Columbus, GA Obituaries

Brenda Carol Bloodworth, 75, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on March 5, 2026. Brenda was beloved and cherished by all who knew her. Brenda was born on November 20, 1950. She graduated from Jordon ...

Philip Edward Cain, 77, of Fortson, Georgia, passed away on March 3, 2026, at Columbus Hospice House. He was born November 17, 1948, to the late Elisha Judkins Cain and Margaret Lucie Maroney Cain. ...

Clifford “Sonny” Lee Lipford Jr. was born February 21, 1934, in Muscogee, Georgia, and passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 92. A beloved, hard-working man, Sonny lived in Columbus, Georgia, an...

Mazie L. White, age 100, of Columbus, GA, formerly of Salem, AL, passed away on March 2, 2026. She was born May 17, 1925, in Pahokee, Florida; the daughter of Grover and Pearl Cranford. Mazie was hone...

Mr. Russell Wayne Sparks, age 65, was born on November 25, 1960, and passed away on February 28, 2026. He was a resident of Phenix City, Alabama. After this introduction, Russell will be remembered as...

Virginia Ovelene Cochran, 90, passed away on March 2, 2026. Born April 1, 1935 in Ringgold, Georgia to the late Earl and Iduma Grant, Virginia was a resident of Columbus, Georgia. Virginia is survi...

William Edward Pyron, 88, of Phenix City, Alabama died peacefully with his family by his side at Piedmont Midtown while under the care of the wonderful staff of the 8th floor ICU. A visitation will b...

Linda Coulter passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on January 3, 1948 in Greenwood, SC to the late Billy Shaw and Inez Hudson Shaw. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother...

George Andrew "Andy" Farmer, age 81 passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A family graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating in Park...

James Stanford, a beloved figure, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 11, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Sarah Crosby Stanford and James C. Stanford, Sr. James le...

Charlotte Louise McRae Johnson of Columbus, Georgia passed away on February 22, 2026 at the age of 86. She was born in Picher, Oklahoma on December 20, 1939 to the late Eunice Hurt Bolin and Leroy Bol...

James H. Gallops, Jr. 74, of Cataula, GA passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1951 in Columbus, GA to the late James H. Gallops, Sr. and Johnnie Harper. James was born and...

Steven Donald Oliver, a resident of Cataula, Georgia, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on February 20, 1971, Steven was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, known for hi...

Montgomery Edward “Monty” Thorne, Sr., 93, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on the morning of Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Frida...

William Franklin Armstrong Sr., a beloved and cherished individual, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on February 17, 1935. William graduated with an associate's degree ...

Roger Alan Bates, born on September 29, 1968, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 57. Roger attended Columbus High School; professionally, he was a devoted grocery clerk, known for his w...

Dennis Ray Kilgore, 73, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST at Fort Mitchell Na...

Mellie Schwob Fountain, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of February 17, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1929, in Cottondale, Florida, to G. Cleveland Eldridge and Christi...

Ramón Capó Rosario passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Phenix City, Alabama, at the age of 98. Born on May 20, 1927 in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ruperto Capó and Es...

Kourtenay Shanne’ Jackson, affectionately known as “Nay” or “Nay Nay,” was born on November 28, 1991, in Akron, Ohio to Aaron and Danita Jackson. She was the youngest of three children and the only gi...

Arthur Lee Atwood, a hard-working and honest man, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on March 19, 1959, in Elwood, Indiana, Arthur's life was characterized by dedication to his f...

Felipe Ramon Castillo, 94, went to be with his Lord on February 14, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia while surrounded by family. He was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico on October 22, 19...

David Brown, born on June 14, 1959, in Columbus, Georgia, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 66. A beloved member of his community, David's life was marked by dedication, family, and a pa...

The Honorable William Walter Rambo, born August 27, 1974, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 14th. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at 3 pm...

Marie Annette Brazil Thompson, 70, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Marie was born on March 9, 1955, in Moses Lake, Washington, to Bonnie Mae Johns and TSgt John Fra...

