Obituaries

Christopher Charles Mauldin, 49, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away January 27, 2023, after a fierce battle of pancreatic cancer for 9 years. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Parkhill Cemetery according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA 31907. He was born in Columbus, Georgia on October 11, 1973. He grew up in Harris County, where he developed a passion for racing dirt bikes and restoring muscle cars. He was a...

Cheryl Denise Vannoy Hill, 67, of Columbus, GA, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Jones County, GA. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2023 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Glenn Martin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. A private interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery. Cheryl was born February 13, 1955 in Columbus, GA to the late Hurshel...

Edwin “Eddie” John Sanders, III, 77, of Columbus, GA died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Columbus Hospice House. A private service will be held at a later date according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Eddie was born January 19, 1946 in Macon, GA to the late Edwin John Sanders, Jr. and Ellen Ragen Sanders. He worked as an accountant for Easter Seals in West Georgia. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. He loved to golf,...

Kumuda Vrishabhendra passed peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Kumuda came to the U.S. from Mysore, India in 1972 to join her husband, Madappa Vrishabhendra (Vishu), who was studying for his master’s degree in civil and structural engineering at the University of Mississippi. Kumuda began her career as a teacher in the Eufaula City School System in Eufaula, AL where her husband had started working as a design engineer at American...

    Marquetta Marie Brown, 67, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Evangel Church in Columbus, Georgia, with Pastors Paul Thomas and Bud Rupel officiating. The family will receive guests immediately following the service. Marquetta, better known to her family and friends as Skeet, was born on April 27, 1955, to Bobby and Katherine Miller. She is known for...

Dr. Zenaida Mipalar Sambitan,77, of Midland, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her residence. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 28, 2023 at St. Anne Catholic Church Father Scott Winchel officiating. A rosary will be held at 10:30 AM at the church. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, January 27, 2023 with a rosary starting at 6:00 PM in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907....

Mary Joyce Goodwin, 74, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, January 21, 2023, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Born March 31, 1948, to the late Queenus “John” and Agnes Chaney in Carrolton, Georgia,...

SGM (Ret.) Ronald E. Hart, 78, of Columbus, GA passed on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with 75th Ranger Regiment Chaplain Brad Kattelmann officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Interment with full military honors will be held at Ft. Benning Main Post...

Judith “Judy” Medlock, 83, of Columbus, Georgia, died Friday, January 20, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. David Lix officiating. Interment will be held at Park Hill Cemetery following the service at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2023 at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA, 31907. Judy...

Ava Caroline Wilson, age 16, entered into her heavenly home on January 19, 2023. Ava was born on January 18, 2007, to her parents Chey and Jill Wilson, in Columbus, Georgia. A celebration of life service will be held 3:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2023 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Ava was so special to her family, especially her loving and devoted parents....