A Good Year

BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES.

 

IT WAS A GOOD YEAR BECAUSE TIME IS PRECIOUS.

Last Sandy Hook Victims Buried Today

Josephine Grace Gay, Anna Grace Marquez-Greene and Emilie Parker

Newtown Victim Funerals: Services Josephine Grace, Ana Marquez-Greene, Emilie Parker On Saturday
huffingtonpost/Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012

Kyle McMellon

 

 

HURLEY -- Kyle McMellon, 22, died after an early morning crash when he hit a garbage truck, according to local media reports.

 

The accident occurred near the intersection of Miss. 614 and Baria Road, said The Mississipi Press on www.gulflive.com

 

The report also noted that Darren Gaspard Jr, age 4, also died Nov. 29 during a head-on wreck on Mississippi 614 in front of Sassy's Restaurant.

Kyle McMellon (gulflive.com)

 

People across the U.S. stood in silence at 9:30 a.m. today and then bells rang out 26 times for the students and teachers killed during a shooting rampage a week ago, Dec. 14, at Sandy Hook Elememtary School in Newtown, Conn.

National Moment of Silence (video)
ABC's Good Morning America/Friday, Dec. 21, 2012

Funeral processions for the victims, 20 of them first graders ages 6 and 7 years old, continued today even as the country stopped for moment to remember and mourn the loss of innocence, and perhaps acknowledge that it could have happen anywhere, as has been shown elsewhere even within this week.  Gov. Daniel Malloy called for the day of rememberance.

One by One, Shattered Newtown, Conn., Buries its Dead

www.al.com/Wednesday, December 19, 2012


Tragedy at Sandy Hook: The Search for Solutions
ABC's Good Morning America/Monday, Dec. 17, 2013 (video)

James and Jessica Buried Today in Newtown

James Mattioli and Jessica Adrienne Rekos, both 6, were laid to rest today in Newtown, Conn.
They were third and fourth children buried since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14.

Funerals begin for Sandy Hook Elementary children

Jack Pinto and Noah Pozner were buried today in the first funerals for the 20 children killed Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, during the shoot rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.

Jack and Noah both were 6 years old. Pinto was an avid New York Giants fan, and buried in the jersey of his favorite player, Victor Cruz. Noah, twin of sister Avielle who escaped during the shooting, loved anything mechanical.

There have been numerous candlelight vigils, memorials and silent observances nationwide for the shooting victims since Adam Lanza, 20, forced his way into the school and used a semi-automatic gun to takes the lives of the students, all first graders. Only one of 16 children in one class survived because she played dead among her classmates. 

President Barack Obama was the featured speaker at a vigil held Sunday at Newtown High School. He made a national declaration for flags to fly at half-staff until Tuesday evening, Dec. 8,  at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, schools and military units, and to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Police said all of the victims of the killing, including six women who were teachers, school principal and school psychologist, were shot multiple times at close range.

The gunman first shot his mother Nancy Lanza in the face several times before going to the school. She was still wearing her pajamas and in bed when police found her at home she shared with her son.

On Saturday, the Connecticut State Police released a list of the names of th 26 victims who were shot and killed at a Connecticut elementary school  -- 12 girls, eight boys and six adult women.

 

The following is a list (as released by police) of the victims in Friday's shooting spree on the campus of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown.

 

- Charlotte Bacon, 2/22/06, female
- Daniel Barden, 9/25/05, male
- Rachel Davino, 7/17/83, female.
- Olivia Engel, 7/18/06, female
- Josephine Gay, 12/11/05, female
- Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 04/04/06, female
- Dylan Hockley, 3/8/06, male
- Dawn Hochsprung, 06/28/65, female
- Madeleine F. Hsu, 7/10/06, female
- Catherine V. Hubbard, 6/08/06, female
- Chase Kowalski, 10/31/05, male
- Jesse Lewis, 6/30/06, male
- James Mattioli , 3/22/06, male
- Grace McDonnell, 12/04/05, female
- Anne Marie Murphy, 07/25/60, female
- Emilie Parker, 5/12/06, female
- Jack Pinto, 5/06/06, male
- Noah Pozner, 11/20/06, male
- Caroline Previdi, 9/07/06, female
- Jessica Rekos, 5/10/06, female
- Avielle Richman, 10/17/06, female
- Lauren Rousseau, 6/1982, female (full date of birth not specified)
- Mary Sherlach, 2/11/56, female
- Victoria Soto, 11/04/85, female
- Benjamin Wheeler, 9/12/06, male
- Allison N. Wyatt, 7/03/06, female

12 * 12 * 12

 

 

12 * 12 * 12

7-Year-Old Accidentially Kills 4-Year-Old

NEW AUGUSTA -- A 4-year-old girl has been reportedly shot to death by her step-brother, age 7, at their home on Wing Gate Cove Road.

