Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Sandra Brooks Hilton
May 5, 2019
Sandra Marion Brooks Hilton, age 76, passed away at her home surrounded by family in Columbia, Tennessee, Sunday, May 5, 2019. Sandra was born March 24, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Marion Calvin Brooks and June Brooks. Sandra worked as a buyer for Harvey’s department store for many years of her life. She loved to travel to New...
Jasper Stanley Foster Iii
May 4, 2019
Jasper Stanley Foster, III, fondly known as “Stan”, passed away at his home in Franklin, Tennessee on May 4 2019, at the age of 64. He fought a valiant battle with end-stage heart failure. Stan was born on August 17, 1954, to the late Jasper Foster, Jr., and Jean McAnally Foster at Maury Regional. He married Jeanean Suter on September...
James Edwin Watson
May 1, 2019
James Edwin Watson, age 78, passed away on May 1, 2019 at NHC of Columbia. James was born November 15, 1940 to the late Henry Herbert & Mary Evie Mantlo Watson. He and his wife, Ann Barnickle Watson were married for more than 50 years when she passed away. He worked as a truck driver for many years before retirement....
Vivian Joyce Shomo
Apr 30, 2019
Vivian Joyce Shomo, age 73, of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away at Magnolia Health and Rehab on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Vivian was born on October 4, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to Lester Leroy and Annie B. Odom Chapman. She worked for Ford Motor Company for several years. Also, she lived for a time in Canada, but returned to her...
James "Jim" "Bing" Dale Brockman
Apr 29, 2019
James “Jim” “Bing” Brockman, age 68, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Williamson Medical Center, in Franklin, Tennessee. Jim was born on July 17, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Wilford and Katherine Cox Brockman. He was raised on a family farm in Franklin, Indiana helping his dad raise cattle and grow crops....
Ernest "Ray" Raymond Jackson, Sr.
Apr 28, 2019
Ernest “Ray” Raymond Jackson, Sr., age 95, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his residence. Ray was born on December 20, 1923, in Herrin, Illinois to Benjamin Franklin and Laura Daugherty Jackson. He served his country honorably in WWII in the Army Air Force. He was married to Evelyn Cassier Jackson, who preceded him in death....
Daniel Morency
Apr 27, 2019
Daniel Morency, age 73, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his residence. Daniel was born on July 10, 1945, in Washington State, to Richard and Virginia Morency. He married Donna Jolley Morency on March 2, 1984. He worked as a pit boss at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Daniel was of the...
William "Bill" Shepperd
Apr 27, 2019
William “Bill” Shepperd, age 77, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his residence. Bill was born on November 28, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to William Murray and Dorothy Paro Shepperd. He married the former Nancy Milburn on October 29, 1959. Bill is survived by his loving wife: Nancy Shepperd of Spring Hill; children: Kelly...
Verba J. Cothran
Apr 26, 2019
Verba J. Cothran, age 82, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehab. Verba was born on January 11, 1937, in Lewis County, Tennessee to Elbert and Nelsie Carroll Cothran. She was a member of Main Street Church of Christ, and enjoyed putting her faith into action by going on mission...
Jason Shane Hendrix
Apr 26, 2019
Jason Shane Hendrix, age 43, passed away on April 26, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Jason was born June 27, 1975 to James Terry Hendrix and the late Nona Sue Potts Hendrix. He worked many jobs over the last few years including the line at Nissan, landscaping and other things. He was a good old Tennessee country...
John David West
Apr 26, 2019
John David West, 62, passed away on April 26, 2019 in Kingman, Arizona. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee on September 10, 1956 to the late John and Beatrice Hudson West. He graduated from Central High School and then joined the United States Navy. After the Navy he worked on oil rigs offshore in Louisiana and on barges before early...
Karen Williams Phillips
Apr 25, 2019
Karen Williams Phillips of Cornersville, Tennessee passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on April 25, 2019, at the age of 61. Karen was born August 5, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Ray and Pauline Eakin Carter. She was a loving wife and mother, always putting her family first, and the best “Nanna” to her grandchildren. She was...
Alice Faye Campbell
Apr 25, 2019
Alice Faye Campbell, age 72, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. Alice was born on September 1, 1946, in Lewisburg, Tennessee, to the late Odis Felix and Annie Sue King Woodard. She was married to John Edward Campbell for fifty-two years. Alice was a hard working...
Mary Violet Gardner
Apr 25, 2019
Mary Violet Gardner, 78, of Mount Pleasant TN passed away on April 25th, 2019. Mary was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on February 28th, 1941. She was the youngest of 13 children. Mary loved her family dearly and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed taking photos, growing plants and enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables during harvest time. She always had...
Joe "J. D." Brooks, Jr.
Apr 24, 2019
Joe “J. D.” Brooks, Jr. of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1938, to Joe D. Brooks, Sr. and Mary Katherine Crowder Brooks. J. D. was a preacher for forty years. Joe’s life reflected his faith in the Lord, as he...
Shannon Kay Killian
Apr 23, 2019
Shannon Kay Killian, age 50, passed away on April 23, 2019 at her home in Columbia surrounded by loved ones. Shannon was born August 9, 1968 to David Knight and Kay Sullivan Brant. She was married to Tim Killian for 27 years. She was the bookkeeper for Ron Shuff Music. She was a member of Westpoint Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors...
Barbara "Barbee" Heilman
Apr 21, 2019
Barbara “Barbee” Balloff Heilman died peacefully in her sleep embraced by family after a long battle with a rare form of cancer on April 21, 2019 on her beloved farm in Primm Springs, TN. Barbee, the most beautiful of souls, was dearly loved by hundreds and hundreds of friends from all over the world. Born in La Follette, TN on...
Lila Mae Matheny
Apr 21, 2019
Lila Mae Matheny, infant daughter of Ashton and Marlana Victory Matheny, and the sister of Ellis Jaymes Matheny, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Private graveside services will be conducted at Polk Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.williamsfh.com .
Melissa Bartel
Apr 12, 2019
Melissa Bartel, age 48, of Summertown, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Maury Regional Hospital. Melissa was born July, 17, 1970 to Colin and Virginia Harris Mulldune. Melissa loved and was loved by so many. She was family to many who didn’t have family of their own. She was a beautiful soul who left us too early. She...
Marilyn C. Thomason
Apr 11, 2019
Marilyn C. Thomason, age 62, passed away on April 11, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 27, 1956 to Bobby and Mary Katherine Meredith. She worked at Maury Regional Medical Center and Ponderosa Steakhouse. She was a hard worker and actually enjoyed her work. She had a passion for shopping, traveling and making everyone laugh....
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