Kenzley Rae, Kristianna Rae Gillis

LONG BEACH -- Kenzley Rae and Kristianna Rae Gillis died Dec. 19, 2010. The twins, who were six days old, were born Dec. 13, 2010.

Survivors include their parents, Kenny and Amy Armstrong Gillis, brother Steven Gac, grandparents John and Ann Armstrong and Joe and Barbara Gillis, great grandmother Shirley Russell, aunt Andrea (Bill) Elenbaas, uncle Chris (Claire) Armstrong, and cousins Maggie, Zoe Allie and Max.


A special thank you goes to the staff of the labor and delivery department and neonatal intensive care unit at USA Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile, Ala., and good friend Shayla Switzer.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church at 201 Pine Street in Long Beach. Funeral services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at the church with burial at Gulf Pines Cemetery in Long Beach.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1626 Springhill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604.


Riemann Family Funeral, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach, is in charge of arrangements.

A guestbook may be viewed and signed at http://www.riemannfamily.com/.

Terry Durward Logan

"While Momma’s heart is breaking, Heaven is celebrating. Son, I long to join you. God blessed us with 20 great years together." -- Shirley Brehm


PASCAGOULA -- Terry Durward Logan, 20, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. He was born Feb. 14, 1990.

A native of Pascagoula, he graduated from Pascagoula High School in 2008, then moved to Hahnville, La., where he was pursuing a career in electrical construction management, working for Ardent Services throughout the Gulf Coast area, while studying construction management at University of New Orleans and online via International Technical Institute.

Terry was a member of Church on the Rock in Pascagoula for many years before moving to Louisiana, where he continued to serve the Lord at Covenant Church with Jessie Duplantis Ministries. He accepted Christ on May 13, 2001, was an avid believer in sowing seed into God's kingdom, missionary work, serving people, and helping out anyone in need.

Terry was preceded in death by grandparents Durward (Maggie) Scott.

Terry is survived by mother Shirley (Scott) Brehm, father Gary Keith Logan, and brother Mark Ford Logan. He was a special and adored stepson to Dale R. Brehm and Jeannie Hoten-Logan.

Terry also leaves to cherish his memories a special mentor, Tommy Usry; cousin and devoted friend Rebecca Scott; grandparents Terry (Dorothy) Scott Sr., Sheryl Scott, Barbara Logan Albert; uncles and aunts Terry (Terrie) Scott Jr., Mike (Allison) Scott, Howard (Rosalyn) Seab, James (Dandy) Smith, Bobby (Karen) Logan, Kenny (Penny) Logan.

Terry’s hobbies were laughing and ribbing his brother, scuba diving, snow skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, tubing, and serving people.

Visitation and services will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, from noon until 2:30 p.m. at Church On the Rock, 3901 Chicot St., Pascagoula, Miss. Cemetery services will follow at Serene Memorial Gardens in Moss Point.

Honorary pall bearers Tommy Usry, Blackie Tillman, Robbie Broome, Trey Powell, Ryan Smith, Micah Lee.

A catered event will be held immediately after the cemetery services for all funeral attendants. The location will be announced at the memorial service. Residents are asked to bring lawn chairs.

Please visit www.terrylogan.net to share memories and pictures.

Arrangements are handled by Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa. Residents may view and sign an online register book at www.heritagefuneralhome.us

Veterans Tower Planned for Gautier

A Veterans Tribute Tower is in the works for Gautier. Plans are to build the tribute in front of City Hall in U.S. 90.

(Photo by Verdin Co.)

Timothy Jeremiah Kirby

BILOXI --

Timothy Jeremiah "Jeremy" Kirby, age 12, of Biloxi, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 in Biloxi. Jeremy was a member of Biloxi First UMC Jr. High Youth...

Timothy Jeremiah "Jeremy" Kirby, age 12, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 in Biloxi.

Jeremy was a member of Biloxi First united Methodist Church Junior High Youth Group, Honor Roll Student, served on North Woolmarket Student Council, Students That Pray (STP), and the Biloxi Junior High Builders Club.

He enjoyed playing soccer and baseball, and dabbled in football. The love of the game went past the field. You could often find him playing pick-up football or baseball with his brothers and cousins. Taking piano lessons since first grade, he had an ear for music, and was gifted in yet another way.

He enjoyed video games with his siblings, fishing with his dad and brothers, going to E-Fit with the family during the week and spending time with his family during Friday family night.

Jeremy was not demanding or quarrelsome; he was very easy going. He was generous with gratitude, saying "thank you" for the smallest things. He was extremely polite and brutally honest. He was loyal, doing what he was told, and he was curiously adventurous, but knew what he liked.