WLOX-TV 13 reports that the death occurred about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5.

Brother Accused of Fatally Shooting 4-year-old Half-sister.
WLOX -TV 13/Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Perry County Sherriff Jimmy Smith said the shooting appears to be accidental. A parent was at home when the boy shot his step-sister in the face, and she died at the home, according to the media report.

Johnny Le Drowns at The Cliffs

D'IBERVILLE -- A St. Martin High School student drowned the day after he marched with his 2012 class in graduation ceremonies on Monday.

He was a member of the school's tennis team and was a statewide high school All-Star.

Reports at wlox.com, sunherald.com and Mississippi Press said that Johnny Le, 18, died Tuesday, May 22, as he attempted to swim across the Tchoutacabouffa River to a rope swing. He and friends were at what is known as The Cliffs, also called Redneck Beach.

D'Iberville Police Lt. Terry Hines told the media that Le and a friend were swimming when he disappeared under water and did not resurface. Bystanders and Le's friends tried to help, but county and city police divers retrieved his body by 2:15 p.m., about an hour after the incident was first reported.

Hines and Police Chief Wayne Payne believe under currents and debris in the river can snag swimmers, resulting in drownings that took Le's life and that of 20-year-old DeAndre Westbrook, who died in the same area March 31.

"This is true tragedy and just another example of the dangers of swimming in that area," said Payne.

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove will conduct an autopsy, law officials told the media.

(Photo of Johnny Le found at Sun Herald)

Funeral Services for Daegan Stallworth

OCEAN SPRINGS -- After a school tribute this week and wake services Friday night, the family of Daegan Stallworth will say their final goodbyes to the 17-year-old today.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is handling services for the sophomore student at Ocean Springs High School.

Numerous tributes about Deagan and words of comfort have been made to his family:

On the tribute page provided by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, teacher Melissa DeAngelo said that Deagan was a "charismartic young man. I taught him at the middle school, and his smile will always be in mind."

Read his obituary at bradfordokeefe.com and add tributes at both the funeral site and here at MemoriesAlways posts.

Daegan L. Stallworth "Jhafarris," 17, of Ocean Springs, MS., entered this world on October 21, 1994, and departed on Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Daegan touched many people along his journey on earth and now continues this journey as a guardian angel. Daegan attended Ocean Springs High School where he played football.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Claude and Mary Lett, maternal great-grandparents, Benjamin and Marie Chenier and an aunt, Brenda Weber.

Survivors include his father and best friend, Patrick Stallworth, his mother, who was his heart and mommabear, Dana Sherrie Stallworth, and sister and buddy, Daelin Alexandra Stallworth.

He is also survived by two half-brothers, Charles Nelson and Dominque Stallworth, paternal grandparents, Mark Stallworth Sr. and Eva Mae Fairley and maternal grandparents, Vincent Richard and Maggie Richard.

Daegan also leaves to treasure his memory many aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers and friends too numerous to count who will all remember how Daegan touched their lives.

The family would like to thank the Ocean Springs High School and community who showed extended love for Daegan "Jhafarris" Stallworth. The balloon launch, flower toss, t-shirts made and the playing of his music by all his friends means a lot.

Daegan "Jhafarris" was truly a guardian angel. He loved his family, friends, football and creating music. He leaves unity and love for his family. He leaves happiness and smiles, along with "just live man" for his friends. He leaves the love of the sport football and all those he played with. He leaves his music in which he will forever be heard. He entered this earth as an angel and now he departs to guard and protect.

Visitation will be on Friday, May 18, 2012, from 5 pm until 8 pm, at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home.

On Saturday, May 19, 2012, there will be a 10 am chapel service in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park.

Pastor Jeff Ulmer of New Life Family Church in Biloxi and Pastor Jeremy Ulmer, who baptized Daegan, will do the honors for the service. The church played a great impact on his life.

Be at peace son and continue to work for God as our guardian angel such as you did here on earth.

Daegan Stallworth

(Photo by Ocean Springs School District)

OCEAN SPRINGS -- Staff, students and friends are sharing the grief felt by the family of a 17-year-old killed Sunday afternoon in a wreck that injured two other students.

OSHS Student Killed in Accident, 2 Teens Hospitalized

WLOX-TV 13/Monday, May 14, 2012

Daegan Stallworth died of head trauma, according to news reports from the county coroner, during the single vehicle accident on Old CCC Camp Road, near Riley Road, in Jackson County. Law enforcement officials have indicated that speed was a factor in the wreck on the narrow road.

