Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Nathan Sacks
Jun 15, 2025
Nathan Sacks, age 57, passed away at his home in Lynnville, Tennessee on June 15, 2025. Born November 4, 1967, in San Fernando, California, Nathan was the beloved son of the late Warren Sacks and Elizabeth Wing Monaco (Joseph).
Nathan was a man of resilience, heart, and strong spirit, but above all he was big kid. A recovering alcoholic, he proudly...
John Davis
Jun 15, 2025
John Davis, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at NHC in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on December 30, 1929, to the late John Herbert Davis, Sr. and Elsie Mae Norman, John lived a full and impactful life rooted in service, faith, and deep community commitment.
A man strong in his faith, John was a devoted member of First Baptist...
Thomas Kidd
Jun 14, 2025
Thomas Kidd, age 65, passed away on June 14, 2025. Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of Paul Kidd and Katherine Barger Kidd, from whom he learned the values that shaped his quiet life.
Thomas was a man of few pretenses. He spoke plainly but always with kindness, offering truth and warmth in equal measure. His quirky sense...
Amy Frances Stapleton
Jun 13, 2025
Amy Frances Stapleton, 34, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by her family.
Amy was born in Fort Myers, Florida, on May 19, 1991. She attended Canterbury School and later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia. Most recently, she lived in Nashville to be near her sister, Katie.
A creative spirit,...
Sean McCarthy
Jun 13, 2025
John "Sean" McCarthy, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on November 19, 1948, in San Rafael, California, he was the eldest of seven children born to the late John F. McCarthy Sr. and Ursula Mulligan McCarthy.
Sean lived a rich and vibrant life defined by service, adventure, and dedication to community. As...
Bobby Dwayne Jones
Jun 13, 2025
Bobby Dwayne Jones, age 59, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, Bobby's greatest joy in life was his family, who he cherished above all else.
Born to the late Dorsey and Inez Jones, Bobby was also preceded in death by his dear sisters, Frances Oxley and Robbie Miller. His memory lives on...
Peyton Chandler Massey
Jun 12, 2025
Peyton Chandler Massey, age 26, died June 12, 2025, of complications resulting from a suicide attempt. Peyton had been suffering from progressively worsening mental health issues over the last several years.
Peyton was a lifelong resident of Milledgeville, GA and had recently moved to Summertown, TN. He operated a forklift at Ryder in Springhill, TN.
If you saw a baseball, you thought...
Doris L Shanks
Jun 11, 2025
On June 11, 2025, our mother Doris L. Shanks was called to her eternal home in heaven. Doris was born on September 14, 1927, in Coldstream, New Brunswick Canada. She was the daughter of Edmund S. Estabrooks and Louise Page Estabrooks. She attended a one room schoolhouse in Coldstream NB and graduated from high school in Hartland, NB in the...
Annabelle Treadway
Jun 9, 2025
Annabelle Treadway, age 88, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025.
Annabelle was born on May 29, 1937, in Artie, West Virginia. She was the beloved daughter of Lee and Bonnie Williams.
After many years of employment, she retired from Cadillac.
Her heart was for her family. She took pride in being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother....
Nora OFallon Gross
Jun 9, 2025
Nora Gross, 83, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025 at her home in Columbia, TN. Born and raised in Cannon County, Nora was the beloved daughter of the late Harrison and Lectie Patterson.
Nora lived a life filled with love, music, and dedication to her family and community. She worked for many years as a clerical administrative secretary, known for...
Kenny Douglas Woodcock
Jun 8, 2025
Kenny Douglas Woodcock, age 57, of Lebanon Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Kenny was born in Lafayette, TN on July 1, 1967.
Kenny proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1990- 1994 during the Gulf War. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary...
Thelma Pilbeam
Jun 8, 2025
Thelma Marie Holt Pilbeam age 80, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
She was retired from Smith & Nephew Richards in Memphis TN, and enjoyed serving several years as an usher for the Memphis Redbirds and Memphis Grizzlies. She was a member of Capleville United Methodist Church in Memphis and Pleasant Grove United...
Ernest Graff Jr
Jun 8, 2025
Ernest Graff Jr. was born at home on March 22, 1948, to the late Ernest Graff Sr and Mrytle Overstreet Graff.
He was a surprise born 12 years after his siblings. He was adored and spoiled by all. He graduated from Hay Long High School in Mt. Pleasant. He went on to attend Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Junior was born with...
Clarence Johnson
Jun 7, 2025
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” – Matthew 25:21
Clarence Johnson, a devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, was called home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on July 20, 1956, to Mahlon and Mildred Johnson, Clarence lived a life...
Mary Elizabeth Sims Kelley
Jun 7, 2025
Elizabeth Kelley, age 89, passed away on June 7, 2025, at NHC Columbia, Walnut Lane, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Elizabeth was born August 19, 1935, to Robert Alexander Sims and Mary Elizabeth Seaton Sims of Maury County and the community of Mt. Joy. She had 10 siblings; she was the youngest and last remaining child.
She worked as a seamstress in Columbia for...
Gene Ray Baxter
Jun 6, 2025
Gene Ray Baxter, age 81, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
He was born on March 4, 1944, in Maury County to the late Howard and Onnie Baxter.
Gene was a true friend to many in the Hampshire community, where he was a long-time resident and member of Southpoint Church of Christ. He...
Lesta Conner
Jun 6, 2025
Lesta “Jay” Nave Conner, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2025 at Maury Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, from 12 to 2 at Williams Funeral Home, with the service following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Steven Sauls officiating. Lesta will be laid to rest at Polk Memorial Gardens.
Born on December 11, 1932, in Cumberland...
Tammy Stephenson
Jun 4, 2025
Tammy Stephenson, 55, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on October 11, 1969, in San Diego, California, to Constance Coleman Lyle and the late Michael Lyle.
Tammy was a devoted mother, grandmother, and daughter. She raised her four children with love and care and was proud of her ten grandchildren....
Linda Vaughn
Jun 2, 2025
Linda Vaughn, age 72, passed away on June 2, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on February 26, 1953, in Mount Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Irene West.
Linda shared nearly 50 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Henry Vaughn. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and...
Tonia Fuller
Jun 1, 2025
Tonia Fuller, age 59, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on June 1, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
She was born on March 17, 1966, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to the late Wendell and Peggy Fry. Tonia was a kind, loving, and strong-willed woman who touched many lives. She had a big heart and was always willing to help others, no matter...
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