Fred Claitor Bailey
Funeral: 2 p.m. today at Crowder Baptist Church.
LAMBERT - Mr. Fred Claitor Bailey, 82, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Lambert.
Mr. Bailey was born June 18, 1917, in Zama and was a retired farmer. He was a member of Crowder Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Will and Agnes Heflin Bailey.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Osborn Bailey of Lambert; a daughter, Katherine B. Bradford of Gulfport; three sons, Fred Bailey Jr. of Lambert and Glenn Bailey and Van Bailey, both of Batesville; three sisters, Myrle Barrows of Fair Oaks, Calif., Myrtis Womble of Clarksdale and Ruth Reans of Sledge; a brother, Malcolm Bailey Sr. of Lambert; and seven grandchildren.
A service will be at 2 p.m. today at Crowder Baptist Church with burial in Batesville Magnolia Cemetery. Dickins Funeral Home in Batesville is in charge of arrangements.
The family prefers memorials to Children's Village, Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson.
Norman Forehand
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.
BILOXI - Norman Forehand, 93, of Biloxi, died Friday, May 5, 2000, in Biloxi.
Our Special Daddy, Norman Forehand, Born 1906, on a very special day, 25th of December, left this earth to go to his heavenly home on May 5, 2000, age 93.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Henrietta Graham Forehand; his father, Julius Forehand; mother, Sabra Dobson Forehand; brothers, John Lenord, Eldridge, E.W. "Bud" Forehand; sisters, Annie Simmons, Pearl Slade, Alice Shoemaker, Ruth Kriss, Martha "Sis" Trealor, Dora McQueen; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, all of Biloxi.
He is survived by his son, Earl Forehand, and grandsons, Joe and his wife, Tammy, and William Forehand; daughter Earlean and son-in-law, Grant Scarborough; grandchildren, Dr. Norman A. Scarborough of Clarksville, TN, Michael and his wife, Janet Scarborough, and stepsons of North Biloxi, and Janet Mercer of Winter Fall, Fla.; one sister, Leona Wright of Brookville, Indiana; a bushel of nieces and nephews and great-grandchildren.
He is a member of the Ramsey Creek Baptist Church. His employment was at the old Biloxi Canning Company where he was a fisherman and oysterman, pulpwood cutter and a bridge tender on the old D'Iberville Bridge where he retired. When asked what his hobby was, he said "work."
The family wishes to thank Brother Barney O'Neal for being so faithful to come and pray with him and for him. Brother Kenny Byrd, Dr. Valerie Lenox and Dr. David Clause. All our friends that prayed for him and with him. Also, Professional Home Health Care Nurse Debbie Skinner.
Visitation will be Monday, May 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi. Services will be Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with burial in Coalville Cemetery next to his wife.
James Fountain
ST. MARTIN - James Fountain, 81, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Biloxi.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.
James T. Ladner
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riemann Funeral Home Chapel, 25th Avenue, Gulfport.
GULFPORT - James T. "J.T." Ladner, 73, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Gulfport.
Mr. Ladner was a native of Barth and a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was retired as the director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Gulfport. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tunas P. and Lillian Necaise Ladner; and two brothers, Lamar Ladner and Chester Ladner.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas D. "Tommy" Ladner of Mandeville, La., and James Ronald Ladner of Gulfport; a brother, Theron Ladner of the Rocky Hill Community; three sisters, Mary Katherine Green of Gulfport, Yvonne Killegrew of Long Beach and Jean Necaise of the White Cypress Community; a longtime companion, Carol Pitts of Gulfport; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 tonight at Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue, Gulfport. A service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Long Beach City Cemetery.
The family prefers memorials to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Hospice, P.O. Box 1810, Gulfport, MS 39502.
John O. Long
BAY ST. LOUIS - Mr. John O. Long, 66, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Biloxi.
Arrangements are incomplete at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport.
Vera Lyons
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riemann Funeral Home Chapel, 25th Avenue, Gulfport.
GULFPORT - Vera Roberts Lyons died peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2000, following a lengthy illness.
