Chapter Celestial Kappa Sigma
Brothers
Bell Toll in respect for our Passed Brothers
Thomas Marshall Elias
Died:07/25/2018 Initiation Date:04/02/1967 Initiation Number:#0437 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
1948 - 2018 Thomas "Tommy" Marshall Elias took his final bow and curtain call on July 25, 2018 after a valiant six year struggle with cancer. Tommy was born in Laurel, Mississippi, on November 12, 1948 to Faheema Rahaim Elias and Thomas Michael Elias. His partner in life, Ottavio Carl Geleno, survives him, as do brothers, Michael T. Elias and Paul L. Elias (Kristy), and many nieces, nephews and cousins. After touring East Asia with the USO while a student in Theater at the University of Southern Mississippi, Tommy was hooked on singing and upon graduation in 1971, formed the band "Fancy Music" and toured the country from Las Vegas to Cape Code, with an extended engagement in the River Queen Lounge at the top of the Marriott Hotel in New Orleans falling in love with his chosen city. In 1982 he landed on Broadway as a member of the cast of "Cleavage". He returned to New Orleans in 1993 as co-owner/manager of nightclub "OZ" on Bourbon Street where he flourished and made the club the No. 1 Dance Club and entertainment spot on the famous street. He left "OZ" in 2013 to fight cancer, joining his brother Michael as co-owner/manager of The Corner Pocket. Awards include Gay Appreciation Awards for Man of the Year and for Lifetime Achievement, Grand Marshall XIV of the Gay Easter Parade, and recipient of a Mayoral Proclamation in 2014 for his "dedication to the City of New Orleans and the gay community." A public viewing and remembrance will be held at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. with Mass to follow at 3:00 p.m. celebrated by Father Emile G. "Buddy" Noel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or Project Lazarus. Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Information 504-835-2341.
Kirby Lee Everette
Died:03/27/1991 Initiation Date:03/27/1966 Initiation Number:#0399 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Leonard Joseph Farello
Died:03/25/2011 Initiation Date:05/18/1969 Initiation Number:#0489 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Leonard J. Farello (Coach Farello), 66, of Silver Spring, MD went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2011 after a courageous battle against lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Toni Farello; sons, Leonard A. (Carmen) of Albuquerque, NM and Anthony J.; daughters, Gabrielle R. and Theresa D.; grandchildren, Vincent, Justin, Annona, Angelina, Eleina, Danielle, and Aphina; and many family and friends. Coach Farello was a retired P.E. Teacher and Baseball, Basketball, and Football Coach at Calvin Coolidge High in Washington, D.C. for 32 years. Coach Farello earned many awards and titles during his coaching career and impacted many students' lives. For 25 years, Lenny spent his weekend nights behind the raw bar at Crisfield's Restaurant. Friends may visit Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday April 1, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday April 2, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, at 9 am.
Richard Marion “Rocky” Fields
Died:06/23/2007 Initiation Date:03/27/1966 Initiation Number:#0393 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Richard Marion "Rocky" Fields died Saturday June 23, 2007. He was born in Pascagola, Miss., Dec. 11, 1944. Richard was in sales and had lived in Conyers for 10 years. He is survived by his brother, Glynn Fields of Conyers and sister Kamathy Sager of Mohnton, Pa. Richard willed his body to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Timothy Valentine Foley Jr
Died:04/16/2014 Initiation Date:02/22/1959 Initiation Number:#0225 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Timothy Foley
Timothy Valentine Foley, Jr., 74, of Cleveland, MS, passed away, Wednesday, April, 16, 2014, at his home. A graveside memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2014, at New Cleveland Cemetery with Bro. Barry Dickerson of First United Methodist Church officiating. Ray Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tim was born August 6, 1939, to Ollean Hatchett Foley and Timothy Valentine Foley in Clarksdale, MS. He married Virginia Carpenter on March 11, 1972, in Cleveland, MS. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary in March 2014.
He was a graduate of Mississippi Southern College where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, ROTC, and the Rifle Club. He made life-long friends with many of his fraternity brothers and always enjoyed attending USM Homecoming and "Spring Fling" at Orange Beach, AL with his brothers.
