Obituaries

Phillip Martin Sr., a life-long resident of Columbus, GA died unexpectedly on Sunday May 15, 2022 at the age of 53 surrounded by his family. Phillip was born in Fort Benning, GA on December 12, 1968.  He was a devoted father and grandfather.  As owner of Martin Antiques & Collectables in Columbus, he had a love and passion for antique collectables and saw the beauty in all things rare and unique. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all...

Celia Lee "Celie" Angel Helman, 88, of Columbus, GA died peacefully and surrounded by love at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Celie was born July 15, 1933 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of Phil Isaac Angel and Sadye Rosenblum Angel. She attended Chattanooga Public Schools and the University of Georgia. She married David J. Helman on January 3, 1952, and together they had two daughters, Elinor Angel "Ellie" and Phyllis Betsy "Betsy". Celie was a former...

Nhan Vu, 72, of Columbus, GA died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Piedmont Midtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Circle Columbus, GA 31907. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 3:00-7:00PM Saturday, May 21, 2022, Sunday, May 22, 2022 and Monday, May 23, 2022 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery. She is preceded...

Hector Leroy “Larry” Allen, Jr. 70, of Columbus, Georgia died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, May, 21, 2022 at St. Peter United Methodist Church 6507 Moon Road Columbus, Georgia 31909 with Rev. Wayne Anthony officiating. A private interment will be held in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, May 20, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874...

Mrs. Priscilla A. Daniel, 80, of Columbus, GA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, May 23, 2022 at Beallwood Baptist Church with Brother Billy Duncan officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2022 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 and at Beallwood Baptist Church from 9:00-9:45 AM Monday, May 23, 2022. Burial...

Elleen Murphy Riles, 87, of Columbus, GA passed away May 17, 2022, at Orchard View. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 20, 2022, at New Vision Christian Ministries Church in Waverly Hall, GA, with her nephew Pastor Glenn Presley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church according to McMullen Funeral home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Mrs. Riles was born March 1, 1935, in LaGrange, GA, to the late Otis and...

Paul Sanford Gibbons, 84, of Columbus, GA died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his residence. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, May 20, 2022 at Parkhill Cemetery. Paul was born November 16, 1937 in Slocumb, AL to the late William Crayon Gibbons and Gladys Culbreath Gibbons. He was a US Air Force Veteran and a member of Beallwood Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Gibbons and sister, Joyce Holloway. Survivors include his...

Allen “Ted” Wright, 84, of Columbus, GA died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Piedmont Northside Hospital. A celebration of life will held 4:00 PM Monday, May 16, 2022 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Don Abrams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Ted was born Oct 25, 1937 in Columbus, GA, to the late A.C. Wright and Effie Wright. Ted Graduated from Jordan Vocational Tech School...

Richard “Rick” Aaron Newman, 66, of Hamilton, GA died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Parkhill Cemetery  in Columbus, GA with Rev. Trey Douglas and Rev. Roy Isais officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2022 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA  31907.  Rick was born...

Lucy Carolyn “Carol” Alexander of Blairsville, GA went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Stonehenge Assisted Living. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Grace Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia, with Pastor Emory Alexander officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. A grave side service will...