OBITUARIES

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...

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.....

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...

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.

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

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 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 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...