Obituaries

Michael A. Gomes, 63, of Midland, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home in Midland, GA. Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. James Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA. Burial will be held 11:30 AM Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of...

Betty K. Gibson, 90, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Arbella Nursing home in Phenix City, AL. Private services will take place at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 1:00-5:00pm, according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Betty was born November 22, 1932 in Phenix City, AL to the late William and Eula Mae King. She was married to her loving husband,...

  Kurt Patrick Heumann, age 59, died Friday March 24, 2023 in Columbus, Georgia. Kurt was born on April 14, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Donald and Shirley Heumann becoming the beloved baby brother to Donald Oscar Heumann, Jr. “Cricket” and Donna Heumann Flandry. He attended De La Salle High School and went on to graduate from Loyola University with a dual major in acting and communications. One of the highlights of his education was attending a summer course in...

Thurman "Rusty"  Russell Shaw, Jr. 61, of Upatoi, GA died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his residence.  A memorial service will be held 2:00PM April 15th, 2023 at 9 Barley ct, Ft. Mitchell, Alabama 36856. Thurman was born April 29, 1961 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Thurman R. Shaw, Sr. and Elizabeth Irvin Shaw. He loved the outdoors and was a long time member of Woodman of the World. He is survived by his daughter, Courtney Shaw of Ft. Mitchell, AL, granddaughter,...

Brenda Joyce Sanes “Grannie” of Columbus, GA went to her heavenly home peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the age of 77 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at University Assembly of God with Pastor Ed Ray officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery following the service, according to...

Dennis Hollis Albritton, 69, of Columbus, GA died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services with Navy honors will be held 2:00 PM Monday, March 27, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Bud Rupel officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. A private interment will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Mr. Albritton was born March 25, 1953 in...

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Christ Community Church. The family will receive friends at 11:30 and invite those attending to stay for refreshments following the service according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Jay was born August 3, 1954, at Fort Benning, GA to the late Lawrence “Larry” John Hofstetter, Jr. and Gertrude “Trudy” Tegge Hofstetter. Most of his professional...

Alvin Keith Culpepper, 61, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Columbus Hospice House. A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Interment will be announced at a later date and time. Keith was born on February 11, 1962 in Columbus, GA to the late Alvin Culpepper and Jewel Brown. Keith cherished and dearly loved his family. He knew business and was good at...

Arthur Thomas “Tom” Cline III, 74, of Fortson, Georgia, died Friday, March 17, 2023, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, March 19, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Dr. Tim Jones officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus GA. 31907. A private burial will be held Monday, March 20, 2023 at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Ga. Tom...

Mary Virginia Hodge Teal of Columbus, GA went to her heavenly home peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 81 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 PM Monday, March 20, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Glenn Maddox officiating. The family will receive friends 1:00-3:00 PM Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Interment will be held at Parkhill...