OBITUARIES
Kenneth R. Edmunds
May 26, 2026
Kenneth Robert Edmunds, age 91, passed away peacefully with his daughter and son by his side on May 26, 2026.
A full tribute to his life will be posted soon.
A graveside service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., with United States Navy honors to be rendered.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored...
David Vincent LaRosa, Sr.
May 26, 2026
Mr. David Vincent LaRosa, Sr, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on May 26, 2026.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9 - 11 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach Blvd, Long Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in the church. Interment will be in Long Beach...
Charles Harry McMahon, Jr.
May 24, 2026
Charles Harry McMahon, Jr, age 82, of Biloxi, passed away on May 24, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean McMahon; his father, Charles Harry McMahon, Sr; and his mother, Margaret Kuljis McMahon.
Mr. McMahon is survived by his sons, Tim McMahon (Shiela), Mike McMahon (Stefanie), Ryan McMahon (Stephanie), and Justin Thibodeaux (Willena); his siblings, Charlotte Pisarich (Sonny)...
Billie Fay McPherson
May 23, 2026
Billie Fay Gibbons McPherson, a long time resident of Gulfport died peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Bill and Verdi Gibbons; sister, Dale Gibbons; brother, Sammy Gibbons.
She is survived by her loving husband, John McPherson; daughters, Barbara Gayheart (Mark) and Terri Waters (Kenny); stepdaughter, Michelle Ward; sisters, Carrie Lane and...
Mary Ann Byrd Deslatte
May 23, 2026
Mary Ann Byrd Deslatte, age 71, of St. Francisville, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Joseph Raymond Ritchie
May 23, 2026
Joseph Raymond Ritchie (LaFontaine) , 40 of Lakeshore, MS died on Friday May 23rd at St. Joseph’s Hospice Care Facility pending complications of a stroke.
He was born to Cornelius R. LaFontaine (deceased) and Marilyn R. Ritchie (deceased). He is survived by his 4 biological children, 3 older siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nephews, many cousins, and friends.
Joseph walked through this...
JoAnn VanCourt Dick
May 22, 2026
JoAnn Marie VanCourt Dick, 77, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 29, 1948, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was defined by her love for others. She was happiest when spending time with her family, supporting them in their...
Lloyd Tolman
May 22, 2026
Lloyd Tolman, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
Dylan Carl Higginbotham
May 21, 2026
We celebrate the life of Dylan Carl Higginbotham, who passed away on May 21, 2026.
Dylan was born in Jackson, Mississippi on July 31, 1998, to mother, Miriam Governale and father, James Higginbotham. He was a beloved brother to Eric and Laurie Shanks, and Heather and Becca Koch and the proud uncle of Gabriel, Madison, and Jordan Shanks. He was also...
Valerie A. Michels
May 21, 2026
Valerie Michels, age 78 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Egbert and Dorothy Colegrove; her husband, Steve Kuljis; her grandson, Richie DiNardo; her son-in-law, Jody Tourtelotte and all her siblings.
Valerie is survived by her children, Ann Pacher, Lillian Tourtellotte, James (Gina) Michels, II, and Charles (Lynn) Michels; her stepson,...
Frances Johanna Mitchell
May 21, 2026
Frances Johanna Mitchell, age 89, of Pass Christian, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
George Paul Farmer
May 21, 2026
MSgt George P. Farmer, U.S. Air Force, Ret, age 95 of Gulfport, MS went home to be with his Lord on May 21, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family. George was born in southern Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dozier and Mary Farmer; his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara Farmer; and siblings, Dicie Ingram, Icey...
Frankie Mildred Breland
May 21, 2026
Frankie Mildred Breland, age 97, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1929, in Perry County, Mississippi.
Frankie was preceded in death by her parents, H.Q. and Bertie Breland; her husband, Bura B. “B.B.” Breland; and her daughters, Brenda Breland and Patti Breland.
She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Silva (Eddie) and Tina Crighton (Chris);...
Otis "Otie" Kelly Scales, Jr.
May 21, 2026
Otis “Otie” Kelly Scales, Jr., age 71 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Kelly Scales, Sr. and Carolyn Sheffield Scales; and his sister, Kathy Talkington.
Otie is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Lillie Scales; his children, Otis “Kelly” (Eriko) Scales, III, Mindy Ertz, James (Aubrey) Ertz, and...
Evelyn Laura Meharg-Simonich
May 20, 2026
Evelyn Laura Lucash Meharg-Simonich, age 97, passed away peacefully in D’Iberville, MS. She was born in Freeburg, IL on December 27, 1928, she was a 1946 graduate of Freeburg High School, she attended Illinois Commercial College and majored in business, she also attended Patricia Stevens finishing school (modeling) in St. Louis, MO.
Evelyn wore many titles throughout her life. She volunteered...
James Andrew "Drew" Hadaway
May 20, 2026
James Andrew "Drew" Hadaway, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on November 6, 1957, in Pensacola, Florida, Drew’s life was marked by his dedication to family, his spirited enthusiasm for life, and his warm, kind nature.
Drew grew up in Long Beach, MS and graduated with the Class of 1977...
Barbara "Bobbie" "Day Day" Ann Scarborough
May 20, 2026
Barbara “Bobbie” "Day Day" Ann Scarborough, a strong-willed (stubborn) woman who loved deeply, passed away on May 20, 2026, in Long Beach, Mississippi. Born September 21, 1945, in Gulfport, Mississippi, she lived a full life marked by dedication to her family and friends.
Bobbie was a very proud owner of her florist that she ran for several years in Long Beach...
Travis Olyn Taylor, Jr.
May 19, 2026
Gulfport resident, Travis Olyn Taylor Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2026. A native of Mississippi, Travis devoted his life to his faith, his family, and serving others as a pastor for more than 40 years. He attended some college and spent decades ministering to countless people with compassion, wisdom, and love. More than anything,...
Karen Sue Webb
May 19, 2026
Karen Sue Webb, age 73 of Vancleave, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was born April 13, 1953, in Ocean Springs, MS, to J.W. and Juanita (Krohn) Phillips.
Karen was a graduate of St. Martin High School and married Michael Webb in 1971. She worked at Harrah’s Casino as a slot machine supervisor for over fifteen years. Karen...
Gloria Mannino Gillis
May 19, 2026
Gloria Mannino Gillis, 94, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, leaving behind a family she adored, a community she enriched, and a legacy of warmth that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Born on March 13, 1932, Gloria came into the world alongside her twin brother, Sal — the two youngest of six children born to...
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