Chase Braddock, 19, and a 17-year-old girl also were injured in the accident.

Stalllworth was a sophomore, running back on the football team and a track member for the OSHS Greyhounds.

Kelsey Williams

OCEAN SPRINGS -- Before this past Sunday students at Ocean Springs High School were still grieving the loss of senior Kelsey Williams.

William, 18, died May 2, 2012, of natural causes, according to media reports. She was three weeks away from graduation. Jay and Kathleen Williams will accept their daughter's diploma in her memory.

Now staff and students are also dealing with the death of Daegan Stallworth, who died in a vehicle wreck on Old CCC Camp Road on May 13.

A D'Iberville Man Drowns at The Cliffs

D'IBERVILLE -- DeAndre Westbrooks drowned March 31 while swimming at what is known as The Cliffs on the Tchoutacabouffa River.

The 20-year-old's body was found about an hour after he drowned, Lt. Terry Hines told Fox News 10.

Hines said a bystander tried to help Westbrooks when the D'Iberville man yelled for help, but the person was unable to find him under the water, said Hines.

Colleges Reeling from Death of 2 Students

MISSISSIPPI STATE -- John Sanderson was one of two college students whose lives ended in violence this past weekend, according to news reports. Both died in unrelated shootings.

Sanderson was found dead Saturday outside the male dormitory Evans Hall at Mississippi State University in Starkville. He was 21 years old, and so are two of his suspected assailants.

Jackson residents Mason Perry James and Duntae Harvey have been charged with capital murder. Perry was charged Monday morning; Harvey turned himself later Monday and was charged. Police still are searching for a third suspect in the shooting death, according to WLBT News in Jackson.

Second Man Arrested in MSU shooting
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 @ wlox.com

Police in Jackson are investigating the death of Nolan Ryan Henderson III, a Jackson State University student who was killed Sunday morning, according to Fox News.

Authorities have said that Henderson, 19, was shot in the face during a pool party at the off-campus housing named Palisades Apartment.

2 Mississippi College Students Killed in Separate Shootings Over Weekend
Fox News/Monday, March 26, 2012

Mother, Daughter Found Shot to Death

OCEAN SPRINGS -- Students and staff Ocean Springs Middle School have been mourning the death of 12-year-old Pieper Niolan and her mother, Jan, since the two were found dead Friday.

Pieper's father, Thomas, and Jan Niolan's husband was found unconscious near their bodies. A bottle of pills were discovered near him, and he remains in critical condition at Ocean Springs Hospital.

News reports said the mother and daughter had been shot death in their home on Oak Circle, near Magnolia Oak Elementary School.

3 Students Die After Shooting In Ohio

Danny Parmentor



Ohio School Shooting Victims: Three Dead After T.J. Lane Allegedly Opened fire At Chardon High School
The Huffington Post/Tuesday, February 28, 2012

CHARDON, Ohio -- Daniel Parmertor was the first student to die after another troubled teen opened fire on a group of friends Monday morning in the cafeteria at Chardon High School.

Danny, 16, died hours after fellow student T.J. Lane allegedly used a hand gun to shoot Danny and four other students sitting at a table in the school cafeteria.

Danny and Russell King Jr., 17, who was declared brain dead Tuesday morning, were waiting for the bus to take them to a vocational school, Auburn Career Center, a 15-minute ride away.

Demetrius Hewlin, 17, was declared brain dead Tuesday afternoon.

Two more students wounded in the melee are still in a Cleveland-area hospital.

Lane, was taken into custody shortly after the shooting that occurred about 7:30 a.m.

Demetrius Hewlin

T.J. Lane

Elisha Skinner

GULFPORT -- Elisha Skinner apparently died Monday, January 23, 2012, after a hit-and-run driver knocked her into a ditch on 34th Avenue, according to reports from local police.

The 15-year-old was found Tuesday morning after relatives reported her missing Monday night. She was an eighth-grader at Central Middle School.

Hit-and-run Driver Kills Gulfport Teen
Sun Herald/Wednesday, January 25, 2012 

Gulfport Police Seek Hit and Run Suspect
WLOX TV 13/Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Dominique Henshaw

GAUTIER -- Dominique J. Henshaw, 22, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012. He is the son of Rickey and Bridgette Triplett of Gautier.

Visitation will begin at noon before funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at New Era Baptist Church on U.S. 90 in Gautier. Burial will be at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula.

Unity Funeral Home conduct arrangements. Visit www.unityfh.net for more information.