Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Myrtle Geneva Swaner
Sep 22, 2020
Myrtle Geneva Swaner, age 94, Mt. Pleasant, TN, wife of John Swaner, passed away Tuesday, September 22 in her home with a loving family by her side. Death was from a massive stroke. Survivors include: Her Spouse of 60 years, John L. Swaner, Children—Donna Susan Swaner, Kathy Barker, Grandchildren—Jeff (Amy) Burress, Jared (Kendra) Smith, Josh (Brenda) Fowler, Brent (Merida) Barker,...
Robert Owen Burns
Sep 22, 2020
Robert Burns, age 90 passed away at his home in Culleoka on September 22, 2020. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. A Service in honor of Robert will be held at 3:00 pm the same day. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral Home &...
William "Will" Gibson
Sep 21, 2020
William H. Gibson, age 56, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer. "Will" as he was better known, was born July 11, 1964, in Columbia, TN to the late Howard Lee "H.L." Gibson and Mary Cothran Gibson. Will was the kind of person that tried to make the most...
James William Vaughn
Sep 20, 2020
James William Vaughn, age 79, passed away on September 20, 2020, at NHC Maury Regional in Columbia, TN. James was born on June 01, 1941, in Hohenwald, TN, to his late parents James Robert and Ethel Lee Himes Vaughn. James is better known as "Wig," or "Wiggy" worked in construction and on the farm all his life. A memorial service...
Marguerite Porter
Sep 19, 2020
Marguerite Hooten Porter, resident of The Bridge in Columbia and former longtime resident of the Carter's Creek community, returned to her Heavenly Father on September 19, 2020. Born on July 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Spivey Hooten and Anna Winchester Hooten. Marguerite was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was married for...
Timothy Webb
Sep 17, 2020
Timothy Lee Webb, age 53, passed away at his home, surrounded by those he loved most, on Friday, September 17, 2020. Tim was born February 5, 1967 in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late Wallace Webb and Lura Jenkins Keeton. Tim has always been a caring person. He is the kind of person who has never met a stranger. If you...
Vera M Adams
Sep 17, 2020
Vera M Adams, 79, passed away on September 17, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. A service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 2 pm at Williams Funeral home in Columbia. The family will receive friends prior to service from 12-2 p.m. Burial will follow at Arlington cemetery. Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting...
Eddie Glasco
Sep 16, 2020
Eddie Eugene Glasco, 73, resident of Columbia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 16, 2020. Born July 21, 1947. He was the son of the late James R. Glasco and Dimple M. Putnam Glasco. Eddie was an avid sportsman. He loved fishing, hunting, and metal detecting. He enjoyed playing Blue Grass and Country music. He loved...
Laverne Margaret Holste
Sep 16, 2020
LaVerne Margaret Holste, age 94, passed away on September 16, 2020, at Hickory Hills Alzheimers Specialty Care in Hendersonville, TN. LaVerne was born on April 09, 1926, in IL to her late parents Arthur and Ella Ladendorf. LaVerne worked for United Airlines for 25 years. She would retire after leaving them. A service will be held at a later date...
Leah Kristin Hayward
Sep 15, 2020
Leah Kristin Hayward, age 32, passed away on September 15, 2020, in her home in Columbia, TN, after a long, hard-fought battle with Leukemia. Leah was born on October 07, 1987, in Newport News, VA, to her parents Janet Mountcastle and the late Harold L. Hayward. Leah graduated from Tennessee Technology Center and worked to become an LPN. She spent...
Ellen Reeves
Sep 15, 2020
Ellen Reeves, beloved wife of Del Reeves, Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music entertainer, died peacefully at her home on September 15, 2020. The couple met in Modesto, California and married onstage at the county fair in 1956 after a whirlwind romance that continued until his death in 2007. She was an integral part of his musical success, supporting...
Raymond Paul Burns, Sr.
Sep 14, 2020
Raymond Paul Burns, age 82, of Lewisburg, TN went to be with the Lord Monday, September 14, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center due to a stroke of the brain. He was born Aug. 24, 1938 to the late Odie and Louise Burns of Santa Fe, TN. Raymond was married to Rethia Faye Ward in the early 80’s and they...
Audrey Virginia Nichols
Sep 14, 2020
Audrey Virginia Wood Nichols, age 101, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at NHC Maury in Columbia, TN. Audrey was born in Mt. Pleasant, TN June 8, 1919 to the late Charlie and Kate Wood. Throughout Audrey's life the world has changed and changed again. Though the climate of the world shifted and history was made she chose to spend...
Lynn Carol Jordan
Sep 13, 2020
Lynn Carol Jordan, age 66, passed away on September 13, 2020, in her family's home with them by her side. Lynn was born on February 13, 1954, in Memphis, TN, to her late parents Elmer Frank Jordan and Thelma Marie Fink Bennett. Lynn worked as a Wound Care Nurse in the Southaven, Mississippi. Lynn was passionate about being a caregiver...
Oscar A. Hernandez
Sep 12, 2020
Oscar Augusto Hernandez, age 63, went to be with his creator on September 12, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. Oscar was born on December 11, 1956, in Guatemala City, to his late parents Miguel Angel and Camilla Mendez Hernandez Catuc. Oscar worked for the Maury County School system in Maintenance for many years. He spent time...
Carol Jean Brown
Sep 10, 2020
Carol Jean Brown, age 77, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center September 10, 2020. Carol was born October 10, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late John and Charlotte Klecha. The family will receive friends on September 16, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, TN. A Celebration of Carol’s life will follow...
Sarah Ann White
Sep 9, 2020
Sarah Ann White, age 84, passed away at her home Wednesday, September 9, 2020, surrounded by family. Sarah was born in the hills of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee September 11, 1935, to the late Izar Andrew Workman and Maggie Ann Woods. Sarah knew from a young age what it was to work hard. She left school in the fifth grade to...
Sandra Ellen Warren
Sep 8, 2020
Sandra Heiss Warren of Spring Hill, TN passed away on September 8, 2020, after a brief hospitalization with lung cancer. She was 69. Sandi was born to Donald Lee and Mary Rayburn Heiss on June 5, 1951, in O'Neill, Nebraska. On November 1, 1969, she married Herb Warren in Hastings, Nebraska. They remained married until his passing in 2010. Sandi...
Dennis Allen White
Sep 8, 2020
Dennis Allen White, age 79, passed away surrounded by family at home Tuesday, September 8, 2020. A private service for Dennis will be held at a later date.
Rickey Johnson
Sep 8, 2020
Rickey Johnson, age 66, passed away in his home early in the year. Rickey was born on February 26, 1954, in Franklin, TN, to his late parents Robert Carothers and Annie E. Johnson here in the middle Tennessee area. Rickey was a graduate of Franklin High School and enlisted to serve his country in the United States Army. After serving...
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