Technical Sergeant Charles Leon Nilges, Sr., United states Air Force, retired, age 74, of Gulfport, passed away on June 19th 2008 in Woolmarket, Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine John (Tony) Nilges, Velma Nilges, and a step daughter, Danielle Wright.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen Nilges; his children, Charles Nilges, Jr. and his wife, Sharon, of Woolmarket, Mississippi, Brenda Spence and her husband, Ron, of Frostproof, Florida, Joseph Nilges of Gulfport Mississippi, Teresa Hopper and her husband, Scott, of Cordova, Tennessee, Robert Nilges and his wife, Gloria, of Lucedale Mississippi, and Betty Nilges, Mary Foster and her husband, Mike, and David Nilges, all of Gulfport Mississippi; his grandchildren, Michael and Jessica Spence, Megan, Justin, and Whitney Hopper, Ann and Amy Messer, Cody Foster, Christopher and Corey Nilges, and Jeffery; and his sisters, Joan Goddard of Garnett Kansas and Jeanne Brewer of Yuma Arizona.

A native of Garnett Kansas, Charles retired from the United States Air Force after twenty years of service. He was a life member of VFW Post 2434 and the American Legion Post 119 and a member of the Krewe of Gemini. He spent countless hours volunteering his time.

A special thanks to Doctor Davidson and his staff and the third floor Oncology wing at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport Mississippi.

Memorials may be given to: 40/8 Voiture Nurses Training Fund, c/o Alfred W. Fellows, 11626 Stanton Cr., Gulfport, MS 39503.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 at 4pm, where friends may visit from 3pm until service time at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road Gulfport, Mississippi. Burial will follow at the Coalville Cemetery in Biloxi Mississippi.

Master Sargeant Robert V. Dory, United states Air Force retired, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Mr. Dory had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1971. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant, having served 3 years with the Navy during the Korean War, and over 20 years in the Air Force, including service in Vietnam.

He was a member of American Legion Post 119 Gulfport Mississippi and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also retired from the Mississippi Department of Corrections, working as a Correctional Officer. He enjoyed camping, cooking and eating.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Nancy Jane Dory; his parents: William Robert and Minnie Hattie Winkler Dory; his sister: Rose Ann Yoder; and his brother: Harold Jackson Dory.

He is survived by his children: Susan Ella Cockerham and husband Henry James, Jr. of Denham Springs, Louisiana, and Breanna Dukes of Biloxi, a sister: Lynda Kaye Varney of Idaho; and 4 grandchildren: William Alexander, Kyla Ashlin, Nancy Jane, & Molly Ann.

Friends may visit from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday, June 15th 2008 at Riemann Family Funeral Home in Biloxi.

The Graveside Service with Full Military Honors was held at 9am Monday, June 16th, 2008 at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Floyd Joseph Daniel, age 67, of Gulfport died Sunday April 20th 2008 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Floyd served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Funeral services were held at 11am on Friday, April 25th 2008 at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Gulfport, Mississippi with visitation one hour before the service.

Burial will follow at the Biloxi National Cemetery, with Full Military Honors.

Robert Lee Fraiser, Sr., age 90, of Gulfport, Mississippi died Thursday, April 10th 2008 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

He was born in Clyde, Mississippi and was a longtime resident of the MississippiGulf Coast.

Robert served in the United States Army Air Force and retired as a Major. He also retired as an electrical contractor. He was Methodist.

He is survived by his wife, Mabel Fraiser, and his son, Robert Lee Fraiser, Jr., both of Gulfport, Mississippi and a brother, James A. Fraiser of Jackson, Mississippi

A graveside service was held Saturday, April 12th, 2008 at 11:30am at Lakewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Jackson. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport was in charge of the arrangements.

Winnie Fred West McGhee Miller, age 91, died March 30th 2008 at Canon Hospice in Gulfport.

The Memorial Service will be Monday, March 31st 2008 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with visitation at 2pm, and Service at 3pm. Burial will be on Saturday, April 5th 2008 in Yazoo City Mississippi, with services through Stricklin King Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association or the Charity of your choice.

Enious E. "Gene" Adams, United States Air Force retired, age 72 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Monday, March 10th, 2008 in Gulfport.

Mr. Adams was a resident of the coast since 1984. He was a member of Saint James Catholic Church, the American Legion Joe Graham Post 119, the VFW, and the Moose Lodge in Gulfport. He was in the Marines for 3 years during Korea; and retired from the United States Air Force after serving Vietnam. After the Air Force, he was a technician at Cable One for 22 years. Enious was an avid golfer, and enjoyed fishing, playing darts, and cards. He attended Phillips College and earned his Bachelors Degree in Management/Business.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer T. and Alma Adams. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Anna E. "Alice" Adams of Gulfport, Mississippi; his sister, Shirley Russell of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania; and numerous other family members, friends, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 14th 2008 at 11:30am at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, Mississippi with visitation starting one hour prior to services. Interment followed in the Biloxi National Cemetery at 12:30pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Vincent de Paul, 366 Cowan Rd. Gulfport, MS 39507.

Mr. Dominick Scibilia, Jr., age 62, resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, February 26th 2008, in Gulfport.

Mr. Scibilia's heritage was Sicilian, and he was born and raised in New Jersey.

Mr. Scibilia was preceded in death by his father, Dominick Scibilia, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Kay Etta Scibilia of Gulfport, Mississippi; his mother, Rose Valente of Marlton, New Jersey; children, Chad Scibilia of Marathon, Florida, and Lisa Traylor; stepdaughter, Cheryl Hollis of Gulfport, Mississippi; sister, Rosalie Payne of Marlton, New Jersey; grandchildren, Tiffani Scibilia and Jessica Traylor.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Reiman Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C. 20090-6231 (smiletrain.org).

Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT) John E. Dibbs, USAF, Retired, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on February 11th 2008 in Biloxi.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret A. Dibbs; his parents, John and Ester Dibbs; two brothers, Howard Dibbs and George Dibbs; and two sisters, Ann Dibbs and June Tomlanovich.

Mr. Dibbs is survived by two daughters, Linda G. Bertran and her husband, Andre, and Karen L. Brashier and her husband, Robert (Bobby); five grandchildren, Michelle Cain, Alisha Bertran, Brandon Brashier, Bass Brashier, and Abbie Brashier; and two great-grandchildren, Timothy Cain and Chase Cain, all of Biloxi, Mississippi; one sister, Mary Arndt, of Eagle River, Wisconsin; three nieces; and five nephews.

A native of Eagle River, WI, he graduated from Eagle River High School in 1941 and was a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

A longtime resident of Biloxi Mississippi, Mr. Dibbs was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Biloxi, the VFW, American Legion Post 119 Gulfport Mississippi, and the South MS Seniors Golf Association. He worked as a volunteer at the Biloxi Veterans Administration Medical Center.

He retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT) after 23 years of service and served in World War II and the Korean War. In 1985, he retired from the United States Naval Home as an operating engineer.

He was a blessing to his family and will be greatly missed.

The funeral service was held on Thursday, February 14th, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. at the Reiman Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Rd., Biloxi, where friends called from 10am until service time. Burial followed at the Biloxi National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

John Ray Mattina, 81, of Biloxi Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, January 12th 2008 in Biloxi.

Ray was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He loved to hunt, fish and eat. He served in the United States Navy during WW-II, on a mine sweeper in the Mediterranean Sea between Europe and North Africa. He was a Past Commander of VFW Post 2434 and a member of American Legion Post 119 Gulfport Mississippi. He was a licensed Layreader at the Episcopal Church of The Redeemer where he was a Member of the Vestry and President of Saint Anthony's Society. Ray was retired from the United States Postal Service.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Felix N. Mattina and Anna Leona Bosarge Mattina; brothers, Felix N. Mattina, Jr., and Earl Mattina; sisters, Margarette E. Mattina and Verna Mae Mattina Galle, and daughter, Jane Beth Mattina.

Ray is survived by his wife, Norma; daughters, Cassandra Griswold (Fred), and Phyllis Gigl (David); grandchildren, Elizabeth Griswold Joachim, Fred Griswold, IV, Candice Gigl Marsalis and David Gigl, Jr., and ten great-grandchildren.

Ray's love, sense of humor and smile will be missed by family and friends.

Graveside services were held at 2pm Friday, January 18th 2008, at the Biloxi City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the American Lung Association of Mississippi, P. O. Box 2178, Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158.

Donald E. Miller, age 73, of Gulfport, died on January 3, 2008 in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Murrell W. Miller and Laura M. Miller; two sisters, B. Thompson and Jerri Baumgardner; and a brother, John W. Miller.

Mr. Miller is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Rayman and Betty Lindman, and one brother, Melvin Miller, all of Baltimore, Maryland.

Mr. Miller was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Gulfport, served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a member of the Joe Graham American Legion Post 119 Gulfport, Mississippi, VFW Post 2535, and DAV Chapter 5.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held 11am Monday, January 7th 2008 at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church where friends called from 9am until service time.

Burial followed at the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Dorothy Mae Wright, 85, of Gulfport died Friday, December 7th 2007 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mrs. Wright was a graduate of Gulfport High School. She was a Member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 119.

Dorothy Wright was preceded in death by her husband George Wright, Sr. and her parents Minnis and Aurilla Wedgeworth.

Dorothy is survived by three sons, George L. Wright, Jr., Sky L. Wright, and Charles M. Wright, and a sister Mary E. Seymour all of Gulfport; 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren.

The service was held Thursday, December 13th 2007 at 1pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on 15th Street in Gulfport. Visitation was from 11:30am to 1pm. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport.

Milton Durabb, Jr., died Tuesday, October 23rd 2007 in Slidell, Louisiana.

The death was reported by his wife, but no Obituary was availale.

B. Jayne McCaleb, age 71, resident of Woolmarket, died Monday, October 15th 2007 in Woolmarket.

Mrs. McCaleb was a homemaker, a member of Church of Christ, and an Active Member of Post 119 Gulfport's Auxiliary Unit 119.

