Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
James Earl Jones
Oct 23, 2024
James Earl Jones, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, just days shy of his 88th birthday, in his hometown of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Born on October 26, 1936, to the late James Howard Jones and Gertrude Adams, James lived a full and meaningful life, marked by deep dedication to his country, career, and loved ones.
James proudly served...
Crystal Richards
Oct 23, 2024
Crystal Richards, age 47, passed away on October 23, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on October 17, 1977, to Rachel Jackson and the late Keith Jackson,
Crystal lived a life full of love, warmth, and care. She was known for her love of tending to her roses in her garden and had a special talent in...
James Don Waldrep
Oct 20, 2024
James "Don" Waldrep, a beloved resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2024. Born on February 13, 1937, in Marshall County, Tennessee, Don led a life of service, devotion, and gentle care. He served proudly in the United States Air Force, embodying dedication to his country and community throughout his life.
Don was a devoted...
Patricia Russell
Oct 18, 2024
Patricia Russell, age 85, passed away on October 18, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Patricia was born on July 17, 1939, to the late Don and Edith Lewis in Huntington, Tennessee.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be given to the family at williamsfh.com
Kenneth Ray Toungette
Oct 16, 2024
Kenneth Ray Toungette, 76, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Born on December 17, 1947, in Lawrenceburg to the late Ben Perry Toungette and Etha Graves Toungette, Kenneth lived a life full of love, dedication, and joy.
He was married to the love of his life, Masel Grey Toungette, for 46 years, sharing a bond that withstood...
Linda Louise Ricketts
Oct 11, 2024
Linda Louise Ricketts, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tennessee. Born on May 9, 1949, in Williamsport, Tennessee, Linda was the cherished daughter of the late C.T. Andrews and Annie Hood Andrews.
Linda had a love for flowers, especially roses, and took great pride in filling her flower beds with vibrant...
Constance "Connie" Gardner
Oct 10, 2024
Constance “Connie” Gardner, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Born on October 18, 1946, in Chesaning, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Leo Gross and Geraldine Krupp Gross.
Connie was known for her passion for baking, particularly her delightful desserts. She took great pleasure in planting and nurturing beautiful flowers. Together with her husband,...
Donald T. Wilkins
Oct 8, 2024
Donald Thomas Wilkins, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on June 19, 1934, to the late David Fitzgerald Wilkins and Vera Huffstuter in Williamsport, Tennessee, Donald lived a life of service, dedication, and love. He married the love of his life, Carolyn J. Dial, with whom he shared a beautiful marriage and raised...
Berry Martin Crosby III
Oct 5, 2024
Berry M. “Marty” Crosby III passed away on October 5, 2024, in Columbia, Tennessee, at the age of 63. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Berry Martin Crosby II and Patsy Ruth Miller Crosby. Berry studied at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he laid the foundation for a successful career as a financial advisor and broker...
Wanda Faye Sisk Glass Smith
Oct 5, 2024
Wanda Faye Sisk Glass Smith was born in Columbia, TN, on January 24, 1956. She was the third of the four children of Tom and Delores Farlow Sisk.
Raised in Columbia, she attended Highland Park Elementary and Whitthorne Middle School. She later received her GED and became a very dedicated worker at whatever job she had.
After becoming a mother at a...
James J. Gobbell
Oct 3, 2024
James J. Gobbell, a proud Navy veteran and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at the remarkable age of 100 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Born in Wayne County, TN, in 1924, James was the son of Earlie and Pearl Moore Gobbell. His century-long life was marked by dedication, service, and love.
During World War II, James served his...
Nadine Redmond
Oct 3, 2024
Nadine Redmond was born November 12, 1925, in Spokane, Washington, Nadine Redmond peacefully passed away in her sleep at Maury Regional Medical Center on October 3, 2024. Her life was marked by extraordinary grace and unwavering love.
Nadine spent most of her young life in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Nadine and her sisters were orphaned as young children and after some time...
Carl Allen Mosley
Oct 3, 2024
Carl Allen Mosley, age 61, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Born on August 1, 1963, in Columbia, Tennessee, Carl was the son of the late Paul Lewis Mosley and Lena Grace Pratt Mosley. As one of 13 siblings, Carl shared close-knit bonds with his brothers and sisters, creating countless memories together throughout their lives.
A true...
Margaret Wilder
Oct 2, 2024
Margaret Wilder, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at LifeCare Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on September 18, 1940, in River Rouge, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Graff.
Margaret found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an avid reader, especially fond of novels by the author Nora Roberts. Her...
Allen McCanless
Sep 25, 2024
James Allen McCanless passed away at his home on September 25, 2024.
Most knew him as a man of God, deacon at his church, Cross Bridges Baptist Church. Allen Loved his church and did many years of service from mowing to cooking sunrise Easter service every year. He also held the position of Treasurer for 40 years.
Allen graduated from Hay Long...
Joshua Allen Groves
Sep 22, 2024
Joshua Allen Groves, age 26, passed away on September 22, 2024, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee. Born July 22, 1998, Josh lived a life that defied all limitations, fueled by an unstoppable spirit and an unforgettable, larger-than-life personality. Despite life’s obstacles, Josh’s resilience and determination knew no bounds. When he set his mind to something, nothing could hold...
Jennie Elizabeth Heflin
Sep 22, 2024
Jennie Elizabeth Overstreet Heflin, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Hampshire, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Jennie was born on April 7, 1950, to the late Rufus Overstreet and Mary Louise Angus Overstreet, and she was raised on the family farm, where she developed a strong work ethic and a deep connection to the land. Her...
Timothy "Shayne" Busby
Sep 18, 2024
Timothy "Shayne" Busby, age 55, passed away on September 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at North Alabama Medical Center.
Born to the late Clarence Busby and Linda Kobeck Cummings in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Shayne dedicated much of his life to industrial work, where his skill and work ethic showed through. When taking advantage of his free time, he found...
Vance Potts
Sep 18, 2024
Vance Lee Potts, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Poplar Estates Senior Living in Columbia, Tennessee, where he had resided for nearly 5 years. He was the son of the late Hardy Allen Potts and Etta Mae Kelley Potts.
Vance was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Hohenwald, TN where he formerly lived. He...
Michael "Krash" Henson
Sep 17, 2024
Michael William Henson, age 48, of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away on September 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, good times, and a knack for making anything with his hands. Born to the late William Wesley Henson and Kathy June Henson in Columbia, TN, Michael was a jack-of-all-trades but a carpenter at heart. Whether it was building, fixing, or...
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