Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Clara Drucilla Floyd
Nov 9, 2018
Clara Drucilla Phillips Floyd, age 88, passed on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Mount Pleasant Rehabilitation. Drucilla was born on November 8, 1930 in Giles County to the late Mattie Coleman and Robert Phillips. On November 1, 1947 she married the love of her life James Edward (Jim) Floyd. They were married for 49 years before his death in 1996....
Russell Perry Daniels, Sr.
Nov 5, 2018
Russell Perry Daniels, Sr., age 73, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, November 5, at Magnolia Health Care in Columbia. Perry was born December 18, 1944 in Maury County, the son of the late William Claude Daniels and Etta “Gracie” Clifton Daniels. He was the husband of 49 years of Wilma Oliver Daniels. Perry retired from the Public Works Department...
Gary Lee Stewart
Nov 3, 2018
Gary Lee Stewart, age 62, went to Heaven Saturday, November 3, 2018 surrounded by family and close friends. He was born on December 18, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Melvindale High school in 1974 and then from Wayne State University. He worked and retired after 39 years for General Motors. Gary came to know the Lord at the...
Julia Mary Vassallo
Nov 1, 2018
Julia Mary Vassallo, age 83, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Columbia, Tennessee. Julia was born on July 11, 1935 in Malta to the late Michael Camilleri and Concetta Cini. Julia worked as a nurse’s aide. She married George Vassallo and the two shared sixty beautiful years together. Julia was an exceptionally warmhearted and strong woman. She was...
Mary Lucille Kight
Oct 31, 2018
Mary Lucille Kight, age 59, of Hohenwald, passed away Wednesday, October 31, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Mary Lucille as born November 21, 1958 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Lucille Barber Leach of Hohenwald, and the late Herbert Allen Jackson. She had worked as a Security Guard in casinos and as a cashier at Walmart. Mary Lucille was...
Tracy Lynn Staggs
Oct 31, 2018
Tracy Lynn Staggs, age 50, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, at her residence. Tracy was born April 29, 1968, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Billy Staggs and Carolyn J. Kelley Staggs. Tracy was a loving and caring person who never met a stranger. She loved life to the fullest and always had a smile and...
John Ray Robb Sr.
Oct 31, 2018
John Ray Robb, Sr. age 84 passed away October 31, 2018 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. John was born November 11, 1933 in Maury County to the late John Robb and the late Alice Adams Robb. John is survived by his son: Johnny R. Robb, Jr. of Mount Pleasant; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He is...
James Leon Swartz
Oct 25, 2018
James Leon Swartz, infant son of Chris Swartz and Erica Mandrell passed away into heaven on October 25, 2018. In addition to his parents he is loved by his siblings: Jordan Swartz and Kyliegh Mandrell; grandparents: Sylvester Mandrell, Kimberly Mandrell, Greg Swartz and Kathy Swartz. A graveside service for James will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 2:00...
Shirley Dow Brown
Oct 23, 2018
Shirley Dow Brown, age 75, of Ethridge, passed away on October 23, 2018 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born on July 17, 1943, in Laconia, New Hampshire, to the late Frank H. Dow and Thelma Atwood Dow. She was married to Roland Brown and they enjoyed their life together. She worked as a bookkeeper at a parts store....
Janie Lou Swift
Oct 22, 2018
Janie Lou Swift, age 64, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at home. Janie was born on September 17, 1954, in Columbia, Tennessee to Nathan E. Pierce and Pauline Johnson Spires. She worked for several years at Nolan’s Barbecue. She was a very giving woman, and had a big heart. She loved being on the water,...
Winnie Frances Howell
Oct 22, 2018
Mrs. Winnie Frances “B.D.” Graham Howell, of Lebanon, TN, formerly of Dry Creek Road in Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, in Lebanon, TN. A native of Mt. Pleasant, she was born May 3, 1925, the daughter of the late Charlie Denton Graham and Lillie Frances Boshers Graham. She was the widow of Clarence C. Howell. Mrs....
Jiviben G Patel
Oct 22, 2018
Jiviben G. Patel, age 89, of Columbia, and formerly of India, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Private services for Mrs. Patel were held at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia. Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be made at www.williamsfh.com
Iris Smith Nedoba
Oct 21, 2018
Iris (Canary) Smith Nedoba, 87 years of age, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana with her family by her side. Iris was born December 22, 1930 in Shoals, Indiana to the late Cecil George and Rachel Eva (Stewart) Canary and was retired after 25 plus years as a bank officer with Murray Federal...
James "Jimmy" William Godwin, Jr.
Oct 20, 2018
James “Jimmy” William Godwin, Jr., age 58, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 20 2018 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Jimmy was born on August 12, 1960 in Gadsen, Alabama, to James William Godwin and Audrey Barnes Godwin. He was the husband of Rhonda McMinemon Godwin and a dedicated family man. He worked as a machinist for General...
Emily Sue Wilson
Oct 20, 2018
Emily Sue Wilson, age 62, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at NHC Columbia. Emily was born on September 30, 1956, in Giles County, Tennessee to Joyce Thomas and the late John K. Wilson, Sr. She was a talented, artistic lady who loved painting, playing guitar and singing. She also loved gardening and beautiful flowers. She was...
William "Ray" Staggs
Oct 20, 2018
William “Ray” Staggs, age 73, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his residence. Ray was born on October 2, 1945, in Columbia, Tennessee to William Owen Staggs and Mary Ellen Chapman Staggs. He was the loving and devoted husband to Dorothy Hickman Staggs, since their marriage on June 18, 1990. Ray’s whole world was...
Charlene Clark Bordwine
Oct 19, 2018
Charlene Clark Bordwine, age 74, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018, a NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Facility. Charlene was born on June 12, 1944, in Tulsa, OK, and was a homemaker. No services ae scheduled at this time.
Laverne Amelia Woods
Oct 19, 2018
LaVerne Amelia Woods, 83, of Mount Pleasant passed away on October 19, 2018 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care. LaVerne was born on July 26, 1935 to the late William J. Oliver and Grace Dugger Oliver in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. She was married to William Seth Woods until his passing in 1994. LaVerne’s greatest joy in life was her family,...
Lia Lin Collier
Oct 15, 2018
Lia Lin Collier, age 15, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018. Lia was unrelenting joy and exuberance. A loving and tender young woman who was always concerned about others’ well-being. She loved baking, crafting, and sewing. Gift giving was something that made her truly light up. A sweet hearted social butterfly who enjoyed good jokes and...
Kaileigh Lin Collier
Oct 15, 2018
Kaileigh Lin Collier, age 17, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on October 15, 2018. Kaileigh was a wise young woman of deep thought and astounding biblical knowledge. She was brilliant academically and held the highest of standards for herself in all things. She loved classic country and was passionate about music. She was on her way to becoming an accomplished...
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