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Steve McEwen
Jul 11, 2025
Steven Ray McEwen, 71, of Columbus, MS, passed peacefully into heaven at Windsor Place on July 11, 2025.
He was born in New Orleans, LA on November 12, 1953, to the late Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Ray McEwen, Jr., who gifted him with the love of God, family, and music. Steve attended Demonstration Elementary, Joe Cook Jr. High and Lee High...
Mary Nell Partain
Jul 10, 2025
Mary Nell Corbett Partain, age 90, of Caledonia, MS, passed away July 10, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, July 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Mosely and Rev. Taylor Chism officiating. A private interment will immediately follow at Rowan Cemetery of Caledonia. Visitation will be Sunday, July 13, 2025,...
Brittany Hansford
Jul 10, 2025
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Brittany Leigh Hansford (Glover) a beloved daughter, wife, sister, and friend, who left this world on July 10, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana, after a long and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer surrounded by her husband and mother.Brittany was born on July 3, 1990, in Gainesville, Florida. Brittany's life,...
Vickie Sanders
Jul 10, 2025
VICKIE SANDERS - Vickie M. Sanders, age 76, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 10, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Tim Chaltry
Jul 9, 2025
Timothy W. “Tim” Chaltry passed away on July 9, 2025. Tim was born on September 4, 1958, at Chandler AFB, AZ, to Michael Joseph Chaltry, Jr., and Joyce Marie Dettman. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and uncle. He is a 1976 graduate of S.D. Lee High School. He met the love of his life, Bonnie S. Groh,...
Barbara Ann Harris
Jul 6, 2025
Barbara Moore Harris, age 77, of Starkville, MS, passed away on July 6th, 2025, surrounded by all five of her children, and her beloved husband of 60 years, Sammie Harris.
Barbara was married at age 17 to her best friend on the side of the road (a fond family story) and was a highly devoted mother with an entrepreneurial spirit. She...
Miriam H. Killebrew
Jul 5, 2025
On July 5, 2025, Miriam Killebrew passed away peacefully in her home in Caledonia, Mississippi, at the age of91. Miriam was born on December 28, 1933, in Holmes County, Mississippi. Life as a military wife took Miriam beyond her rural MS upbringing, raising her own family near Air Force bases in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Delaware, and the Philippines. Throughout her...
Nancy Louise Hatton
Jul 5, 2025
Nancy Louise Hatton was relieved of her earthly pain and rose up to her heavenly home on July 5th 2025 after a long battle with breast cancer.
She was born in Derma, Mississippi on September 28, 1938. She resided in Columbus, Mississippi for most of her adult life. Nancy always had a welcoming smile for each of her customers. She worked...
Paul Rex Ray
Jul 5, 2025
Paul Rex Ray May 5, 1948 – July 5, 2025
Columbus, MS – Paul Rex Ray, 77, passed away on July 5, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
He was born on May 5, 1948, in Pontotoc, Mississippi. A longtime resident of Columbus, Paul was a gifted musician and dedicated music teacher, sharing his love of guitar and...
John C. Line
Jul 3, 2025
JOHN LINE - John Cedric Line, age 73, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 3, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will immediately follow at Andrews Chapel Cemetery near Ethelsville, AL, with military honors. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time...
Roy E. Whitehead
Jun 30, 2025
Roy Whitehead age 82 of Columbus, MS passed away Monday June 30, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Whitehead was born on September 1, 1942, to the late Roy and Georgia Whitehead. He worked at United Technologies and retired after 33 years of service. He attended Victory Free Will Baptist...
Charles Pitts
Jun 29, 2025
CHARLES PITTS - Charles Marion Pitts, age 80, of Columbus, MS, passed away June 29, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Community Baptist Church with Rev. Wes Jones officiating. The interment will immediately follow at the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from...
Bobby Patrick
Jun 28, 2025
Bobby Patrick was a man whose name alone can spark a smile and a memory of some crazy story out of just about anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a husband, a father, a brother, a grandfather, a friend, a mentor, and a fierce man of God. Bobby was never scared of death, he always made...
Dorothy Anne Dennis
Jun 24, 2025
A Memorial Service for Anne Dennis is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Columbus, MS. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM.
Anne was the daughter of John Francis Richards (Ocean Springs) and Dorothy Woodruff (Hattiesburg). She began life in Baton Rouge, LA and grew-up hunting waterfowl and woodcock with her father in...
Glenn Douglas Spitler
Jun 19, 2025
GLENN SPITLER
Glenn Douglas “Skip” Spitler age 83 died Thursday June 19, 2025 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville. Funeral services will be held Monday June 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kenny Gardner officiating; burial with U.S. Army Honors will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday one hour prior...
Walter V. Goldade
Jun 14, 2025
WALTER GOLDADE - Walter Valentine Goldade, age 85, of Columbus, MS, passed away June 14, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be Friday, June 20, 2025, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. A graveside committal will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with military honors.
Mr. Goldade...
Jerry William Rogers
Jun 13, 2025
Dr. Jerry William Rogers, age 93, died Friday, June 13th , 2025, in Starkville, MS. The funeral service will be Thursday, June 19th , at 11:00 am, at the Starkville church of Christ, 613 East Lee Blvd., Starkville, MS. Minister Jeremy Stewart will officiate. Visitation will be at the church building one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow...
Linda Thrash
Jun 13, 2025
Linda Faye Keating Thrash, age 77, of Columbus, MS, passed away June 13, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, June 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will immediately follow at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Memorial...
James Michael Prencipe Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
James Michael Prencipe, Jr.
September 2, 1958 – June 9, 2025
James “Jim” Michael Prencipe, Jr., after his courageous journey with cancer, passed away on June 9, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on September 2, 1958, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, Jim lived a life defined by faith, family, service, and a heart as big as his smile.
Jim was a proud graduate...
Rusty Mitchell
Jun 5, 2025
Russell Dale Mitchell, 65, of Columbus passed away on June 5, 2025. Born on June 20, 1959 in Starkville, MS, Rusty, as he was affectionately known, was a gifted athlete who brought energy, charm, and a bit of swagger into any room he entered. In his younger years at New Hope High School, he earned admiration on the football and...
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