OBITUARIES

May 6, 2020

DR. CHARLES ATKINS

Dr. Charles Edward Atkins, Jr. passed away on May 6th, 2020, at UAB hospital. Dr. Atkins was born July 9th, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Charles Edward Atkins, Sr. and Louise Smith Atkins. He graduated from Phillips High School in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of...

May 5, 2020

Martha Jane Halbert of Caledonia, Mississippi February 5, 1936 - May 5, 2020

MARTHA HALBERT Martha Jane Halbert, age 84, went to be with her Lord on May 5th, 2020. She was born and raised in Caledonia, MS and passed away at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus. A graduate of Caledonia High School, Martha was a loving wife, mother and...

May 4, 2020

BETTY PHILLIPS

Betty Wilcox Phillips, age 79, of Columbus, MS , passed away May 4, 2020, at The Arrington.  Graveside services will be Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Father Jeffrey Waldrep officiating.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St. location is in charge of arrangements.

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May 4, 2020

Chad Kingsbury of Columbus, Mississippi February 15, 1972 - May 4, 2020

Chad Downing Kingsbury was no ordinary person, so this will be no ordinary obituary. This teddy bear of a man was born Feb.15, 1972 and fulfilled his earthly assignment on May 4, 2020. He died peacefully at his home after a brief hospital stay and a long...

May 2, 2020

Diane Gatewood of Columbus, Mississippi May 2, 2020

Mrs. Diane Ward Gatewood passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at her home in Columbus, Mississippi.  She was born November 14, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Horis A. Ward and Sara Ward.  Diane graduated from Murphy high school and then from Baylor University in 1963 with a degree in...

May 1, 2020

Clara B. Sims of Columbus, Mississippi September 7, 1935 - May 1, 2020

Clara Burnett Sims age 84, died Friday, May 01, 2020 at Windsor Place Nursing & Rehab Center in Columbus. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 04, 2020 at 4:30 PM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Melvin Mordecai officiating, Mrs. Sims was born on...

May 1, 2020

Billy Wayne Perkins of Columbus, Mississippi February 22, 1938 - May 1, 2020

Billy Wayne Perkins age 82, died Friday, May 01, 2020 his residence in Columbus. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 04, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Furnace Hill Cemetery with Paul Barham officiating. A family gathering will take place Monday from noon until service time...

Apr 30, 2020

Joe W. Dollar, Jr. of Columbus, Mississippi June 29, 1951 - April 30, 2020

JOE DOLLAR, JR. Joe William Dollar Jr. age 68, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Graveside services will be held Sunday May 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Cemetery, with Pastor Sam Vaughan officiating. A family visitation will be held...

Apr 30, 2020

Joseph O. King of Caledonia, Mississippi August 25, 1929 - April 30, 2020

Joseph Olan King age 90, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 04, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Ron Thomas and Rev. Don Harding officiating. Memorial Gunter Peel College Street...

Apr 30, 2020

CHARLES YOUNG Charles David Young age 77, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his residence in Columbus. A memorial service will be held Sunday June 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church 7852 Hwy 12 E. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Mr. Young was born on Saturday, October 17, 1942 in...

Apr 26, 2020

DEBORAH WILLIAMS

Deborah Jane Burris Williams, age 75, of Columbus, MS , passed away April 26, 2020, at her residence.  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.

Mrs. Williams was born April 8, 1945, in Valparaiso,...

Apr 23, 2020

LARRY CARNEY

Retired TSGT Larry Thomas “Catfish” Carney, Sr., age 77, of Columbus, MS, passed away April 23, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East of Memphis, TN. A remembrance service for family and friends will be held at a later date.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2 nd Ave. North location is in charge...

Apr 21, 2020

Jim Campbell of Columbus April 23, 1923 - April 21, 2020

James Lee Campbell passed away on April 21, 2020, at Trinity Nursing Home in Columbus, MS. A graveside service for immediate family will be April 23, 2020, at 1:00 at Friendship Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd Avenue North....

Apr 21, 2020

Kenny Sanderock of Columbus, Mississippi February 20, 1959 - April 21, 2020

KENNY SANDEROCK

Kenneth E. “Kenny” Sanderock, age 61, of Columbus, MS, passed away April 21, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St. location is in...

Apr 20, 2020

Faye Mullican of Steens, Mississippi April 20, 2020

FAYE MULLICAN – Faye Smith Prowell Mullican, age 93, of Steens, MS, passed away April 20, 2020, at her residence. A family graveside service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020, at Egger Cemetery of Caledonia, MS. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 716 2nd Ave. North location is...

Apr 19, 2020

Ruth Loftis Pigue' of Columbus, Mississippi March 2, 1923 - April 19, 2020

Ruth Loftis Pigue

Ruth “Wookie” Loftis Pigue, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Windsor Nursing Home in Columbus, MS.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast city of Biloxi was home for Ruth for most of her adult life, and she loved...

Apr 16, 2020

Raymond Lowe of Columbus, Mississippi December 19, 1926 - April 16, 2020

RAYMOND LOWE

Raymond G. Lowe, 93 of Columbus, MS was called home to be with his heavenly Father on April 16, 2020, after a brief illness. Mr. Lowe was born December 19, 1926, to the late Carl and Edna Lowe in Columbia, MS. At the...

Apr 15, 2020

Dr. William “Bill” C. Gates, Jr., born in 1937, passed away on April 15, 2020, after an extended illness. He was able to remain with the comforts of his home for the majority of his illness, but he spent the last month and a half of his life in the good care of Dugan Memorial  Home in West Point,...

Apr 14, 2020

Betty Beatty Courtney, 79, of Austin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in a local hospital.

Betty was born on July 2, 1940 in Columbus, Mississippi to the late William T. and Idell Beatty.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Bobby L. Courtney, and her sister, Billie Beatty...

Apr 13, 2020

Bob C. Clarke of Columbus, Mississippi September 26, 1961 - April 13, 2020

On Monday April 13th, 2020, Robert “Bob” John Clarke passed gently into the arms of the Lord. Bob was born on September 26th, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Northville High School and served as a fireman for the Mundy Township Fire Department for 20...