He was commissioned as the 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army upon graduation from college and was honorably discharged as a Captain. He served as Company Commander of the Army Reserve Unit in Clarksdale for several years. Tim was a member of the American Legion Post 165 in Cleveland, MS.
Tim worked in the heating and air-conditioning business and retired from Beverly Health Care, Cleveland in 2001, where he served as maintenance supervisor. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique marine engines and could build and repair anything.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Timothy Valentine and Ollean Hatchett Foley; his brother, Charles Patrick Foley; and his nephew, Timothy Patrick Foley.
Tim is survived by his wife, Virginia Carpenter Foley of Cleveland; sisters, Nancy Foley of Clarksdale, MS and Mary Elizabeth Simpson, (Tom) of New York, NY; brother-in-law, Edwin Carpenter, Jr. (Kay) of Mandeville, LA; and his niece, Meredith Carpenter of Austin, TX.
The family would like to thank Dr. Charlie Brock and his staff at Cleveland Medical Clinic and Dr. Patrick Sewell, Debbie Jennings and the Radiology staff at BMC. A special thank you goes to Jeanette with Grace Hospice for her compassionate care during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Robinson-Carpenter Memorial Library, Cleveland, MS or the charity of your choice.
J. P. Gant Jr
Died:09/29/1981 Initiation Date:11/14/1971 Initiation Number:#0551 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Gant, J. P. Jr. J. P. Gant, Jr., Captain, USAF (Fallen) ? – September 29, 1981 Grants, NM Helicopter Crash, Sep 1981 Posted July 9th, 2010 by Stu Beitler SIX KILLED, ONE MISSING IN MILITARY CRASHES. An Air Force helicopter slammed into a mountain during a combat training mission in New Mexico, killing four of the six crewmen. The HH-53 Air Force helicopter that crashed Tuesday near Grants, N.M., killing four, is known as a “Super Jolly Green Giant” and is similar to those used in the aborted hostage rescue mission in Iran. It crashed at the 6,000-foot level of 11,301-foot Mount Taylor. The two surviving crewmen, burned over 80 percent of their bodies, were in critical condition today. Kirtland Air Force Base officials in Albuquerque said the cause of the crash was not immediately clear but the craft apparently was trying to make a mesa landing. Two men guarded the site of the crashed helicopter, which was on a “low-level combat training mission” until recovery operations resumed today. Killed were: Capt. J. P. GANT, JR., 31, Meridian, Miss., aircraft commander. 2nd Lt. RICHARD J. WENDIN, Fairfield, Conn., pilot. Sgt. TERRY O. CHANCEY, 27, Patterson, Ga., instructor flight engineer. Sgt. LUIS CARABALLO, Bronx, N.Y., flight engineer. In critical condition were Capt. RANDY K. JENSEN, 31, Sierra Vista, Ariz, the co-pilot, and Sgt. ROBERT E. HOON, 24, St. Louis, the crew chief. Altoona Mirror Pennsylvania 1981-09-30
James Floyd “Jimmy” Garraway
Died:06/11/2019 Initiation Date:02/27/1949 Initiation Number:#0024 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
James Floyd Garraway, Sr.
Hattiesburg, MS - James Floyd Garraway, Sr., 91, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 14, 2019 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with service to follow at 11:30 AM.
Jimmy was born October 17, 1927 to Hugh Pearce Garraway, Sr. and Jessie Hartsock Garraway of New Augusta, MS. After finishing high school in New Augusta, he attended Jones County Junior College for one year. While at JCJC, he was a member of the 1945-1946 Junior College State Championship Basketball team.
He then joined and served two years in the U.S. Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Hattiesburg, MS and enrolled in Mississippi Southern College (now USM). While at Southern, he was one of the charter members of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. It was there (USM) that he met Joy Frost of Hattiesburg and later married her on September 2, 1951. They were married for 62 years until her death on December 5, 2013. After he graduated he was employed by the Mississippi Power Company where he worked for 36 years. During that time he was Auditor and Manager of Customer Services for the Hattiesburg District.
