Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Margaret Stanfill
Jun 29, 2023
Margaret Jane Lentz Stanfill, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born in Giles County on March 3, 1929, to John Thomas and Sarah Cannady Lentz.
Attended Jones school in Lynnville and graduated from Culleoka High School. She retired as a licensed agent for America General Insurance in 1986. Previously she had worked at various...
Carol Lands
Jun 26, 2023
Carol Lands, born on April 15, 1964, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away on June 26, 2023, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Carol had a vibrant spirit and a kind heart that touched the lives of many. She had a special love for the...
Coy Lee Wiseman
Jun 25, 2023
Coy Lee Wiseman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 25, 2023, at the age of 83. He was born on February 22, 1940, in Maury County, Tennessee, to his loving parents Milus and Ola Wiseman. Coy Lee was a cherished member of his community, known for his warm heart, generous nature, and friendly disposition....
Justin Mack McKennon
Jun 24, 2023
Justin Mack McKennon, a cherished son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on June 24, 2023. Born in Columbia, Tennessee on May 5, 1982, Justin was the beloved son of the late Sherrill Bruce McKennon and Debbie Thomason McKennon Gibson. He attended Maury County Public Schools and was remembered by his family as a beautiful and bright young child, full...
Ella Lopez
Jun 24, 2023
Ella Lopez, the beloved daughter of Richard and Cecilia Lopez, entered this world on May 5, 2020, in Columbia, Tennessee. With hearts heavy with sorrow, we announce that Ella peacefully passed away on June 24, 2023, leaving behind a profound legacy of strength, love, and resilience.
Despite the challenges that came her way, Ella's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination shone...
Sherrill Bruce McKennon
Jun 23, 2023
Bruce McKennon left his earthly home on June 23, 2023, at the age of 66, with his cherished family by his side.
Bruce was the youngest of 7 children born to Mack and Jeanie McKennon. He was a 1976 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School where he was a proud member of the MPHS Band, playing the trumpet and tuba.
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Colette Kimble
Jun 22, 2023
Colette Kimble, a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on June 22, 2023, in Columbia, TN. She was born in the Bronx, New York, and lived in New Jersey most of her life until she moved to Tennessee in 2013.Colette was preceded in death by her husband George, who passed away in April 2022. She is survived by her...
Jack Levi Johnson, Jr.
Jun 20, 2023
Jack Levi Johnson Jr., of Thompson Station TN., age 78, passed away after a brief illness, on June 20, 2023.
Jack was born in Scarboro, West Virginia to Jack L. Johnson Sr. and Alberta Howard-Johnson on December 20, 1944.
Jack’s life was filled with passion, talent, and an unwavering dedication to his crafts. He leaves behind a legacy that will...
Donnie Lee Miller
Jun 18, 2023
Donnie Lee Miller was born on February 28,1948, in Lake Village, Arkansas. He was the third of 16 children born to the late George and Maxine Miller. Both of his parents, two sisters, Joyce Clark of Pontiac, Michigan, Judy Pace of Las Vegas, Nevada, a brother, John Miller of Jeffersonville, IN, and a son Derek Miller of Columbia,Tennessee preceded him...
Charles Morris Dugger
Jun 16, 2023
Charles Morris "Fats" Dugger, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 16, 2023, at NHC Columbia at the age of 79. He was born on June 28, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, to Frank and Virginia Dugger.
Charles had an adventurous spirit and a zest for life. Charles enjoyed playing billiards at the Pool Room in Mount...
Ralph Wair
Jun 15, 2023
Ralph Michael Wair, Sr., age 75, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born in Nashville toA.E. “Doc” Wair Sr. and Veatrice Campbell Wair, and graduated from Antioch High School, Class of 1965. Ralph worked as a commercial truck driver the entirety of his career and was active in the Teamsters Union.Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...
Lena Ophelia King
Jun 15, 2023
Lena "Ophelia" G. King, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 15, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, TN, on March 7, 1942, to Charlie Denton and Lillie Francis Graham.
Ophelia had a passion for sewing and using her talents to create blankets that she would generously donate to various charities and...
Matthew S. Fuller
Jun 13, 2023
Matthew Fuller, a brave and indomitable spirit, passed away on June 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Despite the challenges he faced due to cerebral palsy, Matthew lived a life full of strength, love, and appreciation for the world around him. His unwavering determination and radiant spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Born on April 16,...
John "Jeffrey" Knox
Jun 12, 2023
John "Jeffrey" Knox, the self-described "Mayor of Mount Pleasant," passed away on June 12, 2023, leaving behind a community forever touched by his presence. Born in Columbia, Tennessee, on September 23, 1962, Jeffrey was the beloved son of Tillman Knox and Bessie Hall.
Jeffrey was a massive pillar in the community, a larger-than-life figure who brought joy to everyone around...
Billy Strickland
Jun 12, 2023
Billy Strickland, a Navy veteran and dedicated employee of the Federal Highway Administration, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023, at the age of 93. Born on March 19, 1930, in Willow, Arkansas, Billy led a life characterized by unwavering commitment and a quiet contentment.
Billy was born to James Strickland and Lily Westerman, who provided him with a...
Debra Nance
Jun 7, 2023
Debra Jean Nance, age 66, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee surrounded by family. Debra was born January 27, 1957, in Mount Pleasant, TN to the late Henry Hodge and Ima Jean Taylor Hodge.
Debra Nance was a blessing to not only her family but the Mount Pleasant community. She was...
Joyce Spence
Jun 6, 2023
With great sadness we mourn the passing of Joyce Spence of Columbia, Tennessee on June 6th, 2023, at the age of 80 years.
Joyce was born on August 18, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Joyce was a strong believer in God and was an amazing cook. She had more energy and...
Robert Dayton Brewer
Jun 1, 2023
Robert Dayton Brewer, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 1, 2023, at the age of 60. Born in Maury County and raised in Hampshire, TN, Robert touched the lives of those around him with his warm heart, love for family, and zest for life.
During his childhood, Robert found great joy in the simple pleasures of...
Wayne Thomason
May 28, 2023
Harry Wayne Thomason, age 82, passed away unexpectantly Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his residence in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Harry was born February 22, 1941, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, to the late Charlie Thomason and Willadean Thomason.
Wayne always had a loving and caring heart especially for his family and for his church family. He loved gospel music. His hobbies...
Katrina Lynn Cox
May 25, 2023
Katrina Lynn Cox, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother, passed away on May 25, 2023, in Columbia, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born on December 1, 1979, to Leonard Mahon and Judy Morgan Mahon.
Katrina was a devoted wife to her husband, Steven M. Cox, Jr., and a loving mother to her...
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