Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Cora Evelyn Ables Thompson Wilson
Sep 25, 2021
Cora Evelyn Ables Thompson Wilson was 92 years young when she left us to be with our Lord on September 25, 2021. She was born January 22, 1929, to the late Marvin and Thelma Ables of Coxbury, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Loraine Ables Holley of Flora, Mississippi and Joyce Ables Bishop of Raymond, Mississippi; husbands:...
Elizabeth Fay Embler
Sep 24, 2021
Elizabeth Fay Embler, age 73, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Fay Embler was the embodiment of a joyful soul. IF you were to walk into her home you were greeted by the smell of coffee and the question “Have you eaten yet?” She always had a heart for caring for others....
Ralph Louis Przytula
Sep 24, 2021
Ralph Louis Przytula, age 86, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021, in Columbia, Tennessee. Ralph was born on September 12th, 1935, to the late William Chester Przytula and Joan Marie Jelinski in Wyandotte, Michigan. Ralph loved his flea market, but not only did he love it, “He was it!” He ran a Flea Market in Ethridge near the Amish Community,...
Billy Redd Sr.
Sep 22, 2021
Billy Redd, Sr., age 71, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his home in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was born on May 12, 1950, to the late Willy Mayburn Redd and Ernestine Renkert Redd. A native to Lawrenceburg, Billy was a graduate of Lawrence County High School. Billy was a hardworking, dedicated employee at Home Depot until his retirement....
Lynda Clemons
Sep 22, 2021
Lynda Dyer Clemons, age 75, went to rest on September 22, 2021, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. Lynda was born in Linton, Indiana on January 16, 1946, to the late Edward and Emma “Alman” Dyer. Lynda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She served her family in every way imaginable. She was especially devoted to her late...
Walter "Wally" Alan Wendt Sr.
Sep 21, 2021
Walter “Wally” Alan Wendt Sr., 60 years of age, of Lawrenceburg, TN. Passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, due to complications of COPD. Wally was born on June 29, 1961, at Great Lakes Naval Base in Waukegan, Illinois, to Lewis and Dixie Wendt. He attended Irving Crown High School in Carpentersville, Illinois. Wally married...
Johnny Lee Wyrick
Sep 20, 2021
Johnny Lee Wyrick, age 74, of Summertown Tennessee, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 20, 2021. He was born on February 4, 1947, to the late Vestal and Dorothy Wyrick. He spent most of his career as a self-employed painter. He was very dedicated to his work and loved doing it. He always employed women as...
Mary Elizabeth Lemay
Sep 20, 2021
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” LeMay, age 67, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Libby was born on February 22, 1954, to the late Edward and Louise “Watkins” Williams in Maury County, Tennessee. Libby loved flowers and shopping. She would take her husband shopping with her all the time, even sometimes twice a...
Rebecca Anne Farris
Sep 19, 2021
Rebecca Anne Moser Farris, 57 of Columbia, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 19, 2021. On June 20, 1964, Rebecca was born to the late James Coleman Moser and Mary Gail Jarvis Moser. Rebecca was introverted and so she loved spending time alone and indoors. She never wanted many friends but the ones she did...
Vincent Todd Yannayon
Sep 18, 2021
Vincent Todd Yannayon, 59 years of age, passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1962, to his late parents James Yannayon and Rita Matthews Yannayon. He owned an antique store and moved storage buildings. He could fix anything. He was a grill master, he grilled about everything. He absolutely adored his grandson whom he loved...
David Randall "Randy" Curtis
Sep 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of David Randall “Randy” Curtis announce his passing on Sep 18, 2021. Randy, 62, was a resident of the Barnesville Community in Summertown, TN. Randy was born on November 10, 1958. He graduated from Summertown High School in May of 1977 and married his high school sweetheart in June of the same...
Christopher Logan Potts
Sep 17, 2021
Christopher "Chris" Logan Potts passed away suddenly on September 17, 2021, at the age of 35, in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born to Anne Logan of Knoxville and the late Terry Potts of Dandridge (formerly of Santa Fe) on June 6, 1986. Growing up in rural east Tennessee, Chris developed a love of the outdoors, especially fishing,...
Murray Thomas Culberson
Sep 17, 2021
Murray Thomas Culberson, age 80, was called home on Friday, September 17, 2021. Murray was born on May 4, 1941, to the late Murray T. and “Lecie” Clara Bradford Culberson in Maury County, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Central High School. Shortly after gaining his education, he served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. Thomas loved...
James Curtis Allen
Sep 17, 2021
James Curtis Allen, age 86, passed away at home surrounded by his family in Columbia, Tennessee on September 17, 2021. James was born to the late CM and Grace Allen of Columbia, Tennessee in Gibson Co., Tennessee on August 9, 1935. James graduated high school in Greenwood, Mississippi, with the class of 1953. He attended Freed Hardman College where he...
Tracy Carol Brooks
Sep 15, 2021
Tracy Carol Brooks, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, lovingly surrounded by family. Tracy was born on September 13th, 1961 to Bobby Lee Lumpkins and Mary Maudeen Prince in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A native of Lawrenceburg, Tracy was known in her community for her loving personality. She was devoted to her Baptist Faith. Of the many things that...
Johnny Lee Lightfoot Jr.
Sep 15, 2021
Johnny Lee Lightfoot, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born on June 27, 1950, to his parents Jonnie Lightfoot, Sr., and Eloise Hunt, in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Johnny was so friendly to everyone; he never met a stranger. Always willing to help anyone, for anything, it didn’t matter how many long hours at work it took to...
Randall Lee Vandygriff
Sep 14, 2021
Randall Lee Vandygriff, age 71, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Randall was born December 24, 1949, on the porch of his grandparents Mt. Pleasant home to the late Kenneth and Delores Dwyer Vandygriff. Randall Lee Vandygriff was a lifelong resident of Mount Pleasant. It was there he found love, raised a family, worked hard,...
Dr. James C "Jim" Barker
Sep 14, 2021
Dr. James C. “Jim” Barker, 75, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his home in Asheville, North Carolina. Jim was the son of the late Herschel and Marie Runions Barker of Mt. Pleasant. He had one brother, Roger of Memphis. He graduated from Hay Long High School in 1963, and attended the University of...
Frederick Ralph Khoury Jr.
Sep 13, 2021
Frederick Ralph Khoury, Jr. passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 27, 1954, to the late Frederick Ralph Khoury, Sr., and Audrey Beningo Khoury. Frederick was a wonderful husband and a loving father to two beautiful daughters. He had a passion for Mustangs and horses. He loved cooking together as...
Jeffrey Brian Barnes
Sep 12, 2021
Jeffrey Brian Barnes passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born on August 2, 1979, to his parents Marvin and Clara Kennedy. Jeffrey loved all five of his boys. Three of his own and two he was helping, raise like his own. He loved anything to do with the Rebel flag. He loved spending his time fixing his...
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