OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Glenn Baldwin

Glenn Baldwin

Mar 29, 2025

George "Glenn" Baldwin age 63 died Saturday March 29, 2025 at his residence in Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. 

Susan James

Susan James

Mar 28, 2025

Susan Power James “There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.” George Sand. After a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer, Susan Power James (71) passed away at home on Friday, March 28, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born on March 25, 1954, in Greenwood, MS, to Walter Van Power, Sr. and Elizabeth...

Dennis Harfst

Dennis Harfst

Mar 18, 2025

Dennis Lee Harfst, age 82, of Columbus, MS, passed away March 18, 2025, at Diversicare of Winfield, AL. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with military honors. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the...

Sadie Faith Gurley

Sadie Faith Gurley

Mar 16, 2025

SADIE GURLEY

Sadie Faith Gurley age 11, died Sunday March 16, 2025 at her residence in Columbus. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Assembly Church 2201 Military Road Columbus, MS 39702.

Timmy Flye

Timmy Flye

Mar 9, 2025

Timothy "Timmy" Wayne Flye, age 60, of Steens, MS, passed away March 9, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. Funeral services will be Friday, March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Ty Danielson officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will immediately...

Dai Waters Wilson

Dai Waters Wilson

Mar 7, 2025

Margaret “Dai” Daisy Vaughan Waters Wilson, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Vaughan Jr., Dai was born on August 25, 1933, in Lowndes County, Mississippi, the second of five children. Growing up in the countryside, she nurtured a deep love of...

Dolis Dean White

Dolis Dean White

Mar 6, 2025

Dolis Dean Collins White, age 89, of Columbus, MS, passed away March 6, 2025, at University of South Alabama Hospital in Mobile, AL. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Living Faith Tabernacle Church with Rev. Anthony Miller officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Living Faith Tabernacle Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM...

Mamie Taylor

Mamie Taylor

Mar 4, 2025

Mamie Carr Taylor, age 94, of Columbus, MS, passed away March 4, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be Friday, March 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery in Aberdeen, MS, with Rev. Dr. Vaughn Stafford officiating and Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory directing.

 Mrs. Taylor was born January 31, 1931, in Columbus, MS, to...

Hazel Ruby Forrester

Hazel Ruby Forrester

Mar 4, 2025

Hazel Ruby Forrester went peacefully to heaven surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Ruby was 88 years old being born on December 29, 1936. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Annunciation Catholic Church with Father Jeffrey Waldrep, celebrant, and Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory directing. Visitation...

Richard A. Frohreich

Richard A. Frohreich

Feb 27, 2025

Richard Arnold Frohreich

 

 Goodland – Richard Arnold “Dick” Frohreich, 96, formerly of Goodland, passed away at his home in Columbus, Mississippi on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 5th at 2:00 PM , with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Forest Cemetery near Ethelsville, Alabama.

Burial will be full honors by the United States Navy.

 Born July...

Marvin James Bensend, III

Marvin James Bensend, III

Feb 26, 2025

Marvin James Bensend, III, 50, of West Point, MS, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in West Point. Marvin was born on January 6, 1975 to Marvin Bensend, Jr. and Terri Fabing Bensend in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

Marvin was predeceased by grandparents, Marvin Bensend, Sr. and Ella Harper Bensend, Leo Fabing and Ferne Dooley, Billy and Merlene Yarbrough and brother,...

Billy Killian

Billy Killian

Feb 19, 2025

BILLY KILLIAN - Billy Lynn Killian, Jr., age 54, of Blytheville, AR, formally of Steens, MS, passed away February 19, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. 

Ronnie Richardson

Ronnie Richardson

Feb 18, 2025

Ronald “Ronnie” Oren Richardson

The greatest healing is going home to be with Jesus, and Oren Ronald Richardson, age 75, a resident of Columbus, MS went home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Ronnie was a native of Columbus, MS. He graduated from SD Lee High School in 1967. He attended MUW and graduated with a business degree.

He...

Jo Ann Nichols

Jo Ann Nichols

Feb 17, 2025

Jo Ann Nichols, 88, peacefully passed away at Crossgates Nursing Home in Brandon, MS. She was born on November 26, 1936, to Oscar and Evelyn Hulett in Christian County, Illinois, and moved to Columbus, MS, with her family in 1955.

Jo Ann is survived by her siblings, Robert Hulett of Vicksburg, MS, and Maxine Roberts of Brandon, MS, along with many...

Florence Nation

Florence Nation

Feb 16, 2025

Florence Adair Nation, age 90, passed away February 16, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Columbus, MS. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating and Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory directing.

 Florence was born January 8, 1935, in Columbus, MS, to the late John Adair and Dezzi Yarbrough...

JoAnn S. Hodges

JoAnn S. Hodges

Feb 15, 2025

JoAnn Sizemore Hodges, age 88, of Columbus, MS passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus, MS. 

Visitation will be Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Woodland Baptist Church in Columbus. Followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating, internment will follow at Vaughn Cemetery in Steens, MS.

JoAnn was born January...

Cathy Coleman

Cathy Coleman

Feb 14, 2025

Catherine (Cathy) Lynn Coleman passed away at her home on Friday, February 14, 2025. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 12:30-2:00 at First Methodist Church in Columbus, MS. A Celebration of Life service, also at First Methodist Church will immediately follow at 2:00pm with the Reverend Dr. Vaughn Stafford officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the...

Joyce Kilmer

Joyce Kilmer

Feb 7, 2025

Miss Virginia Joyce Kilmer, age 93, of Columbus, MS, passed away February 7, 2025, at Garden Hill Assisted Living. Graveside services will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Miss Kilmer was born June 11, 1931, in Artesia, MS, to the late Orvin Clayton and Virginia Locke...

Kimberly Ratcliff

Kimberly Ratcliff

Feb 6, 2025

Kimberly Rene’ Ratcliff, age 63, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, June 23, 1961, to James Ratcliff and the late Joyce Ratcliff.

Kim is survived by her dad, James Ratcliff, and her sister Denise Burk. As well as Brother-in-law, Don Burk, two nephews, Corey Burk (Lindsey Burk), Kyler Burk (Kara Burk), as well...

Bill Laws

Bill Laws

Feb 6, 2025

William Russell “Bill” Laws, Sr.

November 14, 1967 – February 6, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of William Russell “Bill” Laws, Sr., who entered the arms of our Heavenly Father on February 6, 2025, at the age of 57. Though his time on this earth feels far too short, the impact he made on those who knew...

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