Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Sandra Jean Oliver
Jun 21, 2014
Sandra Jean Oliver, age 63, passed away at her home in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee Sandra was born February 20, 1951 in Columbia, TN to the late William Cleveland and Louise “Ferguson” Oliver. Sandra was a caretaker at heart. She worked for many years, at a sewing factory, as well as working at Hidden Acres as a cook for a short...
David Eugene Kemple
Jun 18, 2014
David “Dave” Eugene Kemple, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Dave was born on March 21, 1942 to the late Harvey and Mary Kemple in Orange County, Indiana. Dave was a truck driver and resided in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Dave is survived by his brothers Monroe Kemple and Alva Kemple; son...
Cody John Randall "Nerd" Howell
Jun 18, 2014
Cody John Randall Howell, age 26 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Cody was a man most commonly known for his great sense of humor and helping hand to his many friends and family. His memory will be cherished by all those who had the chance to know him. Cody’s life began on August 29, 1987 in...
Bobby Dale Benson
Jun 17, 2014
Bobby Dale Benson, age 48, passed away after a short illness at NHC in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Bobby resided many years in Auburndale, Florida, as well as Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his mother Edna M. Benson Holt and his sister Joann B. Howell. He is survived by one daughter Kacie Benson of...
Richard "Ricky" Wade Travis
Jun 17, 2014
Richard Wade Travis, age 59, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2014. Richard was born to the late Eldrige Lee Travis and Alma Louise West Travis on August 14, 1954 in Columbia, Tennessee. Richard was a farm hand and an electrician at Morgan Brothers. Richard built several bridges, including many at the Natchez Trace Parkway. He also...
Murry Edward Drew
Jun 15, 2014
Murry Edward Drew “Ed”, age 82, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee passed away at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Ed was born on August 3, 1931 to the late Edd and Ada Drew in Booneville, Alabama. Ed will be having a heavenly reunion with his family that preceded him. He was a member of Mt. Joy Cumberland Presbyterian Church....
Georgia Karena Pierce
Jun 14, 2014
Mrs. Georgia Karena Pierce, age 75, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee passed away at home on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Joseph George Bassham and the late Reba Brewer and was born in the Sandy Hook community of Maury county on June 24, 1938. She was a Registered Nurse, having retired from Maury Regional Medical...
David Dewaine Flatt
Jun 13, 2014
David Dewaine Flatt age 55, of Columbia, TN passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. David was born on April 29, 1959 to R.A. “Al” and Peggy “Story” Flatt in Waynesboro, TN. He was a loving husband and father, a former Scout Master who loved fishing and Tennessee football. Since he was 14 years old...
Minnie Pearl Nelson
Jun 13, 2014
Minnie Pearl Nelson, age 72, of Ethridge, Tennessee passed away Friday June 13, 2014 at her home. Minnie was born on October 27, 1941 to the late Looney and Bertha Chapman in Giles County, Tennessee. She was a loving mother and fit the Biblical description of a virtuous woman. Minnie was greatly loved by her family. The family will visit...
Blanche Lynn Jett
Jun 12, 2014
Mrs. Blanche Lynn Jett, age 68, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Blanche was born on August 11, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee and was married to Thomas Jett with whom she built a loving family. She was a great person and a wonderful mother and friend. Her family remembers that it was impossible to...
Allen Robert Davey
Jun 12, 2014
Allen Davey, age 41, of Waynesboro, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Allen is survived by his brother George Davey of Waynesboro, Tennessee.
William Douglas Wood
Jun 11, 2014
William “Doug” Douglas Wood, age 75 of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at his home. Doug was born on January 16, 1939 to the late William Harvey Wood and Ruth Smith Wood. He was married to Retha McKnight on January 7, 1959. Doug was a graduate of The University of Tennessee and served his country as...
Jane Alleene Walker
Jun 11, 2014
Jane Alleene Walker, 90, of Peachtree City, Georgia (formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee) passed away June 11, 2014. She proudly served in the United States Air Force and later retired from Eastern Airlines. She returned to Mt. Pleasant after retirement and volunteered at the Maury County Archives and at the Mt. Pleasant Phosphate Museum. She was preceded in death by...
Velma H. Trimble
Jun 6, 2014
Velma H. Trimble, age 90, resident of the Bear Creek Pike community for 60 years, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at NHC Hillview. Velma was born August 17, 1923 to the late David Taylor Hargrove and the late Sarah Brown Hargrove at her family farm in the Rally Hill Community. In life, Velma worked very hard to pursue her...
Basil Runions Jr.
Jun 6, 2014
Mr. Basil Runions, Jr., age 67, of the Hampshire community, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 6, 2014. Basil was born on August 23, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to Betty Christine Brown Runions and the late Basil Runions, Sr. He was married to his wife of 47 years, Amy Cates Runions with whom he had three children....
Alfred W. Graves
Jun 5, 2014
Mr. Alfred W. Graves, age 66, of Columbia, passed away at Countryside Healthcare and Rehab in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on June 8, 2014. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Henry Urbin Rail
Jun 4, 2014
Mr. Henry Urbin Rail, age 85, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Mr. Rail was born on August 3, 1928 to the late Henry Urbin Rail and the late Anna Kelly Rail in Mt. Pleasant. He was married to Elsie Chapman Rail who passed away on April 1, 2010. He was a diesel...
Dolores C. Dortch
Jun 3, 2014
Dolores C. Dortch, age 86, of Columbia, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on June 3, 2014. She was born on June 21, 1927 in Westmoreland, Tennessee to the late Leonard Mabrey and the late Alba Keen Mabrey. She was a homemaker and was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include her brother: Rudy Mabrey; caregivers: Stacy Gaumer and Billy...
Mary Dale Norman Crotzer
Jun 3, 2014
Mary Dale Norman Crotzer, age 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Mary Dale was born on April 3, 1935 to the late Russell Norman and the late Leona Sharber Norman in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. She was the youngest of five siblings. She was a graduate of the Haylong High...
Alan Brian Dupont
Jun 1, 2014
Alan B. Dupont, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, previously Howenwald, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife Laura. A memorial service for Alan will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, followed by full military honors at the War Memorial in Hohenwald. The family will visit with friends from...
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