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AUTH
Emily Norwood Stewart (Jackie) Auth, 70, of Gautier, Miss., died March 16, 2006, in Pascagoula, Miss., after a brief illness. She was born
April 23, 1935, in Laurel, Miss.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, George Edward and Ernestine Car-lisle Norwood; her first husband, Norman Stewart; a son, Scott Stewart; and a sister, Sarah Norwood Dossett.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Randy Auth; a son, Eddie (Lana) Stewart; daughters, Debby Stewart (Stephen) Renfroe, Beth Stewart Willis and her husband, Brooke Chadick, Allison Stewart (Joe) Venecia; a step-daughter, Christy Auth (David) Tingle; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers, Edward (Carol Ann) Norwood and Jimmy (Karen) Norwood.
Jackie was the founding sponsor of the Lockhearts Civic Organization of Moss Point. She was also a longtime substitute teacher in the Moss Point School System during the 1970s. She was a member of the Martin Bluff Baptist Church and a former member of First Baptist Church, Moss Point, Miss., which provided love and support to her and her children following the death of Norman Stewart in 1967.
Jackie's greatest accomplishment was that, after being widowed at 32, she cared for, loved and successfully reared her five young children. She remained a loving and positive influence in their lives until her death.
A memorial service will be held Friday, March 17, 2006 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church Moss Point.
Friends may visit with the family one hour in advance of the service.
In lieu of flowers and because of Jackie's love for the Pascagoula River, the family requests that donations be made to the Mississippi Chapter of the National Audubon Society's education center planned for Moss Point (Audubon, 4836 Main Street, Moss Point, Miss., 39563).
Services are under the direction of O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home of Pascagoula.
HUBBARD
Elder Jesse E. Hubbard, a native of Jackson, Miss. and a resident of Moss Point, Miss. for the past 45 years, died March 4, 2006.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Hubbard.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Hubbard, Moss Point, his mother, Thelma Hubbard, Pascagoula, Miss., three sons, Dewayne Turk, Houston, Texas; Jesse Larry and David Hubbard, both of Moss Point., two daughters; Nicola (Tracy) Magee and Pamela Hubbard, both of Moss Point; seven brothers, William (Josephine) Stann, Jackson, Charles (Tonya) Hubbard, Moss Point, Anthony Hubbard, Grad Bay, Ala., Johnny (Elaine) Hubbard, Pascagoula, Reuben Hubbard, Gautier, Miss., Martin (Denise) Hubbard, Pascagoula; six sisters, Thelma (Joe) Willis, Jackson, Joyce (Leon) Harris, Moss Point, Regina Hubbard, Pascagoula, Rebecca (Kenny Rae) Johnson, Moss Point, Debra (Glenn) Young, Moss Point, Eartha Hubbard, Pascagoula; six grandchildren, Quanisha Washington, Gabriel, Alicia, Latrasa Magee, Moss Point, Ashley Clay, Pascagoula, Kezia Galloway, Gautier; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 18, 2006, at 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral hour at Triumph The Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, 4224 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Moss Point, with Elder Kippy Paige officiating.
Interment will follow in the Machpelah cemetery in Pascagoula.
Arrangements entrusted to Reese Funeral Home, 925 S. Bessemer Ave., Prichard, Ala.
LEDBETTER
Ralph Ledbetter, 73, of Moss Point, Miss., passed away March 14, 2006. Mr. Ledbetter was born
June 9, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lena Ledbetter, daughter Annette Jane Ledbetter a brother John C. Ledbetter, a son-in-law, Tommy Ballinger Sr., and a grandchild, Lee Doty IV.
Mr. Ledbetter served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He also was a police officer with the Pascagoula Police Department and had worked for Brown and Root as a foreman. He was also an avid fisherman and golfer. Mr. Ledbetter was inducted into the Dixie Youth Girls Softball League Hall of Fame in 2002.
He is survived by his loving wife, Belle Ledbetter; three daughters, Kathy (Gary) Doty of Pascagoula, Miss., Karen Ballinger of Escatawpa Miss., and Kim Peeler of Pascagoula; seven grandchildren to cherish his memories: Lee Doty of Pascagoula, Lanie Doty of Pascagoula, J.R. Ballinger of Escatawpa, Michael Shaun Ballinger of Mobile, Ala., Tommy Joe Ballinger of Mobile, Danny Peeler of Pascagoula, Melinda Peeler of Pascagoula and a great-grandchild, Tommy Ballinger III of Mobile. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be Friday March 17, 2006, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Four Mile Creek Baptist Church in Escatawpa. Funeral services will be Saturday March 18, 2006, at Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, beginning at 2 p.m., with visitation one hour prior to the ser-vice.
