Recent Obituaries in Columbia, Tennessee
Melvin Gilbert Attkisson, Jr.
Aug 18, 2020
Melvin G. Attkisson Jr., of the Mt. Pleasant community, passed away on August 18, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1938, to the late Melvin G. Attkisson Sr. and Eura Davis Attkisson. Melvin was born and raised in Mt. Pleasant. He was a graduate of the class of 1957, Haylong High School, where he was a member of FFA...
David Lawrence Tuleen
Aug 16, 2020
David Lawrence Tuleen, beloved son of Lawrence and Alma Tuleen, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on August 16. David obtained his doctorate degree from the University of Illinois, where he met and married the love of his life, Jean Brummer. In 1963, he was recruited by Vanderbilt University to teach organic chemistry. At Vanderbilt he developed...
Mary Alice Parsons
Aug 14, 2020
Mary Alice Parsons, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Alice was born on December 15, 1933 in Maury County, Tennessee to the late James H. Jones and Gertrude Adams Jones. She was married to the late William “Peck” Wayne Parsons. The family will visit with friends and family on Monday, August 17,...
James Howard Chapman
Aug 14, 2020
James Howard Chapman, age 77, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at his residence in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. James was born on July 10, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee to Lester and Beatrice Odom Chapman. James married Rosemary Boshears on September 3, 1963. He was a joy to be around. James never stopped until you had a smile on...
Leanna I Peters
Aug 13, 2020
Leanna I. Peters, age 62, of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Thursday, August 13, at her residence. Leanna was born May 23, 1958, in Lawrenceburg, the daughter of the later Coy McDonald and Veda Bonner McDonald. She was a registered nurse and was a member of the Choats Creek Methodist Church. Leanna is survived by her son; Joshua and his wife...
Randall Clark Scott
Aug 12, 2020
Randall "Guitar" Clark Scott, age 66, life-long resident of Columbia sadly passed on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Randall was born on September 12, 1953, to the late Boyd and Gladys Scott. From a young age, Randall was very musically inclined. By the age of 8, he became a multi-talented musician. Throughout his life his passion for music only increased, sharing...
Helen Lucille Smith
Aug 11, 2020
Helen Lucille Bailey Smith, age 80, passed away on August 11, 2020, at Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN. Helen was born on October 07, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, TN to her late parents Clarence Lee and Emily Rosalee Melton Bailey. At a young age Helen's family moved to California where she was a picker in orange groves. Helen moved back to...
Phillip Barry Burns
Aug 7, 2020
Phillip Barry Burns, 56, passed away on August 7, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Phillip was born on January 13, 1964, to the late Paul Burns and Norma Tucker Burns in Columbia, Tennessee. He worked at Kroger for 12 years along with working at Barton Tires in Henryville for more than 30 years. Phillip was a kind, generous, hardworking,...
Edward Wayne Tanksley
Aug 6, 2020
Edward Wayne Tanksley, of Santa Fe, passed away on August 6, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1966, to parents Charles Tanksley and Betty Vaughn in Nashville, Tennessee. Wayne is survived by his sons, Edward Tanksley (Kimberly), Jeffery Bryant, and Paul Perger Daughters, Christina Tanksley and Abby Briscoe Grandsons: Bryce Nicholson,Terry Tanksley, and Marley Pennington Granddaughter, Dixie Baggett Sisters,...
Janet Marie Harrison
Aug 4, 2020
Janet Marie Harrison, 76, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on August 4, 2020. She was born to parents Omer Collins and Marie Pierson in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by her loving husband; Larry Harrison of Mount Pleasant; daughter: Sherri (William) Huitt; sons: Larry E. (Andrea) Harrison, and William Harrison; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Michael, Robert, Victoria, Cain, William, Kimberly, Isaac, Brenlee,...
Lois Mae Nassar
Aug 4, 2020
Lois Mae Nassar, age 63, resident of Hohenwald, TN, passed away on August 4, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Lois was born December 2, 1956, in San Fernando, CA, the daughter of the late John Bedell and Agnes Otto Bedell. She loved listening to and singing all types of music, enjoyed crocheting and in her spare time she liked...
Olivia Diane Mabry
Aug 3, 2020
Diane Mabry, age 57, went home to be with her Lord suddenly Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born in Columbia, TN November 26, 1962 to the late Jim Burns Smith and Peggy Ann Willis Smith. Diane grew up in Maury County, graduating from Columbia Central High School with the class of 1981. Even from a young age, she was...
John Allen Mcdonald
Aug 2, 2020
John Allen McDonald, age 84, passed away on August 02, 2020, in Smyrna, TN. John was born on May 25, 1936, in Nashville, TN to his late parents Aries Frank and Mary Louise Eastham McDonald. The family will celebrate John's life in private. Williams Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. You may send the family your...
Jessica Marie Lint-Sonnier
Aug 1, 2020
Jessica Marie Lint-Sonnier, 45, passed away suddenly August 01, 2020. Jessica was born on August 09, 1974 in Howell, MI to parents Robert Joseph Lint and Peggie Lint-Lauzon. Jessica was a person with a huge heart. She would give anyone the shirt off her back, last cent in her pocket, and a place to crash. Her family lovingly described even...
Terry Orton
Jul 30, 2020
Terry Elvis Orton, 56, passed away on July 30, 2020. He was born in Columbia, to parents William E. Orton and Betty A. Gibson. He worked as a master barber, automotive business owner and salesman. Terry loved to ride his Harley, listen to music, and pray for those he loved. He is survived by his six children, fourteen grandchildren, brother...
Sheila Eddlemon
Jul 29, 2020
Sheila Charles Eddlemon, 77, resident of Columbia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2020. Born November 28, 1942, in Columbia, TN. She was the daughter of the late Horace Henderson and Mary Pilkinton Henderson. Sheila was a very loving mother and wife to her late husband, James Hazel Eddlemon. She worked as an accountant at...
Ruth Olivia Simmons
Jul 29, 2020
On July 29th, 2020 Mrs. Ruth Olivia Bell Simmons was granted her angel wings. She was born on May 17th, 1962 in Columbia,TN to Joe and Linda Bell. She is survived by her loving husband Bobby J. Simmons whom she married on June 24th, 2005. She was mom and best friend to her three daughters, Aimee Denise (Scot) Baldwin, Amanda...
William Michael Cooper
Jul 29, 2020
William Michael Cooper, age 47, passed away suddenly July 29, 2020 in Shelbyville, TN. William was born September 13, 1972 in Columbia, TN to William Cooper and the late Anne Putnam. Mike has always been the type of person who wasn't afraid to try anything, at least once. He was a man of many talents working several different over his...
Patsy Maxine Hunter
Jul 29, 2020
Patsy Maxine Hunter, age 64, passed away on July 29, 2020, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Patsy was born on April 12, 1956, in Hohenwald, TN, to her late parents James Taylor and Mary Ruth Clayton Stutts. Patsy retired this year from her job as a Cafeteria Manager at Crockett Elementary School. She was an anointed leader, she...
Johnnie Lee Lightfoot, Sr.
Jul 27, 2020
Johnnie Lee Lightfoot, Sr., age 93, passed away on July 27, 2020, at his home surrounded by family in Columbia, TN. Johnnie was born on January 08, 1927, in Tullahoma, TN, to his late parents Levi Alexander and Annie Mae Lowhorn Lightfoot. Johnnie spent time working as a Welder/Pipefitter working for the local Union. He worked on many large scale...
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