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Billy E. Welch
Nov 6, 2025
BILLY E. WELCH
Billy Ervin Welch age 82 of Caledonia, Mississippi passed away Thursday November 6, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at his home. Billy was born on March 23, 1943 in Lowndes County, Mississippi to the late Ervin and Verla Welch, and lived his entire life in Kolola Springs, Mississippi.
Services will be held Sunday November 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m....
Melvin Eric Gran
Nov 5, 2025
Melvin Eric Gran, 97, of Columbus, MS, passed away on November 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Gran. He is survived by his daughters, Bonnie Reed (Neil) and Katherine Gran; grandchildren, Greg Buskirk and Clint Buskirk; and great-grandchildren Cole Buskirk, Andrew Buskirk, Casey Buskirk, Kaylynn Buskirk.
He was born on June 20,...
Bryon Eugene Gregg, Sr
Nov 5, 2025
Byron Eugene Gregg, age 95, of Columbus, MS, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital on November 4, 2025. Born to Ezra and Laudia Gregg in Birmingham, AL on October 21, 1930. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 51 years, Martha Jo Gregg, son, Byron Eugene Gregg, Jr., daughter, Ruth Gregg Hines, sons-in-law, Algie L. Green, Jr., and...
Martha McGahey
Oct 30, 2025
Martha Taylor McGahey, 73, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. A beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Martha will be remembered for her wit, grace, and gentle strength that touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on March 16, 1952, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Martha was the daughter of William Clayton and Gladys LeCroy Taylor....
Sidney Thompson
Oct 29, 2025
Sidney Lamar Thompson, Jr., age 70, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 29, 2025, at his residence. Graveside services will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Curtis Chapel Cemetery in Oktibbeha County with Rev. Mike Dalton officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Thompson...
Joe Banks Thompson
Oct 23, 2025
Joe Banks Thompson, age 65, of Manila, AR, passed away October 23, 2025, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Annunciation Catholic Church of Columbus, MS, with Father Jeffrey Waldrep officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2025,...
Frankie Young
Oct 22, 2025
Willis Franklin "Frankie" Young, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at his residence in Steens, MS. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:00pm at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Allen Jones, officiating and Bro. Steve Yarbrough, assisting; burial will follow at Woodlawn Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00...
Tommy Page
Oct 22, 2025
Thomas Young “Tommy” Page, age 72, of Columbus, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at home in Starkville, MS. The visitation will be Monday, October 27, 2025 from 1pm to 2:30pm at First Methodist Church in Columbus, MS. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 with Vaughn Stafford officiating. Interment will be at...
Doug A. Yelverton
Oct 21, 2025
Douglas Anderson Yelverton, Sr., age 84 passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, peacefully in his sleep in Columbus, MS. Doug was born November 14, 1940, to Peter Anderson (P.A.) Yelverton and Lenore Stover Yelverton in Mayhew. Services will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 with visitation at 10:00 until the service at 11:00 at Main Street Presbyterian Church; burial will...
Fred Shepherd
Oct 20, 2025
FRED SHEPHERD
Freddie Neil “Fred” Shepherd age 75 died Monday October 20, 2025 at his residence in Columbus. Services will be held Thursday October 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with Dr. Bill Hurt officiating; burial with U.S. Navy Honors will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until service time...
Delilah Williams
Oct 19, 2025
DELILAH WILLIAMS - Delilah McCorkle Williams, age 81, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 19, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Shelton officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
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Betty Sims
Oct 19, 2025
BETTY SIMS - Betty Baldwin Sims, age 77, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 19, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Gardner officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Lamar County, AL. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until...
Shirley Grant
Oct 18, 2025
Shirley Ann Grant, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her residence in Columbus. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 12:00 to 2:00pm at Memorial Funeral Home. The family will have a private family graveside service, with Pastor Luke Lawson officiating. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Mrs. Grant was born...
Bobby Joe Peeks
Oct 18, 2025
BOBBY PEEKS - Bobby Joe Peeks, age 87, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 18, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Seay officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Ethelsville Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time...
Mahala Pennington
Oct 18, 2025
MAHALA PENNINGTON - Mahala Crowder Pennington, age 83, of Tuscaloosa, AL, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Columbus, MS. A graveside service will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery with George McLaurin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that...
David Baucom
Oct 13, 2025
David Searcy Baucom, Sr., age 80, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 13, 2025, in Columbus, MS. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Murrahs Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Taggart officiating and Ashley Parsons assisting. The interment will be at Murrahs Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of...
Ray B. Timm
Oct 9, 2025
Ray B. Timm, known to many as “Coach,” passed away at the age of 90, Oct. 9, 2025, following a brief illness. Ray was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 25, 1935, to Charles and Edith Timm. He attended and graduated from Little Rock, AR, Central High School. An avid swimmer, he set several state high school swimming records. Ray...
Eloise Ward
Oct 5, 2025
Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Eloise Ward entered into eternal glory on October 5, 2025, at the age of 90.
She was born to the late Devie Pearl and William Curtis Millican on April 6, 1935 in Greenwood Springs, Mississippi. A faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for 50 years, she took pride in arranging each week’s sanctuary flowers and...
Dennis Freshour
Oct 4, 2025
DENNIS FRESHOUR - Franklin Dennis Freshour, age 68, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 4, 2025, at The Windsor Place. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Freshour was born January 28,...
Bobby Cosby
Oct 3, 2025
BOBBY COSBY - Bobby Wade Cosby, II, age 34, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 3, 2025, at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.
Mr. Cosby was born...
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