Kaye Robertson
Feb 19, 2026
Virginia “Kaye” Atkins Robertson, age 77, of Millport, Alabama, entered into the presence of her Lord, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her residence.
Born May 6, 1948, to Mayo Hobson Atkins and Estelle Pritchett Atkins, Kaye was the youngest of six children. From an early age, she carried herself with warmth, grace, and...
James Baird
Feb 19, 2026
James Kenneth Baird, 75 of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his residence.
Visitation will be Monday, February 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.
Mr. Baird was born on October 8, 1950, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late James Kenneth Baird, Sr., and Lois L. Mattox Baird. He was a veteran...
Harold Lewis Barnhill
Feb 18, 2026
Harold Lewis Barnhill, 76 of Columbus, MS, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his residence.
Due to his request, there will be no service. Lowndes Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Mr. Barnhill was born November 1, 1949, in Metairie, LA, to the late Hubert & Bettye Anders Barnhill, Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of S.D. Lee...
Brent Williamson
Feb 18, 2026
Leslie Brent Williamson was born May 1, 1981, in Amory, (Monroe, Co) MS to Leslie Scott Williamson and Anna Katherine Lamb Williamson. Brent passed away on February 18, 2026, in Columbus, (Lowndes, Co), MS.
Services will be at Mt Vernon Church, Columbus, MS, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 3:00 pm with visitation at 2:00 pm, with Kenny Gardner officiating. Burial will...
Evan Bailey
Feb 16, 2026
Evan James Bailey was born September 12, 1991, in Columbus, MS, to Ronald Martin (Marty) Bailey and Susan Snapp. He passed away on February 16, 2026, in Monroe County.
Evan is survived by his beloved daughter, Mirai Bailey; his mothers, Susan Snapp and Rose Gammel, both of Columbus, and his grandmother, Norene Bailey of Caledonia. He is also survived by his...
Charles Ray Hall
Feb 13, 2026
Charles Ray Hall, 70, of Steens, MS, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be Monday, February 16, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Monday, February 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Sister Hazel Seichrist...
Rhonda Beard
Feb 11, 2026
D’Rhonda “Rhonda” L. Beard, 50 of Columbus, MS, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT, Columbus, MS.
No services at this time. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, is entrusted with all arrangements.
Rhonda was born July 3, 1975, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS to Sherron Littles Foster and the late Edward Lee Littles.
My mother, ”Rhonda,” was the...
Sue Altman
Feb 11, 2026
Sue Cobb Altman, age 88, rollated into heaven on February 11th with her usual speed – the same speed she drove her 1972 Dodge Dart down Hwy 90 to Pearlington, drove her 2008 Buick down the back roads of the Magnolia Community in Perkinston and zoomed down the halls of Trinity and later, the Arrington…full throttle and hammer down. Although...
Larry Dale Baswell
Feb 8, 2026
Larry Dale Baswell, 76 of Columbus, MS, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home.
No services are scheduled currently. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Baswell was born on December 7, 1949, to the late Dewitt and Reta Price Baswell in Columbus, MS. He was a graduate of New Hope High School, Columbus, MS. Mr. Baswell was a...
Sue Thompson
Feb 5, 2026
Sue Wilburn Thompson, age 81, of Columbus, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in her daughter’s home.
Born April 7, 1944, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to Raford Wilburn and Ophelia (Akin) Wilburn, Sue lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, perseverance, and devotion to her family. Known for her warm smile, quick wit, and generous spirit, she touched...
Marc Lawrence Cates
Feb 3, 2026
Marc Lawrence Cates, 73, of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, in his own bed at home, with loved ones by his side.
Marc was born on June 8, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Herbert U. Cates and Mary Evelyn Cates.
Marc attended Holland Hall High School and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in...
Donald Johnson
Feb 2, 2026
Donald Ellis Johnson, 87 of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, in Sylacauga, AL.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. A Graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, MS, with Bro. Sammy Crawford officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with all arrangements.
Mr. Johnson...
Tracy Alan Wright
Feb 1, 2026
Tracy Alan Wright, 64 of Columbus, MS passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.
Mr. Wright was born September 26, 1961, in Water Valley, MS to the late Gearrell Wright and Patricia McCulley Wright.
Mr. Wright...
J.T. Thomas White Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
John “J.T.” White, Jr., age 96, of Columbus, MS, passed away on February 1, 2026 at his residence.
The visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Living Faith Tabernacle, Columbus, MS. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the church with Pastor Anthony Miller officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. White...
George Beard
Feb 1, 2026
George Anthony Beard, Sr., age 69, of Columbus, MS, passed away February 1, 2026 at his residence.
The Celebration of Life will be Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Beersheba Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Mr. Beard was born in Columbus, MS to the late Robert D. Beard and Sarah Elizabeth Higdon Brasfield. He loved spending...
Roy R.D. Fuqua
Jan 29, 2026
Roy “R.D.” Fuqua, age 102, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS.
A Celebration of Life will be Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko with Craig Puckett officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with all arrangements.
Mr. Fuqua was born June 26, 1923 in Columbus, MS...
Eleanor "Ellie" Fondren
Jan 28, 2026
Eleanor ”Ellie” Fondren, 84, of Columbus, MS passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- East Memphis.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens...
Samuel "Simmy" Hampton
Jan 24, 2026
Samuel “Simmy” Hampton, 68, of Caledonia, MS, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- GT in Columbus, MS.
No arrangements at this time. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.
Simmy is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Waldon Hampton and Gladys Pauline Newham Hampton. He is survived by his sisters- Brenda Spotts and Peggy Sloan...
Eleanor G Comeau
Jan 22, 2026
Eleanor G. Comeau, 77, of Homosassa, FL, formerly of Columbus, MS, passed away January 22, 2026 at HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, FL.
The Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 21, 2026,from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.
She was born in Isola, MS, on January 26, 1948, to the late William “Ed” and...
Shea Woolbright
Jan 22, 2026
Breman “Shea” Woolbright, 32, of Columbus, MS, passed away on January 22, 2026 in Columbus, MS.
The visitation will be Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Ron Delgado officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Shea was...
