Obituary Listing

Dec 30, 2025

Sylvia June (Hollis) Bell left her earthly home for her heavenly one on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, after an extended illness.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Lowndes Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 p.m., at the funeral home with Bro. Todd Mordecai officiating. Interment will...

Dec 28, 2025

It is with great sadness the family of Martha Lee Taylor announces her passing on December 28, 2025 at the age of 93.

The graveside service will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Bro. Sammy Crawford officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Taylor was born August 19, 1932 in Jackson, MS...

Dec 28, 2025

Gary Randall Lucas, Sr., 76, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 28, 2025 at his residence.

The visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Furnace Hill Cemetery in Vernon, AL.

Mr. Lucas was born August 19,...

Dec 27, 2025

Ivyloy “Ivy” Knight, 86, of Columbus, MS, passed away on December 27, 2025.

A visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2026 from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home.

Mr. Knight was born on January 30, 1939 in Fayette, Alabama to the late Zelbert Knight and Geraldine Shepherd Knight. He married Ann Lindley Knight on December 7, 1985 in Vernon,...

Dec 27, 2025

Julie Ann Everhart, 62, of Columbus, MS, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS.

Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.

Dec 26, 2025

Locke “Sonny” Boyd, III, 84, of Columbus, MS, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Columbus, MS. A private burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Columbus, MS, with Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, directing.

Mr. Boyd was born August 2, 1941,...

Dec 25, 2025

Matthew Jay Long, 54, of Columbus, MS passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Bro. Jerry Allen officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all...

Dec 24, 2025

Ronal Max Cullum, 86 of Columbus, MS, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, is entrusted with all arrangements.

Mr. Cullum was...

Dec 23, 2025

Roy Edward Wright, 90, of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at The Windsor Place.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 26, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Bro. Kenny Gardner officiating.

Mr. Wright...

Dec 21, 2025

Richard Wayne Humphreys, 69 of Ethelsville, AL passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS with Bro. Mike Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Christian Chapel Cemetery...

Dec 18, 2025

Jimmy E. Hancox, 75, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at St. Dominics Hospital.

Celebration of Life will be Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Bring pictures and Jim stories.

Mr. Hancox was born January 30, 1950, in Bald Knob, AR to the late James Everett Hancox and Elouise...

Dec 15, 2025

John Wesley Newell, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and veteran passed away at the age of 93 on December 15, 2025.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Celebration of Life will be Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Moore officiating. Interment...

Dec 12, 2025

Henry Tarver, 80, of Columbus, MS passed away on December 12, 2025 at his residence.

The visitation will be Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Byron Benson and Bro. Mel Howton officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial...

Dec 10, 2025

Sheryl Lynn Burchett-Smith, 53, of Columbus, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT in Columbus, MS.

Services will be held at a later date. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS is entrusted with all arrangements. Mrs. Sheryl is preceded in death by her parents, James William Burchett and Peggy Jean Wright Burchett.

Dec 9, 2025

John "J.B." Burnerd Cox, 91, of Columbus, MS, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus, MS with Bro....

Nov 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James "Jim" Carlton Ayers on November 28, 2025.  He was a beloved husband, father, brother, friend, and outdoorsman, who left this world far too soon. Jim's life was a testament to joy, loyalty, and good company—he truly never met a stranger.

The visitation will be Thursday, December 4, 2025...

Nov 27, 2025

Curtis Carlyle Collums, Jr. 77, of Columbus, MS passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Memorial Service will be Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home,...

Nov 25, 2025

Jimmy Wayne Smith, 69, of Columbus, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi in Oxford, MS.

No services are scheduled at this time. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.

Mr. Smith was a life time member of VFW Post 4272 of Columbus, MS.  He was...

Nov 25, 2025

Jerald Lamar Smith, 70, of Columbus, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 11:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Burial will follow at Memorial...

Nov 24, 2025

Lu Ann Underhill, 67 of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday,  November 24, 2025, at her residence.

No Arrangements have been made at this time. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, is entrusted with all arrangements.

Mrs. Underhill was born May 18, 1958, in Greenville, MI.  She is survived by her husband, Frank Underhill.