OBITUARIES

Sep 7, 2020

Scott Berry of Columbus, Mississippi September 4, 1953 - September 7, 2020

Thomas Scott Berry, 67, died on September 7, 2020 in the loving and grateful presence of his family. The second son of Charles and Lounora Berry, Scott lived his whole life in Columbus. He and his family were lifelong members at St. Paul’s Episcopal church, where Scott...

Sep 4, 2020

William “Charles” Slayton, 69, of Columbus, MS, passed away September 4, 2020, after an incredible, awe inspiring battle with cancer.  He passed away peacefully at home with his  loving, faithful wife, Nancy Slayton by his side.

Charles was born June 19, 1951 to the late Docia Bea Wilkerson and William “Bill” Clyde Slayton in Moulton, AL. He...

Sep 4, 2020

Charles Douglas Arnold of Columbus, Mississippi April 8, 1930 - September 4, 2020

CHARLES ARNOLD

Charles Douglas Arnold, age 88 died Friday, September 04, 2020 at his residence in Columbus. A graveside service with U.S. Air Force Honors will be held Tuesday, September 08, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Center Hill Cemetery in Hamilton, MS with Rev....

Sep 4, 2020

Ann Hudson of Columbus, Mississippi November 13, 1925 - September 4, 2020

ANN HUDSON

Annie Laurie “Ann” Hudson age 94, died Friday, September 04, 2020 at Windsor Place Nursing & Rehab Center in Columbus. Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery with Pastor John Richards officiating.

Sep 4, 2020

William Charles Slayton of Columbus, Mississippi June 19, 1951 - September 4, 2020

WILLIAM SLAYTON

William Charles Slayton age 69 died Friday September 4, 2020 at his residence in Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory College Street.

Sep 3, 2020

Powe Chesnut of Columbus, Mississippi March 21, 1950 - September 3, 2020

POWE CHESNUT

Oliver Powe Chesnut, Jr passed away on September 3 rd , 2020 in his home in Columbus, MS.

He was born March 21 st , 1950 in Butler, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents Oliver Powe Chesnut, Sr...

Sep 2, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Mohler of Columbus, Mississippi September 5, 1960 - September 2, 2020

JEFF MOHLER

Jeffrey Lynn Mohler age 59 died Wednesday September 2, 2020 in Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 2 nd Ave N.

Aug 29, 2020

Frank Dailey, M.D. of Columbus, Mississippi July 12, 1931 - August 29, 2020

Frank Harrison Dailey, born July 12, 1931, in Indianapolis, IN, joined our Heavenly Father on the evening of August 29, 2020, in his apartment at Trinity Healthcare Center in Columbus, MS. He passed away peacefully with those who loved and cared for him at his side....

Aug 29, 2020

Bobby Gale of Columbus, Mississippi October 30, 1938 - August 29, 2020

BOBBY GALE

Robert Wesley “Bobby” Gale, age 81, of Columbus, MS, passed away August 29, 2020, at Windsor Place.  Graveside services will be Monday, August 31, 2020, at 10:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery of Steens, MS, with Rev. Don Both, Rev. Steve Brown, and Rev....

Aug 28, 2020

KAY WHITAKER

Brenda Kay Robertson Whitaker, age 73, of Horn Lake, MS, formerly of Caledonia, MS, passed away August 28, 2020, at her residence.  Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 2:30 PM at Egger Cemetery with Dr. Roy McHenry officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday, September, 1, 2020, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at...

Aug 28, 2020

DON RICHARDSON

Don E. Richardson, age 86, of Atlanta, GA, went to his eternal home on August 28, 2020, at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 5, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St. location with Rev. Mel Howton...

Aug 28, 2020

Mary Frances Manning, 79, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully August 28, 2020 in Flower Mound TX, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary Frances was born in Columbus, MS on April 20, 1941 to William C. “Red” Manning and Thelma Carley Manning.

She was a lifelong resident of...

Aug 27, 2020

MARJORIE COX

Marjorie Barrett Cox, age 95, died Thursday, August 27 , 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Saturday, August 29 , 2020 at 11:00 AM at Annunciation Catholic Church with Father Jeffery Waldrep officiating. Burial will follow Saturday at 2:00 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery near ...

Aug 26, 2020

Nellie Marie McCrory, 86

August 31, 1933 – August 26, 2020

Nellie Marie McCrory, age 86, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away August 26, 2020, at her residence.  Visitation services will be Friday, August 28 th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the 903 College St. location of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral...

Aug 25, 2020

Robert Clyde McMillen of Dallas, Texas January 29, 1962 - August 25, 2020

Robert Clyde McMillen, 58, died August 25,  2020, in Dallas, Texas. A family graveside ser vice will be held in October at Memorial Gardens  Cemetery. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home  & Crematory, 2nd Avenue North location, is in  charge of his service.

He was...

Aug 25, 2020

OTIS RICHARDSON

Otis Lee Richardson, age 89, of Columbus, MS, passed away August 25, 2020, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Friday, August 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel, 716 2 nd Ave. North location with Rev. James Black and Rev. Ron Thomas officiating. ...

Aug 23, 2020

Joe Garrison of Columbus, Mississippi July 30, 1946 - August 23, 2020

JOE GARRISON

Truman Joe Garrison age 74 died Sunday August 23, 2020 at his residence in Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory College Street.

Aug 22, 2020

Betty Ash Grissom of Columbus, Mississippi October 6, 1938 - August 22, 2020

BETTY GRISSOM

Betty Jane Ash Grissom, age 81 died Saturday August 22, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. A private family service will be held.

Mrs. Grissom was born on October 6, 1938 in Caruthersville, MO to the late Fred Ernest and...

Aug 21, 2020

William Stephen Cochran, 67, of Columbus,  died Friday, August 21, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson's  at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Visitation will be from  11:00 AM to 12:00 PM  Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, College Street location. A  graveside service with Father Jeffrey Waldrep, Celebrant, will immediately  follow...

Aug 12, 2020

REV. GRANVILLE H. WATSON, JR.

Rev. Granville Heatherington Watson, Jr., age 83, passed awa y Wednesday, August 12, 2020 .

Graveside services will be Sa turday, August 15, 2020 at 3 pm at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Dr. Joe McKeever officiating and Dr. Bobby Douglas assisting.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home &...