OBITUARIES

Aug 18, 2024

John Anthony Barron

John Anthony Barron passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18th, at his home, with his wife by his side. John was born on June 9th, 1931, to James Nelson Barron and Mary Newton Barron on a farm in Simpson County, Mississippi and moved to Crystal Springs at the age of five. He attended the...

Aug 14, 2024

James Lawrence Moore of Ethelsville, Alabama, age 93, passed away at his home on August 14, 2024. Mr. Moore was born in Ethelsville, Alabama on October 15, 1930 to the late Magnolia Williams Moore and the late John Bestor Moore. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by brothers, John Moore and Bestor Moore and sisters, Agnes Riley, Elizabeth Klein...

Jul 30, 2024

Otis Taylor of Columbus, MS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the age of 90.  He was born in Shuqualak, MS, on October 30, 1933 to Rosalie Johnson Taylor and Olen Baker Taylor. He graduated from Shuqualak High School and joined the United States Air Force where he served in Germany as an instructor in Radio...

Jul 27, 2024

Mary Louise Forrester, age 93, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 27, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.  Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Forrester was born October 20, 1930, in Monroe, LA, to the late John...

Jul 27, 2024

– Mary Louise Lawrence Reed, May 21, 1938 – July 27, 2024

Mary Louise Lawrence Reed departed her earthly home peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Missing her loving presence are her three devoted children: Cynthia Lynn (Cindy) Reed and husband Steve Walls of Nashville, TN; Richard Earl (Ricky, Rick) Reed of Ripley, MS; and Sandra Carolyn...

Jul 24, 2024

Donna Richards Brandon Wade, age 79, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 24, 2024, at Trinity Healthcare.  Graveside services will be Monday, July 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Luke Lawson officiating.  Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Wade was born March 25, 1945, in Columbus, MS, to the late...

Jul 18, 2024

Stephanie Sudduth Welch age 52 passed away Thursday July 18, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. A memorial service will be held Thursday July 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Stephanie was born on May 10, 1972, in...

Jul 18, 2024

William Jeffrey "Bud" Lowe, 72, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away July 18, 2024, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10:30 am at Friendship Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Raigan Miskelly officiating. Visitation with the family will be held at Memorial Funeral Home from 9:00 am -10:00...

Jul 15, 2024

Johnny David Turner, age 49, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Caledonia, MS.

Mr. Turner, born on October 13, 1974, in Blackshear, GA, cherished his family above all else. A dedicated Freemason in Caledonia, MS, David found joy in community service and was known for his kindness and compassion, which touched the hearts and souls...

Jul 9, 2024

Dale Monroe Shepherd, age 64, of Caledonia, MS, passed away July 9, 2024, in Steens, MS.  Funeral services will be Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church.  The interment will immediately follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at Calvary Baptist Church.  Memorial...

Jul 9, 2024

Ruth Gayle Rector, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00 am at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Bro. Ben Yarber and Bro. Danny Avery officiating.  Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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Jul 7, 2024

James Ray Adair, age 84, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 7, 2024, at The Windsor Place.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Gillon officiating and Rev. Sammy Crawford assisting.  The interment will immediately follow at Rowan Cemetery of Caledonia.  Visitation will be from 1:30 PM until...

Jul 6, 2024

Imogene LeNell McCallum Hutchison, 98, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Columbus, Mississippi, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her children: Fountain Mosby Hutchison III of Quincy, Florida and Costa Rica, Kathryn (Kathy) Hutchison Elliot of Scottsdale, AZ, Hugh Edward Hutchison (Sandra Kerstetter Hutchison) of Smyrna, GA, and Elizabeth Anne (Liz) Hutchison of Columbus, MS....

Jul 5, 2024

Carol Logan Wheat was a beloved grandmother, mother and wife during her incredible 83 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, July 5, 2024.

Carol was born on January 15, 1941, to Wheeler and Mary Leigh Logan in Steens, Mississippi. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1958.

In...

Jul 3, 2024

JESSIE MILES

Jessie Leonard Miles age 88 died Wednesday July 3, 2024 at his residence in Columbus. A celebration of life memorial service will be held Sunday July 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Church on The Rock 800 Tuscaloosa Road Columbus, MS 39702, with Rev. Stuart Vail and Rev. Mitchell Rushing officiating. Visitation will be held...

Jul 3, 2024

JEANNIE DIERMANN

Dorothy Jean “Jeannie” Diermann age 93 died Wednesday July 3, 2024 at her residence in Caledonia. Services will be held Saturday July 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Tim Childs officiating, burial will follow at Lone Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday July 5, 2024 from 5 til...

Jul 2, 2024

MARTHA NABORS -

Martha Jo Ward Nabors, age 82, of Starkville, MS, passed away July 2, 2024, at her residence.  A graveside memorial service will be Friday, July 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery of Columbus.  Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Nabors was born October 3, 1941, in Louisville,...

Jun 29, 2024

ROBERT FINCH - Robert Lee Finch, Sr., age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away June 29, 2024, at his residence.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Finch was born January 9, 1933, in Macon, MS, to the late George and Vera...

Jun 27, 2024

Elizabeth Jane Eubanks Ables-Gladu, 80, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her residence in Columbus, MS. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Tabernacle Church in Ethelsville, AL  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

She was born in McCool, MS on...

Jun 15, 2024

DOUG CLARK

Larry Douglas, “Doug” Clark, age 73, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Vineyard Court Nursing Center in Columbus. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Clark was born on November 17, 1950, to the late J.D. and Elizabeth Clark. He was a member of West End Baptist Church in West Point,...