OBITUARIES

Dewitt Hicks

Aug 10, 2022

Dewitt T. Hicks, Jr. of Columbus, Mississippi was born June 1, 1933 and went to be with the Lord August 10, 2022 after a courageous battle.  Dewitt is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Grayce Harkey Hicks and their three children; son, Dewitt Talmadge Hicks, III of Dallas, Texas, daughter Vicki Hicks Hardy (Kirk) of Columbus and...

John L. Rominger

Aug 4, 2022

JOHN L. ROMINGER

John L. Rominger age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Bethany Hospice House in Auburn, AL. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Community Cemetery in Ethelsville, AL.

John was born on August 24th, 1930 in...

James C. Dison

Aug 3, 2022

BILLY DISON James Curtis “Billy” Dison age 88 died Wednesday August 3, 2022 at Garden Hill Assisted Living in Columbus. A funeral service will be held Friday August 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Luke Lawson officiating; burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, one hour...

Betty Ann Freda

Aug 1, 2022

BETTY ANN FREDA

Betty Ann Freda age 85 died Tuesday, August 02, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Freda was born on Wednesday, December 23, 1936 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Nickolas and Emma Csontos Rozgonyi. She was a member...

Shawn C. Evans

Jul 30, 2022

Shawn Christopher Evans, March 3, 1957-July 30, 2022.

Father, magician, locksmith, author, mushroom hunter, philosopher, dog-lover, prankster and giver are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Shawn Christopher Evans who passed away doing what he loved; walking his dogs, with a friend, on a Saturday morning.

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Carl Powe

Jul 28, 2022

Carl Edward Powe, age 69, of Columbus, MS , passed away July 28, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 2:30 PM at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Chaplain Jonathan Blackburn officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory. Mr....

Betty Gee Mcnees

Jul 28, 2022

Betty Gee McNees, age 92 passed away on July 28 th at Greenbriar at the Altamont in Birmingham, Alabama.

Mrs. McNees was born on May 13, 1930, in Pickens County, Al to John W. Gee, Sr. and Rossie Wilcox Gee. She lived most of her life in Pickens County, AL and Columbus, MS.

John Franklin Dodson

Jul 24, 2022

JOHN DODSON

John Franklin Dodson, 79, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his residence in Caledonia.

Funeral services will be held at Border Springs Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 11:00 AM , with Rev. P.J. Mortenson and Rev. David Westmoreland officiating....

Melissa Upton

Jul 23, 2022

MELISSA UPTON

Melissa Ruby Upton, age 65, of Columbus, Ms, passed away July 23, at her residence. Graveside services will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Sammy Crawford officiating. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory are in charge of arrangements. Miss Upton was born...

Ruby Mae Bell

Jul 20, 2022

RUBY BELL

Ruby Mae Bell age 90 died Wednesday July 20, 2022 at her home. A funeral service will be held Saturday July 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Border Springs Baptist Church with Rev. David Westmoreland and Rev. P.J. Mortenson officiating; burial will follow at Rowan Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service...

Michele Boyette Kroll

Jul 18, 2022

MICHELE KROLL - Michele Boyette Kroll, age 57, of Caledonia, MS, passed away July 18, 2022, at her residence.  Memorial services will be Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Caledonia Church on Main with Rev. Lonnie Cook officiating.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory is...

Ann Golson

Jul 15, 2022

ANN GOLSON

Ann Golson age 78 died Friday July 15, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Tuesday July 19 ,2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Luke Lawson officiating; burial will follow at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Maben. Visitation will be held Tuesday one hour...

Morris Boone

Jul 14, 2022

MORRIS BOONE MORRIS BOONE - Morris Max Boone, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 14, 2022, at his residence. Funeral services will be Monday, July 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel with Pastor Andy Setiawan officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Cooper Cemetery near Detroit, AL. Visitation will be Sunday, July 17, 2022,...

Edna Mae Mccoy

Jul 13, 2022

Edna Mae McCoy,age 83, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Main Street Presbyterian Church with Dr. James Shull officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Mrs. McCoy was born on Tuesday, November 15,...

Chellye Hoover Frazier

Jul 12, 2022

Chellye Hoover Frazier, age 95, passed away at her home in Columbus Ms. on July 12, 2022. Visitation will be at 2:00 Sunday, July 17, 222 prior to the service in the Carolyn Room at First United Methodist Church, Columbus, Ms. Services will be at 3:00 in the sanctuary, Sunday July 17, 2022, officiated by Reverend Anne Russell Bradley. ...

Leroy Funderburk

Jul 12, 2022

Leroy Funderburk, age 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 12, 2022, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS.  Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel with Rev. Danny Avery officiating.  The interment will follow at 12:30 PM at Union Grove Church of God Cemetery in Mooreville, MS, with...

Hudson Edgar Adams

Jul 7, 2022

Hudson Edgar Adams, age 78, passed away July 7, 2022 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Visitation will be held at Memorial, Gunter, and Peel in Columbus, MS on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10 AM with funeral services to follow at 11 AM. Dr. Tim Williams will officiate and Charlie Martin will provide music. A burial service will follow the...

Roger Hiett

Jul 5, 2022

ROGER HIETT

Roger Dean Hiett age 69 died Tuesday, July 05, 2022 at his sister’s residence in Steens. Services will be held Monday, July 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel with Pastor Jack Taylor    officiating, burial will follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation will be held Monday one hour prior to service...

Rachel Mcgee

Jul 4, 2022

RACHEL McGEE

Rachel Goodman McGee, age 88, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 4, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. McGee was born October 8, 1933, in Columbus, MS,...

Karen Avery

Jul 3, 2022

Karen Shields Avery

Karen Shields Avery, age 72, of Lakeland, FL, passed away surrounded by her family on July 3,2022. During her brief battle with cancer, she was comforted by the love of her family and her faith in God and often asked to hear the song, “I Need Thee Every Hour.” A graveside service will be...