OBITUARIES
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)...
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...
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
Dylan Carl Higginbotham, 27, of Biloxi, passed away May 21, 2026. Visitation will from 1 until 2 PM Tuesday, May 26th at Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson. The funeral service will follow at 2 PM with Rev. Terry Pounders officiating. A full obituary will be posted soon. Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson is assisting the family.
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 Meharg-Simonich, age 97, of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Full tribute coming soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is serving the family.
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 7, 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...
Rita Faye Ladner
May 18, 2026
Rita Faye Spiers Ladner, born January 1, 1954, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away May 18th, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Rita is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 54 years whom she often called by his full name, Wayne Edward; her son Jason Ladner (Steffanie); her daughter Andrea Ritter (Geoff); and the lights of her life...
Sarah Powell Lorlovick
May 17, 2026
Sarah Powell Lorlovick, 43, of Amarillo, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Sarah was born on October 15, 1982, in New Orleans Louisiana, to Wayne and Lorraine Powell and graduated Long Beach High School in 2001 in Long Beach, Mississippi.
She was a faithful Christian, a devoted wife, a nurturing mother, a protective big sister, a loving...
Susan Ford Whitfield
May 17, 2026
Susan Ford Whitfield, age 79 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lecil and Ellis Ford and her brother, Robin Ford.
Susan is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Samuel Robert Whitfield, Sr.; her children, Samuel Robert (Emily) Whitfield, Jr. and Amanda “Mandy” (Josh) Walters; her grandchildren, Ellis Walters, Windham...
Charlotte Ann Thrash
May 17, 2026
Charlotte Ann Thrash, age 80, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 30, 1945, to Mary Elizabeth Broadus and Glen “Duber” Broadus.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Elizabeth Broadus and Glen “Duber” Broadus; her husband, Donald Guy Cooper; her sister, Rita Broadus Irwin; and her nephew, Kai Thrash.
She is survived...
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