Obituary Listing

Sep 1, 2025

Emma Gretchen Moore Bilger, 92, of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Trinity Health Care in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Friday, September 5, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at First Christian Church, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at First Christian Church with Pastor...

Sep 1, 2025

Randy Nickoles, 70, of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Burial will follow at Egger Cemetery in Caledonia, MS.

Mr. Nickoles was born September 17, 1954, in Columbus, MS, to the late James Nickoles and Alice...

Aug 31, 2025

Robert (Bob) D. Taylor died peacefully August 31, 2025, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS surrounded by his loved ones.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, 3000 Bluecutt Road, Columbus, MS.  The funeral service will be Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 3:00 P.M....

Aug 30, 2025

Kevin Taggart, 64, of Columbus, MS, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- GT in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Service will be Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral...

Aug 30, 2025

Nicholas "Nick" Hayes Jenkins, 23, of Columbus, MS, passed away August 30, 2025.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Overview Place, 70 Overview Drive, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be at 3:00 PM at Overview Place, Columbus, MS.  A graveside service will follow at Egger Cemetery in Caledonia,...

Aug 28, 2025

Robert Freddie Lain, 80, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his residence.

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

Mr. Lain was born May 8, 1945, in Lovell, Wyoming, to the late Buck Elbert Lain and Linnie Paulk Lain. He worked in the oilfield...

Aug 27, 2025

Jack Murphy, 91, of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Birmingham VA Medical Center.

Graveside Service will be Monday, September 1, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 1383 Pleasant Hill Road, Columbus, MS 39702. Visitation will follow after the Graveside Service at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in the Fellowship...

Aug 23, 2025

Peggy Ann Lowery. 81, of Columbus, MS, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her residence.

No Services at this time. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, is entrusted with all arrangements.

Ms. Lowery was born August 23, 1944, in Monticello, AR, to the late Margaret McPherson Lowery and Thomas Onzie Lowery. She worked as a...

Aug 19, 2025

Virginia Perkins Thomas, 92, of Caledonia, MS, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Sanctuary Hospice House.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at New Salem Baptist Church in Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be on Friday, August 29, 2025, at  2:00 P.M. at New Salem Baptist Church...

Aug 18, 2025

Mr. William "Billy" Talmadge Polk, 74, of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Interment will follow...

Aug 18, 2025

William Edward (Bill) Schaeffer, of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on August 14th, 1938, to R. Harry and Evelyn Schaeffer, Bill lived almost his entire life in and around the Reading, PA area. Later in life, Bill and...

Aug 16, 2025

Terry Alan Lollar, age 64, of Columbus, MS, passed away August 16, 2025 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Ethelsville Baptist Church with Bro. Mel Howton officiating. There will be no graveside service. However, refreshments will be served for family and friends as they...

Aug 15, 2025

Myra Lois Fry, 72, of Columbus, Miss., passed away Aug. 15, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Myra lived her life loving her Lord.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. in Fernbank, Alabama. Lowndes...

Aug 15, 2025

Phyllis Young Cade, 80, of Columbus, MS, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025 at Trinity Healthcare.

Visitation will be Monday, August 18, 2025, from 5:00 PM  –  7:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.  A graveside service for family and close friends will be Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Noxapater Methodist Church...

Aug 15, 2025

Luka Kaj Randall passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was the infant son of Clayton Randall and Britt Van Rhee of Columbus, MS.  Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.

Aug 14, 2025

Jean DiCicco Taylor, 79, of Columbus, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving son and family on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Baptist Hospital.

Visitation will be Friday, August 22, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.  The funeral service will follow at 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home with...

Aug 14, 2025

Christie Lynn White, 60, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence.

Celebration of Life Service, Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Educational Building, Jasper, Alabama, at 11:00 A.M. for Family and 12:00 P.M. for Friends, etc. Come celebrate with food, memories, and reminders of good times in the past.  ...

Aug 13, 2025

James "Krew" Nabors

08/13/2025 - 08/13/2025

Our precious baby boy, James "Krew" Nabors, was born into the arms of Jesus on August 13, 2025. While his time with us was brief, he will forever be loved and remembered by his parents, Kristin and Austin Nabors, and his older sister, Saylor Nabors. Although the pain is...

Aug 10, 2025

Donehue "Donnie" Ponds, 60  passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at 605 Robert Butler Drive, Columbus, MS 39702.

Mr. Ponds was born July 19, 1965, in Columbus, MS, to the late Wesley Gordon Ponds, Sr. and Mary Ann Frame Ponds....

Aug 10, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Payne, 76, of Millport, Alabama, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her residence.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.

Ms. Payne was born December 20, 1948, in Columbus, MS, to the late...