses Sr. died Sept. 16, 2008. Service: St. George Orthodox 
Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery. 

Patricia "Patsy" Dufour Pizzetta, 71, of Biloxi, MS died September 16, 2008. 
She was born on February 18, 1937 in Magee, MS. She was co-owner of E.J. 
Pizzetta Mechanical Contractors in Biloxi for many years. Mrs. Pizzetta is 
preceded in death by her husband, Gene Pizzetta; parents, Oscar and Gertrude 
Dufour. Burial: Southern Memorial Park. 

Sept. 17
Faye Breland, age 50, a resident of Gulfport, MS died September 17, 2008 in 
Ocean Springs. She was born in Wiggins, Stone County, MS. She was preceded in 
death by her father, Covert Devone Breland; and two brothers, Allen Breland 
and Alvin Breland. Gravesite Service: Ten Mile Cemetery in Stone County.

Florence Williams Jourdan died September 17, 2008. She was born on June 30, 
1932 in Handsboro, MS, but was raised by Helen and Alvin "Nook" Jackson. She 
was preceded in death by her son, John Robert; her parents; her brothers: 
Edgar White Jr., James Williams, Marshall Williams, and Elic Williams; her 
sisters: Carrie Goode, Lillian Holmes, and Berdell Barney. Burial: Biloxi 
National Cemetery.  

Gerard Lotz, 76, of Gulfport, died Sept. 17, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Lotz was 
sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, to Millet-Guidry F.H. in 
LaPlace, LA. 

Joshua Andrew Martin, of Gulfport, MS, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 in 
Gulfport at the age of 33. 
He was preceded in death by his father and paternal grandparents. Services: 
First United Pentecostal Church, 2601 17th Ave., in Gulfport. 

Louise Raymond,85, a lifelong resident of Biloxi died September 17, 2008. 
Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband, Elbert Raymond; daughter, 
Elise Jon, and her longtime friend, Joseph Ewing. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery.

Mrs. Donna Lee Ross Scheid, age 69, resident of Long Beach, MS died September 
17, 2008, in Gulfport . 
Donna was born June 25, 1939, in Dunbar, WV to the late Harold and Lucille 
Ross. Her family heritage dates back to Betsy Ross, who sewed the first 
American flag. Mrs. Scheid was a great niece, several times removed. She was 
married December 22, 1962 to Donald Joseph Scheid. She was preceded in death 
by her parents; and a sister, Betsy Ross Montgomery. Burial: Long Beach City 
Cemetery.

Sept. 18
William Breazeale Jr., 77, of Gulfport, MS died Sept. 18, 2008. Burial: Biloxi 
National Cemetery.

SMSGT Carl Eugene Homan, USAF Retired, 79, of Gulfport, MS died September 18, 
2008, in Mobile, AL. Mr. Homan dedicated 26 years of his life serving his 
country around the world, but he was also a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam 
Wars. Mr. Homan was born May 11, 1929, in Aaronsburg, PA. He enlisted in the 
Air Force, married and settled with his family in Gulfport. He retired while 
stationed at Keesler Air Force Base. Preceded in death by his father, Roy 
Jacob Homan; mother Mary Winkelbecht Homan Long; first wife, Louise Morgan 
Homan, brothers, Robert Homan, Leonard Homan and Donald Homan. Burial: Biloxi 
National Cemetery. 

James H. Hood, age 71, resident of Gulfport, MS, died September 18, 2008, in 
Gulfport. Mr. Hood was born in Monroe County, MS. He was in the ROTC at MSU 
and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army before retiring from the MS 
National Guard after 23 years, achieving the rank of Lt. Col. He was preceded 
in death by his father, Halbert Ray Hood, and his sister, Louise Farrell. 
Funeral services: First Baptist Church of Gulfport, Highway 605. Burial will 
be in Amory, after services at Pickle Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bertha Lepre, 78, a Biloxi native, formerly of North Biloxi until the 
retirement from the Air Force of her now deceased husband, Roy Lepre (1996), 
also a Biloxi native. Died September 18, 2008 in McDonough, GA, her home for 
the past three years. She was a member of the Keesler AFB Hospital Auxiliary. 
Mrs. Lepre was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lepre, parents, Evelyn 
Barras Hollier and Lucien Hollier, and her sister, Margaret Hollier 
Delahousey. A committal service with family members will be held at the Biloxi 
National Cemetery where Mrs. Lepre will be interred next to her husband. 