Mrs. McCaleb was preceded in death by her father, Norman C. Martin. She is survived by her husband, J. B. McCaleb of Woolmarket; mother, Maggie Martin of Gulfport; children, Marty McCaleb of Woolmarket, Kyle McCaleb and wife Kristen of Woolmarket; sister, Norma Martin of Gulfport; brother, Neil Martin of Long Island, New York; six grandchildren, Warren, Darren, Kahlyn, and Corey McCaleb, Matthew Keller and Aubrey McCaleb.

Visitation was on Tuesday, October 16th 2007, from 6 to 8pm at the Reiman Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Services were on Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at 2pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial followed at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Tullus R. Castor, age 88, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, October 2nd 2007 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

He was a native of Ohio and attended Ohio Northern University and entered Ohio 37th Division of National Guard in 1940.

After World War II, he went to work with his father in the contracting business. During the Korean Conflict he joined the Army and retired in 1966 as a Chief Warrant Officer. In retirement he excelled in woodworking. Mr. Castor was a member of BPOE for 67 years where he held many offices including State President and served on the national level as well. He was a member of the Board of the de l'Epee Deaf Center.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Castor of Gulfport Mississippi; two daughters, Victoria Stallard and husband, David of Poquoson, Virginia, Catherine Ross and husband, Randy of Gulfport Mississippi; four grandsons, David Stallard and wife, Susan of VA, Robert Stallard and wife, Krysten of Virginia, Thomas Arthur and fiancee Jackie Williams of Memphis, and Paul Arthur and wife Beth of Indiana; two great-grandchildren, John Patrick Stallard of Virginia, Lauren Arthur of Indiana, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Thursday, October 4th 2007 from 6pm until 8pm at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport. The funeral service was held 11am Friday, October 5th 2007 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Depew Road, Gulfport. Interment followed at the Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi.

The family preferred memorials to De L'Epee Deaf Center, 1450 North Street, Gulfport, Mississippi 39507.

Clyde "Buck" Jackson, age 78, of Saucier, Mississippi died Sunday, August 12th 2007 in Saucier. He was born in Jones County, Mississippi and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for over forty years. Mr. Jackson proudly served in the United States Army as First Sergeant for over 22 years and served in Korean and Vietnam Wars. He always had a flag flying at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bessie Jackson.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Landrum Jackson; six children, Clyde Jackson, Jr. and wife Jeri of Hawaii, Dr. Shelton Jackson and wife, Diane of Texas, Sandra Greeson and husband, Hugh of Georgia, Dennis Jackson and wife, Mary of MS, Barbara Jackson of Texas, and Ronald Jackson of Mississippi; eight grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita Blackledge of Laurel and Helen Windom of Baton Rouge, LA; and three brothers, Robert Jackson of Denver, CO, Ray Jackson of Jacksonville, AR, and J.D. Jackson of Arlington, TX .

Visitation was held Tuesday evening, August 14th 2007 from 6pm until 8pm at the Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport. The funeral service was Wednesday, August 15th 2007 at 9:30am in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Biloxi National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Roy E. Stewart, age 79 of Long Beach, died on Saturday, July 21st 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Roy Stewart was born in Buffalo, New York and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1976. He was a 1947 graduate of Morehead High School in Morehead, Kentucky. After high school, he joined the United States Navy, served during the Korean Conflict and then retired after 20 years of Service.

After retirement, Roy returned to Kentucky and married his high school sweetheart, Mattie. They lived in Norfolk, Virginia, where he sold insurance and then went with the Naval Oceanography in Sutland, Maryland, as an accounting officer. He was with Naval Oceanography a total of 22 years, 12 of them in Mississippi at Stennis Space Center.

Roy Stewart had an active life and loved to travel. Over the years, he and his late wife, Mattie, traveled to every State in the United States, and up into Canada.

Roy became the Treasurer of the state National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) in 1992, where he set up the Statewide and now the National Convention for NARFE. Mr. Stewart was also Secretary-Treasurer of the Naval Reunion for the United States Ship Kankakee AO39.

Roy Stewart was a Member of First Baptist Church in Long Beach, Member of the VFW Post in Pass Christian, American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport, and the Fleet Reserve Association in Long Beach. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #500 in Long Beach and in Morehead, Kentucky.

Roy Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse & Fannie Rogers Stewart; and his wife, Mattie Stinson Stewart.

Roy Stewart is survived by his loving daughters, Danita Wilson and Nikki (Leon) Byrd all of Long Beach; his brother, Carl Stewart of Steens, Mississippi; his grandchildren, Beverly (Tim) Raybourn of Gulfport and Joshua Wilson of Long Beach; and his great granddaughter, Natalie Raybourn of Gulfport.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 26, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, 11213 Highway 49 North Chapel in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 27th 2007 at 1:15pm. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at the National Cemetery in Biloxi Mississippi with Full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested that Memorial Contributions be made to the NARFE, Gulf Breeze Chapter #1571, 4003 Glover Street.

George Pearce "Buddy" Hopkins, Jr., 81, of Gulfport died Friday, June 29th 2007, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mr. Hopkins was born April 15th 1926 in Gulfport, to George Pearce Hopkins, Sr., and his wife Marjorie Selby Hopkins.

A lifelong resident of Gulfport, George Hopkins graduated in 1943 from Gulfport High School, where he was voted "Mr. Gulfport High School". Following graduation, George Hopkins served his Country during World War II as a Radioman in the United States Navy. In 1950, George Hopkins received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Mississippi, where he was a Member of Alpha Tau Omega Social Fraternity and Chi Epsilon National Honorary Civil Engineering Fraternity.

After college, George Hopkins joined his father at George P. Hopkins Contractors, Inc., where he worked over five decades, first as a Professional Engineer then as President and Owner. Mr. Hopkins' Company built an impressive list of structures, including Bank buildings, Education buildings, Manufacturing plants, the Walter Anderson Museum, the Gulfport Yacht Club, Saint Peters by The Sea Episcopal Church and numerous Government buildings for the Air National Guard, Keesler Air Force Base, Stennis Space Center and the United States Coast Guard.

George was a Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Mississippi Society of Professional Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers.

Much respected in his field, George Hopkins served in numerous leadership capacities within the building community. He was a two-time president of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, a past president and director of the Associated General Contractors of Mississippi and a twelve-year chairman of the Gulfport City Planning Commission.

His leadership roles were not limited to the construction industry. George Hopkins was a director of the Gulf National Bank at the time it was sold to Peoples Bank of Biloxi. He was a longtime director of Magnolia Federal Bank and Magnolia BanCorp, Inc. He also was a former director of the New Orleans Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He served on the Board of Trustees of Gulf Park College and Westminster Academy, was President and Director of Misco Marine, Inc., a Director of the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and President of the Gulfport Rotary Club which honored him in 2006 with the prestigious William Harris Hardy Award in recognition of a lifetime of service to the City of Gulfport.

A well-respected Sailor, George Hopkins was known for his numerous contributions to the Sailing Community. He was actively involved in the Gulfport Yacht Club, serving as Commodore in 1955 at the age of 29, and as a Member of the Gulfport Yacht Club Governing Board. He was also Commodore of the Gulf Coast Cruising Association, a Past Board Member of the Olympic Sailing Association of New Orleans, and the 1987 President of the Gulf Yachting Association, directing the Gulf South's leadership body of 32 Yacht Clubs spanning Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Arkansas.

George Hopkins was survived by his wife of fifty years, Maryem Fowlkes Hopkins, his son George Pearce Hopkins III, his wife Becky Tilley Hopkins and their children, George Pearce Hopkins IV, Patricia and Blake Hopkins, all of Gulfport; his daughter, Mimi Hopkins Magee and her husband, Charlie and their children, Harrison, Rives, Emily and Meade, all of Jacksonville, Florida; his son Samuel Fowlkes Hopkins, Sr. and his wife, Danielle DeMetz Hopkins and their children, Sam, Jr., Alexander and Kate Hopkins, all of Gulfport; sister, Ann Gresham and her husband, Bill of Indianola, Mississippi, and sister, Marjorie Dee West of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Mr. Hopkins was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Marion Hopkins.

Visitation was held from 6pm until 8pm, Sunday, July 1st 2007, at the Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home on O'Neal Road in Orange Grove. Funeral services were held at 1pm Monday, July 2nd, 2007, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Gulfport, where friends visited from 11:30am until Service time. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery.

The family preferred memorials to St. Peters-By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 1912 E. Beach Blvd., Gulfport, Mississippi 39501, or to the Charity of their choice.

William (Wink) Francis Eid Sr., 83, a World War II Navy Veteran, passed through the gates of heaven at 2:15am on Monday, March 12th 2007. The gates of heaven opened and a hero walked through

Wink was born on April 22nd 1923 and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He joined the Navy at age 17, and served in the Seabees during World War II. Wink returned home to marry the girl of his dreams...Ruth Egner...and they were married for over 61 years. Wink retired from Locke Insulators in Baltimore after 34 years. Wink & Ruth retired to Gulfport, Mississippi, then moved to Ironton, Ohio in April of 2007.

Wink is survived by his wife Ruth V. Eid; his six children and their spouses, Elizabeth C. Nickelnee Eid & husband Tim, William F. Eid Jr. & wife Cathy, Charles D. Eid & wife Mary, Linda M. Braunnee Eid, & her husband Phil, George M. Eid & friend Jimmy Ely, Richard J. Eid Sr. & his wife Christina. Wink is also survived by 19 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service by Reverend Jeffrey Wick to honor Wink was held Wednesday, March 14th at 3pm, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 721 12th Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia. Reger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Janet V. Dryden, age 69, a resident of Gulfport, passed away January 29th 2007. She was born December 7th, 1938 and was the daughter of Eugene and Kathern Taylor of Baltimore, Maryland. On February 14th 1973 she married Donald Dryden.

