Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Richard Wilson Grissom
Apr 20, 2021
Richard Wilson Grissom, age 70, passed away on April 20, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Richard was born on March 11, 1951, in Columbia, TN to parents Victor and Carolyn Keys Grissom. The family will receive friends Friday, April 23rd, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, TN. A private...
William John Marshall
Apr 18, 2021
William "Bill" John Marshall, age 91, passed away on April 18, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Bill was born on July 08, 1929, in Glen Ridge, NJ to parents Malcolm and Theresa Marshall. Bill grew up in Verona, New Jersey. As a young man, he always dreamed of being in law enforcement. When he was old...
James Ernest Burgess
Apr 18, 2021
James "Red" Ernest Burgess, age 83, passed away on April 18, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. James "Red" was born on January 20, 1938, in Valdosta, GA to parents Ernest and Rachel Burgess. James "Red" was a proud Mason. Red was working as a maintenance man for the General Motors plant until his retirement. James "Red"...
Mary Elizabeth Clines
Apr 18, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Clines passed away in Clayton, NC on April 18, 2021. Graveside services to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, TN. She is survived by Donna L Shelton, David E Clines (Nancy) Grandchildren Stephen Shelton (Amy), Sarah Shelton Bartlett, (Will), Gina Marie Clines and Lauren D. Hostettler (Chris) and one...
William Allison Allen
Apr 18, 2021
William Allison "Al" Allen, age 83, passed away on April 18, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. William was born on September 25, 1937, in Maury County to the late John Harvey and Tempie Rochelle Allen. When William was a young boy, he met the love of his life in 1st grade and knew one day she...
Karen Michelle Meece
Apr 18, 2021
Karen Michelle Lee Meece, age 51, passed away on April 18th, 2021, in Columbia, TN. Karen was born on March 6th, 1970, in Scottsboro, AL to Susan Gilliam Lee and the late Hubert Harrison Lee. When it comes to describing Karen with one word, it would be impossible. Karen is a strong-willed, feisty, ball of fire with a huge heart...
Dora Ann Swafford
Apr 18, 2021
Dora Ann Foster Swafford, age 86, resident of Lakeway Terrace, Spring Hill, TN, passed away on April 18, 2021. Dora was born on September 21, 1934 in Maury County, Tennessee to the late Milton H. Foster, Sr. and Lola Young Foster Moore. She was a graduate of Culleoka High School in 1952 and married Carlton D. Swafford on June 14,...
Myrtle Gennety Chapman
Apr 16, 2021
Myrtle Gennety Chapman, 95, passed from this life to be with Jesus on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehab in Mount Pleasant, TN. Myrtle was born on July 04, 1925, in Ollie Field, TN to Hugh and Meddie Copous McWilliams. She was married to the late John Aaron Chapman who passed away in 1976. She had...
Charles Thomas Palbas, Jr.
Apr 14, 2021
Charles Thomas Palbas Jr., age 74, passed away on April 14, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Charles was born on November 28, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Charles Palbas, Sr. and Ruth Johnson Palbas. Charles was a handyman. He spent his free time woodworking and doing carpentry on anything and everything, including outdoor structures....
Robert Melvin Downey
Apr 11, 2021
Robert Melvin Downey, age 64, passed away on April 11, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Robert was born on July 11, 1956, in Union City, TN to the late Frederick and Nona Helms Downey. If you saw Robert, you always knew you were in for a good time. Robert was the life of the party, always...
Eddie Lee Buchanan, Sr.
Apr 9, 2021
Eddie Lee Buchanan, Sr., age 71, passed away on April 09, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Eddie was born on April 26, 1949, in Columbia, TN to the late Berry and Nettie Maguire Buchanan. He served for two years in the Navy. He later when on to work as a material handler for the Nissan Company...
William Gardner Head
Apr 7, 2021
William Gardner Head, passed away on April 7, 2021, at the age of 93. He was the son of George Head and Fannie Mae Whitley, born on December 9, 1927, in Williamsport Tennessee. Following Gardner’s graduation from high school he went into the United States Army where he served honorably during WWII and Korean War. He was always a person...
Dorene Lawson Billingsley
Apr 5, 2021
Dorene "Dody" Billingsley, age 89, a resident of Camellia Drive, passed from this life surrounded by her family on Monday, April 5, 2021 at NHC Maury. A celebration of her life will be Monday, April 12 at 2 pm at Williams Funeral Home. Family visitation will be from 12 noon until service time at 2 pm. Dorene Lawson Billingsley was...
Deborah Sue Burgett
Apr 4, 2021
Deborah Sue Burgett, age 66, passed away peacefully at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Debbie was born August 3, 1954, in Lawrence County, Tennessee to Charles and Lois Nafe Richardson. Debbie was a free spirit that loved to get up and go. She was always ready to go, all she needed was a phone call or a moment’s...
Maegan Elizabeth Moore
Apr 4, 2021
Maegan Elizabeth Moore, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on April 04, 2021. Maegan was born on January 08, 1998, in Columbia, TN, and was supported and loved by her parents, David Anthony and Aimee Moore. Maegan was a bright light in any room. She carried her smile and her warmth everywhere she went. Always making new friends with her charismatic...
Melinda Blue
Apr 4, 2021
Melinda Blue, age 62, passed away on April 04, 2021, in Nashville, TN. Melinda was born on March 11, 1959, in Dyersburg, TN to parents David and Shirley Rollins Huey. Melinda adored her family and the wonders of the world. She will be greatly missed by all the lives she touched. Melinda is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Blue;...
Sylvia Jan England
Apr 4, 2021
Sylvia Jan England, age 80 passed away peacefully at her home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee surrounded by family Sunday, April 4, 2021. Jan was born in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee June 28, 1940, to the late Herbert and Audrey Wood Nichols. Jan grew up in the small town of Mount Pleasant where she lived most of her life. She graduated in 1959...
Philip Wayne Wheatley
Apr 3, 2021
Philip "Phil" Wayne Wheatley, age 43, passed away on April 03, 2021, in Nashville, TN. Philip was born on April 14, 1977, in Conway, South Carolina to parents Larry Wayne and Debi Greenwood Wheatley. At a young age, Phil wanted to serve his country and enlisted in the Army after graduating high school. With diligent hard work and drive, Phil...
Donna M. Meere
Apr 2, 2021
Donna M. Meere, age 49, passed away on April 02, 2021, at Life Care Center of Columbia in Columbia, TN. Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting with arrangements. You may send the family your sympathy or share your memories at williamsfh.com.
Maria Agnes Oneka
Mar 30, 2021
Maria Agnes Oneka, age 98, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at NHC Columbia in Columbia, Tennessee. Maria was born August 18, 1922, in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Michael Kinsler and Rosella Kuckenbecker Kinsler. Mary, as she was known by her family, was a kind and faithful woman. She attended St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Columbia, TN for...
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