OBITUARIES

Michael “Mike” Stallings

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Jackie B. Moore

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James R. Hutcherson

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Doris Louise Martin Holtman

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David DeWayne McCool

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Robbie T. Honnoll

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James Ronnie “J.C.” Cantrell, Sr.

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Earl “Buck” Harris

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Cristina G. Mercer

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Jeannie Morris

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Dale Enlow

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Charles Ronald Underwood

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Mary Ellen Parker

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Shirley Jeanette Knight Yerby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marie G. Mattison

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Michael “Mike” Stallings 70, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS.

Mr. Stallings, was born August 3, 1954, in Columbus, MS to the late Emer Jean Wright Stallings and Robert E. Stallings. He worked many years at Omnova Solutions as a Shipping Receiving Clerk.

Mr. Stallings is survived by his daughter- Taylor (Brandon) Jennings; grandchildren- Bailey Claire Jennings, and Madelyn Grace Jennings; sisters- Janet Crume, and Dale (W.L.) Godfrey; brother- Robbie (Joyce) Stallings, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jackie B. Moore, 85, of Livingston, AL, passed away February 5, 2025 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS.

A graveside service will be Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gardens, Columbus, MS.

Mrs. Moore was born July 19, 1939 in Sumter County, AL to the late Philip M. Boyd and Ruth Lavender Boyd. She married Frank Dean Moore in Sumter County, AL in 1973 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Livingston, AL. Mrs. Moore also loved doing crafts.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband – Frank Dean Moore; and sister – Ruby Ann Boyd Baty.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her children – Gerald (Denise) Hasty, Denise Hasty Long Oglesby, Jarvette Ruth (Mike) Gale, and Philip Lee Moore; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren brother – Herbert M. (Emily) Boyd; sister – Mary McGaha; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 6573 Hwy 145 South, Meridian, MS 39301.

James R. Hutcherson, Jr., 71, of Ethelsville, AL, passed away on February 4, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – GT in Columbus, MS.

The visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Stewart Vail officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens, Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home entrusted with all arrangements.

Mr. Hutcherson was born on September 8, 1953 in New Orleans, LA to the late James R. Hutcherson, Sr. and Alma Lee Brandon Hutcherson. He enjoyed fishing and watching old Westerns. Mr. Hutcherson was also an animal lover.

Mr. Hutcherson is survived by his wife – Shelia Hutcherson; sons – David (Roberta) Hutcherson and Roger Hutcherson; grandson – Elijah (Haley) Trout; and sisters – Mary Harms and Beth (Merrel) Pennington. Special thanks to Ricky Hardin for being such a good friend and spending so much time with him.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Hardin, Thomas Cosby, James Siegle, Jeff Swedenburg, Jeff Conn, and Johnny Brown. Honorary pallbearer will be Elijah Trout.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church On The Rock, 800 Tuscaloosa Road, Columbus, MS 39702.

Doris Louise Martin Holtman 87, of Lowndes County, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Trinity Health Care in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS with Rev. Lonnie Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Egger Cemetery in Caledonia, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home will be directing.

Mrs. Holtman was born October 1, 1937, in Caledonia, Mississippi to the late Inez McCollum Martin and Charlie Martin. She was the youngest of six kids and the last one to leave this earth. Mrs. Holtman graduated from Caledonia High School in 1955 and Mississippi State College for Women (now MUW) in 1960. Doris married Gary Holtman in 1960, and they were married for 64 years until his death in September. She worked as a civilian at Columbus Air Force Base for 30 years and retired in 1996 as a GS-12 in Civil Engineering. It was a great joy for her to lead church music for many years, in the last many years at Caledonia Methodist Church. Mrs. Holtman is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Holtman, parents Inez McCollum Martin, and Charlie Martin; brothers- Charlie Martin, Jr and Jack Martin, sisters- Sarah Martin Pennington, Turah Mae Martin Murphy, and Edith Martin Markham.

Mrs. Holtman is survived by her daughter- Missy Holtman; son- Marty Holtman, and wife Diane; grandchildren- Joseph Lambert, and wife Anya; Rachel Lambert Queen, and husband- Jason, Emily Holtman Sprouse and husband- Nathan; Jacob Holtman, and great-grandchildren- Kennedy Queen and Magnolia Sprouse.

