OBITUARIES

Phyllis A. Doolittle

Jan 16, 2022

Phyllis Ann Fratesi Doolittle of Columbus, Mississippi, met her Lord and Savior at the age of 70, on Sunday, January 16, at 11:44 pm at Clay County Medical Center.

Phyllis, daughter of Phillip and Bonnie Fratesi, was born on August 30, 1951 in Indianola, Mississippi.  She was the youngest of 4 children and adored her...

David Lemuel Johnson

Jan 15, 2022

DAVID JOHNSON

David Lemuel Johnson

February 6, 1926 – January 15, 2022

David was born into the large family of Dr & Mrs R.L. Johnson in the little town of Bassett, Arkansas.  As the son of a country doctor and one of nine children, he often went with his brother, Robert, on adventures. ...

Anna Katherine Prescott

Jan 10, 2022

ANNA PRESCOTT - Anna Katherine Atkins Prescott passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 10, 2022.  She was surrounded by her loved ones and family.  She was 87 years old.  Funeral services will be conducted by Don Both and David Lawrence and will be held at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location on Thursday, January 13,...

Betsy Smith

Jan 8, 2022

BETSY SMITH

Betsy Luann Smith age 62 died Saturday January 8, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday January 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Egger Cemetery with Rev. Mel Howton officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday January 11, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at 903 College...

Henry Hugh "Bud" Walters

Jan 7, 2022

Henry Hugh “Bud” Walters age 91 of Columbus, MS passed away on January 7 th , 2022 at his Home.  Bud was born on July 27, 1930, in Caledonia, Ms. to Cullie “Shorty” Walters and Myrtle Lucille Rye Walters.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Cullie and Myrtle Walters along with his brother and sisters...

Sue House

Jan 7, 2022

SUE HOUSE

Mary Sue House age 87 died Friday January 7, 2022 at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus. Services will be held Tuesday January 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Hurt officiating; burial will follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until service time...

William Deelane Bray, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

William Deelane Bray, Jr. of Saucier, Mississippi August 29, 1948 - January 5, 2022

William Deelane Bray Jr., 73, resident of Saucier, MS passed away at home, January, 5th, 2022. He was born August 29, 1948, in Columbus, MS to William Deelane Bray Sr. & Laura Alice (Smith) Bray. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Deelane...

Fred Grissett

Dec 30, 2021

FRED GRISSETT

Freddie Foster "Fred" Grissett, age 76, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 30, 2021, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location, with Rev. William Buchanan officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus.  Visitation will be from...

J. C. Cates

Dec 30, 2021

J. C. Cates, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 30, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, January 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location with Dave May officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. A graveside committal will be Monday, January...

Beth Glover

Dec 29, 2021

Beth (Springer) Glover left us on Dec. 29, 2021, to join her beloveds, friends and relations in the infinite universe (her Baptist friends call it Heaven). She was 86 and surely earned it after decades of teaching the impressionable children of Columbus.

If you are a former student of hers from Franklin Academy or Demonstration School —...

Martha Jean Crawford Loper

Dec 28, 2021

MARTHA LOPER -

Martha Jean Crawford Loper, age 73, of Caledonia, MS, passed away December 28, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Friday, December 31, 2021, at 12:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location with Rev. Dustin Nichols officiating. The  interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be from...

Victor Allen Robinson

Dec 27, 2021

VICTOR ROBINSON Victor Robinson age 72 died Monday December 27, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. A graveside service with U.S. Army Honors will be held Wednesday December 29, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Sarah Windham officiating. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College Street is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Robinson...

Martha Watson Wood

Dec 25, 2021

Martha Forrest Watson Wood was born in Humboldt, TN, on February 13, 1915.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday February 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. At Friendship Cemetery.

She attended Columbus public schools and MS State College for Women (now MUW) where she studied piano. She was married to Joseph Levert Wood and had...

Sharon Leighton

Dec 20, 2021

SHARON LEIGHTON

Sharon Denise Leighton age 68 died Monday December 20, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. A memorial service will be held Sunday December 26, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the home of her son 7093 Wolfe Road Columbus, MS 39705.

Sharon was born on January 9, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the...

Peggy Criddle

Dec 20, 2021

PEGGY CRIDDLE

Peggy Sue Jones Criddle, age 85, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 20, 2021, at Trinity Healthcare.  Funeral services will be Monday, December 27, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location.  A private family interment will immediately follow at Sullivan Cemetery in Monroe County, MS.  Visitation will be from 10:00...

Faye Weathers

Dec 19, 2021

FAYE WEATHERS

Charlie Faye Moore Weathers, age 89, passed away December 19, 2021, at Windsor Place in Columbus.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 3:30 pm at Memorial Gardens with Sonny McLellan officiating.

Faye was born June 17, 1932, to Charlie Sylvester Moore and Addie Lou Godfrey Moore of Belk,...

Mary Wilburn

Dec 19, 2021

MARY WILBURN

Mary Jane Smith Wilburn was born in Columbus, MS on January 1, 1925, the first baby born in  Columbus that year!

She later moved with her family to West Point, MS where she finished High School and Business Courses and, after a brief term employed at MSU in Starkville, began her lifetime career...

Martha Taylor

Dec 19, 2021

MARTHA TAYLOR

Martha Freeman Taylor age 75, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at her residence in Caledonia. A graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Lone Oak Church of Christ Cemetery with Rev. Melvin Mordecai officiating.

Mrs. Taylor was born on Saturday, July 13, 1946 in Columbus to...

Sue Wilkes

Dec 18, 2021

SUE WILKES

Velma Sue Gore Wilkes, age 90, died Saturday December 18, 2021 at Garden Hill Assisted Living. Services will be held Wednesday December 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the 903 College Street Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Melvin Mordecai officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation...

Celia Kacho

Dec 18, 2021

CELIA KACHO

Celia McEachern Kacho, age 70, of Columbus, MS , passed away December 18, 2021, at her residence.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St. location.