Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Kenneth Ray Belew
Jul 22, 2025
Kenneth Ray Belew, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on July 19, 2025, at his home. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, to James and Mary Belew, Kenneth was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Wayne Chappell
Jul 21, 2025
Wayne Chappell, age 85, passed away on July 21, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He was born on January 29, 1940, in Maury County to the late Maury Paul Chappell and Viola Adams Chappell.
Wayne worked at Monsanto for over 35 years before his retirement as a maintenance supervisor. Wayne was a hardworking man with a strong...
Chris Butler
Jul 20, 2025
Christopher Charles Butler, age 61, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Chris was a kind, thoughtful, and generous soul whose presence brought warmth and light to everyone around him. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, and his memory will be cherished always.
Cheryl Paige Que
Jul 19, 2025
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Beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt, Cheryl Paige Que passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her cherished family. Friends and supporters in Spring Hill, Tennessee, lifted her up with constant prayers and countless acts of kindness, charity, and goodwill.
Born on February 5, 1992, in Boynton Beach, Florida, Cheryl was the...
James Vernon Beardsley
Jul 14, 2025
James Vernon (Jim) Beardsley, Sr. formerly of Sterling, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, on July 14, 2025.
Born April 18, 1937, to the late Glenn and Tina Beardsley, Jim lived a life defined by integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything he did. A U.S. Navy veteran and retired air traffic controller, he was best known...
Jose Garduno
Jul 13, 2025
Jose Vaca Garduno passed away peacefully at his home in Columbia, Tennessee on July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 11, 1980, to Ricardo and Maria Vaca, Jose was a devoted husband, a beloved friend, and a cherished member of the community.
He shared 24 wonderful years with his wife, Lucia, building a life filled with love,...
Margaret J Smotherman
Jul 11, 2025
Margaret Jane Brothers Smotherman, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was 65 years old.
She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Smotherman; her devoted son Nicholas Collier, and his wife Jessica; and her treasured grandsons Nathaniel Jackson Gray...
Ashlee Summer McPeak
Jul 10, 2025
Ashlee Summer McPeak, 34, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, tragically passed away on July 10, 2025, in Vermillion, Ohio. Born on April 4, 1991, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Randy and April McPeak, Ashlee was a vibrant, compassionate, and fiercely independent woman whose presence left an impression on all who met her.
Ashlee had a deep love for nature and all living things,...
Raymond Dupuis
Jul 8, 2025
Raymond Dupuis, 64, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025.
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Raymond made Columbia his home in 2006. A hardworking and dedicated entrepreneur, he ran his own cleaning service since 2010, building lasting relationships through his reliability, kindness, and strong work ethic.
Raymond had a deep love for travel, often seeking out new places and experiences that brought...
Larry Dick
Jul 6, 2025
Larry Dick, 65, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. Born in Los Angeles, California on August 4, 1959 to Henry and Alice Dick. Larry was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend.
Larry is survived by his children: Chris Dial, Jonathan Banks, Amanda Dick, Beyonica Audette, and Kayla (Brandon) Reeves. He was the proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren: Kendall, Andrew,...
Connie Zarate
Jul 6, 2025
Connie Zarate, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in October 1937 to Jake and Grace Sanchez, Connie lived a life marked by love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ismael Zarate, with whom she shared a rich and enduring...
Linda Diane Morales
Jul 6, 2025
Linda Diane Morales, age 68, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Her kind heart, unwavering work ethic, and deep love for family leave behind a legacy cherished by all who knew her.
Born to Gilbert and Andrea Martinez, Linda was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by...
Susan Swann
Jul 3, 2025
Susan Swann, age 77, from Laurium, MI, passed away on July 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Ruth Swann. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home. www.williamsfh.org
Billy Rogers
Jul 3, 2025
Billy Rogers, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbia, Tennessee, on July 3, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1936, in Columbia to the late Elvin Horace Rogers, Sr. and Rachel Scoggin Rogers.
Billy proudly served in the United States Air Force before returning home to build a successful business. He owned and operated Rogers Plumbing and...
Maura Jeanne Lipp
Jun 25, 2025
Dr. Maura Lipp (51), a devoted wife, fiercely loyal friend, and one of the most brilliant pulmonary/critical care and hospice - palliative care physicians of her generation, passed away surrounded by love.
Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Lipp and Anne Clavin. She is survived by her loving husband, Jose Conrrado of...
Charles P Rogers
Jun 25, 2025
Charles P. “Buddy” Rogers, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. Known as “Buddy,” he brought joy, laughter, and warmth to everyone he met. He was known for his big smile, playful spirit, and the ability to turn any moment into a lighthearted one.
Buddy was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Betty Ann Rogers,...
Willodyne Hines
Jun 24, 2025
Willodyne Hines, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Marietta, Georgia home she shared with her niece, Judy Walden (Marty). She was born on March 27, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Ida Mae Skillern and Reece McOra Hines who was a master mechanic. Until a fall in early May, she had enjoyed good health and...
Tracy Mosley
Jun 24, 2025
On June 22, 2025, Tracy Elizabeth Mosley suffered a severe medical emergency while enjoying one of her favorite pastimes ----swimming in the pool. On June 24, 2025, she left her Earthly Family to go live with her Heavenly Father after performing one of her many selfless acts — donating the gift of life. She worked as a CNA at Crockett...
Michael Edward Childress
Jun 23, 2025
Micheal Childress, 63, of Columbia, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2025.
Known affectionately as “Mike” to his friends and family, he was a man of simple pleasures and a big heart. Born to the late James and Elissa Childress, Mike grew up with a love for the outdoors, a passion for rock and roll music, and...
Jack Patterson
Jun 23, 2025
Jack Lane Patterson, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee on June 23, 2025. Born on October 28, 1964, in Riley, Kansas, Jack was the beloved son of the late Douglas and Annalesse Patterson.
A hardworking man with a deep love for the land, Jack spent much of his life as a truck driver. He found...
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