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Virginia Loftis Kerr
Mar 15, 2026
Virginia Gayle Loftis Kerr, “Ginny”, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.at Memorial Funeral Home with service to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Matt Moehring officiating. Internment to follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus.
Ginny was born on June 26,...
Irene Elizabeth Hunley
Mar 14, 2026
IRENE HUNLEY
Irene Elizabeth Hunley age 65 died Saturday March 14, 2026 at Vineyard Court Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Brown Jones
Mar 14, 2026
Brown Key Blair Jones, 103, a longtime resident of Columbus, Mississippi, and most recently of West Point, Mississippi, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 14, 2026.
Brown was born on April 25, 1922, in Vernon, Alabama, to the late Dr. John H. And Mary Frances Key. She grew up in Caledonia, Mississippi.
Brown was a loving mother, a friend...
Dixie Butler Casteel
Mar 11, 2026
Dixie Anne Hollis Butler Casteel, 84, died March 11, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle after several months of declining health.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Columbus. Interment will follow the service at Friendship Cemetery. At Dixie’s request, there will be no visitation.
The second child and only daughter of Evelyn...
Patsy G. Nowicki
Mar 11, 2026
PATSY NOWICKI
Mrs. Patsy Gray Nowicki passed away March 11, 2026. Patsy was the daughter of the late John Oneal and Annie Blackburn of Brownsville, TN. Patsy leaves behind her Husband James Nowicki; Daughters, Deborah Richards and Ruth Helene Jordan; Brother, Johnny Blackburn (Vicki); Sister; Becky McConnico; Step-Sister, Paulett Dooley; Step-Son, Brett Nowicki; Step-Daughter, Amy Beach (Aleck); Grand Daughters Aspen Pharr...
Robin Weaver, Jr.
Mar 10, 2026
Mr. William Robin Weaver Jr., age 88, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away on March 10, 2026, in Collierville, Tennessee. Services will be held Saturday March 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Main Street Presbyterian Church; burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday one hour prior to service at the church. Robin was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi,...
Gail Delores McCrary
Mar 10, 2026
Gail Delores Junkin McCrary, age 90 of Columbus, MS, passed away March 10, 2026. A visitation will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, from 10 until 12 at Memorial Funeral Home.
Mrs. McCrary was born November 19, 1935, in Kennedy, Alabama to the late James Ferman Junkin and Kitty Rose Mitchell Junkin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Brenda Irvin
Mar 9, 2026
BRENDA IRVIN - Brenda Joyce Coleman Irvin, age 61, of Columbus, MS, passed away March 9, 2026, at her residence. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Vernon Cemetery with Rev. Jack Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mrs. Irvin...
Bobby Harper
Mar 8, 2026
BOBBY HARPER -
Bobby Lane Harper passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 12, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at the church columbarium.
Mr. Harper was born in Grenada, Mississippi, on April 18, 1941, to the late Buck...
Linda Dawkins
Mar 6, 2026
LINDA DAWKINS - Linda Vann Dawkins, age 86, of Columbus, MS, passed away March 6, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be Monday, March 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Curtis Chapel Cemetery in Oktibbeha County, MS. Visitation will be Monday, March 16, 2026, from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mrs....
Burdette Honnoll
Mar 2, 2026
Wauford “Burdette” Honnoll went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 02, 2026. Visitation is Saturday, March 07, 2026, from 9:30am – 11:00am at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00am at Memorial Funeral Home with Brother John Powell and Brother Dennis Pinion officiating. A graveside service will follow at Egger Cemetery.
Mr. Honnoll was born in...
Austin Hoy Reid
Feb 22, 2026
In Loving Memory
Austin Hoy Reid, born April 10, 1944, passed away peacefully February 22, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital surrounded by his daughters.
Born in Louisiana he was the son of Wallace Reid and Evelyn Carpenter. He served as a United States Marine, drove semi-truck, and later in life retired from Wal-Mart as a dedicated employee. He was united in marriage...
Wayne Studdard
Feb 19, 2026
WAYNE STUDDARD - Robert Wayne Studdard, Sr., age 87, of Columbus, MS, passed away February 19, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Luke Lawson officiating, and Rev. Matt Moehring and Rev. Mel Howton assisting. The interment will immediately follow at Egger Cemetery in Caledonia,...
Kyle Henry Conner
Feb 14, 2026
Kyle H. Conner age 76 died Saturday February 14, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Graveside services will be held Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Lowndes County Humane Society.
Doug Moulds
Feb 12, 2026
DOUG MOULDS
Dan Douglas Moulds, Sr "Doug", 1935-2026, passed away at the age of 90 peacefully at home on February 12, 2026. Services will be held Monday February 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Sanderson and Bro. Kevin Cuthbertson officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral...
Ruth Taylor Berry
Feb 10, 2026
Ruth Taylor Berry, 72, went to Heaven on the morning of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was a cherished wife, devoted mother, beloved friend, and proud YiaYia.
When Ruth was born to Clayton and Gladys Taylor in El Dorado, Arkansas on September 8, 1953, she was the fifth child under the age of three; she grew up amid constant motion- an...
Johnny Bishop
Feb 2, 2026
John Earl Bishop, better known as Johnny of Columbus, MS, passed away at the age of 95, with his daughters at his side on February 2, 2026, at St Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Born in Birmingham, AL, in 1930, he proudly served 20 years in the US Army from 1949 – 1969, including deployments to France, Germany, and two tours...
Jo Ann Walk Ferguson
Feb 2, 2026
Jo Ann Walk Ferguson, age 89, died Monday February 2, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday February 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Thursday February 12, 2026 from 5 until 7 and again Friday February 13, 2026 from 4 until 7 at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbus....
Elaina O' Neal Maykowski
Jan 31, 2026
Elaina O' Neal Maykowski age 72 died Saturday January 31, 2026 at her residence in Columbus. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Tuesday February 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church.
James Fraser Kinsey, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
JAMES KINSEY- James Fraser Kinsey, Sr., known to everyone as Jim, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in Augusta, Georgia, to Elizabeth Moss Kinsey and James Wade Kinsey, Jim lived a life defined by faith, family, and quiet generosity. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Augusta College. His career in the...
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