OBITUARIES

Aug 15, 2021

Charles Berry of Columbus, Mississippi April 14, 1931 - August 15, 2021

Charles Edward Berry, 90, devoted servant of Christ, beloved husband, father, and grandfather departed this world on August 15, 2021. There was a glorious reunion that day in heaven with so many members of his family and scores of friends who were there to greet him. A...

Aug 14, 2021

CHUCK TRENARY

Charles L. “Chuck” Trenary, a beloved father, grandfather, husband and friend, passed peacefully at his home August 14, 2021 at the age of 76.

Chuck’s irresistible passion for life touched all those who knew him.  He proudly served in the Army from 1962 to 1967 and continued to be a proud supporter of...

Aug 13, 2021

CAITLYN BEALL

Caitlyn Shaw Beall left this earth on August 13, 2021 and is now in the arms of God to spend eternity.  Caitlyn was the beloved daughter of Lina Beall and the late Coach Charlie Beall.  Caitlyn is survived by her son, Charlie, named in honor of his late grandfather. She is also survived by her...

Aug 13, 2021

Cary Carr Campassi passed away on August 13, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS.  He was 63.

There will be a visitation from 10am until 10:45am on Thursday, August 19 at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory at 903 College St, Columbus, MS.  There will be a graveside service following at 11am...

Aug 5, 2021

Lorraine Kaye Tucker passed away peacefully Thursday, August 5, in her home in Fort Walton Beach where she lived since 1974.

Lorraine was born in Columbus, MS, in 1934 to Frances French Kaye (Wilkins) and Captain. Samuel Kaye, Jr.

She enjoyed her patriotic heritage, which included “Uncle George” as she was a direct descendant of...

Aug 3, 2021

David William Laster

David William Laster passed from this life to be with his heavenly father August 3, 2021.

David was born in Chicot County in Dermott, Arkansas on July 21, 1953 to Don & Carolyn Laster. He was raised on a rice farm until joining the United States Army at the age...

Aug 1, 2021

William Thurmon "Bill" Youngblood, Jr. of Weir, Mississippi September 1, 1943 - August 1, 2021

William Thurmon "Bill" Youngblood, Jr. age 77 died Sunday August 1, 2021 at his residence in Weir, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2nd Ave N.

Aug 1, 2021

A  J  STEVERSON

Alton Jackson “A. J.” Steverson, Jr., age 86, of Columbus, MS, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 716 2 nd Ave. North location with Jason Heady and Shawn Dickey officiating.  The interment will immediately...

Jul 31, 2021

STEPHEN IMES

Stephen Blanchard Imes, of Columbus, MS , passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021, at his residence at the age of 68.  Visitation will be Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2 nd Ave. North location.  A private family graveside service will...

Jul 29, 2021

Kimberly McCain of Columbus, Mississippi July 29, 2021

KIMBERLY McCAIN

Kimberly Ann McCain, age 58, of Columbus, MS , passed away July 29, 2021, in Columbus, MS. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St. location.

Jul 24, 2021

Rebie Fay Egger of Caledonia, Mississippi June 6, 1929 - July 24, 2021

REBIE EGGER

Rebie Fay Egger age 92, of Caledonia passed away Saturday July 24, 2021 at Windsor Place Nursing & Rehab Center in Columbus. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday July 27, 2021 at Egger Cemetery with Bro. Phil Harmon...

Jul 23, 2021

Gary Wayne Walters of Columbus, Mississippi December 4, 1952 - July 23, 2021

Garrett Wayne “Buddy” “Turk” Walters resided in Columbus, Ms. Born on December 4, 1952.

On Friday July 23, 2021 5:25am, Buddy Walters passed away at Regency Hospital in Meridian, MS with his wife by his side. He was 68 years old.

Buddy...

Jul 22, 2021

Miller Griffin of Columbus, Mississippi October 12, 1940 - July 22, 2021

Andrew Miller Griffin

Columbus, MS

Andrew Miller Griffin, 80, died July 22, 2021 at his residence in Columbus, MS.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 on Monday, July 26 at First Baptist Church, Columbus, MS in the Main Sanctuary. Visitation will...

Jul 20, 2021

Leslie Winters Hollis of Columbus, Mississippi April 17, 1975 - July 20, 2021

Leslie Winters Hollis

April 17, 1975 – July 20, 2021

She always leaned to watch for us, anxious if we were late,

In winter by the window and in summer by the gate.

So ...

Jul 19, 2021

Hazel Inell Herron, age 92, of Plantation, FL, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away July 19, 2021, at her residence.  Graveside services will be Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Sammy Crawford officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2 nd...

Jul 19, 2021

HAZEL LAWRENCE

Hazel Blalock Lawrence, 93, passed away at the Fayette Medical Center on July 19, 2021.

Ms. Lawrence was born on March 1, 1928. She was a resident of Morningview Estates and was a former resident of Tabernacle. Ms. Lawrence taught elementary school for several years but retired as a nurse with Community Counseling....

Jul 13, 2021

JEWELL WELDON

Jewell Graham Weldon, age 77, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 13, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 716 2 nd Ave. North location with Rev. James Black and Rev. Michael Shelton officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship...

Jul 10, 2021

HAROLD KENT

Harold Ford Kent age 86 died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his residence in Columbus. Services will be held Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the 716 2 nd Ave N Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Rutledge officiating, burial will follow at...

Jul 10, 2021

CAMILLE HARRIS

Camille Harris age 74 died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the 903 College Street Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home with Rev. Sammy Crawford officiating, burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Jul 9, 2021

Bobby Gerald Ratliff of Jackson, Mississippi July 4, 1947 - July 9, 2021

BOBBY RATLIFF

Bobby Gerald Ratliff age died Friday July 9, 2021 at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Medical Center in Jackson. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2 nd Ave N.