Kevin John Necaise, age 54, of Jackson, LA, died September 18, 2008, in 
Jackson. Kevin is preceded in death by his father, Willie L. Necaise. Burial: 
Standard Sandhill Cemetery. 
Kathy A. Walker, 58 of Gulfport, died September 18, 2008. Funeral Services: 
Little Rock MB Church.She was preceded in death by her mother, Earnestine 
Penelton Lewis and a brother, Bobby Penelton. 

Sept. 19
Roger F. Avery, 46, died September 19, 2008 in Mobile, AL. He was born on May 
13, 1962, and served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his 
father, Otis Avery, and a brother, Anthony Avery. Graveside services: Gulf 
Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.

Carrie Linda Booth, 45, of Gulfport, died September 19, 2008 in Gulfport.

Richard Campbell, died Sept. 19, 2008 at his home in Palm Bay, FL, with his 
family beside him. Ricky was born Nov. 21, 1959. He grew up in Long Beach, MS, 
and graduated from Long Beach High School. Ricky and a friend owned and 
operated Jefferies and Campbell Construction Co. Inc. At the time of his death 
he was president of the company. Ricky was a Christian and of the Baptist 
Faith. He was preceded in death by his father Homer H. Campbell and a sister-
in-law Patricia Ann Bailey. A memorial was held in Melbourne, FL, Sunday Sept. 
21, 2008. At a later date, services for family and friends in MSwill be held.

Mrs. Edith Owens Causin, 55, of Biloxi, died September 19, 2008. Burial: 
D'Iberville Memorial Park.

Cecil Clinton, 82, died September 19, 2008 in Gulfport. He served in the first 
organized C. B. unit where he was stationed in Port Wimva. He was a veteran of 
World War II. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, two brothers and 
three sisters. 

Richard H. Campbell, 48, died September 19, 2008 in Palm Bay, FL. Born in 
Gulfport, MS on November 21, 1959 to the late Homer Haulton Campbell and 
Florence Elkins Campbell. He lived in Long Beach, MS until moving to FL over 
20 years ago. Private Services will be held at a later date.

Corey Alexander Jeanfreau, age 20, a resident of Gulfport, died September 19, 
2008, in Gulfport. Corey was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was 
a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Harrison Central 
High School. Burial: Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Lester Joseph Freche, 74, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, died September 
19, 2008. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery.
Edwin E. Kiser, 76, of Biloxi, died September 19, 2008. Services: Saulters-
Moore F.H., Prentiss, MS.

Sept. 20
Carolyn Bruni, age 94, of Gulfport, died September 20, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. 
Mrs. Bruni was born in Paterson, New Jersey after her family had immigrated to 
America from Italy.  She was married for over 40 years to her devoted husband, 
Dino. She worked in Paterson for 20 years and lived there until the death of 
her husband in 1978. She subsequently moved to the Gulf Coast and lived here 
since. She was a member of St. James Catholic. She was preceded in death by 
her parents, Joseph and Natalina Savini, a younger sister, Rosina, her 
husband, Dino. Burial: Floral Hills Cemetery. 

Mrs. Bertha Genin Feeney, 87, of Bay St. Louis, MS died September 20, 2008 in 
Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Genin Sr. 
and by her second husband, Terry Feeney, her son, Alvin Genin Jr., one 
brother, John Ploue Jr. and two sisters, Lucille Cannon and Esther Lanergan. 
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery. 

Carl Lee Gammell, age 46, of Gulfport,MS died September 20, 2008 in Gulfport. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Conny Lee Gammell. Burial: Coalville 
Cemetery, Woolmarket.

Francis Earl Jones Jr., age 50, of Gulfport, MS died September 20, 2008. 
Memorial: Bethlehem Baptist Church, Wiggins, Stone County, MS.