A caring wife and mother of eleven children and step-children, Janet was preceded in death by her mother, father and one son. She is survived by her husband, sister, two brothers, ten children, nineteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Janet was a PTA Mom, Coach of Girl's Pee-Wee Softball, and a Cheer-mom for Grade School Football tTams. She participated in the Brownie and Cub Scout programs.

In her later years, she became a Member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Post 119 Gulfport, Mississippi involved in helping hospitalized Veterans, fund-raising for Medical Care for children, and assisted in food preparation at the Post Home. During her Membership, Janet held several positions in the Auxiliary.

Janet was an avid Bonco player, a cheerful person, and a wonderful friend of "Bonco Babes".

As a Member and supporter of the 40&8 and Cabane she was very well-liked and well-known.

Janet will be sadly missed by her friends and family. For her family, her sweet smile will forever remain in our minds, and her outstanding love...forever in our hearts.

Services were held at the Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi. Burial was in the National Cemetery in Biloxi.

Cecil Louis Koger, Jr. died Sunday, January 7th 2007 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Cecil proudly served his Country in the United States Army's 101st Airborne. He was a Korean War veteran, . He was a hard-working man and was dedicated to his family and friends.

Cecil was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Koger, and his parents, Cecil and Ora Koger, Sr.

Cecil is survived by his wife of 20 years, Alice L. Koger; his son, David Koger and his wife Barbara of Lavergne, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Kimberly Bass of Tennessee, and Sheena Koger of Georgia; 4 stepgrandchildren, 8 step great grandchildren; and his dogs, Smokey Joe, Spike, Big Dee, and Drothos.

A Memorial Service was held Tuesday, January 9th 2007 at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Highway 49, Gulfport at 4pm, with Rev. Pat Thompson officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 2615 25th Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501.

Keven Wallace Graham, 75, of Gulfport died Tuesday, July 25th, 2006, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Keven was a native of Spring Creek, Louisiana, a former resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1959. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1949 and was Captain of the 1949 State Champion Track Team. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was an Active Member of Joe Graham American Legion Post 119, Gulfport, Mississippi He retired as District Manager after 37 years of service from Commercial Credit. For several years, he coached Little League and Pony League baseball in Gulfport. He was a former member of the BRHS Alumni Association and Sunkist Country Club, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Keven attended Louisiana State University on a track scholarship and was a sprinter and record-holder on the 1951 SEC Track Championship Team.

Keven was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Ross Graham; parents, John A. and Orie Booty Graham; and two brothers, A. Kennon and Stanley S. Graham.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lewis-Graham, Gulfport; 2 sons: Doctor Lyndon (Doctor Sandi Graham), Portland, Oregon and Dean Ross Graham, Tampa, Florida; his daughter, Sandi (Jerry) Favre, Long Beach, Mississippi; sister, Joyce Graham Judge, Liberty, Mississippi and a half-sister, Rita Ann Clark, Columbus, Ohio; 3 grandchildren: Jeffrey Graham, Houston, Texas, Gerald "Trace" Favre, III and Mason LaRosa Favre both of Long Beach, Mississippi.

Visitation was Friday, July 28, 2006, from Noon to 2pm at Gulf Coast Funeral Home, Three Rivers Road Chapel in Gulfport. The funeral service was at 2pm in the Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment was in the Biloxi National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

The family preferred donations to Saint Vincent de Paul School Building Fund...formerly Saint Thomas School...Post Office Box 1429, Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560. Mr. Graham's Grandchildren attended school at Saint Vincent De Paul and he enjoyed many school events and activities with them.

Donald K. Lundgren was a resident of Gulfport for the past 25 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and and Active Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport.

Donald was a Veteran of the United States Army, stationed at Red Stone Arsenal. He worked at Beauvoir and with the Pinkerton Detective Agency, and he retired from the United States Customs Services.

Donald will be remembered by his family and friends as an avid Green Bay Packers fan and for his love for riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.

His is survived by his wife of more than 39 years, Dolores "Squeaky" Lundgren of Gulfport; three brothers, Jim Lundgren, Jack Lundgren and Tommy Lundgren; one sister, Marilyn Wickstrom, all of Superior Wisconsin; two sister-in-laws, Carol Stoutenburg and husband, Robert of Michigan, and Linda Asbill of Alabama; Brother-In-Law, Tommy Asbill of Alabama; nieces and nephews, Jeff, Lori, Bobby, Kelly, Mark, Mandy and Megan; the "Phews," Steven, Robert, Ronnie and Nelson; and by numerous other Nieces and Nephews in Wisconsin.

The "Celebration of Life Memorial Service" was held at 11am Tuesday April 11th 2006 at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi Mississippi.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the "Humane Society of South Mississippi", 2615 Highway 49, Gulfport Mississippi 39501.

     "Don" and his wife "Squeak" were long time friends of myself Bob and my wife Betty. Regarding the Green Bay Packers above... One day when my wife Betty was working behind the bar at American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport, Don arranged a phone call from the Green Bay Packers Quarterback, Brett Farve, who's home was then in Kiln Mississippi but now in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Bob was informed previously of the call to be made and was present during the call. The phone behind the bar rang, and Don said it was probably for him and Betty handed him the phone. After a minute Don said to Betty, "No, it's not for me it's for you...it's from Bret Farve." My wife Betty was and still is a great fan of the Green Bay Packers, and especially of Bret Farve who had done so much for South Mississippi for many years. When Bret said, "Hello, this is Bret Farve", Betty replied "Your not Bret Farve!!! This is another joke being pulled on me by Don Lundgren!!!" After a few minutes Betty recognized Bret's voice and shouted outloud for everyone to hear, "It's really Bret Farve!!!!!" Her conversation with Bret lasted about five minutes and then Bret asked that the phone be returned to Don Lundgren. Don said, "Betty is still shouting I just got a call from Bret Farve!!!" Everyone at the bar, including myself ,were nearly in tears from laughing. When Don got off the phone with Bret, he handed the phone back to Betty to hang back up behind the bar. Then Betty gave Don a big hug and a kiss for arranging the phone call.
     Don fed the ducks every day at the Coast Guard Station in Gulfport. One day when Don was going to be gone for a about a month on a trip to Green Bay he brought a "Baby Duck" to our home to take care of while he was gone. He gave us a bucket of "Duck Food" and we bought rubber baby's wading pool for the duck. The baby duck, being a baby, was very friendly and not wary of human contact. After a month the duck had grown quite large and could no longer be considered a "Baby". When Don returned from hi trip, he picked up the duck and returned it to the water at the Coast Guard Station.
    One day, Don had to go to the hospital for Heart Surgery. When he was wheeled out of the Operating Room, "Squeak", Betty and I were in the hall when the gurney passed us by. Don was "Naked As A Jay Bird". Later we kidded Don that only a few persons had seen him that naked, his Mom, his wife, and Betty and me. A couple of months later, although he shouldn't have done so, helped carry a very large sofa through the front door into our home. That's the kind of person Don was. If someone need help with something he was always there to lend a hand.
    On our Post's Monthly Calendar Of Events where there was Car Racing, Baseball, or Football, there was and still is a small line of text with the name "Leroy". This was in reference to Don Lundgren, and he would always say, "Leroy this and Leroy that!!! When are you going to stop all that Leroy stuff???" Since Bob does the website for Post 119, he had no intention of "stopping" the Leroy stuff, and because of a long time friendship and respect for Don Lundgren "Leroy this and Leroy that!!! will remain on the Post's Monthly Calendar Of Events.
    There are many other comments we would like to make about Don Lundgren but we think this is enough to relate the type of "Fun Guy" Don Lundgren always was.

Donald Ross Atwood, age 70 and a resident of Saucier Mississippi, died Monday, March 27th 2006 in Saucier.

Donald was a native of North Dakota and was a Mississippi Gulf Coast resident for many years. He retired from the United States Navy, and was in Civil Service at the United States Coast Guard base in Kodiak Alaska. He was a Life Member of the VFW in Kodiak, a Member of the Fleet Reserve, and an Active Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport Mississippi.

Donald was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Atwood, his second wife, Janet B. Atwood, his parents, Irvin and Bonnie Ladd Atwood, and a brother, Eugene Atwood. Survivors include his wife, Belinda Gail Atwood; a son, Christopher Atwood, both of Saucier Mississippi; and a sister, Donna Mae Frisinger, of Williston North Dakota.

Visitation was held at at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home located at 11213 Highway 49 North in Gulfport on Thursday, March 30th 2006 from 6pm to 10pm. The service was held at 1:30 pm Friday March 31st, in the Riemann Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, followed by burial in the National Cemetery in Biloxi Mississippi.

Mattie Carolyn Craig Burke, 82, of Biloxi, died on March 14th 2006 in Biloxi Mississippi.

Mattie was a native of Mississippi City Mississippi and was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 47 years. She was a World War II bride whose husband, William J. Burke, Sr. of DeWitt Iowa, a Seabee in the U. S. Navy stationed at Gulfport, preceded her in death in 1959. Mattie retired from the Biloxi Veterans Adminiatration Hospital after 20 years as a Medical Secretary and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi, and an Active Member of the Auxiliary Unit 119 of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport Mississippi.

Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, James C. Craig and Daisy Dulcich; two brothers, Boots Craig, and Francis Earl Dulcich; and a sister, Marie Ragan. Survivors include a son, Bill Burke and wife Linda of Baton Rouge Louisiana; their children, Tracy Ladner and wife, Christy, of Brandon Mississippi; Kevin Burke, of Slidell Louisiana; and Stephanie Stovall and husband, Tommy, of Smithville Texas; a daughter, Mary Burke Guthrie and husband, Alan, and their children, Allen Guthrie and wife, Sonja, Ryan Guthrie and wife Charlotte, all of Terrytown Louisiana; and Jennifer Guthrie, of Metairie Louisiana; a daughter Susan Burke Mabus and husband, Jimmy, of Phillip Mississippi, and their children, Jamie Rowland and husband, Ben, of Ocean Springs Mississippi; Matt Mabus, and Emily Mabus, both of Cleveland Mississippi; and a daughter, Barbara Burke and her son, Aaron Green, both of Houston Texas; and ten great-grandchildren, Delaney Stovall, Maya Stovall, Bailey Burke, Ian Ladner, Emma Ladner, Eli Ladner, Allen Guthrie, Jr., Ryan Burke Guthrie, Jr., Nicholas Guthrie, and Stiles Rowland.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Biloxi Mississippi for their compassionate care during Mrs. Burke's illness.

Visitation was at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Thursday March 16th 2006 from 1pm until the celebration of the memorial Mass at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could be made to The Priest Retirement Home Building Fund at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2090 Pass Road, Biloxi Mississippi.

Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Highway 49 North in Gulfport, was in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Louis Barron, Jr., 82, of Gulfport Mississippi, died January 9th 2006 in Biloxi Mississippi .

Louis Barron was a native of Brownsville, Texas and had been a longtime resident of the coast. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force after 32 years of service, of which time he served in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 2539 in Gulfport, Joe Graham Post 119 of the American Legion, member and treasurer of the Retired Enlisted Association in Washington, D.C., the National AARP, the MS Coast Organist Association, Mississippi Gulf Coast Jazz Society, a Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating Inspector, and instructor in Safe Boating and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Post in Gulfport. Mr. Barron was a graduate of Jefferson Davis Jr. College with an Associates of Science Degree, attended the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated from William Carey College in Gulfport with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was a member of the President's List and Honor Society at William Carey and a member of William Carey College Alumni.

Louis Barron was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Barron, Sr. and Angelita Lozano Barron and a brother, Richard Barron.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Vera Neaves Barron, of Gulfport; a daughter, Jacqueline Salsman, of Simi Valley, California; one son, David Barron, of Columbus, Mississippi; three sisters, Bertha Lopez Alice Perez and her husband, John, and Lucy Carmona and her husband, Susano, all of Brownsville, Texas; four brothers, Alfredo Barron, Dr. Ramiro Barron, Daniel Barron all of Brownsville, Texas, and Robert Barron of San Antonio, Texas, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2pm at the pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi Mississippi, where friends visited one hour before service time. Interment was in Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi Mississippiwith full military honors.

Alfonso C. Ramos, 79, of Oakland, California, died Thursday, February 24th 2005, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Colonel Ramos was born in Hawaii and served in the Philippine Air Force for 23 years before retiring as a Colonel. He was an Active Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 Gulfport Mississippi for many years. He was also an active member Of Saint Anthony's Parish in Oakland California.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ignacio and Virginia Ramos.

Colonel Alfonso C. Ramos is survived by his wife, Leonora Villacorta Ramos of Oakland California; his three sons, Joel Ramos, and wife Madel, of The Republic Of The Philippines, Elmer Ramos of Oakland California, and Ariel Ramos of San Diego California; his three daughters, Virginia Thompson, and husband Earle, of Pass Christian Mississippi, Eileen Santa Maria, and husband Esmeraldo of Vallejo California, and Evangeline Calara, and husband Caesar, of San Ramone California; and fourteen grandchildren.

The family has requested three visitation services to be held at Riemann Funeral Home in Bay Saint Louis Mississippi. They will be held as follows: (1) Saturday, February 26th 2005, 5pm to 9pm Riemann Funeral Home(2) With Father Tracy of Our Lady of the Gulf conducting a Service at 6pm Sunday February 27th 5pm to 9pm, Riemann Funeral Home (3) Monday, February 28th, 1pm to 5pm, Riemann Funeral Home

Alfonso C. "Pastor" Ramos' final resting place will be in Oakland California.

Oliver Oren "Red" Williams, Jr., 83 of Gulfport, died Monday, January 30th 2006 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

"Red" Williams was a native and lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He attended Gulfport High School where he played football and later joined the United States Army Air Corps serving during WW-II in India, Burma, and Ryukyus. While in the service, he was awarded the APTO Medal, the WW-II Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. In 1984, he retired from Civil Service working at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Oren was a Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport, and served as the Post's Commander during 1966, 1986, and 1987, and was also the Post Adjutant during 1964, and an Executive Board Member during 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, and 2002.

Oren was also a member of the Gulfport DAV, the VFW, and the 40 & 8. He was a Director and Vice President of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport, and a Founding Member and former Deacon at Bay Vista Baptist Church, in Biloxi, Missississippi, He was also very proud to be a contributor and Charter Member of the World War-II Memorial Society in Washington, D.C.

Oren was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Wiggins Kleinschmidt Williams; parents, Oliver Oren Williams, Sr. and Juanita Grantham Williams, and a sister, Katherine Chapman.

Survivors include his daughter, Mary W. Fuller, Boston, MA; son, Oliver Oren (JoAnn) Williams, III, Biloxi; step-daughter, Sue (Bruce) Cospelich, Gulfport; step-son, Bob (Bonnie) Kleinschmidt, Stevensville Maryland; sisters: Ramona (T.P.) Chapman, Gulfport and Jessie McKay of Pass Christian Mississippi; 4 grandchildren: Chelsea Williams, Chet W. Miller, III, Steve Davis, and Lisa Ruppel and 1 great-grandchild.

The funeral service was at 11am Friday, February 3rd 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Gulfport where friends visited from 9:30am until service time.

Interment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, located east of Cowan Lorraine Road in Gulfport.

Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507.

Mr. Carl Decidue Alfonso, last surviving child of Decidue and Laboria Alfonso, passed away June 10th 2005 at the age of 91. Carl was a lifelong resident of Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tommye Williamson Alfonso, and his sisters, Theresa Alfonso Gulotta, Spena Alfonso, and Josephine Alfonso, and his brothers, Nofie D. Alfonso, Gus D. Alfonso, Andy Alfonso, Sr., Nathan D. Alfonso, Salvador "Tut" Alfonso, Vincent Alfonso, and Joseph Alfonso.

Carl and his brothers began commercial fishing at the age of eight with their father. They had one boat to support the family...17 feet long 7 feet wide. No power or sails, just oars. Carl was educated in Gulfport City Schools and graduated from Gulfport High School Class of 1932. In 1957 Carl acquired the real estate firm of Cheney Realty and renamed it Alfonso Realty. The firm is now known as Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty and has grown to be one of the largest Real Estate Companies in Mississippi with offices in Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian, Orange Grove and Waveland.

Carl served in the United States Army during WW-II and went through South France at Marseille during the invasion of Germany, moving north through Dijon, Straburg, Bitche, and fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. He commanded Company L. of the 399th Infantry of the 100th Division in the 7th Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. He was an Army Captain when he left the service.

The end of the war did not end his efforts to promote and preserve the interests of the Veteran. Carl became a Member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans. He served as Commander of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport during 1949 and 1950. He was also a Member of the Retired Officer's Association. He was a Member of the First Baptist Church of Gulfport.

In 1949, American Legion Post 119 decided to have a Fishing Rodeo. Carl was Post Commander at the time, and he was asked to chair the Rodeo with the support of the Executive Committee. The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo began on July 1st 1949, in a large tent. Carl chaired the Rodeo for six years. The Rodeo now brings tens of thousands to the Mississippi Coast each July 4th Independence Day week.

Carl also served as chairman of Ship Island Fort, Inc. when it was owned by American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport. Carl advised the Members of the American Legion Post to return the island to the United States Government and the National Park Service...since the title to the property contained a reversionary clause that it could not be sold, but used only for recreation purposes. This was accomplished with the assistance of then Congressman Bill Colmer. As a result, Fort Massachusetts and Ship Island remain a public attraction for thousands of tourists each year.

Carl sailed. In 1933 the first Yacht Club was organized and all eight brothers were Charter Members of the Gulfport Yacht Club. Carl and four other of his brothers served as Commodores. Carl loved the water and for years spent most summer weekends going back and forth to Ship Island with "Captain Pete".

Carl also served as President of the West Gulf Coast Association of Realtors and President of the Gulfport Lion's Club. Carl was an avid reader and spent the greater part of the day over the past few years reading the entire Daily Herald, now the Sun Herald from the front page headline through to the last classified ad.

Thank you to Kathleen Gebbia for making this possible.

Carl is survived by his daughters, Carlene Alfonso, and her husband, Walter Ketchings, and Judge Margaret Alfonso and her husband, Cono Caranna, and one granddaughter, Margaret Amanda "Mandy" Krucks.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Benchwork Program of the Arc (formerly the Gulf Coast Society for Retarded Citizens), 3109 Gulf Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501.

Serving as pallbearers will be nephews, N. D. Alfonso, Augie Alfonso, Andy Alfonso, Jr., Chris Alfonso, Don Alfonso and Dr. Bill Williamson; nieces, Gayla Ann Williamson Martin and Pauline Mensi; Capt. Pete Skrmetta, and Sam Ford.

Carlene and Margaret would like to thank the dedicated staff, particularly Roger Price, who took care of Carl at the Biloxi Veterans Administration Hospital, Building 2.

Funeral services will be at 1pm on Tuesday, June 14th 2005 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, where friends may visit from 11am until service time. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport.

Lawrence Parker, 71, of Saucier, died Tuesday, May 17th 2005 in Saucier, Mississippi. He was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey and had been a Coast resident since 1976. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired electrician, and an Active Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Parker and his brother, Redding Parker.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Mary Jane "Jeanne" Parker of Saucier, Mississippi; his son, Wayne Parker of Perkinston, Mississippi; two daughters, Donna Parker of Saint Louis, Missouri, Lori Parker of Gulfport, Mississippi; a brother, James E. Parker II of Colts Neck, New Jersey; a sister, Sandra Parker of Milford, Pennsylvania; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Highway 49N, Orange Grove, Mississippi was in charge of the arrangements.

