Columbus High School Mississippi Alumni Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Earnestine GrayNovember 14, 1947 – July 23,2025With deep love and heavy hearts, the family of Mrs. Earnestine Gray announces her peaceful transition from this life. Born on November 14, 1947, in Stringtown, Mississippi to the late Joseph Wright Sr. and Lillie Mae (Wigfield) ...

Carole Lynn Henry 87 of Quitman passed away Monday September 29 2025 at McClelland Compassionate Care in Meridian. She was born Thursday November 4 1937. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday October 1 2025 at 1030 am at Newton County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Bob Followell officiating. She ...

Dr. George Peter Papacostas 52 of Wilmington Ohio passed away on Wednesday February 4 2026 following a brief illness. Born on April 8 1973 at the U.S. Air Force Base in Columbus Mississippi George lived in Canton Ohio for most of his childhood. As a student at Central Catholic High School George exc...

Leatrice "Lee" Randle 89 of Staunton IL passed away at 1215 AM on Saturday January 24 2026 at Staunton Health Rehab Center in Staunton IL. She was born January 18 1937 in Litchfield IL the daughter of the late Wilbur Victoria DuBree. She married Vernon Randle on September 15 1956 he preceded her ...

Jerry Fair 78 of East Alton IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 19 2025 following a sudden cardiac event. Jerry graduated from North Vernon High School in 1964 and briefly attended the University of Cincinnati before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He proudly served for four ye...

Carol went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 11 2024 at the age of 82. Carol was born in New York New York on August 29 1941 to the late Joseph Cerzosie and Flora De Hann Cerzosie. She was the youngest of 5 children. She attended Grace A. Dodge High School in the Bronx New...

David Joseph Nemmers 91 of Winfield KS passed away Saturday January 24 2026 at his home attended by family. Visitation will be at Holy Name Catholic Church on January30 at 5 PM followed by a rosary at 6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 31 at 10 AM with burial and military honor...

David Joseph Nemmers 91 of Winfield KS passed away Saturday January 24 2026 at his home attended by family. Visitation will be at Holy Name Catholic Church on January30 at 5 PM followed by a rosary at 6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on January 31 at 10 AM with burial and military honor...

Betty Pittman Parker 91 of Midnight Mississippi passed away on Friday November 28 2025 at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley MS. A woman of grace faith and quiet strength Betty lived a life centered on family service her love for God and the beauty of His creation. Betty was born on March 12...

Elbert Brown Jr. was born May 3 1971 in Cleveland Mississippi to Elbert Brown Sr. and the late Atline Brown. Elbert expressed hope in Christ at an early age. He was a member of Pace Miracle Deliverance Church under the leadership of his auntmother the late Pastor Rosie M. Birge. After the passing of...

Lawrence "Larry" Jerome Ellefson 85 of Millport Alabama passed away peacefully on Sunday September 28 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in Rockford Illinois in 1940 he was the third child of Glenn and Lucille Ellefson. Larry Loved life and had a remarkabe spirit he loved...

Larry Funderburk 75 of Millport Alabama passed away on Thursday September 18 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus Mississippi. There will be a memorial service on Monday September 22 2025 at 1100 a.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1000 11 00 ...

Ravalon Aldo Matfield II 51 was suddenly called to rest on December 28 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to the union of Valerie Amy and Ravalon Aldo Matfield Sr. on October 23 1974 in Clarksdale Mississippi. As a child Ravalon was the familys "Lil Jr." he was full of rambunctious energ...

Mr. Edward Lee Kimbrough age 84 passed from this life on Saturday January 17 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus Ohio. He was born on November 3 1941 in Lexington Mississippi to Thomas and Sarah Simmons Kimbrough Sr. both parents preceded him in death. On November 28 ...