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Zoe Frances Butler

Zoe Frances Butler

Aug 22, 2008

Mrs. Zoe Frances Jones Butler, age 88, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008, in Ocean Springs. She was born in Brinkley, Arkansas on May 1, 1920, and her family moved to Jackson, MS where she graduated from Central High School in 1938. Mrs. Butler received a vocal music scholarship to Louisiana State University and was involved...

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Ruby Conrad

Ruby Conrad

Aug 22, 2008

Ruby DeShazo Conrad, age 82 and a resident of Bay St. Louis, entered into God's loving arms on Friday, August 22, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Conrad was born on July 1, 1926 in New Orleans, LA, and lived there until retiring to Bay St. Louis, MS, 19 years ago. She retired from Fireman's Fund Insurance Company after 22 years of...

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Bonnie Warren

Bonnie Warren

Aug 22, 2008

Mrs. Bonnie Dean Benjamin Warren, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, August 22, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Warren was sent from the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Forest Hill Funeral Home in Memphis, TN for services and burial. For more information, please call Forest Hill Funeral Home at (901)396-8713.

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Dorothy E. Eighmey

Dorothy E. Eighmey

Aug 21, 2008

Dorothy E. Eighmey, 68, born in Laurel on December 24, 1939, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Eighmey was a member of Handsboro United Methodist Church and was formerly involved with the Order of the Eastern Star. She worked for Red Cross for many years. Mrs. Eighmey will be greatly...

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Julius J. C. """" Dudley

Julius J. C. """" Dudley

Aug 21, 2008

Mr. Julius """"J.C."""" Dudley, age 59, resident of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2008, in Gulfport. J.C. was born in Elizabeth, NJ and grew up in Staten Island, NY and Worcester, NY, where he graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee during the Vietnam War. He married Linda Wojes in 1971...

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Paul Parnigoni

Paul Parnigoni

Aug 21, 2008

Paul Angelo Parnigoni, age 57, and a resident of Gulfport, died on August 21, 2008, in D'Iberville. Paul was the owner of Gentry's Body Shop in Gulfport, an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. One of his other great pass times was riding his Harley Davidson. He professed his faith at an early age and was baptized at...

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Virginia Mitchell

Virginia Mitchell

Aug 21, 2008

Virginia Mitchell, 78 of Gulfport, MS died on Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Gulfport. Preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Harold K. Mitchell. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. With visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial...

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David Shoemake

David Shoemake

Aug 20, 2008

MSgt David E. Shoemake, Sr., USAF retired, age 73, of Saucier passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Shoemake served his country during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam war. After he retired from the Air Force, he worked as a photographer and a camera repair man. He was a member of the VFW and Elks Lodge. Mr....

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B B Hayes

B B Hayes

Aug 20, 2008

Mr. B B Hayes, Sr., age 71, resident of Saucier, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Hayes served in the U.S. Army, was a true handyman, and was true to his church, Temple Baptist Church, Gulfport. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. He was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be...

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Dorothy Montgomery

Dorothy Montgomery

Aug 20, 2008

Dorothy Montgomery, 78, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, of Biloxi, died in Zachary, LA on August 20, 2008. Dorothy was born January 25, 1930 in Noble, LA to Paul and Marcelina Sepulvado. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Paul H. and Herbert Sepulvado, and her sisters, Cerena Mae Logan and Catherine Rivers. She is survived...

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Onita Pennylegion

Onita Pennylegion

Aug 19, 2008

Mrs. Onita Collins Pennylegion, age 92, resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, in Pass Christian with her family by her side. Mrs. Pennylegion was born in the Cuevas community, here on the Coast, to the late Henry Oliver and Maggie Collins. She was a homemaker and was a former telphone operator for South Central Bell...

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Sharon Ray

Sharon Ray

Aug 18, 2008

Sharon Ray, age 53 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Monday, August 18, 2008, in Mobile, AL. Sharon was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a member of the Baptist faith and loved to play Bingo. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas & Edna Roberts and her sister-in-law, Shirley Farr. She is...

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Dorris Paulette Sherrell

Dorris Paulette Sherrell

Aug 18, 2008

Dorris Paulette Johnson Dale Sherrell, age 63, resident of Woolmarket passed away on Monday, August 18, 2008, in Houston, TX. Mrs. Sherrell was born in Mize, MS and grew up in Magee. She became a medical technologist and practiced for 11 years before retiring to become a full time wife and mother. An avid bridge player, she was a member...

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Billy Tompkins

Billy Tompkins

Aug 17, 2008

Billy E. (Cuz) Tompkins, age 82, of Saucier, passed away at home early Sunday, August 17, 2008. He was born in Kilmichael, MS on January 20, 1926 to James V. (JV) and Emma Lee Tompkins. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Virginia, Eddie Ruth, Bertie Mae, Dorothy, and Shirley; and three brothers, Ronald, Donald, and James....

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Joseph Martire

Joseph Martire

Aug 16, 2008

Joseph A. Martire, age 69 and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Gulfport. Joseph was a resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois for 39 years and retired to Biloxi, Mississippi for the last five years. He was veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara; two brothers, George...

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Mary Evelyn Torries

Mary Evelyn Torries

Aug 16, 2008

Mary Evelyn Torries, age 70, of Ocean Springs, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Torries was a native of Hattiesburg and a long-time resident of Ocean Springs. She worked for the D'Iberville Post Office and was a bus driver for St. Martin Schools. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi and a member of...

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Elmer Watts

Elmer Watts

Aug 16, 2008

Elmer R. Watts, age 84, of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at home after a lengthy illness of COPD. Mr. Watts was born June 18, 1924 in Bothwell, MS and moved to the Gulf Coast in 1936. He attended Gulfport High School, worked at Auto Electric, joined the Navy in 1943, and served 2½ years with the...

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Mildred Wikstrand

Mildred Wikstrand

Aug 15, 2008

Mildred Wikstrand, age 95, and a resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 15, 2008 in Mobile. A native and long time resident of Gulfport, MS, Mrs. Wikstrand was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church in Gulfport. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded...

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Laura Gonzales

Laura Gonzales

Aug 15, 2008

Laura Lee Gonzales, age 76 and a resident of Pass Christian, died Friday, August 15, 2008 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Felix Gonzales; 3 brothers and 5 sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Louise """"Lou"""" Dominick; 2 grandsons, Henry Dominick Jr. (Betty) and Christopher Dominick (Jennifer); 4 great-granddaughters, Monica, Kierstien, Harley and Chrisjenn;...

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Joy Mayer Sangree

Joy Mayer Sangree

Aug 15, 2008

Joy Mayer Sangree, 84, of Gulfport passed away at home on August 15, 2008. She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and had been a resident of the MS Coast most of her adult life. She enjoyed painting porcelain china and one of her greatest joys was sharing them with family and friends. She was preceded in death...

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