Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Doris L Shanks
Jun 11, 2025
On June 11, 2025, our mother Doris L. Shanks was called to her eternal home in heaven. Doris was born on September 14, 1927, in Coldstream, New Brunswick Canada. She was the daughter of Edmund S. Estabrooks and Louise Page Estabrooks. She attended a one room schoolhouse in Coldstream NB and graduated from high school in Hartland, NB in the...
Annabelle Treadway
Jun 9, 2025
Annabelle Treadway, age 88, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.
Annabelle was born on May 29, 1937, in Artie, West Virginia. She was the beloved daughter of Lee and Bonnie Williams.
After many years of employment, she retired from Cadillac.
Her heart was for her family. She took pride in being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother....
Nora OFallon Gross
Jun 9, 2025
Nora Gross, 83, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 at her home in Columbia, TN. Born and raised in Cannon County, Nora was the beloved daughter of the late Harrison and Lectie Patterson.
Nora lived a life filled with love, music, and dedication to her family and community. She worked for many years as a clerical administrative secretary, known for...
Thelma Pilbeam
Jun 8, 2025
Thelma Marie Holt Pilbeam age 80, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
She was retired from Smith & Nephew Richards in Memphis TN, and enjoyed serving several years as an usher for the Memphis Redbirds and Memphis Grizzlies. She was a member of Capleville United Methodist Church in Memphis and Pleasant Grove United...
Ernest Graff Jr
Jun 8, 2025
Ernest Graff Jr. was born at home on March 22, 1948, to the late Ernest Graff Sr and Mrytle Overstreet Graff.
He was a surprise born 12 years after his siblings. He was adored and spoiled by all. He graduated from Hay Long High School in Mt. Pleasant. He went on to attend Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Junior was born with...
Clarence Johnson
Jun 7, 2025
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” – Matthew 25:21
Clarence Johnson, a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, was called home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on July 20, 1956, to Mahlon and Mildred Johnson, Clarence lived a life...
Mary Elizabeth Sims Kelley
Jun 7, 2025
Elizabeth Kelley, age 89, passed away on June 7, 2025, at NHC Columbia, Walnut Lane, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Elizabeth was born August 19, 1935, to Robert Alexander Sims and Mary Elizabeth Seaton Sims of Maury County and the community of Mt. Joy. She had 10 siblings; she was the youngest and last remaining child.
She worked as a seamstress in Columbia for...
Gene Ray Baxter
Jun 6, 2025
Gene Ray Baxter, age 81, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
He was born on March 4, 1944, in Maury County to the late Howard and Onnie Baxter.
Gene was a true friend to many in the Hampshire community, where he was a long-time resident and member of Southpoint Church of Christ. He...
Lesta Conner
Jun 6, 2025
Lesta “Jay” Nave Conner, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2025 at Maury Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, from 12 to 2 at Williams Funeral Home, with the service following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Steven Sauls officiating. Lesta will be laid to rest at Polk Memorial Gardens.
Born on December 11, 1932, in Cumberland...
Tammy Stephenson
Jun 4, 2025
Tammy Stephenson, 55, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on October 11, 1969, in San Diego, California, to Constance Coleman Lyle and the late Michael Lyle.
Tammy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and daughter. She raised her four children with love and care and was proud of her ten grandchildren....
Linda Vaughn
Jun 2, 2025
Linda Vaughn, age 72, passed away on June 2, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on February 26, 1953, in Mount Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene West.
Linda shared nearly 50 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Henry Vaughn. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and...
Tonia Fuller
Jun 1, 2025
Tonia Fuller, age 59, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on June 1, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
She was born on March 17, 1966, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to the late Wendell and Peggy Fry. Tonia was a kind, loving, and strong-willed woman who touched many lives. She had a big heart and was always willing to help others, no matter...
James Daniel Parker
May 31, 2025
James “Jimmy” Parker of Summertown passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2025. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a man whose quiet strength and unwavering honesty touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born to Walter and Loreen Parker, both of whom preceded him in death, Jimmy lived a life defined by service, integrity, and...
Peggy Smith
May 28, 2025
Peggy Ruth Mathis Smith, a resident of Columbia, Tn., passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 86.
She was born on November 1, 1938 in the Gordonsburg Community of Lewis County. She was the daughter of John Ellis Mathis and Mary Ruth Yokley Mathis. She was of the Christian faith and attended Mt. Joy Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
After...
Katherine Brown
May 28, 2025
Katherine Brown, age 76, passed away on May 28, 2025, at LifeCare Center of Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on September 12, 1948, to the late Eugene and Katie Odom.
Katherine was known for her free spirit and strong will. She lived life on her own terms and wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. She had a sharp sense of humor...
Cheryl Frances Kujawski
May 25, 2025
Cheryl Frances Kujawski, an inspiration of love and kindness, left this world for Heaven on May 25, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 15, 1959, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, Cheryl’s journey through life was marked by the unwavering passion, joy, and creativity she brought to those around her. She...
Ruby Moore
May 25, 2025
Ruby Joyce Scruggs Moore, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Ruby leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and laughter.
Born to Spurgeon and Beatrice Taylor, Ruby was one of several siblings raised with strong values and a deep appreciation for family. She was preceded...
Fred Edward Davis
May 24, 2025
Fred Edward "Eddie" Davis, 67, of Mt. Pleasant, TN, passed away on May 24, due to complications from a stroke.
Fred was born June 12, 1957 in Columbia, TN, to Fred "Spike" Davis and Hazel Turner Davis.
At 18, Fred married Tammy Adams and had one daughter, Angela, in 1976. Later he married Darlene Hendrix and they also had one daughter, Jennifer,...
Reba
May 20, 2025
Reba Kathleen Benefield Davenport, born on January 11th, 1930, passed away on May 20th, 2025, at her residence at the age of 95. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, a homemaker, and a member of Unity Baptist Church. Kathleen was married to Ernest Fred Davenport for 67 years and ran a successful farm.
She was preceded in death by...
John Fielder
May 19, 2025
John Fielder, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee on May 19, 2025. Born December 12, 1944, in Gideon, Missouri, John was the son of the late Harold and Ruby Fielder.
A proud and passionate man, John lived life on his own terms. He spent many years as a senior engineer with his heart always close...
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