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James Howard Basson
Dec 29, 2025
JAMES HOWARD BASSON
James Howard Basson passed away at his home in Columbus, MS on December 29, 2025. He was eighty-three years old. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Services will be held Sunday January 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Murrah’s Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. David Coleman officiating; burial will follow in the...
Linda Lowe
Dec 27, 2025
LINDA LOWE - Linda Sue Lowe, age 74, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mary Rainwater
Dec 26, 2025
MARY RAINWATER - Mary Sue Hamm Rainwater, age 95, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 26, 2025, at Generations of Vernon. Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Ben Yarber officiating. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rainwater was born December 4, 1930,...
Clara “Jean” Mordecai
Dec 25, 2025
Clara Jean Moore Mordecai. 91, went into the arms of Jesus on Christmas day at Trinity Health Center. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2pm at Memorial Funeral Home with Reverend Melvin Mordecai, her nephew, officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Methodist Church in Lamar County, AL. Visitation will be held at 12pm until time of...
Dianne Anderson
Dec 24, 2025
DIANNE ANDERSON - Dianne Noland Anderson, age 79, of Hamilton, MS, passed away December 24, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Isaac Carpenter
Dec 23, 2025
ISAAC CARPENTER - Isaac Asher Carpenter, age 27, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 23, 2025. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Hernando Methodist Church, 1890, Mt. Pleasant Rd., Hernando, MS, 38632. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at Hernando Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life will be...
Mylinda Ann Kenney
Dec 23, 2025
Mylinda Ann Kenney, age 61, died peacefully December 23, 2025 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.
Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, December 27, 2025 with Pete Bowen officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 with the funeral at 11:00. Burial will follow at Egger Cemetery.
Mylinda was born on January 10, 1964 in Monroe County...
Faye Carol Thompson
Dec 21, 2025
Faye Carol Thompson, 83, of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.
Born on February 19,1942, Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her devoted husband, Killer Thompson, her beloved daughter, Shelly Harrison, and her cherished grandchildren: Melissa Faye Killingsworth and James Destry Harrison. Faye was also...
Barbara Ann Martin
Dec 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Martin
Barbara Ann Martin passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Starkville, Mississippi, to the late Estel Daniel Coleman and Leola Hemphill Coleman.
Barbara was a retired registered nurse who dedicated her life to caring for others with compassion and grace. Her greatest joy came from her family, especially her grandchildren. She cherished time...
Richard Edward Thomas
Dec 17, 2025
Richard Edward Thomas, Jr., 68, passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2025.
Richard was born on December 16, 1957, and grew up in College Park, Georgia. He later made his home in Columbus, Mississippi, where he built a full and steady life rooted in work, faith, family, and service. Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force,...
Howard Sharp
Dec 15, 2025
HOWARD SHARP - Howard Lafayette Sharp, Jr., 90, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery, with Rev. Glenn Miller officiating and Rev. Dr. Vaughn Stafford assisting. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately afterward at the...
Billy Lawrence
Dec 13, 2025
BILLY LAWRENCE - William Bart "Billy" Lawrence, Sr., age 85, of Caledonia, MS, passed away December 13, 2025, at Windsor Place. A visitation will be Friday, December 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.
Mr. Lawrence was born July 13, 1940, in Columbus, MS, to the late Ozzie James and Mildred Thompson...
Henri Jane Dyson
Dec 13, 2025
HENRI JANE PLYLER DYSON January 20, 1944 -December 13, 2025
Henri Jane Plyler Dyson passed away peacefully at home around 8 in the morning of 12/13/25 after a long illness. Arrangements will be forthcoming. Henri Jane was born in Fayette, Alabama, the only child of Henry David and Lydia Jane Vick Plyler on January 20, 1944. She grew up on the...
Olian Parton
Dec 11, 2025
OLIAN PARTON - Olian H. Parton, age 85, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 11, 2025, at Aurora Health & Rehabilitation Center. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Allen Stephens
Dec 8, 2025
Allen Frankie Stephens, age 67, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 8, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Whitney officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation will be Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 12:30 PM until 2:00...
Beverley Ashley
Dec 8, 2025
BEVERLEY ASHLEY - Beverley Burchett Ashley, age 87, of Columbus, MS, and Franklin, TN, passed away December 8, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ashley was born November 21, 1938, in Russellville, KY, to the...
Dr. Ben Ogletree
Dec 5, 2025
Isaiah 25:1 “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.” On December 5, 2025, Dr. Ben Ogletree, 79, of Columbus, Mississippi was called to his eternal home to be with our Lord and Savior.
Ben was born on December 10, 1945,...
Buford Stoney Sharp, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Buford Stoney Sharp, Sr., 84, of Steens, Mississippi passed away Thursday, December 4th at his home surrounded by his family. Buford was a member of Piney Grove Methodist Church in Steens where he faithfully served over the years as the children’s Sunday School teacher, Trustee, and Treasurer of the Piney Grove Cemetery.
Buford was born April 6, 1941, in Columbus, MS...
Raymond A. Gross
Dec 4, 2025
RAYMOND A. GROSS
Raymond Arthur Gross age 84 died Thursday December 4, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. A memorial service will be held Tuesday December 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Columbus 3000 Bluecutt Road.
Randy Edward Fortenberry
Nov 30, 2025
Randy Edward Fortenberry, 60, of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, from pneumonia, surrounded by those who loved him most. Born August 20, 1965 in Jackson, Mississippi, Randy grew up with an infectious sense of humor and a generous heart that touched everyone he met.
A proud graduate of Forrest Hills High School, Class of 1983,...
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