Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Betty "Granny" Ann Thomason
Nov 29, 2015
Mrs. Betty Ann “Granny” Thomason, age 71, of Lynnville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems, in Pulaski, Tennessee. Betty, was born on November 24, 1944 in Maury County, Tennessee to William Ethridge Nolen, Sr. and Zula Mae Nance Nolen. She married Wayne Thomason in 1972 and they shared forty-three years together. Granny...
Randall Scott Bergin
Nov 28, 2015
Randall Scott Bergin, age 52 of Lawrenceburg, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Scott was born June 19, 1963 in Columbia, Tennessee to the late Billy and Jeanette Bergin. He was retired from the construction industry. He was a “jack of all trades”, the kind of guy folks went to when something was broken. Scott...
Pearl A. Wahl
Nov 27, 2015
Pearl A. Wahl, age 94 of Columbia, passed away at Life Care Center of Columbia Friday, November 27, 2015. Williams Funeral Home in Columbia is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ruth Dondanville
Nov 25, 2015
Ruth Dondanville, age 77 of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Ruth was born March 24, 1938 in Rock Island, Illinois to the late Don W. and Elizabeth Kiddoo. She is survived by her children: Karen (David) Weatherbee of New York and Chris (Tiffany) Dondanville of Thompson Station; grandchildren: Ryan Weatherbee, Colin Weatherbee, Benjamin...
Connor James Simons
Nov 24, 2015
Connor James Simons, infant son of Rebecca and James Simons Jr, passed away November 24, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden of Angels at Polk Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral Home in Columbia is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be shared with...
Douglas Arnold Embler
Nov 21, 2015
Douglas Arnold Embler, age 70, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at his residence. Doug was born on March 12, 1945, the son of Cynthia Runions Embler and Griff Embler. He worked for over forty years for Mac and Linda Whiteside. Douglas was a very hard worker and would give anyone in need the shirt off his back. Douglas...
Isabella Dianne Crane
Nov 21, 2015
Isabella Dianne Crane, beloved infant daughter of Albert Ray Crane, Jr. and Jenny Dianne Frost passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. A funeral service for Isabella will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. where family will gather to comfort one another on the loss of this beautiful baby. Bro. Ronnie Grooms and Dean Delk will...
Joyce Kaylor
Nov 20, 2015
Joyce Kaylor, a homemaker, cosmetologist, and gifted singer, piano/organ player who often played later in life for fellow residents at NHC-Columbia, was born into the Great Depression in 1930 in Nashville, TN as Joyce Taylor (Taylor was her maiden name and her rhyming name was a longstanding family joke). Her father took his life when Joyce was only 5 years...
Mary Jenkins Hardin
Nov 19, 2015
Mary Jenkins Hardin, 46, with love and light made the beautiful journey to her next adventure on November 19, 2015. To everyone she touched, she is aptly described… “She was that rare and beautiful human being filled with the qualities that transcend time, place, and culture… a smart, warm, welcoming, authentic, unapologetic, curious, direct, open, and loving woman.” She taught...
Thomas "Tommy" "Turk" Edward Workman
Nov 18, 2015
Thomas “Tommy” “Turk” Edward Workman, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at NHC Hillview. Tommy was born on October 31, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to the late Ed T. Workman and the late Helen Davis Workman. Tommy retired from the District Attorney General’s office where he worked as a Criminal Investigator for the 22nd Judicial District. One...
Anna Elise Claire Bowlds
Nov 16, 2015
Anna Elise Claire Bowlds, daughter of Dr. Rodney Kevin Bowlds and Twyla Bowlds, age 8, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Anna Elise was a very sweet little girl. She was pretty shy but also very active. She loved to make things -- do...
Ila Sanders Goodman
Nov 16, 2015
Ila Sanders Goodman, age 93, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at NHC in Columbia, Tennessee. Ila was born in Marion County, Tennessee on October 12, 1922 to the late Clarence W. Sanders and the late Annie Pearl Pursely. Ila worked for Farm Bureau for thirty-five years before retiring. She truly cherished her time working there. After she retired, Ila...
Gladys Lavrine Grice
Nov 15, 2015
Gladys Lavrine Grice, age 77, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Waynesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center. Gladys was born on September 26, 1938 to Truly Lee Creasey and Gladys Phenix Creasey. Gladys always found a way to nurture those around her. She worked as a registered CNA. Gladys was of the Baptist faith. Gladys is survived by her...
Ellen Ann Anderson
Nov 12, 2015
Ellen Ann Anderson, age 70, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Ellen was born on October 22, 1945 to Joe D. Brooks Sr. and Mary Catherine Crowder Brooks in Hampshire, Tennessee. Ellen was an educational assistant at Mt. Pleasant High School. She had a great love for special education children; they were a...
Marjorie Lou Bailey
Nov 12, 2015
Marjorie Lou Holloway Bailey, age 75, from Williamsport, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Marjorie is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Jimmy H. Bailey; three children: Janiece (Randy) Ragsdale, Tony (Tracy) Bailey, and Patty (Dwight) Norman all of Williamsport, Tennessee; sister Linda West of Muncie, Indiana; nine grandchildren: Robin (JP) Patterson of...
Jerry Wayne Pike
Nov 12, 2015
Jerry Wayne Pike, age 51, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his home in Mt. Pleasant. Jerry was born on August 12, 1964 in Columbia, Tennessee to Russell Thomason and Patricia Pike Thomason. He worked for thirteen years at PSC in Columbia working with fiberglass. Jerry was a huge prankster and loved joking around. He loved ghost hunting....
David Abray Sr.
Nov 12, 2015
David Abray Sr., age 60, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his home. David was born on April 16, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Lorne Abray Sr. and Shirley “Foster” Abray. David served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a union millwright with Local 1544. David loved to play drums and ride...
Zaden Dobbins
Nov 11, 2015
Zaden Dobbins, infant son of Jeffrey Tyrone Dobbins and Victoria Lasha Grandberry, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. In addition to his parents, Zaden is survived by his sister Zakiyah Dobbins; grandparents Roy Dobbins and Cherry and George Grandberry; and great-grandparents Sarah Moss, Charlene Grandberry, and John Moss. Zaden was preceded in death by...
Kathy June Sanders
Nov 10, 2015
Kathy June Sanders, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Kathy was born on December 14, 1951 to Robert Pate and Bethel Chennault in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Kathy worked at Maury Regional Medical center as a nurse. She was a wonderful mother, best friend, and a continued inspiration. Kathy was a member of Main...
John Ray Earls Sr.
Nov 10, 2015
John Ray Earls Sr., age 76, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. John was born on August 27, 1939 to the late Carl Earls and Sally Perry Earls. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and especially his Lord. John was an avid golfer. He always greeted everyone with a smile and a handshake. John was a giving man with...
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