Columbus, GA Obituaries

Anthony "Ant" Chukwuma Onochie passed on July 11, 2026, at the age of 18; Ant was born on September 18, 2007, in Columbus, Georgia, and was a resident of Columbus, Georgia. Visitation for Family an...

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 ...

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 away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 74.

Jamison Ray Sankey passed on June 17, 2026, at the age of 56, having been born on June 20, 1969, in Columbus, Georgia. Jamison was a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

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...

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...

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...

Stephen Mark Noell, 64, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026. Born on May 14, 1962, in Columbus, Stephen lived a life defined by service, love of family, laughter, and unwavering patriotism. A gra...

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 ...