Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Jimmy Harrison Bailey
Dec 25, 2017
Jimmy Harrison Bailey, 77, of Williamsport, TN passed away on Monday, December 25th, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Jimmy worked for Tennessee Highway Patrol from 1971 to 1997 when he retired. He also managed the Williamsport Lakes Concessions from 2000 to 2015. He and his wife, the late Marjorie Lou Bailey were married for 58 years. Jimmy is survived...
Evelyn Louise Spears Chapman
Dec 22, 2017
Evelyn Louise Spears Chapman, age 85, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Evelyn was born on October 20, 1932 in Columbia, Tennessee to Isaiah and Anna Bell Andrews Spears. She married James Ernest “Country” Chapman, Sr. on December 6, 1952 and they were happily married until his passing on January 21, 2013....
Fredrick "Boyd" Roberts
Dec 22, 2017
Fredrick “Boyd” Roberts, age 85, longtime resident of Chantay Acres in Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the home of his son in Culleoka,Tennessee. Boyd was born on June 8, 1932 to Fred and Lillie Bryant Roberts in Columbia, Tennessee. He married Betty June Hobson on June 2, 1951 and they were happily married and devoted...
Shirley Lee Putnam
Dec 20, 2017
Shirley Putnam, age 82 of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee passed away at Maury Regional Hospital on December 20, 2017, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Shirley was born in Michigan, to the late Harold Julius and Marie Alfilda Curtis. She had one brother, the late Larry Curtis. She was the loving mother of six children, fourteen grandchildren, and 20...
John Richard Spencer
Dec 15, 2017
John Richard Spencer, age 60, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away at his residence on December 15, 2017; with his loving wife by his side. John was born on October 28, 1957 to the late Eddie Spencer and Joyce Huff. He was born in Dayton, Ohio. John leaves behind his Wife: Cindy Spencer; Children: Jason Spencer, Jarrod (Theresa) Spencer, Bernard (Gina)...
Melissa Yevonne Holt
Dec 13, 2017
Melissa Yevonne Holt, age 61, of Town Creek, Alabama, died December 13, 2017. Born August 23, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama, she is the daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Oliver and the late Charles English Oliver. Melissa was the owner of a home and office cleaning business for many years. She enjoyed and was passionate about cooking, cleaning, family gatherings, quilting, flower...
Marjorie Colleen Ronyell Rowe
Dec 12, 2017
In loving memory of our beautiful angel, Marjorie Colleen Ronyell Sparks. Marjorie was born November 6, 1984 to Ronald Dean Sparks and Mary Evelyn Berry Sparks at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Maggie was a beautiful, spirited and loving mother to her three children, Terrilyn, Sadie and William. Maggie loved the outdoors, especially fishing, which brought her much joy,...
Betty Marie "Mawmaw" Kersey
Dec 11, 2017
Betty “MawMaw” Kersey, age 80, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee passed away on December 11, 2017 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Betty was born on March 17, 1937 in Giles County, TN to the late Robert and Annie Cummins. Betty was fondly referred to as “MawMaw” by her loved ones, friends and many who knew her. She was married on July...
John Phillip Brashears
Dec 10, 2017
John Phillip Brashears, 61, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at his residence in Hohenwald. He was born December 30, 1955 to Carl Brashears and Bobbie Catherine Lively Brashears in Knoxville. He was a master carpenter and loved to work outdoors. His favorite work was building and construction. He never met a stranger and found a friend in everyone he...
Ryan Trent Kelley
Dec 7, 2017
Ryan Trent Kelley, passed away far too early at the age of 45 on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Ryan was born on June 20, 1972 to Sandra Robbins Kelley and the late Raymond T. Kelley in Easton, Maryland. He is a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School Class of ’90. Ryan founded, owned and operated Aim...
Sarah "Granny" Burroughs
Dec 6, 2017
Sarah “Granny” Nichols Burroughs, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Sarah was born October 11, 1935 in Lynnville, Tennessee to the late Sank Nichols and the late Mable Marshall Nichols. Granny was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a heart as big as the state of Tennessee, which she loved dearly. She enjoyed spending her time...
Holley Ann Cullum
Dec 5, 2017
Holley Ann Cullum, age 16, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee passed away on December 5, 2017 at the sweet age of 16 years old. Her life was cut too short; taken too quickly. Holley was born February 14, 2001 to Johnny N. Cullum and Lisa A. O’Neal. Holley was a caring soul; she always tried to help someone, always seeing the good...
Matthew Allen "Matt" Morton
Dec 4, 2017
Matthew Allen “Matt” Morton, age 42, Mt. Pleasant resident, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Matt was born August 30, 1975 in Columbia, the son of the late Margaret Thorton Sharp and Floyd Edward Morton of Columbia. He was employed doing maintenance work and was a handyman. Matt had a big heart and always...
Eugenia Mary Mckiddie
Dec 3, 2017
Eugenia “Gean” McKiddie, age 78, of Columbia, TN passed away on December 3, 2017 at Signature Health Care. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Ginger Tice
Dec 3, 2017
Ginger Robinson Tice, 55, died Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her residence in Charlotte, TN. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Main Street Church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant, TN at 6:00 pm. Born February 20, 1962 in Columbia, TN, Ginger was the daughter of the late Estelle Mash Robinson and the late William (Babe)...
Charles Ray Roberts
Dec 2, 2017
Charles Ray Roberts passed away Saturday December 2, 2017 at his residence at the age of 78. Charles was born October 27, 1939 in Maury County to the late Earl Moore Sr. and Margaret Addison Roberts. He loved God and his family. He loved reading his Bible, enjoyed fishing and walking in the woods to his favorite log to pray....
Margaret Brothers Thompson
Dec 1, 2017
Margaret Brothers Thompson, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at the age of 95. Margaret was born January 6, 1922 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Pearl Keith and Robert H. Brothers. She graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University. Mrs. Thompson and her husband were long-time members of Trinity Episcopal Church in Gatlinburg,...
Nancy "Judy" Jule Wilson
Nov 30, 2017
Nancy Jule “Judy” Trammell Wilson passed away on November 30, 2017 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center in Columbia, TN. Judy was born on May 17, 1937 in Leaksville, NC. She grew up in Auburn, AL and attended Auburn University where she met her husband, Wayne Weaver Wilson. Judy was a professional homemaker and mom. Before moving to Tennessee,...
Cardia Lamont Smith, Ii
Nov 29, 2017
Cardia Lamont Smith, II, age 32, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Cardia was born December 29, 1984 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Georgett Bean Smith of Bogart, GA, and the late Cardia Lamont Smith, Sr. He worked as a Personal Assistant for Tennessee Personal Assistance, an agency that services individuals...
Rayburn A. "Ray" Dugger
Nov 29, 2017
Rayburn A. “Ray” Dugger, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee passed away on November 29, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family. Ray was born on January 23, 1937 to the late Robert “Bob” and Alene Dugger. Ray enjoyed working hard. More than anything, he enjoyed spending time with his Grandchildren and seven Great Grandchildren, with two more Great Grandchildren on...
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