Columbia, MS Obituaries

Richard Joseph Bourgeois passed away at home on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the age of 88. Richard, or “Dickie,” as he was known by his loved ones, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Marrer...

Lance Bullock, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed into the presence of the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 58. He was born in Marion County where he has remained a lifelong resident. Lance li...

Hugh “Boot” Dunaway, 82, was born January 16, 1944, in Darbun, MS, and and remained a lifelong resident there until is passing on May 3, 2026. Boot’s life was marked by steady work, openhanded genero...

Brenda Powell, age 80, of Foxworth Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1945, at Walthall General Hospital and was the oldest of eleven children. Brenda mar...

Chasity Hernandez, 44, was born on January 14, 1982, in Bogalusa, LA, and passed away on April 27, 2026. A resident of Columbia, MS, Chasity will be remembered with deep respect for a life marked by s...

Elsie Phillips Sistrunk, 77, a lifelong resident Sumrall, MS passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Born on August 29, 1948, Elsie lived a life marked by compassion, steady generosity, and a thoughtf...

Earl Ray “J.R.” Price Jr., 82, departed this life for his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born on August 4, 1943, in Tylertown, Mississippi, to Earl Ray Price Sr. and Kathleen Mavis Price. ...

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, Jesse B. Elmore, Jr., of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence at the age of 78. Jesse was born in Tylertown, Mississippi to Trilba and Jesse Elmo...

Tolliver "Tucky" Jerkins, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed away at his home on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the age 73. He was born in Marion County to Tolliver and Evelyn Jerkins where he has remained ...

Rhelda F. Easterling, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Pontotoc, MS where she currently resided. She was a former resident of Natchez, MS and owned and operated Easterling Music Company...

Laura Joanna Robertson, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed from this life into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born in Rich...

Johnny Rex Ginn, of Kokomo, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the age of 62. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi to Rex and Diane Ginn and has rema...

Andy Cross, age 35 of Columbia, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Hattiesburg, MS. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist in Carriere, MS and was a career diesel mechanic and wo...

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Patsy Clinton Sanders, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence at the age of 83. She was born in Marion County to Henry and Jewell Watts, was ...

Madie Bee Dixon Robbins, age 85, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was a resident of Marion County, a homemaker, and member of New Union Missionary Baptist Church. Madie B...

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Tim Gregory, of Prentiss, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 64. He was born to Guylon and Alice Gregory and raised in Lone Star, Mississippi. Tim was employed with MD...

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Jerry Glyn "Red" Rutland, of Oakvale, Mississippi, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 73. He was born in Marion County to Mason and Francis Rutland and has been a ...

Kirk Bourgeois passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on March 4, 1961, Kirk was a resident of Columbia, Mississippi.

Glennis T. Raynes, of Carson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born in Jefferson Davis County to Cornelius and Roberta Raynes...

Ruby Hudson passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 89. Ruby was born on September 9, 1936, and was a resident of Columbia, Mississippi. No services are scheduled.

On Friday, February 27, 2026, Kenneth Nelson "Mule" Neal, Sr. passed away at the age of 75. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi to Amos and Frances Neal and has remained a lifelong resident of Marion...

Terry Grant Wilks, of Foxworth, MS, passed from this life into God's presence on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 57. He was born in Marion County, the only son of Ted Wilks Jr. and Janice Bed...

Monica “Monk” Lowery, age 50, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. She was a lifelong resident of Columbia, MS and worked as a cashier for various ...

Amber Elizabeth Thornhill passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her residence in Foxworth, MS. She was 30 years old. Amber worked as a Medical Technician with high ambitions of becoming a re...

Patrick Kyle Hutchins, of Columbia, MS, went to his heavenly home on February 14, 2026, at the age of 54, surrounded by his loving family at Marion General Hospital. Kyle fought the good fight with un...

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Janice Louise Rhoden, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed from this life at the age of 90 and is resting in the arms of Jesus. She was born in Marion County, Mississippi t...

On Friday, February 13, 2026, Helen Duke Thornton, of Columbia, Mississippi went home to be with her Lord at the age of 96. She was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Henry and Clemis Toney and was r...

Nancy Carolyn Magee, of Columbia, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born in Marion County to Arthur and Myrtle Holland and has remained ...

Viola Louise Carroll, born on April 6, 1946, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 79. Viola was a resident of Columbia, Mississippi.

On Monday, February 2, 2026, Calep Beard, of Foxworth, Mississippi, went to his heavenly home at the age of 94. He was born in Marion County to Cleveland and Sally Beard where he was raised. After mar...

Jack David Brown, of Columbia, Mississippi, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 78. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Jack was a lifel...

Rose Marie Newsom, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born in Turlock, California to Henry and Philomena Chris...

Jean Carolyn Williamson, of Foxworth, Mississippi, passed from this life into God’s presence on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born in Marion County to Ray and Eliza Fortenberry...

II Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." Donis Bracey, of the Darbun community, passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior on...

Glynn Terrell Pierce, age 73, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away on January 24, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Glynn was a hard worker his entire life, beginning as a young boy helping his father o...

Jeremy O'Neil Vines, born on October 17, 1971, in Houston, TX, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 54. He worked in various trades in life including automotive mechanics, carpentry, and mos...

David Robert Mangham, 55, passed away on January 8, 2026. David was born on March 8, 1970, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to parents Arnold Mangham and Elizabeth Eadie Mangham. He grew up in Baton Rouge an...

Carolee Maliden, born on June 18, 1969, in Columbia, MS, passed away at her residence on January 10, 2026. She was 56 years old. Carolee worked in administration with the Marion County Sheriff's Offic...

Nan Carolyn Jarrell, born on November 30, 1935, passed away on January 9, 2026, at her residence in Kokomo, MS. She was 90 years old. Nan was a bookkeeper by profession and worked at several businesse...

Myrtle Dale Lowery, born on March 18, 1941 in Currie, NC, passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 84 at her residence in Hattiesburg, MS. She was a homemaker. Myrtle Dale was a woman of faith an...

George L. Boyles, Sr., of Kokomo, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi to Inis and John R. Boyles, Sr. George served our countr...

Kenneth B. Stogner, age 63, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his residence in Foxworth, MS. He was certified as a tugboat captain and worked for 35 years when he changed course and started S ...

On Thursday, December 18, 2025, Jim Lee Ray, Jr. passed from this life into God’s presence at his home in Sumrall, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was 68 years old. Jim was...

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Allen "Sonny" McKenzie, of the Hurricane Creek Community in Mississippi, peacefully passed from this life into God's presence at the age of 76. He was born in Marion Cou...

Patricia Fortenberry Ward, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born in Marion County to Charles and Elsie Fortenberry. Patricia has lived in n...

Hilton Webster Holmes was born on March, 28, 1934 in Foxworth, Mississippi. He departed this earthly world on December 11, 2025. Hilton graduated from Columbia High School in 1952. Shortly after gr...

The uniquely charismatic “mayor of Kokomo,” Jack Toney, passed away peacefully in Hattiesburg, MS on December 10, 2025. He was 88. Except for the few years he spent teaching math to high school studen...

Sherri Pendarvis, age 66 passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. She had served as a Registered Nurse with the Marion County Correctional Facility since 20...

Mark Givens, age 63 of Westwego, LA passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA. He was the son of the late James Edward Givens, Sr. and Pearline Alexander Givens, ...

David B. Saucier, Jr., of Sumrall, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born to Candis and David Saucier, Sr. and attended Pearl River Community College. Da...