Obituary Listing

Oct 19, 2025

There are some people who live so generously, love so deeply, and fight so bravely that their lives leave a permanent mark on the hearts of everyone they touch. Chris Hudgens was one of those rare souls. Chris passed away on October 19, 2025 at his home, leaving behind a world better because he was in it and hearts...

Oct 14, 2025

Vester Horace Gilliam, 79, of Columbus, MS, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his residence.

A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.

Mr. Gilliam was born January 20, 1946, in Kennedy, Alabama, to Cecil Gilliam and Ruby Godfrey Gilliam. He was a...

Oct 13, 2025

John Landon Atkins, 71, of Millport, Alabama, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Aliceville Manor Nursing Home in Aliceville, Alabama.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home,...

Oct 13, 2025

Elena "Jane" Norma Brown, 71, of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at her residence.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Friday, October 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Union Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Noxapater, MS, with...

Oct 12, 2025

John Redwine, age 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away on October 12, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle.

The visitation  will be Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Bro. Jeremy McCrory and Bro. Mitch...

Oct 10, 2025

Orlean "Dottee"  Dodson Smith Owen, age 94, of Columbus, MS left her earthly home with her daughter, Tricia Cox, son-in-law, Tim Cox, and beloved dog Penny to enter her eternal home with Jesus on October 10, 2025.

A visitation will be Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home.  A graveside...

Oct 7, 2025

Michael "Mike" Ernest Murphy, 78 of Caledonia, MS, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at MS State Veteran's Home in Kosciusko, MS.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home...

Oct 4, 2025

Jimmy Potter, age 83, of Artesia, MS, passed away October 4, 2025 at The Windsor Place in Columbus, MS.

A visitation will be Friday, October 10, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Artesia Baptist Church.  Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Potter was born on September 11, 1942 in Reform, Alabama to...

Oct 3, 2025

Donald "Duke" Durrell Fondren, Jr., age 70, of Columbus, MS, passed away October 2, 2025 at his residence.

There will be a gathering Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at his residence.

Mr. Fondren was born on November 9, 1954 in Columbus, MS to Margie Alexander Fondren and the late Donald Durrell Fondren, Sr....

Oct 3, 2025

James Howard Mason, 75, of Columbus, MS, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025.

Funeral Service will be Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Melvin Mordecai officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Oak Cemetery in Steens, MS.  Lowndes Funeral Home will be directing.

Mr. Mason was born September...

Oct 3, 2025

Robert Carl Forcey, 73, of West Point, MS, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at his residence.

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

Mr. Forcey was born on December 28, 1951, in Altoona, PA, to John and Anna Forcey.  He worked in the garment...

Oct 3, 2025

Constance "Connie" Goodman Weathers, 93, passed away Oct 3, 2025 at the Bedford Suites in Columbus, MS. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, October 9 at 10:30 am in Friendship Cemetery with Reverend Sammy Crawford officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home of Columbus is directing the services.

Mrs. Weathers was born August 11, 1932 in Lowndes County,...

Sep 30, 2025

Dustin Eric Waldrop, 49, of Columbus, MS, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at UAB.

Memorial service will be Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at Dozers and Demolition, 5736 Hwy 45 North, Columbus, MS 39705 with Bro. Ron Delgaldo officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.

Dustin was born May 6,...

Sep 28, 2025

Robert Leonard Brantley, 78, of Columbus, MS, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his residence.

The visitation will be Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home.  An additional visitation will be Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  The funeral service will...

Sep 27, 2025

Nora "Patricia" Bonner, 75, of Columbus, MS, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Sanctuary Hospice House.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Interment will follow...

Sep 24, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Nathaniel Shepherd, 62, of Columbus, MS, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.

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

Kenny was born July 6, 1963, in Reform, Alabama, to the late Billy Shepherd and Nancy...

Sep 24, 2025

Eddie Dean Shaw, age 67, of Columbus, MS, passed away on September 24, 2025 at his residence.

The visitation will be Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at State Line Baptist Church, 7560 Hwy 182 East, Columbus, MS 39702. The memorial service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the church with Bro. Robert...

Sep 24, 2025

Elizabeth Anne Criddle, 66, of Columbus, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- GT in Columbus, MS.

Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.

Mrs. Criddle was born January 1, 1959, in Starkville, MS, to the late Elizabeth...

Sep 23, 2025

Terry Lee Willis, 76, of Columbus, MS, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her residence.

Visitation will be Friday, September 26, 2025 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Fig Hill Church in Hamilton, MS. Funeral Service will be Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Fig Hill Church in Hamilton, MS with Bro. Kenny...

Sep 23, 2025

Katheryn "Kathy" Jean McDill, 73, of Sulligent, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her residence.

Visitation will be Friday, September 26, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Bro. Armon McDill...