She was predeceased in 1999 by her devoted husband of fifty-four years, Robert Marcus Lyons, and is survived by her beloved four children, Judith Lyons of Long Beach, Dianne Lyons Dove of Houston, TX, Phyllis Evans Sweeney of Westport, MA, Phineas Derryl Evans of Huntsville, AL, and two sons-in-law, James J. Sweeney of Westport, MA and Roy E. Dove of Houston, TX. She is survived by four grandchildren, Cathleen Stepchuck of Northport, AL, Lesley Sweeney of Merano, Italy, Allyson Sweeney of Boston, MA, and Bryan Dove of Austin, TX, and three great-granddaughters, Anna, Sara Beth and Courtenaye Olivia Stepchuck of Northport, AL.
She is also survived by three brothers, Paul E. Roberts, Wilburn Roberts and Boyd Roberts, all residing in Biloxi, and three sisters, Jane Hurlbert of Gulfport, Clara Graves of Biloxi and Betty Mosley of Birmingham, AL.
She was born in the Success Community on November 21,1914, the first child of Hubert Garner Roberts and Iduma Gill Roberts. She attended school in Success and later worked in the Keesler AFB Library and Tech Order Department where she met and later married Robert Lyons in 1945. She spent the rest of her life in devotion to her husband and children, and enjoyed gardening, reading, and traveling.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2000, at Riemann Funeral Home, 1718 25th Avenue, Gulfport. A service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Coalville Cemetery.
Rev. Walter McCraw
Funeral: 10 a.m. today at Riemann Funeral Home Chapel, 25th Avenue, Gulfport.
LONG BEACH - Rev. Walter McCraw, 82, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Gulfport.
Rev. McCraw was a longtime resident of Philadelphia, Miss., and had been a resident of the Coast for 42 years. He was the former pastor of Northward Baptist Church in Gulfport and formerly pastored churches in Philadelphia and Jones County. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and attended seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and New Orleans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, A.B. and Edith Walter McCraw; and a brother, A.B. McCraw Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Lee McCraw of Long Beach.
Visitation was held Sunday at Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue, Gulfport. A service will be at 10 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel. A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. in Sandtown Cemetery in Philadelphia, Miss.
The family prefers memorials to the First Baptist Church of Bay St. Louis.
Joseph C. Necaise
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Lizana.
GULFPORT - Joseph C. "J.C." Necaise, 70, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Gulfport.
Mr. Necaise was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Lizana, the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Columbus in Lizana.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Philman Necaise and Byron Necaise; a daughter, Evelina Necaise Helton; his parents, Lembise "Frank" and Elvena Cuevas Necaise; a brother, Bobby Necaise; and three sisters, Viellia Ladner, Florentina Edwards and Elyslee Necaise.
Survivors include a son, Phillip Necaise of Gulfport; four daughters, Pauline Blackwell and Patricia Allen, both of Gulfport, Becky Necaise and Aileen Cuevas, both of Kiln; a brother, Marvin Necaise of Pass Christian; two sisters, Verna Mae Ladner of Pass Christian and Barbara Ann Cuevas of Kiln; a stepsister, Helen Ladner of Pass Christian; 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchil- dren.
Visitation will be after 6 tonight at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, U.S. 49 North, Gulfport with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. A procession will leave the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday for a 2 p.m. service at St. Ann Catholic Church in Lizana. Burial will be in Wolf River Cemetery.
Amelia C. O'Keefe
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Marion Chapel at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral in Biloxi.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amelia C. O'Keefe, 95, of Washington, D.C., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. O'Keefe was married to the late General John A. O'Keefe, who was the former mayor of Biloxi and Adjutant General for the State of Mississippi. She was the former queen of Les Masque Carnival Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband, General John A. O'Keefe.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Obrimski of Garrett Park, MD; four grandchildren, Harry Smith, Beth Dennis, Margaret Bonacorda and Sharon Portillo; and six great-grandchildren.
Mass will be Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. in Marion Chapel of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral where friends may call one hour before service time. Burial will be in Biloxi National Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.
The family prefers memorials be made to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, O'Keefe Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 279, Garrett Park, MD 20896.
Edna Rutledge
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at National Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksdale.
PASS CHRISTIAN - Edna Watts Rutledge, 86, of 307 Lorraine Ave., died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Pass Christian.
Mrs. Rutledge was born Oct. 5, 1913, in Belzoni and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Clarksdale.
Survivors include a daughter, Norma Rutledge White of Clinton; two sons, Dr. David Rutledge of Kingwood, Texas, and Donald Rutledge of Pass Christian; a sister, Eunice Offenhiser of Clarksdale; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grand- children.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at National Funeral Home in Clarksdale. A service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Oakridge Cemetery in Clarksdale.
