OBITUARIES
Sandra Elizabeth Sandifer Gunn
Dec 8, 2025
Sandra Elizabeth Sandifer Gunn, age 90, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, in Hattiesburg, MS.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Venture Church, 4142 Lincoln Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the Celebration of Life service at 11 AM.
Following services, Sandra will...
Leonel Gonzalez Jr
Dec 7, 2025
Leonel Gonzalez Jr., age 74, entered into eternal rest on December 7, 2025.
A full tribute and service details will be shared soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Gonzalez family.
Joycelyn Portie
Dec 6, 2025
Mrs. Joycelyn Portie, a beloved Christian mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 6, 2025, at the age of 89.
She was a woman of deep faith, gentle strength, and unwavering love for her family. She is survived by her daughter, Kim, and son-in-law, Audie; her grandchildren, Steve(Caitlin), Roni, Jon(Jen), Shannon(Eric); and her...
Catherine Ann Rogers
Dec 5, 2025
Catherine Ann Rogers, age 86, passed away on December 5, 2025 in Gulfport, MS. She was a member of Bel Aire Baptist Church in Gulfport, and she was a resident of Saucier.
A full tribute will be posed soon.
Services are pending with Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport.
An online obituary may be viewed at www.RiemannFamily.com
Freida Herrington Thompson
Dec 4, 2025
Freida Thompson, age 88, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1936, in Meridian, Mississippi, where her life began as a bright, determined, and deeply faithful soul.
In 1970, Freida married the love of her life, Harold Lee Thompson, and together they blended their families into one—what began as two separate households became a single,...
Alton R. Miller
Dec 4, 2025
Alton R. Miller, age 74, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Long Beach, MS
A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2:00PM until 4:00PM at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, MS
A funeral service will be held at 4:00PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Rieman Family Funeral Home, Long Beach.
Riemann Family...
Jean Angela Gronmeyer
Dec 4, 2025
Jean Angela Gronmeyer, born on May 30, 1944, in Western New York, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She lived a life filled with dedication and passion, serving as a Speech Pathologist at Picayune Junior High after working for the IRS and the Census Bureau. Jean held a master's degree in Speech Pathology from the University of...
LeeAnn Rich Mitchell
Dec 4, 2025
LeeAnn Rich Mitchell, age 60, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on December 4, 2025.
A final obituary will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is assisting the family.
Carol J. Jones
Dec 4, 2025
Carol Joyce Jones, 84, of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025.
She was born on September 22, 1941, in Wakefield, Rhode Island to Robert and Florence Grinnell. She was the third of six children. After she graduated high school, she attended the Rhode Island School of Practical Nursing and graduated in 1961 as a Licensed Practical Nurse....
Elaine Thibodeaux
Dec 4, 2025
Mary Elaine Thibodeaux, age 83, of Long Beach, passed away on December 4, 2025 in Gulfport, MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Walter Thibodeaux; her mother, Lally Prevost; her father, Howard Prevost; and her beloved puppy, “Dixie.”
Mrs. Thibodeaux is survived by her children, Mary Anne (Scott) Rushing, Ernest “Buddy” (Gayle) Van Court, Gregory (Kelly) Landry,...
Marilyn Claire Valancius
Dec 3, 2025
Marilyn Claire Tarsa Valancius, age 81, passed away on December 3, 2025 in Pass Christian. She was born in Chicago, IL on Dec. 25, 1946, was a resident of Pass Christian, and was of Catholic faith.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport is serving the family.
An online obituary can be found at www.RiemannFamily.com
Terrance "Terry" Michael Lester
Dec 2, 2025
Terrance "Terry" Michael Lester, age 69 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
We met on October 26, 2006, and from that day forward, my life was never the same. We were married on June 9, 2008, and spent the years that followed building a life filled with love, laughter, music, and endless projects. He had a gift for...
Stephen (Steve) M. Higginbotham
Dec 2, 2025
Stephen (Steve) M. Higginbotham, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by love at the VA Community Living Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Steve was raised with strong values of loyalty, humility, and dedication to others. He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Robert and Alice Higginbotham, and his dear sister, Anne Nardi.
From a...
Chad Joseph Badeaux
Dec 1, 2025
Chad Joseph “Jophus” Badeaux, 51, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. Chad has left his earthly home and now dwells in the glorious presence of our Lord and Savior and can know his son Andrew. Throughout his life, Chad found his safest place and deepest comfort in his walk with Jesus. He will be remembered...
Christopher Celentano
Dec 1, 2025
Christopher Celentano, age 57, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Gulfport.
He was born in Wading River, New York. Christopher earned his high school diploma and completed extensive military training before proudly serving for 18 years as a U.S. Navy Seabee. After his military career, he continued serving his community through his work with the Gulfport Police...
James A. Lowe
Dec 1, 2025
James A. Lowe, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on December 1, 2025.
A full tribute to honor and celebrate his life will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Lowe family.
James Delong Powell
Dec 1, 2025
James Delong Powell, age 66, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on December 1, 2025, in Mobile, AL.
Arrangements are pending at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County.
Gerald Henry Ladner
Nov 30, 2025
Gerald Henry Ladner “Big Boy,” age 78, passed away on November 30, 2025, at his home in Necaise Crossing, MS.
Jerry was born in Bay St. Louis, graduated from Bay High School, and attended Pearl River Community College before enlisting in the Mississippi Army National Guard, where he achieved the rank of Specialist 4. After his honorable discharge, he worked as...
Clifford Gene Stewart, Sr.
Nov 30, 2025
Clifford Gene Stewart, Sr., age 83, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2025, at his residence.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family. Please sign the online guestbook at www.riemannfamily.com
Susan Buckley
Nov 29, 2025
Susan Ann Buckley, age 68, of Diamondhead, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM at Shoreline Park Baptist Church, 10121 Kiln Waveland Cutoff Rd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520.
Riemann Family Funeral, Pass Christian, is honored to serve the Buckley family.
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