Pallbearers will be; Joseph Lambert, Jacob Holtman, Jason Queen, Nathan Sprouse, Steve Pennington, Charles Pennington, Keith Pennington, and Bruce Markham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Egger Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 73, Caledonia, MS 39740.

David DeWayne McCool, 62, of Columbus, MS, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Generations of Vernon in Vernon, Alabama.

The visitation will be Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus, MS.  The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Bro. Kenny Gardner officiating.  Burial will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Detroit, Alabama.

Mr. McCool was born February 26, 1962 in Columbus, MS to the late James and Faye Adams McCool.  He enjoyed watching Mississippi State football and NASCAR racing, especially Dale Earnhart.  Mr. McCool also loved hunting, fishing and dancing.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McCool is preceded in death by his brothers – James E. McCool and Danny McCool.  He is survived by his sisters – Debbie Blanton (Gary Richardson) and Kim (Joel) Wright; nieces – Rita (Jeremy) Robertson, Angie (Brad) Fortner, and Lakelyn McCool; nephew – Cale Wright; great nephews – Austin (Brooke) Fortner and Chandler Robertson; great niece – Lindsey Fortner; and great-great nephew – Charlie Fortner.

Pallbearers will be Cale Wright, Chandler Robertson, Brad Fortner, Austin Fortner, Mike McCool, George Corbell.  Honorary Pallbearers are the staff at Generations of Vernon and the staff at Northwest Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, calls can be made to Lowndes Funeral Home for donations.

Robbie T. Honnoll, 64, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Golden Triangle, in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Monday, February 3, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Monday, February 3, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Rev. John Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Egger Cemetery in Caledonia, MS, Lowndes Funeral Home will be directing.

Mrs. Honnoll was born March 6, 1960, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Joyce Edge Talbert and the late Robert Eugene Talbert. She was a long time member of St. Paul Independent Methodist Church, where she loved all of her church family. Mrs. Honnoll loved her family and was known as MiMi to her grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She was loyal and fiercely protective of her family and her many friends that she considered family.

Mrs. Honnoll is survived by her husband- Dannie Honnoll; children- Danielle (Lee) Whitlow, Talbert (Jessica) Honnoll, and Elisabeth (Ryan) Wright; grandchildren- Robert, Grace, Ella, Isaiah, Gage, Olivya, Makenzie, and Elias; mother- Joyce Edge Talbert; sister- Melody Taylor, brother- Joe Earl Talbert; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.

James Ronnie “J.C.” Cantrell, Sr. 70, of Columbus, MS, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his residence.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 2:00 P.M at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, with Tim Childs officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS entrusted with all arrangements.

Mr. Cantrell was born August 23, 1954, to Helen Cantrell and the late Y.Z. Cantrell. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School. Mr. Cantrell was a warehouse manager at City Wholesale for 30 plus years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cantrell is preceded in death by his wife- Wanda Jean Cantrell; father- Y.Z. Cantrell; and brother – John Allen Cantrell.

Mr. Cantrell is survived by his daughter- Patty Cantrell; son- Jamie Cantrell; daughter- Jennifer Markham; sisters- Brenda Trimm, and Barbara Jackson; grandchildren- Ashley, Jason, Chris, Ozzy, Brayan, Ana, Nicolas, and Aaron; and 6 great grandchildren.

 

Earl “Buck” Harris, Jr., 71, of Columbus, MS,  passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Private gathering at the Harris residence on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.  Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.

Buck was born June 24, 1953, in Aiken, South Carolina, to the late Earl Harris, Sr. and Callie Mae Harris. He was married to Pat Harris since 1981. Buck was a member of Eastview Church in Columbus, MS. He had worked in Construction for many years, and later retired.

Buck is survived by his wife- Pat Harris; children- Jennifer (Nate) Neyland, Shanna (Jamey) Robbins, and Brittany Harris; sister- Joanne Mundy, and brother- Lloyd Goodwin; grandchildren- Avery Neyland, Draelyn Robbins, and Ashlyn Robbins.

Cristina G. Mercer, 75, of Caledonia, MS, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Father Jeffrey Waldrep officiating.