Angeline C. Singer
PASS CHRISTIAN - Mrs. Angeline C. Singer, 80, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Long Beach.
Arrangements are incomplete at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport.
Janet E. Whitcomb
PICAYUNE - Janet E. Whitcomb, 68, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Slidell.
Mrs. Whitcomb was a native of Bristol, Vt., and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Whitcomb of Picayune; a son, Robert J. Whitcomb of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Patricia Sanders of Tallahassee, Fla.; three brothers; a sister; and six grandchildren.
A private service will be held. McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune is in charge of arrangements.
Jefferson Davis Burton
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.
D'IBERVILLE - Jefferson Davis "JD" Burton, 71, of D'Iberville, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Biloxi.
Mr. Burton was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Coast and a resident of D'Iberville for over 43 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Burton was a carpenter and a construction worker.
Mr. Burton was a loving husband, father, "Pa Pa" and brother. "JD" had a very caring and generous heart. He loved to fish and be outdoors. "JD" always had many stories and memories to share with his family and friends. He touched many lives while he was with us and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Caleb and Maggie Ladnier Burton; a daughter, Lili Marlene Burton; three sisters, Bernice Gingerella, Margie Burton and Annie Burton; and two brothers, Clyde Burton and Joseph "Buddy" Burton.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy Alley Burton; four daughters, Marjorie "Ann" and Wayne Wilkerson of Larue, Cindy and James "Greg" Rutland, Debra "Kay" Burton and Jody Dimitry, and Laurie Burton and Toby Theriot, all of D'Iberville; two sons, Edwin "Joey" and Nancy Burton, and Jeffery Burton, all of D'Iberville; two brothers, Floyd Burton and George Burton of Biloxi; five grandchildren, Jeremy Wilkerson, Justin Wilkerson, Jaimie Wilkerson, Alyssa Burton and Dusty Burton; a good loving friend, Vernon King; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi where friends may call one hour before service time. Burial will be in D'Iberville Memorial Park.
Christopher Lee Byrd
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holder-Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Point.
VANCLEAVE - Mr. Christopher Lee Byrd, 19, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Pascagoula.
Chris was born July 4, 1980, in Pascagoula and was a former student at Vancleave High School. He was employed with West Building Materials and attended Vancleave Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his mother, Anna Cannette of Vancleave; a sister, April White of Hurley; and his grandmother, Christine Kallsten of Ocean Springs.
A service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holder-Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Point where friends may call from noon until service time. Burial will be in Serene Memorial Gardens in Escatawpa.
Linda Kay Fraiser
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gautier.
GAUTIER - Linda Kay Patton Fraiser, 46, of Gautier, died Sunday, June 4, 2000 at her residence.
She was born June 18, 1953, in Gulfport. Mrs. Fraiser was a teacher for 23 years having taught at Singing River Elementary and Jackson Elementary. She received a Master's degree in elementary education at the University of South Alabama, a Bachelor's degree in elementary education at Delta State University, and an Administration Specialty degree at the University of South Alabama. Linda was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gautier.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Patton.
Survivors include her husband of 16 years, James A. "Jim" Fraiser Jr. of Gautier; her mother, Sylvia E. Patton of Bay St. Louis; a son and daughter, James Anderson "Jay" Fraiser III and Catherine Anne "Cae" Fraiser, both of Gautier; three sisters and three brothers, Patsy Ellis of Bay St. Louis, Carolyn Smith of Jackson, Diane Patton of Bay St. Louis, Edward Patton of the Dedeaux Community, Edwin Patton and Danny Patton, both of Bay St. Louis; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Futtrell Fraiser of Brandon.
Visitation will be Monday, June 5, 2000, from 6 to 9 p.m. at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gautier. The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gautier with Father Patrick Hayes and Father Michael Kelleher officiating. Interment will be in Crestlawn Cemetery in Ocean Springs.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1922, Pascagoula, MS 39568.
Arrangements are by O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gautier, www.legacy.com.
Donald Ray Greer
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. today in the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.
GULFPORT - Retired Navy SMC Donald Ray Greer, 65, died Friday, June 2, 2000, in Biloxi.
