OBITUARIES

Nov 16, 2019

Annelle Gunter Hochhauser of Knoxville, Tennessee January 19, 1952 - November 16, 2019

Annelle Gunter Hochhauser, 67, Knoxville, TN passed away November 16, 2019 surrounded by her children. She was born to parents Jack Gunter and Virginia Williams Gunter on January 19, 1952 in Columbus, MS.

She treasured time spent with family, and her grandchildren were the...

Nov 14, 2019

Cathy Higdon of Columbus, Mississippi June 17, 1961 - November 14, 2019

CATHY HIGDON

Willie Catherine “Cathy” Higdon age 58, died Thursday November 14, 2019 at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. Cathy was born on June 17, 1961 in Brazil, Mississippi to the...

Nov 13, 2019

TERESA FLORES

Teresa Lynn Rector Flores, age 63, of Pearl, MS, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away November 13, 2019, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home Chapel College St. location with Rev. Steve Lammons officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery. ...

Nov 12, 2019

Mary Ann Jones, 79, passed away November 12 th , 2019 at Monroe Regional Hospital, in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Services will be held on Saturday, November 16 th at Gunter and Peel Funeral home. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Don Both and Mel Howton officiating. Burial will follow...

Nov 7, 2019

Betsy Butchee Hardy

Gertrude Elizabeth (Betsy) Butchee Hardy, age 85, passed away on November 7, 2019, at her home on Breezy Valley Plantation in Columbus, Mississippi.   No visitation prior to the service will be held.  The funeral service will be held at Columbus First United Methodist Church, 602 Main Street on Saturday, November 9, 2019...

Nov 6, 2019

James Stanley Montgomery of Columbus, Mississippi October 5, 1959 - November 6, 2019

JAMES MONTGOMERY – James Stanley Montgomery, age 60, of Columbus, MS , passed away November 6, 2019, at his residence.  A visitation will be Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 2 nd Ave. North location. ...

Nov 5, 2019

BETTY MURPHY

Betty Jane Finkley Murphy, age 82 died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 05, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus, MS. Private graveside services will be held November 8, 2019 at Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Murphy was born on Thursday, September 23, 1937 in Ellison Ridge Winston County, MS...

Nov 3, 2019

FRANKIE TRAYWICK

Frankie Gene Traywick, age 69 died Sunday, November 03, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, November 06, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 903 College Street Chapel with Rev Don Harding and Chris Harding officiating, burial will follow at Egger Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday...

Nov 3, 2019

CHRIS OSWALT

Chris Ervin Oswalt “Mountain Man” age 62, Sunday November 3, 2019 in New Mexico. Memorial services will be held Sunday November 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Lammons officiating. The Oswalt family will receive guest immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.

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Nov 3, 2019

Mary Patricia Burg Curtis journeyed home to our Lord on November 3, 2019. She had been a resident of Columbus and a communicant of Annunciation Catholic Church since 1977. Friends may visit her family on Wednesday November 6, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Annunciation Catholic Church Atrium. A second visitation will be held Thursday morning from 10:00-11:00...

Nov 3, 2019

ED FURNARI

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Edward (Big Ed) Arthur Furnari, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2019, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo.

Ed was born February 10, 1938, in Lawrence, MA. As a child and teenager, he was known throughout New England as a singing...

Nov 1, 2019

MIKE LANDRUM

Michael Joel "Mike" Landrum, age 61 died Friday, November 01, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 06, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Vaughn Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating; visitation will be held at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N. location Wednesday, November 06, 2019 from...

Oct 31, 2019

Juanita M. Hooks of Starkville, Mississippi February 14, 1927 - October 31, 2019

Juanita M. Hooks, age 92, of Starkville, MS, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away October 31, 2019, at the Beehive Assisted Living in Starkville. Funeral services will be Monday, November 4, 2019, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Welch Funeral Home of Starkville...

Oct 31, 2019

WILLIAM BARTOWICK

William Vincent Bartowick, age 77 died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Vineyard Court Nursing Center in Columbus. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Tuesday, November 05, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Annunciation Catholic Church with Father Jeffrey Waldrep, officiating, visitation will be held Tuesday one hour prior to service at the church....

Oct 30, 2019

Mrs. Alice Eaton Randall, 94, died Wednesday night, October 30, 2019, at her home in the Pine Grove community of Ethelsville, AL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2 nd Avenue North location. Visitation will be from 10:3AM to 12:30 PM Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Memorial Gunter Peel’s 2 nd Avenue...

Oct 26, 2019

Goldia Hart, a long-time resident of Columbus, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her residence.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2 nd Avenue North. A Graveside and Celebration of life service will follow immediately at Friendship Cemetery with the Reverend Byron...

Oct 25, 2019

Robert Davinson of Columbus, Mississippi October 25, 2019

Robert Davinson, age 70, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 25, 2019, at his residence.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory College St. location

Oct 24, 2019

Willis Pope, III of Columbus, Mississippi April 11, 1946 - October 24, 2019

Willis Pope, III, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle after a two-year battle with cancer. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2 nd Avenue North, has been entrusted with his arrangements. Services will be Sunday, October 27, 2019...

Oct 23, 2019

Gail Pritchard Juanita Gail Pritchard, 57, passed away on Wedensday, October 23, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd Ave. North Location is in charge of arrangements. Gail was born on March 21, 1962  in Maben, MS to Thomas Pritchard and the late Patsy...

Oct 22, 2019

DEAN YOUNG – Edna Dean Logan Young, age 89, of Steens, MS, passed away October 22, 2019, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel College St. location with Allen Jones officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Woodlawn Church of Christ Cemetery of Steens, MS. ...