John Theodore Wachs, age 89 and a resident of Gulfport, MS, died Tuesday, May 3rd 2005 in Gulfport.

John Wachs was born to Harry A. and Erna Uecke Wachs on October 9th 1915 in Winona, Minnesota. He attended public schools of Winona, MN; received his Bachelor's Degree from Winona State Teachers College, Winona, MN; his Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University, Greely, CO; and continued his education with advanced studies in Radar at Scott Army Air Field in Illinois.

John Wachs was a High School teacher and coach in Cannon Falls, MN; and in Eyota, MN. He served in Civil Service as an Electronics Instructor for the U. S. Army from 1942 until 1944. He served on active duty in the U. S. Army Air Corps in Boca Raton, FL, from 1944 until 1946, and again served in civil service as an Electronics Education Specialist at Keesler AFB, MS, from 1947 until 1975. John was selected for advanced studies on Radar Applications in the early stages of World War II when most concepts were still classified. He served as an Instructor for the Army Air Corps flight crews on radar and avionics training missions which included flights over the Gulf of Mexico in B-29 bombers which flew out of Gulfport Field, Mississippi. He received numerous Performance Awards, a Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 1972, and a Civilian Commendation Award at retirement.

John Wachs was a member of Great Southern Country Club (Broadwater Country Club) since 1962 and served as president in 1969 and as recording secretary from 1970 until 2002. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Gulfport since 1948, and was on the Board of Trustees from 1963 until 1979.

John met his wife, Vesta Lou Olsen, in March 1945 while she was serving in the Women's Marine Corps in Washington, D. C., and they married on October 10, 1945, in Donnelly, MN. In addition to his wife, Mr. Wachs is survived by children, Karen Wachs McLeod and her husband, Cameron, of Mercer Island, WA; John Jay Wachs, and his wife, Kathleen Jenuwine, of Huntsville, AL; and Steven Dale Wachs and his wife, Barbara Busing, of Elkridge, MD; and grandchildren, Rory McLeod, Ian McLeod, Julia Gayle Wachs, John David Wachs, Jason Busing Wachs, Megan Anneke Wachs, and Laura Rose Wachs.

Visitation was at Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue in Gulfport, on Saturday, May 7th 2005, from 12:30pm until the service at 2pm Entombment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Gulfport.

Charles "Charlie" H. Iversen, 77, of Biloxi Mississippi, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 11th, 2005. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on September 22nd 1927. Charles was the only son of Charles Ingle and Beaulah Catherine Iversen. They preceded him in death as did his first wife, Mildred "Midge" Iversen.

Charles proudly served his Country as a United States Marine in the Korean War. He endured the bitter conflict and elements at the Chosen Few Reservoir engagement.

After returning from his tour of duty in the service, "Charlie" attended the University of Houston where he received his Degree in Mechanical Engineering and from there he went on to pursue a lifelong career at sea. He retired from Global Marine, where he worked as a Master Engineer. He could work on engines of any size. He literally traveled all around the World. He passionately loved ships and anything remotely nautical.

Charlie had many friends and was known for his love of family, friends, dogs, fishing, cooking, "inventing and creating" and his beloved United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the VFW #6731, American Legion Post 119 Gulfport, Moose Lodge #332, Elks #606, National and Mississippi Chapter of the Chosen Few, and the Mississippi Chapter of the United States First Marine Division.

"Charlie" is survived by his wife, Deborah; his sister, Beulah Johnson and her children of Shreveport, Louisiana; his step-children, Rocky G. Cruse and his wife Catrina and Jamie B. Bergeron; and his step-grandchildren, Dakota, Alexus, and Mattie.

Charlie will be deeply missed by his wife, his sister, his step-children, his step-grandchildren, his niece and God-child, Carolyn J. Hamric and her husband Jim, and his little buddies, J.R. and Rascal.

"The night is calm and cloudless, And still as it can be, And the stars come forth to listen, To the music of the sea. They gather and gather and gather, Until they crowd the sky, And listen in breathless silence, to the solemn litany."  Longfellow

There was a Memorial service for him at the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi MS on Friday, April 15th 2005 at 2pm.

Oliver W. "Bud" Hopton, 84, of Longview Texas, formerly of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away Saturday, March 26th 2005.

Bud was a Purple Heart WW-II Veteran. He was an active member of American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport Mississippi, VFW Post #2434, and the DAV.

Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Sarah "Sadie" Colip Hopton; first wife, Elizabeth Shelton; and sister, Dorothy Morton.

Survivors include his wife, Mary, Longview, Texas; 4 daughters, Peggi (Tony) Small, Mansfield, Texas; Amelia (Larry) Moore, Fayettville, Arkansas; Mary McFadden, Longview, Texas; Norma (Tommy) Johnson, Shreveport, Louisiana; 4 sons, Greg (Cheryl), Hanover, IL; Dale, Southaven, Mississippi; Stanley (Ruby) Lucas, Longview, Texas; Jon (Sonia) Lucas, Shreveport Louisiana; 17 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10am Saturday April 2nd 2005, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home, Marseilles, Illinois. Visitation was at the funeral home from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, April 1st 2005. Burial was in Oakwood Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Lawrence Glenn Estep passed away on Saturday, March, 19, 2005, in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was a loving husband, dad and Pawpaw who will be greatly missed. He was a native of Missouri and a resident of the coast since 1959. He was born in Urich, Missouri and graduated from Urich High School and attended Syracuse University.

Larry was proud to be one of Americas Greatest Generation and honored to attend the dedication of the National WW-II Memorial. He retired from the United States Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base as a Master Sergeant with 25 years of service, having served in WW-II, Korea and Vietnam. He was decorated with the following medals: European African Middle Eastern Theater Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Victory Medal, National Defense Medal, United Nations Medal and Korean Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal with Silver Loop. Larry and his wife Gretchen participated in many reunions with his WW-II Bomb Group, as well as the Mississippi 8th Air Force Historical Society.

Larry was a member of Woolmarket Baptist Church Adult V Sunday School Class and Young at Heart, a Life Member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, Mississippi Chapter of 8th AFHS, 447 Bomb Group, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), an active member of the American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport Mississippi, 40 and 8 Voiture 251 of Post 119, Friends International, and the Magnolia Ramblers RV Clubs. Larry was an avid RV'er and helped form the Good Sam Chapter of Mississippi and served as its first Assistant State Director. Larry and his wife traveled by RV to 46 States and Canada.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Mae Estep, two sisters, Pauline Chandler and Glenna Estep all of Missouri.

Larry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gretchen Hawkins Estep of Biloxi, Mississippi, two sons: Retired Lieutenant Colonel Terry L. Estep of Tavernier, Florida, and Jerry A. Estep and his wife Barbara of Dania Beach, Florida, three grandchildren: Clayton N. Estep of Atlanta, Georgia, Parker Estep of Cartersville, Georgia, and Sarah Estep of Orlando, Florida. Two brothers: Norman Estep and his wife Marylan of Grain Valley, Missouri, and Roger Estep of Belton, Missouri, and a brother-in-law, Gene Chandler of Creighton, Missouri.

A visitation was held on Monday, March 21st 2005 from 6pm to 8pm at Riemann Funeral Home, Hwy 49 North in Gulfport. Services were held on Tuesday, March 22nd 2005 at the Woolmarket Baptist Church at 11:30am where friends visited 1 hour prior to the service. Burial followed at the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi Mississippi with Full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers the family preferred memorials to the Young at Heart Bus Fund at Woolmarket Baptist Church, 12816 Lorraine Road, Biloxi, Mississippi, 39532.

Mr. James Brudoc Adcock, 82, of Gulfport, Mississippi died Saturday, March 12th 2005 in Gulfport Mississippi.

James Adcock was born in Neshoba County, Mississippi and had been a resident of Gulfport for 61 years. He was a member of Gulf Gardens Baptist Church. Mr. Adcock served in the U. S. Army during WW-II. He was a former Chief of the Gulfport Auxiliary Police Department and a former auxiliary deputy with the Harrison County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Adcock retired 15 years ago from civil service at the Navy Seabee Base in Gulfport and since retirement has been employed with Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes. James was also an active member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 Gulfport.

James was preceded in death by his father, James Thomas Adcock; his mother, Zula Gamblin Adcock; twin brother, Samuel Rudolph Adcock; his sister, Lois I. Hill and a daughter, Linda Susan Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Steele Adcock; four daughters, Pamela J. Raybourn, Donna J. Russell, Carol Ann Adcock and Lori A. Guardia all of Gulfport, Mississippi; five grandsons, Kevin B. Smith, Randy R. Smith, Caleb Guardia, Faron O'Neil and Jacob Daquioag and two great grandchildren, Carlyle Steele Smith and Rhet Davidson Smith,

Visitation was Monday, March 14th 2005, from 1:30 till 2:30pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. A procession left the funeral home at 2:30pm and went to Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport for graveside services.

Clyde E. Cregar Jr., United States Marine Corps retired, age 78 and a resident of Long Beach, Mississippi died Thursday, March 10th 2005 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Clyde attended Cowan Rd. Baptist Church, in Gulfport. Gunnery Sergeant Cregar entered the United States Marine Corps in 1943, where he served for 22 years, and was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

Clyde was a Master Mason and a member of the Masonic Southern Star Lodge #550 F&Am. in Long Beach, and active member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 Gulfport, as well as a member of the VFW in Long Beach.

Clyde Cregar was preceded in death by his first wife, Robbie Rushing; his parents, Clyde E. Cregar Sr. and Dorothy Grace Weber; daughter, Pamela Nelson; sister, Dorothy Ann Bonds.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Cregar of Long Beach, Mississippi; sons, Clyde E. Cregar III of Sacramento, California, and Michael D. Cregar of Jackson, Alabama; daughters, Lynn A. Ellerman and her husband Don of Long Beach, Mississippi and Wendy J. Nassar of Long Beach, Mississippi; sister, Alicia C. Olsen and her husband William of Waldorf, Maryland; grandchildren, Thomas, Cory and David Cregar; Kendon and Brian Ellerman; Emile, Jennifer and Kenny Nassar.

