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Rex Michel, of Atlanta, GA, passed away in his home on July 22nd. He is survived by his wife, Diane, daughter, Jessica and son, Joey. The memorial service will be held at St. James UMC in Atlanta at 12:30 on Thursday, July 25. Visitation will be held at the church before the service, beginning at 11. Because his life was devoted to helping others, a fund has been set up to continue that work. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rex Michel Memorial Fund at St. James UMC. Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society, Alpharetta, GA. (678) 735-5500.

Marc Moses, beloved son of Pam and JR Moses, died April 4, 2007, in Chicago, Illinois. Marc was born on May 25, 1970, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1988. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi. Marc was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and served as rush chairman.

At the time of his death, he was employed by SB Yen Management Group in Chicago, Illinois. He was Director of Sales and Marketing and Manager of the Best Western University Plaza in Evanston, Illinois. Previously he was employed by the Resort Suites of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Grand Coushatta Casino in Kinder, Louisiana, as Manager of Golf Sales.

Marc was an avid fan and player of baseball and golf. His love of people and great sense of humor enabled him to touch many lives. He will be sadly missed by everyone he knew in his personal and professional life.

Marc was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil and Dotte Chason, Foley, Alabama, and Rose and Anneas Moses, Sr., Gulfport, Mississippi.

Marc is survived by his parents, Pam and JR Moses, brother and sister-in-law, Chase and Shellie Moses, nephew, Chase, Jr., and extended family members.

A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Bayou View, Gulfport, on Saturday, April 14, at 3:30 p.m. The family invites friends to join them for visitation at the church one hour prior to service.

Claude Joseph Partridge Jr. was born in Mobile, Alabama to Claude Joseph Partridge Sr. and Lettie Mae Revette Partridge. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1969 he served in Vietnam as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps until 1974. After his military service, Joe had a successful career in sales but what brought him the most pleasure were his children, Kristine and Kevin. Later in life, Joe cherished the time his grandchildren, spending time with his family in Orange Beach, AL., and playing golf. Joe is survived by his daughter, Kristine Browne, her husband Web, and grandchildren Caroline and Robert of Oklahoma City; his son Kevin Partridge of Tulsa, and the families of his brother Donald Partridge of Mobile, AL., and his sister Carol McMurphy also of Mobile. The family will have private services in Mobile and requests that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.

Francis Anthony (Tony) Poggi, Jr – A native and life-long resident of Mobile, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Tony was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Poggi, Sr. (Nell Moragues). He was predeceased by his father and mother. Tony is survived by his wife, Sharon White Poggi, daughter, Deirdre Poggi Reid, and granddaughters, Odile Reid and Lily Reid. He is also survived by his brother, Luis Moragues Poggi (Nancy). Tony graduated from McGill Institute in 1960. He then attended the University of Southern Mississippi 1960-62, and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1965. Tony was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at both universities. He then attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, receiving his Juris Doctor Degree. He was currently serving as in-house Counsel for Oil Recovery Company. Tony was a member of several Mystic Societies. Tony had an affable, outgoing personality, a great sense of humor, and loved to laugh, mainly at himself. Always good company, he was loved by many, and a loyal friend to those lucky enough to have him as a friend. The memorial service will take place at Christ Church Cathedral, 115 S. Conception Street, Mobile, on January 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception/visitation there. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Charles A. Ponder, 72, of Hattiesburg, went to be with our Lord Friday, November 25, 2016 at the Veteran’s Home in Collins. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by burial in Highland Cemetery. Mr. Ponder was a dedicated servant to our Lord, as a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He served as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and worked on many Cursillo and Arise retreats. He proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Officer in the Vietnam War. He worked in banking, other businesses and concluded his career as a Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi for 14 years before retiring in 2001. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who cherished his family. He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur T. and Rena L. Ponder. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Elizabeth R. Ponder of Hattiesburg; one son, Robert C. “Bobby” Ponder (Karen) of Pensacola; one daughter, Amy P. Gordy (Michael) of Pensacola; four grandchildren, Nicole Ponder of Orlando, Sean Ponder of Biloxi, Abby Byrd of Pensacola and Chase Gordy of Pensacola; one sister, Beverly P. Shaw (Rolland) of Ridgeland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, November 28, 2016 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Rufus E. "Rip" Pugh passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Rip, was born Dec. 22, 1934, in Hamilton, Alabama, and was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. An Anheuser-Busch wholesaler for nearly 50 years in Kentucky and Illinois, he retired from Golden Eagle Distributing, Inc. in 2008.

Rip served nine years in the Alabama National Guard and was honorably discharged as sgt. major of the 161st Medical Battalion. He was a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a member and president of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

Rip was associated with Procter and Gamble for several years, with assignments in Mobile, Alabama, and New Orleans, Louisiana, before moving to Cairo, Illinois, in 1964, where he began working in the beer business. In 1975, Rip moved to Paducah.

While working in Kentucky and Illinois, Rip was a member of the Rotary Club and the Elks Club and became vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Illinois Association of Fire & Police Commissioners and became a Board member and president of the Egyptian Country Club. Later, Rip became a member and served on the board of the Country Club of Paducah. He also served as a director at Regions Bank, where he assisted as chairman of the Audit Committee. Rip was a past director and president of the Kentucky Beer Wholesaler Association and a past director of the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois. He also served on the Anheuser-Busch Wholesaler Advisory Panel, chairing the Insurance Committee.

An avid boater, Rip maintained a boat for many years at Kentucky Lake Marina. There, he served as commodore of the Kentucky Dam Lake Yacht Club and also served as vice commodore of the Kentucky Lake Power Squadron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus E. Pugh and Thelma S. Pugh of Mobile, Alabama; a sister, Virginia P. Rutland of Dallas, Texas; and a daughter, Lucinda P. Curtis of Paducah.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Beverly S. Pugh, of Paducah; two daughters, Christy P. Meisenheimer (Mark), Ashley P. Shadoan (Tom), both of Paducah; and one son, James R. "Jim" Pugh (Laurie) of Marion, Illinois; grandchildren, Hunter Meisenheimer (Christine) of Memphis, Tennessee, Blake Meisenheimer of Nashville, Tennessee, Parker, Kaki, and Libby Shadoan, of Paducah, Ripley and Molly Pugh of Marion, Illinois; and great-grandchildren, Will & Emily Meisenheimer of Memphis, Tennessee; brother, Earl Pugh (Barbara) of Minneapolis, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Charles Uhlik officiating, immediately followed by a visitation and gathering until 12:30 p.m. at the church. A 1 p.m. private family burial will be held.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas PL, Memphis, TN 38105.

Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of services.

During this difficult time, you may show your support by joining the "Hugs from Home" program, where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support. Please go to www.milnerandorr.com to send a hug.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home Chapel for Mr. William H. "Bill" Quinnelly, Jr., 91, of Purvis, MS who died Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Interment will be in Coaltown Cemetery.

Mr. Quinnelly retired as an Executive Sales Manager for Lion and TOSCO Oil Companies and was a member of the Methodist faith. He served as a Sargeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired as Command Sargeant Major from the MS Army National Guard serving both Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Anne Quinnelly.

He is survived by four sons, Daniel Quinnelly (Annette) of Texarkana, TX, Stephen Quinnelly (Kari) of Rustin, LA, William H. Quinnelly, III (Lisa) of Lake Village, TX, Patrick Quinnelly of Purvis, MS; one daughter, Sarah Quinnelly Cornett (Jasper) of Birmingham, AL; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 12:30 PM Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.