James Denny Wescovich, 84, a native of Biloxi, MS, died  September 20, 2008, 
in Biloxi. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II and a retired fire fighter with 
civil service at Keesler Air Force Base. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby 
Mae McQueen Wescovich; parents, Peter and Mary Ellen Wescovich; brothers and 
sisters, Cecelia Walker, Mable Lipscomb, Norita Wescovich, Alverta Wescovich, 
Francis Brannon, Lillian Dubaz, Peter Wescovich, Grace Broussard, Eugene 
Wescovich, Henry Wescovich and George Wescovich. Burial: Biloxi National 
Cemetery.

Calvin Joseph Willard, age 27, resident of Pass Christian, MS died September 
20, 2008, in Pass Christian. He was born in Bay St. Louis, and was a lifelong 
resident of Pass Christian. Mr. Willard was preceded in death by his 
grandparents, Henry and Terry Rachuba; grandfather, Johnny Willard; grand-
parents, Maria and Floyd Detiveaux; aunt, Susan Willard; uncle, Calvin 
Willard; and cousin, David Harshbarger.

Sept. 21
Mrs. Geraldine "Gerry" Allen, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 21, 
2008 in Gulfport. 
Geraldine was born on December 23, 1927 in Stanley County, NC. She was a 
member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and 
Ocean Springs Volunteer Fireman's Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Curtis L. Allen, Sr.; her parents, Milas Fred Austin and Mollie Mae 
Austin; a brother, Bob Austin and son-in-law, Robert J. Foster, Sr. Burial: 
Crestlawn Memorial Park, Jackson County, MS.

Jeffrey Louis Collins, son of Lawrence and Ruby Collins, Sr., born Tuesday, 
July 12, 1960 in Wilmington, NC. Died September 21, 2008.at Tulane Medical 
Center, New Orleans, LA. Jeffrey was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist 
Church. He graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1979. He was 
preceded in earthly death by his twin sister, Lydia Pearl Collins; his sister 
and best friend, Janice Yvette Collins Trotter and his brother, Lawrence 
Collins, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Alex and Jessie Collins and maternal 
grandparents, Henry Webb and Gertrude Webb Jones. Visitation: Shiloh 
Missionary Baptist Church, Gulfport with funeral service. Burial: Pine Ridge 
Gardens, 28th Street, Gulfport. 

Mrs. Ilsedore M. (Ella) Cooper, 61, of Biloxi, MS, died September 21, 2008, in 
Biloxi. Born in Germany on December 10, 1946 and was a former resident of 
Missouri. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Linden W. (Sonny) 
Cooper. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Floyd Goughenour, 74, of Gulfport, died Sept. 21, in Gulfport. 
Don Arthur Kuhn, age 62, of Biloxi, MS, died September 21, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. 
Kuhn was born in Belleville, IL and moved to Biloxi when he was 12 years old. 
He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1964. Don owned and operated Biloxi 
Souvenir Center along with his wife and both sons. The Kuhn family was in the 
souvenir business for 50 years. Mr. Kuhn was preceded in death by his parents, 
Arthur C. and Merle Mae Kuhn and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Poser. 
Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. 

Sept. 22
Nona Amos, age 47, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS died September 22, 2008 
in Gulfport. Nona was a graduate of Gulfport East High School, and she was 
retired from Donald Rafferty Law Firm. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, Darwin R. Amos and Winona "Nootsie" Henslee Amos; and her brother, 
Daryl T. Amos. Survivors include her brothers, Gray G. Amos and Dana D. Amos 
(Anita) and her niece Marie Amos. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. in 
the funeral home chapel.

Floyd James Goughenour,74, a resident of Gulfport, MS, died Sept. 22, 2008 in 
Gulfport. Born Oct. 4, 1933 in Pennsylvania. He served his country in the Air 
force and from there he retired from Stennis Space Center. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, James Stevenson; his wife, Mary Maude Harrison 
Goughenour; a sister Margaret Marie Goughenour; brothers, David Goughenour, 
Burl Goughenour, Glenn Goughenour and Edwin Goughenour; son, John E. Necaise. 
Burial: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. 

