Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Daniel "Dan" Edward Henry
Oct 30, 2013
Daniel “Dan” Edward Henry, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at his residence in Columbia, Tennessee. Dan was born to the late K. D. and Ellen Curry Henry on April 27, 1939 in Trenton, Tennessee. In his own words, Dan enjoyed a great childhood, always following in his father’s footsteps in the fields. He loved the...
Bobby Lynn Nelson
Oct 30, 2013
Bobby Lynn Nelson, age 71 and a resident of Hohenwald, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Bobby was born to LeRoy Wallace and Wilma Cartee in Lawrence County, Alabama on September 26, 1942. He attended Calhoun Community College and served honorably in the United States Military. On December 8, 1969 he married Bennie Sue...
Virginia Maxine Beaudette
Oct 29, 2013
Virginia M. Beaudette, age 89 of Waynesboro, passed away at her residence October 29, 2013. Virginia was born June 8, 1924 to the late Harry Allen and Margaret McManus in Detroit, Michigan. A celebration of her life will be conducted at a later date.
Louise Gardner
Oct 27, 2013
Mrs. Areta Louise Baker Gardner, age 87, died on October 27, 2013 at her home in the Fly community. Mrs. Gardner was born on April 24, 1926 to Eugene Alexander and Esther Fox Baker in the yellow railroad-owned house in the Bethel community. She grew up in Franklin, Tennessee where her family moved not long after she was born. Louise...
Lydia Sandys
Oct 26, 2013
Lydia Barbara Sandys was born May 26, 1919- Lydia Barbara Rommel to Henry John Rommel and Helga Nielsen Rommel. 3 Brothers- Fred Boumach, Henry Charles, and Howard Wesley. Born in Detroit, MI. She lived in Detroit until her family moved to East Tawas in 1932. She Graduated from East Tawas High School in 1937, and moved back to Detroit and...
John Joseph Walsh Jr.
Oct 25, 2013
Mr. John Joseph Walsh, Jr. age 90, passed away on October 25, 2013 at Maury Regional Medical Center. John was the son of the late John Walsh, Sr. and the late Catherine Daugherty Walsh in Scranton, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1923. John began his working career for a wholesale grocery. Later he worked in assembly for General Motors and Price...
Charles L. Wakefield
Oct 24, 2013
Mr. Charles Louis “Pappy” Wakefield, age 74, of Mount Pleasant, Tn, passed away October 24, 2013 after an extended illness. A native of Madison, TN, he was born on November 5, 1939, the son of Charles Thurman and Mary Richardson Wakefield. Educated in the Davidson Co. Schools, Mr. Wakefield was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served...
Linda Faye Turner
Oct 24, 2013
Linda Faye Osborne Turner, age 67, passed away on October 24, 2013 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Linda was the daughter of the late Malcomb Osborne and the late Henrietta Phillips Osborne, and was born in Columbia, Tennessee on March 6, 1946. She worked for several years in housekeeping at Holiday Inn. Ms. Turner had a great love for animals....
Kenneth Randy Riggins
Oct 21, 2013
Mr. Kenneth Randy Riggins, age 57, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on October 21, 2013. Kenneth was the son of the late Garland Riggins and the late Viola Steelman Riggins, and was born on January 4, 1956 in Columbia, Tennessee. He was self-employed, having worked as a carpet installer for many years. Mr. Riggins was of the Baptist...
Claude L. Crews
Oct 20, 2013
Mr. Claude Levoy Crews, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2013 having passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center. Mr. Crews was born on September 2, 1920 in Napier, Tennessee to the late George Crews and the late Rosa Lee Dodson Crews. He was the oldest of nine children born to his parents...
Darian Astoria Doner
Oct 19, 2013
Darian Astoria Doner, loyal, genuine, one of a kind, 17 year old and student at Hampshire Unit School, passed away on, Saturday, October 19, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. Darian lived by the motto, “YOLO!” meaning, “you only live once”. She lived every moment to the fullest, often telling her mom, “YOLO”. She even believed in living in...
Maria Teresa Cabrera
Oct 19, 2013
Maria Teresa Cabrera, age 80, of Mt. Joy Road in the Hampshire community passed away on October 19, 2013 at her residence. Maria was born on January 7, 1933 in Cuba, Las Villas to Antonio Ruiz and Maria Alejandrina Alfonso. She worked as a hairstylist. She is survived by her sons: Jesus “Jessie” (GenoveBa) Cabrera and Albert Soliva; grandchildren: Christopher...
Phyllis Kent Totty
Oct 19, 2013
Phyllis Kent Totty, a resident of Columbia, TN passed away October 19th at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Phyllis was born May 28, 1925 in Park Ridge, New Jersey to the late Isaac Blauvelt and Emma Cecilia Kent. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church in Murfreesboro, TN, the St. Rose Ladies Guild, The...
Willie "Dee" Whitehead
Oct 19, 2013
Willie “Dee” Whitehead, age 75 of Summertown, passed away at his residence Saturday, October 19, 2013. Dee was born April 14, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to the late Lee Nole Roberts. He was the husband of Della Thornton Whitehead. He recently worked for TVA and with Pipe Company in Pulaski. The family will visit with friends Monday, October 21,...
Rita Ann Sampson
Oct 18, 2013
Rita Ann Sampson, age 68 and a resident of Columbia, passed away October 18, 2013 at Signature Healthcare. Rita was born June 3, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Augustine Paloncy and Julia (Pohl) Paloncy. Rita married her high school sweetheart, William L. Sampson, on January 5, 1963, and together they shared two children. She was a retired banker...
Jerry Primm
Oct 15, 2013
Jerry Cheek Primm, age 73 of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Jerry was born to Naamon Monroe Primm and Rachel Cheek Garner. He was stationed in South Korea during the Vietnam War and was a peacekeeper. He was the teacher of Philadelphia Church. Jerry was married to his loving wife, Beverly Jean Primm. Funeral services for Mr. Jerry...
Billy Douglas Henley
Oct 15, 2013
Billy Douglas Henley age 72, passed away, October 15, 2013 at Countryside Health Care in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Billy was born in California on August 1, 1941 to the Late Bill and Ora Henley. He worked as a machinist for many years for Vulcan Engineering in California. The family will have a private service at a later date. Billy is survived...
Debra Maxine Mathews
Oct 13, 2013
Debra Maxine “Debbie” Mathews, age 56, passed away October 13, 2013 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Debbie was a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Debbie was born September 12, 1957 in Hammond, IN to Eugene and Stella Matthews. Debbie graduated the class of 1976 from Lake Central High School, St. John, IN. She was a former resident of Missouri...
Jean Greer Mcbride
Oct 13, 2013
Mrs. Jean Greer McBride was born April 4, 1938 in East Chicago, Indiana, and passed away on October 13, 2013 in Summertown, Tennessee. “A warm and glowing flame has gone out of our midst.” Jean enjoyed singing, cooking, writing poetry/songs, and painting. Her life exemplified the proverb; to have friends you must be one. She loved people and being with...
Alton Fraley, Jr.
Oct 11, 2013
Alton Fraley Jr., age 70 of Columbia, passed away Friday, October 11, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Alton was born to the late Alton Fraley, Sr. and Mae Gresham Fraley. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Funeral services for Mr. Alton Fraley, Jr. will be Monday, October 14, 2013, at 3:00 pm at Williams Funeral...
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