Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Elizabeth Louisa Parker
Jul 8, 2013
Elizabeth Louisa Parker, age 82, passed away July 8th 2013 in Lawrenceburg, TN. Elizabeth was born August 14, 1930 in Saranac Lake, NY to parents Oliver Vivian Passino and Theresa Mae “Ebare”. She worked as a key punch operator and as an office manager at Niagara Mohawk Power Co. in Syracuse, NY. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall...
Tommy Wayne Kennedy
Jul 8, 2013
Tommy Wayne Kennedy, age 74, of Joy Road, retired employee of Occidental Chemcial Company, went to be with his savior after a long hard fought illness on July 8th 2013 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Kennedy will be Friday, July 12th 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, TN. With Rev. Charles...
Juanita Marie Narsh
Jul 7, 2013
Juanita Marie Narsh, age 58, passed away on July 7, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Juanita was born on March 19, 1955 in St. Louis, MO and was married to Robert Allen Marsh. She worked as a sales clerk in the retail industry and was a member of St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Columbia. The family will...
Theresa Marie Johancsik
Jul 7, 2013
Theresa Johancsik went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2013. She requested no services and to return to Florida to be inurned with her husband, Larry. She will be missed by her daughter and son-in-law: Geri and Tim Schell; grandchildren: Beth and Josh Duke and Stephanie and Jason Bonee and 5 great-grandchildren in Tennessee. She will also...
Michael Anthony Odom
Jul 5, 2013
Michael Anthony Odom, age 53, passed away at his home on July 5, 2013. Michael was the son of Robert Odom and Virginia Nance Odom and was born on July 19, 1959 in Michigan. He worked for Chrysler motors on the assembly line until he was disabled. Michael is survived by his son: Robert Odom and his granddaughter: Carlie Odom....
Ernest Williams
Jul 5, 2013
Mr. Ernest Elbert Williams, 76 passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on July 5, 2013. He was born December 1, 1936 in Augusta Georgia. A son of the late Charles Williams Sr. and Pearlie Lee “Weeks” Williams. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 40 years, Darlene Redington Williams; sons: David, John, Carl, Ernie Jr., Eric, and Mark...
Mary Lucy Williams
Jul 5, 2013
Mary Lucy Williams, age 98 of Columbia, passed away July 5, 2013 at the Sterling House in Columbia. Mary was born March 24, 1913 to the late Ben A. Williams and Kate Boshers Williams in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. She worked with the Federal Government Department of Airforce where she retired thirty years ago. After her retirement she worked for Farm...
Lester Paul Sands
Jul 4, 2013
Dr. L. Paul Sands, career educator and community leader, died July 4th, 2013 in his hometown of Mt. Pleasant, TN. He was born April 9th, 1929 in Montgomery, AL, and raised by parents, L. A. and Mabel Sands in Mt. Pleasant, TN, where he graduated from Hay Long high school in 1947. He married his high school sweetheart, Jean Chappell...
Addie Lorene Vest Dousay
Jul 2, 2013
Addie Lorene Vest Dousay, 89 of Spring Hill, passed on unto Heaven on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Addie was born to the late Howard and Zola Childers Vest in Paxton, Kentucky. She married her husband, Arthur Dousay, who later passed in 1995. For her work, she would babysit children and use her caregiving skills for others as well. She really...
James William Penley Jr.
Jul 2, 2013
Mr. James William Penley, Jr., age 66 passed away on July 2, 2013 in Decatur, AL. A complete obituary will be posted at a later date.
Deborah Darnell Humphrey
Jul 2, 2013
Deborah Darnell Hay Humphrey, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at her home in Santa Fe, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Allen Larry Hay and Ethel May Humphrey Hay and was born in Columbia, Tennessee on February 13, 1953. Deborah was very artistic and loved flowers, especially lilies. She enjoyed gardening very much, and being outside...
James Alton "Reb" Farrar
Jun 29, 2013
James Alton “Reb” Farrar, age 67, a resident of Lawrence County passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 in his home. James was born on November 12, 1945 to the late Aaron and Louella Farrer. James is survived by his wife Catherine Farrar and his only son Aaron Farrar of Columbia, TN. The family will hold a private family service at...
Janice Cole Uptain
Jun 28, 2013
Janice Cole Uptain, age 67, a resident of Columbia, TN passed away June 28th, 2013. Janice was born April 2nd, 1946 in Columbia, TN to parents late Julian D. Cole and mother late Addie “Fly” Cole. Janice retired in the quality control department at Inter City Products. She was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Columbia, TN....
Nancy Jane Shirley
Jun 28, 2013
Nancy Jane Shirley, age 75, passed away June 28th, 2013 in Nashville, TN Jane was born September 13, 1938, in Nashville, TN to parents late McBroom Shirley and late Ruby Murphy Shirley. Jane’s family moved to Mt. Pleasant, TN in 1939. Jane shined as an outstanding basketball player at Hay Long High School, and graduated in 1956. She then attended...
Brenda Kay Pruitt
Jun 25, 2013
Brenda Kay Pruitt, age 61, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, TN passed away June 25th, 2013. Brenda was born on August 4th, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, TN to parents Roy Pruitt and Edna “Lemay” Pruitt Church. Brenda was a secretary and receptionist at the Maury County Chamber of Commerce. She loved to be out working in her garden tending to...
France M.C. Polston
Jun 23, 2013
World War II Veteran France M.C. Polston, age 92 of Spring Hill, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 in Columbia, TN. France was the fifth of nine children born November 30, 1920 in Andersonville, TN to the late Rev. Rufe Polston and the late Siotha Harmon Polston. He served honorably in the United States Army in the 563rd Field Artillery...
Tara Jeane Nowlan
Jun 22, 2013
Tara Jeane Nowlan, 46, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2013 at her home in Columbia, Tennessee. Tara was born November 26, 1966, in Long Island, New York, daughter of George and Barbara Nowlan. Tara attended Montessori School, Duncan Wood Elementary, Murrell, and Harris Hilltop. Tara lived in Kentucky for a number of years, as well as Cloverbottom Developmental Center....
Mildred Underwood Lamb
Jun 22, 2013
Mildred Underwood Lamb, age 91 of Columbia and former resident of Birchwood Drive, passed away June 22, 2013 at NHC Columbia. Mildred was born January 6, 1922 to the late Frank Underwood and the late Ida Barrs Underwood in Ty Ty, Georgia. She was the wife of Leroy Lamb for 60 years until his passing in 2001. Mildred was a...
Hortense Emler Mayberry
Jun 21, 2013
Hortense “Susan” Emler Mayberry, age 85 of Columbia, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Hortense was born December 14, 1927 in Hampshire to the late Harvey and Mae Gibson Emler. She was the wife of the late Tom Ab Mayberry. Mrs. Mayberry was a member of the Beech Hill Church of...
Clarence Andy Webb Jr.
Jun 21, 2013
Clarence Andy Webb Jr., age 81 and a resident of Parkview Drive in Columbia, TN, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Clarence was born on October 5, 1931 in Lewis County to the late Clarence Webb Sr. and the late Josie Vaughan Webb. He worked for many years as assistant plant manager of Pride Die...
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