OBITUARIES

Jan 5, 2013

Henry Tilton Barrale, age 72, of Long Beach, passed away on January 5, 2013.He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Daisy ""Ethel"" Barrale and his father, Louis Barrale, Sr., a brother, Louis Barrale, Jr., and a sister Rosie Ann Crutchfield.Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Barrale, his beloved dog ""Buddy"" and other relatives.Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 8,...

Jan 5, 2013

Sandra ""Sonnie"" Kay Taylor Bennett, age 69, of Pearlington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on January 5, 2013, after a 3 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Virgil Taylor, her mother, Betty Ross Kirkhart, and a brother, William Bill Taylor. Sonnie is survived by her husband of 47...

Jan 4, 2013

Gloria Ann Carter Carey, age 71, of Poplarville, died on Friday, January 4, 2013, in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Carey was born in Yazoo City, MS to Archie Lee and Cordie Sullivan Carter, and was their last living child. She was a plant lover, enjoyed watching football, and was a member of The Beginnings Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 4, 2013

Kathryn Dianne Knowles, 58, of Gulfport, died on Friday, January 4, 2013. Mrs. Knowles was a retired nurse. She was of the Baptist faith. Her hobbies included flower gardening and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Knowles; her parents, Bingham Dodson and Martha Davis; and her son, David Reyes. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Reyes of...

Jan 4, 2013

Estelle Hawkins Maxwell, a resident of Daphne, Ala., and formerly of Long Beach, Miss., passed away Friday, January 4, 2013, in Daphne. Born in Yazoo City, Miss., Mrs. Maxwell grew up in Jackson, Miss. She began studying voice as a 10-year-old soprano prodigy. The Central High School graduate and second-generation Millsaps College student completed her music and vocal performance degree...

Jan 4, 2013

Jeanne Mahoney McCollister, born April 21, 1944, in Pittsfield, MA, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013, in New Orleans. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and devoted her life to Christ and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny McCollister; her parents, Robert E. and Dorothy T. Mahoney; brother, Robert S. Mahoney; and...

Jan 4, 2013

Sara Tumlin Kriss, 79 formerly of Biloxi, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on January 4, 2013. Mrs. Kriss was born in Albany, GA on May 22, 1933, and has lived on the coast since 1952. She worked for AT&T, and then worked for the US Postal Service for 20 years. She was preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2013

Ervin Yates, age 68 and a resident of Biloxi, died on Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Gulfport. Mr. Yates was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi, to Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in Opeleika, AL for services and burial. For more information, please call Frederick-Dean Funeral Home at (334)745-4667.

Jan 3, 2013

Chief Michael John Jones, U.S. Navy, Retired, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Long Beach, MS. Chief Jones was born in Sidney, MT. He served in the United States Navy for 22 years before his retirement. His service included four tours in Vietnam, multiple aircraft carrier deployments, recruitment duties in MN, and several...

Jan 2, 2013

Clyde Allen Hartley, age 83, passed away January 2, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born July 13, 1929 to the late Clyde M. and Zella Arnold Hartley in Tchula, MS. In 1946, Mr. Hartley graduated from Carr Central High School in Vicksburg, MS. After high school, he enlisted in the Unites States Marine Corp on August 20, 1946 and was...

Jan 2, 2013

Jan 2, 2013

Mrs. Verna Mae Necaise Ladner, age 85, lifelong resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Mrs. Ladner was born to Loumbias ""Frank"" and Elvenia Cuevas Necaise. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a former recipient of the Lumen Christi award for St. Williams' parish. She retired from Pass Christian Industries...

Dec 31, 2012

Opal Heflin Welch, age 92, of Gulfport, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Gulfport. Mrs. Welch was preceded in death by her husband, Ray L. Welch, a daughter, Gail Welch Dickens, her parents and several siblings. Survivors include her children, Brenda Welch VanCourt, Donald Ray Welch, a son-in-law, Elmer C....

Dec 31, 2012

Howard Brooks McWhorter was born on September 26th 1929 to Clifton and Esther R.L. McWhorter in Kosciusko, MS. He was born into eternal life on December 31st 2012.His life was marked by service to God, Country, Family and Community. A 30 year veteran of the Navy Dental Corps, , he retired to private life in Biloxi, MS in 1983. While...

Dec 31, 2012

Josh McCoy, age 32, of Gulfport, passed away on December 31, 2012, in Long Beach, MS. He was a life-long resident of Gulfport and while he traveled through many other states he kept coming back to his hometown. He held many different jobs in his short life but was most happy with the welding career he was in for the...

Dec 31, 2012

Steven Peter Jenk, age 60 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Gulfport. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 6pm at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. For more information, please call (228)539-9800....

Dec 30, 2012

Fran Rees Talley, age 66, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012, in Long Beach. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Friday, January 4, 2013, at Chapman Oaks, 210 Roberts Ave., Long Beach, MS 39560 Service JAN 4 Chapman Oaks 210 Roberts Ave. Long Beach, MS, US

Dec 30, 2012

Richard Dee Bowerman Jr. lost his life long battle with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome type 4 early Sunday morning. He was a beloved husband, son, brother and friend. He was a Latter Day Saint. He was survived by his amazing wife, Jasmine Bluehouse Bowerman; his adoptive mother, Lucy L. Palmer; his biological mother, Cherry Learn and his father, Michael Learn; his biological...

Dec 29, 2012

Edward A. Wells, 67, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012, after a very brief fight with cancer. He was born in Ridley Park, PA and lived in Gulfport for the past 20 years. Ed was a wonderful husband and Hun who loved fishing and was an avid Saints fan. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and then worked...

Dec 27, 2012

David Wayne ""DaeDae"" Gray passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the age of 23. He was dedicated to his family making sure everyone was taken care of. For many years, he was his grandfather, Thomas, Sr.'s caretaker. He loved spending time with his niece and she was his heart. DaeDae loved to hunt and fish; and he was a...