Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
William "Chief" V. Knight
Jun 26, 2014
William “Chief” V. Knight, age 68, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Bill was born on August 14, 1945 to the late Albert and Joan Lablanc Knight in Sarasota, Florida. Bill and Mary Waldrop were married on December 31, 1992. He was an iron worker for all his life....
Doyal "Buck" Buchanan
Jun 26, 2014
Doyal “Buck” Buchanan, age 79, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Life Care Center in Columbia, Tennessee. The family will visit with friends on Friday, June 27 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 a.m....
Thomas Judd
Jun 25, 2014
Thomas Judd passed, age 49, passed away at Crockett Southern Medical Center June 25, 2014. He was born July 24, 1964 in Nashville, TN to the late Howard and Margaret Ann Gaines Judd. A full obituary will be posted sometime in the coming future.
Michael Lloyd Quillen
Jun 23, 2014
Michael Lloyd Quillen, age 23 and a very upbeat and happy young man, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Michael was born on September 17, 1990 to Michael W. Quillen and Crystal O’Guin Quillen. He was a graduate of the Shelbyville High School Class of 2012. He was very loving and especially loved hugs....
Elmer C. Gray
Jun 23, 2014
Mr. Elmer C. Gray, age 80, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Gray was born on January 27, 1934 to the late Walter and Evie Tidwell Gray in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He was a 1953 graduate of Summertown High School. He worked at Stauffer Chemical Company...
Dera Odean Callas
Jun 22, 2014
Dera Odean Callas, age 88, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at NHC Columbia. Dera was born to the late Aaron and Dover Dickey, on September 19, 1925 in Lawrence County Tennessee. Dera worked as a beautician. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the...
Marion Alice Bicknese
Jun 22, 2014
Marion Alice Hutton Bicknese, age 97, from Flatwoods, TN passed away at Wayne Care Nursing Home in Waynesboro, TN, June 22, 2014. Marion was born in New Prague, MN June 29, 1916 to the late John Frank and Emma “Chromy” Pesek. She is survived by ten children. A Memorial Service will be held August 9, 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul...
Sandra Jean Oliver
Jun 21, 2014
Sandra Jean Oliver, age 63, passed away at her home in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee Sandra was born February 20, 1951 in Columbia, TN to the late William Cleveland and Louise “Ferguson” Oliver. Sandra was a caretaker at heart. She worked for many years, at a sewing factory, as well as working at Hidden Acres as a cook for a short...
David Eugene Kemple
Jun 18, 2014
David “Dave” Eugene Kemple, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Dave was born on March 21, 1942 to the late Harvey and Mary Kemple in Orange County, Indiana. Dave was a truck driver and resided in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Dave is survived by his brothers Monroe Kemple and Alva Kemple; son...
Cody John Randall "Nerd" Howell
Jun 18, 2014
Cody John Randall Howell, age 26 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Cody was a man most commonly known for his great sense of humor and helping hand to his many friends and family. His memory will be cherished by all those who had the chance to know him. Cody’s life began on August 29, 1987 in...
Bobby Dale Benson
Jun 17, 2014
Bobby Dale Benson, age 48, passed away after a short illness at NHC in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Bobby resided many years in Auburndale, Florida, as well as Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his mother Edna M. Benson Holt and his sister Joann B. Howell. He is survived by one daughter Kacie Benson of...
Richard "Ricky" Wade Travis
Jun 17, 2014
Richard Wade Travis, age 59, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2014. Richard was born to the late Eldrige Lee Travis and Alma Louise West Travis on August 14, 1954 in Columbia, Tennessee. Richard was a farm hand and an electrician at Morgan Brothers. Richard built several bridges, including many at the Natchez Trace Parkway. He also...
Murry Edward Drew
Jun 15, 2014
Murry Edward Drew “Ed”, age 82, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee passed away at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Ed was born on August 3, 1931 to the late Edd and Ada Drew in Booneville, Alabama. Ed will be having a heavenly reunion with his family that preceded him. He was a member of Mt. Joy Cumberland Presbyterian Church....
Georgia Karena Pierce
Jun 14, 2014
Mrs. Georgia Karena Pierce, age 75, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee passed away at home on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Joseph George Bassham and the late Reba Brewer and was born in the Sandy Hook community of Maury county on June 24, 1938. She was a Registered Nurse, having retired from Maury Regional Medical...
David Dewaine Flatt
Jun 13, 2014
David Dewaine Flatt age 55, of Columbia, TN passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. David was born on April 29, 1959 to R.A. “Al” and Peggy “Story” Flatt in Waynesboro, TN. He was a loving husband and father, a former Scout Master who loved fishing and Tennessee football. Since he was 14 years old...
Minnie Pearl Nelson
Jun 13, 2014
Minnie Pearl Nelson, age 72, of Ethridge, Tennessee passed away Friday June 13, 2014 at her home. Minnie was born on October 27, 1941 to the late Looney and Bertha Chapman in Giles County, Tennessee. She was a loving mother and fit the Biblical description of a virtuous woman. Minnie was greatly loved by her family. The family will visit...
Blanche Lynn Jett
Jun 12, 2014
Mrs. Blanche Lynn Jett, age 68, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Blanche was born on August 11, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee and was married to Thomas Jett with whom she built a loving family. She was a great person and a wonderful mother and friend. Her family remembers that it was impossible to...
Allen Robert Davey
Jun 12, 2014
Allen Davey, age 41, of Waynesboro, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Allen is survived by his brother George Davey of Waynesboro, Tennessee.
William Douglas Wood
Jun 11, 2014
William “Doug” Douglas Wood, age 75 of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at his home. Doug was born on January 16, 1939 to the late William Harvey Wood and Ruth Smith Wood. He was married to Retha McKnight on January 7, 1959. Doug was a graduate of The University of Tennessee and served his country as...
Jane Alleene Walker
Jun 11, 2014
Jane Alleene Walker, 90, of Peachtree City, Georgia (formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee) passed away June 11, 2014. She proudly served in the United States Air Force and later retired from Eastern Airlines. She returned to Mt. Pleasant after retirement and volunteered at the Maury County Archives and at the Mt. Pleasant Phosphate Museum. She was preceded in death by...
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