Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Thad D. Runions
Aug 25, 2026
Thad D. Runions, age 46, passed away on August 25, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.
A Maury County native, Thad was the son of Maybern Runions and the late Sondra Odom Runions. His life changed forever when he met the love of his life, Tiffany, on a blind date. It did not take long for them to realize they had found something...
Charles Still
Aug 25, 2026
Charles Still, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, coach, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Charles was born on May 1, 1964, in Odessa, Texas, to Marie Hall Meadows and the late William “Billy” Johnston. To those who knew and loved him, Charles was simply the greatest man alive. He...
Diane Burgess
Aug 2, 2026
Diane Burgess, age 75, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on April 26, 1951, in Columbia, Tennessee, Diane was the daughter of the late Earl Burgess and Mamie Burgess. She lived a life defined by service, music, and an unwavering love for the people around her.
Gifted with remarkable musical talent, Diane shared her...
Patricia Mai Fralix
Aug 26, 2026
Patricia Mai (Grooms) Fralix, born May 25, 1945, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by her love for her family, her strong work ethic, and her kind, caring and dependable spirit.
Patricia grew up in Columbia, Tennessee, and spent much of her life working hard and caring for those she loved. She worked for...
Don Michael Cernuto
Aug 23, 2026
Don M. Cernuto passed away on August 23, 2026, at his residence in Hampshire, Tennessee, surrounded by the life and memories he had built through his devotion to family, faith, country, and community.
A Celebration of Life for Don will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee, with Deacon Ray Seibold...
"Bubba" Burns
Aug 9, 2026
Charles Len “Bubba” Burns passed away at his home in Santa Fe, Tennessee, on August 9, 2026.
Bubba was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Claude and Ruby Marvene Burns; his grandparents, Walter Claude and Janie Elizabeth Burns and Howard Spears and Clarice Beard; and his aunt, Thelma Dial; his uncle Elmer Burns.
He is survived by his sister, June (Bubba...
Judy Medina
Aug 9, 2026
Judith “Judy” Medina, 80, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on March 5, 1946, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Nadine and Thomas Redmond.
Judy was a strong, feisty, and determined woman who faced adversity head-on and rarely allowed life’s challenges to defeat her. She grew up and raised her family on the West Side...
Patty Catherine Jupe
Aug 23, 2026
Patty Catherine Jupe passed away on August 23, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Patty lived a life filled with family, treasured collections, and a special affection for animals. She had a love for beautiful ladies' perfumes and enjoyed sharing that passion with others through the online store she operated for many years. Patty...
Linda Jean Garbarina
Aug 19, 2026
Linda Jean Garbarina, 77, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on August 19, 2026, at Sumner Regional Medical Center following several weeks of illness.
Linda was born on October 29, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to Bob P. and Myra Perry Garbarina. A few years later, the family moved to Columbia, where Linda would make her home for the rest of her...
Mary Louise Tagart
Aug 18, 2026
Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Hagan Tagart was born in Manhattan, New York, on November 27, 1945, to the late Peter James Hagan and Lucy Marie Robinson Hagan.
Mary took great pride in her Irish roots, held her Catholic faith close to her heart, and cherished the people she loved most. Mary lived her life with a strong spirit, a generous heart,...
Herbert Putman
Aug 15, 2026
Herbert “Herb” Putman passed away on August 15, 2026, at Mount Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A Celebration of Life for Herb will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, with Bro. Ricky Glass officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until...
James L Bennett III
Aug 10, 2026
James L. Bennett III was born on August 29, 1971, in Franklin, Tennessee, to James L. Bennett II and Helen Brown. From the very beginning, James brought his own unique spirit and personality to those around him. Throughout his life, he made memories with the people he loved and left an impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. On...
James Brady, Sr.
Aug 10, 2026
James Brady, Sr. passed away on August 10, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Sparta.
Born in Columbia, Tennessee, James was the son of the late Leonard Brady and Rhoda Caldwell Brady on November 23, 1941. He was a hardworking and talented man who lived a full life and found joy in many different pursuits. Above all, James was a devoted father, grandfather,...
Lizzie Barnes
Aug 7, 2026
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Powers, age 64, passed away on August 7, 2026, at her home in Santa Fe, Tennessee. She was born on November 9, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, to James Dotson and Flora Dotson.
Lizzie was a humble, kindhearted woman who carried a positive spirit through life. She had a deep appreciation for the simple things and found happiness in the...
Winnie Sparks
Aug 6, 2026
Winnie Sparks, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.
Born on November 11, 1955, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Winnie was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lena Mosley. She was a woman whose sass, humor, loyalty, and unwavering love for her family made her unforgettable. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Robert Manley Stephenson
Aug 6, 2026
Robert M. Stephenson was born in Athens, Georgia, on September 20, 1947. He died August 5, 2026, at the age of 78, with his family at his side.
His young parents moved the family to Valdosta, Georgia, where they raised their children. Bob grew up with his brothers, Mell (now retired Navy, Maple Valley, Washington) and Chip Stephenson (also retired Navy,...
George Woods
Aug 5, 2026
George Woods, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born on July 20, 1955, in New Madrid, Missouri, George was the son of Mattie Claudine and the late Aubery Woods. He was a kind and generous man whose warm personality and sense of humor made him a joy to be...
Leo Antonio Favela
Aug 5, 2026
Leonardo “Leo” Antonio Favela, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was 27 years old.
Born on January 15, 1999, in Columbia, Tennessee, Leo was the beloved son of Susan Jett Barnett and the late Leonardo Favela.
Leo lived life with an adventurous spirit and never missed an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Whether he was kayaking,...
Faye Craft
Aug 2, 2026
Faye Craft, age 90, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1936, in Lawrence County, Tennessee, and was lovingly raised in Bonnertown.
The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:00am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Rev....
Laura Ellyn Echols
Jul 31, 2026
Laura Ellyn Couch Echols, age 72, passed away on July 31, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Laura was the beloved daughter of Alex Thomas Couch and Naomi Flory Couch. Her life was defined by compassion, devotion, and a love story that began all by chance in the sixth grade.
It started when someone strategically placed a Valentine’s...
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