Columbia, MS Obituaries

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...

Gracie Janette "Cricket" Edwards, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by her family on December 5, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born in Marion County to J.P. and Etta Baughman where sh...

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...