OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Columbus, Lowndes County & Surrounding Areas

Frank Melancthon Leigh

Frank Melancthon Leigh

Sep 6, 2014

After nearly ninety-eight years of living this life to its fullest, Frank Leigh entered a new life of eternal richness and glory with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 6, 2014 in Columbus Mississippi at Leighcrest - the Leigh family home and birthplace of his father. Frank was born on November 28, 1916 in Meridian, Mississippi to Dr. Beverly Matthews...

Jannie Susanne Simpson

Jannie Susanne Simpson

Sep 4, 2014

Jannie Susanne Hemby Simpson, age 50, of Columbus, MS, passed away September 4, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Gunter & Peel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Simpson was born March 31, 1964, in Limestone, ME, to Vernon B. Hemby, Sr. of Columbus, MS, and the late Betty...

Sarah Chappell Younger

Sarah Chappell Younger

Aug 31, 2014

For who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 Sarah Chappell Andrews Younger, 91, went to her Heavenly Home from her earthly home in Columbus on August 31, 2014. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Gunter and Peel Funeral Home with burial to...

William N. Bell

William N. Bell

Aug 30, 2014

WILLIAM N. BELL William Newton Bell, age 82, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Services will be held Tuesday, September 02, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Fairview Baptist Church with Dr. Breck Ladd and Bro. Tommy Gillon officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Cemetery, Ethelsville, AL. Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral...

Patsy C. Carver

Patsy C. Carver

Aug 28, 2014

PATSY CARVER Patsy C. Carver age 81 died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Services will be held Monday September 01, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Bray officiating, burial will follow at Arbor Grove Cemetery, Houston MS. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m....

Gene Decker

Gene Decker

Aug 26, 2014

GENE DECKER GENE DECKER Albert Eugene Decker, II, age 78, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at his home in Clay County, MS. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory. A memorial service, celebrating his life, will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM at his home in Clay County. The son of...

Rayford Durell Gartman

Rayford Durell Gartman

Aug 24, 2014

Durell "Dude" Gartman, age 82, died Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Aurora Health and Rehabilitation in Columbus. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2014 beginning at 12:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Morrison officiating. Burial will immediately follow...

Katherine Dowdle Selby

Katherine Dowdle Selby

Aug 24, 2014

Rissie Katherine Dowdle Selby, 85, of Caledonia, MS, died August 24, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at New Salem Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Duncan and Dr. Hal Selby, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Rowan Cemetery in Caledonia with Rev. Sammy Crawford officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m....

Bobby Eugene Marlowe

Bobby Eugene Marlowe

Aug 23, 2014

Bobby Eugene Marlowe, age 76, of Fayette, AL, passed away August 23, 2014, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date with Gunter & Peel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Marlowe was born March 30, 1938, in Pickens County, AL, to the late Jesse Murray and Mattie Lou White Marlowe. He worked as...

Christine Johnson

Christine Johnson

Aug 20, 2014

Christine Welborn Johnson, age 95, of Columbus, MS, passed away August 20, 2014, at Trinity Healthcare. A family graveside service will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating and Memorial Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Johnson was born August 19, 1919, in Laurel, MS, to the late Harry C. and Candace...

Ricky Harrison

Ricky Harrison

Aug 14, 2014

RICKY HARRISON Sidney Richards "Ricky" Harrison age 63 died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus. Memorial services will be held Sunday August 17, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Hope Community Church located at the Rosenzweig Arts Center 501 Main Street, with Bo Jeffares officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Ricky...

Raymond Redden Hall

Raymond Redden Hall

Aug 12, 2014

Dallie Raymond Redden Hall, age 80, of Marked Tree, AR, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away August 12, 2014, at his residence. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 2:00 PM at Egger Cemetery in Caledonia, MS, with Rev. Kenny Gardner officiating and Gunter & Peel Funeral Home directing. Mr. Hall was born April 18, 1934, in Sulligent,...

Bobby C. Hunt

Bobby C. Hunt

Aug 11, 2014

Bobby C. Hunt, age 75, of Columbus, MS, passed away August 11, 2014, at his residence. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Mr. Hunt was born November 16, 1938, in Lee County, MS, to the late Bluford and Louise Estes Hunt. He served for nine years in the National Guard and worked for many years...

Margaret Ward Faris

Margaret Ward Faris

Aug 11, 2014

MARGARET W. FARIS Margaret Ward Faris departed this life on August 11, 2014. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, at Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, at Friendship Cemetery, with Dr. Shawn Parker officiating. Mrs. Faris was born August 12, 1913, in...

Pearl Mae Watson

Pearl Mae Watson

Aug 10, 2014

Pearl Mae McNees Watson, age 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away August 10, 2014, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 10:00 AM at Gunter & Peel Chapel with Rev. Danny Avery officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens of Columbus. Visitation will be Monday, August 11, 2014, from 5:00-7:00 PM at...

Rebecca Porter

Rebecca Porter

Aug 4, 2014

REBECCA PORTER Rebecca Griffin Porter age 73 died Monday, August 04, 2014 at her residence in Columbus. Services will be held Wednesday, August 06, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Lammons officiating, burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to service. Memorial Funeral Home...

Dorothy Featherston Moore

Dorothy Featherston Moore

Aug 3, 2014

Dorothy Featherston Moore, age 90, of Collierville, TN, formerly of Columbus, MS, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2014. Funeral services will be Friday, August 8, 2014, at 2:00 PM at Gunter & Peel Chapel with Rev. Anne Harris officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Martha Lide Rice

Martha Lide Rice

Aug 2, 2014

Martha Lide Searcy Rice was born February 25, 1923 to Reuben and Katherine Maer Searcy, in Columbus, MS. She died August 2, 2014 in Henderson, NV after living at Sienna Hills Memory Care. She was a long time resident of Columbus , a descendent of distinguished pioneer settlers and a Daughter of The Confederacy. She graduated from Lee High School...

Mary Kraft

Mary Kraft

Aug 1, 2014

Mary Wiesztort Kraft age 85 died Friday, August 01, 2014 at Trinity Healthcare Center in Columbus. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Healthcare 230 Airline Road Columbus, MS 39702

Gay Garner Grant

Gay Garner Grant

Jul 26, 2014

Gay Garner Grant, age 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away July 26, 2014, at her residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at 11:00 AM at Center Hill Baptist Church in Hamilton, MS, with Rev. Terry Edwards officiating. The interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, July 28, 2014, from 5:00 - 8:00...

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