Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Ralph Dennis Orr
Aug 9, 2026
Ralph Dennis Orr, age 70, resident of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at his home.
Dennis was born March 8, 1956, in Columbia, Tennessee, and was the son of the late Josephine Simmons Orr and the late William P. Orr. He grew up in Columbia and served as a deputy with the Maury County Sheriff's Department, later...
Clay Alley
Aug 18, 2026
Millard Clay Alley, 64, a Maury County resident passed away at his home on August 18th, 2026, after battling extended illnesses.
He was born to parents; Malcolm Rice Alley and Viney (Bonnie) Melissa Thomason Alley of Columbia and was the youngest of 8 children. Clay had lived in Riverside with his life partner Pam Jackson for the past 18 years. His...
George Anthony Tyrone Hudspeth
Aug 18, 2026
George Anthony Tyrone Hudspeth, age 61, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on August 18, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
George was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He will be remembered for his service, dedication, and the impact he made on the lives of those who knew...
Cindy Elayne Smithson
Aug 16, 2026
Cindy Elayne Smithson, age 63, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at 7:38 p.m. at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee Surrounded by her loving family.
Cindy was born in Dunlap, Tennessee on September 29, 1962, to the late Larry Flynn and Judy Brewer. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed...
Caleb Shane Hodges
Aug 13, 2026
Caleb Shane Hodges, age 48, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center, just two days shy of his 49th birthday.
Born on August 15, 1977, in Nashville, Tennessee, Caleb was the son of the late George Edward Hodges and the late Pamela Kay Tomlin Hodges. He spent many years working in...
Brenda Kaye Ragsdale
Aug 12, 2026
Brenda Kaye Ragsdale, age 67, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Born on October 5, 1958, in Williamson County, Tennessee, Brenda was the daughter of the late Billy James Ragsdale and the late Katherine Gladys Mosley Ragsdale. She worked as a caregiver at Belvedere Senior Living of 17 years, where her caring nature...
Karen Goodall
Aug 12, 2026
Karen Goodall, age 73 of Columbia, TN, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. She spent her final weeks sharing time & memories with her family & friends who all loved & cared for her. A beloved wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on in the hearts of all who...
Jerry Gulley
Aug 8, 2026
Jerry Wendell Gulley, age 82, resident of Athens, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his residence.
Jerry will be placed in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at 2:00pm.
Jerry was born February 4, 1944, in Limestone County, Alabama and was the son of the late Lon Gulley and the late Florence Powers Gulley. He was...
James Michael Gregory
Aug 7, 2026
James Michael Gregory of Spring Hill, TN passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026. Jim was 85 years old. He will be laid to rest in the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Ln, Nashville, TN 37221, on August 11, 2026 at 1:00pm. Born in Lakeland Florida, Jim retired as a Senior Chief in the United States...
Priscilla Elaine Knight
Aug 3, 2026
Priscilla Elaine Knight, age 78, wife of Gerald Wayne Knight, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at NHC Columbia.
Born on December 5, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, Elaine was the daughter of the late Vallas Alan Braswell and the late Lillie Mai Aldridge Braswell. In December of 1963, she married Gerald Wayne Knight. Elaine’s...
Carolyn Joan Paul
Aug 3, 2026
Carolyn Joan Davis Paul, at the age of 87, left her earthly home for her heavenly home on August 3, 2026. She was born on August 23, 1938, to the late Leon and Elizabeth Morgan Davis. Carolyn was blessed with many talents. She always felt these talents were gifts from God. Her 12 years of education were at the schools...
Mary Ruth Wilson
Aug 2, 2026
Mary Ruth Wilson, age 84, resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Doyle Hurst officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 12:00 PM until the 2:00 PM service hour. Burial will follow...
Branford Lee Collins
Aug 1, 2026
Branford "Rip" Collins, 85, of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away at his home on August 1, 2026, after a short illness. He was surrounded by love and the comfort of family.
Born with a generous heart and quick wit, Rip spent his life serving others through his work. He was married to Betty Collins for 39 years, a partnership marked by devotion,...
Deanna "Dee" Brewington Currie
Jul 31, 2026
Deanna “Dee” Brewington Currie was born on November 30, 1959, in Oakland, California, and was the daughter of the late Billy Earl and Nellie Faye Brewington. After a valiant battle with a serious illness, she passed away on July 31, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
On July 11, 1981, she married David Currie, and together they shared forty-five wonderful years....
Maria ReRe Harris
Jul 30, 2026
Maria “ReRe” Harris, age 45, of Columbia, TN passed away July 30, 2026, in Columbia, TN. Maria was born May 13, 1981, to the late Charles Raymond Ozment Jr and Lisa Darlene Lovell Chapman who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her 2 grandmothers, Sarah Lovell Ray and Dorothy Ann McCormack. She was a...
Ida Faye Fowler
Jul 30, 2026
Ida Faye Fowler, age 83, affectionately known by many as “Faye Mama,” and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her residence.
Born on June 23, 1943, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Faye Mama was the daughter of the late Leslie & Bessie Layne. She spent many years as a talented beautician before later working in...
Mickey G. Kelley
Jul 29, 2026
Mickey G. Kelley, age 66, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at NHC Columbia.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM at NHC Columbia. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 PM until the service hour at NHC Columbia.
Born on November 19, 1959, in Maury County,...
Barry Dwayne Spain
Jul 28, 2026
Barry Spain, age 72 of Columbia, died July 28, 2026. He was the son of the late William Dorris “Billy” Spain, Jr and the late Edna Lucille “Luci” Tomlinson Dulaney.
Barry is survived by his son: Jason of Lewisburg; a daughter: Terri Amanda Spain; and siblings: William A. “Tony” (Susan) Spain, James Randall “Jay” (Kathy Bills) Spain, Timmy (Christy) Spain, Edwin...
Jourdon Anglin
Jul 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jourdon Anglin a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Donnie Davis officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday...
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