Arthur Leslie Lamey Sr., age 94, of North Biloxi, MS, died September 22, 2008, 
in Ocean Springs. Mr. Lamey was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leslie Lamey and Louisa Ross Lamey, 
four sisters, a granddaughter, and his first and second wives, Alice Odeal 
Lamey and Eula Mae Lamey. Burial: Biloxi City Cemetery. 

Larry Paul Marquez, 58, of New Orleans, LA and Pass Christian, MS died in Pass 
Christian on September 22, 2008. Mr. Marquez was born in New Orleans, La., on 
June 18, 1950. He was preceded in death by his father, John Marquez, his 
mother Bernice Bergeron Marquez, his brother Johnny Marquez, his sister-in-law 
Mary Ann Marquez, and his sister, Alice Marquez. Visitation: Our Lady of Good 
Counsel Church, Louisiana Ave, New Orleans. A private interment will follow at 
St. Joseph #1 Cemetery.

Sept. 23
Kenneth D. Everett, 62, of Gulfport, died September 23, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. 
He was born on Nov. 4, 1945, in Killeen, TX. Kenneth served in the Navy for 21 
years and served with distinction in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy 
and made his home in Gulfport, MS, where he worked for the Seabees providing 
equipment to the Navy. He was preceded by parents, D.L. and Elizabeth; and 
sister, Nelda Adams. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Lillian Ishee, 82, a life long resident of Gulfport, died September 23, 2008 
in Tyrone, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Ishee; 
parents, a brother and five sisters. Visitation: Free Church of God, Three 
Rivers Rd., Gulfport with the funeral service at the church. Interment will 
follow in the church cemetery. 

James Edward "Jimbo" Travis, 55, of Gulfport, died Sept. 23, 2008 in Gulfport, 
MS.

Charles Vogel, 66, of Biloxi, MS died September 23, 2008. Charles was born in 
Switzerland and came to the United States in 1963. He worked as a Chef in 
Houston, Texas. He was the Executive Chef at the Astrodome in Houston and Club 
Chef at the Warwick Hotel for 15 years. Charles retired in Biloxi in 2004. 

Sept. 24
Velma C. Coleman, 89, of Gulfport died Sept. 24, 2008 in Pass Christian. 
Thomas Wayne Johnson, 86, of Long Beach, MS, died Sept. 24, 2008, was sent 
from Riemann Family F. H., Long Beach, to Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Linda H. Matheny, age 65, died September 24, 2008, at her home in Long Beach, 
MS. Linda was born in Fayetteville, NC. She had lived in Long Beach since 
1984. Linda was a teacher and taught in Plantersville, MS, Waveland, MS, and 
retired in 2003 after 18 years as gifted class teacher at Long Beach Middle 
School. Linda was preceded in death by her infant son, Matthew William 
Matheny; by her parents, Bailey and Madeline Hall; and by her father-in-law, 
W. T. Matheny. Funeral service: First United Methodist Church, 2301 15th 
Street, Gulfport, MS. Burial: Floral Hills Cemetery.

Keaton Brennan-Blayze McQueen, age 3 months, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on 
Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Keaton was born on June 30, 2008. Graveside 
service: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport. 

Ralph Edwin Rishel, died September 24, 2008. Mr. Ralph Rishel was preceded in 
death by his wife, Mary Saucier Rishel; siblings: Horace Rishel, Glen Rishel, 
Laurence Rishel, Harry Rishel, Myrtle Rutledge, infant twin siblings; his 
grandson, Brodie Ray; and his son in law, John Spencer. Mr. Rishel served his 
country in Guam. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery.

Mrs. Lena B. Daniels Walker, 92, of Gulfport, died September 24, 2008. She was 
preceded in death by her husbands, Eddie Mack Daniels and Nick Walker; two 
children, Lorraine Daniels Gate and Willie Mack Daniels. Visitation: Little 
Rock Baptist Church, 4538 Old Pass Rd., Gulfport. Internment: Pine Ridge 
Garden, 28th St., Gulfport.

Sept. 25
Brenda Diane Bosarge, age 54, and a resident of Biloxi, died September 25, 
2008, in Biloxi. 

