Columbia Central High School Tennessee Alumni Obituaries

David Earl Wardrop 82 of Sayre PA went to be with his son in heaven on January 3 2026 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Born June 3 1943 in Bloomsburg PA Dave was the son of the late Earl Shirley Wardrop and Mae Don Gensel. A beloved husband father brother Pappy and friend Daves...

LEWISTON Eric G. Holmes 48 of Auburn slipped away on Wednesday June 18 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He gained his education from various schools in the Central Valley receiving his GED and a trade in welding through the Job Corps in Wolf Creek Ore. Later he pursued a career in lathin...

Robert Chester Morse ladies man foodie smart dresser and weathered traveler passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 13 2022. Robert or Bob to family and friends was a home gardener who grew his own vegetables for canning long before chefs around the country created the farmtotable movement. Des...

At the age of four Adrienne with her parents moved to Sunnyside Washington where her dad was manager of Lee Semon Mens Wear. She received her early education in Sunnyside and graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1951. She attended Stephens College in Columbia Missouri and then Central Washington ...

Charles Edward Straker of Zanesville OH died January 27 2026. He was 91. Charles was born on June 16 1934 in Zanesville to parentsB. Robert and Marguerite Ackert Straker. He graduated from Zanesville High School Class of 1952 and attended The Ohio State University. He was the owner and CEO of Buckey...

East Greenbush Lennon Marie The family of Marie Lennon Caruso would like to share her passing on January 21 2026 at the age of 102. Born on September 25 1923 to her parents Samuel Sarah Caruso in Whitehall NY. She is predeceased by her parents as well as her brothers Frank Joseph Charles Caruso ...

In Loving Memory of Thomas Francis Yarnall 76 who passed away February 5th 2026. He has left behind a legacy of love dedication and quiet impact that will be felt for generations. Tom was born June 23 1949 in Cumberland Maryland. He was a devoted husband and father whose greatest joy was his family....

Gary Lee Crawford age 73 of Fairview Heights IL born on March 29 1952 in Johnstown PA died on Monday January 26 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital North St. Louis MO. Gary received his bachelors degree in 1973 from St. Louis University. He formerly worked at Emerson Electric and McDonnell Douglas both i...

Louis S. Lou Cestra 93 entered into eternal life on Saturday July 19 2025 at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington New Jersey with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Syracuse New York son of the late Luciano and Susie ne Vano Cestra he lived in the Westerleigh section of Staten Islan...

Jerome W. Jerry Brendel 83 of DuBois Nursing Home DuBois and formerly of Second Avenue Johnsonburg passed away Monday morning January 12 2026 at DuBois Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Jerry was born October 1 1942 in St. Marys a son to the late George L. and Eileen Hoffman Brendel. On Sept...

Ellis Patton Hetzer, the one and only “Pat,” entered the perfect beyond of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 21, 2025, following a short illness and transitory journey through UK Kings Daughters Medical Center. He left us to meet his forevermore sweetheart, “Doe,” and angling buddies at the b...

Marissa Elizabeth Etwaroo RN age 27 was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday January 22 2026 after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma bile duct cancer. Marissa attended Rose Acres Elementary School Holman Middle School and graduated from Pattonville High Schoo...

Mr. Leroy Hill Jr affectionately known as Wee Wee was born on July 24. 1976. He was born to Ms.Betty Ashford and the late Leroy Hill Sr. On Sunday November 23 2025 Leroy peacefully departed fromthis earthly realm at Providence Northeast Hospital in Columbia South Carolina. Leroy was educated in the ...

Lakeland John Wesley Best 92 of Lakeland Florida passed away of natural causes on Wednesday January 21 2026 at Breezy Hills Rehab Center in Lakeland. John was born February 27 1933 in Greenfront Alabama on a farm. His parents were James Roy and Emma Jane Messer Best. He was baptized at Liberty Bapti...

Clark "Peat" Crapps 80 passed away of natural causes on the morning of Sunday January 25 2026 at his home in Lake City Columbia County Florida. Peat was born in Shamrock Dixie County Florida on September 30 1945 of parents Porter Claude Jr and Winifred Virginia Crapps. He spent his infancy in Melros...

On Wednesday January 21 2026 God called home one of his most prized possessions. Jessie Lee Coleman Munk" as he was so affectionately known was born in Waverly Virginia on May 11 1952. Jessie was the 3rd child born to the late Arthur Coleman and Hattie Coleman Gwaltney. He fought until the very end ...

Graveside services for Joe Eddie Brunt 86 of College Station TX will be held at 1000 AM on Saturday January 10 2026 at Weaver Cemetery with John Grigsby officiating. Visitation will be held the evening prior Friday January 9 2026 from 500 PM until 700 PM at Taylor Funeral Home. He was born September...

Elizabeth Ann Demers 73 of Valatie New York passed away on January 1st 2026 with herfamily by her side at St. Peters Hospital in Albany New York. Beth was born in Hudson New York to Walter David Demers and Carrie Mae Mazal Demerson February 27th 1952. She went to Ichabod Crane Central High School an...

Newtown PA Gordon Lennox Pinney 92 formerly of Voorheesville passed away on January 8 2026 in Newtown PA. Gordon was born in Rensselaer NY to Marion Lennox and Edward Pinney on June 2 1933. He grew up in East Greenbush NY and attended Columbia High School. Gordon enlisted in the US Navy in 1951 was...

Jack A. Shultz 82 of Exchange passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday December 30 2025 at home. Born February 7 1943 in Almedia Columbia Co. PA he was a son of the late Jack C. and Doris S. Greenly Shultz. On June 20 1964 he married the former Betty J. Welliver and together they celebrate...

Charlene H McIntosh 76 of Maryville MO died November 15 2025 at the Maryville Living Center in Maryville. Charlene was born on August 19 1949 in Cameron MO to Charles H. and Darlene Winslow McIntosh. They preceded her in death. She grew up in Hamilton MO graduating from Penney High School with the c...