Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Harry Douglas Rail
Sep 25, 2020
Harry Douglas Rail, age 86, passed away on September 25, 2020, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. Harry was born on January 04, 1934, in Mt. Pleasant, TN to his late parents Henry Urbin and Anna Theresa Kelly Rail. Harry was retired from General Electric after 30 years. His life outside of General Electric included various activities such as working...
Houston Thomason, Jr.
Sep 25, 2020
Houston Thomason, Jr., age 82, passed away on September 25, 2020, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Houston was born on September 14, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, TN to his late parents Houston Thomason Sr. and Nellie Mai Lemay He was a graduate of Haylong High School. After high school he served his country in the United States Army....
Oc Rushing
Sep 25, 2020
OC Rushing, age 82 passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, in Lynnville, Tennessee. OC was born on July 22, 1938 in Decatur County, Tennessee to his late parents Charlie and Myrtle Broadway Rushing. OC was a senior supervisor and retired from Rich Products in Nashville with over 30 years of service. He was a rather private person. OC loved...
David Vance Youmans
Sep 23, 2020
Dr. David Vance Youmans, 85, a thirteen-year resident of Pulaski, TN, passed away on September 23, 2020. He was much loved and is now missed by all who knew him. Born late to aging pioneer parents, Thomas W. and Floy Caldwell Youmans, David was born on the North Dakota prairie on April 1, 1935. Seven years of bad harvests, a...
Pamela Villines Severn
Sep 22, 2020
Pamela “Pam” Esther Villines Severn passed away at the age of 69 in Columbia, TN. Born on August 2, 1951 in Babson Park, Florida, Pamela was the daughter of the late Colin Ottawa Villines and Esther Ashley. She was the middle child of three and lived in many states while growing up as an Army brat, but always spoke highly...
Myrtle Geneva Swaner
Sep 22, 2020
Myrtle Geneva Swaner, age 94, Mt. Pleasant, TN, wife of John Swaner, passed away Tuesday, September 22 in her home with a loving family by her side. Death was from a massive stroke. Survivors include: Her Spouse of 60 years, John L. Swaner, Children—Donna Susan Swaner, Kathy Barker, Grandchildren—Jeff (Amy) Burress, Jared (Kendra) Smith, Josh (Brenda) Fowler, Brent (Merida) Barker,...
Robert Owen Burns
Sep 22, 2020
Robert Burns, age 90 passed away at his home in Culleoka on September 22, 2020. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. A Service in honor of Robert will be held at 3:00 pm the same day. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral Home &...
William "Will" Gibson
Sep 21, 2020
William H. Gibson, age 56, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. "Will" as he was better known, was born July 11, 1964, in Columbia, TN to the late Howard Lee "H.L." Gibson and Mary Cothran Gibson. Will was the kind of person that tried to make the most...
James William Vaughn
Sep 20, 2020
James William Vaughn, age 79, passed away on September 20, 2020, at NHC Maury Regional in Columbia, TN. James was born on June 01, 1941, in Hohenwald, TN, to his late parents James Robert and Ethel Lee Himes Vaughn. James is better known as "Wig," or "Wiggy" worked in construction and on the farm all his life. A memorial service...
Marguerite Porter
Sep 19, 2020
Marguerite Hooten Porter, resident of The Bridge in Columbia and former longtime resident of the Carter's Creek community, returned to her Heavenly Father on September 19, 2020. Born on July 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Spivey Hooten and Anna Winchester Hooten. Marguerite was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was married for...
Timothy Webb
Sep 17, 2020
Timothy Lee Webb, age 53, passed away at his home, surrounded by those he loved most, on Friday, September 17, 2020. Tim was born February 5, 1967 in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late Wallace Webb and Lura Jenkins Keeton. Tim has always been a caring person. He is the kind of person who has never met a stranger. If you...
Vera M Adams
Sep 17, 2020
Vera M Adams, 79, passed away on September 17, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. A service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 2 pm at Williams Funeral home in Columbia. The family will receive friends prior to service from 12-2 p.m. Burial will follow at Arlington cemetery. Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting...
Eddie Glasco
Sep 16, 2020
Eddie Eugene Glasco, 73, resident of Columbia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 16, 2020. Born July 21, 1947. He was the son of the late James R. Glasco and Dimple M. Putnam Glasco. Eddie was an avid sportsman. He loved fishing, hunting, and metal detecting. He enjoyed playing Blue Grass and Country music. He loved...
Laverne Margaret Holste
Sep 16, 2020
LaVerne Margaret Holste, age 94, passed away on September 16, 2020, at Hickory Hills Alzheimers Specialty Care in Hendersonville, TN. LaVerne was born on April 09, 1926, in IL to her late parents Arthur and Ella Ladendorf. LaVerne worked for United Airlines for 25 years. She would retire after leaving them. A service will be held at a later date...
Leah Kristin Hayward
Sep 15, 2020
Leah Kristin Hayward, age 32, passed away on September 15, 2020, in her home in Columbia, TN, after a long, hard-fought battle with Leukemia. Leah was born on October 07, 1987, in Newport News, VA, to her parents Janet Mountcastle and the late Harold L. Hayward. Leah graduated from Tennessee Technology Center and worked to become an LPN. She spent...
Ellen Reeves
Sep 15, 2020
Ellen Reeves, beloved wife of Del Reeves, Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music entertainer, died peacefully at her home on September 15, 2020. The couple met in Modesto, California and married onstage at the county fair in 1956 after a whirlwind romance that continued until his death in 2007. She was an integral part of his musical success, supporting...
Raymond Paul Burns, Sr.
Sep 14, 2020
Raymond Paul Burns, age 82, of Lewisburg, TN went to be with the Lord Monday, September 14, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center due to a stroke of the brain. He was born Aug. 24, 1938 to the late Odie and Louise Burns of Santa Fe, TN. Raymond was married to Rethia Faye Ward in the early 80’s and they...
Audrey Virginia Nichols
Sep 14, 2020
Audrey Virginia Wood Nichols, age 101, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at NHC Maury in Columbia, TN. Audrey was born in Mt. Pleasant, TN June 8, 1919 to the late Charlie and Kate Wood. Throughout Audrey's life the world has changed and changed again. Though the climate of the world shifted and history was made she chose to spend...
Lynn Carol Jordan
Sep 13, 2020
Lynn Carol Jordan, age 66, passed away on September 13, 2020, in her family's home with them by her side. Lynn was born on February 13, 1954, in Memphis, TN, to her late parents Elmer Frank Jordan and Thelma Marie Fink Bennett. Lynn worked as a Wound Care Nurse in the Southaven, Mississippi. Lynn was passionate about being a caregiver...
Oscar A. Hernandez
Sep 12, 2020
Oscar Augusto Hernandez, age 63, went to be with his creator on September 12, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Oscar was born on December 11, 1956, in Guatemala City, to his late parents Miguel Angel and Camilla Mendez Hernandez Catuc. Oscar worked for the Maury County School system in Maintenance for many years. He spent time...
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