Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Betty Potts
Aug 30, 2025
Betty Potts, 82, of Primm Springs, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1943, in Lyles, Tennessee, to the late Jimmy and Doris Tidwell.
Betty dedicated 30 years of her life to Levi Strauss, where she retired as an Instruction Supervisor. She was known as a hardworking, family-oriented woman who gave...
John Blair
Aug 29, 2025
John Calvin Blair, 89, son of John Frederick Blair and Ora Kelly Blair, born September 15, 1935, and peacefully ascended August 29, 2025.
John graduated from Lawrence County High School and University of North Alabama where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army after a distinguished military career. His service took...
Lawrence Douglas
Aug 28, 2025
Lawrence Douglas passed away peacefully Thursday, August 28, 2025, at NHC Maury Regional in Columbia, Tennessee.
He was born to Hugh Jerome Douglas and Helen Chappell Douglas on January 15, 1947, at Kings Daughter’s Hospital in Columbia, TN. He joined a “wonderful home full of expectation,” as shown in the familial closeness that he enjoyed with his sisters Charlotte (Graham) and...
Troy Joe Carvell
Aug 26, 2025
Troy Joe Carvell, age 84, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1941, in Giles County, Tennessee, to the late R.A. Carvell and Nora Searcy Carvell.
Troy lived a full and meaningful life. A 50-year Mason, he valued fellowship and service. He was an avid golfer and a...
David Lynn Daniel
Aug 25, 2025
David Daniel, age 77, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born to the late B.C. and Rachel Daniel, David was also preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Daniel and Shirley Daniel. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56+ years, Shela Daniel; two sons, Matthew (Jill) Daniel and...
Douglas Carl Kraus
Aug 24, 2025
Douglas Carl Kraus, age 69, of Pulaski, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1955, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Carl and Arlene Kraus.
Doug faced many health challenges over the past decade, but throughout his life he remained steadfast in his generosity and kindness. He had a giving heart and found joy in...
John Lehner
Aug 23, 2025
John Charles Lehner, age 78, of Columbia, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with his beloved wife Mary by his side.
John was born on June 2, 1947, to Margarete and Alfred Lehner and was the eldest of eight children. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Rebekah Newell...
M. Wayne Smith
Aug 22, 2025
M. Wayne Smith was born on May 19, 1941, in Mt. Pleasant, TN to the late Sam Hughes Smith and Louise Holt Smith. After a brief illness, Wayne departed this life on August 22, 2025, in Panama City, Florida where he spent his retirement years.
Although Wayne was born into a farming family, he had other aspirations. His high school classmates...
Kenneth Durwood Bland
Aug 22, 2025
Kenneth Durwood Bland passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at his home in Leoma, TN. He was the son of the late Escheir Bland and Eddie Maye Hendrix Bland and born in Longview, TX on November 1st, 1942.
Ken had a deep love for the great outdoors. Whether he was setting up camp beneath a canopy of stars, casting a...
Jimmie Faye Chapman
Aug 22, 2025
Mrs. Jimmie Faye Chapman, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. She was born on November 13, 1939, in Maury County, Tennessee, to the late James Cothran and Ruby Virginia Cothran Roberts.
A true Southern lady, Jimmie lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family. She had a passion for quilting, shopping for little treasures,...
Carol Ann Mattox
Aug 20, 2025
Carol Ann Mattox, 74, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025.
Born in Rochester, New York, Carol was the beloved daughter of Lloyd and Barbara Bradshaw. She grew up in Rochester NY, where she developed the strong work ethic, wit, and sense of curiosity that would shape her life.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Barbara A. Meagher;...
Jim Parsons
Aug 19, 2025
James (Jim) F. Parsons, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, Tn, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born in 1948, in Columbia Tn, Jim was the son of Delores (Buck) Parsons and James F. Parsons. Jim was a 22-year Army Veteran and served 2 years in Vietnam.
He was awarded the Bronze Star with V for Valor. Jim was an avid animal enthusiast;...
Barbara Beckman
Aug 17, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Beckman, aged 80 passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her residence.
Born in 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Joseph and Frances Lovera, Barabara lived a long and full life marked by love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family.
Barbara married Carl Beckman in 1990. They spent many years...
LaVerne Andersen
Aug 16, 2025
Mrs. LaVerne Raining Andersen, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Morning Pointe Memory Care in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born in 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Meta and Armand Raining, LaVerne lived a long and full life marked by love, laughter, and deep devotion to her family and community. She was preceded in death by...
Nathan Vernon Green
Aug 13, 2025
Nathan Green (75) of Lawrenceburg, passed away August 13, 2025 at NHC Scott. He was born July 6th, 1950, to the late Nathan R. Green and Eleanor Howland Green Gates.
Surviving are his brothers and sisters:
William (Paulette) Partin; Daniel (Debbie) Smith; Randall (Vicki) Buchhold; Michael and Kyle Brabaw; Mary Green; Kimberly Green; Brad (Angela) Wasmus and Dennis Gates.
He was predeceased by...
Donna Ashley
Aug 12, 2025
Donna Ashley, 70, passed away on August 12, 2025, at NHC-Columbia. She was born on March 25, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Voyle and Mildred Harris. At the age of five, she moved with her family to Memphis, Tennessee, where she later graduated as valedictorian of her high school class of 1973.
A dedicated nurse practitioner for over 30...
Tanya Kessinger
Aug 6, 2025
Tanya Ann Patterson Kessinger, 69, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on August 7, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1955, in Odessa, Texas, to the late Leonard and Jo Ann Cole Patterson.
Tanya was married to the love of her life, Terry Kessinger, for nearly 50 years. Together, they raised two wonderful daughters and built...
Mildred Alieen Head
Aug 5, 2025
Mildred Aileen Head, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on April 19, 1931, to the late Albert Boyd and Elsie Kelly Boyd, Mildred was known for her sweet spirit, loving heart, and caring nature. She never met a stranger and found joy in meeting new people wherever she went.
A...
Johnny Edward Parsons
Aug 4, 2025
Johnny Edward Parsons, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Johnny brought warmth, laughter, and a vibrant spirit to all who knew him.
Johnny was a man who never met a stranger. Outgoing and full of personality, he had a lifelong passion and expertise in truck tires—a...
Bertha Mae Boshers
Aug 4, 2025
Bertha Mae Boshers, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 4, 2025, at LifeCare Center in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee, to the late Odell and Gladys Ament.
On March 28, 1954, Bertha married the love of her life, Eugene Boshers, Jr. Together, they built a strong and loving family, sharing a beautiful life for...
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