Obituary Listing

Mar 10, 2026

Mar 6, 2026

Patricia Jane Wagner, 84, of Columbus, MS, passed away March 6, 2026, at Philwood Suites, Columbus, MS.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Wagner was born on August 15, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Marion Harris Wilder and Harriet Laverne Rhodes Wilder.

She is survived by her children – Chuck...

Mar 1, 2026

Daphne Elaine Bordelon, 66, of Columbus, MS, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at East End Baptist Church, Columbus, MS. Service will be Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. at East End Baptist Church in Columbus, MS, with Bro. Byron...

Mar 1, 2026

Vivydean Jaynes, 85, of Columbus, MS, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Bro. Mel Howton officiating. Interment will follow at Ethelsville Baptist...

Feb 26, 2026

Mrs. Carolyn Gail Smith, 79, of Columbus, MS passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Trinity Health Care in Columbus, MS.

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

Mrs. Smith was born March 5, 1946, in Stuttgart, AR to the late Jim Vance and Louise Kinder Mordecai. She taught school for over...

Feb 25, 2026

Faye Dulaney, 90, of Columbus, MS, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her residence.

There will be a private family graveside. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, Ms entrusted with all arrangements.

Mrs. Dulaney was born March 28, 1935, in Houlka, MS, to the late Thomas Green Bray and Ethel Modina Bray. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Fairview...

Feb 22, 2026

A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Joyce Jean Ailene Bolton Smith met her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and gentle strength.

The visitation will be Friday, February 27, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. The funeral service will follow at...

Feb 20, 2026

Julie McMullin, 78 of Houston, MS, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at her residence.

A visitation will be on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.

Julie was born September 12, 1947, in Houston, MS, to the late Ellis Adron and Jewel Lorene Dendy. She enjoyed working at Columbus Marble Works for more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...