OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

William Barham

William Barham

Nov 22, 2006

Mr. William Barham, 45, of Demopolis, Ala., died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Mr. Barham was born on January 4, 1961 to the late Willie and the late Etta Walker Barham. in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

J. W. Richardson

J. W. Richardson

Nov 22, 2006

Mr. James Warren Richardson, 88, died Wednesday November 22, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus,MS. Mr. Richardson was born on February 2, 1918 in Winston County, Ms to the late Clifton and Carrie Richardson. He was a member of the 1st Assembly of God Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Lois A. Brown

Lois A. Brown

Nov 20, 2006

LOIS A. BROWN Lois A. Brown Age 92 died November 20, 2006 at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Columbus, MS Services were held at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Grant Mitchell and Dale Reese Officiating burial followed at Egger Cemetery Mrs. Brown was born on October 5, 1914 in Lowndes County...

Grady R. Mordecai Jr.

Grady R. Mordecai Jr.

Nov 15, 2006

GRADY R. MORDECAI JR. Grady Richard Mordecai, Jr. Age 76 died November 15, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangl in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Lamar County Alabama on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Melvin Mordecai and Rev. Jim Mordecai Officiating burial will follow at the church cemetery....

Melvin Lynn Bishop

Melvin Lynn Bishop

Nov 14, 2006

MELVIN LYNN BISHOP Melvin Lynn Bishop Age 45 died November 14, 2006 in Opelika, AL Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Robert Moore Officiating burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, November 17, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM...

Hubert Wayne Cox

Hubert Wayne Cox

Nov 10, 2006

Mr. Hubert Wayne Cox, age 81, of Columbus, Miss., died Friday, November 10, 2006, at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. Arrangements are being handled by Memorial Funeral Home, where the family will received friends from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Sunday, November 12, 2006. Funeral service were at Memorial Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Monday, November 13, 2006 , with...

Elsie "Gwen" Belue

Elsie "Gwen" Belue

Nov 10, 2006

Mrs. Elsie Gwen Belue, age 76, of Columbus, Miss., died Friday, November 10, 2006, at her residence. Arrangements are being handled by Memorial Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, November 12, 2006. The funeral service will be at Memorial Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Monday, November 13, 2006 , with Wes...

Robert Flint

Robert Flint

Nov 9, 2006

Robert Flint was born in 1917 in Charleston, West Virginia, and moved to Arizona with his family in 1919. He graduated Phoenix Union High School, and joined the Army in 1937. In 1947, he met and married First Lieutenant Sibyl Sansing of Caledonia, Mississippi. The couple had three children, two of whom survived to adulthood. Robert retired from the Army...

William L. Carrigan

William L. Carrigan

Nov 9, 2006

Mr. William L. Carrigan, age 73, of Columbus, Miss., died Thursday, November 9, 2006, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Golden Triangle. Arrangements are being handled by Memorial Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, November 13, 2006. The funeral service will be at Memorial Funeral Home at 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 14, 2006...

Mike Killebrew

Mike Killebrew

Oct 30, 2006

MIKE KILLEBREW Joseph Michael Killebrew Age 52 died October 30, 2006 in Columbus. Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Don Harding Officiating burial will follow at Rowan Cemetery Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 1, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mike was...

Golda Davis

Golda Davis

Oct 26, 2006

Golda LaRue Davis Age 90 died October 26, 2006 at The Arrington in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Larry Ferguson Officiating burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM...

Missy Jones

Missy Jones

Oct 26, 2006

Memorial Funeral Home MELISSA E. MISSY JONES Melissa Elizabeth Missy Jones Age 43 died October 26, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangl in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Barry Hathcock Officiating Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, October 28, 2006 from...

Joe Broussard

Joe Broussard

Oct 23, 2006

Joseph Francis Broussard Age 45 died October 23, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS Memorial Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday October 25, 2006 with Rev. Nick Cannady Officiating Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Mr. Broussard was born on...

Ora Mae Ledlow

Ora Mae Ledlow

Oct 21, 2006

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints" Psalms 116:15. Mrs. Ora Mae Ledlow born August 26, 1911 wife of the late Fred Ledlow, went home to be with the Lord October 21, 2006. "To die is gain" Phillipians 1:21 ". To depart and be with Christ is far better" Phillipians 1:23. Mrs Ledlow was...

Juanita Jewell Ayres

Juanita Jewell Ayres

Oct 16, 2006

JUANITA J. AYRES Juanita Jewell Ayres Age 81 died October 16, 2006 at Sansing Country Home in Carrollton Alabama, Services will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, October 20, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Charlie Whitney officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Pinhook Cemetery near Vernon AL Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, October...

Greg Langley

Greg Langley

Oct 15, 2006

Gregory Chris Langley, 48, passed away Sunday October 15, 2006 in Columbus, MS. Mr. Langley was born on July 28, 1958 in Columbus to the late Victor and Doris Barnett Langley Sr. Memorial Services will be Thursday October 19, 2006 at 3:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Langley is survived by his wife Vicky Langley of Bedford, Tx; brothers,...

Eleanor Easley Gentry

Eleanor Easley Gentry

Oct 15, 2006

Eleanor Easley Gentry, 94, passed away October 15, 2006 at hope Mills Retirement Home in Hope Mills North Carolina. Services will be held at Crawford United Methodist Church on Thursday October 19, 2006 at 11:00 am with Dr. Walt Porter officiating. Burial will follow ar Oak Lamb Cemetery in the Crawford Community. Visitation will be at Crawford United Methodist Church...

Dora May Somerville

Dora May Somerville

Oct 13, 2006

Dora May Somerville Age 88 October 13, 2006 Died at Windsor Place Nursing Home in Columbus, MS Services will be held at Franconia Cemetery in Aliceville Alabama on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Thomas Kay Officiating Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, October 14, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Mrs. Somerville...

G. Spencer Barnes M.D.

G. Spencer Barnes M.D.

Oct 11, 2006

Dr. George Spencer Barnes, Sr. Age 88 died October 11, 2006 at his Residence in Columbus. Services will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 3:00 PM with Father James Carlyle officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery Visitation will be at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 15, 2006 from 2:00 PM...

Luther Clearman Taylor

Luther Clearman Taylor

Oct 10, 2006

L.C. (Luther) Taylor, 63, went home to be with the Lord on October 10th. He was the son of Alyne and the late Chuck Taylor of Caledonia, Ms. L.C. was co- owner of Taylor Masonry Construction. He learned his skills from his father, Chuck. L.C. and his late brother, Dennis, worked many years side by side with their father as...