Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Tanya Kessinger
Aug 6, 2025
Tanya Ann Patterson Kessinger, 69, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on August 7, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1955, in Odessa, Texas, to the late Leonard and Jo Ann Cole Patterson.
Tanya was married to the love of her life, Terry Kessinger, for nearly 50 years. Together, they raised two wonderful daughters and built...
Mildred Alieen Head
Aug 5, 2025
Mildred Aileen Head, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on April 19, 1931, to the late Albert Boyd and Elsie Kelly Boyd, Mildred was known for her sweet spirit, loving heart, and caring nature. She never met a stranger and found joy in meeting new people wherever she went.
A...
Johnny Edward Parsons
Aug 4, 2025
Johnny Edward Parsons, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Johnny brought warmth, laughter, and a vibrant spirit to all who knew him.
Johnny was a man who never met a stranger. Outgoing and full of personality, he had a lifelong passion and expertise in truck tires—a...
Bertha Mae Boshers
Aug 4, 2025
Bertha Mae Boshers, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 4, 2025, at LifeCare Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee, to the late Odell and Gladys Ament.
On March 28, 1954, Bertha married the love of her life, Eugene Boshers, Jr. Together, they built a strong and loving family, sharing a beautiful life for...
Daniel Edward Fort
Aug 3, 2025
Daniel Edward “Dan” Fort, age 40, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1984, in Iowa City, Iowa. Dan was the beloved son of Mike and Denice Fort.
Dan was a true people person—someone who could light up a room with his presence and who never met a stranger. A big kid at heart, he...
Sandra Ann Wesson
Aug 2, 2025
Sandra Ann Wesson, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025.
Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Mary Jarnagin Honn. She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Billy Wesson; her loving children, Kaila Martin and Billy T. Wesson (Olivia); her brothers Danny Honn, Randy Honn (Connie), Jessie Honn (Tina), and Jimmy...
Janet Ault
Aug 1, 2025
Janet Marion Ault, daughter of Isaac (IKE), and Doris Easter, has passed on at the age of 71 into God’s hands. She was born in Missouri and lived in Missouri, Texas and Tennessee. She had various jobs, but her heart was in nursing. She went through school to become an LPN. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed...
Juanita Goodman
Jul 29, 2025
Juanita Wilson Goodman, a beloved member of the Columbia and Mount Pleasant communities, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025 at the age of 92.
Born on August 3, 1932, to Hunter and Edna Wilson, Juanita was a proud graduate of Haylong High School in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. She dedicated many years of service to Farm Bureau and was known for...
Kenneth Ray Belew
Jul 22, 2025
Kenneth Ray Belew, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on July 19, 2025, at his home. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, to James and Mary Belew, Kenneth was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Wayne Chappell
Jul 21, 2025
Wayne Chappell, age 85, passed away on July 21, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He was born on January 29, 1940, in Maury County to the late Maury Paul Chappell and Viola Adams Chappell.
Wayne worked at Monsanto for over 35 years before his retirement as a maintenance supervisor. Wayne was a hardworking man with a strong...
Chris Butler
Jul 20, 2025
Christopher Charles Butler, age 61, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Chris was a kind, thoughtful, and generous soul whose presence brought warmth and light to everyone around him. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, and his memory will be cherished always.
Cheryl Paige Que
Jul 19, 2025
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Beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, Cheryl Paige Que passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her cherished family. Friends and supporters in Spring Hill, Tennessee, lifted her up with constant prayers and countless acts of kindness, charity, and goodwill.
Born on February 5, 1992, in Boynton Beach, Florida, Cheryl was the...
James Vernon Beardsley
Jul 14, 2025
James Vernon (Jim) Beardsley, Sr. formerly of Sterling, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, on July 14, 2025.
Born April 18, 1937, to the late Glenn and Tina Beardsley, Jim lived a life defined by integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything he did. A U.S. Navy veteran and retired air traffic controller, he was best known...
Jose Garduno
Jul 13, 2025
Jose Vaca Garduno passed away peacefully at his home in Columbia, Tennessee on July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 11, 1980, to Ricardo and Maria Vaca, Jose was a devoted husband, a beloved friend, and a cherished member of the community.
He shared 24 wonderful years with his wife, Lucia, building a life filled with love,...
Margaret J Smotherman
Jul 11, 2025
Margaret Jane Brothers Smotherman, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was 65 years old.
She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Smotherman; her devoted son Nicholas Collier, and his wife Jessica; and her treasured grandsons Nathaniel Jackson Gray...
Ashlee Summer McPeak
Jul 10, 2025
Ashlee Summer McPeak, 34, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, tragically passed away on July 10, 2025, in Vermillion, Ohio. Born on April 4, 1991, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Randy and April McPeak, Ashlee was a vibrant, compassionate, and fiercely independent woman whose presence left an impression on all who met her.
Ashlee had a deep love for nature and all living things,...
Raymond Dupuis
Jul 8, 2025
Raymond Dupuis, 64, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025.
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Raymond made Columbia his home in 2006. A hardworking and dedicated entrepreneur, he ran his own cleaning service since 2010, building lasting relationships through his reliability, kindness, and strong work ethic.
Raymond had a deep love for travel, often seeking out new places and experiences that brought...
Larry Dick
Jul 6, 2025
Larry Dick, 65, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. Born in Los Angeles, California on August 4, 1959 to Henry and Alice Dick. Larry was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend.
Larry is survived by his children: Chris Dial, Jonathan Banks, Amanda Dick, Beyonica Audette, and Kayla (Brandon) Reeves. He was the proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren: Kendall, Andrew,...
Connie Zarate
Jul 6, 2025
Connie Zarate, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in October 1937 to Jake and Grace Sanchez, Connie lived a life marked by love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ismael Zarate, with whom she shared a rich and enduring...
Linda Diane Morales
Jul 6, 2025
Linda Diane Morales, age 68, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Her kind heart, unwavering work ethic, and deep love for family leave behind a legacy cherished by all who knew her.
Born to Gilbert and Andrea Martinez, Linda was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by...
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