Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Lawrence Patrick Shearn
Jul 21, 2015
Lawrence Patrick "Larry" Shearn began his new journey on July 21, 2015 at the age of 61. He spent his early years in Levittown, PA, married and relocated to Tennessee where he planted his family roots. He retired from General Motors in 2009 allowing him to concentrate on the career he cherished most, being Mr. Mom. He was an avid...
Frances Josephine Smith
Jul 21, 2015
Frances Josephine Smith, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Frances was born on March 21, 1927 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to the late James M. and Lucy Stewart Johnson. She married Raymond Lewis Smith and they shared many wonderful years together until his passing in 1995. Frances worked at Whiteside Self-Service in...
Virginia Alston Osborne Mcclendon
Jul 21, 2015
Virginia Alston Osborne McClendon, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Sycamore Terrace Retirement Home. Virginia was born on May 4, 1923 in Marshall County, Tennessee to the late Grover Allen Osborne and Virginia Hayes Osborne. She was a lifelong resident of Donelson. Virginia graduated from Central High School in Nashville. She attended Andrew Price Memorial Methodist...
Joyce R. Marlin
Jul 17, 2015
Joyce Marlin, longtime resident of the Sandy Hook Community, passed away on July 17, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Miss Joyce had battled a long illness but was recovering nicely until pneumonia took the last of her immense strength. Joyce Marlin was born in her parent’s house, to the late Joe L. and Ester Roddy, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee....
Helen F. Caldwell
Jul 16, 2015
Helen F. Caldwell, age 84, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Helen was born on April 30, 1931 in Madison County North Carolina to the late Burnett Frady and Cynthia Plemons Frady. She married Mr. Earnest B. Caldwell on October 29, 1955 and the two shared fifty-nine wonderful years together. Helen deeply loved her...
Shelby K. Johnson
Jul 14, 2015
Shelby K. Johnson, age 75, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at her home in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Shelby was born in Maury County on May 25, 1940 to the late R.L. King and Doris “Foster” Chappell. Shelby has been a long time resident of Maury County. She graduated from Hay Long High School in Mt. Pleasant and then attended...
Marion Louise Williams Grace
Jul 12, 2015
Marion Louise Williams Grace of Columbia, TN, Passed away on July 12, 2015 at Life Care Center of Columbia. She was a month shy of being 98 years old. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Marion was one of eight children of the late Fredrick George Williams and Carrie Louise Montague Williams. A devoted wife of 58 years to the late William...
Wilma Jean Jones Odom
Jul 11, 2015
Wilma Jean Jones Odom, a resident of the Mt. Joy Community and a faithful member of the Church of Christ, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the age of 82. Wilma Jean was born November 29, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, the only child of her father, Buster L. Jones, and her mother, Lelia...
Buddy Ray Kelley
Jul 9, 2015
Buddy Ray Kelley, age 57, entered into eternal sleep on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Skyline Medical in Nashville, Tennessee. Buddy was born on February 23, 1958 to the late Hurston E. Kelley and Myra Sue Harlow Kelley in Santa Fe, Tennessee. Buddy worked as an explosive engineer. He was a big fan of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and loved to...
Michael Booke Mathis
Jul 9, 2015
Michael Brooke Mathis, age 43, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at his home in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Michael was born on August 26, 1971 to John Mathis in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Michael was a well-loved son and brother. He touched the lives of everyone he met. Michael is survived by his father John Mathis, brother Keith Allen (Tina R.)...
William "Bill" Van Kidwell
Jul 7, 2015
“A renegade that knew where he was supposed to be all along and became the man he was along the way. “ Bill Kidwell of Columbia, Tennessee passed away today, July 7, 2015 at 10:25 am after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Lizabeth Kidwell; son Alexander Kidwell; stepchildren Evan Henshaw and Laurel Henshaw; and...
Justin "Jack" Lee Wilsford
Jul 6, 2015
Justin Lee “Jack” Wilsford, age 86, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015 at NHC Hillview in Columbia, Tennessee. Jack was born December 23, 1928 in Columbia, Tennessee, the son of the late Justin Robert Lee Wilsford and Lula Mae Major Wilsford. He married Joan Clark in 1950 and she preceded him in death in December 2003. Jack served in...
Ramona Hernandez
Jul 4, 2015
Ramona Hernandez Varela, age 44, passed away July 4, 2015 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Ramona was born in Coahuila, Mexico April 4, 1971 to Silverio and Juana Varela Hernandez. Ramona was a caretaker always caring for others but her family first. She even made a living by caring for others baby-sitting. Despite caring for everyone else she...
Terry Lynn Potts
Jul 1, 2015
Terry Lynn Potts, age 58, passed away, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Terry was born in Columbia, Tennessee January 8, 1957 to RL Potts and the late Esther Ragsdale Potts. Terry graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from the University of Tennessee and enjoyed a long career with the Tennessee Wildlife...
Ella "Jean" Davis
Jun 30, 2015
Ella “Jean” Davis, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at her home in Waynesboro. Jean was born on October 27, 1934 to Ralph Sternberg and Bernice Slatter Sternberg in Perrysburg, Ohio. She married Curtis Davis on November 3, 1951. Jean worked as a cook at EW James Grocery in Waynesboro. She loved to read, put together puzzles,...
Marjorie Marie Boshers
Jun 29, 2015
Marjorie Marie Boshers, age 81, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at her residence in Columbia. Marjorie was born on April 21, 1934 in Decatur, Alabama to the late Roy Arthur and Estelle Simmons. She was married to Carl B. Boshers. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Marjorie was kindhearted and had a special gift...
Terry Dwayne Thompson
Jun 29, 2015
Terry Dwayne Thompson, age 68, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at his residence. Terry was born on June 9, 1947 in Lawrence County to the late Otis Thompson and Ivanell Thompson. Terry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He married Sheila Chappell on January 5, 2000. He attended Columbia State and Memphis State. Terry worked...
Mary Louise Tougas
Jun 28, 2015
Mary Louise Tougas, age 62, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her residence. A private memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date. Mary is survived by her husband Denis Tougas; daughter Kathleen (Matthew) Southand; and son Christian (Lauren Rachel) Tougas. Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be...
Gregory "Greg" Owen Dale
Jun 28, 2015
Gregory “Greg” Owen Dale, age 49, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Greg was born on June 14, 1966 to Walter Owen Dale and Modean Mayberry Dale in Columbia, Tennessee. He served in the Columbia National Guard. Greg was a good and caring individual. He loved hunting and fishing. Greg loved life and treasured...
Ray Lynn Blevins
Jun 28, 2015
Man of God, husband, father, grandfather, fisherman, mechanic, and cook. All of these are words that are used to describe a man who will be inexplicably missed. His love for all, his compassion for everyone, and what his life exemplified will be the legacy his friends and family will cherish. Ray Lynn Blevins age, 68 went to meet his Lord...
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