Myrtle Purchner Buck, age 84, of Biloxi, died September 25, 2008 in Gulfport. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T. Buck, Sr.; her son, 
Michael J. Buck; her parents, George Purchner, Sr. and Blanche Levens; and 
four brothers, George Purchner, Jr., Charles Purchner, Dr. John B. Levens, and 
Leslie (Buddy) Levens. Private services will be held.

James Earl Harper, age 66 of Gulfport, MS, died September 25, 2008 in 
Gulfport, MS. Services: Francis Burial: Monroe Memorial Park, Gulfport. 

Betty G. Herr, 86, Lancaster, PA, died September 25, 2008 at her home. She was 
the wife of Donald J. Herr. She was born in Lancaster County, daughter of the 
late David and Elizabeth Good Eschbach, Sr. Private funeral services at the 
convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United 
Methodist Church, 6121 Beatline Road, Long Beach, MS.

Clyde Holmon, 79, died September 25, 2008. Mr. Holmon was sent to Faith Chapel 
Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL for services and burial. Bradfort-O'Keefe, Biloxi, 
MS is in charge. 

Mrs. Oma (Kitty) Cook Loper, 87, formerly of Gulfport, MS, died September 25, 
2008 at the Northeast Community Hospice Hadlow Center, Jacksonville, FL. She 
is preceded in death by her husband, Kelsie B. Loper. Graveside services: 
Biloxi National Cemetery.

Nora E. (Stewart) Adams Parker, born May 27, 1938, died Sept 25, 2008 died in 
Pass Christian. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie C. Stewart; 
her brother, Daniel C. Stewart; and her husband, Joel B. Adams. A private 
memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Ruthie Reed, 80, of Gulfport died Sept. 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by 
her husband, K.D. Reed; parents, Charles and Cassie Wilks and five siblings. 
Interment: Monroe Memorial Park. 

Janice Woodcock Stewart, born October 30, 1946, died September 25, 2008 in 
Gulfport. After Hurricane Katrina, Jan helped many people and was recognized 
at a ceremony in Jackson, MS by MS Governor Barbour. Preceded in death by her 
father, B.C. Woodcock, Jr.; a brother, Roger D. Owens, her grand-parents, her 
aunt, Charlene Ladner; and a cousin, Donna K. Smith. Burial: Pine Ridge 
Gardens, Gulfport.

Mr. Glenn Thomas, age 51, of the Latimer Community, died September 25, 2008, 
in Ocean Springs. Mr. Thomas was born in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by 
his parents, George and Ella Thomas. Burial: Thomas Family Cemetery, Latimer, 
MS.

William Wisdom, age 60, died Sept. 25, 2008 in Biloxi, MS. 

Sept. 26
Mrs. Myrta Armstead Deatherage, 89, of Biloxi, MS died September 26, 2008 in 
Hattiesburg, MS. Myrta was born in Cheshire, CT. In 1942, Myrta married James 
Walsh. They were married two years when he was killed in France during WWII. 
She arrived in Honolulu by ship in 1951, where soon after her arrival she 
opened her own dance studio in Waikiki, next to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. On 
November 11, 1955, she married George Deatherage at the King Street 
Congregational Church in Honolulu, Hawaii. They eventually moved to Alaska. 
After George died in 2002, she moved to Biloxi to be near her son, Roy, of 
Gulfport. Mrs. Deatherage will be interred in the Makiki Cemetery in Honolulu, 
Hawaii. 

Julia "Judy" Ann Gleghorn Fischer, age 60 and a resident of Gulfport, died 
September 26, 2008, in Gulfport, MS.  Mrs. Fischer was a native of Walnut 
Ridge, AR, and was a member of Mississippi City United Methodist Church in 
Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Gleghorn. Memorial 
service: Mississippi City United Methodist Church.

Julia Fischer, age 60, and a resident of Gulfport, MS, died September 26, 2008 
in Gulfport. 

