OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Herbert Junkin

Herbert Junkin

Jan 26, 2018

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Friday January 26th, 2018, Herbert Gene Junkin, age 84, passed away at the home which he built and raised his family.  Mr. Junkin was a faithful servant to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 at...

Sydney Thweatt, Jr.

Sydney Thweatt, Jr.

Jan 24, 2018

SYDNEY LEECH THWEATT, JR. OBITUARY

Sydney L. Thweatt, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Syd L. Thweatt, Sr. and Mary Sue Goolsby Thweatt. He is survived by his brother, Doug Thweatt of Sarasota, FL, and his son, Sydney L. Thweatt III...

Charlie Carroll Medley

Charlie Carroll Medley

Jan 24, 2018

CHARLES MEDLEY Charlie Carroll "Charles" Medley, age 78, of Columbus, MS, passed away January 24, 2018, at his residence.  A memorial service will be Sunday , January 28, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 2nd Ave. location with Rev. Anne Russell Bradley officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Medley...

S.D. "Buddy" Hays

S.D. "Buddy" Hays

Jan 22, 2018

S.D.”BUDDY” HAYS

(Steens, MS) Spartan Davis "Buddy" Hays age 84 died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen. Services will be held Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Piney Grove United Methodist with Bro. Andy Tentoni and Bro. James Black ...

Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Jan 22, 2018

BILL SMITH

William Leon Smith "Bill" of Glen St Mary, Fl. went home to be with the Lord on 1/22/18. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. January 27, 2018 at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N Chapel with Rev. Granville Wiggins officiating; burial...

Betty Jeane Dowdle

Betty Jeane Dowdle

Jan 21, 2018

BETTY JEANE DOWDLE

Betty Jeane Dowdle, age 88 died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Trinity Healthcare Center in Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N. Chapel with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating, burial will...

Linda Faye Lollar

Linda Faye Lollar

Jan 17, 2018

Linda Faye Lollar March 29, 1952 - January 17, 2018

Linda Faye Bowen Lollar, age 65, of Columbus, MS, passed away January 17, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be Sunday, January 21, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Pastor Ron Delgado officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, January 21, 2018 , from noon until 1:45...

Sally M. Puckett

Sally M. Puckett

Jan 17, 2018

Mrs. Sally M. Puckett, age 93, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd Avenue North. Visitation will be Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Memorial Gunter Peel, 2nd Avenue North, at 1:00 PM. The service will follow...

Jean B. Godfrey

Jean B. Godfrey

Jan 14, 2018

Jean B. Godfrey age, 90, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Trinity Personal Care in Columbus MS. Services will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N. Chapel with Rev. Michael Shelton officiating .Burial will follow at Meadow Branch Cemetery in Kennedy, AL. Visitation will be held...

Ernest Lee Murphy

Ernest Lee Murphy

Jan 14, 2018

Ernest Lee Murphy, Sr. age 69 died Sunday January 14, 2018 at his residence in Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 2nd Avenue North.

Nancy Parra

Nancy Parra

Jan 12, 2018

NANCY J. PARRA

Nancy Jaynes Parra age 65, died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM  at Woodland Baptist Church 3033 Ridge Road Columbus, with Rev. Shelby Hazard officiating,  burial will follow...

Peggy R. Brownlee

Peggy R. Brownlee

Jan 12, 2018

PEGGY R. BROWNLEE

Peggy R. Brownlee age 82 died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus MS. A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Thursday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m.   at Annunciation Catholic Church...

Karen Taylor Maxey

Karen Taylor Maxey

Jan 12, 2018

Karen Elizabeth Taylor Maxey, age 40, of Crawford, MS, passed away January 12, 2018, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Friday, January 19, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel College St. location with Rev. David Honeycutt officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 18, 2018 , from...

Mary Virginia Tate

Mary Virginia Tate

Jan 11, 2018

MARY VIRGINIA TATE

Mary Virginia Tate age 77 died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her residence in Columbus. Services will be held Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N. Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Ray officiating, burial will follow...

Marlys Ethel Hatton

Marlys Ethel Hatton

Jan 9, 2018

MARLYS ETHEL HATTON

Marlys E. Hatton age 83 died Tuesday, January 09, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2 nd Ave. North Chapel with Dr. Shawn Parker and...

Bill Horton

Bill Horton

Jan 7, 2018

William Robert "Bill" Horton, Jr., age 77, of Columbus, MS , formerly of Prattville, AL, passed away January 7, 2018, at Windsor Place . Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Criddle officiating. Vistation will be from 10:00 - 10:45 AM at Memorial...

Gladys Louise House

Gladys Louise House

Jan 4, 2018

Gladys Louise House, age 80, died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Generations of Vernon, Vernon, AL. Arrangements have been entrusted to  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd Avenue North location. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Beersheba Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Jack Taylor officiating.

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Mike Wood

Mike Wood

Jan 3, 2018

Benny Michael "Mike" Wood, age 68, of Gulf Shores, AL , formerly of Columbus, MS , passed away January 3, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 2nd Ave. location with Rev. Durwood Stanton officiating. The interment will follow at...

Linda Rickard

Linda Rickard

Dec 31, 2017

LINDA RICKARD

Linda Diane Rickard age 64 died Sunday December 31, 2017 at her residence in Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home College St.

Danny Foxworthy

Danny Foxworthy

Dec 27, 2017

Danny Leroy Foxworthy, age 61, died Wednesday, December 27, at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo. Memorial services will be held Monday, January 01, 2018, 1:00 PM, at Gunter and Peel Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Jack Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 12:00 until the service time at the funeral home.

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