Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
David Wayne Greenfield
Aug 23, 2020
His final game is over, the lights have been turned off, and the fish have been caught. David Wayne Greenfield,79,retired local owner of McClain's Appliance Store, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his home in Columbia, TN. The family will visit with friends from 4 to 7 pm at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, on Wednesday, August 26. The family...
Vincent Grinnell
Aug 23, 2020
Vincent Grinnell, age 77, passed away on August 23, 2020, in Columbia, TN. Vincent was born on September 12, 1942, in Pontiac, MI. His friends will celebrate his life at a later time. Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the friends with arrangements. You may share your memories and condolences at www.williamsfh.com
Jerry Crumley
Aug 22, 2020
Jerry Lance Crumley, age 60, passed away peacefully at home, on August 22. He was the son of Bill and Marie Crumley. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Crumley; his sister Mary Williams; three brothers: Tommy Crumley, Tim Crumley (Wendy), and Boyd Crumley; two daughters: Kimberly Hooten and Angela Bolton (Jonathon); four grandchildren: Tabitha Duke (Justin), Courtney Wright (Kyle),...
Peggy Tidwell
Aug 22, 2020
Peggy Lou Tidwell passed away on August 22, 2020. The daughter of Robert and Norma Burnham, was born on December 12, 1953. Peggy loved watching her grandchildren play soccer and spend time with her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sheila Gall. She is survived by; her sons: Matt Montgomery (Anne), Robert Montgomery (Ashley);...
Aysen Denny
Aug 21, 2020
Aysen Denny, age 61, passed away in her Spring Hill home on the 21st of August, surrounded by her family. Aysen was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 14, 1959, to her late parents, Bahattin and Murvet Yilmazkaya. A graveside service in celebration of Aysen’s life was held Monday, August 24, 2020, at Polk Memorial Gardens at 11:00 am. Aysen...
Melvin Gilbert Attkisson, Jr.
Aug 18, 2020
Melvin G. Attkisson Jr., of the Mt. Pleasant community, passed away on August 18, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1938, to the late Melvin G. Attkisson Sr. and Eura Davis Attkisson. Melvin was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant. He was a graduate of the class of 1957, Haylong High School, where he was a member of FFA...
David Lawrence Tuleen
Aug 16, 2020
David Lawrence Tuleen, beloved son of Lawrence and Alma Tuleen, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on August 16. David obtained his doctorate degree from the University of Illinois, where he met and married the love of his life, Jean Brummer. In 1963, he was recruited by Vanderbilt University to teach organic chemistry. At Vanderbilt he developed...
Mary Alice Parsons
Aug 14, 2020
Mary Alice Parsons, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Alice was born on December 15, 1933 in Maury County, Tennessee to the late James H. Jones and Gertrude Adams Jones. She was married to the late William “Peck” Wayne Parsons. The family will visit with friends and family on Monday, August 17,...
James Howard Chapman
Aug 14, 2020
James Howard Chapman, age 77, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at his residence in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. James was born on July 10, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to Lester and Beatrice Odom Chapman. James married Rosemary Boshears on September 3, 1963. He was a joy to be around. James never stopped until you had a smile on...
Leanna I Peters
Aug 13, 2020
Leanna I. Peters, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Thursday, August 13, at her residence. Leanna was born May 23, 1958, in Lawrenceburg, the daughter of the later Coy McDonald and Veda Bonner McDonald. She was a registered nurse and was a member of the Choats Creek Methodist Church. Leanna is survived by her son; Joshua and his wife...
Randall Clark Scott
Aug 12, 2020
Randall "Guitar" Clark Scott, age 66, life-long resident of Columbia sadly passed on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Randall was born on September 12, 1953, to the late Boyd and Gladys Scott. From a young age, Randall was very musically inclined. By the age of 8, he became a multi-talented musician. Throughout his life his passion for music only increased, sharing...
Helen Lucille Smith
Aug 11, 2020
Helen Lucille Bailey Smith, age 80, passed away on August 11, 2020, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN. Helen was born on October 07, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, TN to her late parents Clarence Lee and Emily Rosalee Melton Bailey. At a young age Helen's family moved to California where she was a picker in orange groves. Helen moved back to...
Phillip Barry Burns
Aug 7, 2020
Phillip Barry Burns, 56, passed away on August 7, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Phillip was born on January 13, 1964, to the late Paul Burns and Norma Tucker Burns in Columbia, Tennessee. He worked at Kroger for 12 years along with working at Barton Tires in Henryville for more than 30 years. Phillip was a kind, generous, hardworking,...
Edward Wayne Tanksley
Aug 6, 2020
Edward Wayne Tanksley, of Santa Fe, passed away on August 6, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1966, to parents Charles Tanksley and Betty Vaughn in Nashville, Tennessee. Wayne is survived by his sons, Edward Tanksley (Kimberly), Jeffery Bryant, and Paul Perger Daughters, Christina Tanksley and Abby Briscoe Grandsons: Bryce Nicholson,Terry Tanksley, and Marley Pennington Granddaughter, Dixie Baggett Sisters,...
Janet Marie Harrison
Aug 4, 2020
Janet Marie Harrison, 76, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on August 4, 2020. She was born to parents Omer Collins and Marie Pierson in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by her loving husband; Larry Harrison of Mount Pleasant; daughter: Sherri (William) Huitt; sons: Larry E. (Andrea) Harrison, and William Harrison; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Michael, Robert, Victoria, Cain, William, Kimberly, Isaac, Brenlee,...
Lois Mae Nassar
Aug 4, 2020
Lois Mae Nassar, age 63, resident of Hohenwald, TN, passed away on August 4, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Lois was born December 2, 1956, in San Fernando, CA, the daughter of the late John Bedell and Agnes Otto Bedell. She loved listening to and singing all types of music, enjoyed crocheting and in her spare time she liked...
Olivia Diane Mabry
Aug 3, 2020
Diane Mabry, age 57, went home to be with her Lord suddenly Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born in Columbia, TN November 26, 1962 to the late Jim Burns Smith and Peggy Ann Willis Smith. Diane grew up in Maury County, graduating from Columbia Central High School with the class of 1981. Even from a young age, she was...
John Allen Mcdonald
Aug 2, 2020
John Allen McDonald, age 84, passed away on August 02, 2020, in Smyrna, TN. John was born on May 25, 1936, in Nashville, TN to his late parents Aries Frank and Mary Louise Eastham McDonald. The family will celebrate John's life in private. Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. You may send the family your...
Jessica Marie Lint-Sonnier
Aug 1, 2020
Jessica Marie Lint-Sonnier, 45, passed away suddenly August 01, 2020. Jessica was born on August 09, 1974 in Howell, MI to parents Robert Joseph Lint and Peggie Lint-Lauzon. Jessica was a person with a huge heart. She would give anyone the shirt off her back, last cent in her pocket, and a place to crash. Her family lovingly described even...
Terry Orton
Jul 30, 2020
Terry Elvis Orton, 56, passed away on July 30, 2020. He was born in Columbia, to parents William E. Orton and Betty A. Gibson. He worked as a master barber, automotive business owner and salesman. Terry loved to ride his Harley, listen to music, and pray for those he loved. He is survived by his six children, fourteen grandchildren, brother...
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