OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Jean Ann Parra

Jean Ann Parra

Mar 9, 2007

Mrs. Jean Ann Parra, 70 ,of Columbus, MS passed away Friday, March 9, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. Mrs. Jean Ann Parra was born on Saturday, January 9, 1937, to the late Annie Mae (Hodges) Parra andMike Parra She was a Mathematics Professor for Mississippi University for Women and was a member of BroadAcres United...

Maudie Lee Turner

Maudie Lee Turner

Mar 7, 2007

Maudie Lee Turner Age 69 died March 7, 2007 at Winston County Medical Center in Louisville, MS Graveside services will be held at Wofford Cemetery on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 4:00 PM at Wofford Cemetery near Vernon Alabama. Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Mrs. Turner was...

Barbara Jean Scheer

Barbara Jean Scheer

Mar 5, 2007

Barbara Jean Scheer 77, of Caledonia died March 5, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Scheer was born in Downey Calif. and was a member of the Citizens Potawatomi Nation of Shawnee Okla. She retired from Eisenhower Hospital, Rancho Mirage, Calif. She is survived by her loving husband David Scheer of Caledonia: her loving mother Helen Peltier of Coto de...

Thelma Atkins

Thelma Atkins

Mar 4, 2007

Thelma Atkins Thelma Atkins, age 99, passed away on Mar 4, 2007. Thelma was born Sep 8, 1907 and grew up in Choctaw County Mississippi. She was a graduate of Bennet Academy and also attended MSU. She touched many young lives as a teacher in the Choctaw County and Crawford school systems. Thelma was also a part of many college...

Shelton Lee Davis

Shelton Lee Davis

Mar 2, 2007

SHELTON LEE DAVIS Shelton Lee Davis Age 72 died March 2, 2007 at his Residence in Steens, MS Services will be held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Monday, March 5, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Bishop Robert Honsinger Officiating burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday,...

Benjamin Jay Harris

Benjamin Jay Harris

Feb 21, 2007

Mr. Benjamin Jay Harris, 46, of Columbus, Miss., died Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at his residence in Columbus, Miss. Services are Friday February 23, 2007 at 11:00 am at Annunciation Catholic Church with Father Robert Dole officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. Benjamin was born on March 24, 1960 in...

Roger A. Reeves

Roger A. Reeves

Feb 20, 2007

Roger A. Reeves Age 69 died February 20, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Living Faith Tabernacle on Friday, February 23, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Rev. James Gardner and Rev. Terry Chriswell Officiating burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be at Living Faith Tabernacle on Thursday, February...

Dr. Samuel Britton Platt Jr.

Dr. Samuel Britton Platt Jr.

Feb 20, 2007

Dr. Samuel Britton Platt, Jr., 98, went home to be with the Lord on February 19th, 2007 at Trinity Healthcare, Columbus, MS. Services will be held Friday February 23, 2007. A family interment service at Friendship cemetery will precede the 9:30a.m. visitation in the Chapel of First Baptist Church and 11:00 a.m. service Celebrating his life in the Sanctuary of...

Mable Frances Estes

Mable Frances Estes

Feb 18, 2007

MABLE FRANCES ESTES Mable Frances Estes Age 88 died February 18, 2007 at her daughter's Residence in Fultondale, AL Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Bob Myers Officiating burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 from 6:00...

Opal E. Mccharen

Opal E. Mccharen

Feb 18, 2007

Opal E. McCharen Age 87 died February 18, 2007 at her son's Residence in Houston, TX Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Dr. Bobby Douglas Officiating A graveside service will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at Thaxton Cemetery in Thaxton MS. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Richard A. Barnette

Richard A. Barnette

Feb 17, 2007

RICHARD A. NED BARNETTE Richard A. "Ned" Barnette Age 70 died February 17, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ron Thomas Officiating Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko MS. Visitation...

Helen A. Holladay

Helen A. Holladay

Feb 16, 2007

HELEN A. HOLLADAY Helen A. Holladay Age 89 died Friday February 16, 2007 at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Bryant Benton Officiating burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, February 17, 2007...

Larry 05/08/1943 Lollar

Larry 05/08/1943 Lollar

Feb 15, 2007

LARRY LOLLAR Gene Larry "GA Ga" Lollar Age 63 died February 15, 2007 Died at his Residence in Columbus, MS Service will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Shawn Parker Officiating Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, February 16, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mr....

Norma Craig Pope

Norma Craig Pope

Feb 13, 2007

NORMA CRAIG POPE Norma Craig Pope Age 88 died February 13, 2007 at The Arrington in Columbus, MS Services will be held at First Baptist Church on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 3:00 PM with Dr. Shawn Parker Officiating burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery Visitation will be at First Baptist Church on Friday, February 16, 2007 from 1:30 PM...

Lodessie Mae Stratton

Lodessie Mae Stratton

Feb 12, 2007

Mrs. Lodessie Mae Stratton, Age 81, passed away February 12, 2007 at her residence in Columbus, MS. Visitation is at Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Serviceswill be at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Rev. John Gainer officiating. Burial will follow at Christian Chapel Cemetery...

Dr. Charles Edgar "Ed" Morrison

Dr. Charles Edgar "Ed" Morrison

Feb 11, 2007

DR. CHARLES EDGAR ED MORRISON Dr.Charles Edgar Ed Morrison age 59 died Sunday February 11, 2007 at his residence in Columbus. Dr. Morrison was born on September 8, 1947 in Chelsea, MA to Dr. James Urban Morrison, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Galloway. He graduated from R.H. Watkins High School, Millsaps College, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. For twenty-five...

Billy Lee Fortner

Billy Lee Fortner

Feb 9, 2007

Mr. Billy Lee Fortner, 72, passed away February 9, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. Visitation is Sunday February 11, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home. Services are Monday February 12, 2007 at 10:00 am at Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Mr. Fortner...

Norma E. Oswalt

Norma E. Oswalt

Feb 8, 2007

NORMA E. OSWALT Norma Estes Oswalt Age 95 died February 8, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Steve Lammons, Rev. Ralph Windle and Rev. Ron McDougald Officiating burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Visitation...

Vivian Fuqua Peach

Vivian Fuqua Peach

Feb 7, 2007

Mrs. Vivian Beatrice (Rauscher) Fuqua Peach, 88, passed away February 7, 2007 at her residence in Columbus, MS. Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, February 9, 2007 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Bobby Douglas officiating and Bro. Shawn...

Georgie Lou Jeffers

Georgie Lou Jeffers

Feb 5, 2007

GEORGIE LOU JEFFERS Georgie Lou Jeffers Age 97 died February 5, 2007 at Trinity Healthcare Center in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ron McDougald and Rev. Prentss Gordon Officiating burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, February...

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