Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Philip Byram
Dec 22, 2024
Philip "Buddy" Byram, 68, of Savannah, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Born on September 2, 1956, to the late Hoover and Chessie Byram, Philip was a man of kindness, faith, and unwavering love for his family.
Affectionately called "Buddy" by his father during their cherished time working together in the wood...
Christopher Mayo
Dec 22, 2024
Christopher "Chris" Mayo, 41, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on July 17, 1983, to Joseph Mayo and Trina Davis, Chris lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
Chris was a man of the outdoors, finding joy in hunting, fishing, kayaking, camping, and exploring the beauty of nature. With...
Michael Adams
Dec 21, 2024
Michael Adams, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024. Born on July 13, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, Michael was the cherished son of the late Billy T. and Johnnie Brake Adams.
Michael spent his life dedicated to hard work, family, and the simple joys of nature. For many years, he worked on the line at Smelter in Mount Pleasant,...
Emma Mai Morrow
Dec 21, 2024
Emma Mai Osborne Morrow passed away peacefully in her home on December 21, 2024, with her daughter and close friends by her side. She was born on October 9, 1941, to the late Malcome and Henrietta Philips Osborne in Columbia, Tennessee, where she lived her entire life.
Emma was married to her beloved husband, Billy Joe Morrow, for 47 wonderful years....
Marjorie "Margie" Marie Lewis
Dec 21, 2024
Marjorie "Margie" Marie Lewis passed away on December 21, 2024, in her Summertown, Tennessee, home, surrounded by her devoted family. Margie was born to the late James Frost and Janie Baker in Hamilton, Ohio, and grew up with a love for music, faith, and family that shaped her life.
Margie met the love of her life, Dennis Lewis, while he was...
William R. Hood
Dec 20, 2024
William "Bill" Russell Hood, aged 84, peacefully departed this life on December 20, 2024, at NHC Maury Transitional Care in Columbia, Tennessee, just two days shy of his 85th birthday. Born on December 22, 1939, in Lawrence County, Tennessee, Bill was the cherished son of the late William Jackson Hood and Annie Mae Woods.
From a young age, Bill exemplified a...
Keith Clayton
Dec 19, 2024
Keith Robin Clayton, 60, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at St. Thomas Hickman in Centerville, Tennessee. Born March 19, 1964, in Florence, Alabama, Keith was the beloved son of Jean Clayton and the late Kenneth Clayton.
Keith had a passion for the great outdoors. Whether hunting, fishing, searching for arrowheads, or enjoying time on the river, he found joy...
Dorothy Westover
Dec 18, 2024
Dorothy Westover, born September 3, 1936, in Absecon, New Jersey to the late Clarence and Dorothy Homan. Dorothy passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Dorothy was a vibrant soul whose presence lit up any room. She had a passion for life that was as bright as her favorite color, pink, often accented...
Nancy Ann Salrin
Dec 14, 2024
Nancy Ann Salrin, a lifelong resident of the Santa Fe community, passed away peacefully with her devoted husband by her side. Born on Valentine’s Day, 1945, in Maury County, Tennessee, Nancy was the daughter of the late Olen and Oma Bradford Sutherland.
Nancy’s roots ran deep in Santa Fe, where she lived her entire life, finding joy and fulfillment in the...
Jacqueline Pope Kelley
Dec 12, 2024
Jacqueline Pope Kelley departed this life on December 12, 2024, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born in Walker County, Georgia, to the late Jack Pope and Reva Kelley Pope, Jacqueline’s remarkable journey was defined by her sharp intellect, creativity, a passion for learning, and zest for life.
A scholar at heart, Jacqueline received an Associate of Arts degree from Georgia Southern College, a...
Albert Charles Watson
Dec 10, 2024
Albert Charles Watson, Jr., age 63, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.
The care of Mr. Albert Charles Watson, Jr. and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Williams Funeral Home. To share words of comfort and condolences, please visit www.williamsfh.com
Faye Davis
Dec 9, 2024
Faye Davis, age 92, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Mount Pleasant Health and Rehab in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.
Faye was born on December 24, 1932, to the late Lucy Henson Stewart who later married Robert Stewart. She and Willie Wright Davis were married many wonderful years before God called him home. She worked as a homemaker and as an...
Jerry L. Craig
Dec 8, 2024
Jerry L. Craig, age 57, passed away on December 8, 2024, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, Tennessee. Jerry was born on March 1, 1967, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Floyd Albert Craig, Sr. and Norma Evans Knox.
A proud patriot, Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy after graduating high school, dedicating his service to our nation. He...
Beth Zaunbrecher
Dec 7, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Zaunbrecher, lovingly known as "Beth," ascended to her Heavenly home on December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 30, 1982, in Cass City, Michigan, Beth was the cherished daughter of Robert and Debra Stevens Brinkman.
Beth graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a milestone that marked the beginning of...
Bobby Ray Lemay
Dec 6, 2024
Bobby Ray Lemay, 75, of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on December 20, 1948, in Mount Pleasant, he was the son of the late Johnny W. Lemay and Martha Pierce Lemay.
Bobby was a devoted family man who centered his life around the people he loved. Whether...
Tildon Lee Workman Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Tildon Lee Workman Jr. passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of 70, surrounded by his beloved wife, daughters, and grandchildren. Born on April 4, 1954, Lee lived a life full of love, service, and adventure. He was a proud U.S. Marine who served from 1971 to 1976 during the Vietnam War as an E5 sergeant. His time...
Betty Lou Jacobs
Dec 5, 2024
Resting in the Mountains
Betty Lou Jacobs, age 72, returned to the embrace of the Mountain on December 5, 2024, passing peacefully at her home in Tracy City, TN, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late James Frederick “Fritz” Scharer and Joyce Nina (Cagle) Scharer. At a young age, Betty found her heart and...
Caleb Rooker
Dec 5, 2024
Caleb Rooker passed away on December 5, 2024, in Giles County, Tennessee. Born on April 16, 1999, in Columbia, Tennessee, Caleb was the beloved son of Chris and Diana Rooker.
An avid outdoorsman, Caleb found his greatest joys in nature. He loved wading in the river, fishing, hunting, and setting up deer cameras to observe wildlife in their element. Caleb also...
Ann Vandiver
Dec 4, 2024
Margaret Ann “Nan” Vandiver, age 82, passed away peacefully, on December 4, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Ann, the daughter of the late James and Josephine Grooms, was born January 8, 1942. She graduated from Hay Long High School in 1960, and in the years after graduating she worked as a secretary at the Mt. Pleasant...
Margaret Raymond
Dec 4, 2024
Margaret Marie Kelley Staggs Raymond, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on December 4, 2024, at the home of her granddaughter in Unionville, surrounded by the love of her family.
Margaret was born on September 12, 1933, in the Williamsport area to the late Herbert and Eliza Potts Kelley. She was a woman...
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