OBITUARIES
Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Scarborough
May 20, 2026
Barbara “Bobbie” 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 on Jeff...
James Andew Hadaway
May 20, 2026
James Andrew Hadaway, age 68 of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away on May 20, 2026.
A full tribute will be posted once available.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.
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, age 94, of Gulfport, passed away on May 19, 2026.
The family is composing a full obituary that will be available shortly.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is helping the family during this difficult time.
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...
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...
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...
Everett Leon Smith
May 14, 2026
Everett Leon Smith, a resident of Diamondhead, MS and formerly of Pine Bluff, White Hall and Little Rock, AR, passed away on May 14, 2026, after a brief battle with lymphoma. Born February 24, 1932, in Mt. Pleasant, TX, he was the son of Claude and Claudia Hollinger Smith.
Mr. Smith was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, to Robinson...
Jeffry A. Tischbein
May 14, 2026
Jeffry A. Tischbein, age 71, passed away peacefully with his loving son by his side.
A full tribute honoring his life will be shared soon.
No services are planned at this time
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is honored to serve the Tischbein family during this difficult time.
Cary Holley Cuevas
May 13, 2026
Cary Ann Holley Cuevas, age 65, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at her home.
Cary could always be found with a cup of coffee and a fast car nearby. Her greatest joys in life were being with family, cleaning her house, and driving over the speed limit. She loved spending time with her daughter, grandchildren,...
Dave Bennett
May 12, 2026
Dave Robert Bennett passed from this life on May 12, 2026 in Biloxi, Mississippi at the age of 75. He was born on July 30, 1950 in Chickasha, OK to parents, Jess Bryon Bennett, Jr. and Mary Beth (Phillips) Bennett.
Mr. Bennett was sent from Riemann Family Funeral Home, Guflport, to Sevier Funeral Home in Oklahoma for services.
Graveside service for Dave...
Carol Royce Perry
May 12, 2026
Carol Royce Perry, 82, a native of Louisville, KY, former resident of Diamondhead, MS and current resident of Houma, LA, passed away at the Homestead Assisted Living Home on May 12, 2026.
She was a loving sister and aunt. She loved to party and go to the casinos. She was the oldest of 9 children.
She is survived by her brother, Larry...
Peter Harold Christiansen
May 12, 2026
Peter Harold Christiansen, affectionately known as Pete, passed away on May 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by devotion, craftsmanship, patriotism, and above all, God. Born on April 19, 1946, Pete lived a life enriched by family, service, and his passions, embodying a spirit of generosity and love that touched many.
Pete’s greatest joy was found in the company of...
Dr. Douglas Walter Tillery
May 11, 2026
Dr. Douglas Walter Tillery, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, dentist, community leader, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away on May 11, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 12, 1942, in Laurel, Mississippi, Doug was the son of Thomas Walter Tillery and Eva Read Tillery.
Doug was preceded in...
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