Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Margie Nelson
Jan 25, 2014
A well known and much-loved wife, mother and grandmother, Margie A. Nelson, age 76, a resident of South High Street in Columbia, passed away peacefully at NHC Healthcare January 25, 2014 with cherished family by her side. She was born June 6, 1937 in Alabama to the late Cullin and Prudie Franklin South. In 1963, she married Franklin “Frank” Nelson,...
Charles Douglas Pruitt
Jan 21, 2014
Mr. Charles Pruitt, age 77, passed away at Maury Regional Hospital from complications of flu and pneumonia on January 21, 2014. Charles was born on November 1, 1936 to the late John Thomas Pruitt and the late Myrtle Elizabeth Fuller Pruitt in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. He served honorably in the United States Army in the 1950’s. Charles married his wife,...
Norman Frances Mcmillan
Jan 21, 2014
Norman Frances McMillan, age 75 of Hohenwald, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Norman was born in Orlando, Florida on January, 13, 1939, to his late parents Frank and Sarah Woodard McMillan. He was married to his loving wife, Cheryl Brisart McMillan. Norman was a good ole country boy who loved his family and grandbabies. He was...
Sally Mae Bradley
Jan 20, 2014
A native and resident of Columbia, Sally Mae Bradley passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 20, 2014. Sally Mae was born in Giles County to the late David Colvett and Allie Dugger Colvett. Her work experience included Parks Belk and Weather Tamer, being a seamstress, and also working at Winning Moves. She married her husband Calvin...
Mary Lou Robinson
Jan 20, 2014
Mary Lou Robinson, age 73, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014, at Life Care Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Mary was born in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee on July 28, 1940 to the late John E. Robinson and the late Lizzie Mae Thomas Robinson. She was a member of Graymere Church of Christ and her favorite verse was from Phil. 4:13,...
James "Jimmy" Louis Childress
Jan 18, 2014
James “Jimmy” Louis Childress, 54 of Culleoka, suddenly passed away at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Jimmy was born in Nashville to his parents James and Elissa Talley Childress. He married the late Sandy Parigin in 1998. He served in the U. S. Navy and worked residential construction. Jimmy was a guitar player who sincerely loved life, family,...
Frances "Marie" Jones
Jan 14, 2014
Mrs. Frances “Marie” Jones, age 87, passed away at her granddaughter’s home in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Born on July 20, 1926 in Columbia, Tennessee, Marie was one of nine children born to the late William Walter Reaves and the late Sarah Ellen Gambill Reaves. In her early years, Marie worked at the Tennessee Knitting Mills. Marie...
Teresa Compton
Jan 13, 2014
Teresa Compton, age 48, of Oldsmar, FL passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. Teresa was born May 25, 1965, in Kokomo, IN. She worked for General Motors in Spring Hill, TN for 18 years, and worked for Gerdau Ameristeel in Knoxville, TN before being transferred to Tampa, FL. Teresa was a great friend, an awesome grandmother, and known to be...
Edward Tingley
Jan 13, 2014
Edward Tingley, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, TN went to be with Jesus on January 13, 2014. He was the husband of Betty Hutchinson Tingley for 39 years and the father of Nicole (Charles) Colp.; Papa to Logan, Kyleigh, and Erik; brother of Charles (Carolyn) Tingley, Nancy (Robert) Roan of Marshall, IL. Ruth Ann (Gregory) Jennings of Janesville, IA, and Susie...
Charles English Oliver
Jan 11, 2014
Charles English Oliver, age 86, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Town Creek, Alabama. Charles was born in Mt. Pleasant, TN on June 25, 1927 to parents Will Oliver and Grace “Dugger” Oliver. Charles worked at Occidental Chemical as a kiln operator from 1953-1991. He owned a small farm in Hampshire he called “Little Ponderosa”. He loved to laugh,...
James "Jimmy" M. Hamilton
Jan 9, 2014
Mr. James M. “Jimmy” Hamilton, age 78, passed away at Signature Health Care on Thursday, January 9, 2014 after and extended illness. Jimmy was born on February 18, 1935 in Columbia, Tennessee to the late James Morton Hamilton and the late Clara Eunice Mabee Hamilton. He married Willomae Taylor in 1958 and they were married for 55 years before his...
Judith Carol Russell
Jan 8, 2014
Judith Carol Russell, 67, of Columbia, TN. died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was a member of the Highland Church of Christ and previously was employed by First Farmers and Merchants Bank. She will be remembered as loving, generous and loved by many. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 2:00...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Henson
Jan 2, 2014
Deborah Lynn Henson, age 63, passed away at her residence in Brooklyn, New York on January 2, 2014. Deborah was one of four children and was born on December 22, 1950 to the late Hugh and Katherine Grose Henson in Columbia, Tennessee. Debbie was the widow of Walter Mezaros. Debbie loved to read, played the flute and was a fan...
John Lavern Mattoon
Dec 30, 2013
John Lavern Mattoon, age 70 of Lynnville, passed away December 30, 2013 at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski, TN. John was born to David and the late Iva Elizabeth Parker Mattoon in Arkwright, New York March 21, 1943. He shared a home with his family including his sisters Judy Collander, Pat Robinson, Mary Meisher and a brother Charles Mattoon. He also...
Jennie Elizabeth "Polly" Farris Holden
Dec 30, 2013
Jennie Elizabeth “Polly” Farris Holden, age 74, a resident of Mount Pleasant passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at Life Care Center of Columbia. She was born November 25, 1939 in Maury County to the late William Herbert and Mary Elizabeth Johnson Farris. Married to the late Billy Holden Jennie was well known throughout Mt. Pleasant as Polly. She worked...
Orville "Bud" Rinks Jr.
Dec 29, 2013
Orville “Bud” R. Rinks, Jr., age 77 of Pulaski, passed away December 29, 2013 at Fayetteville Health Care and Rehab. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Williams Funeral Home in Columbia is assisting the family with arrangements.
Brooks Johnson
Dec 29, 2013
Brooks Johnson, age 87 of Pulaski, passed away Sunday December 29, 2013 at Pulaski NHC. Mr. Johnson was born December 5, 1926 in Huntsville, Alabama to Benjamin Monroe and Jimmie Gattis Johnson. He was owner operator of Brooks Auto Repair and preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wilma Barlar Johnson, sisters Dorothy Myers, Mildred Owens and brother Ben...
Candice Daniel
Dec 29, 2013
Candice Daniel, age 42, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. She was born in Columbia, Tennessee to Richard Daryl and Anna Norman Daniel. Candice formerly working with the disabled for the State of Tennessee; and was currently enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program at Remington College. From the moment her son Blaze was born Candice’s life was centered on him....
Louise Harlan King
Dec 27, 2013
Louise Harlan King, former resident of Harris Street, died December 27th, 2013 at the Sterling House Assisted Living facility. She had celebrated her 95th birthday on December 20th. A private graveside service will be conducted Monday, December 30th at 10:00 a.m. with John Vaughan officiating at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family requests memorials be made to Hospice Compassus, 1412 Trotwood...
Dr. Dinah Taylor Robinson
Dec 27, 2013
Dr. Dinah Taylor Robinson, age 64, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at Keestone Assisted Living in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Dr. Robinson was the daughter of the late George W. Taylor and Ada Evelyn Laws Taylor who survives her. She was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on October 22, 1944, and was one of three daughters born to her parents. Dinah...
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