He is survived by his loving parents, Eddie and Martha June Kirby; siblings Eddie Jr., Mosie, Chloe, and Duke Kirby; grandparents Jane Thomas, James Robert Kirby IV, Debbie Sinopoli, Regan and Bernie Regan, and Timothy and Tammy Wheat; great-grandparents Raymond and Martha Sinopoli; numerous other relatives and friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, from 5 - 8 pm at the Biloxi First United Methodist Church, Old Hwy 67 North in Woolmarket. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at 11 am in the church sanctuary. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. in Southern Memorial Park, 2000 Beach Blvd, Biloxi.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Jeremy Kirby Trust Fund at any Bancorp South Branch.

Overflow parking will be at the Joppa Shrine Temple and shuttle buses will be provided to and from the parking lot/church. Please refrain from parking along Old Hwy 67.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi is in charge of arrangements and memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com

12-year-old Dies During Hayride

WOOLMARKET (Oct. 25) -- Jeremy Kirby was reportedly killed this weekend when he fell from a hayride and was accidentally run over, according to television and newspaper reports.

The death of the 12-year-old, son of Pastor Eddie Kirby, occurred during the annual Trunk or Treat celebration at First United Methodist Church of Biloxi.

Walter Patterson

GAUTIER -- Teenager Walter Patterson was one of two men killed Saturday night, Oct. 23, while trying to move a disabled vehicle across Interstate 10, according to news reports in the Sun Herald and Mississippi Press.

Patterson, 19, and 52-year-old Gregory Gibson were pushing a Chevy Cavalier across the westbound lanes from the median to the emergency lane when they were struck by a Toyota Avalon driven by Ryan Nguyen, 35, of Columbus, Ga., according to information from highway patrol officer Cpl. Johnny Poulos. The accident happened about 11 p.m. and both men died at the scene.

Another teenager, 19-year-old Charles Willis, driver of the Cavalier, was taken to Singing River Hospital with moderate injuries.

Teachers, Family Remember "Dip"

Marvin Johnson, son of "Dip" Johnson (below), greets guests at the end of an extended receiving line.














Family members of Marva Jean Johnson police officers, school district and elementary staff, and community friends visiting during a memorial service.

Friends and residents wait their turn to offer condolences to the family of Assistant Teacher Marva Jean "Dip" Johnson.

Memorial Service Planned for Assistant Teacher Marva Johnson

GAUTIER -- A memorial service for assistant teacher Marva "Dip" Johnson will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Telephone Road in Pascagoula.

Johnson, wife of Moss Point Deputy Police Chief Bobby Johnson, was seriously injured Oct. 8 in a vehicle wreck outside Jacksonville, Fla. She later died at Shand's Jacksonville Medical Center.

Visitation and funeral services will take place Saturday, Oct. 16, in Hattiesburg at Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Marva Johnson Hurt During Wreck Near Jacksonville, Dies at Hospital

MOSS POINT -- Assistant teacher Marva Johnson died Friday, Oct. 8, following a vehicle wreck near Jacksonville, Fla.

Johnson, an assistant teacher at Singing River Elementary School in Gautier, was the wife of Deputy Police Chief Bobby Johnson, who traveled to Florida after learning about the morning accident. According to a city official, Marva Johnson had been visiting swith her daughter, Bobbye Jo, since Wednesday.

Details of the wreck were unavailable. Funeral plans are pending upon return of family members to Moss Point. Mayor Aneice Liddell said Friday that the Johnsons have other family members in Jacksonville.

3-year-old Drowns at Yacht Club

PASS CHRISTIAN -- Media reports this weekend said that three-year-old William Montjoy died Saturday afternoon, drowning at the Pass Christian Yacht Club.

William was the son of Paul and Lea Montjoy of Diamondhead.

The death occurred around 2:30 p.m., according to sunherald.com

Toddler Left in Car Dies in Biloxi

BILOXI -- Esther Tsang, 18 months old, was pronounced dead about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, after spending all day locked inside a vehicle, according to news reports.

Apparently, the child's mother left the toddler inside the car after driving to work. The vehicle was located in the parking lot of a former medical complex.

Esther is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Tsang of Biloxi.

Police are still investigating the death.

Sophia Dies After Fight with Cancer

OCEAN SPRINGS -- Sophia Mohler died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, a year after she began a fight against brain stem cancer.

The 8-year-old was a third grader at St. Alphonsus Catholic School. Her parents are David and Theresa Mohler, owners of the Tato Nut Bakery on Government Street.

