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Jimmy Holloway

Jimmy Holloway

Jan 17, 2023

James Lawrence "Jimmy" Holloway, 80, of Columbus, Ms passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Trinity Health Care in Columbus, MS.

Visitation is scheduled from 11:00 to 12:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.

Mr. Holloway was born on August 17, 1942, in Birmingham, AL to the late Frances Dodson...

Gene Blalock

Gene Blalock

Jan 14, 2023

William "Gene" E. Blalock, 90, of Columbus, MS passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Windsor Place, Columbus, MS.

Visitation is scheduled for 1:00-2:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Matt Moehring officiating.  The interment will...

Ginny Wheeler

Ginny Wheeler

Jan 14, 2023

Virginia (Ginny) Wheeler, 89, of Columbus, Mississippi passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Daughter of the late William Arthur Wallace and Juanita Robinson Wallace and sister to the late William Glenn Wallace.  Ginny is predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill Wheeler, and is survived by son, Larry Wheeler and daughter-in-law, Jean Wheeler; granddaughters...

Donald Edward Goodman

Donald Edward Goodman

Jan 13, 2023

Donald Edward Goodman, 78 of Columbus, MS passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS.

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

Don was born October 24, 1944 in Paducah, KY to the late Charles and Jean Davis Goodman.  In...

Jonathan Patrick Spainhour

Jonathan Patrick Spainhour

Jan 13, 2023

Jonathan Patrick Spainhour, 46, of Columbus, Ms passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Regency Hospital in Meridian, MS.

Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023, at Fairview Baptist Church.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM, with Dr. Breck Ladd officiating.  The interment will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Columbus, MS with Lowndes...

David Alan Lawton

David Alan Lawton

Jan 13, 2023

David Alan Lawton, 57, of Caledonia, MS passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home.

Services have not been scheduled at this time.  Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Lawton was born on July 31, 1965, to Ann Barksdale Cumberland and Kenneth Charles Lawton, in Panama City, FL.  He was one...

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...

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