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Willie Joe Courtney

Willie Joe Courtney

Jan 13, 2023

Willie Joe Courtney, 85, of Steens, MS passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.

Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Mr. Courtney was born on April 28, 1937, to Lillie Riggs and James Courtney, in Russellville, TN.  He retired from the U S Air Force after serving...

Margarita E Ogden

Margarita E Ogden

Jan 12, 2023

Margarita E. Ogden, 88, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at her home.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, MS, with Lowndes Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Ogden was born on April 4, 1934, in Naumberg, Germany to the late Kurt Bruckner and...

Lucy Michelle Parkman

Lucy Michelle Parkman

Jan 12, 2023

Lucy Michelle Parkman, 45, of Flora, MS, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Lucy was born February 18, 1977, in Mound Bayou, MS to Georgia Faye Terry Blackly and Bobby Blackly. She enjoyed spending time with family, bass fishing, and the great outdoors. Lucy's heart...

Butch Bell

Butch Bell

Jan 12, 2023

Albert M. "Butch" Bell peacefully entered his heavenly home on January 12, 2023, after a long illness.

Visitation will be held at Lowndes Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 17 at 10:00 am. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 am with Bro. Todd Stevens officiating. The interment will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Columbus, MS....

Debra Ann Higdon

Debra Ann Higdon

Jan 10, 2023

Debra Ann Higdon, 65, of Ethelsville, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her home, with her husband by her side.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2023, at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS from 2:00-3:00 PM.  A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM.

Mrs. Higdon was born on May 15, 1957,...

George Jackson Barrentine

George Jackson Barrentine

Jan 7, 2023

George Jackson Barrentine, 92, of Columbus, MS passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle.

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.  A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Harding officiating, and Bro....

William Clinton Sullivan

William Clinton Sullivan

Jan 4, 2023

William Clinton Sullivan, 94, of Columbus, MS passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his residence.

Visitation will be Monday, January 9, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Joiner officiating. Interment will be...

Julius "Pete" Goodman

Julius "Pete" Goodman

Jan 3, 2023

Julius "Pete" Goodman, 84 of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his residence.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, January 6, 2023, in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Rutledge officiating.

Mr. Goodman was born March 2, 1938, in Columbus, MS to the late Weyman and Sadie Shelton...

Kenneth George Smith

Kenneth George Smith

Jan 3, 2023

Kenneth George Smith, 84, of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle.

There are no services scheduled at this time and will be announced at a later date.  Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Smith was born on July 12, 1938, in Townley, AL,...

Buddy Shelton

Buddy Shelton

Jan 3, 2023

On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, George Douglas "Buddy" Shelton, 79, of Columbus, MS finished the course and joined his Heavenly Father.

Visitation will be Friday, January 6, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.  The funeral service will be Saturday 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Fairview Baptist Church, Columbus, MS, with Dr. Breck Ladd...

Maggie Johnston

Maggie Johnston

Jan 1, 2023

Maggie Pearl Johnston, 80 of Columbus, MS passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.  A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with Bro. Steve Blaylock officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs....

Samuel Hugh Williams, Jr.

Samuel Hugh Williams, Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

Samuel Hugh Williams, Jr., 55 of Columbus, MS passed away on January 1, 2023, at his residence.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.  A graveside service will be Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery, Maben, MS with Chaplain...

Arvis Thompson

Arvis Thompson

Jan 1, 2023

Arvis Thompson, 82 of Columbus, MS passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Windsor Place, Columbus, MS.

No services will be held at this time.

Mrs. Thompson was born November 8, 1940, in Mississippi to the late O.B. and Opal Abbott Hood.

Mrs. Thompson is survived by her son – Jeff Webster and...

Ruth Shelton Rushing

Ruth Shelton Rushing

Dec 29, 2022

Ruth Shelton Rushing, 91, of Columbus, MS, peacefully went on to glory on Thursday, December 29, 2022, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Taylor officiating.  A...

Charles Eugene Garrick

Charles Eugene Garrick

Dec 28, 2022

Charles Eugene "Gene" Garrick, aged 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his home in Columbus, MS after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at The Assembly, 2201 Military Road in Columbus with visitation at 10 a.m. Graveside services will...

Mary Boykin

Mary Boykin

Dec 28, 2022

Mary Boykin, 79, of Steens, MS passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Windsor Place in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2022, at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, from 10:00-11:00 AM.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel.  The interment will be at Beersheba Cemetery in Columbus,...

Naomi Lavenia Clemmons

Naomi Lavenia Clemmons

Dec 27, 2022

Naomi Lavenia Clemmons, 97, of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her home.

A graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbus, MS, with Bro. Ty Danielson officiating, and Lowndes Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Clemmons was born on November 25, 1925,...

Carol Lee Scarborough

Carol Lee Scarborough

Dec 27, 2022

Carol Lee Scarborough, 81, of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her residence.

Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Friday, December 30, 2022, at Kolola Springs Baptist Church, Caledonia, MS.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Bro. Mel Howton, and Bro. Matt Moehring officiating.  Interment will be at Egger...

Sharon Ann Seay

Sharon Ann Seay

Dec 26, 2022

Sharon Ann Seay, 55, of Columbus, MS passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at her home.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, December 30, 2022, at Lowndes Funeral Home, with Bro. Tony Hannah officiating.

Sharon was born on March 9, 1967, to the late Donna Seay and Marvin Seay, in Indiana.  She...

Billy J Williams

Billy J Williams

Dec 25, 2022

Billy J. Williams, 73, of Caledonia, Ms, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his home.

Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Billy was born on April 7, 1949, in Stewart, MS to the late Flora Avonell Bramlett Williams and Louis O'Neil Williams.  He served his country in the US Armed Forces and...

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