The visitation was held Monday, March 14, 2005, at Cowan Road. Baptist Church, where friends visited from 11:30am to 12:45pm. The funeral service followed at 12:45 pm, with burial at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS, with Full Military Honors.

Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Ave., Gulfport, was in charge of arrangements.

James Wesley Riley, 84, of Gulfport, Mississippi died Saturday, February 26th 2005.

Jim was born in Marceline, Missouri June 16th 1920. He had been a resident of Gulfport for 42 years since retiring as a Major from the United States Air Force in 1963 after having served 24 years. He was a member of Saint James Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 Gulfport, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jim also served as Past President of the Gulfport Evening Lions, was a Red Cross Volunteer at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center for 11 years, and was the RSVP Coordinator at the Gulfport Courthouse for 6 years.

Recently, Jim was honored by the Modern Woodman as a "Hometown Hero" in recognition of his volunteer service.

Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father, William H. and Kathryn Thomas Riley: 3 brothers, William Vance, Henry Eugene and John Maxwell Riley.

Survivors include his wife Mary Isabella Cooper Riley of Gulfport; one daughter, Kathy R. Malone and her husband Mark of Lawrenceville, Georgia; 3 grandchildren, Tammy Randazzo and her husband Wayne of Winder, Georgia, Timothy Malone and his wife Shanna of Gainesville, GA, Ryan Malone of Lawrenceville, Georgia; two great-grandchildren, Haleigh and Peyton Randazzo; and his two nieces, Elizabeth Cupp and Maxine Smith of Marceline, Missouri.

The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 3pm Tuesday, at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Gulfport, where friends visited from 1pm to 3pm before the Mass. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport Mississippi.

Riemann Funeral Home in Gulfport, Mississippi was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Adele Mary O'Neil, 75, of Gulfport died Thursday, February 24th 2005 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mrs. O'Neil was born in New Orleans and was a long time resident of Gulfport. She was a member of Saint James Catholic Church. She was also an active Auxiliary Member of Joe Graham Post 119 Gulfport, Mississippi where she was Chairperson of the Abused Children Committee for many years. Adele had been an employee of of the Old America Store in Biloxi, Mississippi, and later an employee of K-Mart in Gulfport for many years.

Adele was preceded in death by her parents, Leona and Lucas Bearorvich, and her husband, Robert R. O'Neil.

A Memorial Service was held at 5pm on Monday, February 28th 2005 at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home on 15th Street in Gulfport, where visitation began at 4:30pm. Interment was at the National Cemetery in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Request memorials be sent to the Abused Children Committee, American Legion Post 119,  P.O. Box 6711  Gulfport, MS  39506.

Comments from a friend Bob Dougherty...Adel was actively engaged for many years with the Abused Children Center in Gulfport, where she was often awarded by her Supervisors for her work with the children. She would bring them clothes, ice cream and candy, wipe-away their tears, and rock them to sleep. Adel traveled the Gulf Coast and solicited gifts for the children from local businnesses, which, over the years, resulted in a literal "ton" of gifts and food for the children. Adel will be missed by all at Post 119, everyone at the Abused Children Center, and all who knew her.

Robert Arthur Hessell, 82, of Gulfport Mississippi died Saturday, February 19th 2005 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1965.

Robert served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He was a retired Logistics Engineer at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Robert was a Member of the Lutheran faith, a member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport for 39 years, and was also a Mason and member of the Moose Lodge.

Robert was preceded in death by a son, Michael Hessell of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Virginia Hessell of Gulfport; a daughter, Barbara Hessell Falconer and her husband, Jack, of La Habra Heights, California; two sons, Robert Ellis Hessell and his wife, Ann of Del Mar, CA, William Ernest "Bill" Hessell and his wife, Ardeth of Gulfport; a daughter-in-law, Donna Hessell of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; 6 grandchildren, Michelle Solter, Julie Falconer, William Hessell, Matthew Hessell, Daniel Hessell, and Barbara Hessell; and 2 great-grandchildren, Seth and Heather Solter.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 23rd 2005 from 8:30am until 9:30am at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street in Gulfport. A procession left the funeral home at 9:30am going to the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi for a 10am graveside service with full Military Honors.

The family preferred memorials to the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi 39507.

William R. Hanks of Gulfport died Friday, February 18th 2005 in Biloxi, Mississippi. William was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Bea Hanks. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Strategic Air Command at McDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. He retired from GTE in Tampa, Florida in 1985. He was a member of Gulfport Elks Lodge 978 and American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 Gulfport Mississippi. He enjoyed any and all volunteer work at area hospitals.

William was born April 13, 1931. He was survived by his only son, Stephen Hanks and wife, Gloria, of Seymour, Tennessee and a sister, Jean Petty of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Visitation was on Wednesday, February 23rd 2005 from 8am until 8:30am at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street in Gulfport, Mississippi. A graveside service followd at 9am at the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Mississippi with full Military Honors.

Vincent D. Alfonso, age 92 and a resident of Gulfport, died Sunday, January 2nd 2005 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Vincent Alfonso, a native of Gulfport, attended Tulane University, and was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport where he served as usher, a member of the American Legion Post 119 Gulfport, the VFW, and the DAV. He was a self-employed boat builder and was a member of Gulfport Yacht Club where he served as Race Committee Chairman in 1947, 1965, and 1969.

Vincent Alfonso was preceded in death by his parents, Deborah Verdi Alfonso and Decidue Alfonso; brothers, Nofie D. Alfonso, Gus D. Alfonso, Anthony D. Alfonso, Ignacious D. Alfonso, Joseph D. Alfonso, Salvadore D. Alfonso; and sisters, Theresa Gullotta, Josephine Alfonso, and Spena Alfonso. Survivors include a brother, Carl D. Alfonso, of Biloxi; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Visitation was at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church Tuesday, January 4th from 9am until the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10am. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport. Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue in Gulfport was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 2414 17th St., Gulfport, MS 39501, or the Saint Vincent DePaul Society.

Mr. C.D. "Holley" Hollingsworth, age 74 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Saturday, January 1st 2005 in Gulfport Mississippi. Mr. Hollingsworth was a native of Cleveland, Mississippi and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 26 years. Mr. Hollingsworth retired after serving 20 years in the United States Army Army. He served during the Vietnam War, where he received numerous medals, including: the Bronze Star Medal, the National Service Defense Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/ 3 Bronze Stars, the the Meritorious Unit Citation. Mr. Hollingsworth was also a member of CIDAA and a member of the American Legion Post 119 in Gulfport. He was of the Nazarene faith.

Holley Hollingsworth was preceded in death by his parents, John Wiley & Birdie Jewel O'Bannon Hollingsworth; two brothers, Fred & John Hollingsworth; a "son at heart", John C. Daniels and a stepson Richard Daniel Dunklau. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Maureen "Mo" Daniels Hollingsworth of Gulfport; his sons, Charles "Chip" Hollingsworth of Gulfport, Terry Hollingsworth of Helena, Arkansas, Jerry Hollingsworth of Batesville, Arkansas; his stepson, William Michael Dunklau; his stepdaughter, Teresa Dee Dunklau, both of Bowling Green, Kentucky; two brothers, Shannon & Tony Hollingsworth both of Villa Ridge, Illinois; three stepbrothers, Harold Williams of Arkansas and Dewey & Durell Hollingsworth both of Moselle, Mississippi; his two sisters, Louise Garrett of Myrtle, Mississippi and Carolyn Long of Pocahontas, Arkansas; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The 25th Avenue Chapel of Riemann Funeral Home was charge of funeral arrangements. The funeral procession left Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue in Gulfport, at 9:30am Wednesday, January 5th 2005, and went to the National Cemetery in Biloxi for a graveside service with Full Military Honors at 10am.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Helen Elaine Tolle Jones, age 83, of Gulfport died Saturday, December 4th 2004 in Biloxi Mississippi. Mrs. Jones was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and had been a resident of Gulfport for over 55 years. She graduated from Nursing School at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and served as a Nurse in the United States Army during World War II. She was a retired registered nurse at the Gulfport Veterans Administration Hospital. Mrs. Jones was an active member of Handsboro Presbyterian Church, the Handsboro Garden Club, the Gulfport Garden Club, the Orchid Society, and American Legion Unit 119 in Gulfport.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Lee Jones, Sr.; her parents, Frederick Lamonte and Betty Dreher Tolle; and five brothers, Wilbur, Albert, Fred, Hubert, and Richard Tolle.

Helen is survived by a daughter, Mollie Kathleen Jones of Greenwood, South Carolina; two sons, Stephen L. Jones, Jr. and his wife, Joan Cohen Jones, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Fred L. "Monte" Jones of Gulfport; a brother, Charles Irwin Tolle of Ethel, Louisiana; two granddaughters, Diana K. Morrow and Kimberly Anne Jones; and a great granddaughter, Mara Kathleen Lee.

The funeral service was held at 2:30pm Thursday, December 9th 2004 at Handsboro Presbyterian Church in Gulfport. Friends visited from 1:30pm until the service. Interment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport was in charge of arrangements.

The family preferred memorials to Handsboro Presbyterian Church, 1304 E. Pass Road, Gulfport, MS 39507.

Richard Stanhope Harrington of Gulfport passed away, after a long illness, on September 15th 2004 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Richard was born in Wellington Ohio on May 2nd, 1935 to Frank and Marie Harrington. With his older brother Andre, the family soon moved to Muskegon Michigan, where Richard grew into adulthood. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1953, where he lettered in Tennis. He was a member of Masonic Demolay. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, and was sent to Korea. He worked as an Armed Forces Radio Correspondent. Richard improved his education while a member of the Marine Corps and earned a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Wisconsin. Richard served 10 years active duty in the Marines, and 10 years Individual Ready Reserve. He was honorably discharged in 1973 with the rank of Captain.

