Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee

Thomas Adley Runions

Thomas Adley Runions

Oct 28, 2022

Thomas A. Runions, age 77, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, in Hampshire, Tennessee. Thomas was born on March 22, 1945, to the late Buford and Genie Runions in Hampshire, Tennessee. Since Thomas was a young boy, he lived and breathed the Farm. He resided on Blocker Farm for over 50 years. He was a true outdoorsman, whether he was...

Michael L. Mcnames

Michael L. Mcnames

Oct 27, 2022

Michael L. McNames - Dedicated husband, father and stepfather, grandfather of six, and friend of many. He passed away suddenly from a heart attack on October 27, 2022, at the age of 70. Michael was born in Rockford, Illinois on November 22, 1951, and graduated from Byron High School. He worked at Badger Pipeline Company. Before he retired after 28...

Juanita Crawford

Juanita Crawford

Oct 25, 2022

Juanita Crawford, age 87, of Orlando, Florida died on October 25, 2022. She was the devoted and loving wife to Carl for 68 years. Juanita leaves a legacy of a loving family, her greatest pride. She is survived by her husband Carl E. Crawford. Dearest mother of Sheila (Randy) Masko, Alan (Debbie) Crawford and Teresa (Steve) Hartley. Proud grandmother of...

Sylvia Elaine Pope

Sylvia Elaine Pope

Oct 23, 2022

Sylvia Elaine Pope, age 76, went to her heavenly home on October 23, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee at Life Care Center. Elaine was born on October 6, 1946, to the late William Buford Mullins Sr., and Lillian Douglas Nice Mullins in Smyrna, Tennessee. Elaine grew up in the Tennessee Orphans Home in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Elaine loved to shop and...

Carl Edward Wright

Carl Edward Wright

Oct 23, 2022

Carl Edward Wright, age 58, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee on October 23, 2022. Carl was born on March 19, 1964, to the late Clinton and Claudia Wright in Lobelville, Tennessee. Carl was an avid outdoorsman. You could find him fishing, hunting, or riding. He loved being on the water. It didn’t matter whether he...

Isiah La'Quan Crawford

Isiah La'Quan Crawford

Oct 22, 2022

Isiah La’Quan Crawford was born on September 12, 2004, to his parents Victoria Crawford and Freddie Bell in Columbia, Tennessee. On October 22, 2022, Isiah left this world too soon. He was an amazing big brother and son. Isiah was an incredibly gentle, caring, and loving soul. Isiah enjoyed the competitive nature and community when gaming online. He always had...

Jesse Lee Powell

Jesse Lee Powell

Oct 20, 2022

Jesse Lee Powell, age 38, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee. Jesse was born on April 13, 1984, to David and Judy Powell in Boynton Beach, Florida. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Erica “Nikki” Hutcherson Powell; son: Landon Powell; brother: Luke (Shannon) Powell; and his parents; and several nieces. He will be...

Dolores J. Messersmith

Dolores J. Messersmith

Oct 16, 2022

Dolores J. Messersmith, age 88, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, in Culleoka, Tennessee. The care of Ms. Dolores Messersmith and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Williams Funeral Home. To share words of comfort and condolences, please visit www.williamsfh.com .

Rev. Raymond Franklin Walker

Rev. Raymond Franklin Walker

Oct 15, 2022

Reverend Raymond Franklin Walker (79), husband to Robbie Joan Walker, died on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at NCH Maury, in Columbia, Tennessee. He served as a pastor in the United Methodist Church for over 30 years, preaching at 9 different churches in that time. His parents were Raymond Walker and Maggie Mae Walker of Gibson, Tennessee. Survivors include wife, Robbie...

Erline Faye Mcfarland

Erline Faye Mcfarland

Oct 14, 2022

Faye left her earthly home on October 14, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Dena and C.W. Brewer on October 10, 1933, in Columbia, Tennessee, and spent most of her life there until moving to New Smyrna Beach, Florida in 2017. Growing up in Tennessee, she had 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Family meant the world to...

