OBITUARIES

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Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Martha Jo Gregg

Martha Jo Gregg

Jun 10, 2021

Martha J Moore Gregg, 90, of Columbus, MS. passed away at her residence on June 10, 2021 with her loving husband, Gene, by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born October 20, 1930, in Fulton, MS. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the 716 2 ...

John Allen Mitchell

John Allen Mitchell

Jun 8, 2021

JOHN ALLEN MITCHELL John Allen Mitchell age 83 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 08, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Friday, June 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the 716 2 nd Ave N. Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home with Chaplin, Captain Timmie Henson officiating; burial with full U.S. Air Force Honors...

Martha Harper

Martha Harper

Jun 8, 2021

MARTHA HARPER

Martha Kendrick Harper, aged 89, of Columbus, MS and Houston, TX passed away June 8, 2021 at her home in Houston, TX.  Gravesite funeral services will be Friday, June 18 th at Friendship Cemetery at 11:00 am.  Visitation will be Thursday evening at 6:30 – 8:0 0pm at Memorial, Gunter and Peel , 903 College...

Scott Flamand

Scott Flamand

Jun 5, 2021

SCOTT FLAMAND

“UPDATE; DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SERVICE FOR MR. FLAMAND HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY TO OUR 903 COLLEGE STREET CHAPEL; SAME DAY, SAME TIME”

Scott Alan Flamand, age 62, of Caledonia, MS, passed away June 5, 2021, at his residence.  A memorial service will be Friday,...

Carl Anthony Hollenbach

Carl Anthony Hollenbach

Jun 3, 2021

Carl Anthony Hollenbach of Caledonia, Mississippi May 9, 1961 - June 3, 2021 Carl Anthony Hollenbach age 60, died Wednesday June 2, 2021 at his residence in Caledonia. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2nd Ave N.

Judy Johnson

Judy Johnson

Jun 1, 2021

Judy Johnson of Redmond, Washington August 28, 1940 - June 1, 2021

Julia Margarett Hickman Johnson

August 28, 1940 - June 1, 2021

Julia “Judy” Margarett (Hickman) Johnson of Redmond, Washington, widow of James Olen Johnson entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2021 as she was comforted by her daughter Amy Granville.  Holding her...

Sue Mcarthur

Sue Mcarthur

May 31, 2021

SUE MCARTHUR

Sue Sanders McArthur, age 99, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 31, 2021, at Trinity Healthcare.  Funeral services will be Friday, June 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 716 2 nd Ave. North location with Rev. Earl McAnally officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be from...

Steve Wallace

Steve Wallace

May 27, 2021

Steven C. Wallace, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27th, 2021. He was born May 20, 1951. A 1969 graduate of Lee High School, Steve went on to graduate with an electrical engineering degree from Mississippi State University, an accounting degree from the Mississippi University for Women, and finally, a law degree from the University of Mississippi....

Thelma Campbell

Thelma Campbell

May 27, 2021

Thelma Campbell of West Monroe, Louisiana December 5, 1939 - May 27, 2021

Thelma L. Campbell, 81, of Columbus passed away on May 27th after a brief illness.  She was born on December 5th, 1939 in Macon, MS. Thelma is survived by her daughter Constance (Randy) Wade of West Monroe, LA; her granddaughter Valerie (Gabriel) Garcia and great grandson...

Rosemarie Murphy

Rosemarie Murphy

May 26, 2021

Rosemarie Murphy of Columbus, Mississippi February 8, 1925 - May 26, 2021 ROSEMARIE MURPHY Rosemarie “Rosie” Murphy, age 96, died May 26, 2021 at The Windsor Place in Columbus, MS. She was born on February 8, 1925 in Bellevue, PA, the third of five children born to Joseph Michael Lewis and Mary Ruth Loney. Rosie’s mother died when she was...

Kelsey Bigelow

Kelsey Bigelow

May 26, 2021

Kelsey Bigelow of Columbus, Mississippi May 26, 2021 KELSEY BIGELOW Kelsey Bigelow, 50, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her residence in Columbus.  Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, College Street Location.

Doris B Conner

Doris B Conner

May 23, 2021

In Loving Memory

Doris Conner

Doris Burke Conner, 90, passed in peace on May 23, 2021, at Trinity Health Care Center.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 25, from 5-8pm at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory, 716 Second Avenue North location. Services will follow at 11am on Wednesday, May...

Dorothy Lee

Dorothy Lee

May 21, 2021

DOROTHY LEE

Dorothy Jenkins Lee, age 79, of Columbus, MS , passed away May 21, 2021, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Monday, May 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Kolola Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Don Harding officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery of Steens, MS.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM...

Dr. James Hunt

Dr. James Hunt

May 20, 2021

D R. JAMES HUNT

Dr. James William Hunt, age 96, of Columbus, MS, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021, at The Claiborne at Adelaide of Starkville, MS.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 1:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church , 320 0 Bluecutt Rd., Columbus, MS 39705. Memorial Gunter Peel...

Mary “Lib” Tyler

Mary “Lib” Tyler

May 20, 2021

Mary “Lib” Tyler of Columbus, Mississippi March 16, 1917 - May 20, 2021

MARY TYLER

Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Tollison Tyler, age 104, of Columbus, MS, transitioned to heaven on May 20, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior and rejoin her husband, Robert Wayne Tyler who had preceded her.  A family graveside service will be Friday,...

Danny Watson

Danny Watson

May 16, 2021

DANNY WATSON

Thomas Daniel Wats on, 75, of Orange Beach, AL , pass ed away Saturday, May 16 , 2021 in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18 at Gunter Peel Funeral Home 5:00-7:00 p.m. and services will be held May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, both in Columbus.   Rev....

Thomas L. Cash

Thomas L. Cash

May 15, 2021

THOMAS CASH

Tom Cash was kind.  He was a devoted husband, caring father, and considerate friend. He cherished moments with his family, PawPaw hugs, the sunset in Gulf Shores, and quietly serving others. Tom had an ever so subtle sarcastic wit that made you giggle even when you knew you shouldn’t. It was one of his many...

Minnie Josephine Buck

Minnie Josephine Buck

May 9, 2021

Minnie Josephine (Jo) Holloway Lowdermilk Buck

December 4, 1925 – May 9, 2021

Jo Lowdermilk Buck (95) passed gracefully on Mother’s Day at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Foley, Alabama. Jo Buck was an active community resident of Memphis, TN and Olive Branch, MS until 2010 when she joined her children in Gulf Shores, Alabama.....

Sherry Miles Whitehead

Sherry Miles Whitehead

May 5, 2021

SHERRY WHITEHEAD Our beloved Sherry Miles Whitehead passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021, with her niece, Elizabeth Miles Otto, by her side. She was 74. Sherry was born in Jackson, Mississippi but spent much of her remarkable life in Columbus, Mississippi. Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Landrum Miles and Paschal James Miles, as well as...

William G Woods

William G Woods

May 4, 2021

WILLIAM GREGORY WOODS

William G. Woods, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.   A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  The 903 College St. location of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

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