Mr. Greer was born in Glomawr, Ky., and was retired from the Navy, serving in the Korean conflict and two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where he received a bachelor of science degree in history and a graduate of William Carey College where he received a master's degree in education. He owned and operated Universal Motors in Gulfport for 12 years and was a teacher at Phillips Junior College for several years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Rebecca Campbell Greer; a brother, Patrick Charles Greer; and a sister, Barbara Greer Lucas.
Survivors include his wife, Deronda "Dee" Greer of Gulfport; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Barker of Sarasota, Fla.; a son, Donald R. Greer, Jr., of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Kim Bailey Russell of Gulfport and Tina Bailey Beaver of Lexington, N.C.; a son, Robin Curtis Bailey of St. Martin; a brother, Lonnie Greer of Pass Christian; and four sisters, Bobbie Jean Day of Middletown, Ohio, Berniece Brashear of Hazard, Ky., Aggie Greer Donnellan of Lexington, Ky., and Beatrice Brashear of Viper, Ky.; and seven grandchildren.
Visitation was Sunday at the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi. A service will be 10:30 a.m. today in the funeral home chapel with burial in Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors.
Bobbie R. James
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Baptist Church in Gulfport.
GULFPORT - Mrs. Bobbie R. James, 37, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in Gulfport.
Mrs. James was a member of St. James Baptist Church and a former employee of the White Settlement Nursing Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Survivors include her father, Herbert Crain; her mother, Doretha Crain; her caretaker, Terry Wayne Overstreet; a son, Brandon Crain; a daughter, Lakisha Crain; two brothers, Herbert Crain and Michael Crain; three sisters, Gwendolyn Ray of Gulfport, Linda Brown and Felecia Spencer, all of Gulfport; and three grandchildren.
A service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Baptist Church in Gulfport where friends may call one hour before service time. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Gardens in Gulfport. Hartwell's Christian Mortuary in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Maurice O. Jones
Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Wiggins.
BILOXI - Maurice O. Jones, 62, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Biloxi.
Mr. Jones was born in Washington Parrish, La., and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1947. He was a graduate of St. John High School in Gulfport and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. He was an Army veteran who served during the Berlin Crisis. He was a member of the management team of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for 17 years. He had been a real estate broker on the Gulf Coast for the past 21 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Nettie Jones; and a brother, James Jones.
Survivors include two sisters, Johnnie Sue Holcomb of Pensacola, and Patricia Ann Gilly of Clinton; and two brothers, John Paul Jones and Joseph Marvin Jones, both of Long Beach.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Wiggins. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.
Joe Lawton
GULFPORT - Mr. Joe Lawton, age unavailable, died Sunday, June 4, 2000, in Biloxi.
Arrangements are incomplete at J.T. Hall Funeral Home in Gulfport.
Modez Marie Montgomery
Funeral: Memorial service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi.
BILOXI - Modez Marie Montgomery, 72, of Biloxi, died Friday, June 2, 2000, in Biloxi.
Born in Biloxi, June 10, 1927, her family moved to Shreveport, LA, where she attended grammar school until returning to Biloxi where she graduated from Lopez Grammar School. She was a 1945 graduate of Biloxi High School. She attended Perkinston Junior College, Miller-Hawkins Business College, Memphis, TN, and the University of Maryland. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Mrs. Montgomery held several high level positions with the Department of Defense including administrative assistant in the office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Eugene M. Zuckert, The Pentagon. When the Communications Satellite Corporation (COMSAT) was established by an act of Congress in March 1963, she was chosen as administrative assistant in the office of Dr. Joseph V. Charyk, President of COMSAT. COMSAT launched the world's first commercial communication satellite, "Early Bird," on 8 April 1965. She also served as Secretary and Administrative Assistant in the Office of Special Assistant for Internal Affairs to President Lyndon B. Johnson, The White House.
Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Jack B. Montgomery, USAF; a son, Leonard George Sella Jr.; her parents, Mr. George W. Williams and Mrs. Mabel Shonevich Williams; and a sister, George Ann Williams Kinney.
She is survived by a son, Christopher D. Sella of Biloxi and Dallas, Texas; a granddaughter, Shirley Christine Sella Retter of Denver, CO; a sister, Mable L. Williams of Gautier; a nephew, Michael Williams Kinney of Jackson; a niece, Linda Marie King of Houston, Texas; and a niece, Anne L. Stein of Jackson.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Ray Vareen Sr.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Donald Ray Vareen Sr., age unavailable, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Alexandria.
