Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Patricia Marie Snyder
Oct 25, 2019
Patricia Marie Snyder passed away on October 25, 2019. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Williams Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.williamsfh.com .
Kathleen Frances Bender
Oct 24, 2019
Kathleen Frances Bender, age 49, of Maury County, passed away on Thursday, October 24, after almost 2 years of recovery from a stroke. Kathy (Kat) was born January 28, 1970 on Eglin, AFB, FL, the daughter of the late Burriss (Skip) and the late Dona Bender. She was a 1988 graduate of Spring Hill High School. Prior to being under...
William W. Perdue
Oct 23, 2019
William Wallace Perdue, age 82, long time Columbia resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, at NHC Columbia. Bill was born on September 9, 1937, in Little Rock, AR, the son of the late William McElroy Perdue and Blanche Harris Perdue. He was the husband of 54 years to Gaynor Campbell Perdue. Upon graduation from the University of Arkansas, with...
William Wade Russell
Oct 22, 2019
William Wade Russell, age 47, passed away on October 22, 2019 at his home in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. William was born on April 20, 1972 to William A. Russell and the late Katherine Rackley Russell. He graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1990 and is a member of First Baptists Church. William enjoyed long rides through the country on back...
Sharon Paradise
Oct 22, 2019
Sharon Paradise, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Sharon's family will announce services at a later date.
Paul Dow
Oct 22, 2019
On October 22, 2019, Paul R. Dow, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend entered his heavenly home. Paul Dow was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 29, 1957, to the late Paul and Betty Dow. Paul met the love of his life, Judi, and they got married on 5/6/78. He graduated with an Associates in Criminal Justice from Delta...
Paul James Jelonek
Oct 21, 2019
Paul James Jelonek, age 52, resident of Big Sandy, TN, passed away on Monday, October 21, in Nashville, TN. Paul was born November 10, 1966 in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Chester Jelonek and Jane Kuklewicz Jelonek. He had worked in the construction business. Paul enjoyed fishing, mechanics and building, was a master craftsman and woodworker. He loved...
Jimmy English Mckennon
Oct 18, 2019
Jimmy “Pop” English McKennon, age 80, faced the end on his feet with the bit in his teeth, October 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Jimmy, was born December 29, 1938 in Maury county to the late Mack McKennon and the Late Azzie Myrtle Kennedy, and the world was never the same. Jimmy grew up in the...
Jean Hamilton Negus
Oct 18, 2019
Jean Hamilton Colley Negus of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on October 18, 2019. The family will have a private service at a later date. Williams Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.williamsfh.com .
William Brown
Oct 18, 2019
William Dee Brown, age 56, passed away on Friday, October 18, at Maury Regional Medical Center. William was born May 5, 1963 in Maury County, the son of the late Willie Dee Brown and Ruth Jewel Conner Brown. In the past couple of years, William was self employed Survivors include his wife, Lucinda Wiley Brown; daughter, Liz Ashley Brown; son,...
Stanley E. Kelley
Oct 18, 2019
Stanley E. Kelley, age 83, a resident of Columbia, passed away at his residence October 18, 2019, after a long illness. He was a member of South Point Church of Christ. Stanley was born May 28, 1936 to William Stanley Kelley and Beatrice Grimes Boshers in Maury County. His work as a drywall contractor had taken him and his family...
Paul Ray Knowles Sr.
Oct 15, 2019
Paul Ray Knowles, Sr., age 68, of Mt Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at NHC, Columbia. Paul was born on July 20, 1951 in Utica, New York to the late Alfred Knowles, Sr. and Marion Denslow. He worked as a truck driver the majority of his life, most currently with South East Carriers out of Lawrenceburg,...
Linda Lee Howell
Oct 15, 2019
Linda Lee Howell, 69, a resident of Mt Pleasant, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Linda was born on January 26, 1950 to the late Hershel Lee and Icy Bell Nance Bolton. She was an outdoor person who enjoyed walking through the woods, fishing, going to the river and simply appreciating nature. She had...
Persephone Carmelita Althea Davidson
Oct 12, 2019
Our precious and beloved little angel, Persephone Carmelita Althea Davidson, cherished daughter of Samantha Davidson and Austin Johnson, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on January 9, 2019. During the nine months and three days shared on earth with us, Persephone displayed courage, hope, and...
Lori Cook Kelly
Oct 12, 2019
Lori Cook Kelly, age 42, of Mt Pleasant, Tennessee passed away on October 12, 2019 at her home. Lori was born on September 21, 1977 in Florence, Alabama to Johnny Ross and Juanita Morton Cook. She was a LPN at Magnolia Health Care and worked as an LPN for over 20 years. She was known to be devoted to taking...
Inge Kresta
Oct 12, 2019
Inge Kresta, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on October 12, 2019. Inge was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on February 24, 1933 to Theodore and Franziska Pischel Gerding. The family will have a private service at a later date. Williams Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.williamsfh.com .
Robert W. Hull
Oct 11, 2019
Robert W. “Bob” Hull, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, received his heavenly promotion on October 11, 2019. Bob was born on January 15, 1923 in Princeton, Kansas to the late Elmer V. Hull and Pearl L. Smith Hull. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he graduated from Ottawa University in 1947 with his Bachelor’s degree...
Harry Tom Wilson
Oct 11, 2019
Harry Tom Wilson. 79, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on October 11, 2019 at NHC Maury. Harry was born in Maury County on July 16, 1940 to the late Howard and Elizabeth Wilson He is survived by his wife: Dinah Cummins; son: Troy (Jeanann) Wilson of Columbia, Tennessee; son: Marty (Lisa) Cummins of Mt Pleasant, Tennessee; daughter: Julie Wilson of...
Myron George Dorow
Oct 9, 2019
Myron George Dorow, 89, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on October 9, 2019 at Creekside in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Myron was born on August 30, 1930 to the late George E. and Martha Kessler Dorow. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was known to be very patient, kind and detail oriented. He loved animals and would keep feeders...
Keith "Red" Aaron Haywood
Oct 7, 2019
Keith “Red” Aaron Haywood passed away on October 7, 2019 at St Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Keith was born in Columbia, Tennessee on January 26, 1956 to the late William A Haywood and Naomi J. Hammon Bailey. He served his country in the United States Army and worked as a machinist and automobile mechanic. Keith is survived by his...
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