OBITUARIES
Stephen (Steve) M. Higginbotham
Dec 2, 2025
Stephen “Steve” M. Higginbotham, age 71, entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2025.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS.
The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel.
A procession will depart the funeral home at...
Chad Joseph Badeaux
Dec 1, 2025
Chad Joseph Badeaux, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2025.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is honored to serve the Badeaux family.
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
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,...
Janet Davis
Nov 29, 2025
Janet Sue Davis, age 87 of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Quinton and Emma Davis; her brother, Lowell Davis; and her sister, Martha Davis.
Janet is survived by her sister, Paula Copp; her nieces and nephew, Betsy (Ted) Coderman, Suzanna (Elliot) Schuster and Stephen Copp.
She was born in Merom,...
Robin Leigh Raiteri
Nov 27, 2025
Robin Leigh Raiteri, 58, passed away at Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, Mississippi, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was a Southern Baptist.
She was born August 25, 1967, to Pete W. Raiteri and Louanna Raiteri Fitts, in Memphis, Tennessee.
The family moved to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Camille and settled in the Bel-Aire community in Harrison County, where...
Darren Lee Richard
Nov 27, 2025
Darren Lee Richard, age 54, entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2025.
A full tribute will be posted soon.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Richard family.
Capt. Terrence Lee Hardy, USAF Ret.
Nov 26, 2025
Capt. Terrence Lee Hardy, US Air Force Ret., age 72 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hardy Jr. and Eileen Hardy (Burke) and also his grandson, Baby Benjamin Hardy.
Terrence is survived by his loving children, Andy Hardy, Guy (Siri) Hardy, Sue (Frederic) Gallice, Benjamin (Dana) Hardy and...
Leslie M. Hammons Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
Leslie M. Hammons, age 85, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his home in Poplarville, Mississippi, surrounded by the love of his family.
A lifelong Mississippian, Mr. Hammons was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was married for 64 beautiful years to the love of his life, Bonnie White Hammons, and together they built a...
Sandra McAdams Roberson
Nov 25, 2025
Sandra McAdams Roberson, born November 8, 1963, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at her home in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was surrounded by the unwavering love of her devoted husband, Eddie Roberson, and her cherished daughter, Sarah Roberson, as she went to be with the Lord, who she faithfully praised throughout her life.
Sandra lived a life marked by compassion,...
Marylon Marie Shaw
Nov 24, 2025
Marylon Marie Shaw, age 72, of Lucedale, passed away on November 24, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 3:30 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport.
Funeral Service will be on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS.
Joanne Hill
Nov 24, 2025
Mary Joanne “Joanne” Hill, 78, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. Her passing holds special poignancy as it occurred on the birthday of her beloved husband, Barney, who preceded her in death less than two years ago.
Born on April 17, 1947, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Joanne was the daughter of Bill and Hazel Strohauer. She was...
Arthur Lee Massengill
Nov 23, 2025
Arthur Lee Massengill, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Gulfport, MS.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Massengill; his son, John Massengill; his father, Levi Massengill; his mother, Anna Macel Bunch; his sisters, Mary Lou Massengill, Nellie Nadine McEachin, and Kay (Nathan) Blevins; his brother, Clifford Massengill; and his grandson, Brian Arthur...
Sally Lynn Fischman
Nov 23, 2025
Lynn Fischman, born on September 25, 1956, in Gulfport, MS, passed away on November 23, 2025, in Long Beach, MS. She was a dedicated and compassionate nurse, retiring from Memorial Hospital, where she made a significant impact on the lives of her patients.
Sally had a passion for watching and studying classic TV and movies, which brought her much joy. Enjoyed...
Alisha Dawn Stiglets
Nov 22, 2025
Alisha Dawn Stiglets, age 63, of Gulfport, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at UMC in New Orleans, Louisiana.
A lifelong Gulfport native, Alisha was a woman whose heart was as generous as it was strong. She lived her life with joy, devotion, and an unwavering love for her family love that will forever echo in the...
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