Internment will be at Barton Baptist Church cemetery in George County, Miss., with military rites conducted at graveside.
Pallbearers will be Lee Doty, Gary Doty, Gary Long, J.R. Ballinger, Danny Peeler Jr., Bill Thorton, J.D. Ledbetter and Kenny Ledbetter.
Heritage Funeral Home in charge of arrangements locally owned and operated.
McKINNEY
Herman L. McKinney, 85, of Washington, D.C., died Saturday, March 11, 2006, in Baltimore, Md. born
in Faulkner, Ark., he was a former longtime resident of Pascagoula, Miss. and was a resident of Gulfport, Miss. before moving to Washington before Hurricane Katrina. He retired from the U. S. Navy in 1962, after 20 years of service, serving in World War II and in the Korean War as an Aviation Electronics Technician. Following retirement, he was employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding and then became an independent contractor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Maudie McKinney; and a bro-ther, Truel McKinney.
Mr. McKinney is survived by two sisters, Mattie Holston of Pattison, Miss. and Lillian Holston of Waynesboro, Miss.; two brothers, Edward McKinney of Mustang, Okla. and Vernon McKinney of Citronelle, Ala.; and he was loved and respected by a host of nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2006, at Biloxi National cemetery, Biloxi, Miss. with full military honors.
Bradford-O'Keefe, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
SHERWOOD
Wallace J. Sherwood, died Jan. 26, 2006, in Dallas, Texas at Parkland Hospital after a short illness. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, March 18, 2006, at St. James' Episcopal Church. Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home of Jackson, Miss. is in charge of arrangements.
He was born
May 14, 1933, in Grenada, Miss. He received his B. S. degree and a graduate degree in journalism and theatre from the University of Mississippi. While at Ole Miss, he served as features editor of the Ole Miss yearbook, editor of the M Book and editor of the Mississippian, the University of Mississippi newspaper. He was a member of three honorary journalism fraternities.
He was a professional journalist for more than 50 years. He served as a correspondent for the following newspaper and wire services; Associated Press, Commercial Appeal of Memphis, Tenn., Grenada County Weekly, Times Picayune of New Orleans, Mobile Press Register. He was listed in the directory of Outstanding American and English Writers.
He was involved in Carnival practically all his life. He reigned as King of Carnival and served as charter president of the Jackson County Carnival Association. His volunteer work included raising funds for handicapped children and those disabled by AIDS. He was an avid water skier. He organized and served as president of the Ms. Water Skier Federation.
Wally was known and loved by many people from his days at Ole Miss., his years in Pascagoula and New Orleans. His tremendous literary talent will be missed. His family is grateful to all his friends for all the love they gave to this truly remarkable man.
Survivors include his sister, Bettye Sherwood Cox, of Jackson, Miss.; and his niece and nephew, Sheri Cox of Jackson and James D. Cox III of Jackson.
SIMMONS
Mrs. Georgia Mae Simmons, 70, of Moss Point, Miss., passed on to eternal life on Friday, March 10, 2006.
Viewing will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006 at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Magnolia Street, Moss Point.
Funeral services will begin promptly at 11 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in Scranton cemetery, Pascagoula, Miss.
Arrangements Entrusted to Millender's Funeral Home, Moss Point.
STONE
Charles D. Stone ("Cowboy" to many), 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Pelahatchie, Miss., where he recently moved to escape "Katrina" and evade future storms. born
on Dec. 13, 1926, on Midway Street in Pascagoula, Miss., to the late James M. Stone and J. Alma Bosarge Stone. He lived in Hurley, Miss., and Moss Point, Miss., but made his home for more than 50 years in Pascagoula. He was a true Pascagoula native. The second son of three, Charles learned to cook from his mother, perfecting her famous seafood gumbo and French chicken/oyster gumbo and dressing. These dishes were enjoyed by friends and family for nearly 60 years, but not nearly as much as the fellowship, hospitality and comradary experienced by even an unannounced visit from those who came to enjoy his stories, jokes and views on life. Charles Stone was a WWII veteran and very proud to have served his country in the Navy, serving on the USS Pittsburgh. Enlisting in the Navy at 16, he saw the war at some of its worst. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 2000 with another group of veterans, an honor long overdue for all. He was a member of many fraternal organizations including: Masonic Lodge No. 419, Scottish Rite of Gulfport, Joppa Temple of Gulfport, Pascagoula Elks Lodge No. 1120, VFW of Pascagoula and Order of Coo-ties. Mr. Stone was active in the Senior Citizens Center, attending luncheon meetings whenever possible. He was well known for the delicious cakes he baked at home himself. Charles Stone had many talents. He retired twice from In-ternational Paper Company, where he worked tirelessly for more than 40 years and in-stilled a solid work ethic in his children and anyone who trained under him. He was overheard many times, "Don't worry, Daddy can fix it," and most of the time he could. Charles Stone loved his work and loved pulling practical jokes. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a smile. He often proclaimed how much he loved his children and exemplified that statement at every turn. He was always there consoling, caring, feeding his family and willing them to go on even through all the tragedies and loss of loved ones. He cared for his wife at home for 20 years due to her illnesses, went to work and never complained. He was our Rock.