Arrangements are incomplete at Lockett-Williams' Mortuary in Gulfport.
Gina Lynn Wilson
Funeral: Memorial service at 4 p.m. today at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.
BILOXI - Gina Lynn Braun Wilson, 38, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Biloxi.
Mrs. Wilson was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was the co-owner of Trueline Painting Company and was a graduate of the American Beauty College. She was a Catholic.
Survivors include two daughters, Danielle Braun and DeShae Braun; her parents, James Braun Sr. and Yvonne Newman Braun; her fiance, Sam Hasley; three brothers, Jimmy Braun Jr., Glenn Braun and David Braun; and her grandfather, Russell J. Braun, all of Biloxi.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. today at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.
Theresa L. Able
BAY ST. LOUIS - Theresa L. Able, 66, died Friday, June 30, 2000, in Gulfport.
Ms. Able was born in Yonkers, N.Y., and was a resident of Bay St. Louis. She was a retired secretary with the U.S. government.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Raymond and Theresa Ann Misner Loktich; and a daughter, Susan Ann Able.
Survivors include a son, Scotty Able of Waveland.
A private service will be held. Riemann Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements.
The family prefers memorials to the Humane Society.
Bobbye Marie Barlow
Funeral: 12:15 p.m. today at the Riemann Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, Beauvoir Road, Biloxi.
BILOXI - Bobbye Marie Barlow, 61, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, in Biloxi.
Mrs. Barlow was a native of McKenzie, Ala., and had been a resident of Biloxi since 1964. She was a graduate of McKenzie High School and a member of Handsboro Chapter No. 374 O.E.S. She was retired from civil service at Keesler Air Force Base, where she was a secretary in the 335th Training Squadron.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hermon and Sylvia Icia Seamans; and a brother, James Douglas Seamans.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Douglas Barlow; four daughters, Patty Kingery of Colorado Springs, Colo., Joyce Siegler of DeQuincy, La., Sherry Dail of Omaha, Neb., and Allison Barlow of Biloxi; a brother, Morris C. Seamans of Nuevo, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Beauvoir Road, Biloxi. A service will be at 12:15 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel where friends may call an hour before service time. Burial will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
The family prefers donations to the American Cancer Society, 182-A DeBuys Road, Biloxi, MS 39531, or HOSPICE, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, P.O. Box 1810, Gulfport, MS 39502-1810.
Clifton R. Bazzell
PASS CHRISTIAN - Clifton "Cliff" R. Bazzell, 75, of Pass Christian, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Gulfport.
Mr. Bazzell was a native of Grovehill, AL, and a longtime Gulf Coast resident. He attended school in St. Andrews, FL, and was a retired diesel mechanic for McDermott Inc. He was an avid fisherman and was a Methodist.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Bazzell; and three sisters, Naomi Anderson, Birdie Anderson and Ruby Floyd.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Lee Bazzell of Pineville; two sons, Richard E. Bazzell and his wife, Margaret of Pineville and Douglas P. Bazzell and his wife, Beverly of Woolmarket; a daughter, Connie Bazzell Morgan and her husband, Keith of Memphis, TN; three brothers, Cecil R. Bazzell of Pass Christian, Charles L. Bazzell and Arthur T. Bazzell, both of Panama City, FL; a sister, Ruth Farmer of Los Angeles, CA; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, July 3, 2000, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Riemann Funeral Home Chapel in Pass Christian.
Milton Pierce English
GULFPORT - Milton Pierce English, age unavailable, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in Gulfport.
Arrangements are incomplete at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, U.S. 49 North, Gulfport.
Mattie Evelyn Hill
Funeral: 2 p.m. today at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel.
PICAYUNE - Mattie Evelyn Hill, 62, of the Mill Creek Community, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Hattiesburg.
Mrs. Hill was a native of Kokomo and was a homemaker. She was a member of Ozona First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Hill; and a son, Timothy Hill.
Survivors include three daughters, Tina Carroll of Varnado, La., Teresa Watkins of the Mill Creek Community and Sarah Bounds of the Caesar Community; her stepmother, Pearlie Blansett of Hattiesburg; a brother, Jerry Blansett of Columbia; a sister, Jeanette Hill of Picayune; two half-sisters, Berda Ryals of Picayune and Brenda Ramsey of Albany, Ga.; and six grandchildren.
