OBITUARIES

May 24, 2017

Gary L. Simmons, age 67, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home in Columbus. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home.

The son of the late Albert Raymond...

May 24, 2017

Dorice S. “Buddy” Britt, age 76, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo, MS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gunter & Peel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, May 26, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home.

The son of the late...

May 24, 2017

Bob’s pilgrimage on earth began on January 27, 1935, the son of the late Bert C. and Hazel M. Gerhart. He took his place in Heaven on May 24, 2017. He is a member of “The Church of Jesus Christ” and faithfully studied the word of God. Bob traveled worldwide as a member of the...

May 21, 2017

FRANCES CARTER

Mildred Frances Crimm Carter “also lovingly known as Aunt Dutchie”, age 95, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Trinity Healthcare Center in Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:30 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Shawn...

May 19, 2017

DOROTHY PITTS

Dorothy May Pitts, age 70 died Friday, May 19, 2017 at her residence in Columbus. Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Clark Richardson officiating.

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May 18, 2017

DELL THOMPSON

Dell Edward Thompson age 84 died Thursday May 18, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Memorial Funeral Home.

May 17, 2017

Peggy Jean Huffman Storey age 82 died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Whitney officiating,  burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral...

May 14, 2017

Leroy Langford August 2, 1936 - May 14, 2017

Leroy Langford, age 80, of Columbus, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home. Services will Wednesday, May 16, 2017...

May 13, 2017

William George Clardy, age 53, of Ellisville, MS, passed away May 13, 2017, at th e Ellisville State Schoo l.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Memorial F uneral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating.  The interment will immediately follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

May 12, 2017

Robert Bryson August 13, 1925 - May 12, 2017 Robert Bryson, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 12, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be Monday, May 15, 2017 , at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gardens of Columbus with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating.  Gunter & Peel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Bryson was...

May 10, 2017

Patricia Joan Wayman, age 85, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 10, 2017, at her residence.  A committal service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017 , at Arlington Memorial Park, Atlanta, GA  at 3:15 PM.  Gunter & Peel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Wayman was born April 19, 1932, in Sarasota, FL, to the late Louis...

May 10, 2017

Jerry Wayne Honeycutt, age 47, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the University of Alabama - Birmingham Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Friday, May 12, 2017 at Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Services will be Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 5:00 PM in...

May 10, 2017

Joseph Morris Oyler, Jr., age 93, of Columbus, MS, passed away May 10, 2017, at Aurora Health & Rehabilitation.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 13, 2017 , at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Sanderson officiating.  The interment will immediatly follow at Friendship Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Mr. Oyler...

May 6, 2017

TODD WEATHERS

Todd Weathers age 53, died Saturday, May 06, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Memorial services will be held Monday, May 08, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Billy Ferguson and Dr. Shawn Parker officiating. Visitation will be...

May 5, 2017

Oneita Alexander Fielder age 87, died Friday, May 05, 2017 at Montrose Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center in Montrose AL. Services will be held Monday, May 08, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating, burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Sunday, May 07,...

May 5, 2017

Mary Jane Phelps, age 87, passed away May 5, 2017, in her daughters’ home in Meridian, MS. She was born on February 25, 1930 in Clinton County, IL. She married Doyel Phelps, an Air Force veteran, on December 24, 1949 in Carlyle, IL. She was the mother of Keith Phelps and his wife...

May 4, 2017

SANDRA PICKENS

A beautiful spirit, Sandra Applegate Pickens, left this earth for a pair of “sparkly shiny” angel wings on Thursday May 4, 2017. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by family and dear friends. Her memorial service will be held Sunday May 7,...

May 2, 2017

JOYCE KEIFER

Ruby Joyce Keifer age 81, died Tuesday, May 02, 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 07, 2017 at 4:00 PM at Egger Cemetery with Rev. Don Harding officiating. Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home...

Apr 27, 2017

Oneta Hall Nichols, age 88, of Grenada, MS, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away April 27, 2017, at Grenada Living Center.  Graveside services will be Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 2:30 PM at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Starkville, MS, with Rev. Charlie W hitney officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Memorial...

Apr 26, 2017

Jack F. Brown age 85, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Windsor Place Nursing & Rehab Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Brown was born on Monday, March 21, 1932 in Yazoo City, MS. He was an electrician. He is survived by his...