OBITUARIES

May 1, 2021

HOWARD EUGENE FISACKERLY, Sr. A celebration of the life of Howard Eugene Fisackerly, Sr., 85, of Columbus, Mississippi will be Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church, Columbus, Mississippi; burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 9:30 until service time at the church.

He passed away May...

Apr 27, 2021

DORIS BEATTY EAVES

Doris Beatty Eaves of Columbus, MS left her earthly home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27 th after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Beatty and Leona Beatty, and her husband, Phillip Ray Eaves. She is survived by her son Philip Scott...

Apr 27, 2021

FREDA THOMAS

Freda Fulgham Thomas, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away April 27, 2021, at Trinity Personal Care.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Greenwood Cemetery in West Point, MS.  Visitation will be Friday,...

Apr 26, 2021

John Walker Proffitt of Columbus, Mississippi August 13, 1936 - April 26, 2021

John Walker Proffitt

John Walker Proffitt, 84, of Columbus, MS, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, at Tranquil United Methodist Cemetery...

Apr 25, 2021

COLSON PEEKS

Colson Lawrence Peeks, age 6, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Lamar County, AL. Services will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the 716 2 nd Ave North Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory with Bro. George Shaw    officiating, burial will follow at Ethelsville Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation...

Apr 25, 2021

Danny Joe Peeks of Columbus, Mississippi September 2, 1957 - April 25, 2021

DANNY PEEKS

Danny Joe Peeks age 63, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Lamar County, AL. Services will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel 716 2nd Ave N. Chapel with Bro. George Shaw officiating, burial will follow...

Apr 24, 2021

SYLVIA HEMPHILL

Sylvia Lavon Webb Hemphill, age 84, of Columbus, MS , passed away April 24, 2021, at Dugan Memorial Home of West Point, MS.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2 nd Ave. North location is in charge of arrangements.

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Apr 23, 2021

Michael Kacho of Columbus, Mississippi April 23, 2021

MICHAEL KACHO

Michael Scott Kacho, age 73, of Columbus, MS , passed away April 23, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St. location is in charge of arrangements.

Apr 22, 2021

BUTCH DOLLAR

Ralph Dwain “Butch” Dollar, age 74, of Columbus, MS, passed away April 22, 2021, at his residence.  Memorial services will be Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location with Reverend B. J. Chain officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery. ...

Apr 22, 2021

On Thursday evening , April 22 nd , this world lost a lion.

In the presence of those who loved him most, John Prentice Carson was delivered into the hands of God and will rest for eternity in His loving arms.  He was patriot; a man who loved his country, his family and friends, anything and everything...

Apr 21, 2021

DeAnna Stricklin of Columbus, Mississippi October 12, 1989 - April 21, 2021

DEANNA STRICKLIN

DeAnna Nicole Partridge Stricklin, age 31, of Columbus, MS , passed away April 21, 2021, at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.  A graveside memorial service will be Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery in Pickens...

Apr 20, 2021

SARAH McALEXANDER

Sarah Ann McCormick McAlexander, age 89, of Columbus, MS, passed away April 20, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Sammy Crawford and Rev. Tommy Gillon officiating.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St....

Apr 17, 2021

Eleanor Sue (MamaSue) Dyer Wood

Sue Wood, age 86, of Panama City Beach, Florida, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Sue was born on June 25, 1934 in Hatley, MS to the late Eston Sullivan and Mildred Dyer.  She married...

Apr 16, 2021

RALPH DUSTIN DOLLAR

Dustin Dollar, age 43, left this earth to be with his Jesus on April 16, 2021.  Services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory, 903 College Street Chapel.  Visitation will be held Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the...

Apr 16, 2021

Janice Hollis Whitaker, 77, departed this life for her Heavenly home on April 16, 2021.  Services will be held on Thursday April 22, 2021, at 2:00 pm at the 903 College Street Chapel of Memo rial Gunter and Peel Funeral Home and Crematory in Columbus, MS.  Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery . Visitation will be held...

Apr 14, 2021

Gerald W. Gentry of Artesia, Mississippi December 8, 1926 - April 14, 2021

Gerald Wayne Gentry, Sr. of Artesia, Mississippi, passed peacefully in his home April 14, 2021. He lived most of his 94 years in Artesia with his wife, Jewell Walker Gentry, who left this world, August 6, 2019. Gerald leaves behind three children, seven grandchildren, and 9...

Apr 11, 2021

Barbara June Beatty

Barbara June Duncan Beatty, 78, of Columbus, MS passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held Friday April 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the 716 2 nd Ave N Chapel of Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home with...

Apr 10, 2021

MILTON THOMAS

MILTON THOMAS – Hubert Milton Thomas, age 76, of Columbus, MS , passed away April 10, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at First...

Apr 7, 2021

Sandra Charlotte Boone of Columbus, Mississippi September 9, 1947 - April 7, 2021

SANDRA BOONE

Sandra Charlotte Boone age 73 died April 7, 2021 at Diverse Nursing Home in Amory. A memorial service will be held Sunday April 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben Yarber officiating.

Sandra...

Apr 4, 2021

Mike Ellis of Columbus, Mississippi April 4, 2021

MIKE ELLIS

Michael Wayne “Mike” Ellis age 67 died Sunday April 4, 2021 at his residence in Columbus. A graveside service will be held Tuesday April 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery with Minister Tim Gentle officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. until service...