Recent Obituaries in Spring Hill, Tennessee
Darrell Roy Pitzer
Sep 28, 2026
Darrell Roy Pitzer, 70, passed away on September 28, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, surrounded by family.
Darrell was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, to Vernard Gordon Pitzer and Freda Mae Umbach Pitzer on August 13, 1956. He married Jan Hodges, from Monroe, Louisiana, on May 20, 1978. He attended Sulphur High School and graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a bachelor's...
Eugene "Gene" Gunn Daly
Sep 24, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Gunn Daly, age 76 of Spring Hill, TN passed away on
September 24, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late George & Louise Daly.
Gene was an Eagle Scout and worked as the waterfront director at Camp Clyde (Parker Scout Reservation) in Central Minnesota. Gene received his bachelor's degree as well as his master’s degree from the...
Charles Winston Merritt, Jr.
Sep 24, 2026
Charles Winston Merritt, Jr passed away on September 24, 2026 in Columbia, Tennessee. Charles, known by those closest to him as Chuck, was born on November 19, 1954 in Dalton, Georgia to Charles Winston Sr and Bertice Lee Merritt.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Allison Merritt Bickers and Ross Bickers, Jr and beloved grandsons Ross and Elliot; sisters...
John Bowdoin Colmore
Sep 23, 2026
As one of his former students eloquently stated, "I doubt he ever fully understood the breadth of his influence. He was a stone cast into still water, sending ripples far beyond the point at which they began. His lessons and kindness remain in the lives of the many people he taught and befriended."
John Bowdoin Colmore “Papa”, 79, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed...
Wanda " Sparkles" Lastinger Milford
Sep 14, 2026
Mrs. Wanda Lastinger Milford (Sparkles), 72, of Spring Hill, TN, entered into rest on September 14, 2026.
Wanda was born on July 5, 1954 in Enigma, GA to Kennis & Peggy Lastinger. She grew up in Enigma and Tifton, Georgia before she moved to Brunswick, Georgia.
Wanda met the love of her life, Dale Milford, at Golden Isles Speedway and they married...
Ellie Elizabeth Taliaferro
Sep 7, 2026
Ellie Elizabeth Taliaferro, age 18, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on Monday, September 7th in Nashville, TN.
Ellie was born in Nashville, TN on April 4, 2008. She was the first grandchild on one side of her family and the first granddaughter on the other. We were in disbelief on the day she was born when her dad said in...
Katherine Louise Watkins
Sep 5, 2026
Katherine “Kathy” Louise Watkins, 72, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, following complications from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
Kathy was born in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to Clyde and Elise Yancey. She graduated from Spring Hill High School in 1973 and later earned an associate’s degree in business from Columbia State Community College.
Throughout her life, Kathy...
Robert Carl Tate
Sep 2, 2026
Robert “Bob” Tate, 90, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on September 2nd, 2026.
Robert was the youngest of five born in Salcedo, MO, to Orval and Daisy Tate on December 24th, 1935. He graduated from Sikeston High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1955 through 1958. Upon returning from service, his mother Daisy encouraged him to attend Sikeston...
Ronny G Brown
Sep 2, 2026
Ronny G. Brown, of Spring Hill, TN passed away September 2, 2026 at the age of 82 years old.
Ronny was born at home on March 7, 1944 in Pottsville, TN. He graduated from Spring Hill High School in 1961. He was voted the wittiest and best personality of his graduating class. He was a highly respected Professional Land Surveyor. He...
Roland Henry Bourke III
Aug 30, 2026
Roland Henry Bourke III, of Warwick, Virginia, passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 71 after fighting a three-year battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Born on April 22, 1955, Roland lived a life marked by devotion to his family, dedication to his work, and a steady commitment to caring for others.
Roland attended St. Francis University, where...
Robert Joseph Ariganello
Aug 23, 2026
Robert Joseph Ariganello, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on August 23, 2026, in Spring Hill at the age of 79. He was born on October 16, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware.
Bob built a long and accomplished career as a mechanical engineer, working for Scott Paper Co., Pillsbury Foods, ACH Foods, and the Hershey Co. over 44 years. He was a...
Deborah Elaine Thomason
Aug 20, 2026
Deborah “Debby” Mitchell Thomason
Debby Thomason, known as Nana by her beloved grandchildren, was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. All who knew her loved her with all their heart because she effortlessly led her life with grace and compassion. Debby went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 20, 2026. She was a native of Sulphur,...
Harley "Dean" Hillyard
Aug 18, 2026
Harley "Dean" Hillyard, 81, of Thompsons Station, TN left this life to go to his eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, August 18 due to a massive stroke.
Dean was born in Salina, Kansas, on February 4, 1945, to Dorothy and Harley Hillyard. Just a few months later, his family moved west to Southern California, where they settled in Santa Ana.
In...
James Glenn "Jimmy" Usher
Aug 14, 2026
James Glenn “Jimmy” Usher, age 81, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on August 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy was born on February 10, 1945, in Houston, Texas, to the late Louis and Gladys Usher. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas, from 1969...
Maria Medina
Aug 14, 2026
Maria Medina, age 89, of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, passed away on August 14, 2026 in Franklin, TN.
Maria was born in Lares, Puerto Rico to Bernardo and Esperanza Medina on April 17, 1937. She received her Nursing Attendant License from St. Luke’s Hospital Center in New York City. Maria spent her days raising her family, loving everyone, watching reality tv and...
Angela Piotrowski Greenwell
Jul 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Angela Piotrowski Greenwell
Angela Piotrowski Greenwell was born on March 14, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 in Spring Hill, Tennessee. She lived a life devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, education, and public service.
Angela's faith was the foundation of her life. She loved Jesus with...
Sam Shannon Fuller
Jul 20, 2026
Sam Shannon Fuller, known to those who loved him as Shannon, was born on November 30, 1975, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He was called home on July 20, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family and circle of friends who loved him deeply.
Shannon was a truly unique person whose presence left a lasting impression on everyone who...
Robert Gordon Street Jr.
Jul 15, 2026
Robert Gordon Street, Jr.
May 23, 1941 – July 15, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Robert Gordon Street, Jr., who entered into the presence of his Lord on July 15, 2026, at the age of 85.
Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose quiet strength, unwavering faith, and boundless kindness touched the lives of...
Julia Leal
Jul 13, 2026
Julia Leal (née Jaso), born on July 20, 1933 in Drayton Plains, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes in Spring Hill, Tennessee on July 13, 2026. She was surrounded by the love and care of her son and daughter-in-law in her final moments.
Julia’s journey was marked by unwavering dedication to her family, faith, and community. She married Jose A....
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