Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Greg Hensley
Sep 25, 2026
Greg Hensley, 57, of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on September 25, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Greg was born on March 24, 1969, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, to Charles and Elizabeth Hensley. He was a hardworking and strong man who loved his family immensely. Greg was incredibly proud of his children and treasured every opportunity he had to spend time with...
Gene Gibbs
Sep 23, 2026
Gene Wayne Gibbs, 78, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, TN. He was born on April 2, 1948, in Montezuma, GA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Trena Gibbs; his children, Holly Aldridge (Trent), and Greg Gibbs (Carla); his grandchildren, Grace, Ty, Neely, Zoriah, Parker and Joaquin;...
Judy Medina
Aug 9, 2026
Judith “Judy” Medina, 80, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on March 5, 1946, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Nadine and Thomas Redmond.
Judy was a strong, feisty, and determined woman who faced adversity head-on and rarely allowed life’s challenges to defeat her. She grew up and raised her family on the West Side...
Diane Daubney
Sep 25, 2026
Helen Diane Daubney, affectionately known as Diane, passed away peacefully in her home in Columbia, Tennessee, on September 25, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1939, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Diane was a loving, caring, and truly selfless woman whose life centered around the people she loved. Family meant everything to her, and she would do anything for anyone in need....
Era Pruitt
Sep 19, 2026
Era Pruitt, 84, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1942, in San Diego, California, to the late Guy Miller Jones and Hope “Brown” Jones. She grew up surrounded by her family and was one of six siblings.
Era was a hardworking woman who took pride in doing things well. She was the kind of person...
Billy Cato Woodard
Sep 18, 2026
Billy Cato Woodard, age 90, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Billy was born on June 11, 1936, in Hartsville, Tennessee, to the late Duffy Read “D.R.” Woodard and Louise Woodard. The second of four children, Billy grew up alongside his three sisters, Jo Ann, Bobby Sue, and Linda.
Billy was a proud graduate of...
Carolyn Taylor
Sep 15, 2026
Carolyn Taylor, age 74, of Tennessee, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 26, 1951, in Opelousas, Louisiana, to the late Benjamin and Marie Chenier.
Growing up in a large family, Carolyn treasured a lifetime full of memories, stories, laughter, and the special bonds that only family can share....
Betty Sue Sullivan
Sep 12, 2026
Betty Sue Sullivan, age 92, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 5, 1934, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, to the late Otis and Elizabeth Dickson.
Sue was a fun, spirited woman with a strong will and an assertive personality. She knew what she wanted, wasn’t afraid to say what she thought, and...
Shelly Lambert
Sep 10, 2026
Shelly Lambert, age 56, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on December 29, 1969, to the late Gloria Jean Prichard.
Shelly had a warm heart and a deep appreciation for the things that brought her happiness. She especially loved the beach and enjoyed any opportunity to spend time near the water. In her younger years,...
Carl Gossett
Sep 9, 2026
Carlton Gossett, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 12, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carlton was a good man with a strong personality and, as those who knew him well can attest, plenty of strong opinions. He was never afraid to speak his mind, and...
Susan O'Malley
Sep 2, 2026
Susan O'Malley, age 53, passed away on September 2, 2026, at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, following a courageous three-year battle with breast cancer.
Susan was born on April 22, 1973, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Edward and Lois O'Malley.
Susan was an honest and sweet soul who found happiness in the simple things in life. She especially enjoyed relaxing at...
Dodd Garrett
Aug 31, 2026
Dodd Emmanuel “Harvell” Garrett, age 62, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, son and daughter-in-law.
Dodd was born November 26, 1963, in Clarkrange, Tennessee, where he was raised. He later moved to Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, where he made his home for approximately 40 years. He was the son of Donnie Garrett and the late Loma...
Sandra Diane Finerty Matthews
Aug 28, 2026
Sandra Diane Finerty Matthews, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at NHC Columbia. A native of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ollie Finerty and Lena Mae Dugger Finerty.
Sandra found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed drawing and painting, playing games on her phone, watching The Andy Griffith Show, and joining...
Robert Brian Garner
Aug 27, 2026
Robert Brian Garner, 70, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Columbia, TN.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee. A service for Robert will follow at 2:00 PM. Robert will be laid to rest in The Arbors at Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbia,...
Patricia Mai Fralix
Aug 26, 2026
Patricia Mai (Grooms) Fralix, born May 25, 1945, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by her love for her family, her strong work ethic, and her kind, caring and dependable spirit.
Patricia grew up in Columbia, Tennessee, and spent much of her life working hard and caring for those she loved. She worked for...
Thad D. Runions
Aug 25, 2026
Thad D. Runions, age 46, passed away on August 25, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.
A Maury County native, Thad was the son of Maybern Runions and the late Sondra Odom Runions. His life changed forever when he met the love of his life, Tiffany, on a blind date. It did not take long for them to realize they had found something...
Charles Still
Aug 25, 2026
Charles Still, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, coach, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Charles was born on May 1, 1964, in Odessa, Texas, to Marie Hall Meadows and the late William “Billy” Johnston. To those who knew and loved him, Charles was simply the greatest man alive. He...
Patty Catherine Jupe
Aug 23, 2026
Patty Catherine Jupe passed away on August 23, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Patty lived a life filled with family, treasured collections, and a special affection for animals. She had a love for beautiful ladies' perfumes and enjoyed sharing that passion with others through the online store she operated for many years. Patty...
Don Michael Cernuto
Aug 23, 2026
Don M. Cernuto passed away on August 23, 2026, at his residence in Hampshire, Tennessee, surrounded by the life and memories he had built through his devotion to family, faith, country, and community.
A Celebration of Life for Don will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee, with Deacon Ray Seibold...
Linda Jean Garbarina
Aug 19, 2026
Linda Jean Garbarina, 77, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on August 19, 2026, at Sumner Regional Medical Center following several weeks of illness.
Linda was born on October 29, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to Bob P. and Myra Perry Garbarina. A few years later, the family moved to Columbia, where Linda would make her home for the rest of her...
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