OBITUARIES

Nov 21, 2017

James Charles “Jimmy” Galloway, Jr., died peacefully at his home on November 21, 2017, with his family at his side. Throughout a seven-month battle with melanoma cancer, Jimmy continued to fight the good fight even in his final days, never losing his optimism, his humor, or, most importantly, his unwavering faith in the Lord.

Nov 20, 2017

Bettye Jane Allen Kerby, 87, died peacefully in Columbus on Monday, November 20, 2017. Funeral services will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 25. Visitation will be at the church at 12:30 p.m.

Bettye Jane was born on April 22, 1930, in West...

Nov 16, 2017

JO-ANN HEMBY KIDD

Jo-Ann Hemby Kidd, age 64 died Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Services will be held Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel College St. with Pastor Mike Bonner officiating; burial will follow at Memorial Gardens...

Nov 14, 2017

RICKY WILLIAMS Ricky Wayne Williams, age 61, of Columbus, MS, passed away November 14, 2017, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel College St. location.  The interment will immediately follow at Botters Cemetery in Caledonia, MS. Visitation will be Friday, November 17, 2017 , from 6:00 - 8:00...

Nov 13, 2017

Sarah Middlebrook “Sally” McClanahan, age 74, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at her home in Columbus. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory, 2nd Avenue North, will be in charge of her arrangements. A memorial service will be Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Covenant United Methodist Church, with Rev. Gene Bramlett and...

Nov 10, 2017

Doris Francis Gerber of Columbus, MS passed away Nov 10th at The Arrington at Plantation Pointe. Born July 9, 1922 in Cranford, NJ, she was the daughter of Howard and Anna Francis. She spent most of her life in Bloomfield NJ, Scotch Plains NJ, and then retired in Palm City, FL. In 2007, she moved...

Nov 10, 2017

Estanislado G. “Tony” Torrez, age 84, died Friday, November 10, 2017 at his home in Columbus. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home and Crematory, 2nd Avenue North. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 9:30 AM to the time of the service in the Atrium of Annunciation Catholic Church....

Nov 4, 2017

OBITUARY

VICTOR RALPH (VIC) MORENO

Victor Ralph (Vic) Moreno, Jr., died peacefully at his home Saturday, November 4, 2017, of an aggressive form of lung cancer. He was 74, and was surrounded by family members at the time of his death.

Nov 4, 2017

OBITUARY

VICTOR RALPH (VIC) MORENO

Victor Ralph (Vic) Moreno, Jr., died peacefully at his home Saturday, November 4, 2017, of an aggressive form of lung cancer. He was 74, and was surrounded by family members at the time of his death.

Nov 3, 2017

Jeffrey Warren Montgomery, 48, died in his home in Macon , MS , on Friday, November 3, 2017. Jeff was born in Columbus , MS , on May 29, 1969 to Billy Joe (B.J.) and Carmen Montgomery.

Jeff never met a stranger. Gregarious was his default setting. He loved...

Nov 3, 2017

Jeffrey Warren Montgomery, 48, died in his home in Macon , MS , on Friday, November 3, 2017. Jeff was born in Columbus , MS , on May 29, 1969 to Billy Joe (B.J.) and Carmen Montgomery.

Jeff never met a stranger. Gregarious was his default setting. He loved...

Nov 2, 2017

Elizabeth Dogan Neely died peacefully at Trinity Health Care Center on November 2, 2017. Mrs. Neely was born on September 9, 1923, in Grenada, Mississippi to Dave and Elizabeth Dogan. She married Joseph Harmon Neely and raised her family in Grenada , where she was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church....

Nov 2, 2017

ELIZABETH NEELY

Elizabeth Dogan Neely died peacefully at Trinity Health Care Center on November 2, 2017. Mrs. Neely was born on September 9, 1923, in Grenada, Mississippi to Dave and Elizabeth Dogan. She married Joseph Harmon Neely and raised...

Nov 2, 2017

SERVICES PENDING

Nov 1, 2017

COLUMBUS — Johnnie M. Brooks, 63, died Nov. 1, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Services for Mr. Brooks will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 5, 2017, at Fairview Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Gillon and Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating. He will be buried in Friendship Cemetery. A native of Columbus, Johnnie was born...

Nov 1, 2017

COLUMBUS — Johnnie M. Brooks, 63, died Nov. 1, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Services for Mr. Brooks will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 5, 2017, at Fairview Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Gillon and Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating. He will be buried in Friendship Cemetery. A native of Columbus, Johnnie was born...

Nov 1, 2017

Herman W. Von Kanel, age 88, of Columbus, MS, passed away November 1, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Chapel 2 nd Ave. North Location with Rev. Mike Hall officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with military honors.  Visitation will...

Oct 31, 2017

Mrs. Joan Crawford Christopher, age 81, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home in Columbus. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home, 2nd Avenue North location.  Services will be Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home, 2nd Avenue North Location.   Visitation will be from...

Oct 28, 2017

Dora Elizabeth Parker April 16, 1931 - October 28, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth V. Parker, age 86, died Saturday October 28, 2017 at her home in Columbus. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Gunter Peel, College Street location. Visitation will be Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Services will follow at 3:00...

Oct 23, 2017

LARRY BLACKSTON

Larry Dewayne Blackston age 66, died Monday, October 23, 2017 at Aurora Health & Rehab in Columbus. Visitation will be held at Memorial Gunter Peel 716 2nd Ave N. location Thursday October 26, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Burial will follow...