Columbus, GA Obituaries

Bessie "Louise" Gilchrist, 81, of Fortson, Georgia, was born August 1, 1945, in Cadiz, Kentucky, and passed away September 12, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia. Louise was beloved and deeply cherished, re...

Jeanette Arevalo Corcega Kim, 68, passed away September 10, 2026, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Jeanette was born on April 4, 1958, in Liliw, Laguna, Philippines, At the age of 12, Je...

Johnny “Steve” Rushing, 64, of Salem, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Steve was born on May 22, 1962, to Christine and Bobby Rushing in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He ...

James Paul Sweeney, II or affectionately known as “Sweeney”, “Jimmy”, and “Pawpaw”, 65, of Columbus, GA, passed away on September 6, 2026. Jimmy was born on March 27, 1961, to Kathleen Greene Sweene...

Jean Allison Young Killebrew, 67, of Columbus, Georgia, formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026. Jean attended Auburn University, where she was a member of Alpha ...

Jack Collins passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 6, 2026. He was the son of Jasper Robert Collins and Mae Thompson Collins. Born in Barnesville Georgia on November 8, 1935, he e...

Kenneth Wayne Smith October 30, 1932 – September 5, 2026 LTC (Ret) Kenneth Wayne Smith passed away peacefully on Sept. 5, 2026, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on a farm near Newport, P...

Gloria Jean Bass Hodge, of Smith Station, Alabama, passed away at her home on September 4, 2026 into the arms of her Savior. She was born on January 6, 1943, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late George S...

Christopher Scott Smith passed on September 4, 2026, at the age of 45. Born on January 9, 1981, in Columbus, Georgia, Christopher lived in Columbus, Georgia. Christopher is survived by his parents, S...

Joe Earl Murphree, 86, passed away on September 2, 2026. Born September 30, 1939, Joe will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew him. Joe valued learning and the stea...

Jennifer Michele Moss, age 53, passed away on September 1, 2026, peacefully after a valiant fight against cancer, entering rest surrounded by her loving family. Born February 6, 1973, and raised in Co...

Marian Young (93), of Fortson, GA, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Monday, August 31. She was surrounded by her loving family, who will all miss her greatly. A graveside service will be ...

Lloyd Lewis passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on December 18, 1948.

Elizabeth Ross passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on September 7, 1942, she was 83.

Kathleen Lokey Bishop Jones passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by three generations of devoted loved ones. She was born on September 10, 1934 in Atlanta, the eldest of ...

Richard Lee Tysinger, 87, of Columbus, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Visitation will be held at Morningside Baptist Church, 6065 Morningside Dr, Columbus, GA 31909, F...

Fernwood “Fern” Pitts Griffin, 71, passed away on August 27, 2026. Born June 4, 1955, in Eufaula, Alabama, Fern was raised in Pittsview, Alabama, and later resided in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Throu...

Elexus “Lexy” Nicole Daniel, age 22, was born December 1, 2003, in Columbus, Georgia, and passed away August 28, 2026. Lexy will be remembered as a cherished daughter, mother, sister, and friend whose...

Grover Horace Melvin Jr. passed on August 25, 2026, at the age of 67. Born September 30, 1958, Grover was a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

Nicole “Nikki” E. Karastury, age 35, of Waverly Hall, GA, passed on August 17, 2026. She was born December 23, 1990, in Columbus, Georgia; the daughter of the late Paul Karastury Jr. and Lisa Johnson...

Alicia McCullough, age 45, of Fortson, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026. She was born to Franklin Ivey McCullough and Claudia Martin on April 6, 1981 in Columbus, Georgia Alicia w...

Maxine Rosenberg Schiffman, 100, of Columbus, GA, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Spring Harbor. Mrs. Schiffman was born June 26, 1926, in Columbus, GA, daughter of the late Mark Friedlander ...

James "Ken" Kenneth Robinson passed on August 15, 2026, at the age of 67, he was born on April 2, 1959, in Columbus, Georgia. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Striffler-Hamby...

Sandra Annette Maier passed on August 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Sandra was a resident of Columbus, Georgia. A Visitation will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, on ...

Eddie Dunbar passed on August 14, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on March 6, 1961, Eddie lived in Columbus, Georgia.

Karen Lea Pritchett, age 59, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, faith, and cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Karen w...

Hamilton James Johnson, age 20, of Columbus, Georgia died Thursday, August 13, 2026. A visitation for friends and family will be held on August 20, 2026, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary in Columbus, Georg...

Lowell Arthur Littrell, 77, was born February 7, 1949, in Appleton, Tennessee, and passed away on August 12, 2026. He was a longtime resident of Columbus, Georgia. Those who knew Lowell remember a ma...

Aartje, “Sis’ Dionne, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, on August 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of a life lived simply. Sis was born on October 30, 1940 in Hollan...

Gerald “Jerry” Vincent Bartsch, 88, was born April 8, 1938, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and died August 9, 2026. A former resident of Columbus, Georgia, Jerry was residing in Lexington, Kentucky with...

Aaron Hershel Jackson Sr., of Columbus, Ga., passed away Sunday, August 9th, 2026, at the age of 96. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, at Parkhill Cemetery f...

Michael Ray Kite, age 62, passed away on August 8, 2026. Born April 1, 1964, in Columbus, Georgia, Michael lived with deep roots in the place that first shaped him and remained close to his heart. ...

Roy Wells Jernigan, age 73, passed away peacefully at Piedmont Columbus Regional, with his family at his side, on August 9, 2026. Roy was born on November 18, 1952, in Columbus, Georgia to Ernest L. ...

Anthony Norman, 65, passed away on August 7, 2026. Born September 19, 1960, Anthony will be remembered with deep respect and lasting affection by all who knew him. He was truly beloved, and his presen...

Wilson Harold Butts, of Waverly Hall, Georgia, passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 70. Born February 10, 1956, in Columbus, Georgia, Wilson was the son of the late William Pierce Butts and ...

Doris Ward Rowe, 95, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 in her home surrounded by family. Doris Ward Rowe was born in Slocomb, Alabama in 1931. She was the daughter of the late Charley and Leola Kill...

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, to...

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...