Ocean Springs Girl Passes Away After Battle with Cancer

http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=13118899

They closed their business last year after learning of their daughter's illness and sought chemotherapy and radiation treatments in Houston, Texas.

During her illness, Sophia received a tremendous and continuing outpouring of community support. A benefit walk across the Biloxi Bay Bridge and numerous other fundraisers helped raise money for her medical expenses.

She also received a wig from the Pink Hearts group.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs will handle funeral services and interment.

OBITUARY

OCEAN SPRINGS -- Sophia Marie Mohler of Ocean Springs died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at her home in Ocean Springs, where she had been a lifelong resident.

Sophia was a third-grader at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, a dancer at Donna's Visual and Performing Arts, and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She loved Disney, horseback riding and traveling with her family.

Sophia was preceded in death by her uncle Michael Paul Mohler.

Survivors include mother Theresa Tapper Mohler, father David Martin Mohler, sister Katelyn Monrone Mohler, maternal grandparents Frank and Brenda (Fairley) Tapper and Robert and Verona "Nonie" (Fountain) Mohler.

She is also survived by her aunt Jennifer (Jason) Howard; uncles Jerry (Laurie) Mohler, Mark (Debbie) Mohler, Richard "Brick" Mohler, Jeff "Bitty" (Kathy) Mohler and Greg Mohler; first cousins Erin Freeman, Haven and Bo Howard, Trey and Olivia Mohler, and Mark, Aaron and Brandon (Megumi) Mohler, and Chase, Blake and Julianna Mohler, and Shana and Jeremy Mohler, and Alexa and Brody Mohler.

Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs Chapel. On Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House at 1907 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-4123.

View and sign register book at http://www.bradfordokeefee.com/

Students Attend Services for 16-year-old Classmate Killed While Riding Bicycle

VANCLEAVE -- Students at Vancleave High School will join family and other community friends to attend funeral services today for Trent Lloyd Romero.

Visitation is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. when funeral services start at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Jim Ramsey Road, on the same roadway from where Romero was hit Thursday night while riding his bicycle after leaving the home of a friend.

According to media reports, Romero, 16, was attempting to cross the road when he was hit about 8:30 p.m. by a truck driven by 20-year-old Lacey Schlegel. He was airlifted to the University of South Alabama Medical Center, where he died early Friday morning.

Principal Todd Knight said a moment of silence was held Friday at the beginning of the school day and counselors were brought in for students.

"No students have requested any counseling after that day," said Knight this morning.

Counseling still will be provided to individuals who may need help. "If we notice anything we will definitely look into that," he said.

However, Knight said school personnel have found that the best thing for students is to get them back into their studies and school activities. Vancleave High has about 950 students.

Knight said he feels the death of Romero and any other student almost as the loss felt by a father. "It's not totally like a father, but as one responsible for them eight hours a day. It's a great loss."

6 Teenagers Drown in Red River

The Red River

Please pray for the families of six teenagers who lost their lives Monday afternoon while wading in the Red River at Charles and Marie Hamel Memorial Park in Shreveport.

The first report this blogger hear of it was at AOL News: 6 Teens Drown in Louisiana's Red River.

According to the report, the teenagers were 13 to 18 years old, including three brothers from one family and two brothers and a sister from another. A 14-year old was rescued by people at the park.

A news report from www.wbrz.com identified the victims as 13-year-old Takeitha Warner and her brothers, 14-year-old JaMarcus and 17-year-old JaTavious.

Their cousin, 15-year-old D.J. Warner, was rescued.

The others killed were 18-year-old Litrelle Stewart and his brothers, 17-year-old LaDarius and 15-year-old Latevin.

AP videos by www.truveo.com

6 Teens Drown in Louisiana

6 Teens Drown Trying to Excape Heat

Six teens drown in Red River in Louisiana

The teenagers, none of who could swim, had one life jacket between them, according to AOL News. The report said they drowned after venturing into an unfamiliar area that had a 20-foot drop-off along the river bank, according to assistant fire Chief Fred Sanders.

None of their family members could swim and had to watch their children lose their lives on what apparently was an outing for some 20 youngsters.

Charles and Marie Hamel Memorial Park

James B. Walley

LUCEDALE -- James B. Walley, 15, died Monday, July 5, 2010, during a vehicle wreck on Old Mobile Highway, near the Mississippi 63 intersection.

Highway Patrol personnel said Walley was eastbound when he lost control of his Toyota Camry, overcorrected and hit a tree. A 13-year-old male passenger was critically injured.

Teen Dies in Early Morning Wreck

www.gulflive.com/themississippipress

15-Year-Old Loses Life on Rural Roadway

VANCLEAVE -- A 15-year-old lost his life Monday after the vehicle he was driving hit a tree on Wade-Vancleave Road, according to news reports.

James Lindsey Harris III died about 8:30 a.m. June 14 when the sports utility vehicle he was driving left the roadway.

Vancleave Teen Dies in Wreck

Monday, June 14, 2010 @ www.gulflive.com/themississippipress

Vancleave Teen Dies in Early-morning Crash

Monday, June 14, 2010 @ www.sunherald.com

Funeral services for James L. Harris III will include visitation from 11 a.m. to noon followed by eulogy services at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa on Friday, June 18. Burial will be at Serene Memorial Gardens.

OBITUARY

Mr. James Lindsey Harris, 15, of Vancleave passed away June 14, 2010, in Mobile, Ala.

James was born March 7, 1995 in Meridian, Miss. He was a student at Vancleave High School, and had a true love for the outdoors and spending time with his friends.

James was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmy Max Munn. He is survived by his mother Jackie Russell, father Mark Lewis, and siblings Brittany Harris, Shannon Lewis, and Kathleen Lewis.

He is also survived by grandmother Kathleen Munn, grandfather Jerry Russell, and godparents Roger and Becky Odom. He also leaves behind a group of special friends: Arron, Eddie, Boo, Sonny, and Larry.

Visitation for James Harris III will be Friday June 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home, with Rev. Terry Shows officiating. Interment will follow in Serene Memorial Gardens in Escatawpa, with James's friends Arron, Eddie, Hunter, Nui, Alan, Boo, and Kalani serving as pallbearers.

Heritage Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is in charge of arrangements. You may view and sign the online guest book for James at www.heritage funeralhome.us

Osvaldo Caro

Osvaldo Caro, 11, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, in Gulfport.

He was sent to Lohman Funeral Home in Deland, Fla., for burial services.

Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport was in charge of local arrangements.

Kally Lauren Slider-Crane

Kally Slider-Crane, 20, of Hurley, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Mobile, Ala.

Slider-Crane graduated high school in 2009 and was an active member of Magnolia Springs Assembly of God Church. She was active in the Marching for Jesus Ministries and was employed at Caswell Springs United Methodist Church Daycare. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Sherman, uncle John Hatcher, and aunt Pat Holifield.

Survivors include daughter Lauren Blake Crane, husband Skyler Crane, parents Melroy and Donna Slider, siblings Katy Brannan, Brooke Slider, Samuel Slider, Benjamin Slider, and Annia Slider, mother and father-in-law Brian and Sherri Crane, grandparents Dorothy Sherman, and Anita and Vernon Slider, nephew Harrison Brannon, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Visitation will be Friday, May 28, 2010, from 6-9 p.m. at Magnolia Springs Assembly of God Church in Hurley. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church sanctuary. Internment will be at Magnolia Springs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Kally Slider Benefit Account at any Century Bank location.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport is in charge of arrangements and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com

Anniversary of Memories Always

April 28 made the second anniversary of this MemoriesAlways blog.

Thanks to the visitors who have viewed these pages and taken solace in the memories of loved ones. We hope they have been of comfort to someone.

Michelle Le

PASCAGOULA -- Michelle Le, 3 years old, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Pascagoula. She was born Nov. 16, 2006, in Ocean Springs.

Michelle is survived by mother Phuong Huynh, father Day Le, sisters Natalle Truong and Nancy Huynn, and brothers Steven Le and Tyler Le.

Visitation is today from noon until 1 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Serene Memorial Gardens in Escatawpa.

Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Residents may view and sign the online guest book for Michelle at http://www.heritagefuneralhome.us/.

New Year's Drowning Claims Toddler

LUCEDALE -- The mother and grandmother of a 10-month-old baby who died New Year's Day had attempted to revive the toddler using CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, before medical personnel arrived on the scene, according to local news reports.

Eden Dunn drowned early that Friday evening after climbing into a bathtub containing water used to bathe her 3-year-old sister, according to The Mississippi Press. The nearly year-old girl had apparently gotten out of her crib while her mother was cooking.

Kimberly Daily and her children live in the Howell community off Mississippi 612.

George County Sheriff Garry Welford provided information about the drowning, which he said was an accident. Eden Dunn was pronounced dead at University of South Alabama Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile, where she was airlifted, as stated in the Pascagoula newspaper.

A Summary and Analysis of Child Death Investigated by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and Reviewed by the Child Fatalitiy Prevention Team (2007/2009 North Carolina)