Columbus GA Obituaries (2024)

Lisa Finan

Lisa Anna Finan, 44 of Columbus, GA died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Columbus Hospice House.A funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 23, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA 31907, according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.Lisa was born October 1, 1979 at Martin Army Hospital, Ft. Benning, GA. to Frank Finan and Yang Hui Kang Finan of Blue Ridge, GA. She was a very talented artist, loved painting and was...

Lisa Anna Finan, 44 of Columbus, GA died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Columbus Hospice House.A funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 23, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay...

Vanessa RidgleyColumbus, Georgia

Vanessa Cummings Ridgley, 61, of Columbus, GA died Tuesday, August 20, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.The family will have a visitation from 2:00-4:00 PM, Monday, August 26, 2024 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.Vanessa was born January 10, 1963 in Columbus, GA to Mrs. Barbara Spivey Earnest and the late Perry Eugene Cummings. She was a financial analyst with TSYS of Columbus, GA.Vanessa was passionate about music and a gifted...

Vanessa Cummings Ridgley, 61, of Columbus, GA died Tuesday, August 20, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.The family will have a visitation from 2:00-4:00 PM, Monday, August 26, 2024 at...

Susan JeffersCataula, Georgia

Susan Ann Jeffers, 77, of Cataula, GA died Monday, August 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on September 7, 2024, at MidTree Church, 13175 GA Hwy 315, Cataula, 31804 according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.Susan was born March 3, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to the late Raymond A. Moore and Margaret Kaelble Moore.She earned her Master’s Degree and retired as an educator...

Susan Ann Jeffers, 77, of Cataula, GA died Monday, August 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on September 7, 2024, at MidTree...

LTC (Ret) Henry OutlerColumbus, Georgia

LTC (Ret) Henry Thomas Outler, age 81, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at his residence.A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Parkhill Cemetery with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating. The family will receive friends 5:00-6:00 PM Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA.H. Thomas Outler was born to the late Newton and Algerine Outler on January 15,...

LTC (Ret) Henry Thomas Outler, age 81, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at his residence.A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 AM Thursday,...

Randy TealColumbus, GA

Randy Eugene Teal, 60, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Eclectic, AL.The family will receive friends for a visitation Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM, at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.Randy was born September 25, 1963 in Columbus, GA to the late Mary Hodge and Billy Lamar Teal. Randy worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Columbus Consolidated Government.Other than his parents, Randy is preceded...

Randy Eugene Teal, 60, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Eclectic, AL.The family will receive friends for a visitation Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM,...

Debra King

Debra Jean King, 71, of Cusseta, GA passed away peacefully in her sleep, holding her fur-baby Bella on Sunday August 11th 2024.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 24th 2024 at 2pm eastern time at the home of Sherry & Doug. 1346 Hitchitee Crk. Rd. Cusseta, Ga. 31805 Any and All Family and Friends who wish to Celebrate the Life of this Beautiful Lady are welcome!!Debra was born Thursday, February 12, 1953 in Petersburg, Va. She is preceded in death by her beloved...

Debra Jean King, 71, of Cusseta, GA passed away peacefully in her sleep, holding her fur-baby Bella on Sunday August 11th 2024.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 24th 2024 at...

Nova PeoplesColumbus, Georgia

Mrs. Nova Sue Peoples, known affectionately as Sue to her friends and family, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Columbus, GA.Sue was born on June 12, 1949, in Opp, AL, Sue's radiant spirit and unwavering kindness throughout her 75 years left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She was the beloved daughter of her late parents Hubert and Susie Edwards, a cherished sister to Mickey Edwards, a devoted mother to Kevin Peoples, and an adoring mother-in-law to Robin Peoples. Her role as...

Mrs. Nova Sue Peoples, known affectionately as Sue to her friends and family, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Columbus, GA.Sue was born on June 12, 1949, in Opp, AL, Sue's radiant spirit...

Bhanuprasad PatelPhenix City, Alabama

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bhanuprasad R. Patel, Sunday, August 11, 2024 who peacefully left us at his home in Phenix City, AL.Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, August 16, 2024 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.Born in Kenya in October 9, 1929, Bhanuprasad's journey took him from the vibrant landscapes...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bhanuprasad R. Patel, Sunday, August 11, 2024 who peacefully left us at his home in Phenix City, AL.Funeral services will be held 10:00...

Cynthia OsbonColumbus, Georgia

Cynthia Ann Osbon, 70 of Columbus, GA died Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.Her family will have a service/visitation the evening of Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6:00 till 7:00 at McMullen Funeral Home and Cremation, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. Ed Rollins officiating. A private interment will be at Parkhill Cemetery.Cindy was born March 31, 1954 in Columbus, GA to the late Worthey E. Osbon and Flora Bernice Culpepper Osbon. She graduated...

Cynthia Ann Osbon, 70 of Columbus, GA died Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.Her family will have a service/visitation the evening of Thursday, August 15, 2024 from...

Rebecca AlfordCataula, Georgia

Rebecca "Becky" Tyler Alford, a beacon of love and selflessness, departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home in Cataula, GA, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and spirited generosity.Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 15, 2024 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Dan Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery...

Rebecca "Becky" Tyler Alford, a beacon of love and selflessness, departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at her home in Cataula, GA, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and...

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