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Sharon Jane Parke

Sharon Jane Parke

Sep 13, 2010

Sharon Jane Soder Parke, age 50 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010, in Biloxi. Sharon was a longtime resident of Biloxi, served in the U.S. Air Force for 5 years, and was a fulltime mother. She is survived by her husband, Richard Parke; her children, Christopher Chace, Jamie Lynn Chace, Andrew Weissert, and Tanner...

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Bevis E. Bennett II

Bevis E. Bennett II

Sep 13, 2010

Bevis E. Bennett, II, 64, of Metairie, LA, died 9/13/10, in New Orleans, LA. Graveside service 9/23/10 at 10:30 AM at Evergreen Cemetery, Gpt. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, in charge. Service SEP 23. 10:30 AM Evergreen Cemetery 28th Street Gulfport, MS, US, 39501

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Dorothy Dottie Starr

Dorothy Dottie Starr

Sep 13, 2010

Dorothy ""Dottie"" Staff, age 93, died Monday, September 13, 2010 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Arrangements are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home, 9113 Kiln DeLisle Road, Pass Christian, MS.

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John Edward Lambeth

John Edward Lambeth

Sep 13, 2010

John Edward Lambeth, yacht captain and award-winning journalist, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, at his home in Gulfport. He was 62. John was a U.S. Navy veteran who served as an aviation fire control technician during the Vietnam War aboard the Ticonderoga. Upon his return, he accepted a job in law enforcement, serving as the nation's youngest police chief, in...

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Melvin "Pappy" Papizan

Melvin "Pappy" Papizan

Sep 12, 2010

Melvin ""Pappy"" Papizan, age 68, of Long Beach, died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at home. Mr. Papizan was born in Crystal Springs, MS and was a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He retired in 2003 from the V.A. Hospital in Gulfport where he was a Recreational Therapist. Mr. Papizan was a member of the First United Methodist Church...

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Freda Salley

Freda Salley

Sep 12, 2010

Freda Salley, 82, of Gautier, MS passed away September 12, 2010, at River Chase Nursing Home where she was cared for by the wonderful staff along with the Southern Care Hospice in her final days. Freda, to her friends, was born on June 23, 1928, in Birmingham, AL. She graduated from Herbert Phillips High School in Birmingham, AL. She received...

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Kermit Cuevas

Kermit Cuevas

Sep 11, 2010

Mr. Kermit J. Cuevas, age 69, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Gulfport. Mr. Cuevas was born to Theofield and Hilda Hoda Cuevas on August 19, 1941. He was retired from Highway Express as manager and Lee Engineering. Mr. Cuevas was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, and his parents. He is survived...

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Mary Carmelita Blake

Mary Carmelita Blake

Sep 11, 2010

Mary Carmelita Blake, 94, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Gulfport. Carmie as know to her many friends and family was born in Philedelphia, PA and raised in Point Pleasant, NJ moving to Gulfport with her husband and children in 1945. She was a retired registered nurse and a graduate of South Balto General Hospital, School of...

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Bernice Brown

Bernice Brown

Sep 11, 2010

Bernice Eley Brown, 82, of Gulfport, died Saturday, September 11, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Brown was born in Vancleave on September 1, 1928. She was a lifetime member of the VFW and DAV, and was a volunteer at the VA hospital and former Naval Home, where she spent countless hours. Mrs. Brown was also an active member of the...

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Judy L Masters

Judy L Masters

Sep 10, 2010

Judy L. Masters, 61, formerly of Pass Christian passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 in Gulfport. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 10, 1949 and lived the majority of her life in Pass Christian. Judy was one of the original dealers at Casino Magic in Bay St. Louis. She was active in darts and pool leagues. She will...

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H. Lynn Sanderson

H. Lynn Sanderson

Sep 10, 2010

H. Lynn Sanderson, 79, of Gulfport passed away at home on Friday, September 10, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, Basil Sanderson and Hazel Gaddy; his grandson, Corey A. Jeanfreau; and his sister, Frances Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Sanderson; his children, Roberta (Scott) Sanderson and Arthur (Kim) Sanderson; his half sisters, Mary...

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Joseph "JoJo" Craig

Joseph "JoJo" Craig

Sep 10, 2010

Joseph ""JoJo"" Craig, Jr., 55, of Gulfport passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010 in Gulfport. Joe was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake, MS. He died as he lived, helping others. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Craig, Sr. and Virel Craig; and his sisters, Johnene Spooner and Betty Breland. He is survived by...

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Margaret Waltenburg

Margaret Waltenburg

Sep 10, 2010

Margaret Waltenburg, 79, of Wiggins passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 in Wiggins. She was born in St. Clair, Michigan to Bruce and Evelyn VanBuskirk. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Evelyn VanBuskirk; brothers, David, Michael, Robert, and Donald VanBuskirk; and sister, Janice Miller. Margaret is survived by her sons, John (Lisa) Williams of Luzerne, MI,...

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James Edward Harris

James Edward Harris

Sep 9, 2010

James ""Edd"" Edward Harris, age 65 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Thursday, September 9, 2010, in Biloxi. Mr. Harris is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest & Doris Rogers Harris; his brother, John W. Harris. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Lee Robertson Harris of Gulfport; his son, Edward Lee Harris; his granddaughter, Hannah Grace Harris;...

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John Alan Bishop

John Alan Bishop

Sep 8, 2010

Mr. John Alan Bishop, Sr. was born on June 12, 1944 in Sidney, NE. His battle with cancer ended the night of September 8, 2010 in Pass Christain, MS at his home surrounded by his family. John was a big man with an even bigger heart. Everyone who met him knew he was a special person. John enjoyed sports more...

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Mckinley Grace Wallace

Mckinley Grace Wallace

Sep 8, 2010

Mckinley Grace Wallace, infant daughter of Nolan Wallace & Jessica Sowles, died 9/8/2010. She is survived by her mother Jessica Sowles and father Nolan Wallace; grandparents Rodger and Margo Sowles; aunt, Stevie Lynn Sowles; great grandparents, Ed and Gail Anderson; a cousin, Bailiegh Wallace; grandparents, David and Tammie Wallace; uncles Matthew Wallace and Tanner Wallace; great grandparents, Abraham and Beverly...

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James M. Christian

James M. Christian

Sep 8, 2010

James M. Christian, age 60 and a resident of Biloxi, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Biloxi. Mr. Christian was a lover of music and cars, and especially enjoyed the Gulf Coast waters. He enjoyed his career in retail sales, and was a devout Christian. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Christian. He is survived by his...

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Edna Byrd

Edna Byrd

Sep 7, 2010

Mrs. Edna Byrd, 76, a Mississippi native, was born in Sontag, MS. A member of Grace Baptist Church, Saucier, MS, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on September 7, 2010. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. We will miss her beautiful singing, our lose in Heaven's gain. Without her wonderful cooking, our table will never...

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Sheila Ruth Casey

Sheila Ruth Casey

Sep 6, 2010

Sheila R. Casey, age 63, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010, in Biloxi. Mrs. Casey was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of Red Hat Society and a member of Woolmarket Baptist Church. She touched everyone's life in a profound way and will be deeply missed by many. Mrs. Casey was preceded...

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Elaine Morgan

Elaine Morgan

Sep 6, 2010

Elaine Morgan, 64, of Long Beach passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010 in Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richardson. She is survived by her husband, Lynn E. Morgan; her children, Richard Hazel, Jeffrey Hazel, Valerie Lindell, Steven Hazel, and Michael Morgan; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Tapp, Elizabeth Morgan, Lauren Tapp, Leslie Morgan,...

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