Richard's career in Broadcasting led him from the Marine Corps base at Cherry Point North Carolina to Washington D.C, to WITN, and to WGN in Chicago. He worked in Television News Stations, as Manager and Reporter. In the 1960's, for a Reporter to have reached the heights of WGN, was a stepping stone to the National Networks. Richard changed direction, however, and worked for Time-Life in North Carolina and Grand Rapids Michigan.

In the latter part of the 1960's, Richard started a Public Relations business in Muskegon where his biggest client was the United Way. His fund-raising efforts were phenomenal, and he earned the accolades of the entire Community.

Richard moved to Columbus Ohio in 1972, where he was a partner in Datamart, a Housing Rehab Company. In 1976, Richard started his own Rehab Company, Tekton, Inc., having designed a computer program for cost estimating house repairs. Richard and his family relocated to Marietta Ohio in 1982, and resided there until the Company was sold in 1989. Richard then moved his family to Gulfport Mississippi, and retired.

Richard's avocation was playing Music. He had worked professionally for Radio in his youth, and in his retirement he enjoyed entertaining for parties and gatherings. He was affectionately known as "Happy Harry" as he entertained with his wit, sense of fun, and enormous collection of records and CDs.

Richard was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and served as Exalted Ruler in 1986; he was a member of B.P.O.E. #978 in Gulfport. His most recent office was Chaplain last year.

He joined the American Legion in 1984, and was an Active Member of Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport. He was also a member of Veterans Of Foreign Wars.

Richard was patient at the Veterans Administration Hospitals for the past 18 years. The family would like to thank those at the Biloxi Medical Center: Doctor Theron Evans, Doctor Linda Clark, the Respiratory Staff, and the Nurses for their care, kindness, professionalism and friendship.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother.

He is survived by his wife, Velma, whom he married in 1973. He leaves his children; daughter Pamela Boller and her husband Gary of Pataskala Ohio; son Daniel of Swansboro North Carolina; daughter Melissa and her fiance Jason Sturgeon of Gulfport Mississippi; and sister-in-law Kate Lee of North Muskegon Michigan. Richard had a legion of friends who will sorely miss him.

Richard made final arrangements to the University of Mississippi in Jackson to donate his body as an anatomical gift for teaching and research.

Contributions can be made in Richard's name to the Elks National Foundation.
Contact any Elks Lodge.

A memorial to celebrate his life, will be held at the Elks Lodge, #978 in Gulfport Mississippi on Thursday September 23rd 2004 at 7:30pm.

Mrs. Joan "Joey" Kirsch, 65, of Gulfport died Friday, August 13th, 2004 in Gulfport. Joan Kirsch was born in Staten Island, New York, and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 20 years. She was a Catholic.

Joan Kirsch was an active Member and Executive Committee Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 Auxiliary Unit 119, and the former lounge manager at the Gulfport Mississippi Elks Lodge.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Dora and George Steiniger and a husband, Bill Engram.

Survivors include her husband Sam Kirsch of Gulfport, an active Member and many term 3rd Vice Commander and Executive Committee Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport; a daughter, Laura Cayton of Somerset, New Jersey; 2 sons, John L. Cayton of Staten Island, New York and George W. Cayton of New Bern, North Carolina; a sister, Carol Depaolo of New Jersey, 3 brothers, George Steiniger of Orlando, Florida, Fred Steiniger of Staten Island, New York and Kenny Steiniger of Las Vegas, Nevada and 7 grandchildren.

Visitation was Tuesday evening from 5pm until 7pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Downtown Chapel Gulfport. An Elks Memorial Service was held at 7pm Tuesday in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was private.

Angelo Frank Scalia, age 81 a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi died Wednesday, May 19th 2004, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Angie was a native of Monroe, Louisiana; and a resident of Gulfport for 47 years. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and was an Active Member and four term (1988-1999-1993-1994) Past Post Commander of American Legion Post 119 Gulfport. He was also a Member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Knights of Columbus where he was a Past Grand Knight. He retired after 40 years as a car salesman.

Angelo Scalia was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lucille Scalia; and a brother, William Patrick Scalia. Survivors include a loving companion, Juantia Minnich; a daughter, Cathy Cooke and her husband, John, all of Gulfport; a brother, Roy Scalia, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Eunice Banks, and Josephine Simmons, both of West Monroe, Louisiana; and two grandchildren, John Patrick Cooke and Caitlyn Elizabeth Cooke.

Graveside services were conducted at 3pm Friday, May 21st, at the Biloxi National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue in Gulfport, was in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Lou Perkins Russo, 73, Resident of Gulfport died on February 12 in Gulfport.

Barbara Russo was a native of West Virginia and had lived in Gulfport, Mississippi most of her life. She was an Active Member of the Joe Graham American Legion Auxiliary Unit 119, Gulfport, and worked with her husband, Robert Russo, with the Children's Burn Center and the Shriners.

Barbara was a Past Mardi Gras' Queen for La Femmes' of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Past Queen for Gulfport American Legion. Mrs. Russo was also a Past President of the State of Mississippi American Legion Auxiliary, and of Girls State in Jackson.

Barbara was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Perkins who passed away in 1986.

Survivors include her husband Robert R. Russo, of New Orleans, Louisiana, one daughter, and son in law, Freddie and Michael Sanderson of Gulfport, two brothers, Coy Gainer of Bangor, Maine, Jim Gainer of High Point, North Carolina, two sisters, Norma Glidewell and Jean Proctor both of High Point, North Carolina, grandchildren, Michael Darrell Sanderson, Jr., and Catherine and Sanderson both of Gulfport, great grandchildren, Tristin Michael Sanderson of, Havlock, North Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Sunday, February 15th, 6pm to 8:30pm at Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue, Gulfport. Services were Monday, February 16th 2004 at 2pm also at the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Gulfport.

Harold V. Toop, Sr., age 84 and a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, died Friday, February 6th 2004 in Gulfport.

Harold Toop, a native of Yonkers, New York, grew up in New York City and was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1954. He was a retired consultant on architectural hardware, and was a founding member of Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church in Long Beach. Mr. Toop served in the United States Army as a Captain and participated in the European Theater. He received the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Combat Infantryman Badge, and was a member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport.

Harold Toop was preceded in death by his son, Harold V. Toop, Jr.

Survivors included his wife, Doris Toop, of Gulfport; daughters, Joyce Johnson, of Wichita Falls, Texas; Dianne Ferguson, of Smithville, New Jersey; Denise Shilstone, of Long Beach, Mississippi; Joan Higginbotham, of Diamondhead, Mississippi; and Peggy Tanner, of Gautier, Mississippi; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Jean Toop, of League City, Texas; stepson, David Hughey, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;stepdaughter, Brenda Baucom, of Hurley, Mississippi; brother, Russell Toop, of Pensacola, Florida; former wife, Eileen J. Toop, of Biloxi, Mississippi; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was at Riemann Funeral Home in Long Beach, Sunday, February 8th 2004, from 6pm to 8pm. The funeral was held at 8:30am Monday, February 9th at Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church in Long Beach, followed by burial in the National Cemetery in Biloxi.

Edna W. Williams, age 84 and a resident of Gulfport, died Monday, January 12, 2004, in Gulfport.

Edna Williams was a native of the Big Level Community in Stone County, Mississippi and was retired as an operator with Bell South.

Edna. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Pittman Wiggins and Emily Craiger Wiggins; brothers, Floyd and Webb Wiggins; and sister, Grace Baxter. Survivors include her husband, Oren Williams, Jr., of Gulfport; son, Bob Kleinschmidt and his wife, Bonnie, of Stevensville, Maryland; daughter, Sue Cospelich and her husband, Bruce, of Gulfport; stepson, Oren Williams III and his wife, Joan, of Biloxi; stepdaughter, Mary Fuller, of Tauton, Massachusetts; three grandchildren, Lisa Kleinschmidt, Steve Davis, and Chelsea Williams; and a great-granddaughter, Taylor Davis.

Visitation was at Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue in Gulfport, Thursday, January 15th, from 1pm...until the funeral at 2:30pm. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Gulfport.

Mr. James "J.M." Teague, 77, of Gulfport, Passed away Thursday, January 8, 2004 at the VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Teague was born March 24, 1926 in Cullman County, Alabama and was a long time resident of Gulfport.

James Teague served with honor during the Korean War, served with the United States Army 75th Field Artillery Battalion and was a decorated disabled veteran.  J.M. was a veteran's veteran. Former Army Sgt. (T) James Teague was a lifetime member of and past Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Gulfport Post 2539. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Honor Society, the Military Order of the Cooties, Past Seam Squirrel and Cootie of the Year. He was also a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veteran Chapter 5 and a member of the National Order of Trench Rats Dugout 436, an honor society of the DAV. J.M. was also a life member of Moose Lodge Breman, Georgia, and American Legion Joe Graham Post #119 in Gulfport.

James was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eve Teague; and two sisters, Willa Mae Brock and Jean Stewart.

James is survived by his brother Willaim Teague of Cullman, Alabama; a sister, Detrice Mahles of Breman, Georgia. He is also survived by his best friend and loving companion of many years, Stella Zielinski and her family who loved their "buddy".

From all friends and Comrades, "Rest in Peace, Sergeant Teague, you are properly relieved of you duty, we will stand the watch!" We all love you and will miss you.

Visitation was the evening of Tuesday January 13th from 5:30 until 8pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport. The funeral service was Wednesday January 14th at 10am in the funeral home chapel. Interment followed at the Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi.

Winona H. "Nootsie" Amos, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died Friday, December 26, 2003, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Mrs. Amos was a native of Handsboro, Mississippi and resided most of her life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a homemaker, a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport, American Legion Unit 119 in Gulfport, and the Mississippi Democrat Party.