Mrs. Mercer was born on October 26, 1949, in Manila, Philippines. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church. Mrs. Mercer worked in retail for many years in inventory. She was a military spouse and was married to Jack Mercer. Mrs. Mercer loved to sew, sing, and was a great cook. She would do anything to help others. Mrs. Mercer loved Filipino and Hawaiian dances. She enjoyed volunteering with the Special Olympics and the Columbus Pilgrimage.

Mrs. Mercer is survived by her husband of 53 years- Jack Mercer; children- Carla (John Person) Mercer, Aimee (JD) Henson, Myrna (Kurt) Music, Aurea (David) Crespo, Analiza (Tim) Sullivan, Nelson (Lorina) Tajon, and Ana (Rolando) Casil; grandchildren- Russell Henson, Jacob Henson, Brandon Henson, Kevin Music, Catherine Music, Karen Music, Noelani Music, Donovan Crespo, Charlie Sullivan, Allie Sullivan, Harrison Rupert, and JP Person; and siblings- Caridad Velasco, Julie Courtney, Gil Gabriel, Juan Gabriel, and Juanita Mariano.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 2005 Lakewood Drive, Boone, IA 50036.

Jeannie Morris, 74, of Columbus, MS, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS.

There will be no arrangements made per Ms. Jeannie’s request.

Dale Enlow, 74, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his residence.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS with Mr. Ray Crane officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home will be directing.

Mr. Enlow was born December 31, 1950, in Tishomingo County, MS, to the late Charles Curtis Enlow and Hester Mae Pounders Enlow. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Columbus, MS. Mr. Enlow was a shop foreman for 13 years at East Lowndes Water Association in Columbus, MS, and worked at United Technologies for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was able. In addition to his parents, Mr. Enlow is preceded in death by his first wife- Patsy; daughter- Bethe Enlow, brother- Charles Eugene Enlow; brother–in–law- Charles Forester and grandson-in-law- Nick Fuller.

Mr. Enlow is survived by his wife – Jeannine Enlow; daughters- Sara (Jason) Smith, and Amanda (Aaron) Whitlock; step-children- Angela (Jon) Wilcox, and Jay (Stephanie) Wheat; grandchildren- Madelyn (Bryson) Fields, Anna Fuller, Aubrey Whitlock, Olivia Whitlock, Lucas Whitlock, William Atticus Whitlock, Molly Carson Smith, and Grady Levi Smith; Joshua Wilcox, Andrew Wilcox, Jaxson Wilcox, Tori Wheat, Xander Wheat, and Silas Wheat; great-grandchild- Silas Fields, and Edison Fields; sisters- Betty Sue Forrester, Syble (George) Woods, Sandra (Tony) Vaughn, and Shelia (Richard) Faulkner.

Pallbearers will be Bo Cummings, Wayne Enlow, Jason Smith, Aaron Whitlock, Rodney Graves, and Roger Carroll. Honorary Pallbearers will be – Bob Brandon, Robert Hunt, Dr. Joel Butler, and Lynn Johnson.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Mississippi Chapter, 207 W. Jackson Street, Suite F, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

Charles Ronald Underwood, 62, of Columbus, MS, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS. 

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 2:00 P.M at Columbus Christian Center with Bro—Kenny Gardner officiating. Graveside will follow at Rowan Cemetery in Steens, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS will be directing.

Mary Ellen Parker, 81, of Columbus, MS, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS, entrusted with all arrangements.

Mrs. Parker was born July 3, 1943, in Adamsville, TN to the late William Logan Boswell and Sarah English Boswell. She was a homemaker for many years. Mrs. Parker loved to sew quilts and make flower arrangements. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing games with her grandchildren. Mrs. Parker liked going to yard sales. She enjoyed singing Gospel songs and was a member of Bass n’ Gals. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parker is preceded in death by her husband- Charles Ray Parker; sister- Joann Gross; and brothers- Hubert Boswell and James Boswell.

Mrs. Parker is survived by her daughters- Terrie Calahan, and Angela Parker; granddaughters- Andria (John) Runyon, Camille (Michael) Adams, McKenzie McCabe; grandsons- Parker (Ellie) Euer, and Noah Frazier; great-granddaughter- Nila Runyon, and Alena Adam; great-grandsons- Nicholas Runyon, and Landon Adams; sisters- Shirley White, Sally (Allen) Leonhard, brother- Buster Boswell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirley Jeanette Knight Yerby, age 80, went to see her Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Columbus, Mississippi. She was a retired cosmetologist servicing Caledonia and the surrounding community for over thirty-five years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a devoted member of her church.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Booneville Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with the service at 12:00 p.m. with David K.Knight officiating. Burial will be held at Jumpertown Cemetery immediately following the service.

