Columbus, GA Obituaries

Ena Gann passed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 85, having been born on December 12, 1940.

Diane Marie Canady, 82, passed away on June 24, 2026. Born August 17, 1943, Diane will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew and loved her. She loved God and cherished...

Sylvia Dale Robinson, 83, was born in Greenville South Carolina. Joyful, loving, determined, and fierce is preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. Sides and Sarah Bond Sides, along with her twin ...

Marcelle Bartlett passed away on June 22, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. She will be remembered for her kind heart, quick wit, and unwavering love for her family and friend...

Michael A. Delgado, of Columbus, GA passed away on June 21, 2026, after a long illness. Mr. Delgado served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, retiring at the rank of TSGT in the Analysis and Resear...

Betty Stonell Richardson (Mawmaw) was born March 20, 1933, in Columbus, Georgia. She passed on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her son’s home with family by her side. Betty attended Jordan Vocational Hi...

Cheryl Brookshire passed on January 10, 2025, at the age of 76.

Donald Anthony was born on June 23rd, 1947, to Emmett and Odessa Anthony. He was the first born and their only son. He had two sisters, Becky Morgan and Bonnie Back, that he loved and cherished dearly...

Rita Swanson, 76, of Harris County, Georgia, passed away on June 17, 2026. Born on July 25, 1949, Rita will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who were blessed to know her...

Brenda Louise Strickland passed on June 17, 2026, at the age of 70. Born June 26, 1955, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Brenda lived in Columbus, Georgia.

Col. (retired) S. Joseph “Joe” Manganaro, 89, died June 16, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia. Joe was born on June 26, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska, to the late Dr. Carl J. Manganaro and Mary M. Cacioppo. A na...

Our beloved Vicki has passed on from this world to be welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus. Vicki was born on March 30, 1963, in Ft. Hood, Texas, daughter of Gloria Jean Bass Hodges, and t...

Kathryn Ann Lavallee, 70, was born August 14, 1955, in Paris, Texas, and passed away June 16, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of Phenix City, Alabama. Kat...

Matalena Manutai, age 92, of Fortson, GA, passed away on June 16, 2026. Matalena was born on August 23, 1933, in Vaiusu, Western Samoa. A visitation will be held on Saturday June, 27, 2026 at Striffl...

Larry “Wayne” Johnson, 79, was born October 19, 1946, in Thomaston, Georgia, and passed away June 16, 2026. Wayne lived in Columbus, Georgia. A visitation will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 407...

Geraldine Rose, 76, of Fortson, GA passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at home with her family by her side. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Rose will be held at 2:00PM Friday, June ...

Robert Godfrey Wilson, M.D., died on June 15, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on March 18, 1937, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his father, Robert Wood...

Fred Chester Smith passed on June 12, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on December 21, 1932, in Clarksville, Georgia, Fred lived in Columbus, Georgia.

Jack Perry Wallace born February 21, 1953, in Phenix City, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia. Visitation will be held at Striffler Hamby Mortuary, 4071 ...

SFC (Ret) Pablo Paulino, 76, was born on March 24, 1950, in Pohnpei, Micronesia, and passed away on June 15, 2026. He was a resident of Fortson, Georgia. A visitation will be held at Striffler-Hamby M...

Sabrina Smith Salas, 66, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Sabrina was born on March 12, 1960, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Freida and Floyd Smith. During her life she was k...

David Neal Wilkes, 78, passed away on June 11, 2026. Born on November 27, 1947, in Columbus, Georgia, David later lived in Ellerslie, Georgia, and remained closely connected to the community and place...

Nancy Irene Skaife, age 91, of Columbus, Georgia, passed peacefully on June 9, 2026. Born on March 14, 1935, in Takoma Park, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Brown...

Elliott Walter Mallett was born on September 17, 2025, and passed away on June 7, 2026. Though his time was brief, Elliott’s presence was unmistakable—marked by a bright happiness and a gentle spirit ...