Winona Amos was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin R. Amos; parents, William Robert and Annie Kahler Henlee; one brother, and two sisters. Survivors include sons, Gray G. Amos, Dana D. Amos, both of Jackson, Mississippi; Daryl T. Amos, of Gulfport; a daughter, Nona G. Amos, of Gulfport; and three grandchildren.

Visitation was at Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue in Gulfport on Monday, December 28, 2003, from 1:30pm until the funeral at 2:30pm. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Gulfport.

Robert Earl Hover of Gulfport, Mississippi died in his home in the presence of his family on December 1st 2003. He was 79 years old.

Robert Hover's death was the result of a 12 year struggle with Cancer. He was a source of constant astonishment to the Medical Community because of his tenacity to live. He fought the ravages of Prostate Cancer, Colon Cancer, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, multiple Cancer surgeries, Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy.

One of George and Ruby Hover's seven children, Robert Hover was born on September 20th 1924 in McHenry, Mississippi. He married Marie Clara Filipich, who bore him two sons, Daryl and Ched. Daryl Hover died in infancy and Marie Hover died in April of 1988. Mr. Hover married Margaret Peterson on February 14, 1995.

Robert Hover served his country in World War II as a member of the Merchant Marines. After the war, he went to work for Greyhound Bus Lines as a driver. He retired with over thirty years of exemplary service.

Robert Hover was a Member of the McHenry Baptist Church in McHenry, Mississipi. He also was a Member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post 119 Gulfport, the Fleur-de-Lis Society of Biloxi, Mississippi and an affiliate of the Slavonian Benevolent Society of Biloxi.

Survivors included his wife, Margaret of Gulfport; his son, Ched, of New Orleans, Louisiana; three stepchildren, Tim Peterson of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; Cindy DeFrances of Gulfport, and Kevin Peterson of Long Beach, Mississippi; two grandchildren, Danica Hover of New Orleans, and Maggie DeFrances of Gulfport; two sisters, Doris McMurphy of Perkinston, Mississippi and Nora Mae Ryan of Lake Charles, Louisiana; one brother, James M. Hover, of Houston, Texas and their respective families.

The funeral service was at 1pm Wednesday, December 3rd 2003 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport where friends visited from 11am until 1pm. Interment was in Southern Memorial Park in Biloxi.

Sandra Ross Graham, 65, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, of Gulfport, died Thursday, September 25th 2003 in Gulfport.

Sandra was a native of Clio, Louisiana and has been a resident of Gulfport since 1959. She was a Methodist and a Member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Maple Ross and Brooksie Freeman Ross. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Keven W. Graham, Gulfport; son and daughter-in-law, Lindy W. and Sandy Graham, Portland, Oregon; son, Dean Ross Graham, Gulfport; daughter and son-in-law, Sandi and Jerry Favre, Jr. of Long Beach, Mississippi; three grandsons, Jeffrey Graham, Washington, D.C.; Trace Favre, and Mason Favre both of Long Beach; four siblings, Yvonne (Jerry) Mitchell, Biloxi, Mississippi; June (James) Owens, Elaine (Donald) Lee and Hank (Sheryl) Ross all of Clio, Louisiana.

The funeral service was held at 2pm Friday, September 26th 2003 at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Beauvoir Road, Biloxi with visitation from noon to 2pm.

Interment was in the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Saint Thomas Catholic School Library, 712 East Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, MS 39560 or the Arthritis Foundation.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Jerry Dale Winn, 67, of Long Beach died Tuesday, September 23rd, 2003 in Gulfport. Mr. Winn was retired from the United States Navy and received the following awards: National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Star); Vietnam Campaign Medal; Navy Achievement Medal; Third Good Conduct Award. He was a Member of American Legion Post 119, Gulfport and VFW Post 3937 in Long Beach, Mississippi.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie Winn and Lillie Winn; a brother, W. A. Winn, and two sisters, Bonnie Jean Winn and Peggy Winn.

Jerry Winn is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Winn Watkins, Abby Winn Exum and two sons, Terry Winn and Scott Winn, all of Dothan, Alabama; three sisters, Linda Crawley, Suzie Collins, Jackie Bailey; and three brothers, Neil Winn, Bill Winn, John Winn, all of Weleetka, Oaklahoma; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a godchild, Kim Mathews of Dothan, Alabama; and best friends, Bill Blisett and Robbie Robertson, both of Long Beach, Mississippi.

The visitation was held Friday from 9:30am until 10:30am at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport. A procession left the funeral home at 10:30 and proceeded to Biloxi National Cemetery for a graveside service at 11:00am with Full Military Honors

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Theodore J. "Jerry" Farrar, 75, of Gulfport, Mississippi died Sunday, September 7, 2003 in Gulfport. Mr. Farrar was born in Saint Louis, Missouri and had been a resident of Gulfport for 7 years, moving from Saint Louis. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and was a retired printer with the Saint Louis Post Dispatch. He was Catholic, a Life Member of Knights of Columbus, a Member of Gulfport Elks Lodge #978 and an active Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post # 119 in Gulfport.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Louise Grimes Farrar.

Jerry is survived by 2 daughters, Carol Stuckey and Linda Huntoon, both of Saint Louis, Missouri; 3 sons, Theodore Farrar of Saint Louis, Missouri, Chris Farrar of Gulfport, Scott Farrar of Saint Louis, Missouri; a brother, Bobby Farrar of Saint Charles, Missouri; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

There will be an Elks Memorial service Tuesday at 5:30pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport where friends may visit from 3pm until 5:30pm. There will be visitation Thursday from 3pm until 8pm at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home in Saint Louis, Missouri and a graveside service Friday at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Saint Louis.

The family preferred memorials to American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507 or the American Lung Association of Mississippi, P. O. Box 9865, Jackson, MS 39286.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Lou G. Cospelich, 70, and a resident of Gulfport, died Friday, August 8, 2003, in Gulfport.

Lou Cospelich was a native and life long resident of Gulfport Mississippi. He was educated in Gulfport, and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Winn-Dixie after 25 years of service. He spent his retirement years doing what he loved...fishing. He was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport, and a member of the American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 in Gulfport.

Lou Cospelich is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Marie Cospelich and a brother, Richard Cospelich. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Embry Cospelich of Gulfport; 3 sons, Joel L. G. Cospelich of Saucier Mississippi, Stephen E. Cospelich of Kiln Mississippi; Scott R. Cospelich of Biloxi Mississippi; 2 daughters, Jane E. Magee and Julia C. Davis both of Gulfport; 2 brothers, Cecil Cospelich Archie Cospelich both of Long Beach Mississippi; 5 sisters, Eldrid Price and Faye Clark both of Gulfport; Eva Hagensee of Long Beach; Glynn Steele of Lyman Mississippi, Myra Brune of Ocean Springs Mississippi; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 11, 2003 at 3pm at Saint John Catholic Church in Gulfport, where friends visited one hour prior to service. Interment was at Evergreen Gardens in Gulfport.

Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Ave. in Gulfport was in charge of arrangements.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

John T. "Red" Owens, Jr., age 84 and a resident of Gulfport, died Monday, July 14th, 2003 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

John Owens was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a long time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Red was a graduate of Tulane University, served in the U.S. Navy during WW-II, and retired from civil service as a training specialist at Keesler Air Force Base. He was a Member, Past Adjutant, and Executive Board Member of American Legion Joe Graham Post 119 Gulfport, a Member of VFW Post 4526 Gulfport, and attended Burton Memorial United Methodist Church.

John Owens is preceded in death by his father, John T. Owens, Sr., his mother, Myrtle M. Owens and a son, John T. Owens, III. He is survived by his wife, Betty M. Owens of Gulfport; a daughter, Jacalyn O. Lloyd of Lake Mary, Florida; and granddaughter, Lauren T. Lloyd of Panama City, Florida.

Funeral services were held at 3:30 pm Wednesday, July 16th, 2003 at Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue, Gulfport where friends visited one hour prior to service time. Dr. Don Hagler, of Burton Memorial United Methodist Church delivered the Eulogy. Interment followed at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Gulfport. Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue Gulfport, was in charge of the arrangements.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Paul Bernard Trehern, 80, of Gulfport Mississippi died Saturday May 31st 2003 in Gulfport. He was born February 25th 1923 in Moss Point Mississippi.

Paul was a Member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gulfport. Mr. Trehern graduated from Gulfport High School, and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired Personnel Management Specialist with the Veterans Administration, a Past Commander of American Legion Post 119 Gulfport from December 1977 through July 1978, and was a Mason. He also held a Real Estate License.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Trehern and Ruth Hudson Trehern; his sister Dorothy Ziminski; and Grandson Randall Speck.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Myrtis Johnson Trehern; his daughter and son-in-law Carol and Richard Speck of Gulfport; his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Luanne Trehern of Philadelphia Pennsylvania; his brother, Floyd Trehern of Jackson Mississippi; and grandchildren, Allison Speck, Lauren Trehern, and Eric Trehern.

Services were held at 11am on Tuesday June 3rd at Riemann Funeral Home on 25th Avenue in Gulfport, with visitation two hours prior to the service. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Mr. Harvey Anthony Pucheu, 78, of Gulfport Mississippi, died Sunday May 25th 2003 in Gulfport. Mr. Pucheu was born May 5th 1925 in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident. He was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Gulfport.

Harvey Pucheu entered the United States Navy upon graduation from Saint Francis de Salles High School in 1942. After Boot Camp, he served during World War II, where he was assigned to the U.S.S. Drayton DD 366 in the Pacific Theater...where he served three years as a Storekeeper 1st Class, General Quarters Station on 20 mm Guns. He earned the following Battle Ribbons: American Theater; Asiatic-Pacific (9 stars); Philippine Liberation (2 stars); Good Conduct; Victory; and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. He was one of the last men to leave the Ship when it was de-commissioned. He then attended, and graduated, from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.