Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Winnie Sparks
Aug 6, 2026
Winnie Sparks, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.
Born on November 11, 1955, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Winnie was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lena Mosley. She was a woman whose sass, humor, loyalty, and unwavering love for her family made her unforgettable. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Robert Manley Stephenson
Aug 6, 2026
Robert M. Stephenson was born in Athens, Georgia, on September 20, 1947. He died August 5, 2026, at the age of 78, with his family at his side.
His young parents moved the family to Valdosta, Georgia, where they raised their children. Bob grew up with his brothers, Mell (now retired Navy, Maple Valley, Washington) and Chip Stephenson (also retired Navy,...
George Woods
Aug 5, 2026
George Woods, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on July 20, 1955, in New Madrid, Missouri, George was the son of Mattie Claudine and the late Aubery Woods. He was a kind and generous man whose warm personality and sense of humor made him a joy to be...
Leo Antonio Favela
Aug 5, 2026
Leonardo “Leo” Antonio Favela, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was 27 years old.
Born on January 15, 1999, in Columbia, Tennessee, Leo was the beloved son of Susan Jett Barnett and the late Leonardo Favela.
Leo lived life with an adventurous spirit and never missed an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Whether he was kayaking,...
Diane Burgess
Aug 2, 2026
Diane Burgess, age 75, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on April 26, 1951, in Columbia, Tennessee, Diane was the daughter of the late Earl Burgess and Mamie Burgess. She lived a life defined by service, music, and an unwavering love for the people around her.
Gifted with remarkable musical talent, Diane shared her...
Faye Craft
Aug 2, 2026
Faye Craft, age 90, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1936, in Lawrence County, Tennessee, and was lovingly raised in Bonnertown.
The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:00am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Rev....
Laura Ellyn Echols
Jul 31, 2026
Laura Ellyn Couch Echols, age 72, passed away on July 31, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Laura was the beloved daughter of Alex Thomas Couch and Naomi Flory Couch. Her life was defined by compassion, devotion, and a love story that began all by chance in the sixth grade.
It started when someone strategically placed a Valentine’s...
Geneve Tice
Jul 29, 2026
Geneve Miller Tice, 88, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Maury Regional Hospital. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home.
Geneve was born June 13, 1938 in Cherokee County, NC.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and gardener.
Geneve is survived by two daughters- Cherie Strickland ( Scott) and Jane Emerson (Ronnie) ; grandchildren- Rachelle Kington (Steven), Morgan Shaw...
Dallas DeBoer
Jul 28, 2026
Dallas DeBoer, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on July 22, 1953, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Dallas was the son of the late Henry and Edna DeBoer. He lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family and his country.
Dallas had a wonderful sense of humor...
Michael John Enk
Jul 24, 2026
Michael John “Da Big Guy” Enk lived a life filled with laughter, spirited conversations, and, above all, love for his family. He passed peacefully on July 24, 2026, with his beloved wife of 58 years, Kathy, by his side.
Born on December 27, 1943, to Benedict and Irene Enk on the south side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mike grew into the kind...
Mike Flynt
Jul 22, 2026
Michael Wayne Flynt, age 68, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The family will visit with friends and family at Williams Funeral Home, Columbia from 1 pm-4 pm on Sunday, July 26th.
Mike was born on February 25, 1958, to the late James Roy and Jennie Mae McGee Flynt in Mt. Pleasant, TN. He was the...
Audrey Denise Ashworth
Jul 21, 2026
Audrey Denise "Boo-Boo" Ashworth passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center, in Columbia, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Cecelia Taylor Stewart; her in-laws, Walter Ashworth and Vera McIntyre; sisters ,Penny Campbell, Tootie White, and Pam Scott; her brother, John Haygood; her nephew, Donald Ray Collins, Jr.
She is survived by her...
Perry Gibson
Jul 20, 2026
Perry Gibson, age 38, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.
Born on August 7, 1987, Perry was the son of Frankie Gibson and Teresa Lang Demand. He was a creative soul with a curious mind and a love for working with his hands. Perry enjoyed tinkering with just about anything, always finding satisfaction in fixing, building, or creating something new....
Linda Sue Cummins
Jul 19, 2026
Linda Sue Cummins, age 77, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Lawrenceburg Highway on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Linda is survived by her devoted husband, Jerry Cummins; her son, Jeremy Cummins; her grandson, Bryan Cummins; her sister, Sherry (Darryl) Holt; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elizabeth...
Gracie King
Jul 18, 2026
Gracie King, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home in Culleoka, Tennessee.
Born on January 25, 1937, in Elkmont, Alabama, Gracie was the daughter of the late William Street and Velmer Irene Street. She was a funny, precious, and easygoing woman whose kind heart and compassionate spirit made her a treasured friend to many. Her warm personality and gentle nature...
Thelton Hill
Jul 14, 2026
Thelton Hill, age 99, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at Limestone Nursing Home in Athens, Alabama.
Born on July 22, 1926, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Thelton was the son of the late Marion Luther Hill and Ruth Hill. Throughout his long life, he was known as a kind, gentle, and loving man and a faithful member of Jackson Heights Church...
Joan Marie Galvin
Jul 13, 2026
Joan M. Galvin, age 85, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026.
Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Joan was the beloved oldest daughter of four children of the late Clyde Burnham and Mary Ruth Garrigus Burnham. In High School, her family moved west to New Mexico, where she stayed until she started her own family. Family life took her...
Jeannie Tice
Jul 13, 2026
Stella "Jeannie" Tice, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.
Born on July 25, 1953, in Maury County, Tennessee, Jeannie was the daughter of the late Raymond Massey and Nell High Massey. Throughout her life, Jeannie was known for her warm heart and welcoming spirit. She truly never met a stranger, making friends wherever she...
Evan Marsch
Jul 12, 2026
Evan Michael Marsch passed away on Sunday, July 12th 2026 Evan was a beautiful and talented son who was always sweet, caring.
He had a passion for music, especially the guitar and was always writing his own music. Evan always followed his own path and knew where he wanted to go in life and was one of the brightest kids we...
Pam Oldham
Jul 9, 2026
Pamela Gayle Oldham, affectionately known as Pam, passed away peacefully at her home in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, on July 9, 2026, at the age of 68.
Born on June 15, 1958, to the late John "Mac Shivers and Marian Shivers, Pam lived a life defined by service, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. She proudly served her country in the United...
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