OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Gary Robert Bagwell

Gary Robert Bagwell

May 11, 2013

GARY BAGWELL Gary Robert Bagwell age 44 died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services with full military honors will be held Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Robert Dore officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Gary was born on Wednesday,...

Mary Kathryn Perry

Mary Kathryn Perry

May 10, 2013

Mary Kathryn Perry COLUMBUS, MS " Mary Kathryn Perry passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Countrywood Plantation in Mantachie, MS after living a long, happy, and fulfilling life. Born March 13, 1926, she was the daughter of Will Lee Jones and Gracie Mae Hadley Jones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always had a smile...

Ida Ellen Roberts

Ida Ellen Roberts

May 9, 2013

Ida Ellen Yelverton Roberts, age 82, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 9, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 12, 2013,at 3:00 PM at Gunter & Peel Chapel with Rev. Charles Mullins officiating and Rev. Jearl Hunley assisting. The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 6:00...

Sible E. Robison

Sible E. Robison

May 1, 2013

Sible E. Robison, age 78, of Caledonia, MS, passed away May 1, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10:00 AM at Gunter & Peel Chapel with Rev. Ben Yarber officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Botter Cemetery in Caledonia. Visitation will be Friday, May 3, 2013, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at...

Shirley Denise Dahlem

Shirley Denise Dahlem

Apr 29, 2013

SHIRLEY DENISE DAHLEM Shirley Denise Dahlem (infant) died Monday April 29, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Graveside services will be held Saturday May 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Carruth officiating. Shirley Denise was born on April 29, 2013 to Jennifer Kayla Yoakum, and Dalton Dale Dahlem. In addition to her parents she is survived by her...

Edora Bradley

Edora Bradley

Apr 28, 2013

EDORA BRADLEY Ida Edora Wooten Bradley, age 84 died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at her residence in Columbus. Services will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Cornerstone Church with Rev. Bubba Dees and Rev. Kenny Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home Tuesday, April...

Michael D. Pratt

Michael D. Pratt

Apr 27, 2013

Michael D. Pratt, age 44, died on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his residence. Visitation will be at The Trotter Convention Center (upstairs) from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Funeral services will follow at 11 :00 AM with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating. Gunter and Peel Funeral Home will be in charge of his services. Mike was born...

Albert Lipscomb Vonkohn

Albert Lipscomb Vonkohn

Apr 22, 2013

ALBERT L. VONKOHN Albert Lipscomb VonKohn age 83 died Monday, April 22, 2013 at The Windsor Place Nursing & Rehab Center. Services will be held Wednesday April 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating, burial with full military honors, will follow at Salem Cemetery in Noxubee County. Visitation will be held from...

Ann Fletcher Lee

Ann Fletcher Lee

Apr 21, 2013

Margaret Ann Fletcher Lee died Sunday, April 21, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. A native of Columbus, Ann graduated from S. D. Lee Senior High School as an Honor graduate. She attended Mississippi State College for Women for two years, where she was a member of Lantern and Torch Honor Societies. She also was in Miss Pohls troupe of special dancers...

Barbara Grace Honnoll

Barbara Grace Honnoll

Apr 21, 2013

Barbara Grace Honnoll went to be with her Lord and Savior April 21, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Visitation is Monday, April 22, 2013, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Gunter & Peel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at 10:00 AM at Gunter & Peel Chapel with Rev. John Powell officiating and Rev. Jeff Ruth...

Virginia Wittke

Virginia Wittke

Apr 21, 2013

VIRGINIA WITTKE Dorothy Virginia Shelton Wittke age 83 died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Butler and Rev. Bill Webb officiating, burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home Tuesday, April 23,...

Porter Kennedy Jaynes, Jr.

Porter Kennedy Jaynes, Jr.

Apr 21, 2013

Porter Kennedy Jaynes, Jr., 82, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Healthcare Golden Triangle in Columbus. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Memorial Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home...

Brenda Sue Hales

Brenda Sue Hales

Apr 20, 2013

BRENDA SUE HALES Brenda Sue Hales age 60 died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Mrs Hales was born on Sunday, June 01, 1952 in Norfolk, VA. She was a homemaker. No services are planned at this time. Survivors include: Her husband: Rocky Hales Steens MS Two Daughters: Christina Thompson, Caledonia, MS Sonia Barham, Hollandale, MS Two...

Madie Adams Blaylock

Madie Adams Blaylock

Apr 17, 2013

Madie Adams Blaylock, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away April 17, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Gunter & Peel Chapel with Rev. Stanley Blaylock, Rev. Steve Blaylock, and Rev. Phillip Blaylock officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Pleasant Ridge "Shake Rag" Cemetery in Lamar County, AL....

Dorothy Fuqua Hughes

Dorothy Fuqua Hughes

Apr 16, 2013

Dorothy Fuqua Hughes, age 80, of Columbus, MS, passed away April 16, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Gunter & Peel Chapel with Rev. Tim Lee officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Beersheba Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 18, 2013, one hour prior to the service at...

Joyce Gibson

Joyce Gibson

Apr 16, 2013

JOYCE GIBSON Anita Joyce Gibson age 75 died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Generations of Vernon in Vernon AL. Services will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Aubrey Gibson officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery . Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to service. Miss...

Christine Stone Fancher

Christine Stone Fancher

Apr 14, 2013

Christine Stone Fancher age 88 died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at The Arrington in Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday April 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Mrs. Fancher was born on Monday, June 02, 1924...

Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams

Apr 13, 2013

Ricky Williams Ricky Williams passed away suddenly in his sleep Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was 63 years old. Ricky was born in Columbus, Mississippi, on August 11, 1949. He graduated from New Hope High School in 1967 and attended Mississippi State University. He served his country during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. He has...

Dr. Phillip E. Bromley

Dr. Phillip E. Bromley

Apr 12, 2013

DR. PHILLIP BROMLEY Dr. Phillip Eugene Bromley, age 74, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday, April 12, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Columbus. Dr. Bromley was born on Sunday, March 19, 1939 in Jackson, MI to the late Francis and Esma Taylor Bromley. He grew up in Jackson, Michigan where he attended Jackson High School. He played basketball at...

Lorranine Collins Oyler

Lorranine Collins Oyler

Apr 12, 2013

LORRAINE COLLINS OYLER AGE 89 DIED FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 AT THE WINDSOR NURSING AND REHAB CENTER IN COLUMBUS. SERVICES WILL BE HELD MONDAY APRIL 15, 2013 AT 2:00 P.M. AT MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, WITH BURIAL AT MT. VERNON CEMETERY. VISITATION WILL BE HELD ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.