OBITUARIES
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...
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...
Robert Michael Epstein
May 11, 2026
Robert Michael Epstein, 47, of Biloxi, passed away May 11, 2026.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family at this time.
George "Butch" William Hawkins, Jr.
May 11, 2026
George William "Butch" Hawkins, Jr, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on May 11, 2026, in New Orleans, LA.
Maybe you knew Butch as a coach, friend, co-worker, mailman, brother, uncle or father—or as the man who always had a pocket full of peppermints. He never forgot you and could always make a connection. If he didn’t know you—give him a...
Juan Gonzales, Jr.
May 11, 2026
Juan Gonzales, Jr., 75, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on May 11, 2026.
A full tribute will be shared soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family at this time.
Marchetta Manning
May 9, 2026
Marchetta Manning, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Ocean Springs.
She was born and raised in Collins, Mississippi. She proudly raised her two sons in Ocean Springs. She was a medical assistant and certified ophthalmologic technician. Former patients will recall her caring smile and gentle country manner. Marchetta was a long time resident of...
Jacob Paul Nitkiewicz
May 9, 2026
Jacob Paul Nitkiewicz, age 31, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Wiggins, MS.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Nitkiewicz; paternal grandparents in New York and maternal grandparents in Saucier, Mississippi; and his brother-in-law, Blake Moss, of Norman, Oklahoma, who died on the same day.
He is survived by his wife of 4 months (although...
Linda Gill Naron
May 9, 2026
Linda Gill Naron, born on December 18, 1943, in Houston, Mississippi, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was 82 years old.
Linda grew up in Houston, MS, and moved to the Gulf Coast in the 1970's. She had a dedicated career, working as an Executive Assistant for the Plant Manager at DuPont.
Linda was a woman who enjoyed...
Reno A. Cuevas Jr.
May 6, 2026
Reno Arnold “Bud” Cuevas, Jr., 87, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on May 6, 2026.
Bud was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served from 1956 to 1959. In his earlier years, he worked in construction until an injury sidelined him, after which he channeled his energy into the pursuits that...
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