Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Cecil H. Strickland
Dec 1, 2023
Cecil Henry Strickland has gone home to our Heavenly Father. He passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Linda Kay Strickland, daughter: Dorothy Fisher, daughter Liza Copeland and her husband Stephen Copeland, stepdaughters Mindy Owens and her husband Anthony Owens, and Miranda Dotson. Also, he sure loved...
Debbie Hancken
Nov 30, 2023
Debbie Hancken, beloved wife, sister, and friend, passed away on November 30, 2023, in Columbia, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, compassion, and a radiant spirit. Born on October 8, 1958, in Pensacola, Florida, Debbie was the cherished daughter of Johnnie Ray Holcomb and Wilda Mansfield Holcomb.
Debbie's life was marked by a vibrant personality and an unwavering passion...
Larry Edward Wilson
Nov 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Edward Wilson, who departed this world after a long battle with Leukemia on November 29, 2023, in Florence, Alabama. Born on October 20, 1949, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Larry was the beloved son of the late Marion Hansford Wilson and Mary Fleda Taylor Wilson.
Larry, a distinguished member of...
Delbert Cary
Nov 26, 2023
Delbert Cary, born on January 5, 1940, in Tawas City, Michigan, to the late Elmer and Eldrid Cary, passed away on November 26, 2023, in Columbia, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a life well-lived.
Delbert's early years were shaped by the rural landscapes of Michigan, where he grew up on a farm, fostering a deep...
Gary Allen Velasco
Nov 23, 2023
Gary Allen Velasco, born on December 3, 1944, in Gilroy, California, peacefully departed this world on November 23, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Columbia, Tennessee.
Gary, a proud patriot, served his country with honor in the United States Navy. He had a lifelong passion for classic cars, and he loved to speak about...
Carrie W. Seale
Nov 21, 2023
Carrie W. Seale, a woman of strength, grace, and boundless love, passed away on November 21, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who were privileged to know her. Born on July 27, 1937, to the late Roy Johnston and Lois Davis Johnston, Carrie's journey through life was marked by resilience, familial...
Margaret "Bonnie" McNames
Nov 21, 2023
Margaret “Bonnie” McNames, passed away on November 21, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Bonnie was born on March 14, 1931 to John and Dorothy Diesing in Beloit, Wisconsin.
Bonnie lived in Byron, Illinois from 1944-2007 and married Elmer McNames on June 21, 1947.
Bonnie’s husband, Elmer, passed away in 1989 and daughter Ann in 2007. After...
Linda Gossett
Nov 20, 2023
Linda Gossett, age 74, passed away on November 11, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Linda was born on June 19, 1949 in Franklin, Tennessee to the late Virgie and Dewey Whitefield.
She was the loving and dedicated wife to Carl Gossett. She was also a loving mother and caregiver for her family and she will be deeply missed.
Williams Funeral Home...
Druella Claiborne
Nov 17, 2023
Mrs. Druella (Dru) Maye Baker Claiborne, 95, passed away at Poplar Estates, Columbia, Tn. on November 17, 2023. Born November, 11, 1928 in Rock Island, Tn to the late James Ausker Baker and the late Ather Lola McGiboney Baker, she was the sixth of eight children. She was married for 63 years to the late Leslie Ernest Claiborne, marrying on...
Christine Luckett
Nov 15, 2023
Mrs. Christine Byrd Luckett, age 104, resident of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at her home.
Christine was a Maury County native and was one of seven children born to the late Tommie Byrd and Lessie Alexander. Earlier in life she worked as a pressor and button machine operator at Dixie Manufacturing Company and then as...
Melissa Hendrix
Nov 15, 2023
Melissa A. Cantrell Hendrix, a native of Columbia, passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on November 19, 1955, to the late Wilburn Harper Cantrell and Betty Grooms Cantrell, Melissa leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Melissa's warmth and love extended to her seven children: Laurie (Robert) Edwards, Marvin Thomson, Tina...
Helga E. Pierce
Nov 14, 2023
Helga Emma Pierce, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. Born in Talheim, Schweinfurt, Germany on February 15, 1944, Helga was the daughter of the late Ludwig Seban and Paula Gerb Seban. As a young girl, she gracefully twirled as a gymnast, enchanting the arenas of...
Betty Jean Thurman
Nov 14, 2023
Betty Jean Thurman, born on February 15, 1937, in Maury County, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on November 14, 2023, at NHC-Trotwood. She was the youngest of seven children born to the late William Benjamin Foster and Lucy Sutton Foster.
There will be a visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia.
Funeral services will be 11...
Lorelei Edgmon
Nov 11, 2023
Lorelei "Lorrie" Edgmon, a beautiful soul born on September 16, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, peacefully departed this world on November 11, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was the beloved daughter of the late Floyd Craig and Norma Knox.
Lorrie was a woman of immense warmth and kindness, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew...
Obdulio Lorenzo Diaz
Nov 6, 2023
Obdulio Lorenzo Diaz, age 43, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Obdulio was born on September 5, 1980, in Libertad Ventanas, Mexico to Clemente and Mercedes Diaz.
The family will be having visitation on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee. A funeral mass will be...
Janice Brownie
Nov 6, 2023
Janice Brownie, born on June 6, 1943, in Oxnard, California, to the late Henry and Estelle Maulhardt, peacefully passed away on November 6, 2023, in Columbia, Tennessee at NHC-Maury Transitional Care.
Janice had a zest for life and a love for adventure. She and her husband, Bob Brownie, shared a passion for travel, exploring the open road in their RV...
Joseph Mason
Nov 5, 2023
Joe Mason was born June 6, 1935 in Nashville and raised in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee and New Port Richey, Florida. He attended Vanderbilt University and then Montana State College when his parents moved to Butte, Montana. Joe served in the Army as a draftsman and designed his parents’ home where he lived much of his life.
Joe loved animals and...
Tony Brawner
Nov 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Anthony "Tony" Brawner, who was reunited with his beloved wife and daughter in his Heavenly home on November 4, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Tony was a man of unwavering faith, a beacon of positivity, and an embodiment of love and selflessness.
Born to...
Monroe "Hopper" Vaughn
Nov 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Monroe "Hopper" Vaughn, Jr., who left this world on November 4, 2023, at his home in Duck River, Tennessee. Born on December 17, 1951, in Hampshire, Tennessee, Hopper was a well-loved and respected member of his community. His legacy of hard work, unwavering independence, and boundless love for his...
Bob Dubois
Nov 2, 2023
Bob DuBois, 76, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at his farm in Mt. Pleasant, TN. He was born and raised in Fayetteville, TN by his parents, Buford and Sadie DuBois. He moved to Alabama where he attended the University of Alabama. His career came with many moves, and new locations. His final place was his move to Maury...
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