OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2021

Judy Johnson of Redmond, Washington August 28, 1940 - June 1, 2021

Julia Margarett Hickman Johnson

August 28, 1940 - June 1, 2021

Julia “Judy” Margarett (Hickman) Johnson of Redmond, Washington, widow of James Olen Johnson entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2021 as she was comforted by her daughter Amy Granville.  Holding her...

May 31, 2021

SUE MCARTHUR

Sue Sanders McArthur, age 99, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 31, 2021, at Trinity Healthcare.  Funeral services will be Friday, June 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 716 2 nd Ave. North location with Rev. Earl McAnally officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be from...

May 27, 2021

Thelma Campbell of West Monroe, Louisiana December 5, 1939 - May 27, 2021

Thelma L. Campbell, 81, of Columbus passed away on May 27th after a brief illness.  She was born on December 5th, 1939 in Macon, MS. Thelma is survived by her daughter Constance (Randy) Wade of West Monroe, LA; her granddaughter Valerie (Gabriel) Garcia and great grandson...

May 27, 2021

Steven C. Wallace, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27th, 2021. He was born May 20, 1951. A 1969 graduate of Lee High School, Steve went on to graduate with an electrical engineering degree from Mississippi State University, an accounting degree from the Mississippi University for Women, and finally, a law degree from the University of Mississippi....

May 26, 2021

Kelsey Bigelow of Columbus, Mississippi May 26, 2021 KELSEY BIGELOW Kelsey Bigelow, 50, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence in Columbus.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, College Street Location.

May 26, 2021

Rosemarie Murphy of Columbus, Mississippi February 8, 1925 - May 26, 2021 ROSEMARIE MURPHY Rosemarie “Rosie” Murphy, age 96, died May 26, 2021 at The Windsor Place in Columbus, MS. She was born on February 8, 1925 in Bellevue, PA, the third of five children born to Joseph Michael Lewis and Mary Ruth Loney. Rosie’s mother died when she was...

May 23, 2021

In Loving Memory

Doris Conner

Doris Burke Conner, 90, passed in peace on May 23, 2021, at Trinity Health Care Center.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 25, from 5-8pm at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory, 716 Second Avenue North location. Services will follow at 11am on Wednesday, May...

May 21, 2021

DOROTHY LEE

Dorothy Jenkins Lee, age 79, of Columbus, MS , passed away May 21, 2021, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Monday, May 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Kolola Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Don Harding officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery of Steens, MS.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM...

May 20, 2021

Mary “Lib” Tyler of Columbus, Mississippi March 16, 1917 - May 20, 2021

MARY TYLER

Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Tollison Tyler, age 104, of Columbus, MS, transitioned to heaven on May 20, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior and rejoin her husband, Robert Wayne Tyler who had preceded her.  A family graveside service will be Friday,...

May 20, 2021

D R. JAMES HUNT

Dr. James William Hunt, age 96, of Columbus, MS, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021, at The Claiborne at Adelaide of Starkville, MS.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 1:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church , 320 0 Bluecutt Rd., Columbus, MS 39705. Memorial Gunter Peel...

May 16, 2021

DANNY WATSON

Thomas Daniel Wats on, 75, of Orange Beach, AL , pass ed away Saturday, May 16 , 2021 in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18 at Gunter Peel Funeral Home 5:00-7:00 p.m. and services will be held May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, both in Columbus.   Rev....

May 15, 2021

THOMAS CASH

Tom Cash was kind.  He was a devoted husband, caring father, and considerate friend. He cherished moments with his family, PawPaw hugs, the sunset in Gulf Shores, and quietly serving others. Tom had an ever so subtle sarcastic wit that made you giggle even when you knew you shouldn’t. It was one of his many...

May 9, 2021

Minnie Josephine (Jo) Holloway Lowdermilk Buck

December 4, 1925 – May 9, 2021

Jo Lowdermilk Buck (95) passed gracefully on Mother’s Day at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Foley, Alabama. Jo Buck was an active community resident of Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS until 2010 when she joined her children in Gulf Shores, Alabama.....

May 5, 2021

SHERRY WHITEHEAD Our beloved Sherry Miles Whitehead passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021, with her niece, Elizabeth Miles Otto, by her side. She was 74. Sherry was born in Jackson, Mississippi but spent much of her remarkable life in Columbus, Mississippi. Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Landrum Miles and Paschal James Miles, as well as...

May 4, 2021

WILLIAM GREGORY WOODS

William G. Woods, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.   A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  The 903 College St. location of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

May 1, 2021

HOWARD EUGENE FISACKERLY, Sr. A celebration of the life of Howard Eugene Fisackerly, Sr., 85, of Columbus, Mississippi will be Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church, Columbus, Mississippi; burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 9:30 until service time at the church.

He passed away May...

Apr 27, 2021

DORIS BEATTY EAVES

Doris Beatty Eaves of Columbus, MS left her earthly home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27 th after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Beatty and Leona Beatty, and her husband, Phillip Ray Eaves. She is survived by her son Philip Scott...

Apr 27, 2021

FREDA THOMAS

Freda Fulgham Thomas, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away April 27, 2021, at Trinity Personal Care.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Greenwood Cemetery in West Point, MS.  Visitation will be Friday,...

Apr 26, 2021

John Walker Proffitt of Columbus, Mississippi August 13, 1936 - April 26, 2021

John Walker Proffitt

John Walker Proffitt, 84, of Columbus, MS, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, at Tranquil United Methodist Cemetery...

Apr 25, 2021

COLSON PEEKS

Colson Lawrence Peeks, age 6, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Lamar County, AL. Services will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the 716 2 nd Ave North Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory with Bro. George Shaw    officiating, burial will follow at Ethelsville Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation...