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Clarkston Williams
Jan 8, 2026
Mr. Clarkston Gustav "Clark" Williams, 85, passed away on January 8, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Clark was born on December 11, 1940 in West Point, MS to Daniel A. Williams Sr. and Ines Hazlewood Williams.
A proud graduate of West Point High School in his hometown of West Point, Clark went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi State...
Jewell Woodward
Jan 8, 2026
Jewell Brown Woodward left this world for her eternal home of Heaven on January 8th, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on June 24, 1932, in Gordo, Alabama to Eulie and Mattie Lou Brown.
Jewell was a devoted and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was affectionately known to her loved ones as Nanny,...
Eddie Mauck
Jan 6, 2026
Edwin (Eddie, Papa) Clanton Mauck of Columbus passed away peacefully at his residence on January 6, 2026.
Eddie was born in Breeze, Illinois to Paul Ellsworth and Sally Bradford Mauck on June 23, 1949. He moved to Columbus at the age of five. Eddie graduated from S.D. Lee High School and Mississippi State University with a B.S. in banking and finance....
Ivy Bryant Coleman
Jan 4, 2026
Obituary Ivy Bryan Coleman
Ivy B. Coleman, beloved friend, brother, and son, age 90 went home to be with Jesus on January 4, 2026 at Windsor Place Skilled-Nursing Center in Columbus, Mississippi.
Ivy was born on October 3, 1935 in Monroe County, Mississippi to Martha Rosie Honnoll Coleman and Henry McGrady Coleman. Ivy proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Shirley Johnson
Jan 3, 2026
SHIRLEY JOHNSON - Miss Shirley Nell Johnson, age 74, of Columbus, MS, passed away January 3, 2026, at Trinity Place Retirement Community. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Lone Oak Church of Christ Cemetery in Steens, MS. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Johnson was born February 25,...
Margean Ashcraft
Jan 3, 2026
MARGEAN ASHCRAFT
Margean Ashcraft age 97 died Saturday January 3, 2026 at her residence in Columbus. Graveside services will be held Tuesday January 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Bro. David Honeycutt and Bro. Brad Wright officiating.
Mrs. Ashcraft was born on August 27, 1928 in Fayette, Alabama to the late Walter Johnson and Ressie Bell Owens Johnson....
Nealie G. Gildon
Jan 3, 2026
Nealie Thrasher Gildon, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 3, surrounded by loved ones. Having lived a life marked by faith, devotion, and quiet strength, she entered her heavenly home to meet her Savior and be reunited with the love of her life, Ray.
Nealie was born on January 25, 1934, in Pickens County, Alabama, to Robert and Mary Lorene...
James Howard Basson
Dec 29, 2025
JAMES HOWARD BASSON
James Howard Basson passed away at his home in Columbus, MS on December 29, 2025. He was eighty-three years old. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Services will be held Sunday January 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Murrah’s Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. David Coleman officiating; burial will follow in the...
Linda Lowe
Dec 27, 2025
LINDA LOWE - Linda Sue Lowe, age 74, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mary Rainwater
Dec 26, 2025
MARY RAINWATER - Mary Sue Hamm Rainwater, age 95, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 26, 2025, at Generations of Vernon. Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Ben Yarber officiating. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rainwater was born December 4, 1930,...
Clara “Jean” Mordecai
Dec 25, 2025
Clara Jean Moore Mordecai. 91, went into the arms of Jesus on Christmas day at Trinity Health Center. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2pm at Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Melvin Mordecai, her nephew, officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Methodist Church in Lamar County, AL. Visitation will be held at 12pm until time of...
Dianne Anderson
Dec 24, 2025
DIANNE ANDERSON - Dianne Noland Anderson, age 79, of Hamilton, MS, passed away December 24, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Isaac Carpenter
Dec 23, 2025
ISAAC CARPENTER - Isaac Asher Carpenter, age 27, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 23, 2025. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Hernando Methodist Church, 1890, Mt. Pleasant Rd., Hernando, MS, 38632. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at Hernando Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life will be...
Mylinda Ann Kenney
Dec 23, 2025
Mylinda Ann Kenney, age 61, died peacefully December 23, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.
Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, December 27, 2025 with Pete Bowen officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 with the funeral at 11:00. Burial will follow at Egger Cemetery.
Mylinda was born on January 10, 1964 in Monroe County...
Faye Carol Thompson
Dec 21, 2025
Faye Carol Thompson, 83, of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.
Born on February 19,1942, Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her devoted husband, Killer Thompson, her beloved daughter, Shelly Harrison, and her cherished grandchildren: Melissa Faye Killingsworth and James Destry Harrison. Faye was also...
Barbara Ann Martin
Dec 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Martin
Barbara Ann Martin passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Starkville, Mississippi, to the late Estel Daniel Coleman and Leola Hemphill Coleman.
Barbara was a retired registered nurse who dedicated her life to caring for others with compassion and grace. Her greatest joy came from her family, especially her grandchildren. She cherished time...
Richard Edward Thomas
Dec 17, 2025
Richard Edward Thomas, Jr., 68, passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2025.
Richard was born on December 16, 1957, and grew up in College Park, Georgia. He later made his home in Columbus, Mississippi, where he built a full and steady life rooted in work, faith, family, and service. Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force,...
Howard Sharp
Dec 15, 2025
HOWARD SHARP - Howard Lafayette Sharp, Jr., 90, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery, with Rev. Glenn Miller officiating and Rev. Dr. Vaughn Stafford assisting. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately afterward at the...
Billy Lawrence
Dec 13, 2025
BILLY LAWRENCE - William Bart "Billy" Lawrence, Sr., age 85, of Caledonia, MS, passed away December 13, 2025, at Windsor Place. A visitation will be Friday, December 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Lawrence was born July 13, 1940, in Columbus, MS, to the late Ozzie James and Mildred Thompson...
Henri Jane Dyson
Dec 13, 2025
HENRI JANE PLYLER DYSON January 20, 1944 -December 13, 2025
Henri Jane Plyler Dyson passed away peacefully at home around 8 in the morning of 12/13/25 after a long illness. Arrangements will be forthcoming. Henri Jane was born in Fayette, Alabama, the only child of Henry David and Lydia Jane Vick Plyler on January 20, 1944. She grew up on the...
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