Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Myra Potts
Mar 30, 2026
Myra Potts, age 78, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.
Born on October 27, 1947, in Columbia, Tennessee, Myra was the daughter of the late Herbert Brooks and Kate Brooks. She was a true people person who never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome and valued. Easily described as a...
Deborah Bryson
Mar 28, 2026
Deborah Louise Johnson Bryson was born at 8:25 a.m. on Monday October 19, 1959, to the late Huey Richard Johnson and the late Katie Bernice Beasley Johnson at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Saturday March 28, 2026, at TriStar Hendersonville in Hendersonville, Tennessee, after a brief illness.
The primary focus of Debbie's...
Ashley Alden Knox
Mar 27, 2026
Ashley Alden Knox, age 55, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee due to heart complications.
Alden was preceded in death by his parents, Tillman and Bessie Dale Knox, and his brother, Jeffrey (Christye) Knox.
He is lovingly remembered by his brother, Tim (Cheryl Carroll) Knox; his nieces, Kayla (Toby) Lane, Hillary (Austin) Bratton, and...
Anthony Gene Wiseman
Mar 25, 2026
Anthony Gene Wiseman, age 54, passed away on March 25, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Agnes Wiseman, and his beloved daughter, Amber Wiseman.
He leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory always: his devoted wife, Jennifer Wiseman; his daughters, Megan Wiseman and Bobbi Kaye Wiseman; his sister, Jeanette...
Betty Kincaid
Mar 23, 2026
Betty Gray Kincaid, 93, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Columbia, TN.
She was born on April 23, 1932, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late William W. Gray and Mamie Head Gray. Betty was raised on the family farm in Madison, Tennessee, where she learned the value of hard work and service. Betty graduated from Goodlettsville High School and went...
Edward Riley Sr.
Mar 16, 2026
Edward Riley Sr., 73, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on March 16th, 2026. Born on December 26, 1952, in Kankakee, Illinois, Ed lived a life marked by laughter, love, and a playful spirit that stayed with him to the very end.
Ed was a devoted member of the Catholic faith, and his beliefs were an important part of his life. He...
Adam Anderson Cordell
Mar 14, 2026
A memorial reception will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 2-4PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia.
Rebecca Elizabeth Clark
Mar 14, 2026
Rebecca Elizabeth “Becky” Clark passed away peacefully at her home in Columbia on March 14, 2026.
Becky was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and throughout her life she demonstrated a deep commitment to faith, family, and service to others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Shelby Saint Sutton, and her brother, Mike Sutton, Jr.
She is survived by her...
William Boyd Wood
Mar 13, 2026
William Boyd Wood, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1939, in Rockdale, Tennessee, to the late Charlie Wood and Dorothy Hayes Wood.
Boyd grew up alongside his four brothers and carried with him throughout life the strong values of family, kindness, and hard work. Boyd had a passion for vehicles of all...
Sandra Jean Kinslow
Mar 13, 2026
Sandra Jean Kinslow, age 65, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born on February 25, 1961, in Columbia, Sandra was the beloved daughter of the late Russell Roberts and Annie Ruth “Nance” Roberts.
Sandra was raised in Mt. Pleasant alongside her six siblings, where she built a lifetime of memories rooted in family and community. She...
Thomas Kevin Hinson
Mar 13, 2026
Thomas Kevin “Bubba” Hinson took his final lap on March 13, 2026, crossing the finish line under the checkered flag after a life lived with a full heart and a heavy foot on the gas. Though his race here has ended, the legacy he leaves behind continues to roar in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Kevin was...
James Edward Harvell, Jr
Mar 9, 2026
James E. Harvell, Jr. was born on February 8, 1956, to James E. Harvell, Sr. and Ruth J. Conner Harvell whom have preceded him in death; also, by his brother Willie Brown.
James is survived by two brothers Raymond (Dot) Conner and David Harvell, sister Maggie Harvell McNabb.
James retired from miliary service after 18 years. He worked retail for about 10-12...
Tonya R. Andrews
Mar 8, 2026
Tonya R. Andrews passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and devotion to her family.
She is lovingly remembered by her Husband, Greg Andrews; Children, Jenny (Rob) Beets and Chaney Turnbo. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Jacob (Tiffany) Sprinkle, Parker Beets, Estella Beets, and Jasper Turnbo. Tonya was also blessed with...
Bessie Ermine Irelan
Mar 6, 2026
Bessie Irelan, age 74, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. She was born on April 24, 1951, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late Major Mobbs and Mable Ingram Mobbs.
Bessie grew up in Lawrenceburg alongside her siblings, surrounded by family and the natural beauty of southern Tennessee that she would come to love throughout her life. From an early age...
Constance "Connie" McClain
Mar 4, 2026
Constance Anne “Connie” McClain, age 62, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, arrived at her Heavenly Home on Wednesday March 4th. Connie was born on September 22, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Eugene Searson and Vivian Bates Searson. She spent her entire life rooted in the small town of Mount Pleasant, a place she loved deeply and where she built a life...
James Van Winkle
Mar 3, 2026
James Van Winkle passed away on March 3, 2026. Born on December 5, 1958, in Decatur, Alabama.
James is in the care of Williams Funeral Home.
Velma Regina Brooks Johnson
Mar 2, 2026
Velma Regina Brooks Johnson was born to the late Hattie Mae Cobble (J.B.) on March 5th, 1967, in Maury County, Tennessee. She departed this life March 2, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Regina has always had the heart of a servant. She loved and cared for people differently, selflessly pouring into her family and friends. She would...
Rex Winfield Heaton
Feb 28, 2026
Rex Winfield Heaton, age 71, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Betty Bailey (Austin) of Paintsville, KY, formerly of Lawrenceburg, TN. He also leaves behind siblings and a host of friends who will forever carry his memory in...
Dawn Marie Arrowood
Feb 23, 2026
Dawn Marie Arrowood, age 48, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Dawn lived a life filled with love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family. She met the love of her life, John, and the two built a beautiful marriage that spanned 30 years. Together they created a life grounded in faithfulness,...
Pamela Ruth Odom
Feb 23, 2026
Pamela Ruth Odom passed away peacefully at her home in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on February 23, 2026. She was born on October 21, 1955, in Madison, Tennessee, to James Davis and Betty Smith Davis.
Pamela lived a simple and meaningful life. She worked for many years in various convenience stores, dedicating herself to her work and eventually becoming a manager. She took...
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