Sep 26, 2026

SSG Justin L. Rose, 31, died Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Ft. Riley, KS.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.

SSG Rose was born October 12, 1994 to...

Oct 16, 2026

Oct 16, 2026

Eldon Delos Rader, born April 2, 1929 in Parkerville, Kansas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia. He was 97.



Eldon graduated from high school in Council Grove, Kansas, and moved to Ottawa, Kansas. While working at the local A&P grocery store, he met a young lady who would later...

Oct 15, 2026

Gerlinde Belcher, 84 of Columbus, GA passed away at her home, Thursday October 15, 2026 with her loving family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2:00 in the chapel at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907, with Rev. Ed Rollins officiating. A visitation will begin one...

Oct 13, 2026

Paul E. Cockrell, 82, of Midland, GA died Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Columbus Hospice House. His life was a treasured part of his family's story. The love he shared, the memories he created, and the bonds he built with those closest to him will never be forgotten. His family will forever cherish the moments they shared with him and...

Oct 12, 2026

Meta Stuart Fooks Rickard died on October 12, 2026 at the age of 92. 

She was a gifted educator, loving wife, patient mother, and loyal friend who sought to serve others before herself.She was predeceased by her parents, COL (Ret) Nelson Irving Fooks and Meta Stuart Shackleford Fooks; her brother, Robert Nelson Fooks; her husband, COL (Ret) Daniel Sprague Rickard; and her daughter, Ann Bolling...

Oct 11, 2026

Duncan Henderson Williams IV, 41, died October 11, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born August 21, 1985, in Columbus, Georgia, Duncan spent his life making friends, making people laugh, and making sure everyone knew he was an Alabama fan.

Duncan was quick-witted, a talented prankster, and a stranger to absolutely no one. Even the person sitting beside him on a flight...

Oct 11, 2026

Trevor James Ramsey, age 19, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Hunter Syndrome. Though his time on earth was far too short, Trevor touched countless lives with his infectious smile, loving spirit, and genuine kindness.

Trevor never met a stranger. He loved being around people and had a special charm that drew others to him. Known for his warm...

Oct 8, 2026

Oct 8, 2026

Larry F. Culpepper, 78, of Ellerslie, GA died at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held 12:00PM, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. The graveside committal will follow services at Parkhill...

Oct 8, 2026

Oct 7, 2026

June Bernier, born Ruby June Cobb, passed away on October 7, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. She was born on June 9, 1937, in Dickey, Georgia, to George Lee and Elvie Mote Cobb. June’s life was full of warmth, compassion, creativity, and devoted care for the people she loved.

June trained as a nurse’s aide through Phoebe Putney...

Oct 3, 2026

Nancy Patricia “Pat” (Maughon) McKay, 86, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at Thrive Assisted Living in Columbus, GA. Born June 10, 1940 to Nancy and Howell “Jake” Maughon of Winder, GA, Pat graduated from Winder Barrow High School in 1959. She earned her BSN from Austin Peay State University in 1977. Married COL (Ret.) Donald “Buzz” M. McKay Jr....

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...