Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Myra Potts
Mar 30, 2026
Myra Potts, age 78, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.
Born on October 27, 1947, in Columbia, Tennessee, Myra was the daughter of the late Herbert Brooks and Kate Brooks. She was a true people person who never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome and valued. Easily described as a...
William R. "Willie" Runions Jr
Feb 18, 2026
William R. “Willie” Runions Jr. passed away on February 17 at Maury Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
Willie was born on April 12, 1966, to the late William Robert Runions Sr. and Jo Ann King Runions. From an early age, he carried a strong spirit and independent nature that would define the way he lived his life.
Anyone who knew...
Bobby Wayne Fralix
Apr 1, 2026
Bobby Fralix passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, devotion, and quiet strength.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Margaret Fralix, his grandmother who was like a mother to him, Mary Lovett, and his brother, Jimmy Fralix.
Bobby is survived by his beloved wife, Frances “Pat” Fralix, who stood...
Thomas Kevin Hinson
Mar 13, 2026
Thomas Kevin “Bubba” Hinson took his final lap on March 13, 2026, crossing the finish line under the checkered flag after a life lived with a full heart and a heavy foot on the gas. Though his race here has ended, the legacy he leaves behind continues to roar in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Kevin was...
Ruby Jean Corrigan
Mar 31, 2026
Ruby Jean Corrigan, 90, passed away March 31 at Maury Regional Medical Center from heart problems aggravated by an illness. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alvin Howard Hoyle (2006) and John Corrigan (2024). She is survived by her children, Pamela Gallagher and Timothy Hoyle, and their spouses, Brian Gallagher and Jane Heaven-Hoyle. Her four grandchildren include Jennifer...
Susan Puckett
Mar 30, 2026
Susan H. Puckett, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 21, 1950.
Service arrangements are currently pending. A full obituary will be announced at a later time.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be given to the family at williamsfh.com.
Jerry Ray Hendrix
Mar 30, 2026
Jerry Ray Hendrix, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at NHC HealthCare in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest F. Hendrix and Dorthy Riggins Hendrix; and his children, Dawn Hendrix and Darrell Hendrix.
Jerry is survived by his family, including his daughter, Darlene (Matt) Schwind; his former wife of 36 years, Betty Lynn Howell;...
Deborah Bryson
Mar 28, 2026
Deborah Louise Johnson Bryson was born at 8:25 a.m. on Monday October 19, 1959, to the late Huey Richard Johnson and the late Katie Bernice Beasley Johnson at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Saturday March 28, 2026, at TriStar Hendersonville in Hendersonville, Tennessee, after a brief illness.
The primary focus of Debbie's...
Ashley Alden Knox
Mar 27, 2026
Ashley Alden Knox, age 55, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee due to heart complications.
Alden was preceded in death by his parents, Tillman and Bessie Dale Knox, and his brother, Jeffrey (Christye) Knox.
He is lovingly remembered by his brother, Tim (Cheryl Carroll) Knox; his nieces, Kayla (Toby) Lane, Hillary (Austin) Bratton, and...
Anthony Gene Wiseman
Mar 25, 2026
Anthony Gene Wiseman, age 54, passed away on March 25, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Agnes Wiseman, and his beloved daughter, Amber Wiseman.
He leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory always: his devoted wife, Jennifer Wiseman; his daughters, Megan Wiseman and Bobbi Kaye Wiseman; his sister, Jeanette...
Betty Kincaid
Mar 23, 2026
Betty Gray Kincaid, 93, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Columbia, TN.
She was born on April 23, 1932, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William W. Gray and Mamie Head Gray. Betty was raised on the family farm in Madison, Tennessee, where she learned the value of hard work and service. Betty graduated from Goodlettsville High School and went...
Edward Riley Sr.
Mar 16, 2026
Edward Riley Sr., 73, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on March 16th, 2026. Born on December 26, 1952, in Kankakee, Illinois, Ed lived a life marked by laughter, love, and a playful spirit that stayed with him to the very end.
Ed was a devoted member of the Catholic faith, and his beliefs were an important part of his life. He...
Adam Anderson Cordell
Mar 14, 2026
A memorial reception will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2-4PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia.
Rebecca Elizabeth Clark
Mar 14, 2026
Rebecca Elizabeth “Becky” Clark passed away peacefully at her home in Columbia on March 14, 2026.
Becky was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and throughout her life she demonstrated a deep commitment to faith, family, and service to others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Shelby Saint Sutton, and her brother, Mike Sutton, Jr.
She is survived by her...
William Boyd Wood
Mar 13, 2026
William Boyd Wood, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1939, in Rockdale, Tennessee, to the late Charlie Wood and Dorothy Hayes Wood.
Boyd grew up alongside his four brothers and carried with him throughout life the strong values of family, kindness, and hard work. Boyd had a passion for vehicles of all...
Sandra Jean Kinslow
Mar 13, 2026
Sandra Jean Kinslow, age 65, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born on February 25, 1961, in Columbia, Sandra was the beloved daughter of the late Russell Roberts and Annie Ruth “Nance” Roberts.
Sandra was raised in Mt. Pleasant alongside her six siblings, where she built a lifetime of memories rooted in family and community. She...
James Edward Harvell, Jr
Mar 9, 2026
James E. Harvell, Jr. was born on February 8, 1956, to James E. Harvell, Sr. and Ruth J. Conner Harvell whom have preceded him in death; also, by his brother Willie Brown.
James is survived by two brothers Raymond (Dot) Conner and David Harvell, sister Maggie Harvell McNabb.
James retired from miliary service after 18 years. He worked retail for about 10-12...
Tonya R. Andrews
Mar 8, 2026
Tonya R. Andrews passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and devotion to her family.
She is lovingly remembered by her Husband, Greg Andrews; Children, Jenny (Rob) Beets and Chaney Turnbo. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Jacob (Tiffany) Sprinkle, Parker Beets, Estella Beets, and Jasper Turnbo. Tonya was also blessed with...
Bessie Ermine Irelan
Mar 6, 2026
Bessie Irelan, age 74, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. She was born on April 24, 1951, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late Major Mobbs and Mable Ingram Mobbs.
Bessie grew up in Lawrenceburg alongside her siblings, surrounded by family and the natural beauty of southern Tennessee that she would come to love throughout her life. From an early age...
Constance "Connie" McClain
Mar 4, 2026
Constance Anne “Connie” McClain, age 62, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, arrived at her Heavenly Home on Wednesday March 4th. Connie was born on September 22, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Eugene Searson and Vivian Bates Searson. She spent her entire life rooted in the small town of Mount Pleasant, a place she loved deeply and where she built a life...
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