Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Dorothy Jean Attkisson Thomason
Oct 5, 2026
Dorothy Jean Attkisson Thomason, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at Maury Regional Hospital. Born on June 30, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, Dorothy was the daughter of the late James Monroe Attkisson and Nancy Jane Chatman Attkisson.
Dorothy grew up in the Watts Hill community surrounded by a large and loving family. One of thirteen children, she...
Diane Daubney
Sep 25, 2026
Helen Diane Daubney, affectionately known as Diane, passed away peacefully in her home in Columbia, Tennessee, on September 25, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1939, in Winburne, Pennsylvania.
Diane was a loving, caring, and truly selfless woman whose life centered around the people she loved. Family meant everything to her, and she would do anything for anyone in need....
Sammy Boshers, Sr.
Oct 3, 2026
Sammy Ray Boshers, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away on October 3, 2026, at Charter Senior Living in Franklin, Tennessee.
Born on December 5 in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, Sammy was the son of the late Ernest and Mary Myrtle Finerty Boshers. He was the youngest of ten children and was raised in a large family...
Kathleen Kay Geater
Sep 29, 2026
Kathleen, age 63, passed away on September 29, 2026, at her home in Columbia, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Rayfield Wellman and Jean Alcorn Wellman, she filled her years with hard work, laughter, and a generous love for the people around her.
To know Kathleen was to know a personality that could hardly be contained...
Johnny Pettus
Sep 29, 2026
Johnny Lee Pettus, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Countryside Healthcare in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Born on November 13, 1950, in Loretto, Tennessee, Johnny was the son of the late George Lee Pettus and Elvie Lucille Newton Pettus.
Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during the Vietnam era from 1969 to 1971....
Linda Eileen Smith
Sep 29, 2026
Linda Eileen Reeb Smith, age 79, passed away on September 29, 2026 at her residence in Columbia, TN. She chose to be cremated. Williams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Inurnment will be announced at a later date.
Linda was born on May 11, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky to John Andrew Reeb, Jr. and Violet Eileen Tyler Reeb. She...
BettyAnn Stewart
Sep 28, 2026
BettyAnn Stewart, age 90, passed away on September 28, 2026, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.
BettyAnn was born on March 21, 1936, in New Holland, Pennsylvania, to the late Harold and Dot Gehman.
A woman of strong and steadfast faith, BettyAnn carried her beliefs with her throughout her life. She attended Mt. Zion Church in Denver, Pennsylvania. She remained incredibly...
Greg Hensley
Sep 25, 2026
Greg Hensley, 57, of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on September 25, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Greg was born on March 24, 1969, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, to Charles and Elizabeth Hensley. He was a hardworking and strong man who loved his family immensely. Greg was incredibly proud of his children and treasured every opportunity he had to spend time with...
Gene Gibbs
Sep 23, 2026
Gene Wayne Gibbs, 78, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, TN. He was born on April 2, 1948, in Montezuma, GA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Trena Gibbs; his children, Holly Aldridge (Trent), and Greg Gibbs (Carla); his grandchildren, Grace, Ty, Neely, Zoriah, Parker and Joaquin;...
Era Pruitt
Sep 19, 2026
Era Pruitt, 84, passed away on September 19, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1942, in San Diego, California, to the late Guy Miller Jones and Hope “Brown” Jones. She grew up surrounded by her family and was one of six siblings.
Era was a hardworking woman who took pride in doing things well. She was the kind of person...
Billy Cato Woodard
Sep 18, 2026
Billy Cato Woodard, age 90, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Billy was born on June 11, 1936, in Hartsville, Tennessee, to the late Duffy Read “D.R.” Woodard and Louise Woodard. The second of four children, Billy grew up alongside his three sisters, Jo Ann, Bobby Sue, and Linda.
Billy was a proud graduate of...
Carolyn Taylor
Sep 15, 2026
Carolyn Taylor, age 74, of Tennessee, passed away on September 15, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 26, 1951, in Opelousas, Louisiana, to the late Benjamin and Marie Chenier.
Growing up in a large family, Carolyn treasured a lifetime full of memories, stories, laughter, and the special bonds that only family can share....
Betty Sue Sullivan
Sep 12, 2026
Betty Sue Sullivan, age 92, passed away on September 12, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 5, 1934, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, to the late Otis and Elizabeth Dickson.
Sue was a fun, spirited woman with a strong will and an assertive personality. She knew what she wanted, wasn’t afraid to say what she thought, and...
Shelly Lambert
Sep 10, 2026
Shelly Lambert, age 56, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. She was born on December 29, 1969, to the late Gloria Jean Prichard.
Shelly had a warm heart and a deep appreciation for the things that brought her happiness. She especially loved the beach and enjoyed any opportunity to spend time near the water. In her younger years,...
Carl Gossett
Sep 9, 2026
Carlton Gossett, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 12, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carlton was a good man with a strong personality and, as those who knew him well can attest, plenty of strong opinions. He was never afraid to speak his mind, and...
Susan O'Malley
Sep 2, 2026
Susan O'Malley, age 53, passed away on September 2, 2026, at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, following a courageous three-year battle with breast cancer.
Susan was born on April 22, 1973, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Edward and Lois O'Malley.
Susan was an honest and sweet soul who found happiness in the simple things in life. She especially enjoyed relaxing at...
Dodd Garrett
Aug 31, 2026
Dodd Emmanuel “Harvell” Garrett, age 62, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, son and daughter-in-law.
Dodd was born November 26, 1963, in Clarkrange, Tennessee, where he was raised. He later moved to Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, where he made his home for approximately 40 years. He was the son of Donnie Garrett and the late Loma...
Sandra Diane Finerty Matthews
Aug 28, 2026
Sandra Diane Finerty Matthews, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at NHC Columbia. A native of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ollie Finerty and Lena Mae Dugger Finerty.
Sandra found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed drawing and painting, playing games on her phone, watching The Andy Griffith Show, and joining...
Robert Brian Garner
Aug 27, 2026
Robert Brian Garner, 70, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Columbia, TN.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee. A service for Robert will follow at 2:00 PM. Robert will be laid to rest in The Arbors at Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbia,...
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...
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