Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Normalan Young
May 9, 2024
Normalan (Bud) Young, Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, Retired, age 85, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Bud was born on January 19, 1939, to the late Norman Edward Young and Clara Alene Dye Young in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Bud was a 1957 Graduate of Lawrence County High School in...
Cathy Garland
May 9, 2024
Cathy Garland, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on January 31, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Charles Malone and Barbara Steward Malone.
Cathy was a woman of profound love and warmth, deeply devoted to her family. She found immense joy in the simple pleasures...
Frances Doreen Edmunson
May 6, 2024
Frances Doreen Edmunson, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at NHC Lawrenceburg. Born on August 27, 1947, in Prince Georges, Maryland, to the late Frank Corcoran and Ceil McCall Corcoran, Doreen lived a life dedicated to the wellness and happiness of others. She was a cherished resident of Summertown, Tennessee, having moved here from Mt. Vernon, Iowa...
Effie D. Inmon
May 1, 2024
Effie D. Inmon, a beloved member of the Loretto, Tennessee community, passed away on May 1st, 2024, at NHC Scott. Born on October 5th, 1934, to the late Edward Hall and Fannie Bell Lawson Hall Haddock White in Iron City, Tennessee, Effie's life was marked by devotion, resilience, and service.
Effie was a cornerstone of her community, having owned and operated...
Charles "Spud" Crotzer, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
Charles Linden "Spud" Crotzer, Sr., known for his kind heart, determined spirit, and love for potatoes, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1930, in Maury County, Tennessee, to the late James Linden Crotzer and Cleo West Crotzer. His nickname "Spud" was lovingly given by his mother due to his fondness for potatoes, which...
Nancy Russell
Apr 27, 2024
Nancy Russell, a beloved resident of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her home on April 27, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1947, to Huey and Ruth Boshers, also in Mount Pleasant.
Nancy cherished her furry companions, owning three dogs who were dear to her heart. In her leisure time, she found joy in playing card games on...
Bentley Oenga
Apr 25, 2024
Baby Bentley Oenga, who passed away on April 25, 2024, at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. Baby Bentley entered this world on April 22, 2024, to his parents, Mia Felix and Brian Oenga.
Though Bentley's time with us was brief, his presence left a lasting imprint on the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will forever be...
Betty Barker
Apr 23, 2024
Betty Barker, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 23, 2024, in Summertown, Tennessee. Born on August 14, 1946, to the late Bill Potts and Lorene Ferguson in Hardin County, Tennessee, Betty cherished her family above all else.
She found joy in spending quality time with her loved ones, whether it was exploring the beach or mountains together or...
Mary Rose Johnson
Apr 20, 2024
In loving memory of Mary Rose Johnson, who peacefully passed away on April 20, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Mary was born on March 10, 1955, in her cherished hometown of Hohenwald, Tennessee.
She is survived by her beloved partner, Tommy Mayse, her daughter Lauren Nicole Brand, and her adored granddaughters, Taylor Rose and Hannah Olivia Brand....
Barry M. Schaller
Apr 19, 2024
Barry M. Schaller, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 10, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Gilbert and Ruth Schaller, Barry lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a profound love for his family.
Barry...
Michael Reynolds Banks
Apr 18, 2024
Michael Reynolds Banks, beloved husband, brother, and friend, departed from this world on April 18, 2024, at Ascension St. Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on September 11, 1963, to the late Robert Leroy Banks and Ruth Marie Turner Banks in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael lived a life filled with love and laughter. He found his soulmate in Lois Louk, whom...
John Byse Webb
Apr 16, 2024
John Byse Webb, beloved father, husband, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2024, in Columbia, Tennessee. John was born on March 20, 1932, in Maury County, Tennessee to the late Jesse Byse and Ruby Webb.
John was a devoted member of the Philippi Church of Christ, where he worshiped regularly. He was an accomplished...
Jerry Leon Nix
Apr 14, 2024
Jerry Leon Nix, born on September 11, 1939, in Old Hickory, Tennessee, peacefully earned his angel wings on April 14, 2024, joining his beloved wife in eternity. Born to the late Carroll Tipton Nix and Edith Spears Nix, Jerry married his soulmate on June 24, 1958, and together they crafted a life built on love, resilience, and perseverance.
Jerry's heart remained...
Van Frank Cates
Apr 12, 2024
Frank Cates, 68, of Hohenwald, passed away on April 12, 2024, at his home. Born on September 5, 1955, to the late Ollie and Estella Cates, Frank was a beloved husband, brother, and friend. He was married to his loving wife, Doris Cates, and together they shared many cherished moments.
Frank found joy in simple pleasures, particularly in the serenity of...
Donald Roger Calkins
Apr 10, 2024
Donald Roger Calkins, aged 81, passed away on April 10, 2024, in Columbia, Tennessee. He was born on March 7, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Donald W. Calkins and Shirley "Spaeth" Calkins.
Donald served his country with pride for four years in the Seabees Branch of the Navy. A dedicated patriot, he found honor in his service. Following his...
Patrick Ryan Thompson
Apr 9, 2024
It is with immense sorrow to say that Patrick Ryan Thompson passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home in Pensacola, Florida at the young age of 40. Patrick was born on November 6, 1983, to proud parents Kevin and Donna Thompson. From his childhood through adulthood, he was described as shy but with a contagious sense of...
Dorothy McIntosh
Apr 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Estelle Martin McIntosh, who peacefully left this world on April 9, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Dorothy, born on February 9, 1948, in Franklin, Tennessee, was the cherished daughter of the late Archie Lee Martin Sr. and Eva Tennessee Harper Martin.
Dorothy led a life filled with love,...
Kurt "K.O." Regenberg
Apr 7, 2024
Kurt O. Regenberg, a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, in Columbia, Tennessee, at the age of 88. He was born on January 31, 1936, in Madison, Wisconsin, to the late Carl W. Regenberg and Frieda Schultz.
Kurt was a man of great accomplishment and service throughout his life. He earned his education at the...
Maxine Prince
Apr 7, 2024
Mary Maxine Prince, known affectionately as Maxine, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, in her home in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on March 8, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Maxey and Mary Crabtree.
Maxine lived a life dedicated to serving others, exemplifying compassion and selflessness. She found joy in helping her community and was a frequent volunteer...
Reva Lee Ezell Lee
Mar 31, 2024
87 wonderful years young. Grandmother loved Dolly Parton, red lipstick, black hair dye, salt, stopping mid-route to dance on the school bus, giving grandbabies a sinkbath, making chicken and dumplings, 31 candles on her birthday cake, having her own tire changer, gathering her whole family together for special moments with a meal fit for a king, and dressing her husband...
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