Jimmy was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and belonged to the Hattiesburg Civitan Club where he served as treasurer of the club. He also worked with the club on the Abbie Rogers Camp for children for many years.
Jimmy was one of the original members that started the Westminster Presbyterian Church and served as Treasurer, Deacon and Elder for many years. He was a member of the choir and the Men of the Church and was involved in the operations and activities of the church.
He and his wife, Joy, loved to travel. They traveled to Mexico, Canada and a cruise to the Bahamas. They visited all of the National Parks and interesting cities and points of interest from California to the East Coast. This included Disney World and Branson, MO many times.
Jimmy's many hobbies included his yard work, his garden, being in the Honey Bee business in producing honey for many years and spending time on his land on the Leaf River. He loved to hunt, fish and take pictures of all kinds of wildlife.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Frost Garraway; his parents, Hugh Pearce and Jessie Hartsock Garraway; his brother, Hugh P. Garraway, Jr.; an infant son; and a grandson, Dennis Gregory Garraway, Jr.
He is survived by his two sons, James F. (Jay) Garraway, Jr., his wife, Renee' and Dennis Gregory (Greg) Garraway, his wife, Amy; three grandchildren, Greer Garraway, Kayla Horton (Eric), and James F. (Trey) Garraway, III.
Family requests memorials be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Orin "Scooter" Gill
Died:03/26/2008 Initiation Date:03/27/1966 Initiation Number:#0383 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Lt. Col. Orin Joseph "Scooter" Gill, age 60, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
A native of Biloxi, Mississippi, Orin was a graduate of Biloxi High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. Orin proudly served his county in the U.S. Army. He especially enjoyed his tours of duty in Korea and the Republic of Panama. Orin earned numerous awards and distinctions during his 23 years of service, to include the Legion of Merit and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Joseph Gill; his maternal grandparents, Orin Joseph and Lela M. (O'Neal) Santa Cruz; and his paternal grandparents, Robert R. and Alma (Perez) Gill, all of Biloxi. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Margo" (Palmer) Gill; daughter, Tara and husband Mike Ply; daughter, Lara Gill; his beloved granddaughter, Alana Ply, his mother, Leatrice Gill of Biloxi; and his sisters Shawn Bolender and Lela Jordan, both of Florida.
A memorial visitation celebrating his life was held on Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and was attended by many friends. A private graveside service with full military honors, presided over by Rev. Mr. Daniel McAuliffe of Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Mary Esther, Florida, was held at Barrancas National Cemetery on April 2, 2008.
Orin dearly loved several faithful canine companions during his life, and supported the good works of Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, Utah. Please consider a donation made in his memory.
Jason Dwayne Haley
Died:12/17/2005 Initiation Date:02/08/1992 Initiation Number:#0967 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Jason D. Haley, 34, of Gulfport died Saturday, December 17, 2005 in Jackson, MS. Mr. Haley was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was Catholic and was self employeed as an insurance broker. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Bill Jacobs and grandparents Guy and Mary A. Kelly. Mr. Haley is survived by his parents Ray and Frieda Kelly of Gulfport; his sister Julia Haley of Gulfport; grandparents Eugene and Jackie Rogers of Gulfport; numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and Jack Haley. Services will be Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 11:30 AM at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on O'Neal Road in Gulfport. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 AM.
Loftin Andrew Hall
Died:07/19/2017 Initiation Date:12/06/2014 Initiation Number:#0 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Loftin Andrew Hall, age 20 of Clay passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2017. Loftin graduated from Clay Chalkville High School in 2014. He attended The University of Southern Mississippi. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall Sr and his grandfather, “Ski” DeArman. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Julie Hall; one sister, Molly Hall; grandmother Ann DeArman and many aunts uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 2PM on Saturday July 22, 2017 with the funeral service to follow at 2PM at Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home. Rev. Amelia Sims will be officiating. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to: Faith United Methodist Church, 7315 Old Springville Rd.; Pinson, Alabama 35126 or The Firehouse Shelter, PO Box 11722, Birmingham, Alabama 35202 www.firehouseshelter.com
