Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Margaret Ann Malugin Davis
Jul 11, 2021
Margaret Ann Malugin Davis, age 75, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Columbia, Tennessee. Margaret was born on February 12, 1946 to the late Porter and Drucilla (Hicks) Malugin of Primm Springs, Tennessee. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George Davis; daughter: Tracy Cothron; son: Shayne (Carol)...
Joe W. Laster
Jul 10, 2021
Joseph Wayne Laster, loving husband, proud father of two, and devoted Granddaddy to four precious grandchildren, died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 79. He was at home on his beloved farm in Belfast, Tennessee, surrounded by his family following a long illness of heart disease, diabetes and kidney failure. Joe’s last days on...
Justin Travez Howell
Jul 8, 2021
Justin Travez Howell, at the young age of 20, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2021. Justin was born on April 23, 2001 to his parents Stacey Howell and Marquitues Biggers in Franklin, Tennessee. Justin had a bigger-than-life personality, he would always introduce himself “I am JH1”. Justin was never shy to the adventures of life. He loved to feel...
Josh Short
Jul 5, 2021
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11). This was a favorite Bible verse of Joshua Short. The Free-spirited, outgoing, kind, competitive athlete describes Josh, who joined his loving savior on July 5, 2021. Josh was born...
Kenneth Charles Little
Jul 4, 2021
Kenneth Charles Little, age 75, a resident of Columbia, passed away July 4th, 2021 at home. Ken was born on August 3rd, 1945 in Wayne County, Michigan, to Helen and Charles Little of Westland, Michigan. Ken was the beloved husband to Sharon Austin Little for fifty-two years. He served in the army during the Vietnam war, and worked as an...
Brian Michael Frausto
Jul 2, 2021
Brian Michael Frausto, age 32, passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center University in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, July 2, 2021. Brian was born August 18, 1988, in Summit, Illinois to Jose Frausto and Judy Magallanes. He was the youngest of Judy’s seven children; Christine, Ruth, Rosa, Anita, Anthony, and Jennifer. As well as an uncle to sixteen nieces and...
Sandra Berryhill
Jun 30, 2021
Sandra Berryhill, age 73, passed on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at NHC of Columbia. She was born on May 29, 1948, to her parents Buford Moore and Evelyn Moore. Sandra was a lover! She loved life! She was Gran-Gran to every child she ever kept, not only to her own grandkids. She never met a stranger. She never had a...
Kenneth W. Patton
Jun 27, 2021
Kenneth W. Patton, age 54, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Magnolia Health and Rehab. On January 3, 1967, he was born to his parents, Larry Patton Sr. and Judy Patton. Kenneth had a passion for racing motorcycles and cars, he also loved music. He loved his kids and grandkids, he was so proud of them. He also...
Minnie Ruth Chance
Jun 25, 2021
Minnie Ruth Cox Chance, age 86, passed away June 25th, 2021, at her home from an extended illness. She was born on June 21st, 1935, and raised in Five Points, Tennessee in Lawrence County by her parents William Franklin Cox and Ethel May Cox. Ruth attended Loretto High School where she met her husband, Bobby R. Chance, of 67 years....
Karen Diana Griffin
Jun 23, 2021
Karen Diana Griffin, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She was born in Fort Myers, Florida on October 11th, 1952 to the late Walter Griffin, Jr. and Viviene Lee Brown Griffin Potter. Karen has been a long-time, faithful member of Freedom Christian Independence church in Loretto, TN. Karen adored her family and treated each...
Larry Lee Baker
Jun 21, 2021
Larry Lee Baker, age 68, passed away in his home Monday, June 21st, 2021 in Pulaski, Tennessee. Larry was born on March 12th, 1953 in San Francisco, California to the late Elvae Guy “Hap” Baker and Alice Louise Heffington Baker. Larry was a wonderful son, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his caring siblings:...
Jared Blade Bassham
Jun 20, 2021
Jared Blade Bassham, age 27, passed away on June 20, 2021 at his home in Summertown, Tennessee. Jared was born in Columbia, Tennessee to Joseph and Regina Bassham on September 6, 1993. Jared was very loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Jared was preceded in death by his mother, Regina; and his grandfather Jimmy Shaw. Jared is...
Herman Ray Odom
Jun 18, 2021
Herman Ray Odom passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 14, 1952, to his parents Eugene Emmitt Odom and Katie Chapman Odom. Herman worked as a truck driver, he loved sharing stories about roads he built and places he went. He loved making people laugh. He was always...
Joyce Annette Nichols
Jun 14, 2021
Joyce “Annette” Spencer Nichols, age 85, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, June 14th, 2021. She was born on March 29th, 1936 to the late William Harlan Spencer and Ethel Eugenia Spencer. Annette loved the beauty of simplicity. She would spend much of her time gazing at her flowers in awe. She treasured the growth of her peonies and...
Derek Thomas Peck
Jun 13, 2021
Derek Thomas Peck, born November 10, 1990, went to be with Jesus, his Lord, and Savior, on June 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Devan Peck, children Talayeh Peck and Remington Peck, parents Thomas and Rebecca Peck, brothers Logan (Lexi) Peck and Ethan Peck, sister Rachel Peck, maternal Grandparents Calvin and Evelyn Critcher, paternal grandparents, Norm and Carolyn...
Carl Richard Mcnabb
Jun 12, 2021
Carl Richard McNabb, age 64, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by family. Carl was born June 18, 1956, in Hampshire, TN to the late Clearance and Allie McNabb. Carl grew up in Hampshire, Tennessee. Carl had 7 brothers and sisters. Carl was a loving husband, father, grandfather. His greatest joy was...
Tina Hodge
Jun 11, 2021
Tina Hodge, 47, of Mount Pleasant passed away on Friday, June11, 2021. She was born to the late James Pierce and Geraldine Cole on August 2, 1973 in Columbia, Tennessee. She loved and enjoyed her time with her grandbabies. Besides sitting around and watching tv, Tina and her husband, Nicky, loved to ride Harleys and go to the Mountains. Tina...
Betty Wells Drumwright
Jun 11, 2021
Betty Dean “Adam” Wells Drumwright, age 85, went to her heavenly home Friday, June 20, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center Columbia, Tennessee. Betty was born October 20, 1935 in Columbia, TN to the late Sidney and Sally Taylor Adams. Betty was a lifelong resident of Columbia, Tennessee. As a graduate from Columbia Central High School she later earned her...
Esther Vida Rich
Jun 10, 2021
Esther Vida Rich, age 85, passed away at NHC Maury Regional in Columbia, Tennessee June 10, 2021. Esther was born March 28, 1936, in Alamosa Colorado. There she spent her childhood and graduated from Alamosa High school. Following graduation, Esther spent two years at Loretto Heights nursing college before she had a whirlwind romance with the love of her life...
Loretta Goodloe
Jun 9, 2021
Loretta Patterson Goodloe, 77, better known as “Nana”, of Pulaski, Tennessee, passed away peacefully June 9, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Loretta was an extremely proud mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to many. She worked tirelessly to provide for her children throughout her younger years. She was very loving, giving, kind, compassionate, selfless, funny, and humble. Material things...
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