Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Jason Wood
Mar 9, 2025
Jason Wood (47) passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, intelligence, and quiet strength. He was a loving husband to Denise Tosch Wood and a devoted stepfather to Zackary Tosch, Sophia (Riley) Sanders, and Xaiver Metz, who brought him great joy.
Born to Dennis and Jill Wood in Flint MI, Jason grew up surrounded by...
Charlene R Hyjer
Mar 5, 2025
Charlene R. Hyjer, 97, formerly of California, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living Community in Spring Hill, TN, where she spent the last two wonderful years of her life. Born on October 6, 1927, Charlene lived a life full of joy, creativity, and kindness. She thrived in her new community, surrounded...
Anita Griffin
Mar 5, 2025
Anita Griffin, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved great-grandmother, passed away on March 5, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and countless cherished memories.
Anita is survived by her husband, Dudley Griffin; her daughter, Erica Benderman and her husband Jeff Benderman; her granddaughter, Sara Lovelace, and her husband, Kent Simmons; Brianna Gillispie, Bethany Griffin. Her...
Donald Ferguson
Mar 3, 2025
Donald "Don" Ferguson, age 58, passed away on March 3, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Born on June 17, 1966, in Maury County, Tennessee, Don was the beloved son of the late James and Betty Ferguson.
Don was known for his sharp wit, infectious humor, and kind heart. He had a passion for tinkering, restoring, and rebuilding small engines, from...
Kenneth Bridges, Sr.
Mar 3, 2025
Kenneth Bridges Sr., 85, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2025. Born on September 19, 1939, in Kennett, Missouri, Kenneth was a man of quick wit, deep generosity, and steadfast love for his family. To know him was to love him, and to love him was to appreciate his humor, intelligence, and—if we're being...
Russell Vroon
Mar 2, 2025
Russell Vroon, a devoted father and family man, Marine, and skilled craftsman, passed away on March 2, 2025. Born in Michigan, Russell lived a life full of passion, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.
A proud Marine, Russell carried the values of service and dedication throughout his life. His career as a crew chief for American Airlines showcased...
Barbara Jean Crumley
Mar 2, 2025
Barbara Jean Crumley was reunited with her husband Lance and her fur baby Poochie, on March 2nd, 2025. She was the mother of Kimberly Greene and Angela Bolton, Grandmother of Tabitha Duke, Courtney Dakotah Brown, and Kaiden Bolton, and great-grandmother of Gavin and Adalynn Duke, William Ashrie, and Keaton Wright, and sister to David Fentress and Sharon Clark.
Barbara was a...
Rhonda Gail Pippin
Feb 28, 2025
Rhonda Gail Pippin, 67, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sheffield, Alabama, and lived a life filled with love, resilience, and creativity.
Rhonda was a woman of deep faith and had a heart of gold. She dedicated much of her life embracing the open road alongside her husband, Doug, who worked for...
Mary Wilkins
Feb 27, 2025
Mary Wilkins, of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away on February 27, 2025, at Maury Regional Hospital. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mary had a love for flowers and gardening. She also found joy and peace in nurturing beautiful blooms. She found love in sewing and making excellent...
Edna Pearl Coyle Goodman
Feb 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edna Pearl Coyle Goodman, who peacefully left us on February 24, 2025, at The Bridge in Columbia, Tennessee, at the age of 93. Born on November 20, 1931, in Bath County, Kentucky, she was the youngest daughter of Willie and Annie Stone Coyle.
Edna found her greatest joys in her...
Charles Edward Hughes
Feb 23, 2025
Charles Edward Hughes, Sr (86) of Summertown, TN., Lawrence County was surrounded by his family went peaceable to his Lord and Savior, and enjoying his heavenly home with Jesus. As a born-again Christian, he left behind many testimonies of his faith and love helping his community, friend and family.
Leaving his wife of 37 years, Brenda J. Hughes; three children: Charles...
Vernon Brooks
Feb 22, 2025
James Vernon Brooks, known fondly as Vernon, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center at the age of 93. Born on January 26, 1932, to the late Joe D. Brooks and Katherine Crowder Brooks, Vernon dedicated his life to education, community service, and faith.
A lifelong advocate for education, he served as the principal of Riverside...
Wanda Hill
Feb 22, 2025
Wanda Jane Hill, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Wanda was born in Lynnville, TN, on January 30, 1947, to the late William and Louis Oliver.
Wanda is survived by her daughters Vicky Graham and Yolanda “Sissy” Hill (Jeff Roberts), her son Lewis Hill, Jr....
Darrell Ray Hageman
Feb 19, 2025
Darrell Ray Hageman passed away on February 19th at his home following a long illness. He was born on July 27,1948 in Burke South Dakota. He moved to Pulaski, Tennessee in 1971.
During his life, he worked hard to provide not only for his family's needs but also for many of their wants. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping, but his...
Pamela Black Bratton Lovett
Feb 19, 2025
Pamela Black Bratton Lovett peacefully passed away on February 19, 2025, at Mount Pleasant Health and Rehab in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Born on August 31, 1953, in Gibson County, Tennessee, to the late William Black and Virginia Pugh Black.
Pamela embraced life's simple pleasures. She delighted in reading, cherished lively games of Rummy with friends, and enjoyed shopping trips and quality...
Marjorie Lou McClintock
Feb 18, 2025
Our dear mom Marjorie Lou McClintock (Gade) passed away early this morning, peacefully, surrounded by the family she loved. She was 97…just a couple of months from celebrating 98. Marge is survived by her daughter Jana (Gus), son Jason, granddaughter Liberty (Anthony), great-grandson Trent, and stepdaughter Nancy (Garth), and one living sister Clarice.
For over 20 years, her son Jason was...
Thomas Andrew Brookshire
Feb 16, 2025
Thomas Andrew Brookshire, age 74, journeyed to his heavenly home on February 16, 2025, his parting was quiet and gentle. Born on August 22, 1950, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Clifton Monroe and Anna Thomas Brookshire. Tom’s journey through life was one of perseverance, kindness, and unwavering integrity.
Tom faced adversity early in life, but rather than allowing hardships to...
Morgan Terry
Feb 15, 2025
Morgan Terry, born on October 28th, 1984, passed away on February 15th, 2025, at the age of 40. Morgan's passing has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a beloved daughter and friend, and her spirit will forever be cherished by those fortunate enough to have crossed her path. She will be deeply...
Larry Price
Feb 15, 2025
Larry Pratt Price, age 75, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on February 15, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1950, in Radford, Virginia, to Richard and Nellie Price. Larry was raised in Radford, where he attended Radford High School before graduating from the Blue Ridge School for Boys and later East Tennessee State University.
Larry’s life was filled with love,...
Sue Greenfield
Feb 14, 2025
Virginia Sue McClain Greenfield left this earth on February 14, 2025, after a life full of love and service. A fourth-generation native of Maury County, Sue was born on February 2, 1941, at King’s Daughters Hospital in Columbia, TN to Annie Lee and William Rex McClain.
She had a strong faith in God and was taught to always help others by...
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