Mr. Atha M. Foster, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died September 26, 2008. Mr. Foster was 
preceded in death on May 31, 2008, by his wife, Elizabeth Foster, his parents, 
Atha and Lou Ella Foster, brothers, Granville Foster, James "Chops" Foster and 
Larry Foster and great-grandchildren. Atha was born April 10, 1928, in 
Maben, MS. After serving with the U. S. Navy he returned to MS. He married 
Elizabeth Jo Foster. They married June 25, 1953. He received his Masters 
degree in education and started his teaching career with the Biloxi Public 
School System. He taught U. S. History and Government many years before 
retiring from the Biloxi Public School System. He volunteered countless hours 
helping the Disabled American Veterans organization and holding numerous 
offices at the state and local levels. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Mrs. Shirley Jacquet Ouille, 76, of Ponchatoula, LA, born November 2, 1931, 
died September 26, 2008, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, LA. Shirley 
was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, and a graduate of Biloxi High School. 
Mrs. Ouille was preceded in death by her parents, Albert L. Jacquet and Emily 
Thompson Jacquet; her sister, Katherine Johanna Jacquet. Burial: Biloxi City 
Cemetery.

Sept. 27
Edward Bradley Childress, died September 27, 2008; was born to Edward Bradley 
Childress and Lela Robinson Childress on February 2, 1916, in Flora, 
Mississippi. The youngest of seven children. He graduated from Flora High 
School in 1936. Ed was drafted into the US Army and was assigned to General 
George Patton's 2nd Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia. Just prior to 
being deployed to Northern Africa with General Patton, he received orders to 
attend officer training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and was promoted to Warrant 
Officer. From June through December, 1945, Ed was assigned to the Asia/Pacific 
Theater as part of the occupation of Japan. He was honorably discharged from 
the Army in February, 1946, and returned home to MS. Interment: Flora 
Cemetery, Flora, Mississippi. 

Chief Warrant Officer Mitchell Ray Kiser, US Navy, Ret, age 66, of Gulfport, 
died September 27, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, 
Elsie Zornes of Firebrick, KY and A.B. Kiser of Carter County, KY.  Mitch was 
born in Grayson, Kentucky on May 25, 1942. He entered the US Army in 1961 and 
after a tour in Vietnam in 1963, he joined the US Navy Reserve where he 
retired as Chief Warrant Officer 04 in 1997. He was a Special Agent with the 
Inspector General's Office in Atlanta, GA and retired in 1999. He was a member 
of the Naval Reserve Association. Service: Bayou View Baptist Church, 
Gulfport. Burial with full military honors at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Larry C. Leggett, 71, of Gulfport died September 27, 2008. Mr. Leggett is 
preceded in death by his parents Robert and Leona Leggett; two brothers Ellis 
Alexander and Bobby Leggett; a sister Audrey Chiniche. Memorial service: New 
Hope Baptist Church. 

Ralph E. Rishel, 92, of Long Beach, MS died September 27, 2008. Burial: 
Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.
Annie Marie Tripp Towner, 83, of Gulfport, born  July 3, 1925, died Sept. 27, 
2008.

Betty J. Usey, age 78, of Gulfport, died September 27, 2008 in Gulfport. She 
was a native of Meridian, MS The funeral service will be at the Episcopal 
Church of the Mediator, Meridian, MS.

Sept. 28
Marvin E. Absher Jr., 70, was born in E. Rainelle, WV. He lived in Syracuse, 
NY before moving to Biloxi, MS. Marvin E. Absher Jr. died September 28, 2008 
in Gulfport. Marvin Absher requested a private service.

Mrs. Sarah Louise Jordan Allen, formerly of Biloxi, died Sept. 28, 2008 in 
Birmingham, AL. 

Luis Guillermo Alvarez, age 85, died September 29, 2008. He was a native of 
Puerto Rico, and a resident of Algiers, LA. Services: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Earl John Badinger, age 85, of Long Beach, MS died September 28, 2008 at his 
home in Long Beach, MS. Mr. Badinger was born in New Orleans, LA on February 
18, 1923. He was a World War II Veteran and retired with over 20 years from 
the U. S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Geraldine 
Tucker Badinger, his mother, Catherine Geissler Badinger, father, John Jacob 
Badinger, sister, Thelma Catherine Badinger, brother, Norman Badinger, son, 
Earl John Badinger, Jr., and granddaughter, Kimberly Sue Berglund. There will 
be a memorial service at a later date. 

