Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Freddie L. Johnson
Jan 23, 2022
Freddie L. Johnson, age 81, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, surrounded by family in Columbia, Tennessee. Fred was born June 6, 1940, to the late Virgil Wesley Johnson and Lucy Rickard Johnson in Gates, Tennessee. The simple pleasures of life are what bring us the most joy, and to Mr. Fred, this couldn’t be more true. He enjoyed building...
Gina Rachelle Potts
Jan 23, 2022
Gina Rachelle Potts was tragically and suddenly taken from us Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her home in Spring Hill, Tennessee. She was 42 years old. Gina was born September 11, 1979, to her loving parents Sanford and Myra Brooks Potts at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She lived most of her loving and amazing life in Columbia, TN and...
Veda Colleen Shirley
Jan 22, 2022
On January 22, 2022, Veda Colleen Shirley took her final breath, surrounded by her loved ones. The sun rose and the world welcomed Colleen on February 12th, 1947, a day the world became a little brighter. Colleen lived a full and warm life, filled with so much love. She will be remembered and sorely missed by everyone that has ever...
Donald Dupuis
Jan 21, 2022
Donald Dupuis, 90, of Columbia passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, in Pulaski, Tennessee. Donald was born on March 1, 1931, in Ontario, Canada to the late Nelson and Marie Dupuis. Hockey was Donald’s favorite thing of all time. He played, coached, taught his sons how to play, and even played in the Senior Olympics in California years ago....
Rachel Davis
Jan 21, 2022
Rachel Davis, age 81, passed away on January 21, 2022, in her home in Summertown, Tennessee. Rachel was born on June 6, 1940, to the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lewis in Athens, Alabama. Rachel graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1959. She later went on to marry the love of her life Jimmy Davis and were married...
Floy Madalene Becraft
Jan 20, 2022
Floy Madalene Scott Becraft, age 96, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in her home in Columbia, Tennessee. Madalene was born June 9, 1925, to the late Leo Scott and Hattie Spees Scott in Downing, Missouri. At the robust age of 96, Madalene has seen many historical events happen right before her very eyes. From the Great Depression to WWII...
Margaret M. Howard
Jan 20, 2022
Margaret M. Howard, age 63, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in her home surrounded by family in Columbia, Tennessee. Margaret was born on September 6, 1958, to Bernard Pelleck and Margaret Starr Pelleck in Chicago, Illinois. She is described as a shooting star. She doesn’t seek to be in the spotlight but when she is seen it is something...
Charlene Joyce Allen
Jan 20, 2022
Charlene Joyce Allen went to be with the Lord suddenly on her birthday at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Allen, Jr. They spent many years in Michigan, Florida, and Tennessee devoting their life to family and creating memories with friends. She is survived by her sons, Paul (Diane) Baker and David (Debbie)...
Edward A. Lyles Jr.
Jan 19, 2022
Edward A. Lyles, Jr., age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee. Edward was born on May 31, 1939, to the late Edward Arnold Lyles, Sr., and Edna Hines Lyles in Cross Bridges, Tennessee. Edward married the love of his life, Dovie Jean Hammox, on June 15, 1963, and cherished 58 beautiful years together. They expanded their...
Glenda Rochester
Jan 19, 2022
Glenda “Mom” Rochester, age 73, passed away on January 19, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee. Glenda was born on November 20, 1948, to Albert and Beedie Tuberville in Erin, Tennessee. Mom was one of the most selfless people we have ever known. Mom always put everyone else’s needs before her own. Family meant everything to her. She was a devoted wife,...
Robbin Lee Rhodes
Jan 18, 2022
Robbin Lee Rhodes, age 65, passed away on January 18, 2022. He was a native of Iron City Tennessee, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and of the Christian faith. He was preceded in death by two sons: Jeremy Wayne and Joshua Hardin Rhodes; his brother: Ricky Rhodes; his mother: Martha Nolen; and his grandparents: Walter and Irene...
Elaine M. Berkheiser
Jan 18, 2022
Elaine M. Berkheiser, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Columbia, Tennessee. Elaine was born on February 26, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Elaine has always been involved in the community. She had been dedicating time with her husband since 1987 helping Leader Dogs for the Blind. They share many memories of puppies bringing joy to their life and...
Billy Ray Kennedy
Jan 17, 2022
Mr. Billy Ray Kennedy, age 86, passed away January 17, 2022, at his residence in Mt. Pleasant, TN. Funeral services for Mr. Kennedy will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant, with Bro. Randy Kersey officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Due to the current rapid...
Hazel Berniece Ford
Jan 12, 2022
I, Hazel Berniece Ford of Breckenridge, Kentucky, left this earthly world on January 12, 2022. This is my letter of love and forgiveness to my children. Ricky (Donna)Ford, Keith (Linda) Ford, and my daughter, Amy (Bryan) Potts, five grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. I loved the only way I knew how to. Now your father, Bud Ford, and I are now...
Shelia Kay Clark
Jan 12, 2022
Shelia Kay Clark, age 69, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Santa Fe, Tennessee as she was surrounded by her loving family. Shelia was born July 3, 1952, to the late Alfred and Ophelia Fitzgerald Slaughter in Maury County, Tennessee. Dearly known as “Mamaw” and “Sissy”, Shelia has a huge heart for others. She cherished...
Deborah E. Cary
Jan 11, 2022
Deborah Elizabeth Cary, age 63, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee. Deborah was born March 1, 1958, to the late William Haynes and Patricia Couzner Haynes in Lansing, Michigan. If you knew Deborah, you knew she had a determined spirit. When she set her mind to something, she was determined until she’s mastered it. The experience of...
Sena C. Goodwin
Jan 11, 2022
Mrs. Sena C Goodwin [Colleen], age 95, passed away on January 11, 2022, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Pulaski, Tennessee. Colleen was born on December 31, 1926, in Suwanee, TN to William and Ruth Huddelstone Woodard. She was one of six children born to the couple. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1938 and remained...
Mary Wright
Jan 10, 2022
Mary Wright, age 90, passed away on January 10, 2022, at Poplar Estates Assisted Living Mary was born on November 3, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents James and Hazel Bailey. Mary loved crocheting, playing Rook with her friends at Poplar Estates, and reading. She spent time each day doing her Bible reading. Mary was an awesome prayer...
Carlos Casey
Jan 7, 2022
Carlos Alvin Casey, age 81, passed away on January 7, 2022, at Hardin County Medical Center. Carlos was born on June 19, 1940, to the late Thomas and Edna Casey in Springfield, Massachusetts. Carlos was a fun-loving, energetic man. He was always smiling and making friends. He never met a stranger. He carried on and joked with everyone and everybody....
Dennis Dale Barnett
Jan 7, 2022
Dennis Dale Barnett, age 69, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Dennis was born May 13, 1952, to the late Freddie Barnett and Earleen Staggs Barnett in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He is survived by his dear friend, Vicky Johnson; his sister: Sue Jacobs of Lawrenceburg; and his brother: Sonny (Shawnta) Barnett; and several nieces and nephews....
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