Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Ronald Brashears
Jan 4, 2026
Ronald Brashears, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
He was born on August 31, 1940, to the late L.V. “Pete” Brashears and Edna Dean Noah Brashears. Ronald was often described as a gentle giant with the biggest heart. He would give anyone the shirt off his back, never hesitating to...
Karen Nix Burks
Dec 31, 2025
Karen Nell Nix Burks, age 59, was born on January 26, 1966, and passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2025.
Karen was blessed with the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mother for 25 years, a role she embraced wholeheartedly. She loved her children deeply and devoted her life to caring for her family. A woman of strong and...
Kay Campbell Dukes
Jan 4, 2026
Alice Kay Campbell Dukes passed from this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Kay entered this life as the youngest of four girls born to the late Ramon Dudley Greene Campbell, and the late Cleo McDonald Campbell. She was born and lived most of her life in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
She retired from working as a caseworker...
Steven Lee Bearden
Jan 1, 2026
Steven Lee Bearden, age 58, passed away on January 1, 2026, at his home in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, John Bibb Bearden Jr. and Freda Mai Finerty Coats, and by his grandparents, Pete Thomas and Lean Dugger Finerty Thomas.
He is survived by his loving sisters: Angela (Gene) McGregor of Centerville, Tennessee, Sheila Coleman of...
David Little
Dec 31, 2025
David Little, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1944, in Wayne, Michigan, to Charles K. and Helen Little. David grew up in a large and loving family with twelve siblings, an upbringing that shaped his lifelong devotion to family, faith, and community.
David met and married the love of his...
Daniel W. Hudson, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
Daniel W. Hudson, Jr., age 30, passed away peacefully at his home on December 28, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1995, to his loving parents, Daniel Hudson, Sr. and Lupita Hudson, who cherished him deeply.
Daniel was a sweet and caring soul, remembered by his family as humble, kind-hearted, and adventurous. He loved his family more than anything
and was...
Timothy "Porkey" Smith
Dec 27, 2025
Timothy “Porkey” Smith, age 64, passed away on December 27, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
He was born on March 31, 1961, to the late James Albert Smith and Anna Smith. Timothy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and public servant whose life was defined by service to others.
Timothy married Kim Bailey, and together they raised a...
Charleen "Nana" Palmer Higgs Rogers
Dec 27, 2025
Charleen Palmer Higgs Rogers departed this world for the next on December 27, 2025, at the age of 94.
She was a fixture in her community, having been a longtime member of Pleasant Heights Baptist Church and a resident of Columbia, TN, since she and her family moved there and opened the first Columbia Battery automotive shop in 1981, which later...
Ellen Spires
Dec 23, 2025
Ellen Spires, 71, of Maury County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Born on October 25, 1954, she was the beloved daughter of Thomas “Jack” Moore and Carolyn Pryor Moore and spent her life rooted in the place she loved; Maury County, where she was born, raised, and built her family. A lifelong member of Porters Chapel United...
Robert Wayne Kuser
Dec 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Wayne Kuser, who was born on February 27, 1971, in Liberty, NY, and departed this world on December 22, 2025, in Hermitage, TN. His life spanned 54 years, filled with dedication to the passions that defined him.
Robert, affectionately known as "Bob" by family and friends. He was the...
Rita Veronica Herman
Dec 20, 2025
Rita Veronica Herman, age 55, passed away on December 20, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, William and Debra Sanders.
Rita is remembered by her three sons, Robert Franklin Watkins, Royce Herman, and Codie Herman, who were the pride and joy of her life. Her love for them was steadfast, selfless, and unconditional.
Rita was...
Kay Stone
Dec 17, 2025
Kay Elizabeth Stone was born on February 8, 1952, in Key West, FL to John King Stone and Pearl Tillman Stone. She spent most of her childhood in the swamps of Clay County, FL with her wild little sister Janet Gail Stone-Erdman, currently of NC. In those swamps, she learned to barrel race, and to wrangle horses, alligators, snakes, armadillos,...
Timothy Rountree
Dec 16, 2025
Timothy Blake (Tim) Rountree, 62, passed away at his new home on December 16, 2025 in Hixson, Tennessee. He was born in Columbia TN, and grew up in Mt. Pleasant.
He had a PhD in Theology and enjoyed talking about his faith with anyone who would listen. He really missed the church family at Graymere Church of Christ after he moved...
Sara Lucy Dale
Dec 14, 2025
Sara Lucy Dale, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at her home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. She was born on August 14, 1941, in Maury County, Tennessee, to the late Thomas Sydney Norman and Eunice Logue Norman.
Sara Lucy Dale was an amazing caregiver who devoted her life to loving and caring for her family. Her home was...
Shirley Jean Weaks
Dec 12, 2025
Shirley Jean Weaks, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Ethridge, Tennessee. A former longtime resident of Onsted, Michigan, Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her family and many friends.
Born on August 15, 1940, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, to the late Roy and Rena Burleson Copeland. Shirley moved to Michigan as an infant and lived there for most...
Clayborn Wallace Hill
Dec 11, 2025
Clayborn Wallace Hill, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at his home in Bedford County, Tennessee.
Wallace was preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey and Mary Elizabeth Hill; his son, Timothy Wayne Hill; and several siblings. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Shirley Hill of Unionville, TN; his brother, Robert Hill of Westmoreland,...
Larry M. Webb
Dec 10, 2025
Larry M. Webb, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Larry was born on February 2, 1942, in Eupora, Mississippi. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, retiring with the distinguished rank of Master Chief, a role that reflected his dedication, leadership, and commitment to service. Following his...
Steve Andrew Gillenkirk
Dec 10, 2025
Steven Andrew Gillenkirk passed away December 10,2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Born in Monroe County, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Norma Gillenkirk. More details forthcoming.
Kaye Dees Hutton
Dec 9, 2025
Angels lifted Kaye Dees Hutton to heaven on December 9th 2025 at around 7:00 p.m.
Kaye Dees Hutton was born on September 20th, 1942 to Dunkin Dees and Gladys Inez Turner Dees in Enid Mississippi. There she had a productive childhood with church attending school and cotton fields.
After graduating high school, she and some sisters moved to Memphis Tennessee. She worked...
Steve Osborne
Dec 9, 2025
Steven “Steve” Osborne, 67, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and deep devotion to his family.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Gladys Osborne, and his siblings Larry Osborne, Wanda Graham, and Billy Wisdom. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor Osborne, who was the...
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