OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Miller Puckett

Miller Puckett

Feb 3, 2018

Gregory Miller Puckett, age 23, of Columbus, MS, passed away February3, 2018, in Starkville, MS.  Funeral services will be Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Chad Kingsbury officiating.  Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 2nd Ave. location is in charge...

David K. Forbes

David K. Forbes

Feb 2, 2018

David K. Forbes, age 87, of Columbus, MS, passed away February 2, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  A private family graveside service will be held at Memorial Gardens of Columbus.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory College St. location is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Forbes was born August 30, 1930, in Newport News, VA, to the late Anderson...

Floyd Milton Hegwood

Floyd Milton Hegwood

Jan 28, 2018

Floyd M. Hegwood passed from earthly life on Sunday January 28, 2018.

Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral home Friday, February 2, 2018 6 – 8 PM with services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints , 2808 Ridge Road, on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:00...

Linda Inez Bell

Linda Inez Bell

Jan 27, 2018

Linda Inez Bell, age 70, of Columbus, MS, passed away January 27, 2018, at Choctaw Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ackerman, MS.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory College St. location is in charge of arrangements. Miss Bell was born July 21, 1947, in Columbus, MS, to...

Florence Atkins

Florence Atkins

Jan 27, 2018

Florence Atkins

Florence Elizabeth Atkins age 94 died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Superior Assisted Living in Panama City Beach FL. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave Chapel with Rev....

Herbert Junkin

Herbert Junkin

Jan 26, 2018

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Friday January 26th, 2018, Herbert Gene Junkin, age 84, passed away at the home which he built and raised his family.  Mr. Junkin was a faithful servant to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 at...

Sydney Thweatt, Jr.

Sydney Thweatt, Jr.

Jan 24, 2018

SYDNEY LEECH THWEATT, JR. OBITUARY

Sydney L. Thweatt, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Syd L. Thweatt, Sr. and Mary Sue Goolsby Thweatt. He is survived by his brother, Doug Thweatt of Sarasota, FL, and his son, Sydney L. Thweatt III...

Charlie Carroll Medley

Charlie Carroll Medley

Jan 24, 2018

CHARLES MEDLEY Charlie Carroll "Charles" Medley, age 78, of Columbus, MS, passed away January 24, 2018, at his residence.  A memorial service will be Sunday , January 28, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 2nd Ave. location with Rev. Anne Russell Bradley officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Medley...

S.D. "Buddy" Hays

S.D. "Buddy" Hays

Jan 22, 2018

S.D.”BUDDY” HAYS

(Steens, MS) Spartan Davis "Buddy" Hays age 84 died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen. Services will be held Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Piney Grove United Methodist with Bro. Andy Tentoni and Bro. James Black ...

Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Jan 22, 2018

BILL SMITH

William Leon Smith "Bill" of Glen St Mary, Fl. went home to be with the Lord on 1/22/18. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. January 27, 2018 at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N Chapel with Rev. Granville Wiggins officiating; burial...

Betty Jeane Dowdle

Betty Jeane Dowdle

Jan 21, 2018

BETTY JEANE DOWDLE

Betty Jeane Dowdle, age 88 died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Trinity Healthcare Center in Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N. Chapel with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating, burial will...

Linda Faye Lollar

Linda Faye Lollar

Jan 17, 2018

Linda Faye Lollar March 29, 1952 - January 17, 2018

Linda Faye Bowen Lollar, age 65, of Columbus, MS, passed away January 17, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be Sunday, January 21, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Pastor Ron Delgado officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, January 21, 2018 , from noon until 1:45...

Sally M. Puckett

Sally M. Puckett

Jan 17, 2018

Mrs. Sally M. Puckett, age 93, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to  Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory, 2nd Avenue North. Visitation will be Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Memorial Gunter Peel, 2nd Avenue North, at 1:00 PM. The service will follow...

Ernest Lee Murphy

Ernest Lee Murphy

Jan 14, 2018

Ernest Lee Murphy, Sr. age 69 died Sunday January 14, 2018 at his residence in Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 2nd Avenue North.

Jean B. Godfrey

Jean B. Godfrey

Jan 14, 2018

Jean B. Godfrey age, 90, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Trinity Personal Care in Columbus MS. Services will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N. Chapel with Rev. Michael Shelton officiating .Burial will follow at Meadow Branch Cemetery in Kennedy, AL. Visitation will be held...

Karen Taylor Maxey

Karen Taylor Maxey

Jan 12, 2018

Karen Elizabeth Taylor Maxey, age 40, of Crawford, MS, passed away January 12, 2018, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Friday, January 19, 2018, at 2:00 PM, at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel College St. location with Rev. David Honeycutt officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 18, 2018 , from...

Nancy Parra

Nancy Parra

Jan 12, 2018

NANCY J. PARRA

Nancy Jaynes Parra age 65, died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM  at Woodland Baptist Church 3033 Ridge Road Columbus, with Rev. Shelby Hazard officiating,  burial will follow...

Peggy R. Brownlee

Peggy R. Brownlee

Jan 12, 2018

PEGGY R. BROWNLEE

Peggy R. Brownlee age 82 died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus MS. A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Thursday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m.   at Annunciation Catholic Church...

Mary Virginia Tate

Mary Virginia Tate

Jan 11, 2018

MARY VIRGINIA TATE

Mary Virginia Tate age 77 died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her residence in Columbus. Services will be held Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2nd Ave N. Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Ray officiating, burial will follow...

Marlys Ethel Hatton

Marlys Ethel Hatton

Jan 9, 2018

MARLYS ETHEL HATTON

Marlys E. Hatton age 83 died Tuesday, January 09, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Friday, January 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel 2 nd Ave. North Chapel with Dr. Shawn Parker and...

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