Columbia, MS Obituaries

Carolyn Jean Driver, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 27, 2025. She was born in Raleigh, Mississippi, to Alexander Hamilton Thornton and Hettie Myrtle Thornton. Carolyn dedi...

Joan Brydon, of Kokomo, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born to Forrest and Edwina Rasch and has been a resident of Marion County since 1999. Joan w...

Kevin Ray O'Brien was born on November 14, 2025, in Hattiesburg, MS, and was carried to Heaven on angel wings on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Kevin's memory will be forever cherished by his parents, ...

Shirley Ruth Smith (née Beadle), age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, in Bush, LA. Born on February 18, 1933, in Lake Arthur, LA, Shirley was the daughter of Marvin and Alma Be...

Harry J. Bennett, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born in Marion County to Homer and Faye Bennett where he has remained a lifelong residen...

Georgia Ruth Kennedy, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed from this life into God’s presence on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Columbia, Mississippi to George and Mary Masse...

Ethan “Uncle EE” Baughman, age 25, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He worked in landscaping and was a member of Bogalusa First Church in Bogalusa, LA and the Rebel Riders Motorcycle Club w...

On November 12, 2025, Dalina Kelley, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence at the age of 58. She was born in Montgomery, Alabama and graduated from Dexter High School in ...

Mazie Pittman Crump, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born in Marion County to Eddie and Eva Mae Pittman wh...

James Leonard Byrn, of Silver Creek, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born in Ada, Oklahoma to Roy Leonard and Vivian Virginia Pettit Byrn and graduated f...

Linda Patterson, age 79 of Sumrall, MS, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Myrtles Nursing Center in Columbia, MS. She was a greeter with Walmart when she retired and then became a homemaker....

Mitch Anthony, age 62 of Darbun, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He always felt blessed that God allowed him to s...

Charlotte Jones McCain, of Sandy Hook, Mississippi, went to be with Jesus on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born in Tylertown, Mississippi as one of six children to Henry and Inez...

Van Henry Smith, 81, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born in Columbia, Mississippi, to Van Wayne and Madeline Smith, he graduated from Columbia High...

Micky Dawn Polk Peak, age 48 of Foxworth, MS passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Marion General Hospital in Columbia, MS. She was primarily a homemaker and attended Pine Burr Church of the Lord Je...

Carol Seymour, age 78, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at her residence in Foxworth, MS. She received a Master's of Education and had a long fulfilling career as an educator and was a member o...

Reverend John E. Watts, age 97, of Purvis, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Visitation will be held Friday, October 17, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home in...

Maybert Marie Bourn, age 44 of Oak Vale, MS passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. She enjoyed lending her talent as a caterer with Turkey Leg Catering and wa...

Hilda C. Freeman, of Lumberton, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Tylertown, Mississippi to Hubert and Edwina Culpepper. Hilda lived a simple li...

Grace Butler Price transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Born January 28, 1928, to Jeff and Minnie Ginn Butler, Grace was blessed to live 97 years, 8 months, and 11 days. Sh...

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family, Hazel Phillips, of Melville, Louisiana, peacefully passed from this life into God’s presence at the age of 85. She was born in Opelo...

Edna Williamson Morris, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed from this life into God’s presence on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in Mendenhall, Mississippi as one of eight chil...

Shryl Ann Perry,age 62 was born in Corpus Christi, TX and passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025 at her residence in Foxworth, MS.. She was the daughter of the late Barbara Ann Cot’e and E...

Wayne Beasley, age 69 of Foxworth, MS passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Hattiesburg, MS. He gave 51 years of employment to the offshore industry, working most recently with Petroleum Marine Servi...

Cynthia O’Bryant, age 65 and resident of Tylertown, MS, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Hattiesburg, MS. She worked 17 years with Fortenberry Meat Processing and was of the Pentecostal faith....

Lillian Bernice Carney, of Foxworth, Mississippi, peacefully passed from this life into God’s presence on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born in Nimmons, Arkansas and has been ...

Emma Jerlene “Jerrye” Lamousin, of Columbia, Mississippi, died October 2, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born and raised in the Improve Community where her father farmed 80 acres. Jerrye worked for b...

Phenie Dyess Stogner of Carson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the age of 84. She was born in Carson to Joe and Olive Dyess where she has remained a l...

Mrs. Janice McAllister, 69, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Janice dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband ...

Steve Stewart, age 72 passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his residence in Navasota, TX. He resided in Columbia, MS until relocating to Texas to further his education and career. Steve was a g...

After a five year battle with breast and lung cancer, Glenda Ratliff Pierce, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed from this life into God’s presence on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 77. She ...

Barney Keith Stringer- a father, grandfather, son, husband, and friend to all- passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Forrest General Hospital at the age of 72. He was loved and surrounded by f...

Daisy Lou McCraw Hubler, age 92, of Dickson, TN, passed away on August 25, 2025. Daisy was born on July 7, 1933, in Columbia, MS, to the late Zachary Hedgepeth and Dollie Hedgepeth Lowery. Among the t...

Joe Walters, age 70, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his residence in Sumrall, MS. He worked for a short time in the oilfield industry before becoming a self-employed electrician. Joe was ...

George Brent Crain, age 58, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Marion General Hospital in Columbia, MS. He was born in Bogalusa, LA and was a longtime resident of Columbia where he worked in va...

Pearline A. Givens, of the Tilton Community of Jayess, Mississippi, left this earth to be with her Lord in heaven on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born in Jayess to Dewitt and ...

Sandra Lynn Freeman, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 57. She was a lifelong resident of Columbia. Lynn enjoyed the simple things in life and loved the t...

Raner Wilson Pounds, of Kokomo, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi to Russell and Lizza Pounds and has remained a lifelong resi...

Betty Crawley, age 89 of Florence, MS entered into heaven on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. A former resident of Monticello, MS, she worked with various companies including Rutter-Rex in Columbia, MS. Ul...

Deborah Evans, age 71, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 in Jackson, MS. Deborah was born in Steubenville, Ohio and was a longtime resident of Foxworth, MS. She enjoyed a rewarding career at The ...

Glenda Cooper, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born in Columbia to Ray and Deloris Badon where she has remained a lifelong resident. Glenda ...

Allen Joe “Big Al” Case, of Sumrall, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born in Columbia to Albert and Jean Case and remained a lifelong resident of Marion...

Beverly Lynn Owens, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the age of 61. She was born in Marion County to Kathleen and William Warren, Jr. ...

Shannon Machell Broom, of Kokomo, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 42. She enjoyed puzzles, playing games, and spending time with family and friends relaxing around...

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Hilburn, Sr., of Foxworth, Mississippi, peacefully passed from this life into God’s presence on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to ...

Elwood "Pete" Berry, Jr. of Sandy Hook, MS, passed from this life into God’s presence on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born in Tylertown, MS to Elwood “Buster” Berry, Sr. and Ouid...

Patsy Moore Brister, age 88, of Yantis, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. A private graveside for Patsy was held Monday, July 28, 2025 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia, MS.

Sarah Colbert “Sally” Shaw, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 85. A native of Columbia, she was a born to Nelle and David Colbert, Sr. Sa...

Billie Faye Simmons, of Sumrall, Mississippi, passed from this life into God’s presence on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 71. She grew up in Morgantown, Mississippi and has been a resident of Lam...

E. A. “Porky” Breeland, of Bassfield, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born in Hammond, Louisiana to Preston and Ernestine and has been a resident of Marion...