OBITUARIES
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 Miller, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born on September 7, 1951, Alton lived life with an open heart, a free-roaming spirit, and a deep love for family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Emily, Patsy, Judy, and Charlene, and his brother, Charles. He is survived by his brother, John Miller, along...
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.
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.
Ira Peterson
Nov 29, 2025
Ira Peterson, age 93 of Clermont, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family with a private graveside service at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com .
Dawn Marie Wasserman
Nov 29, 2025
Dawn Wasserman, 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, formerly of Mokena, Illinois, passed away surrounded by love on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Dawn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frederick Wasserman, and her sister, Maureen Cary.
She was a devoted mother to her two children, John Wasserman and his wife Glennis, and her daughter Desiree Wasserman Rinehart. Dawn deeply cherished...
Arnold "Scooter" Lee Scarborough, Jr.
Nov 29, 2025
Arnold Lee “Scooter” Scarborough, Jr, age 62, of Long Beach, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, peacefully in his sleep.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Darrin Scarborough; and his grandparents, Salvador and Mildred Pagano whom he called “momma and papa.”
He is survived by his mother, MaryAnn Pagano; his sister, Daneen Fitzsimmons; aunt, Deanna D’aquin; his nieces, Ashley Brownlee,...
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