Sep 23, 2025

Mandy Arzella Peeler passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, after a long, hard battle with lung cancer and COPD. She was just 38 days shy of her 77th birthday.

Born November 1, 1948, in Spartanburg, North Carolina, Mandy spent her early years in the loving care of her grandparents. At only 17, she married her soulmate,...

Sep 23, 2025

Kyle Montique Pettis Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, servant of the Lord, and friend, departed this life on September 23, 2025, in Columbus, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Pettis and Frances Pettis, and four siblings: Carolyn Harris, Wanaetta Price, Herman Pettis, and Felicia Pettis. Born on February 22, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Kyle...

Sep 23, 2025

Betty Hodges Holcomb, 90, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, September 29, 2025 at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. Chuck Odum officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM Sunday, September 28, 2025 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd....

Sep 22, 2025

Rebecca (Grammy) Hadley, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on September 16, 1966, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Rebecca was a devoted cosmetologist, loving sister, cherished mother, and proud grandmother.

Rebecca was known for her spunky, resilient, and—at times—delightfully “abrasive” spirit, Rebecca brought energy and laughter wherever she went. She dedicated her life...

Sep 22, 2025

SFC Howard B. Lowell Jr., 89, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 22, 2025 at Piedmont Midtown Hospital.

A visitation will be held 5-7PM Thursday, September 25, 2025 at McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA 31907. The Graveside Service will be 11:00 AM EST, Friday, September 26, 2025 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Howard B. Lowell Jr. was...

Sep 22, 2025

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Sep 21, 2025

Erna “Mike” Ingeborg Stilson, 99, of Macon, Georgia, formerly of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Keith Goodlett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Sep 21, 2025

A. Victor King, Jr., age 87, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Columbus Hospice.

A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, Georgia 31907.

Victor was...

Sep 20, 2025

Lisa Buckner Gilmer, born on September 5, 1958, in Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. A dedicated graduate of Jordan Vocational High School in 1976, Lisa lived a life characterized by warmth, kindness, and a profound love for her family.

Guided by her caring spirit, Lisa left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing...

Sep 18, 2025

Colonel (Ret.) Johnny Wayne Brooks, age 77, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2025. 

Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2025 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 

He spent the last 25 years as...

Sep 17, 2025

Brian C. Carroll, 43 of Columbus, GA passed away on September 17, 2025 in Lee County, AL.

A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in the Chapel at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Brian was born January 3,...

Sep 17, 2025

Sep 15, 2025

Elvin Dewitt Hayes, a beloved husband and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1939, in Cottonwood, Alabama, and dedicated his life to his family and his passions.

After earning his bachelor's degree in engineering, Elvin's greatest fulfillment came from his personal passions. He loved the tranquility of fishing and the thrill of...

Sep 15, 2025

Dan Pope, 79, of Fortson, GA passed away September 15, 2025, peacefully, after a short illness.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 20, 2025 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA 31907. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, September 19, 2025 at the funeral home....

Sep 13, 2025

Steven Michael Cox, 67, of Columbus, GA, passed away on Saturday, September 13.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. 

Steven was born on July 28, 1958, in...

Sep 13, 2025

William Clements Reese, 94, of Cataula, GA passed away September 13, 2025 at his residence. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Emmanuel Baptist Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 451 Preston Rd, Cataula, GA 31804.

William was born July 23, 1931 in Fortson, GA son of the late Tulian Clements Reese and Ethel McDaniel Reese. Other than...

Sep 12, 2025

Sep 11, 2025

Rachael “Sue” Goff, 78, of Smiths Station, Alabama, died on September 11, 2025 at Parkwood Healthcare.

Sue was born on October 17, 1946 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Austin Gill and Ruby Davis Brown. Sue was a member of Crawford Road Baptist Church, Red Hatters of Columbus, loved to cook, clean, play cards, and read. She also liked going to...

Sep 10, 2025

John Allan “Johnny” Jackson, 68, of Upatoi, Georgia, passed away at his home on September 10, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1957, in Columbus, Georgia, to Dr. M.W. Jackson, Jr. and Patricia O’Donnell Jackson. In addition to his parents, Johnny was predeceased by his sister,Patricia “Patti” Jackson Howard.

He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Debbie O. Jackson,...