OBITUARIES

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Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Carl Brantley Griffin

Carl Brantley Griffin

Aug 16, 2013

Carl Brantley Griffin, a much loved daddy, Pops, son, and brother left us for his heavenly home on August 16, 2013 at the age of 53. Visitation was Sunday, August 18, 2013 with services held Monday, August 19 at Memorial Funeral Home chapel at 2pm with Reverend Don Harding officiating. Burial followed at Egger Cemetery. Carl was born in Columbus,...

Edna Earl Loftis

Edna Earl Loftis

Aug 15, 2013

Edna Erle Bush Loftis Obituary Edna Erle Bush Loftis, age 87, passed away with loving family by her side on August 15, 2013, at Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL. Edna was born October 31, 1925, in Columbus, MS, to the late Edgar Jackson Bush and Ellen Juanita Bush. In 1943, Bush graduated from French Camp Academy, a boarding school at...

Jim Crain

Jim Crain

Aug 14, 2013

JIM CRAIN James Edward Jim Crain age 84 departed this life August 14, 2013 at The Windsor Place Nursing & Rehab Center. Jim was born on November 14, 1928 in Myrtle, MS to the late Cecil and Annie Scott Crain. The family moved to Memphis, TN when he was a young child. He was a member of First Baptist Church,...

Maxine Elaine Floyd

Maxine Elaine Floyd

Aug 10, 2013

Maxine Elaine Floyd, age 94, of Columbus, MS, passed away August 10, 2013 at Clay County Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at 1:30 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church. Mrs. Floyd was born October 19, 1918, in Galva, TX to the late Bert and Lavina Lind. In addition to her parents, she...

Barry Alexander Weston

Barry Alexander Weston

Aug 7, 2013

Barry Alexander Weston, age 81, of Mantee, MS died August 7, 2013 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. A private, family memorial service will be held at a later time in Mantee. The son of the late George and Dorothy Alison Weston, Mr. Weston was born November 19, 1931 in Montreal,...

Barry Alexander Weston

Barry Alexander Weston

Aug 7, 2013

Barry Alexander Weston, age 81, of Mantee, MS died August 7, 2013 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. A private, family memorial service will be held at a later time in Mantee. The son of the late George and Dorothy Alison Weston, Mr. Weston was born November 19, 1931 in Montreal,...

Ned Hardin

Ned Hardin

Aug 7, 2013

NED HARDIN Surrounded by his family and friends, Ned Hardin went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 7, 2013. He would have celebrated his 88th birthday on August 11. Ned was beloved for his serene nature and his unwavering faith. The youngest of four children born to Henry Grady Hardin and Maude Elizabeth Vance Hardin in Slate Springs,...

Bettye Sue Wingate

Bettye Sue Wingate

Aug 4, 2013

BETTYE SUE WINGATE Bettye Sue Fulton Wingate, age 94, of Crystal Springs, MS, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Pine Crest Guest Home in Hazelhurst, MS. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at 1:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Dr. James Shull officiating and Memorial Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Wingate was born October...

Jimmie D. "Tuffy" Bourland

Jimmie D. "Tuffy" Bourland

Aug 2, 2013

J.D. TUFFY BOURLAND Jimmie Dill "Tuffy" Bourland age 81 died Friday, August 02, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church 2698 Ridge Road Columbus, MS at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 6, 2012 with Rev. Don Both and Rev. Charlie Whitney officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Columbus MS. Visitation will be...

Gerald Cecil Duckworth

Gerald Cecil Duckworth

Jul 30, 2013

GERALD DUCKWORTH Gerald Cecil Duckworth age 84 died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Trinity Independent Living in Columbus. Services will be held Friday, August 02, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Earl McAnnly officiating, burial will follow at Christian Chapel Cemetery, Lamar County, AL. Visitation will be held Thursday August 1, 2013 from 6 until...

Keith Kendrick

Keith Kendrick

Jul 30, 2013

Keith Kendrick Larry Keith Kendrick age 44 died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his residence in Columbia, SC. Services will be held Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with U.S. Air Force Honors will follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, Tuesday, August 06, 2013 from...

Houston Thomas Montgomery

Houston Thomas Montgomery

Jul 29, 2013

HOUSTON T. MONTGOMERY Houston Thomas Montgomery age 87 died Monday, July 29, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Thursday, August 01, 2013 at 2:00 PM at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jearl Hunley officiating, burial with Military Honors will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until service time...

Marietta Ward Mccarter

Marietta Ward Mccarter

Jul 29, 2013

Marietta Ward McCarter, widow of Robert Bruce Bill McCarter, departed this life on July 29, 2013. Visitation will be held July 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Roberts, III, at 525 First Street South. A graveside service will be held July 31 at 9:30 a.m. in Friendship...

Lawrence B. Martin

Lawrence B. Martin

Jul 29, 2013

Lawrence Byron Martin, age 85, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home in Columbus. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gunter & Peel Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Gunter & Peel Funeral Home Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Services will be Friday, August 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the...

John David Jones

John David Jones

Jul 26, 2013

John David Jones, age 87, of Sebring, FL, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away July 26, 2013, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL. Graveside services will be Thursday, August 1, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery in Fernbank, AL, with military honors and Rev. Kenneth Smith officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, August 1, 2013, from 12:00 PM until...

Leila Marie Mcdaniel

Leila Marie Mcdaniel

Jul 25, 2013

Mrs. Leila Marie McDaniel, age 73, of Helena, AL, formerly of Columbus, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Shelby Baptist Hospital in Alabaster, AL. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, July 29, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home. Her service will be Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 12:00...

Ella P. Morrison

Ella P. Morrison

Jul 20, 2013

Ella Morrison Ella Ree Philen Morrison, age 93, died July 20, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Morrison was born May 7, 1920 in Chilton, AL to the late Donton and Mattie Harrison Philen. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and was a devout Christian and faithful follower of Billy Graham. She worked for American Bosch for 20+ years....

Virenia Ann Coleman

Virenia Ann Coleman

Jul 20, 2013

ANN COLEMAN Virenia Ann Coleman, age 72 died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at her residence in Columbus. Services will be held Friday, July 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Ray officiating, burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to service. Mrs. Coleman...

Rev. Inge Halbert

Rev. Inge Halbert

Jul 20, 2013

REV. INGE MOBLEY HALBERT The Rev. Inge Mobley Halbert age 77 went to be with his Lord on July 20th, 2013 ending a ministry of over 50 years. He served United Methodist Churches throughout the state of Mississippi. Included in his pastoral ministry was a talent for singing and playing the piano. He was born and raised in Caledonia, MS,...

Elvis Ernestine Faulkner

Elvis Ernestine Faulkner

Jul 20, 2013

ELVIS FAULKNER Elvis Ernestine Faulkner age 88 died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at her residence in Columbus. Services will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 at 12:00 noon at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Thomas officiating, burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. Monday at Wesley Chapel Cemetery near Detroit, AL. Visitation will held one hour prior to service...

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