Mr. Stone was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Betty L. Crawford Stone; his older brother, James M. Stone Jr.; his younger brother, Lawrence D. (Shorty) Stone; his oldest son, James D. Stone Sr., and James' wife, Lori L. Poole Stone; and step-grandson, Clinton W. Wiggins.
He is survived by his daughters, J. Charlene (Bob) Stone Wiggins of Pascagoula; Rhonda L. Stone Knight (Steve) of Pelahatchie; one son, Terrill W. Stone (Pam) of Grand Bay, Ala;
Nine grandchildren: Charles M. LaRue, Monty A. Wiggins, Melissa D. Wiggins, James D. Stone Jr., Travis W. Stone, Victor E. Dearman II, Brandon D. Dearman/Knight, Melissa D. Wiggins, Joshua R. Stone, Kelsey J. Stone and Christopher J. Stone. He also left 12 great-grandchildren, many of whom are old enough to re-member holidays and Sunday dinners at "Papaw's."
Visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2006, from 6 until 9 p.m., and again on Friday, March 17, 2006, from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006, from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gene Vance and Rev. John Turner officiating.
Interment will follow in Jackson County Memorial Park, Pascagoula.
Pallbearers will be Charles M. LaRue, Victor E. Dearman, Brandon D. Dearman/Knight, James D. Stone, Monty A. Wiggins and Travis W. Stone. Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Nelson and Jim Ternyak.
Arrangements by Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point.
BRITT
HELEN R. BRITT, 86, of Brooksville, Miss., died March 14, 2006. Cockrell Funeral Home, Inc., Macon, Miss.
KING
Dorthea (June) King, 75, born
Sept. 30, 1930. A life long resident of Moss Point, Miss., was called home March 11, 2006. She was preceded in death by her mother, Candis Bardwell; stepfather, Sterling Bardwell; sister, Barbara Bass; and a son, Larry Bardwell.
She is survived by her husband, David King, Pascagoula, Miss.; loving aunts, Audrey Anderson (Chester), Moss Point and Ella Floyd Lawrence, Gulfport, Miss.; loving nieces, Patricia, Judy, Sarah, Karen and Candis; loving nephews, Keith, Oliver and RaFaef; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Singing River Rehab. and Nursing Center of Pascagoula.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at E.O.H. Church of Jesus Christ, 4018 McCall St., Moss Point.
Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Ruby Bradley, officiating.
Interment held at Scranton cemetery, Pascagoula.
Arrangements by Robinson's Friendly Funeral Home, Moss Point.
REYNOLDS
Floyd Richard Reynolds, 64, of Gautier, Miss., passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Pascagoula, Miss. Mr. Reynolds was born
Dec. 12, 1941, in Hammond, Ind. He served in the United States Army in the early 60's. He was employed at U.S. Steel for 39 years in Gary, Ind., before retiring and moving to Mississippi two years ago. He was a member of the Pickens Memorial Temple Church of God in Christ of Chicago, Ill., under the ministry of Elder Van Wells. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd E. and Virginia Reynolds and step daughter, Lythia Rose Hobbs.
He is survived by his loving wife, Bessie Reyolds of Gautier, Miss; three step-sons, Andre' Wells of Hammond, Kirkie Wells and wife Angela of Gary and Atlas Nicholson and wife Nathana of Gary; two step-daughters, Barbara Y. Alexander of New Haven, Conn., and Vivian Frazier of Gautier; three brothers, Jim Reynolds of Calif., Terry Reynolds of Hammond, and Ronnie Reynolds of Alabama; three sisters Karen Griffin and husband, Jerry of Hammond; Janet Reynolds of Ham-mond,and Debbie Murphy of Orlando, Fla., two devoted nieces and their husbands, Kimberly and Henry McLeod and Kyla and Latious Lamar; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 17, 2006, at the Life Ministries Church in Gautier at 1 p.m., with Pastor Phillip Slitner officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
Interment will follow services at Biloxi National cemetery at 3 p.m. with military honors.
Andre' Wells, Kirkie Wells, Atlas Nicholson, Henry Mc-Leod, Deoneceo DeJesus, and Terry Reynolds will serve as pallbearers.
Services are Under the direction of O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Gautier.
