Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
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...
Doris G. O'Neal
Jun 27, 2015
Mrs. Doris G. Mathis O’Neal , age 83, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at NHC Hillview following an extended illness. Doris was born to Robert Paul Mathis and Ethel Perry Mathis in Gordonsburg, Tennessee on December 15, 1931. She was a graduate of Hay Long High School and went on to graduate from Columbia Business College....
Rickey Lane Workman
Jun 27, 2015
Rickey Lane Workman, age 46, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at his home in Mt. Pleasant. Rickey was born on March 6, 1969 to RL Workman and the late Pauline Massey Workman in Columbia, Tennessee. Rickey worked for over twenty years in the shipper manufacturing field. Rickey enjoyed going to yard sales and loved to get a good...
Dorothy Staggs
Jun 25, 2015
Dorothy Ann Staggs, age 57 of Mt. Pleasant, a kind and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and aunt, passed away into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 25, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home. Dorothy was born on October 20, 1957 to Raymond and Alice Sweeney Hickman in Columbia, Tennessee....
Ernest "Monty" Gilliam
Jun 25, 2015
Ernest M. “Monty” Gilliam was born on March 24, 1944 to Thomas A. Gilliam and Grace Carpenter Gilliam at King’s Daughters Hospital, in Columbia, Tennessee. Monty was a special boy from his early years and loved to tell stories from his younger years, especially relating to his boyhood school friends. His father, Thomas, was a hard worker and taught Monty...
Harry A. Gallagher
Jun 24, 2015
Harry A. Gallagher, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Marshall Medical Center. Harry was born on February 18, 1927 to Edna Gallagher in Detroit, Michigan. He worked for General Motors for thirty years as a supervisor. He was of the Episcopal faith. Harry is survived by his son Brian (Pamela) Gallagher of Lewisburg, Tennessee; sisters Marsha...
Margaret Ann Mitchell
Jun 24, 2015
Margaret Ann Mitchell, age 69, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Margaret was born August 21, 1945 in Columbia, Tennessee to the late Roy and Margaret Burleson Johnson. Margaret married Harold Mitchell in 1962. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Columbia, Tennessee. Graveside services...
Jimmie Dallas Russell Sr.
Jun 22, 2015
Mr. Jimmie Dallas Russell, Sr. age 72, of Linden, passed away on June 22, 2015 at Perry County Nursing Home, in Linden, Tennessee. Jimmie was born on July 22, 1942 to Delbert Russell and Susan Adams Russell in Los Angeles, California. He served our country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army, having been stationed in France. He...
Russell Eugene Cothran
Jun 20, 2015
Russell Eugene Cothran, age 86, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Russell was born on May 19, 1929 in Maury County, Tennessee to the late Clarence Cothran and Lela Russell Cothran. Russell married Miss. Lucy Clark on December 30, 1951 and the two shared sixty three beautiful years together. He...
David Brian Turco Sr.
Jun 20, 2015
David Brian Turco, Sr., age 51, of Columbia, passed from this earth into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. David was born on July 17, 1963 to Salvatore Turco and Eleanor Gilbert Turco in Boston, Massachusetts. David was known for many things: being a loving son,...
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