Ava Michelle Conley
Aug 11, 2026
Ava Michelle Conley was born on November 9, 1961, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Willie and Carrie Conley. Rooted in the love and guidance of her family, Ava grew into a young woman whose determination, kindness, and quiet strength were evident from the very beginning. She attended Gulfport High School, where she graduated with pride and began laying the foundation...
Lillie Voncile Brown
Aug 11, 2026
Lillie Voncile Brown was born on March 27, 1935, in Wiggins, Mississippi, to Bill and Lelia Hall. She was a devoted homemaker in Wiggins, Mississippi, who enjoyed spending time with her family and those she loved.
Lillie Voncile Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Brown; her parents, Bill and Lelia Hall; two brothers, Willie...
Willie James Miller
Aug 10, 2026
Major Willie James Miller, 83, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 11, 1943, Willie was the son of Willie Miller and Barthelia Miller. He was a graduate of Tuskegee University and proudly served his country for more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring with the...
Cuma Ann Kirkland
Jul 31, 2026
"Kim" Cuma Ann Walker Kirkland, 71, was born to the late Albert L. Walker and Ida Mae Walker on April 14, 1955 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She walked hand in hand to her final home on July 31, 2026. In 1974, she joined in marriage to the late Elnathan Kirkland, Jr. and to this union four children were born.
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James Curtis Banks
Jul 29, 2026
James Curtis Banks was born December 15, 1958, in Magee, MS to the late O.C. McNair and Mae Dell Benson-Banks. After moving to Gulfport, MS, he, and his family united with the Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Famous McElhaney.
James attend school in the Harrison County School District. He later joined...
James Rudell Collins
Jul 22, 2026
James "Jimmy" Rudell Collins was born, July 23, 1937 in Gulfport, Mississippi to the late John W. Collins and Leester Collins Gardner. He entered the United States Army at an early age and retired after serving his country for 25 1/2 years. He did several tours in Germany, Vietnam and Korea. Jimmy received three Army Commendation Medals,...
Willard Bennett
Jul 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Willard Bennett Jr.
Willard Bennett Jr. was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, to the late Willard Bennett Sr. and Dora Lee Wilson Bennett. Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking, dependable, and dedicated man who took great pride in serving both his community and his family.
After faithfully serving for...