Mrs. Sharon Samson Bush, 41, of Ocean Springs, died Sept. 28, 2008 at 
University Hospital, Jackson. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Moselle, is in charge 
of arrangements.

Jack Carnley, 81, died Sept. 9, 2008. Visitation: Magnolia Baptist Church, 
Vancleave. Service: Church. Burial: Church Cemetery.

Neil Joseph Cuevas, age 88, of Long Beach, MS, died September 28, 2008 in Pass 
Christian. He was born in Catahoula. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Cuevas; his son, John Jerry 
Cuevas; parents, Claude and Norine Cuevas; and 2 sisters, Ouida Mae Stiglet 
and Lillie Bobinger. Interment: Evergreen Gardens Cemetery.

Justin H. Fidlin, age 68 died 09/26/08, in Gulfport.

Avis L. Havard, 60 of Saucier, MS died 9/28/08 in Saucier. Graveside service 
at 2:30 p.m., Mon. 10/6/08 at Biloxi National Cemetery.

MSgt. (R) Stephen Edward Hric, 66, of Waveland, MS died September 29, 2008 in 
Gulfport. Graveside service: Biloxi National Cemetery.

John Geissinger, 84, of Biloxi, died Sept. 9, 2008. Service: Fatima Catholic 
Church. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.
Darryl Jiminez, 49, of Biloxi, September 28, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded 
in death by his mother, Mary Jiminez. Interment: Biloxi City Cemetery. 

Larry R. Mayo, Sr., 70, of Biloxi, MS, died September 28, 2008, in Biloxi. He 
was a retired U. S. Navy Veteran and worked with the FAA as an Air Traffic 
Controller and taught ATC at Keesler Air Force Base, accumulating a total of 
38 years of government service. Mr. Mayo was preceded in death by his parents 
and a brother, Ken Mayo. Visitation: Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi.

Ruby A. Walker, 96, of Gulfport died September 28, 2008 in Chicago, IL. 
Visitation: Community Fellow-ship Missionary Baptist Church, 4817 W. Madison 
St., Chicago IL. Funeral Services: Mercy Seat MB Church, Gulfport, MS. 
Interment: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Mrs. Carrie Elizabeth Walters Mobley, 67, died September 28, 2008. Visitation: 
George County, MS F.H. Parlor. Service: Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial: 
Church Cemetery.

Sept 29
Luis G. Alvarez, 85, died September 29, 2008. Graveside services: Biloxi 
National Cemetery.

Raymond L. Franz, age 86, a resident of Gulfport, died September 29, 2008, in 
Gulfport. Mr. Franz was born in Staunton, Ill on December 7, 1921. He served 
in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946, and retired from Civil Service at Keesler Air 
Force Base after 21 years. Burial: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.
Raymond Mitchell, 84, of Biloxi died September 29, 2008 in Biloxi. Burial: 
Biloxi National Cemetery. 

Sept. 30
Howard M. Levy, 62, of Gulfport died September 30, 2008 in Gulfport. He was 
preceded in death by his mother, Selma Levy. Services: Southern Memorial Park, 
Biloxi.

Infant Abbigail Pearce, of Pass Christian, died September 30, 2008 in Bay St. 
Louis, MS. Graveside service: Rotten Bayou Cemetery.

Netterine A. Theodore, 79, of Gulfport died September 30, 2008. Service: Mt. 
Pleasant U.M. Church, Gulfport. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Netterine Annette Walker Theodore, age 79 of Gulfport, MS died Tuesday, 
September 30, 2008 at home in Gulfport. She was a member of Mount Pleasant 
United Methodist. Visitation: Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, Turkey 
Creek. Burial: Biloxi National Cemetery.

Byron J. Walker, 44, of Gulfport, died September 30, 2008. He was a graduate 
of Long Beach High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shilo and 
May Bertha Walker and one brother, Fredrick Walker. Funeral Services: Lockett-
Williams, Gulfport.

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