Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Richard Allen Franks
Oct 25, 2021
Richard Allen Franks, age 74, passed away Monday, October 25th, 2021 in his Columbia home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on March 10th, 1947 to the late Richard E. Franks and June B. Chapman Franks. Richard grew up in Stryker, Ohio, and a graduate of Stryker High School in 1965. He proudly joined and served his country...
Myrtie Ruth Gilmore
Oct 25, 2021
Myrtie Ruth Gilmore, age 91, passed away Monday, October 25th, 2021 in Columbia, Tennessee. Myrtie was born on March 3rd, 1930 to the late William Clarence Hugh and Evia Mae Davis Germany in Sunflower County, Mississippi. The family will receive family and friends Saturday, October 30th, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee....
David Threet
Oct 24, 2021
David Threet, age 69, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center, on Sunday, October 24, 2021. David was born on October 22, 1952, in Florence, Alabama to the late Howard and Helen “Rickard” Threet. David served time in the United States Air Force. He studied at UAB where he received his Master’s degree. He continued to further his education for...
Kayla Abernathy
Oct 22, 2021
Kayla Reneé Abernathy, 31, of Columbia, Tenn., passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 22, 2021. Kayla was born in Columbia, Tenn. on September 27, 1990, the oldest of three children born to William David Abernathy and Bethany Cross Abernathy. She graduated from Columbia Central High School in 2008 and earned an Associate’s Degree in nursing from Columbia...
Sarah Goad
Oct 22, 2021
Sarah Goad, age 55, passed away on October 22, 2021, at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. Sarah was born on July 20, 1966, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Donald and Mildred Goad. Sarah graduated high school at Columbia Central High School as the class 1984 and later went to Columbia State and Middle Tennessee State University and had...
Marylin Anita Owen
Oct 22, 2021
Marylin Anita Owen, age 68, passed away on October 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 26, 1953, to the late Mary Virginia Chapman Odom and Kenneth Floyd Odom. She married Jackie Owen on December 25, 1971. Marylin had three kids: Kenneth (Michelle) Owen, Ginger (Daniel) Devers, and Misty (Scott) Wolf all of Mt. Pleasant. She had eight...
Rebecca Jean Boshers
Oct 21, 2021
Rebecca Jean Boshers, age 88, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones. Rebecca was born May 19, 1933, in Iron City, Tennessee, to the late James and Ellie Roberts. Rebecca was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a friend, and mom to everyone she met. She enjoyed...
Marsha Sherrie Denise Howell Overstreet
Oct 21, 2021
Marsha Sherrie Denise Howell Overstreet, age 70, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Sherrie was born February 15, 1951, in Columbia, Tennessee to the late M.C. Howell and the late Dot Howell. Sherrie was a person with a sunny disposition. She smiled nearly all of the time. She loved to get out...
John William Shrader
Oct 21, 2021
John Williams Shrader, age 72, passed away on Thursday, October 21st, 2021 in Summertown, Tennessee. John was born on March 24, 1949, to the late Frank Gilbert and Ruby Lee Shrader in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. John married the love of his life, Joan Plunkett, on December 5th, 1977. Shortly after they expanded their family by having a girl and two boys....
Riley Bill Mcwilliams
Oct 20, 2021
Riley Bill McWilliams passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. On June 25, 1930, Riley was born to the late Hugh and Meddie McWilliams. He was a hog farmer, and his hogs were his best friends. He was also a logger. Everyone in Mt. Pleasant knew him as the “Tomato Man” because of his amazing tomatoes. He enjoyed hunting and...
Sheila M. Oliver
Oct 20, 2021
Sheila M. Oliver, age 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2021. She was born on July 1, 1954, to her parents, Harry Hedrick and Rachel Andrews Hedrick in Maury County. She was a very talented quiltmaker, she made them all by hand with love and care. She was an avid doll collector, enjoyed making...
Paul Wayne Mitchell
Oct 19, 2021
Paul Wayne Mitchell, age 63, passed away Tuesday, October 19th, 2021. He was born on August 2nd, 1958 to the late Richard and Angelita Mitchell of Lansing, Michigan. Paul was a graduate of Everett High School Class of 76. After dedicating over 36 hardworking years, Paul retired from General Motors to enjoy his new free time. He was a member...
Raymond Lee Reed
Oct 19, 2021
Raymond Lee Reed, 77 of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Raymond was born on July 1, 1944, to the late John and Opal Reed. He was an equipment operator, contractor and supervisor for the telephone company. Raymond loved to go to Lookout Mountain and look at waterfalls. He enjoyed taking his wife to yard sales and planting...
Rev. William T. Johnson
Oct 16, 2021
Reverend William T. Johnson Sr. “Mr.Bill”, age 86, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in his home in Columbia, Tennessee. Rev. William was born on September 13, 1935, in Columbia, Tennessee to the late Neil C. and Anna “Bullock” Johnson. Rev. William was in the Army for many years and traveled to many different places, but Alaska was his...
Beulah May Marshall
Oct 16, 2021
Beulah May Anderson Marshall, went to be with our Lord on October 16, 2021. She was everyone’s “Mama Bea” and the “Granny Bea”. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald Ray Marshall, their love for each other was so pure; her daughter: Lori (Larry) Marshall Gibson; her son: Kenneth Ray (Susie Hay) Marshall; two bonus daughters: Lorinda...
John "J.W." William Rush
Oct 15, 2021
John William Rush, Sr. better known as “J.W.” or “Shorty” age 86, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at NHC Maury Regional in Columbia, Tennessee. Shorty was born October 19, 1934 in Spring Hill, TN to the late John Mansfield Rush and Freda Aileen Dooley Rush. J.W. was a driven and kind-hearted person. He was always a hard-working man. He...
Vicki Sonya Akins Staggs
Oct 13, 2021
Vicki Sonya Akins Staggs, age 69, passed away on October 13th, 2021 in Lewisburg, Tennessee. She was born on June 28th, 1952 to the late Willard Dan Akins and Rosa Bell Himes Akins in Five Points, Tennessee. Vicki had a huge heart for others. She treated everyone like they were her children. She cherished all the times she got to...
Bobby "Mikie" Baugus
Oct 12, 2021
Bobby “Mikie” Baugus, 45 of Columbia passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Michael was born on May 25, 1976 to Bobby Gene and Patricia Ann Baugus. He was loved by everyone. He had such a playful spirit. Michael is gone to be with his Mother and the Lord. He will not have to suffer any longer. He was loved...
Kathy Banks
Oct 12, 2021
Kathy Banks, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, in her home surrounded by her family in Columbia, Tennessee. Kathy was born November 8, 1960, to Gene Davidson and Beatrice “Lentz” Baker in Maury County, Tennessee. Kathy was quite an awesome woman in many ways. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren were her number one. Kathy was a...
Gene Barker
Oct 11, 2021
Gene Barker, age 82, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at his home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Gene was born August 28, 1939, in Columbia, TN to the late Harold and Willie Matt Barker. Gene was a lifelong resident of Mt. Pleasant. Gene loved Mt. Pleasant and spent his entire adult life building friendships and helping others in his hometown....
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