OBITUARIES
Valerie A. Michels
May 21, 2026
Valerie Michaels, 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 Di’Nardo; 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
George Paul Farmer, age 95, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.
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...
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...
Brenda Marie Coco
May 16, 2026
Brenda Marie Coco, age 73, of Carriere, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Slidell, LA.
In 1983. she married the love of her life, Stephen Lee Coco. They built a beautiful life together.
Brenda was a devoted and exceptional homemaker. Her home was always filled with love, warmth and safety and the smell of her homemade chicken pot pie. She was...
Regina Carolyn Goff
May 16, 2026
Regina Carolyn Goff, age 61 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Brenda Fore Speed and Wallace “Cotton” Fore.
Regina is survived by her children, Sheena Bentz and Austin (Karen) Goff; her grandchildren, Lyla Bentz, Blayke Goff, Lola Bentz, Brock Bentz, Anny Martinez, and Delaney Goff; and numerous other family members.
Born in...
Marsha "Sissy" Bates Brattain
May 16, 2026
Marsha “Sissy” Bates Brattain, a resident of Pass Christian and Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospice facility in Gulfport, Mississippi, with her daughter by her side. She was 76 years old.
Born on October 16, 1949, Sissy was a graduate of Pass Christian High School and dedicated her professional life to banking...
Mary Dell Browder
May 16, 2026
Mary Dell Browder, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 16, 2026.
A full tribute to her life will be posted soon.
No services are planned at this time.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is honored to serve the family during this difficult time.
Patrick "Ike" Isaac Kincke
May 15, 2026
Patrick “Ike” Isaac Kincke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully on May 15, 2026 at the age of 75. Born June 5, 1950, in Natchez, MS, Ike carried with him the warmth, strength, and resilience of his Southern roots throughout his life. After getting married, he made his home along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he built a...
Joan Rachel Blackwell
May 14, 2026
Joan Rachel Anderson Blackwell, 72, passed away on May 14, 2026, at her home in Gulfport. Joanie was a graduate of Gulfport High School and Jeff Davis Junior College.
Joanie is survived by her husband of 39 years, Michael Blackwell; a nephew, Roger L. Brock; grandsons, Aaron Strickland, Daniel Laird, Mark Laird; and several cousins.
She is preceded in death by her...
James Terry Kirkpatrick
May 14, 2026
James Terry Kirkpatrick, age 79, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Gulfport. He was a native of Biloxi, MS. He graduated from Barnwell High School and attended one year at the University of South Carolina. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving for 4 years active service, then 2 years with the Navy...
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