Columbus, GA Obituaries

Durwood Cooper Jr. passed on June 22, 2026, at the age of 73.

Frances Jean Grierson, 95, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on August 2, 2026. Born on December 2, 1930, Frances’ life was marked by steadfast devotion to those she loved and a quiet dignity that rem...

Carole Dobbins Hart, 76, of Columbus, Georgia, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 1, 2026. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the ...

Keith Stephen Carew passed on July 31, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on May 28, 1974, Keith was a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

Clinton Ray Austin, 81, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on August 1, 2026. Born October 23, 1944, in Florida, he was a resident of Alpharetta, Georgia. Clinton built his life with the s...

Margaret Zech, age 93, passed away on July 31, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Margaret was born on October 16, 1932, in Barnet, England, to Francesco Humberto Visconti and Hele...

Raymond “Johnny” Edward Shepherd, 62, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away at his home on July 30, 2026. Born in Fairbanks, Alaska on March 27, 1964—during the Great Alaskan Earthquake, which he playfull...

Sean R Kennedy passed on July 29, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on November 14, 1976, in Columbus, Georgia, Sean lived in Hamilton, Georgia. A Visitation will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Fish...

Edward O'Neal Berdeaux, 84, passed away on July 28, 2026. Born on December 9, 1941, Edward was deeply beloved and will be remembered with enduring respect and affection by all who knew him. For mor...

Elizabeth Jeanette Mitchell, age 86, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on July 29th, 2026. Jeanette was born on March 7, 1940 to Imogene and Alvie W. Ford at St. Francis Hospital of Columbus, Georgia....

Pamela Elaine Trant passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on February 22, 1961, in Columbus, Georgia, Pam lived in Columbus, Georgia. Pam was preceded in death by Zephaniah Trant, Hilda A...

Wilbur Dean Brescia, 69, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Hospice of Columbus, Georgia, following a long illness. The family will hold a private memorial service. Born on February 1, 1957, t...

Brenda Gail Beiswenger, 69, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on July 27, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. Brenda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life wa...

Barbara D. Moore, 93, of Columbus, Georgia, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, July 26, 2026. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM at First Bap...

Arthur “Art” Angell Jr, beloved broadcaster, businessman, philanthropist, and friend to so many, passed away on July 27, 2026 at the age of 88. Born on April 5, 1938, in Massachusetts, Art lived a lif...

Alma Frances Bradley King Lolley passed peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Columbus, GA at the age of 107. Mercifully, no one ever called her “Alma”, and she was known to everyone either as Franc...

Lelia Mae Jones Anderson, 80, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on July 20, 2026. Born on June 5, 1946, in Uniontown, Alabama, Lelia was the seventh of nine children and grew up working alongside her ...

Joan Colquitt was born in Thomaston, GA, to the late J. Truman and Jeanette Trice on March 20, 1933. She passed away at home on July 21, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wynnto...

Shirley Whitten, 87, was born on November 22, 1938, and passed away on July 21, 2026. She will be remembered as a beloved presence in the lives of those who knew her, and her absence will be felt deep...

Kenneth Wilson Goolsby, 74, of Cataula, GA, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Mr. Goolsby was born on August 17, 1951, in Hamilton, GA, son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Audrey Hewitt Goolsby. ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Alexis O'Malley-Thomas, who departed this life on July 19, 2026, at the age of 66. Maureen was born on October 12, 1959, in Columbus, G...

Anthony “Ant” Chukwuma Onochie, 18, of Columbus, Georgia, was born in Columbus, Georgia on September 18, 2007, and passed away on July 11, 2026. Ant was deeply cherished and beloved, and will be remem...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry Allen Hedden, who entered the gates of heaven on July 12,2026. He was a man of quiet strength, unwavering determination, and a heart that loved deep...

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled. Neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 (KJV) Ashlei Janay Williams “Turtle...

Sidney Harvey Levine, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the age of 91. Sid was born in New London, CT to the late William and Caroline Pinkowicz Levine. He graduated from Ne...

