Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Bill Stewart
Jan 4, 2025
Billy “Bill” Stewart, age 75, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2025. Bill was born on December 13, 1949, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to the late Abraham Lincoln Stewart and Nellie Virginia Parks Stewart.
A man of many talents, Bill was known for his resourcefulness and creativity, particularly with the unique light fixtures he crafted....
Larry Shackelford
Jan 3, 2025
Larry Shackelford, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 77 years old.
Larry was born on June 9, 1947, to the late Kermit and Lucille Shackelford and was raised in Tennessee, where he cultivated a lifelong love for family, faith, and community. Known...
Cathy McNabb
Jan 2, 2025
Cathy McNabb, age 73, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on December 3, 1951, in Maury County, Tennessee, Cathy was the beloved daughter of the late James Powell and Nolie Chatman Powell.
Cathy was a devoted homemaker who took immense pride in her family and her home. She was a remarkable...
Delores Jean Doty
Jan 1, 2025
It is with heartfelt love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of our beloved mother and Nana, Delores Jean (Stanfill) Doty, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2025. She was 80 years old.
A woman of unwavering faith, Jean was a guiding light for all who knew her. Her life was a testament...
Jan LaFramboise
Dec 31, 2024
Jeanette "Jan" LaFramboise, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at her home in Columbia, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 13, 1952, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Norma Stiehl and the late Donald LaFramboise, Jan was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
Jan’s life was marked by creativity and kindness. A skilled florist,...
Franklin Dale Nitterauer
Dec 30, 2024
On December 30, 2024, in the warm embrace of his family and home in Columbia, Tennessee, Franklin Dale Nitterauer peacefully departed this world. Born on a summer’s day, June 20, 1942, in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Franklin was the cherished son of Frank Glenn Nitterauer and Stella Mae Grimm Nitterauer.
Franklin’s life was a tapestry of love, adventure, and...
James Pate Patterson
Dec 30, 2024
James "Pate" Patterson, a beloved Maury County native, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at the age of 79, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on April 14, 1945, in Columbia, Tennessee, to the late Travis Patterson and Daisy Holloway Patterson, Pate’s life was a rich tapestry woven with dedication, music, and the love of the land.
From his earliest...
Juan Luis Salcedo
Dec 30, 2024
Juan Luis Salcedo, 66, of Giles County, Tennessee, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born in Veracruz, Mexico, to the late Senovio Salcedo Texcahua and Rutila Munoz Lopez.
A talented guitar player, Juan shared his love of music with those around him. He also enjoyed caring for his cars and exploring new places on the weekends.
Juan is survived by...
Jane Bryant
Dec 25, 2024
Audrey “Jane” Baker Bryant, passed peacefully at home into the arms of her Savior Jesus on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at the age of 88. She beautifully modeled the virtuous woman embracing life with a gentle spirit and a servant’s heart. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have...
Charlotte A. Ingram
Dec 25, 2024
Charlotte A. Ingram, age 73, peacefully passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at Countryside Health and Rehabilitation in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Born on April 1, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, Charlotte was the beloved daughter of the late Patricia Lowe.
Charlotte was a devoted mother to her two sons, David Kenny and Darin Kenny. Her children fondly remember the vibrant gardens...
Billy Wade Lovett
Dec 25, 2024
Billy Wade Lovett, 75, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at Southern Tennessee Regional Hospital. Born on December 8, 1949, to the late Robert Lovett and Mary Kersey Lovett, Billy lived a life marked by love, dedication, and skill.
Billy was a wonderful man who devoted his life to caring for his family, loving them unconditionally and...
Tommasa Pizzo
Dec 23, 2024
Tommasa Pizzo, a cherished matriarch, passed away on December 23, 2024, at NHC-Maury Transitional Care in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on August 16, 1938, in the picturesque island of Sicily, Italy, Tommasa was a daughter of the late Vincenzo Turriciano and Angela DiBartolo Turriciano.
Tommasa was the heart and soul of her family, often described as the glue that held them together....
Philip Byram
Dec 22, 2024
Philip "Buddy" Byram, 68, of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Born on September 2, 1956, to the late Hoover and Chessie Byram, Philip was a man of kindness, faith, and unwavering love for his family.
Affectionately called "Buddy" by his father during their cherished time working together in the wood...
Christopher Mayo
Dec 22, 2024
Christopher "Chris" Mayo, 41, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on July 17, 1983, to Joseph Mayo and Trina Davis, Chris lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
Chris was a man of the outdoors, finding joy in hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping, and exploring the beauty of nature. With...
Michael Adams
Dec 21, 2024
Michael Adams, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024. Born on July 13, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, Michael was the cherished son of the late Billy T. and Johnnie Brake Adams.
Michael spent his life dedicated to hard work, family, and the simple joys of nature. For many years, he worked on the line at Smelter in Mount Pleasant,...
Emma Mai Morrow
Dec 21, 2024
Emma Mai Osborne Morrow passed away peacefully in her home on December 21, 2024, with her daughter and close friends by her side. She was born on October 9, 1941, to the late Malcome and Henrietta Philips Osborne in Columbia, Tennessee, where she lived her entire life.
Emma was married to her beloved husband, Billy Joe Morrow, for 47 wonderful years....
Marjorie "Margie" Marie Lewis
Dec 21, 2024
Marjorie "Margie" Marie Lewis passed away on December 21, 2024, in her Summertown, Tennessee, home, surrounded by her devoted family. Margie was born to the late James Frost and Janie Baker in Hamilton, Ohio, and grew up with a love for music, faith, and family that shaped her life.
Margie met the love of her life, Dennis Lewis, while he was...
William R. Hood
Dec 20, 2024
William "Bill" Russell Hood, aged 84, peacefully departed this life on December 20, 2024, at NHC Maury Transitional Care in Columbia, Tennessee, just two days shy of his 85th birthday. Born on December 22, 1939, in Lawrence County, Tennessee, Bill was the cherished son of the late William Jackson Hood and Annie Mae Woods.
From a young age, Bill exemplified a...
Keith Clayton
Dec 19, 2024
Keith Robin Clayton, 60, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at St. Thomas Hickman in Centerville, Tennessee. Born March 19, 1964, in Florence, Alabama, Keith was the beloved son of Jean Clayton and the late Kenneth Clayton.
Keith had a passion for the great outdoors. Whether hunting, fishing, searching for arrowheads, or enjoying time on the river, he found joy...
Dorothy Westover
Dec 18, 2024
Dorothy Westover, born September 3, 1936, in Absecon, New Jersey to the late Clarence and Dorothy Homan. Dorothy passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Dorothy was a vibrant soul whose presence lit up any room. She had a passion for life that was as bright as her favorite color, pink, often accented...
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