Edwin "Ed" Deason

Edwin "Ed" Deason

Oct 14, 2022

Edwin “Ed” L. Deason, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Ed was born on March 14, 1936, to the late Wilburn and Irene Deason in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. When Ed was young his family moved from Louisiana to Oklahoma as his father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. He...

Woodrow "Pete" Harris

Woodrow "Pete" Harris

Oct 13, 2022

Woodrow “Pete” Harris, 82, of Nashville and formerly of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Nashville. Pete was born on December 6, 1939 in Mount Pleasant to the late Woodrow and Hazel Harris. Pete’s gift as an athlete was first recognized and flourished when he joined the Monsanto Little League/Babe Ruth baseball team of which his father...

Jimmy Gobble

Jimmy Gobble

Oct 12, 2022

James “Jimmy” L. Gobble Jr. passed away on October 12, 2022, at the age of 75, at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1947, to his parents, James Gobble Sr. and Elaine Lively Gobble, in Lawrenceburg, TN. Jimmy was married to the love of his life, Sara Oliver Gobble for 56 years. He loved his family and friends...

Martha Ann Henderson

Martha Ann Henderson

Oct 12, 2022

Mrs. Martha Ann Henderson, age 91, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 12. 2022 at her home. Martha Ann was born March 9, 1931 in Dickson, TN to the late Boyce & Gladys Churchill. She was happily married to her loving husband, Don Henderson, for 63 years until his passing in 2015. Martha Ann had many interests including...

Gregory Claiborne

Gregory Claiborne

Oct 10, 2022

Gregory Baker Claiborne, 64, born in Nashville, TN, on September 28, 1958, passed away October 10, 2022, in Stayton, Oregon. He was the son of the late Leslie E. Claiborne and Druella Baker Claiborne. Greg was a 1976 graduate of Central High School, Columbia, TN. Services will be held at the Williams Funeral Home, Columbia, TN, on Saturday, November 5,...

Evelyn Adams Lovett

Evelyn Adams Lovett

Oct 10, 2022

Evelyn Adams Lovett, age 91, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by family in Columbia, Tennessee. Evelyn was born on March 14, 1931, to the late Albert Sidney and Sally Taylor Adams in Maury County, Tennessee. The Maury County native was a member of Grace Nazarene Church. Evelyn loved being a part of her community and helping anyone in...

Ruby Ann Edwards

Ruby Ann Edwards

Oct 7, 2022

Ruby Ann (Bettge) Edwards was born on October 24, 1953, to parents Elmer and Peggy (Edgemon) Bettge in Corpus Christi, Texas. She died on October 7, 2022. After graduating from Kingsville High School, Ruby began her pursuit of a nursing career, first as an LPN working in hospitals and nursing homes and then working with hospice care from 1991 until...

Beverly Jean Brumley

Beverly Jean Brumley

Oct 7, 2022

Beverly Jean Brumley, age 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, October 7, 2022. Beverly was born June 19, 1939, to the late Joseph Kaisi and Marie Patti in Chicago, Illinois. Lovingly known as “Granny”, Beverly was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caregiver to all. She adored flowers and cared for them with the...

Iris Frey

Iris Frey

Oct 7, 2022

Iris Delores (Bruner) Frey, passed away on October 7, 2022, at the age of 93 at Life Care Center of Columbia, TN. Iris was born March 5, 1929, in Rocky, Oklahoma to Lola Mabel (Fortney) Bruner and Sidney Leslie Bruner, she was one of ten children. Iris delighted in flowers and bird watching. She planted her first flower bed a...

Gwendolyn S. Goodman Hardison

Gwendolyn S. Goodman Hardison

Oct 7, 2022

Gwendolyn Surrell Goodman Hardison, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee. Gwendolyn was born on October 11, 1946, to the late Arthur P. Goodman and Erma A. Surrell Goodman in Brooklyn, New York. She was a resident of Maury County for more than 50 years. Gwendolyn was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister of Bill...