Derrick Cecil Devins,55, passed away at home on June 6, 2026, with his loving wife, Nicole, by his side. Born March 28,1971 in Columbus, Georgia, Derrick lived a life marked by hard work and persever...

Norma Lynne Jones was born on June 22, 1964, in Hackensack, New Jersey, and passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 61. She lived in Columbus, Georgia, where she graduated from Jordan High Schoo...

Janie Howell Hancock, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Community Care of Rutherford County in Murfreesboro, TN. Janie and her late husband, Ned Hancock owned & operate...

Linda Colquitt Woodall, born September 21, 1947, in Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Athens, Georgia. A Visitation will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Roa...

Murray Mack Carroll, born February 25, 1929, in Columbus, Georgia, to Dallas and Nettie Mae Vinson Carroll, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior surrounded by the love of his fam...

Johnny E. Harp, age 65, was born on October 7, 1960 in Columbus, Georgia, and passed away on June 7, 2026. Johnny attended college at Columbus Technical College, before serving as maintenance manager...

Helen Burdell passed into the arms of her Lord on June 7, 2026, just one month shy of her centennial birthday. Helen was born to Mrs. Annie Penny Abernethy and Elbert Clinton Abernethy on July7, 1926...

Betty Smith Chancey, 96, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on June 7, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Columbus. Betty was born on December 15, 1929 to the late Mildred Clark Smith and Lawrence Cly...

Apostle Dr. Jo Anna Rochester was born on February 19, 1949, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Clifford Harold Handberry and Katie Belle Handberry. She was raised in a loving family where faith, perse...

Casimir Yarosh passed on June 5, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on July 24, 1964, in Columbus, Casimir lived in Columbus, Georgia.

Jay Davis was one of the finest tennis players Columbus, Georgia, ever produced, and he'd have been the first to tell you so — though he'd have said it with a smile, and then beaten you 6-1 to prove i...

Scarlett Noelle-Faith Ray was born on December 4, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia, and passed away on June 1, 2026. Scarlett lived in Fortson, Georgia. Scarlett found joy in the simple, shining things of...

Jeannette Powers Hall, 100, of Fortson, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Parkh...

Christine Callaway Collins, 90, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born July 14, 1935, in Graceville, Florida, she lived a life marked by steady devotion, quiet strength, and a kindnes...

Beloved daughter, sister, wife and aunt, Margo D’shone, 32, of Columbus, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at St. Francis Hospital on Friday, May 29th. Margo accomplishe...

Naomi Kicklighter passed on May 29, 2026, at the age of 88.

Sandra Campbell Morgan passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on June 20, 1957, Sandra was a resident of Seale, Alabama.

Sandra M. King, 75, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. A Rosary followed by visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Fisher Chapel at Str...

Mary R. Jones, 92 of columbus, GA passed away on May 27, 2026. Ruth, as she was known by all of her family and friends, had a long and a wonderful life! She was preceded in death by her father, Osc...

Teresa D Williams, 61, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born September 29, 1964, Teresa will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew and loved her. ...

Ross Calvin Martin, 80, passed away on May 27, 2026. Born in Indianola, MS on November 14, 1945, he was the son of Eloise Warren Ellett and Ross James Martin. He was a resident of Columbus, Georgia....

Robert Lee Tant Jr., 60, of Moreland, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Parkhill Cemetery,...

Sue Ann Edwards Dixon, 79, of Columbus, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Striffler ...

Timothy Ray Glawson passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 77, having been born on September 15, 1948, in Enterprise, Alabama, and residing in Columbus, Georgia.

Philip Stephens Jr., 89, passed away on May 24, 2026. Born June 2, 1936, Philip graduated from Columbus High in Columbus, Georgia, and later earned his degree as a Georgia Tech Graduate—an accomplishm...

Mr. Marvin Humber was born on September 18, 1948, in Columbus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his loving mother and stepfather, Patrick and Julene Sanders. He received his education in the Junc...