OBITUARIES

William Henry Conner

Jun 8, 2017

William Henry Conner, 72,  passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, June 8, 2017, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Services will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Monday, June 12, 2017. Visitation will be held in the sanctuary from 12:30 – 2:00 P.M. with the memorial service following at...

Hazel Mcilwain

Jun 6, 2017

Hazel Sykes McIlwain, age 92, of Artesia, MS, passed away June 6, 2017, at Trinity Healthcare.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating.  The interment will i mmed iately follow at Artesia Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service.  Gunter &...

Joe Robert Maners

Jun 5, 2017

JOE MANERS, Jr.

Joe Robert Maners Jr. age 77, passed away at Windsor Place Nursing & Rehab in Columbus, MS on June 5, 2017. He was born on September 29, 1940 in Gold Dust, TN to Charline Waters Huston from Pontotoc, MS and Joe Robert...

Joyce Ann Ratcliff

Jun 2, 2017

JOYCE RATCLIFF

Joyce Ann Ratcliff age 76, died Friday, June 02, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Services will be held Monday, June 05, 2017 at 12:00 noon at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Kevin Kay and Jerry Westbrook officiating,   a private family graveside service will follow...

Alice M. Girard

May 31, 2017

ALICE M. GIRARD

Alice M. Girard age 87, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at FL Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach FL. Services will be held Tuesday, June 06, 2017 at   2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating,  burial...

Deborah Jean Godney

May 27, 2017

Deborah Jean Nowland Godney, age 65, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 27, 2017, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Hurt officiating. The interment will immediately fo llow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the...

Elizabeth C. Pitts

May 27, 2017

ELIZABETH C. PITTS

Elizabeth C. Pitts age 74 died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at her residence in Columbus, MS. Services will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 4:30 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Bramlett officiating. Visitation will be held one...

Curtis Carlyle Collums

May 26, 2017

Curtis Carlyle Collums, age 92, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 26, 2017, at Trinity Pers onal Car e.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Breck Ladd officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with military honors.  Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Annelle Haskett

May 26, 2017

Mrs. Annelle Cooper Haskett, age 90, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home. The service will follow at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Memorial Funeral...

Jean Massey

May 25, 2017

Ada Jean McKellar Massey, age 88, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 25, 2017, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Duncan officiating. The interment will immediatel y follow at Mem o rial Gardens of Columbu s. Visitation will be from 12:00 - 2:00 PM...

Robert Stuart "Bob" Gerhart, Jr.

May 24, 2017

Bob’s pilgrimage on earth began on January 27, 1935, the son of the late Bert C. and Hazel M. Gerhart. He took his place in Heaven on May 24, 2017. He is a member of “The Church of Jesus Christ” and faithfully studied the word of God. Bob traveled worldwide as a member of the...

Gary Lee Simmons

May 24, 2017

Gary L. Simmons, age 67, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home in Columbus. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home.

The son of the late Albert Raymond...

Dorice S. "Buddy" Britt

May 24, 2017

Dorice S. “Buddy” Britt, age 76, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gunter & Peel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, May 26, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home.

The son of the late...

Frances Carter

May 21, 2017

FRANCES CARTER

Mildred Frances Crimm Carter “also lovingly known as Aunt Dutchie”, age 95, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Trinity Healthcare Center in Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:30 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Shawn...

Dorothy May Pitts

May 19, 2017

DOROTHY PITTS

Dorothy May Pitts, age 70 died Friday, May 19, 2017 at her residence in Columbus. Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Clark Richardson officiating.

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Dell Edward Thompson

May 18, 2017

DELL THOMPSON

Dell Edward Thompson age 84 died Thursday May 18, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home.

Peggy Jean Storey

May 17, 2017

Peggy Jean Huffman Storey age 82 died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Whitney officiating,  burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral...

Leroy Langford

May 14, 2017

Leroy Langford August 2, 1936 - May 14, 2017

Leroy Langford, age 80, of Columbus, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home. Services will Wednesday, May 16, 2017...

William George Clardy

May 13, 2017

William George Clardy, age 53, of Ellisville, MS, passed away May 13, 2017, at th e Ellisville State Schoo l.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Memorial F uneral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Robert Bryson

May 12, 2017

Robert Bryson August 13, 1925 - May 12, 2017 Robert Bryson, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 12, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be Monday, May 15, 2017 , at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating.  Gunter & Peel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Bryson was...