Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Patricia Jean Kelley
May 4, 2023
Patricia Kelley, 87, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, passed away on May 4, 2023. Born on January 4, 1936 in Robbs, Illinois, Patricia was the daughter of Ruby and Cecil Martin, both of whom preceded her in death.
Patricia was a devoted homemaker, but also worked in various clerical roles for many years. She supported her husband, Donald Kelley, throughout his...
Troy Lee Williams
Apr 29, 2023
Troy Lee Williams, a proud veteran, loving husband, father, and true Southern gentleman, passed away on April 29, 2023, in Nashville, TN, at the age of 73. Troy was born on May 24, 1949, in Fayetteville, TN, to the late Levi and Molly Taylor Williams.
Troy was a man of honor and integrity, with a heart of gold. He served...
Randy Simmons
Apr 27, 2023
Randy Simmons, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Randy was born on March 6, 1962, in Maury County, Tennessee to Betty Simmons and the late Barney Ray Simmons.
Randy was a kind man with a sweet heart. He enjoyed collecting stuff as well as...
Florence Juris
Apr 27, 2023
Florence Juris, born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away gracefully and peacefully on April 27, 2023, in Hampshire, TN, in the presence of loving family at the home of her daughter, at the age of 96.
Florence had a zest for life and loved to travel. She visited Europe multiple times, where she embraced new cultures and experiences. Florence...
Roberta Pike
Apr 26, 2023
Roberta Pike, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on April 26, 2023, at the age of 76. She was born on September 6, 1946, in Maury County, TN, to Rassie James and Elizabeth Pike. Roberta spent all of her life in Tennessee and worked as a chemical technician for Stauffer Chemical for nearly 25 years.
Roberta had a...
David Ambrose
Apr 26, 2023
David Ambrose, born on June 9, 1952, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 at NHC - Oakwood in Lewisburg. He was born in Columbia, Tennessee to his parents William and Edna Ambrose.
David was an avid car enthusiast and loved tinkering with cars. He was also an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved riding his Harleys. When he was younger,...
Royce J. Nance
Apr 25, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Royce Jones Nance, who passed away on April 25, 2023. Royce was born on November 30, 1938, in Maury County, Tennessee, to the late Royce C. Nance and Myrtle Ola Nance.
Royce was a devoted Christian and a member of Main Street Church of Christ. He lived a life...
Philip E. Crews
Apr 24, 2023
Philip Crews, the beloved husband, father, grandfather, and successful business owner, passed away on April 24, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born on May 30, 1950, to loving parents William and Joan Crews, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Philip was a devout Christian a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, he was the song leader at Central...
Mable M. Potts Goodwin
Apr 24, 2023
Mable M. Potts Goodwin, age 85, resident of Columbia passed away April 24, 2023, at NHC of Columbia. Mable was born August 25,1937, in Maury County. She was the daughter of the late Horace Potts and the late Icie Byrd Potts. On December 23, 1955, she married Clyde Thomas Goodwin who preceded her in death on March 27, 1996. Mable...
Cindy Underwood
Apr 22, 2023
Cindy Lee Underwood, age 65, went home to be with her Lord on April 22, 2023 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Cindy was born October 8, 1957 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Howard Wilshire and Helen Theison Wilshire.
Cindy was a faithful woman who cherished her friends and family. She was strong willed some might say stubborn, and she loved...
Keith Alan Brown
Apr 20, 2023
Keith Alan Brown, age 65, of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully, Thursday April 2023, at home following a short illness.
Keith was born on February 16, 1958 to the late Harold Hayes “Kotchie” Brown, Sr. and Barbara Ann Durham Brown in Columbia, Tennessee.
Keith was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Keith worked for the...
John Luke
Apr 16, 2023
John Luke, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2023, in Culleoka, TN. He was born in Detroit, MI on October 5, 1961, to the late John Luke Sr. and Dorothy Grissom.
John was a devoted family man who loved his family deeply. He was an outdoorsman through and through and enjoyed fishing...
Mae Yvonne Coleman
Apr 16, 2023
Mae Yvonne Coleman, born on April 19, 1937, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, passed away on April 16, 2023, at the age of 85. She was the daughter of Hollis Brown Pevahouse and Lela Estele Ricketts.
Yvonne was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her five children, Hollis Pevahouse of Cullman, AL, Carolyn (Gwen) Coleman of Arley,...
Dorothy B. Thomas
Apr 15, 2023
Dorothy Faye Boshers Thomas, 87, of Florence, AL, passed away on April 15, 2023, at Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, TN with the funeral service commencing at 12:00 PM. Dorothy will be laid to...
Donald Michael Putnam
Apr 14, 2023
Donald Michael Putnam, also known as Mike, passed away on April 14, 2023, at the age of 67. Born on Christmas Eve in 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Donald J. Putnam and Shirley L. Putnam. He was one of six children and is survived by his siblings Jessica McCool, Julie Villarose-Biache, Paul Putnam, Leisa Lier, Lynne...
Edith Teague
Apr 12, 2023
Edith Matilda Teague, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 18, 1938, to the late George Rees and Aurelia Yountz Rees in Riverdale, Maryland. Edith is preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul A. Teague and her son, Dwayne Teague.
Edith will always be...
Willie D. Howard
Apr 11, 2023
Willie D. Howard, 87, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1935, in Lewisburg, TN, to the late John and Mary Martha Howard.
Willie was a skilled mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and boats. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and rooted for his favorite driver, Mark Martin. In his free time,...
Carol Sue Madison
Apr 8, 2023
Carol “Sue” Bass Madison, of Spring Hill, finally lost her lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 63. Sue was the youngest of nine children born to the late Roy H. and Frances C. Bass. She was born and lived in Columbia, TN until 1972, when she and her parents moved to Las Vegas, NV. There, she graduated from...
Donald Kelley
Apr 7, 2023
Donald Kelley, a dedicated educator and beloved family man, passed away on April 7, 2023, at the age of 87. Born on July 8, 1935, in East St. Louis, IL. He would later go on to earn a Master's Degree in Education and dedicate his life to the betterment of students across the state of Illinois.
Donald began his career...
Gary Ralph Tiley
Apr 5, 2023
Gary Tiley, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 5th, 2023, at the age of 81. Born on August 31st, 1941, Gary was the son of Ralph and LaVon Tiley.
Gary lived a life of hard work and dedication. He worked as a union contractor and carpenter, spending most of his life in Alaska before returning...
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