Mrs. Ollie Green Belk, 98, formerly of Columbus, Georgia passed away at her home in Buena Vista, Georgia on February 15, 2026. She was born in Coffee County, Alabama on November 25, 1927 to the late...

Brenda Spivey Hall, of Columbus, Georgia passed from this life into the eternal embrace of her Savior on February 13, 2026. A 1960 graduate of Jordan Vocational High School, Brenda began her career in...

Frances was born in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Ester Elizabeth MaGee and Emmet Stanley Vaughan. She loved being from a big family in Virginia. She married her first husband and moved to Florida...

Anupa Shah at age 51, passed away in her sleep with her husband and youngest son beside her on February 13, 2025, at her home in Columbus, Georgia. As an immigrant to the United States, she was origin...

On 12 Feb 2026, Sherian Ann Ferguson (nee Wilson), devoted wife of the late George William Ferguson, Jr., beloved mother of Stacy Lyn Long (the late Larry Alvin Long, II) and Nicole Brook Beyer (Augus...

John Wesley Kimbrough, born on March 4, 1944, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 81. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 27, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Striffler-Hamby Mo...

Aiko Sakamoto Lane, 94, of Columbus Georgia, bid her final Sayonara, Wednesday, 11 February 2026. She was born in Tochigi, Japan on November 7, 1931 to Monzo and Kiyono (Tazuka) Sakamoto. Aiko loved ...

On December 6, 1973, in Boston, Massachusetts, a joyful day was given to us when Raymond Vinnie III was born. On February 11, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia, a mournful day arrived. We lost Raymond’s body...

Jack Eatman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11th at Thrive at Green Island in Columbus, Georgia with his wife, Anne, by his side. He was surrounded by family and friends during his last...

Jerry Allen Craft passed peacefully at his home on February 10, 2026 at the sweet old age of 93. He was born to Mark and Lottie Craft on December 7, 1932 at their Mill home at Number 6 Poplar St., Bi...

Mr. Marvin “Lamar” Bryer of Columbus, GA. The son of the late Sennie (Wardlaw) Bryer. On Monday, February 9, 2026, he was granted his angel wings. His final days were spent surrounded by family that h...

Yvonne Sharp Banks, age 75, entered eternal rest on February 9, 2026, peacefully surrounded by those who loved her most. Born on April 2, 1950, in Atlanta, GA, she was the cherished daughter of the la...

Robert "Petey" Cox passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 68. A visitation will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, located at 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, 31907, on February 12, 2026, from...

Grace Long, born on July 6, 1971, in Columbus, Georgia, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 54. She was a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

Jaden Alexandra Vilches, aged 21, passed away on February 4, 2026. Jaden was born on December 22, 2004 and was a resident of Columbus, Georgia. Jaden was laid to rest at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon...

Brenda Sue Morgan, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on November 25, 1952. Brenda was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a proud grandmother whose...

Elizabeth Burgess “Betty” Aglialoro passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 1, 2026 at the age of 98. She was born in Decatur Alabama on August 13, 1927 to the l...

Mr. Clifford Carl Drew, 72, of Columbus, GA passed on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at St. Francis - Emory Healthcare. Mr. Drew was born November 10, 1953 at Charity Hospital to the late Mr. David and Vel...

Joyce Neva Wilson Chalmers, 94, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Born December 10, 1931, in Wake Forest, North Carolina, she was the youngest of nine children born to ...

Chief Petty Officer John Kimbrough Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, service, discipline, and unwavering devotion to family. Born on March...

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Maria Carmen Turner. Maria passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 97, surrounded by her family. Born on March 1, 19...

Carlos Lee Houston, age 53, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2026. Carlos was born on January 7, 1973, the beloved son of the late Jerald A. Houston and Cristina (Houston...

Donald Scott Edmonds was born on November 11, 1956, in Germany. He passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 69. A visitation will be held at Altman Memorial Baptist Church, located at 8960 Veter...

William “Sonny” Henry Lee V, 67, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1958, to Marian Claire and William Henry Lee, IV in Columbus, Georgia. Sonny ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Albert “Grant” Gallatin Grantham IV on January 26, 2026. Grant graduated from Augusta University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesi...