Mary Beth Vickers
Jul 18, 2026
Mary Beth Vickers, 67, of Columbus, MS, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Columbus, MS.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Service will be Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all...
Pauline Beaird
Jul 18, 2026
Frances Pauline Beaird was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 18,2026 at Noland Hospital DCH in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was surrounded by her family that loved and cared for her until the end.
Pauline was born to Calvin and Lila Robinson in Kosciusko, MS on October 24, 1946. She lived and grew up in Kemper County...
Larry Johnson
Jul 16, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Russell Johnson, 80, of Columbus, MS, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- GT. Quick to laugh, Mr. Johnson’s dry wit was always balanced by his agreeable nature bringing peace to every conversation he entered. We continue to hear stories of his willingness to help strangers...
Rex Swedenburg
Jul 16, 2026
Rex Carlton Swedenburg, 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away on July 16, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – GT.
The graveside service will be Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus, MS with Bro. Vaughn Stafford officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Swedenburg was born on February 4, 1936 in Pickens County, Alabama to the...
Ratilal Dahyabhai Bhakta
Jul 14, 2026
Ratilal Dahyabhai Bhakta, 85, of Reform, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.
Mr. Bhakta is survived by his wife, Shushilaben; sons- Anil, Kirankumar, and Anand; siblings- Kalavatiben and Jayantibhai; grandchildren- Sumeet, Mili,...
John Peter Hurt
Jul 11, 2026
Pete Hurt, legendary football coach, left this world unexpectedly on July 11, while vacationing in the Dominican Republic with Diana, his beloved wife. He was 69.
Pete, who grew up in Cleveland, Mississippi, was one of four sons of Rev. and Mrs. James Hurt. Folklore has it that he came into this world reaching for a football. His love for sports...
Terry White
Jul 8, 2026
Terry White, 61, of Columbus, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
No arrangements have been made at this time. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.
Mr. White was born February 19, 1965, in Watervliet, MI, to Sharon Parks Franklin and Joe White. He worked in maintenance for many years. In addition to his parents, Mr. White is...
Johnny Eugene Gibson
Jul 2, 2026
Johnny Eugene Gibson, 79, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.
Graveside Service Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral is entrusted with all arrangements.
Mr. Gibson was born July 30, 1946, in Columbus, MS, to the late Annie Mae Walker Gibson and T.K....
James "Pug" Edward Forrester
Jun 29, 2026
James “Pug” Edward Forrester, 78, of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT in Columbus, MS.
Visitation will be Monday, July 6, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home with Bro. Jaron Andrews officiating. There...
Johnnie Mae Newman
Jun 28, 2026
Johnnie Mae Newman, 81, of Columbus, MS, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Aurora Health and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, MS.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. following the visitation with Bro. Chris Hamm officiating. Interment will follow...
Sandra Lynn Foley
Jun 22, 2026
Sandra Lynn Foley of Steens, MS, a beloved sister, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at the age of 69. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, wisdom and a legacy carried forward by the family she cherished.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Hall Reeves; her father, Edward Reeves; her brother, Richard Earl...
Winfred F Sanderson
Jun 18, 2026
WINFRED SANDERSON’S OBITUARY
A much-loved husband and father, Winfred Forrest Sanderson, 82, of Columbus, MS passed from this life and met his Lord and Savior on June 18th with his family by his side.
The visitation and celebration of life service will be at Fairview Baptist Church. Visitation is Sunday, June 21st, from 5-7:00 pm and Monday, June 22nd at 1:00 pm...
William (Billy O) O'Mary
Jun 17, 2026
Mr. William (Billy O) O’Mary, Jr., 67, of Caledonia, MS, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his residence.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10-11:00 A.M. at New Salem Baptist Church in Caledonia, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at New Salem Baptist Church in Caledonia, MS, with Bro. Mel Howton...
John E Boykin
Jun 15, 2026
John Edward Boykin, 86, of Steens, MS, passed away June 15, 2026 at his residence.
The visitation will be Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home. The memorial service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Bro. Kenny Gardner officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Boykin was born on December...
Karen Marie Brown
Jun 11, 2026
Karen Marie Brown, 83, of Steens, MS, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Trinity Health Care of Columbus, MS.
Ms. Brown was born August 28, 1942, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late John Daniel Wilkerson and Mary Catherine Inks Wilkerson. She was a devoted military wife and loved her life. Due to her husband’s career, she was able to...
Gaynell Conner
Jun 11, 2026
Gaynell Butts Conner, 82 of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, GT in Columbus, MS.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus, MS, with Rob Dowdle...
John M Beamon
Jun 4, 2026
John M. Beamon, 60, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026.
A private memorial service is being held for friends.
Mr. Beamon was born June 5, 1965 in Washington, D.C. to Dorothy B. Beamon and the late Edward Beamon.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Beamon is survived by his daughter – Zeycan; grandchild – Sahara; and sisters – Beverly, Vickie,...
Estelle Rushing
Jun 4, 2026
Estelle B. Rushing, 90 of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at her residence.
Visitation will be Monday, June 8, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 P.M. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Mrs. Rushing was born August 7, 1935, in Fayette, Alabama, to the...
Kolby Caleb Gann
Jun 2, 2026
Kolby Caleb Gann, 23 of West Point, MS, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Bro. Kenny Gardner officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Kolby was born April...
Jody Gates
Jun 1, 2026
Jody Frances Gates, 69 of Caledonia, MS, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS.
No services are scheduled. Lowndes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms Gates was born on November 23, 1956, in Savannah, Ga to the late Willie and Martha Gates. She attended Caledonia High School. Ms Gates retired in 2024...
