OBITUARIES

Nov 4, 2021

George Calhoun Howard -- known to everyone as Cal --  was born on April 7th, 1961 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and passed away on November 4th, 2021, in Columbus, Mississippi. Cal was educated at Heritage Academy in Columbus, Mississippi, at Darlington School in Darlington, Georgia, and attended Mississippi State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. From 1985-2000,...

Nov 3, 2021

PAT WHEELER

Patricia Ann Honnoll “Pat” Wheeler age 75, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2021. Services will be held Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at 903 College Street Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, Columbus, MS with Bo Couchman and Darrell Powell officiating. Burial will follow...

Nov 2, 2021

WALTER RUSHING

Walter Rushing age 76 of Vernon, Alabama died Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus.

No services are planned at this time.

Mr. Rushing was born of February 17, 1945 in the Longview Community of Oktibbeha County to the late Will Rushing and Mary Bell Izell Rushing.  He was...

Nov 1, 2021

LARRY DELK - Larry Donald Delk, age 64, of Columbus, MS, passed away November 1, 2021, at Winona Manor in Winona, MS.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St. location.

Nov 1, 2021

Louise Logan Grant, age 96, of Caledonia, MS, passed away November 1, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Center Hill Baptist Church in Hamilton, MS, with Rev. James Towery officiating and Rev. Terry Edwards assisting. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the...

Oct 28, 2021

AMELIA SUE PRESCOTT Amelia Sue Prescott, 80, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at her residence in West Point, MS. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory. College St. Location has been entrusted with arrangements. Mrs. Prescott was born on June 23, 1941 to the late John and Luka Blake Stafford. She is survived by her husband, Lynwood Prescott,...

Oct 27, 2021

Maye Boler Weathers of Columbus, Mississippi April 27, 1940 - October 27, 2021

MAYE WEATHERS

Maye Weathers age 81, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Windsor Place Nursing & Rehab Center in Columbus, surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held Sunday October 31, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Beersheba Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with...

Oct 23, 2021

BILLY FREEMAN Billy Wayne Freeman, age 82, of Caledonia, MS, passed away October 23, 2021, at Windsor Place.  A graveside service will be Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 4:00 PM at Lone Oak Cemetery in Steens, MS, with Rev. Josh Pounders officiating.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2nd Ave. North location is in charge of arrangements. Mr....

Oct 22, 2021

Everett Austin December 30, 1935 - October 22, 2021 EVERETT AUSTIN - Turtious Everett Austin, age 85, of Steens, MS, passed away October 22, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Monday, October 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location with Dr. Breck Ladd and Rev. Sammy Crawford officiating.  The interment...

Oct 20, 2021

PEGGY BEASLEY CANTELOU

Peggy Beasley Cantelou, of Columbus, MS died October 20, 2021 after a brief illness.

Peggy Beasley Cantelou was born on December 30, 1932, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Beasley.  She was educated in the public schools of Columbus and graduated Valedictorian of her class at Stephen D. Lee High...

Oct 18, 2021

GENE LEWIS Doyce Gene Lewis age 87 died Monday, October 18, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the 716 2nd Ave North Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel with Rev. Don Biadog officiating, burial with full U.S. Air Force Honors will follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation will be...

Oct 18, 2021

Elayna Grace Carter 3 months died Monday October 18, 2021 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.  Funeral services will be held Saturday October 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the 903 College Street Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home; burial will follow at Murrah’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday one hour prior to service...

Oct 17, 2021

CLAY WILKES Henry Clay Wilkes Jr. age 90, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Garden Hill Assisted Living in Columbus. Services will be held Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel (College Street) with Rev. Melvin Mordecai officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until service time...

Oct 16, 2021

WANDA FOWLER

Wanda Fowler age 62 died Saturday October 16, 2021 at Regency Hospital in Meridian. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2nd Ave N.

Oct 16, 2021

Michael McCahill James, April 28, 1944-October 16, 2021 Mike, known to many as “Eagle”, age 77, died at his home October 16, 2021. Visitation will be Thursday, October 21, 2021 from noon - 1 pm at Annunciation Catholic Church in Columbus, MS, where he was a lifelong communicant. A memorial service will follow visitation at 1 pm with Father...

Oct 16, 2021

MIKE EDWARDS

Mike Wade Edwards age 61 died Saturday October 16, 2021 in Caledonia. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Mike was born on April 2, 1961 in Aberdeen to the late L.D. and Agnes Pace Edwards. He was a lifelong resident of Caledonia, and was of the Baptist Faith....

Oct 16, 2021

Eleanor Carol Swoope Hairston, age 78, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away on October 16, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. Visitation will be held at 12:30 PM at Main Street Presbyterian Church in Columbus on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, followed by a memorial service at 2 PM with Dr. James Shull officiating.

Eleanor was born in...

Oct 16, 2021

TOMMY NEAL

Thomas Marion “Tommy” Neal, age 61 died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the 716 2 nd Ave North Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Whitney officiating, burial will follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation...

Oct 15, 2021

Shawn Joseph Verdin, age 47 , passed away friday October 15th 2021.

He was born in Houma,  La. to Joanne Williams of Columbus,  Ms.  and Rickey Verdin (Sue) of Houma, La.

Shawn is survived by his wife Anne Brackin Verdin of Jacksonville, FL and his paternal grandmother Eveline Verdin...

Oct 14, 2021

William Henry Bell, Jr. William Henry Bell, Jr., 83, joined his heavenly family on October 14, 2021, leaving his earthly home in Columbus, MS. Bill, as he was known by his family and friends, was born October 13, 1938, in Camden, New Jersey, to the late William Henry Bell, Sr. and Jennie Mary Christopher Bell. He spent his childhood years...