Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Thelton Hill
Jul 14, 2026
Thelton Hill, age 99, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at Limestone Nursing Home in Athens, Alabama.
Born on July 22, 1926, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Thelton was the son of the late Marion Luther Hill and Ruth Hill. Throughout his long life, he was known as a kind, gentle, and loving man and a faithful member of Jackson Heights Church...
Evan Marsch
Jul 12, 2026
Evan Michael Marsch passed away on Sunday, July 12th 2026 Evan was a beautiful and talented son who was always sweet, caring.
He had a passion for music, especially the guitar and was always writing his own music. Evan always followed his own path and knew where he wanted to go in life and was one of the brightest kids we...
Pam Oldham
Jul 9, 2026
Pamela Gayle Oldham, affectionately known as Pam, passed away peacefully at her home in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, on July 9, 2026, at the age of 68.
Born on June 15, 1958, to the late John "Mac Shivers and Marian Shivers, Pam lived a life defined by service, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. She proudly served her country in the United...
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...
Jeannie Tice
Jul 13, 2026
Stella "Jeannie" Tice, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.
Born on July 25, 1953, in Maury County, Tennessee, Jeannie was the daughter of the late Raymond Massey and Nell High Massey. Throughout her life, Jeannie was known for her warm heart and welcoming spirit. She truly never met a stranger, making friends wherever she...
Gary Allen Shaw
Jul 7, 2026
Gary Allen Shaw, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 7, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 69. Gary was born on November 29, 1956, in Germany, to Bernell and Carol (Weigum) Shaw. True to form, he packed more living into his years than most people would manage in two lifetimes.
Gary grew up in...
Patricia Ann Tanner
Jul 6, 2026
Patricia Culpepper Tanner, age 85, of Athens, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026.
Born on April 1, 1941, in Section, Alabama, Patricia lived a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to her family. She was a woman of strong Christian faith who found great joy in studying the Bible and listening to Southern gospel music.
Patricia’s greatest happiness came...
Jane Adele Scott
Jul 4, 2026
Jane Adele Scott, lovingly known simply as Jane Adele, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee, at the age of 33.
Born on May 28, 1993, in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, Jane Adele was the cherished daughter of Ramsey Faber Scott and Anne Desmond Scott. From an early age, she possessed an extraordinary creative spirit and a brilliant mind that...
Mary Reece
Jul 4, 2026
Mary Reece, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at NHC in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on August 16, 1931, in Bethel, Alabama, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert and Velma Thornton. She devoted her life to her family as a loving mother and homemaker, creating a home filled with love, care, and unwavering support. Mary was also...
Robin Wintheiser
Jul 3, 2026
Robin Wintheiser was born February 27, 1956 in Prentiss, Mississippi and was raised by her mother and step-father, Marilyn and Ellis Douglas. Her early childhood memories included riding along with her grandfather (Pap) while delivering propane in rural Mississippi. Her grandfather and grandmother, Reggie and Alleen (Memaw) Myers, lived across the street and owned Service Butane Gas Company, which was...
Alline Curry
Jul 2, 2026
Alline P. Curry, aged 86, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. Born on December 28, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Alline brought warmth, kindness, and joy to everyone who knew her throughout her long and meaningful life.
Alline's greatest legacy was her family. She is survived by her loving sister, Helen Harris. She leaves behind her devoted children: her son, William...
Joyce Thompson
Jul 1, 2026
Joyce G. Thompson, age 67, passed away peacefully at St. Thomas West Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Born on January 30, 1959, in Columbia, Tennessee, Joyce was the daughter of the late Virginia and Clyde Cozart. She was the second youngest of eight children and graduated from Columbia Central High School with the Class of...
Nathaniel Hampton
Jun 30, 2026
Nathaniel Hampton Sr. peacefully departed this life on June 30, 2026, at the age of 89.
Visitation with family will be Monday, July 13, 2026, from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. with funeral service to follow at 12:00 PM at Saint Ruth PB Church. Interment will be in Orr Chapel Cemetery, 8397 W. Sheepneck Road, Sandy Hook, TN. Officiant will be Rev Lesa...
Scott Churchwell
Jun 29, 2026
John Scott "Scott" Churchwell, 71, of Leoma, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Scott was born on March 22, 1955, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Warren "WJ" Churchwell and Joyce Churchwell, who preceded him in death.
Scott was a proud union electrician and retired member of the IBEW. Throughout his career,...
Stanley Saylor
Jun 29, 2026
Stanley Saylor, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on June 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Beverly, Kentucky, Stanley was the beloved son of Claudie Saylor and Helen Hubbard Saylor. One of ten children, he graduated from Cawood High School. Stanley built a lifelong career as a truck...
David Ray Glasgow
Jun 29, 2026
David Ray Glasgow, 78, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on June 29, 2026.
Born June 20, 1948, in Paris, Tennessee, David was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary B Glasgow, and his sister, Diane Cox.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Nancee; his three daughters, April (Jay) Estes of Atlanta; Allison (Bill) Kennedy of Nashville;...
Thomas Ray White, M.D.
Jun 28, 2026
Thomas Ray White, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on February 5, 1933, in Whitwell, Tennessee, Thomas was the son of the late Rev. Elbert L. White and Matilda White. An exceptional student, he was the salutatorian of his graduating class at...
Judy Paulette Thomas
Jun 25, 2026
Judy Paulette Tatum Thomas of Mt. Pleasant, TN passed away peacefully at The Bridge on June 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 am at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Dr. Vance Hendrickson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and from 10:00...
Blake Sawyer Horn
Jun 24, 2026
Our deeply loved son, Blake Horn, passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 19.
Blake was born November 20, 2006. Blake came into this world quickly and, far too soon, left it just as quickly.
Blake was beautiful and kind. He was intelligent and lived with integrity. He was so funny! He had an incredible sense of humor and...
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