Carol Potter Hendrix, 73, of Columbus, Georgia, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1953 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Evelyn Miles Potter and Seymore Edward Potter. A bit ...

William Sloan Flournoy, Sr. of Columbus, Georgia passed away July 11, 2026. He was born November 1, 1950 to his late parents Martha Rachel and Robert Josiah Flournoy of Columbus and he was a life-long...

Annie “Ruth” Cliatt Houser Gilbert, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a hard working business woman and a faithfully strong Christian, born July 8, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and passed away on ...

Mr. Larry Holland, affectionately known as Dutch, passed away on July 9, 2026 after a brief illness. Born on March 21, 1952 in Newport News, VA, Larry was the fifth child of the late Arthur and Loui...

Syble Wylena (Boddy) Fountain, 95, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia. She was born in Columbus on October 16, 1930, the eldest of three siblings. She was preceded in death by her husb...

Charlotte Adams Clark, 94, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. A service will be held in the Linwood Cemetery Chapel in Columbus, Georgia on ...

Just before noon on July 5, 2026, ‘Dee’ began her journey to her perfect eternity. There to walk her home were her parents, some of her siblings, dearly missed friends, and the love of her life, King....

Joe Gray Southern passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 76. Joe lived in Columbus, Georgia. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus,...

Lee Purtlebaugh passed on July 7, 2026, at the age of 74, having been born on November 28, 1951, and residing in Cusseta, Georgia.

Jamison Ray Sankey, 56, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1969, in Columbus, Georgia. Jamison’s life reflected a steady compassion and a quiet resilience—qua...

Betty Jane Richardson passed on July 7, 2026, at the age of 97, born October 7, 1928, in Columbus, Georgia, and a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

Mary Frances Sharp, 81, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on July 3, 2026. Born on March 3, 1945, Mary Frances will be remembered with enduring affection by all who knew her. She is preceded in ...

Jane Spence Adams, 89, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on July 4, 2026. Born April 13, 1937, in LaGrange, Georgia, Jane lived a life marked by steady devotion to others, quiet strength, and a kindne...

Jeanette M. Jones, 94 of Columbus Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Jeanette was born February 1, 1932, at Walkertown, WV. The beloved daughter of the late Hershel Gaston Clar...

Dennis Michael Smith, 81, of Cataula, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Dennis was born on June 20, 1945, in Columbus, Georgia to Dorothy and Clyde Smith. He spent many ye...

Helen Christian, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026 at The Gardens at Calvary. She was born June 18, 1929 to James and Ruby Quinn. Helen grew up in Columbus GA and graduated from Jordan h...

Teresa Jane Rathel McGuire, 62, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on June 29, 2026. She was born on December 2, 1963, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the la...

Edward Russell, age 87, passed on June 30, 2026. Edward, commonly known as Earl, was born on September 19, 1938, in Columbus, Georgia to the late Jessie Jackson Russell Sr. and Anna Lee Russell. Ear...

Mr. Gregory Brown was born February 26, 1963 in Richland Stewart County, Georgia to the late Mr. Willie Albert Brown, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mary Jane Brown. He received his education at the private in...

Walter Edward Baker passed on June 29, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on January 6, 1957, Walter was a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

Ronald “Ron” O’Neal Sanders, 62, of Mauk, Georgia, passed away on June 28, 2026. Born December 12, 1963, in Columbus, Georgia, Ron was the beloved only child of the late Alfus O’Neal Sanders and the l...

Bettye Barbara Timmons Spence, 99, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 at Piedmont Northside Hospital in Columbus, GA, with her niece, Suzanne and their dog, Aspen, by her side. Bettye was born o...

Michael Magill, 67, of Columbus, Georgia, was born March 28, 1959, and died June 27, 2026. Michael served in the Air Force, a commitment that reflected the steady sense of duty and respect with which...

Ena Gann, 85, passed away on June 24, 2026. Born on December 12, 1940, in Itawamba County, Mississippi, Ena’s life was rooted in steady devotion, quiet strength, and a deep respect for home and famil...

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...