Cristina G. Mercer
Jeannie Morris
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Dale Enlow
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Charles Ronald Underwood
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Mary Ellen Parker
Shirley Jeanette Knight Yerby
Marie G. Mattison
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.
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.