Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Pamela Ann Lasure
May 6, 2026
Pamela Ann Lasure passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born in Clarksburg, Pamela was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence H. Fiber, Sr. and Ann Fiber, and by her brother, Clarence H. Fiber, Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Noel Lasure, Sr.; and their four “roses,” Noel Jr. (Lorna) Lasure,...
Dorothy Jean Salhany
Jun 23, 2026
Dorothy Jean Graves Salhany passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 23, 2026 at the age of 98. Dorothy was born October 24, 1927 to pastor Cecil Frank Graves and his wife, Lucile Whiteneck Graves.
Seventh-day Adventist pastor C. F. Graves was pastor in Lawrence County, TN for many years. Dorothy told stories of her childhood growing up on Tripp Road just...
Leo Antonio Favela
Aug 5, 2026
Leonardo “Leo” Antonio Favela, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was 27 years old.
Born on January 15, 1999, in Columbia, Tennessee, Leo was the beloved son of Susan Jett Barnett and the late Leonardo Favela.
Leo lived life with an adventurous spirit and never missed an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Whether he was kayaking,...
James Brady, Sr.
Aug 10, 2026
James Brady, Sr. passed away on August 10, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Sparta.
Born in Columbia, Tennessee, James was the son of the late Leonard Brady and Rhoda Caldwell Brady on November 23, 1941. He was a hardworking and talented man who lived a full life and found joy in many different pursuits. Above all, James was a devoted father, grandfather,...
Diane Burgess
Aug 2, 2026
Diane Burgess, age 75, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on April 26, 1951, in Columbia, Tennessee, Diane was the daughter of the late Earl Burgess and Mamie Burgess. She lived a life defined by service, music, and an unwavering love for the people around her.
Gifted with remarkable musical talent, Diane shared her...
"Bubba" Burns
Aug 9, 2026
Charles Len “Bubba” Burns passed away at his home in Santa Fe, Tennessee, on August 9, 2026.
Bubba was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Claude and Ruby Marvene Burns; his grandparents, Walter Claude and Janie Elizabeth Burns and Howard Spears and Clarice Beard; and his aunt, Thelma Dial; his uncle Elmer Burns.
He is survived by his sister, June (Bubba...
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...
Lizzie Barnes
Aug 7, 2026
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Powers, age 64, passed away on August 7, 2026, at her home in Santa Fe, Tennessee. She was born on November 9, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, to James Dotson and Flora Dotson.
Lizzie was a humble, kindhearted woman who carried a positive spirit through life. She had a deep appreciation for the simple things and found happiness in the...
Winnie Sparks
Aug 6, 2026
Winnie Sparks, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.
Born on November 11, 1955, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Winnie was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lena Mosley. She was a woman whose sass, humor, loyalty, and unwavering love for her family made her unforgettable. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Robert Manley Stephenson
Aug 6, 2026
Robert M. Stephenson was born in Athens, Georgia, on September 20, 1947. He died August 5, 2026, at the age of 78, with his family at his side.
His young parents moved the family to Valdosta, Georgia, where they raised their children. Bob grew up with his brothers, Mell (now retired Navy, Maple Valley, Washington) and Chip Stephenson (also retired Navy,...
George Woods
Aug 5, 2026
George Woods, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on July 20, 1955, in New Madrid, Missouri, George was the son of Mattie Claudine and the late Aubery Woods. He was a kind and generous man whose warm personality and sense of humor made him a joy to be...
Faye Craft
Aug 2, 2026
Faye Craft, age 90, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1936, in Lawrence County, Tennessee, and was lovingly raised in Bonnertown.
The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:00am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Rev....
Laura Ellyn Echols
Jul 31, 2026
Laura Ellyn Couch Echols, age 72, passed away on July 31, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Laura was the beloved daughter of Alex Thomas Couch and Naomi Flory Couch. Her life was defined by compassion, devotion, and a love story that began all by chance in the sixth grade.
It started when someone strategically placed a Valentine’s...
Geneve Tice
Jul 29, 2026
Geneve Miller Tice, 88, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Maury Regional Hospital. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
Geneve was born June 13, 1938 in Cherokee County, NC.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and gardener.
Geneve is survived by two daughters- Cherie Strickland ( Scott) and Jane Emerson (Ronnie) ; grandchildren- Rachelle Kington (Steven), Morgan Shaw...
Dallas DeBoer
Jul 28, 2026
Dallas DeBoer, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on July 22, 1953, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Dallas was the son of the late Henry and Edna DeBoer. He lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family and his country.
Dallas had a wonderful sense of humor...
Michael John Enk
Jul 24, 2026
Michael John “Da Big Guy” Enk lived a life filled with laughter, spirited conversations, and, above all, love for his family. He passed peacefully on July 24, 2026, with his beloved wife of 58 years, Kathy, by his side.
Born on December 27, 1943, to Benedict and Irene Enk on the south side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mike grew into the kind...
Mike Flynt
Jul 22, 2026
Michael Wayne Flynt, age 68, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The family will visit with friends and family at Williams Funeral Home, Columbia from 1 pm-4 pm on Sunday, July 26th.
Mike was born on February 25, 1958, to the late James Roy and Jennie Mae McGee Flynt in Mt. Pleasant, TN. He was the...
Audrey Denise Ashworth
Jul 21, 2026
Audrey Denise "Boo-Boo" Ashworth passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center, in Columbia, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Cecelia Taylor Stewart; her in-laws, Walter Ashworth and Vera McIntyre; sisters ,Penny Campbell, Tootie White, and Pam Scott; her brother, John Haygood; her nephew, Donald Ray Collins, Jr.
She is survived by her...
Perry Gibson
Jul 20, 2026
Perry Gibson, age 38, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Born on August 7, 1987, Perry was the son of Frankie Gibson and Teresa Lang Demand. He was a creative soul with a curious mind and a love for working with his hands. Perry enjoyed tinkering with just about anything, always finding satisfaction in fixing, building, or creating something new....
Linda Sue Cummins
Jul 19, 2026
Linda Sue Cummins, age 77, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Lawrenceburg Highway on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Linda is survived by her devoted husband, Jerry Cummins; her son, Jeremy Cummins; her grandson, Bryan Cummins; her sister, Sherry (Darryl) Holt; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elizabeth...
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