OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Pamela Pritchett Pevey

Pamela Pritchett Pevey

Aug 6, 2019

Pamela Joyce Pritchett Pevey, age 56, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, 2 nd Avenue North location. Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM, with a memorial service at 2:00, with Pastor Jimmy Banks officiating, at Memorial Funeral...

Bruce Stone, Jr.

Bruce Stone, Jr.

Aug 6, 2019

Bruce Stone, Jr. of Louisville, Mississippi September 23, 1939 - August 6, 2019

BRUCE STONE, JR.

Bruce Stone Jr. age 79, died Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at his residence in Louisville MS. Graveside services will be held Friday August 9, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Egger Cemetery with Rev. Mel Howton officiating.

Mr....

Jenny Mahoney

Jenny Mahoney

Aug 3, 2019

Martha Virginia “Jenny” Mahoney, age 77, of Columbus, MS, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.  A Mass of Resurrection will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Annunciation Catholic Church with Father Jeffrey Waldrep celebrating the  Mass.  The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. ...

Irma Melton Kizer

Irma Melton Kizer

Aug 2, 2019

Irma Melton Kizer of Columbus, Mississippi March 5, 1940 - August 2, 2019

Mrs. Irma Melton Kizer, 79, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Windsor Place. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral & Crematory, Second Avenue North location, will be in charge of her arrangements.

One of nine children of the late Joe and Lela Gish Melton, Mrs. Kizer...

Joyce Frances Dunser

Joyce Frances Dunser

Jul 31, 2019

Joyce Frances Dunser of Columbus, Mississippi October 8, 1940 - July 31, 2019

Joyce Frances Evans Dunser, age 78, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 31, 2019, at her residence.  A mass of the Resurrection  will be said Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Annunciation Catholic Church with Father Jeffrey Waldrep, celebrant.  The interment will immediately follow...

Anthony Clay Brown

Anthony Clay Brown

Jul 30, 2019

ANTHONY BROWN – Anthony Clay Brown, age 40, of Olive Branch, MS, formerly of Caledonia, MS, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Southaven, MS.  Funeral services will be Friday, August 9, 2019, at 11:00 AM at New Salem Baptist Church with Rev. John Alexander officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Egger Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, August...

Retha Henderson

Retha Henderson

Jul 29, 2019

Retha Henderson of Columbus, Mississippi March 31, 1934 - July 29, 2019

Retha Jane Hand Henderson, 85, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at South Hampton Nursing Facility in Owens Cross Roads, AL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2 nd Avenue North location. Services will be Friday, August 2, 2019 at 11:00...

Janiece Parker Montgomery

Janiece Parker Montgomery

Jul 26, 2019

Janiece Parker Montgomery of Columbus, Mississippi September 25, 1927 - July 26, 2019

JANIECE MONTGOMERY

Janiece Parker Montgomery, age 91 died Friday, July 26, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson MS. Services will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Luke Lawson and Rev. Jearl...

Thelma Koen Bridges

Thelma Koen Bridges

Jul 21, 2019

Thelma Koen Bridges of Caledonia, Mississippi January 25, 1920 - July 21, 2019

Thelma Koen Bridges, age 99, of Caledonia, MS, formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away July 21, 2019, at her residence.  Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN, with Rev. John Latimer officiating.  Visitation will be...

Ray Jr. Barksdale

Ray Jr. Barksdale

Jul 20, 2019

Ray Jr. Barksdale of Columbus, Mississippi January 20, 1945 - July 20, 2019

Ray Jr. Barksdale, 74, of Columbus, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd Avenue North location, is in charge of his arrangements. There will not be any services.

The son of...

Fawdil Abdelkader Djebbar

Fawdil Abdelkader Djebbar

Jul 18, 2019

Fawdil Abdelkader Djebbar of Columbus, Mississippi July 18, 2019

Fawdil Abedkader Djebbar, age 66, of Columbus, MS, died July 18, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory , College Street location.

Robert Hickman, Sr.

Robert Hickman, Sr.

Jul 17, 2019

ROBERT HICKMAN

George Robert Hickman, Sr., age 75 died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at his residence in Steens. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Furnace Hill, Vernon, Alabama with Rev. Grant Mitchell officiating. Memorial Gunter Peel 2 nd Ave N is in charge of arrangements.

Mr....

Tj Menotti

Tj Menotti

Jul 16, 2019

T.J. MENOTTI

Toby Nelson Menotti (TJ) of Starkville, MS beloved son, brother, family member and friend to many passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Those who knew TJ will remember is bright smile and shining blue eyes.  TJ will be missed everyday by his father, Toby, mother, Susan, sister,...

Shirley Anne Wilson

Shirley Anne Wilson

Jul 14, 2019

Shirley Anne Wilson of Caledonia, Mississippi December 24, 1936 - July 14, 2019

Shirley Anne Wilson, 82, of Caledonia MS, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019. She was born in Graysville IN, on December 24, 1936 to Roy and Helen (McKinley) Tague. She was a 1955 graduate of Noblesville High School, in Noblesville IN, a member of the...

Will Ayers

Will Ayers

Jul 12, 2019

William Carlton Ayers wonhis battle with DSRCT, Desmo-plastic Small Round Cell Tumor— a rare type of cancer, on Fri-day, July 12, 2019.

Despite being told at age 13 he had terminal cancer, Will lived! He lived each day to the fullest always excited about his next adventure. Throughout his battle, he did not complain, he did not...

Mac Mccarty

Mac Mccarty

Jul 9, 2019

M. L. “Mac” McCarty

Melton L. McCarty, Sr., age 88, died on July 9, 2019 at his home.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Columbus, MS. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am at the Church. A family burial will be held at...

Mary Joyce Gilbert

Mary Joyce Gilbert

Jul 7, 2019

Mary Joyce Gilbert of Columbus, Mississippi November 3, 1930 - July 7, 2019

Mary Joyce Gilbert, 88, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle. Graveside Services will be Tuesday July 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Memorial...

Benjamin G. Reid

Benjamin G. Reid

Jul 6, 2019

BENJAMIN REID – Benjamin G. Reid, Sr., age 84, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 6, 2019, at Windsor Place.  Funeral services will be Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 2 nd Ave. location with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with military...

Lloyd Criddle

Lloyd Criddle

Jun 28, 2019

LLOYD CRIDDLE – Lloyd Earl Criddle, age 79, of Columbus, MS, passed away June 28, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel College St. location with Kevin Forrester officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Sullivan Cemetery in Monroe County, MS.  Visitation will be from...

Billy D. Rinehart

Billy D. Rinehart

Jun 24, 2019

Billy D. Rinehart of Columbus, Mississippi July 4, 1936 - June 24, 2019

BILLY RINEHART

Billy D. Rinehart age 82, died Monday June 24, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Pell Funeral Home & Crematory 2 nd Ave N.