Shirley was born March 9, 1944, in White Haven, Tennessee. She was the sixth of thirteen children born to Minnie L. Melton Knight and Johnie W. Knight. She is survived by her husband, Sidney C. Yerby of Steens, MS; her sons, Daniel Rayfield (Monica) of Orange Beach, AL; Charles Rayfield (Donna) of Loganville, GA; Terry Rayfield of Newport, TN; Joe Rayfield (Holly) of Vernon, AL; her beloved grandchildren, Stephanie Hawkins, Stephen Rayfield, Brooke Hansen, Sabrina Lee, and Elizabeth Rayfield, Jennifer Parker, Josh Rayfield, Andrew Camp, Priscilla Stevens Melissa Brooks, Abby Rayfield, Tyler Rayfield and sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her father, Johnie W. Knight, her mother, Minnie L. Melton Knight, and her brothers, Charles Knight and Bob Knight, and her sister, Kathy Knight Day, and her infant great-grandchild Grayson Reich.

Pall bearers are Stephen Rayfield, Josh Rayfield, Tyler Rayfield, Matthew Knight, and Jason Knight.

Marie G. Mattison, 97, of Columbus, MS, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Trinity Health Care in Columbus, MS.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus, MS. The service will follow at Fairview beginning at 11:00 AM, with Bro. Sammy Crawford and Bro. Tommy Gillion officiating. Lowndes Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.

Marie “Re” Mattison was the epitome of hospitality, generosity, and love. Her home was always open, her table beautifully set, and her legendary meals were a testament to her care for family and community. Re gave not from abundance but from her heart, often sacrificing her own comfort to ensure others were cared for. Her gifts extended far beyond food or material things—she gave her time, wisdom, and endless compassion.

Re shared a deep and enduring love with her husband, J.B. Mattison. Though widowed after 37 years of marriage, she spent the rest of her life serving her faith, family, church, and community. Her love transcended life, shaping her into a remarkable woman whose legacy lives on.

A proud military wife and mother, Re supported her loved ones’ service with unwavering pride. Her patriotism was matched by her devotion to Fairview Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for over 60 years.

Born into a large family to the late James P. Gates and Myrtle Morgan Gates, Re was one of twelve children. She cherished her Gates heritage and spoke fondly of her “Papa,” her brothers and sisters, and the life they enjoyed in Springhill, Alabama. The Gates family included her brothers: Elmer Gates, Edgar Gates, Lafayette Gates, Henry Gates, Clarence Gates, Owen Gates, and Earl Gates, as well as her sisters: Sadye Poindexter, Louise Morgan Bain, Catherine Southerland, and Doris Foley.

Above all, Re was a mother in every sense—nurturing, guiding, and loving not just her own children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren but anyone who crossed her path. Even after losing her beloved J.B., she carried his memory with grace and resilience, teaching us about the timeless nature of true love.

As we say goodbye, let us celebrate Re’s incredible life with gratitude. Her faith, generosity, hospitality, and warmth will continue to inspire us all. May we strive to live as she did—loving deeply, cherishing each moment, and leaving the world better than we found it.

Re is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse B. Mattison Jr., her brothers and sisters, one grandchild, Nathan Mann, and her daughter-in-law, Mary Susan Mattison.

She is survived by her son, Richard Mattison; daughters, Belinda (Tim) Knight and Rebecca (Michael) Hinton; Bryan (Alice) Mattison; grandchildren: James (Jennifer) Knight, Amy (Daryl) Ming, Heather Knight, Bryan (Suzanne) Mattison, Kyle (Maegan) Mattison, Jordan Mattison, Jessica (Kenneth) Ossont, David (Hope Thompson) Mattison, and Julie (Randy) Marker; 19 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Springhill Baptist Church, ℅ Donna Bain, 956 Stinson Road, Carrollton, AL 35447, or to the charity of your choice.