A service will be at 2 p.m. today at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Palestine Cemetery in Picayune.
Joan Holland
OCEAN SPRINGS - Joan Holland, 65, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in Ocean Springs.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.
Anthony J. Martino Jr.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
D'IBERVILLE - Mr. Anthony J. "Tony" Martino Jr., 84, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in D'Iberville.
Mr. Martino was a native and lifelong resident of the Coast. He was the former owner of Tony's Grocery and Market in Biloxi and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville. He was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II and was a former employee of Harrison County at Beat 1 Barn.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bernadine Martino; his parents, A.J. Martino Sr. and Lillie Hightower Martino; three sisters, Lena Meyers, Lucy Lyons and Clare Shankland; and four brothers, George Martino, Arnold Martino, Eugene Martino and Ralph Martino.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred B. Martino of D'Iberville; three daughters, Leanora Franovich of Pascagoula, Marilyn Gilbert of Biloxi and Janice Martino of D'Iberville; two sons, A. J. Martino III and Mark Alan Martino, both of D'Iberville; six sisters, Althea Burkle and Lillian Jordan, both of Biloxi, Margaret Seymour, Lillie Rose Seymour and Ruth Hooper, all of D'Iberville, and Mary Lou Loyzelle of St. Martin; two brothers, Joseph Martino of D'Iberville and Donald Martino of St. Martin; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
A service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where friends may call one hour before service time. Burial will be in D'Iberville Memorial Park. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.
The family prefers memorials to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10446 Lemoyne Blvd., D'Iberville, MS 39532.
Helen B. Moore
METAIRIE, La. - Helen Boesch Moore, 85, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Metairie.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi.
Hattie R. Salmon
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. today at Coalville United Methodist Church.
PICAYUNE - Hattie Richards Salmon, 100, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in Picayune.
Mrs. Salmon was a native of Harrison County and was retired as a school teacher for Harrison County schools. She was a member of Coalville United Methodist Church and Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Sorority.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Richards and B.A. Richards III; and a sister, Myron R. Hobgood.
Survivors include her husband, Chester Louis Salmon of Picayune; and three sisters, Mildred Taylor and Mable Davis, both of Gulfport, and Lois R. Erly of Coronado, Calif.
A service will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Coalville United Methodist Church where friends may call one hour before service time. Burial will be in Coalville Cemetery. McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune is in charge of arrangements.
Damion Savoy
GULFPORT - Damion Savoy, 21, of 1703 19th St., died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Bay Springs.
Arrangements are incomplete at Hartwell's Christian Mortuary in Gulfport.
Floyd Joseph Stapleton
PASS CHRISTIAN - Floyd "G-Joe" Joseph Stapleton, 55, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Gulfport.
Arrangements are incomplete at Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue, Gulfport.
John Patrick Sullivan
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holder-Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Point.
MOSS POINT - Mr. John Patrick Sullivan, 71, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in Moss Point.
Mr. Sullivan was born Sept. 22, 1928, in Fort Bragg, N.C., and was retired from International Paper Company. He was an Army veteran, was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Methodist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Michael and Ora Mae Sullivan.
A service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holder-Wells Funeral Home Chapel in Moss Point where friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Griffin Cemetery in Moss Point.
Daniel Boyle Tracy
PASS CHRISTIAN - Daniel Boyle Tracy, 56, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Gulfport.
Arrangements are incomplete at Riemann Funeral Home in Gulfport.
Earlene Wells
Funeral: 11 a.m. today at St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport.
GULFPORT - Mrs. Earlene Pablo Wells, 60, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in Gulfport.
Mrs. Wells was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She was a sales representative for Avon for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl "Blackie" Pablo and Madeline Borries Pablo.
Survivors include her husband, John D. Wells of Gulfport; a daughter, Suzanne Wells Lee of Slidell; two sons, Randy J. Wells of Biloxi and Michael Pablo Wells of Gulfport; a sister, Marilyn McKenzie of Cincinnati; and two grandchildren.
A service will be at 11 a.m. today at St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport where friends may call one hour before service time. Burial will be in Southern Memorial Park in Biloxi. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
The family prefers memorials to the American Cancer Society, 182-A DeBuys Road, Biloxi, MS 39531.
