Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
J.R. Anderson
May 13, 2025
John Robert “J.R.” Anderson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at NHC Maury in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on November 17, 1938, in Maury County, Tennessee, J.R. was the son of the late Marvin E. Anderson and Pauline Kelly Anderson. On January 17, 1964, he married the love of his life, Jean Johnson. Together, they built a beautiful...
Ramona Kaye Debartolomies
May 11, 2025
Ramona Debartolomies, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Born to Everett and Jessie Sewell, Ramona lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering faith. She was a devoted mother, a loving grandmother, and a cherished partner. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Franklin Sewell.
Ramona is survived by her three...
Freddy "Butch" Holder
May 11, 2025
Freddy "Butch" Holder, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at Southern Tennessee Regional Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Born on June 1, 1945, to the late JW Holder and Waldene Qualls Holder, Freddy was a hardworking man with a generous spirit and a love for restoring old treasures. He found joy in bringing new life to the things others...
Martha McNeece
May 11, 2025
Martha McNeece, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, on May 11, 2025. Born on June 27, 1941, in Maury County, Tennessee, Martha was the beloved daughter of the late Eldon Attkisson and Viola Waldrop Attkisson.
A lifelong member of Spencer Hill Church of Christ, Martha's faith was the cornerstone of her life. She loved church...
Ricky Thomas Stanfill "Lightning"
May 10, 2025
Ricky Thomas “Lightning” Stanfill went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 10, 2025, after a courageous eight-week battle at Vanderbilt Hospital. Throughout his stay, he was never alone — constantly surrounded by the love, prayers, and presence of his devoted family and dear friends.
Born on November 9, 1960, at Maury Regional Hospital, Ricky was the beloved son...
Shirley Ann Ballinger Kelley
May 10, 2025
Shirley Ann Ballinger Kelley, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Born on July 28, 1944, in Sumner County, Tennessee, Shirley was the cherished daughter of the late Cordell and Lucille Ballinger. A woman of warmth, grace, and unwavering love, Shirley found beauty in life’s simplest pleasures.
She had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and found joy...
Ron Beck
May 5, 2025
Ronald Keith Beck, known lovingly as “Ron” to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at LifeCare Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He was 73 years old.
Born on November 1, 1951, in Cleveland, Tennessee, Ron was the son of the late Kenneth and Cecile Toy Duke Beck. A devoted man of God, Ron was a steady, loving...
Joyce Massey
May 3, 2025
Joyce S. Massey passed away peacefully at her residence on May 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born the cherished daughter of Ralph N. Sanders and India Durden Sanders, Joyce was one of eight siblings in a close-knit and spirited family. Her life was marked by deep devotion to those she loved, and her presence was a source of...
James William Mosley
May 2, 2025
James William Mosley, age 73, of Maury County, Tennessee, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia.
Born on August 27, 1951, in Maury County to the late Charlie Paul Mosley and Lena Grace Mosley, James was a proud lifelong resident who deeply loved the land and life he built as a dairy farmer. Whether it...
Connie Torno
May 2, 2025
Connie Smith Elliott Torno, age 59, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 2, 2025. Born April 20, 1966, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Connie was the beloved daughter of the late James and Sue Davis Elliott. Raised in a military family, she experienced life in many places throughout her youth, shaping her into the warm, outgoing, and...
Kenneth Tanner
May 2, 2025
Kenneth Edward Tanner, a proud Army veteran, devoted husband, beloved father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at the age of 82.
He proudly served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, carrying with him the values of courage, loyalty, and discipline throughout his life.
For the past 44 years, he was a loving husband...
Kenneth "Bo" Wayne Bollinger
May 1, 2025
Kenneth Wayne “Bo” Bollinger, 74, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on April 20, 1951, in Lawrence County, Missouri, Bo lived a life filled with creativity, laughter, and deep connections to his community.
Bo pursued higher education with dedication and pride. He earned an Associate of Science degree from Columbia State Community College (CSCC) and went on...
Robin Mark Childress
Apr 29, 2025
Mark Childress, age 68, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on April 29, 2025.
Mark was born on March 6, 1957, to the late Jack and Betty Childress.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Barbara Kobiela
Apr 26, 2025
Barbara Ann Kobiela Wiskowski, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Mount Pleasant Health and Rehab. Born on December 24, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, Barbara was the beloved youngest child of the late Antoinette and Jan Kobiela. She was preceded in death by her four brothers and one sister.
Barbara was married to Edward Wiskowski for 38 wonderful years....
Sean Paul Plucinik
Apr 21, 2025
On Monday afternoon, the world lost one of its brightest lights. Sean Plucinik, beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and pillar of the Columbia Tennessee community, passed away suddenly while working on a job site. He was the owner and operator of Maury County Pest Control and the sole provider for his family. He leaves behind his loving wife, Kate,...
M. Debra Hale
Apr 20, 2025
Muriel Debra Hale, 70, of Lynnville, TN, passed away on April 20, 2025. Preceded in death by father, Maurice Lincoln Brown, mother, Muriel G. Bragdon Martin, brother, Walter Dexter Brown, and first husband, David Winfield Tremblay. Debra is survived by siblings: Maurice David Brown, Donna Lee (Oliver) Berthiaume, Donald Michael (Barbara) Brown, and sister-in-law Nancy Coppersmith Brown, children: Aaron Marc...
Mark Anthony Hafner
Apr 19, 2025
Mark Anthony Hafner, 61, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication to those for whom he cared.
Born with a brilliant mind and an infectious sense of humor, Mark had a unique gift for finding joy in everyday life and sharing it with those around him. He was known not only for...
Jane Blake
Apr 17, 2025
Reba Jane Blake, affectionately known as Jane, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Morning Pointe in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on October 26, 1945, to the late William Lawrence and Madeline Moody, Jane lived a life marked by warmth, honesty, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Those who knew Jane will remember her sharp wit and infectious smile—she had a...
Richard Thompson
Apr 16, 2025
Richard Thompson, 67, passed away on April 16, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Richard leaves behind a legacy of curiosity, adventure, and unwavering love. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Joyce Thompson; his son, Eric Thompson, and daughter-in-law, Malea; his parents, Richard and Sandra Thompson; his...
Gladys O Cornett
Apr 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gladys Ollie Cornett of Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, who passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the age of 89. Gladys was a woman of unwavering faith, whose life was a testament to the power and grace of God.
Gladys...
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