OBITUARIES

Sep 25, 2021

WILLIS GRANT Willis Jackson Grant, Jr., age 76, of Columbus, MS , passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Private family graveside services will be Monday, September 27, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Luke Lawson officiating.  Visitation will be Monday, September 27, 2021, from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM at Memorial...

Sep 25, 2021

Jerry Franks of Columbus, Mississippi October 3, 1949 - September 25, 2021

JERRY FRANKS

Sep 22, 2021

Catherine Reeves of Columbus, Mississippi December 5, 1933 - September 22, 2021

Catherine “Kitty” Reeves

Mary Catherine “Kitty” Reeves, age 87, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at her residence in Columbus. No services are planned at this time. Mrs. Reeves was born on Tuesday, December 05, 1933, in Hamilton, MS, to the late Frank and Catherine Barnes...

Sep 21, 2021

JOBY COGGIN

With her loving family by her side, Joby Jones Coggin gained her heavenly wings at her home in Columbus, Mississippi, on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Joby was born in Amory, MS, on August 20, 1947, to Frank and Bettye Jones.  She spent her formative years in Amory, graduating from Amory High School in...

Sep 20, 2021

Jimmy Berry of Columbus, Mississippi February 18, 1937 - September 20, 2021 Jimmy Berry, Jr., age 84, of Columbus, MS, passed away September 20, 2021, at his residence.  Graveside services will be Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus.  Visitation will be Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 1:00 PM until 1:30 PM at Memorial Gunter...

Sep 16, 2021

RAYMOND HYLAN SILAS

Raymond Hylan Silas, 51, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS.  A private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Silas residence in Steens, MS. Arrangments are being handled by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory,...

Sep 16, 2021

Annie Faye Hannah Wright September 22, 1935- September 16, 2021 Faye passed away at Mercy Care Center Swansea, Illinois, September 16, 2021. She was born to Morgan Hobson Hannah and Mamie Mason Hannah on September 22, 1935, in Lowndes County, Mississippi. She is survived by one daughter, Camilla Faye Wright of Crystal Springs, Mississippi; three stepdaughters, Peggy...

Sep 15, 2021

Melodie Wells, 56, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her residence in Hamilton, MS.

Melodie lived most of her life in Columbus, but had a second home in Clover, SC.  She made friends no matter where she went.  Affectionately known as "Mel" to her friends and family, to her mother, she was "Thomas".  Melodie was...

Sep 15, 2021

MAYE ROGERS

Maye  R. Rogers, age  99, of Columbus, MS , passed away September 15, 2021, at Windsor Place.  The family will hold a private family graveside. Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, College St. Location.

Sep 13, 2021

William Trent Oliver, age 63, of Columbus, MS, passed away September 13, 2021, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2nd Ave. North location is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Oliver was born June 9, 1958, in Camden, AL, to the...

Sep 9, 2021

Roderick Boardman “Rick” Adams, Jr. passed away Thursday, September 9 th , 2021, at his home in Columbus, MS, at the age of 64. Mr. Adams was a long-time and prominent member of Columbus’ business community, a loving husband, father and grandfather, proprietor of Adams’ Appraisal, and a frequent and welcome presence on local golf courses.

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Sep 8, 2021

Jerry Younger of Memphis, Tennessee October 15, 1946 - September 8, 2021

JERRY YOUNGER

Jerry Younger, age 74, passed away on September 8, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.  Visitation will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM, followed by a memorial service 11:00 AM at the Younger family square located at the front of...