OBITUARIES

Aug 2, 2023

Forever the entrepreneur, working until he couldn’t, Walter Stubbe’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Early evening August 2, 2023  Walter passed away at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his closest family. Walter was born in Laurel, Mississippi on February 11, 1943. He met his future wife Sandra Peebles in high...

Aug 1, 2023

Mavis Claudine “Polly” Seely Stanley age 86 of Caledonia, MS died at her home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born at home in Hamilton, Mississippi on the cold and snowy day of November 5, 1936. She always loved the snow and looked forward to any snow fall that came to Mississippi. Her parents were George Curtis Seely...

Jul 31, 2023

Neola McMinn Hildreth, age 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 31, at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 Thursday, August 3, 2023,  at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home with Rev. James Black  officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Beersheba Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday,  August 3, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 at the funeral home....

Jul 27, 2023

SUE BARNARD - Georgia Sue Barnard, age 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 27, 2023, at Garden Hill Assisted Living.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jul 26, 2023

TRUDY GILDEA

Gertrude Ellen "Trudy" Serby Gildea, age 93, passed away peacefully in her home at Twelve Gables in Columbus, MS on July 26th, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel at 2:00 pm, with visitation held one hour prior at the...

Jul 23, 2023

MAC McGEE Marion Gay “Mac” McGee age 83 died Sunday July 23, 2023, at his residence in Columbus. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday July 28, 2023, at Friendship Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Cuthbertson officiating. Mr. McGee was born on March 2, 1940, in Vernon Alabama to the late William Allen McGee, and Ola Mae...

Jul 22, 2023

ANN MURPHY Ann Elizabeth Murphy age 85, died Saturday July 22, 2023, at her residence in Caledonia. A funeral service will be held Tuesday July 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel with Bro. Mel Howton officiating; burial will follow at Egger Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home....

Jul 22, 2023

Joan Carol Jordan Rhett was born on November 17, 1932 in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania to Harold Pierce Jordan and Anna Maude Fallon Jordan. She was gathered to her people on July 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Joan made her Christian profession of faith at the Rockville Centre (New York) Congregational Church in 1947. She was a graduate of...

Jul 21, 2023

James E. Pullen of Columbus, Mississippi May 19, 1944 - July 21, 2023

James Everett Pullen, Sr. passed away at age 79 on July 21, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS surrounded by family.  James was born on May 19, 1944 in Columbus, MS to Mary Agnes Pullen and Sandford Pullen.  James served the Columbus community as...

Jul 21, 2023

LESLIE SMITH - Leslie Jane Stevens Smith, age 64, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 21, 2023, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Panama City, FL.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM at First Methodist Church of Columbus with Rev. Tony Proctor officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be...

Jul 21, 2023

Audice Price McGee age 84, of the New Hope Community of Lowndes Co., went to be with her Heavenly family on Friday, July 21, 2023, at her residence in peace. Services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Moore officiating, burial will follow at Beersheba Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jul 19, 2023

Barry Daniel Hunt, Jr. of Grenada, Mississippi June 3, 1968 - July 19, 2023

Barry Daniel Hunt, Jr. died Wednesday July 19, 2023 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jul 19, 2023

WILLIAM WRIGHT - William Randall Wright, age 75, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 19, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Jul 18, 2023

NANCY FORRESTER - Nancy Adams Forrester, age 95, of Columbus, MS, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ whom she loved so much July 18, 2023.  We are saddened at our loss but know we will see her again. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 4:00 PM Sunday, July 23, 2023, at...

Jul 16, 2023

Frances Sue Goodall was gathered into God’s loving arms at her home in Columbus on July 16, 2023. Frances was born on July 28, 1933 in rural Troup, Texas to Robert and Gracie Kee. As the youngest of nine children, her father gave her the nickname “Buckshot” reflecting both her small size and energetic nature. She loved to go...

Jul 16, 2023

Alvin Coston "Al" Comer, age 65, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 16, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mr. Comer was born July 5th 1958, in...

Jul 15, 2023

JAYNETTE ROBERTSON - Jaynette Hope Robertson, age 85, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 15, 2023, at Trinity Healthcare.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel with Rev. Matt Moehring officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Lone Oak Cemetery in Steens, MS.  Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until...

Jul 12, 2023

James H. Flanagan of Columbus, Mississippi July 18, 1935 - July 12, 2023

JAMES H. FLANAGAN James H. Flanagan age 87, died Wednesday July 12, 2023 at his residence in Columbus. Mr. Flanagan was born in Kosciusko, MS on July 18, 1935 to the late Arbie and Lavelle Flanagan. After high school Jim attended Mississippi State University for one...

Jul 11, 2023

Jack Douglas Gordman, Sr., age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Baptist Memorial in Columbus, MS.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Rowan Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour...

Jul 8, 2023

Deborah Turnage Weseli passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2023. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday July 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Debbie was born May 22, 1956, in Wilson, North Carolina to the late John Wayne and...