OBITUARIES

Jul 21, 2019

Thelma Koen Bridges of Caledonia, Mississippi January 25, 1920 - July 21, 2019

Thelma Koen Bridges, age 99, of Caledonia, MS, formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away July 21, 2019, at her residence.  Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN, with Rev. John Latimer officiating.  Visitation will be...

Jul 20, 2019

Ray Jr. Barksdale of Columbus, Mississippi January 20, 1945 - July 20, 2019

Ray Jr. Barksdale, 74, of Columbus, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd Avenue North location, is in charge of his arrangements. There will not be any services.

The son of...

Jul 18, 2019

Fawdil Abdelkader Djebbar of Columbus, Mississippi July 18, 2019

Fawdil Abedkader Djebbar, age 66, of Columbus, MS, died July 18, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory , College Street location.

Jul 17, 2019

ROBERT HICKMAN

George Robert Hickman, Sr., age 75 died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at his residence in Steens. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Furnace Hill, Vernon, Alabama with Rev. Grant Mitchell officiating. Memorial Gunter Peel 2 nd Ave N is in charge of arrangements.

Mr....

Jul 16, 2019

T.J. MENOTTI

Toby Nelson Menotti (TJ) of Starkville, MS beloved son, brother, family member and friend to many passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Those who knew TJ will remember is bright smile and shining blue eyes.  TJ will be missed everyday by his father, Toby, mother, Susan, sister,...

Jul 14, 2019

Shirley Anne Wilson of Caledonia, Mississippi December 24, 1936 - July 14, 2019

Shirley Anne Wilson, 82, of Caledonia MS, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019. She was born in Graysville IN, on December 24, 1936 to Roy and Helen (McKinley) Tague. She was a 1955 graduate of Noblesville High School, in Noblesville IN, a member of the...

Jul 12, 2019

William Carlton Ayers wonhis battle with DSRCT, Desmo-plastic Small Round Cell Tumor— a rare type of cancer, on Fri-day, July 12, 2019.

Despite being told at age 13 he had terminal cancer, Will lived! He lived each day to the fullest always excited about his next adventure. Throughout his battle, he did not complain, he did not...

Jul 9, 2019

M. L. “Mac” McCarty

Melton L. McCarty, Sr., age 88, died on July 9, 2019 at his home.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Columbus, MS. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am at the Church. A family burial will be held at...

Jul 7, 2019

Mary Joyce Gilbert of Columbus, Mississippi November 3, 1930 - July 7, 2019

Mary Joyce Gilbert, 88, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle. Graveside Services will be Tuesday July 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Memorial...

Jul 6, 2019

BENJAMIN REID – Benjamin G. Reid, Sr., age 84, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 6, 2019, at Windsor Place.  Funeral services will be Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 2 nd Ave. location with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with military...

Jun 28, 2019

LLOYD CRIDDLE – Lloyd Earl Criddle, age 79, of Columbus, MS, passed away June 28, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at 3:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel College St. location with Kevin Forrester officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Sullivan Cemetery in Monroe County, MS.  Visitation will be from...

Jun 24, 2019

Billy D. Rinehart of Columbus, Mississippi July 4, 1936 - June 24, 2019

BILLY RINEHART

Billy D. Rinehart age 82, died Monday June 24, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Memorial Gunter Pell Funeral Home & Crematory 2 nd Ave N.

Jun 21, 2019

Charles E. Lee, 96, formerly of Columbus, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2 nd Avenue North location. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Friendship Cemetery at 11:00 AM with Rev. Rob Dowdle officiating. Visitation will be...

Jun 18, 2019

Dr. George Evans “G.E.” Light

Dr. George Evans “G.E.” Light, age 55, died peacefully with his family, from complications of congestive heart and kidney failure on June 18, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS. He was born April 26, 1964, the beloved only child of Dr. Robley J. Light and Jeanne K. Light...

Jun 18, 2019

Linda Oliver Maners died peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 after a long battle with Huntington’s disease. Linda was born March 5, 1941 in Memphis, TN to George W. and Elvie Gibson Oliver of Columbus who preceded her in death as well as her two sisters Elaine Oliver Schoggen (Leroy) and Lorine Oliver Hester (Hewie).  Mrs. Maners was also...

Jun 14, 2019

Edelgard Dingeldein of Columbus, Mississippi March 30, 1929 - June 14, 2019

EDELGARD DINGELDEIN

Edelgard Kasuske Dingeldein, age 90 died Friday June 14, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Memorial services will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church Monday June 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m with Pastor Stan Clark officiating; visitation will be held...

Jun 14, 2019

BROOKLYN MORTON

BROOKLYN MORTON

Brooklyn Cole Morton, age 27 died Friday, June 14, 2019 in Hendersonville, TN . Services will be held Saturday June 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Gunter Peel 2 nd Ave N. Chapel with Rev. Sammy Crawford officiating; visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral...

Jun 13, 2019

Herbert Lloyd Martin of Columbus, Mississippi October 16, 1942 - June 13, 2019

HERBERT MARTIN

Herbert Lloyd Martin, age 76 died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel College St. Chapel with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating, burial with...

Jun 9, 2019

FRANCES PERRIGIN

Mary Frances Perrigin, age 74 died Sunday, June 09, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo. Services will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 4:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Butler officiating; burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2:00 PM until service time at...

Jun 9, 2019

Betty Richardson Montgomery, age 79, of Columbus, MS, passed away June 9, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Visitation will be Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 2 nd Ave. North  location.  A graveside committal will be at a later date at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, TX. ...