Dec 2, 2025

Dec 1, 2025

Rick “Pappy” Roop, 70, of Columbus, GA passed away Monday, December 01, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rick was born September 13, 1955 in West Point, GA son of the late Edward Douglas Roop and Georgia Lee Cook Roop.

Other than his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his infant...

Dec 1, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Connie McArthur, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Connie was a woman whose warmth, kindness, and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who knew her.

Connie is survived by her 3 children: Kathy Lee, Richard McArthur, Barbara...

Nov 30, 2025

Milton P. Anthony, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, was called home on November 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 23, 1944, in Columbus, Georgia, he dedicated his life to his family, his work, and the farm he loved.

After graduating from Auburn University in 1968 with a degree in Civil Engineering, Milton enjoyed a 44-year career...

Nov 29, 2025

Robert F. Donaldson, Jr., age 90, passed away November 29, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his two wives, Mildred (Milly) Holland Donaldson and Nancy McLaughlin Whitehead Donaldson.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Eastside Cemetery in Statesboro, GA. There will be a Celebration of Life service...

Nov 29, 2025

Nov 27, 2025

Randolph “RANDY” O. Buck, 76 of Columbus passed away Thursday November 27, 2025 at his residence after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He fought valiantly and never complained. 

The family will have a private Celebration of Life to honor the man that they loved.

Randy was born May 10, 1949 in Miami, Florida to the late Arthur Eugene Buck and Elizabeth...

Nov 26, 2025

Marilyn Ann Lewis, beloved Mom and Nana, filled our lives with warmth, laughter, andunconditional love. Born July 12, 1943, in Columbus, GA, and passing on November 26,2025, Marilyn’s life was a beautiful testament to the power of family, faith, and service. She was the heart of our family, a devoted wife, mother, nana, and great-grandmother, whose home was always open...

Nov 26, 2025

Olin Lafayette Harp, a beloved educator, mentor, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 26, 2025, at the age of 88, in Columbus, Georgia. Born in Cusseta, Georgia, on August 30, 1937, Olin dedicated his life to nurturing the minds and hearts of countless students throughout his distinguished 40-year career in education.

After graduating from Cusseta...

Nov 25, 2025

Nov 25, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Denise Latrelle Dover, age 69, of Ellerslie, Georgia, moved to her eternal home. (2 Corinthians 5:1-8).

A Celebration of Her Life Service will be held at River of Life Church in Hamilton on December 5, 2025, with a visitation with family at 10:00 am, and a service to follow at 11:00 AM.

Latrelle was a lover of God through His Son Jesus...

Nov 23, 2025

Pauline Smith, 85, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Smith was born October 03, 1940 in Bowling Green, KY daughter of the late Mary Wade Wooten Padgett.

Other than her mother, Pauline is preceded in death by her son, Gaston Dillon; grandmother,...

Nov 22, 2025

Janice Hawkins Van Meter left this earthly life for her heavenly home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She joined her beloved parents Carroll and Betty Hawkins, and adored siblings Sonny Hawkins and Martha Day in the presence of Jesus. She is survived by her three children, Dana Pigford (Steve), Connie Wilkes (Mark), and Clay Van Meter (Kristy), 9 grandchildren and...

Nov 21, 2025

Anne Deubler Black, 82, of Columbus, GA passed away on November 21, 2025 after a brief illness.

Graveside services will be held at West Point Cemetery, West Point NY at a later date, according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907, where Anne's final resting place will be with her husband.

Anne was born in Sayre, PA on...

Nov 21, 2025

Dr. Dutchie S. Riggsby, 85, of Columbus, Georgia (originally of Montgomery, AL) widow of Dr. Ernest D. Riggsby passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a determined battle with cancer. 

She retired after a fulfilling career as a professor at Columbus State University. She was awarded the status of professor emeritus and served previously as an elementary teacher in Troy, AL....

Nov 21, 2025

Sally Wynn Taft, 69, of Hamilton, Georgia passed away peacefully Friday, November 21, 2025. Sally was born in Columbus, Georgia and was raised in Hamilton, graduating from Tri-County Academy in 1973.

After high school, Sally worked for pediatricians Dr. Blanchard and Dr. Alvarez. She then decided to become a homemaker when her daughter was born. A few years later, she poured...

Nov 20, 2025

Linda Marie Bart, 72, of Columbus, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Linda was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 27, 1953, to the late Steven Stanley Batog and Tillie Wojczynski Batog. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Ashley Murrey (Jonathin); step-daughter, Denise Frederick; step-sons, Joseph Gervase (Darla) and Scott Gervase (Delores);...

Nov 17, 2025

Muriel Eloise Small Worrell (also known as Ella) was born September 6, 1929 to Maudeline Small Barrow and Prince Albert Leon Augustus Barrow in St. Joseph, Barbados W.I. While living in the islands she raised 4 children. Her eldest and only son is Alvin Grantley Small. Later she was married to Odric Leon Worrell (passed in August 2024). They had...

Nov 16, 2025

Anita Ring Matthews, 72, of Salem, AL passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Phoebe Sumter in Americus, GA. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 21, 2025 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the funeral home. Interment will be held...