Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Bobby Joe Fitzgerald
Mar 14, 2023
Bobby Joe Fitzgerald, a cherished member of the community, passed away on March 14, 2023, at the age of 87. Bobby was born on February 29, 1936, in Maury County, Tennessee, to Ben and Ruby Fitzgerald.
Bobby proudly served his country, in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged in 1962. He returned home to Tennessee, where he met...
Teddy "Dale" Adams
Mar 13, 2023
Teddy "Dale" Adams, passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on March 10th, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man who brought joy and laughter to all those who knew him, and his passing has left a void that will be difficult to fill.
Born on January 28th, 1958, in Columbia, Tennessee, Dale was the son...
Maria Theresa Manning
Mar 12, 2023
Maria Theresa “Nita" Manning, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2023. She was born on May 2nd in Panama City, Panama to the late Vincent and Elida LaPadula. Maria became a naturalized United States Citizen in 1969.
Maria was a dedicated representative for Avon for over 40 years, touching the lives of many with...
Grover Chapman
Mar 11, 2023
Grover Chapman was born June 8, 1944, to the late Brown & Edna (Watkins) Chapman, in Maury County, TN. He was one of twelve children. Grover was a wonderful brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He enjoyed his days spending time with his family, watching his favorite Westerns on TV, camping at Hidden Valley, where he was an avid...
Venice Lenora Mae Sallies
Mar 10, 2023
Venice Lenora Mae Sallies, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Venice was born on August 17, 1929 in Trion, Georgia, to the late Claude and Virdie Mae Ray Swafford.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Sallies, who passed away in 1977.
Venice enjoyed the outdoors and camping, loved...
Elaine Osborne
Mar 9, 2023
Elaine Osborne, beloved mother, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 66. Elaine was born on July 30, 1956, to her parents, Orvil and Brownie McDaniel, and grew up in a loving family in Nashville, Tennessee.
Elaine was a force of nature, known for her outgoing personality and contagious smile. She was incredibly motherly...
Helen Davis
Mar 8, 2023
Helen L. Davis, age 89, a resident of the Enterprise Community went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2023 at NHC Maury Transitional Care in Columbia, Tennessee.
A funeral service will for Helen will be conducted on Saturday March 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Williams Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee with Larry Fralix officiating. The...
Stephen Ayriss
Mar 5, 2023
Stephen Ayriss, born on March 13, 1958, in Leicester, England, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023 at the age of 64 at Magnolia Health and Rehab in Columbia, Tennessee with his son by his side. He will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
At the age of ten, Stephen moved to the United States with...

Charles Martin "Corky" Duncan
Mar 3, 2023
Charles Martin “Corky” Duncan, age 90, passed away at his home in Mt. Pleasant, on Friday, March 3, 2023.
He was born on September 15, 1932, to the late Clarence D. Duncan and Oma McClain Duncan.
As a young man, Charles served for three years in the National Guard, then four years of active duty in the U.S....
James Taylor, Jr.
Mar 1, 2023
James Taylor Jr., age 58, passed away on March 1, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
James was born on January 7, 1965, in Maury County, Tennessee to the late James Taylor Sr, and Ealy Milliken Taylor.
James will be remembered for his hard work, dedication, and loyalty. He was a painter and carpenter for many years...
Mandy Phillips
Feb 25, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Susan Amanda "Mandy" Phillips, born April 15, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.
Mandy was a loving wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She was passionate about her family and friends. She had...
Rose Adam
Feb 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose Adam on February 24th, 2023, at the age of 80. Rose was a loving and kind soul who brought joy and happiness to everyone she met.
Rose was born on March 12th, 1942, in a small town in West Virginia. She had a passion for books and could...
Doris Cannady
Feb 23, 2023
Doris P. Cannady, age 83, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, Daniel Cannady. A funeral service for Ms. Doris will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, with one hour of visitation prior. Ms. Doris will...
Carolyn J. Fly
Feb 22, 2023
Carolyn J. Fly, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. She was born on April 23, 1945. Born and raised in Columbia Tennessee, she moved to California to raise a family and then came back home in 1980. Carolyn was a longtime member of the Church of Christ community. She retired from Maury Regional...
Teodoro Malacad
Feb 21, 2023
Teodoro Malacad, age 66, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Columbia, Tennessee. Teodoro was born in the Philippines on November 9, 1956, to the late Salvador and Eulogia Malacad. He retired from Maury Regional Medical Center from the Department of Food and Nutrition after dedicating many years as a Dietary Technician. Years before that, Teodoro was a devoted Seafarer,...
Armando Negrete
Feb 20, 2023
Armando Negrete, age 60, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Armando was born on March 30, 1962, in Mexicali, Mexico. Armando was a wonderful man. He was sincere, kindhearted, and full of life. He was always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. He was never too serious and always wanted to...
Barbara Cannon
Feb 20, 2023
Barbara Cannon, a kind and loving woman who cherished her family above all else, passed away on February 20, 2023, at the age of 73. Barbara was born on July 22, 1949, and grew up on a farm where she developed a lifelong love for horses. She was a talented barrel racer and became the first girl in her area...
Georgia Ann Odom
Feb 18, 2023
Georgia Ann Odom, age 74, passed away after a long hard battle with breast cancer on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Columbia, Tennessee. Georgia was born on August 7, 1948, to the late Henry Ewing Kennedy, Sr., and Ruthie Lee Zimmerman Kennedy in her home in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. She was married to the late Richard Odom on November 7,...
Dallas Potts
Feb 14, 2023
Dallas Ted Potts, a resident of Culleoka, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Life Care Center. He was born in Maury County to the late Hardy Allen Potts and Etta Mae Kelley Potts. He was a long-time employee at Wright and Lopez, also formerly employed by Columbia Mill and Elevator Company, and transported vehicles for dealerships in Columbia after his...
James Greg Ivie
Feb 13, 2023
James Gregory Ivie, age 59, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Greg was born on September 21, 1963 and he was raised by two loving parents, Rufus Collier and Kathryn Jane Jackson. Greg graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1981, and then briefly attended MTSU, where he studied engineering. While...
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