Sep 18, 2026

Jesse William Tapp, age 42, passed away on September 18, 2026. Born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, on December 14, 1983, Jesse was a man who lived life fully, deeply devoted to his family and the outdoors.

Jesse’s greatest joy was his family. His heart belonged above all to his wife, Amanda Tapp. From the moment they attended junior prom together, Jesse...

Oct 3, 2026

Oct 1, 2026

Dr. David Frank Slonaker, 90, of Midland, GA, passed away on October 1, 2026.

Born December 26, 1935, at home in Jonesborough, TN, David was the youngest of three boys born to Frank Slonaker and Ruby Henley Slonaker. He graduated from Jonesborough High School and earned a BA and an MA in chemistry from East Tennessee State University. A gifted photographer,...

Sep 30, 2026

Glenda Jean Willett, 82 of Columbus, GA passed away at Piedmont Midtown Hospital on September 30, 2026. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday October 7, 2026 at Riverdale Cemetery, 1000 Victory Drive, Columbus, GA 31901. The family will have a visitation starting at 12:00 pm, Wednesday October 7, 2026 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian...

Sep 30, 2026

Earnest Wilkerson was born on June 5, 1935, in Washington County, Georgia, and passed away at home on September 30, 2026, in Ellerslie, Georgia.  He was 91 years old at the time of his passing and fought a short battle with a cancer diagnosis at home with family beside him.  He was the second-born son of Gussie and Josephine Wilkerson....

Sep 28, 2026

Carmen A. Lopez, 98, of Cataula, GA passed away September 28, 2026, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 5, 2026, in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Ft. Mitchell...

Sep 28, 2026

Dr. Ellsworth James Stay departed this earth on September 28, 2026, to join his heavenly family including his father and mother, Ellsworth McQuire and Marie Theresa Stay, and his two sisters, Arlene Marie Elliott and Joyce Ann Unti. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Martha Denise (Donnelly), as well as three children, Judge Ellsworth James Jr. (Suanne), Rachel Tone...

Sep 26, 2026

Willie James Long, affectionately known as “Bubba,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 26, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was born on June 5, 1948, in Columbus, Georgia, and lived a life marked by duty, humor, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.

Willie graduated from South Girard High...

Sep 26, 2026

Marianne Hafner Sterl, 86, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with her loving family by her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907.

Marianne was born on February 6, 1940, in Gelnhausen, Germany, to the late Friedrich Hafner and...

Sep 25, 2026

Mark D. Davis, Sr., age 55, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 25, 2026. Born on April 29, 1971 in Columbus, Georgia to Eloise and Danny Davis. Mark graduated from Shaw High School in 1989.

Mark will be remembered with love by the family and friends who shared in his life. His passing leaves a...

Sep 25, 2026

Martha Virginia Hassey Aguirre, age 73, took her first breath of heaven on Friday, September 25, 2026, after a brief battle with urothelial cancer. She was born March 4, 1953 in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii, to Wilma and Milam Hassey.

Martha will be remembered for many things: her strong faith; her love of music and children; her love of and devotion to...

Sep 25, 2026

Carolyn Ann Williams was born on February 23,1952 to Betty Belden in Wichita, Kansas. Her family moved to Phenix City, Al where she attended Central High School and her mother remarried Howard Greene who helped raise her. When she left home and got on her own, she was working at Shoe Tee United downtown as a cashier and met a...

Sep 25, 2026

William Franklin Preskitt, born in Cataula, GA, spent his life earning many other names and titles - not the kind that came from a diploma or institution, but the kind earned through experience, from working elbow to elbow with a friend, or from the sweet voice of a grandchild.

Some knew him as Bill, Billy, Slim, Honey, Dad, or Papa San,...

Sep 25, 2026

Larry Flatt passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on September 10, 1947, Larry graduated from Baker High School in 1966. That same year, he joined the United States Air Force, serving four years, including a deployment to Thailand. After completing his military service, he began a long career with Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he...

Sep 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jackson

On September 24th, 2026, our beautiful Jackson walked into the arms of Jesus, carried home by the same love that held him every day of his life.

The family will receive friends for a visitation 2:00PM - 4:00PM, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907.  Private graveside services...

Sep 23, 2026

Warner Holcombe passed away September 23, 2026 at home, in Columbus, Georgia surrounded by his loving family after a years long battle with leukemia and diabetes.  

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian...

Sep 22, 2026

Danny Whatley 71 of Columbus Georgia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday September 22nd 2026.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, September 25, 2026 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Pastor Ed Rollins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian...

Sep 21, 2026

Darlene Patrice Graley Butler, 57, of Columbus Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026.

A celebration of life and faith will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Rose Hill Baptist Church, 2100 Hamilton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904, followed by covered dish/visitation in the fellowship hall.

Darlene was born September 18, 1969 in Columbus, GA 31904 to Mrs....

Sep 19, 2026

Gregory Lynn Helphinstine was born in Washington Court House, OH, on February 28th, 1952, to his late parents, Virgil Helphinstine and Bernice Littleton. 1st Sergeant Helphinstine provided 24 years of honorable and diligent service to his country, where he served in The United States Army, Corps of Engineers. During his time in service, Gregory spent a third of his military...

Sep 18, 2026

Marvin Lawrence Moore, 65, of Mauk, GA, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory.

Larry was born June 22, 1961, in Richland, GA, son of the late Douglas E. Moore, Sr. and Betty Barker Morris.

Larry was best known...