OBITUARIES
Marion "M.J." Saunders
Dec 9, 2025
Marion "M.J." Saunders, age 92, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Blvd., Biloxi, MS., beginning at 1:30 PM.
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Ricky D West
Dec 9, 2025
Ricky D West, a beloved husband, father, brother, friend, and Pawpaw passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on July 16, 1950, Ricky lived a life marked by his dedication to family, military service, and craftsmanship.
Ricky was proud to serve his country during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his...
Sandra Elizabeth Sandifer Gunn
Dec 8, 2025
Sandra Elizabeth Sandifer Gunn, 90 years old, saw her Savior face to face on Monday, December 8, 2025. She was a resident of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Sandra was born August 21, 1935, in Tylertown, Mississippi. She graduated from Topeka-Tilton High School in 1953 and received a B. A. Degree in 1957 from her beloved Mississippi College. She is preceded in death...
Lowell Roger Johnson
Dec 7, 2025
Lowell Roger Johnson, age 83, passed away on December 7, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on January 18, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio.
A proud veteran, Lowell served honorably in the Ohio Army National Guard, exemplifying his commitment to his country. Following his military service, he enjoyed a fulfilling career with the United States Postal Service, from which he retired after many...
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.
Sander Ian Findlay
Dec 6, 2025
Sander Ian Findlay, age 36, gained his angel wings on December 6, 2025.
A full tribute and complete service details will be shared soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is honored to serve the Findlay 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...
Marilyn Misko
Dec 5, 2025
Marilyn Lee Misko, age 78, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on December 5, 2025.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her Husband, Joseph Rocco Misko, Jr.; her father, William Michael Lee, Sr.; her mother, Lillian Beatrice Reaves Lee; and her great grandchild, baby Lewis. She is survived by her children, Joseph Michael Misko, Jason Lee Misko, and Senta Misko Jones (Patrick),...
Raymon Warren Tomasich
Dec 5, 2025
Raymon Warren Tomasich, cherished husband and devoted father, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 73. Born on October 28, 1952, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Raymon dedicated his life to working on the river. He held various jobs throughout his career, including serving proudly as a captain.
Raymon was known for his strong character,...
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
Kate Bohlke
Dec 4, 2025
Kate Bohlke, of Long Beach, age 66, died on December 4, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in New Orleans, LA. and moved to Long Beach with her family in 1973.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Bohlke; mother, Jeri Zimmerman; grandparents, Joe and Anna Dulcich; grandparents, Jack and...
LeeAnn Rich Mitchell
Dec 4, 2025
LeeAnn Rich Mitchell, age 60, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Troy and LeDoris Rich; and her mother-in-law, Linda Robinson (Mitchell).
LeeAnn is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Jeff Mitchell; children, Brandon Quin and Carlton Mitchell; siblings, Troy Rich (Lisa), Kathy Mitchell (Tommy), and Kimbel Rich...
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.
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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...
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.
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