Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Harry Edward Parish, Sr.
Sep 28, 2025
Harry Edward Parish, Sr., age 87, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Parish was born on September 17, 1938, in Charleston, SC, to the late James Glenn Parish, Sr., and Mary Catherine McAlhaney Parish. He was raised in Charleston until serving in the United States Marine Corps. He then began his career with Mobil...
Betty Jablonka
Sep 26, 2025
Betty Coffey Jablonka passed away peacefully in Columbia, Tennessee on September 26, 2025, joining her Lord and Savior. Her two children, Brian and Anita, had the privilege of holding her hands as she entered her heavenly home.
Born on October 15, 1940, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Wendell and Virginia Coffey. While her life...
Linda Ann King
Sep 26, 2025
Linda Ann King, age 74, of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Born on March 31, 1951, to the late William Kelley and Frances Chapman, Linda was a woman of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and endless compassion. She was married for 43 wonderful years to the love of her life, Wilson “Donnie” King, until his untimely...
Dana Desmond Kazmark
Sep 26, 2025
Dana Desmond Kazmark, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dana was a woman of quiet strength and steady grace. She preferred the simple joys of life and was known for her gentle nature and low-key demeanor. Never one to seek the spotlight, Dana found fulfillment in the warmth of family, the comfort of routine,...
Kevin Pugh
Sep 25, 2025
Kevin Dale Pugh, went to be with Jesus on September 25, 2025, at his home in Columbia, with family by his side. Kevin was born on April 6, 1964, to his parents, Powell O’Neal Pugh and Betty McKennon Pugh who preceded him in death along with 2 brothers, Joel and Gary Pugh, and 1 sister, Angela Pugh Easley.
Kevin married the...
John Alan Rainney
Sep 25, 2025
Rainney, John Alan of Columbia, TN went into the arms of Jesus on September 25,2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 27th, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, TN, followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Arlington Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, TN.
Alan was born...
Kelley Loree Bailey
Sep 24, 2025
Kelley Loree Bailey, age 48, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Her life was a vibrant tapestry of energy, laughter, and deep devotion to the people and passions she loved.
Kelley is survived by her beloved daughter, Chloe Gobble, and Chloe’s boyfriend, Michael Creamer; her parents, Ametra Baily and Roger (Mary Catherine) Bailey; and her cherished niece, Mikayla...
Carolyn Myatt
Sep 24, 2025
Edna Carolyn Myatt, age 83, of Columbia, TN, passed peacefully into heaven at NHC Healthcare on September 24, 2025.
She was born on February 13, 1942, in Cross Bridges, TN, and later moved to Columbia with her family. She graduated from Central High School in 1960 and attended Columbia Business College.
In 1970, Carolyn married the love of her life, John Marshall...
Lonnie McCrary
Sep 21, 2025
Lonette “Lonnie” McCrary, 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. She was born on October 5, 1933, in Maury County, Tennessee, to the late Frank and Freda Hines.
Lonnie lived a life filled with love, warmth, and kindness. A devoted wife and loving mother of six, she had a heart that embraced...
Lanson Curtis Gilbert
Sep 20, 2025
Lanson Curtis Gilbert age 72 Born August 25, 1953 - went to Paradise on September 20, 2025, at 2:52 pm central time. He is survived by his two younger brothers, David Cyde Gilbert and Kent Treavis Gilbert both of Denver North Carolina.
Curtis spent 21 years in the army starting in1971… then in 1992 worked as a preacher in a small...
Barbara Gower
Sep 19, 2025
Barbara Gower, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully at her home in Summertown, Tennessee, on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 16, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Fred McArthur Davis Sr. and Delana Sue Browder Cunningham.
Barbara was a fiercely independent and steadfast woman who approached life with...
Larry Gene Fullner
Sep 17, 2025
Larry Gene Fullner, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Gene was a man of principle—hardworking, generous, and deeply committed to his family. Gene lived a life filled with purpose, integrity, and a strong sense of loyalty to those he loved. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geraldean...
Marsha Kay Hann
Sep 17, 2025
Marsha Kay Hann, age 66, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Marsha is survived by her devoted husband, Terry Lee Hann, and her beloved daughter, Miranda (Brian) Wood. She is also lovingly remembered by her siblings, Sherry (Alan) Tate and Jeff (Terri) Peden, and by her treasured grandchildren, Elizabeth Wood, Brendlyn Wood, and...
Matthew Lawrence Chapman
Sep 15, 2025
Matthew Lawrence Chapman, born on September 14, 1980, in Fort Walton, FL, to the late Grover and Patricia Ann McNabb Chapman went to his heavenly home on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. A celebration of Matthew’s life will be held at Williams Funeral Home in Mt Pleasant, TN on Saturday at 10AM, September 20,2025.
His final resting place...
Richard Crawford
Sep 15, 2025
Richard Eugene Crawford was born September 5, 1948, to Betty and Alton Tommy Crawford in Hammond, Indiana. He left this earth on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Richard lived in Joliet, Illinois, and worked at Caterpillar after High School. Enlisted in the Navy in 1968, completed boot camp at Great Lakes, then...
Willa Dean Stinson
Sep 14, 2025
Willa Dean Stinson, 89, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on September 14, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center. She was born on October 17, 1935, to the late Dan Howard Ray and Milissie Jane Wilson Ray.
A lifelong member of Collegevue Church of Christ, Willa Dean lived a life marked by faith, kindness, and service to others. She had a special love...
Jack Curtis
Sep 13, 2025
Jack Curtis, age 85, passed away peacefully at his residence in Summertown, Tennessee, surrounded by his family. A proud native of Summertown, Jack was married to Sandy Gandy Curtis for 66 years before her untimely death last year. He was the sixth of 12 children born to W.R. and Evelyn Bailey Curtis, who preceded him in death.
Jack was also preceded...
Brad Lewis
Sep 12, 2025
Brad Lewis, longtime resident of Hickman County, was born on August 10, 1955, and passed away peacefully at his home with loved ones on September 12th, 2025.
Brad moved to Tennessee in the early 1990’s when General Motors opened the Saturn plant in Spring Hill, TN. In 1994, he purchased land in Hickman County. When he first brought his then wife,...
Martha Sue Hayes
Sep 12, 2025
Martha Sue Kuykendall Hayes, 73, of Columbia, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2025. She was born on October 18, 1951, to the late Ray and Bettye Kuykendall in Columbia, TN.
To know Martha Sue was to be loved by her. She had a smile that lit up every room and a kind word...
Teresa Diane Nelson
Sep 11, 2025
Teresa Diane Nelson of Columbia, TN was born on June 12, 1962, and went to meet Jesus at the age of 63 on September 11, 2025. Teresa was proceeded in death by her father James E. Nelson and by her mother Geraldine W. Nelson. She is survived by her brother James Daniel Nelson and wife Becky Nelson of Coppell, Texas,...
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