OBITUARIES

Dec 6, 2019

James Robert “Bob” Gray, age 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 6, 2019, at his daughter’s residence.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location with Rev. Charlie Whitney officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until the...

Dec 6, 2019

On Friday, December 6, 2019, M.D. (Bud) Morgan of Columbus, MS, loving husband and father of five children, passed away at age 79. Bud was known for his love for his family, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Bud was born on June 8, 1940 in Lincolnton, NC to Dillard and Edna (Ledford) Morgan...

Nov 26, 2019

Ronald Martin Bailey of Caledonia, Mississippi January 7, 1964 - November 26, 2019

MARTY BAILEY

Ronald Martin “Marty” Bailey age 55, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Tuscaloosa Alabama. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Marty was born on Tuesday, January 07, 1964 in Montgomery, AL to Ronald Marion...

Nov 25, 2019

JODI NAPIER

Jodi Jones Napier, age 82, of Columbus, MS, passed away November 25, 2019, at Aurora Health & Rehab.  Funeral services will be Friday, November 29, 2019, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 903 College St. location with Rev. Sammy Crawford officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery. ...

Nov 25, 2019

Mrs. Ann Charlotte Irby Palmer, 101, died at home November 25, 2019. She was born in Lucy, Tennessee, at the family home, on November 12, 1918. After beginning her college years at what is now the University of Memphis, she married and later moved with her family to Columbus, where her husband began his lengthy career with American Bosch...

Nov 24, 2019

Alice Faye Hemby of West Point, Mississippi March 2, 1947 - November 24, 2019

Alice Faye Perkins Hemby, 72, of Columbus, MS, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Dugan Memorial Home in West Point, MS. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The daughter of Dean Warren Perkins and the late William Brandon Perkins,...

Nov 24, 2019

Derryl Lynn Porter, Sr. of Fayette, Alabama November 24, 2019

DERRYL L. PORTER, SR.

Derryl Lynn Porter, Sr., age 65 died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his residence in Fayette AL. Graveside services will be held Wednesday November 27, 2019 AT 2:00 P.M. at Egger Cemetery in Caledonia with Bro. Derek Porter officiating.

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Nov 21, 2019

Janette “Jan” Strickland Foster, age 82, of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away November 21, 2019, at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Alexandria, VA.  Funeral services will be Monday, November 25, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel, 903 College St. location with Rev. Glen Miller officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation...

Nov 20, 2019

Talmadge Cox Shelton, age 94, died Wednesday November 20, 2019 at UNC-Rex Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. Services will be held Tuesday November 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM  at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Pickens County, AL with Bro. Kenneth Smith officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday one hour prior...

Nov 16, 2019

Annelle Gunter Hochhauser of Knoxville, Tennessee January 19, 1952 - November 16, 2019

Annelle Gunter Hochhauser, 67, Knoxville, TN passed away November 16, 2019 surrounded by her children. She was born to parents Jack Gunter and Virginia Williams Gunter on January 19, 1952 in Columbus, MS.

She treasured time spent with family, and her grandchildren were the...

Nov 14, 2019

Cathy Higdon of Columbus, Mississippi June 17, 1961 - November 14, 2019

CATHY HIGDON

Willie Catherine “Cathy” Higdon age 58, died Thursday November 14, 2019 at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. Cathy was born on June 17, 1961 in Brazil, Mississippi to the...

Nov 13, 2019

TERESA FLORES

Teresa Lynn Rector Flores, age 63, of Pearl, MS, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away November 13, 2019, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Sunday, November 17, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home Chapel College St. location with Rev. Steve Lammons officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery. ...

Nov 12, 2019

Mary Ann Jones, 79, passed away November 12 th , 2019 at Monroe Regional Hospital, in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Services will be held on Saturday, November 16 th at Gunter and Peel Funeral home. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Don Both and Mel Howton officiating. Burial will follow...

Nov 7, 2019

Betsy Butchee Hardy

Gertrude Elizabeth (Betsy) Butchee Hardy, age 85, passed away on November 7, 2019, at her home on Breezy Valley Plantation in Columbus, Mississippi.   No visitation prior to the service will be held.  The funeral service will be held at Columbus First United Methodist Church, 602 Main Street on Saturday, November 9, 2019...

Nov 6, 2019

James Stanley Montgomery of Columbus, Mississippi October 5, 1959 - November 6, 2019

JAMES MONTGOMERY – James Stanley Montgomery, age 60, of Columbus, MS , passed away November 6, 2019, at his residence.  A visitation will be Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 2 nd Ave. North location. ...

Nov 5, 2019

BETTY MURPHY

Betty Jane Finkley Murphy, age 82 died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 05, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus, MS. Private graveside services will be held November 8, 2019 at Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Murphy was born on Thursday, September 23, 1937 in Ellison Ridge Winston County, MS...

Nov 3, 2019

FRANKIE TRAYWICK

Frankie Gene Traywick, age 69 died Sunday, November 03, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, November 06, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 903 College Street Chapel with Rev Don Harding and Chris Harding officiating, burial will follow at Egger Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday...

Nov 3, 2019

CHRIS OSWALT

Chris Ervin Oswalt “Mountain Man” age 62, Sunday November 3, 2019 in New Mexico. Memorial services will be held Sunday November 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Lammons officiating. The Oswalt family will receive guest immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.

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Nov 3, 2019

ED FURNARI

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Edward (Big Ed) Arthur Furnari, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2019, at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo.

Ed was born February 10, 1938, in Lawrence, MA. As a child and teenager, he was known throughout New England as a singing...

Nov 3, 2019

Mary Patricia Burg Curtis journeyed home to our Lord on November 3, 2019. She had been a resident of Columbus and a communicant of Annunciation Catholic Church since 1977. Friends may visit her family on Wednesday November 6, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Annunciation Catholic Church Atrium. A second visitation will be held Thursday morning from 10:00-11:00...