Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Bernat Rosner
Feb 27, 2026
Bernat “Bernie” Rosner passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 27, 2026. Born in Hungary, Bernie was a holocaust survivor who through extraordinary courage, rebuilt his life to become a respected legal scholar and a voice for understanding and reconciliation. Orphaned as a teenager, after surviving Auschwitz and Mauthausen, Bernie emerged from the war alone and stateless....
Bridget Gwendolyn Rodela
Mar 12, 2026
Bridget Gwendolyn Rodela, age 59, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at NHC Lewisburg.
Bridget was born on July 25, 1966, in Franklin, Tennessee, and was the daughter of the late Robert Douglas Spears and the late Mary Helen Huffman. She enjoyed swimming, going to the lake, shopping, and Tennessee football. Bridget was a regular at...
Albert Turner Jones
Mar 11, 2026
Mr. Albert Turner Jones, age 83, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his residence.
Albert was born on January 8, 1943, in Columbia, Tennessee, to the late Joseph Albert Jones and the late Helen Sullivan Jones. He was a 1961 graduate of Central High School. A lifelong cattle farmer, Albert never met a stranger. He...
Charles van Zandt, III
Mar 8, 2026
Charles van Zandt, age 78, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Life Care Center.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Jimmy Elliott officiating. A visitation will also be held on March 29th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the funeral home....
Caroline Ann Madden
Mar 7, 2026
Caroline Ann Madden, age 89, resident of Spring Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at NHC Columbia.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 11am at Heritage Funeral Home with Deacon Ray Seibold officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 10am until the service hour at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...
Jerry Edward Rhea
Mar 7, 2026
Jerry Rhea, age 73, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away Saturday March 7, 2026. He was born October 1, 1952 in Manila Arkansas and graduated from Carmen High School in Flint, Michigan. He grew up and lived in the Flint, Michigan area until moving to Spring Hill, TN in 1991.
Jerry was a hardworking and devoted family man. He retired from...
Michael Gene Bowen
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Michael Gene Bowen, age 60, a resident of Pulaski, Tennessee passed away on Thursday March, 5, 2026 at his residence.
David L Comer
Mar 3, 2026
David Lloyd Comer, age 78, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his residence.
Born on May 19, 1947, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, David was the son of the late Loyd Comer and the late Ikie Bryant Comer. He practiced law at The Law Office of David Comer, serving the Lawrenceburg community with commitment and integrity...
Susan Elaine Ford
Mar 2, 2026
Susan Elaine Staggs Ford, age 67, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Williamsport Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Heritage Funeral Home....
Brandon Clay Stricklin
Mar 2, 2026
Brandon Clay Stricklin, age 44, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday morning, March 2, 2026, at AHC Nursing Home in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Knob Creek Baptist Church...
James Vernon Sharp, Jr.
Feb 28, 2026
James Vernon Sharp, Jr. or “Jim” as he was called by friends, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 74 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Birdie and James Sharp, Sr., his sister, Carolyn Howard, and grandson, James Lee Sharp.
He leaves behind his dear wife, Barbara of forty years, along with two sons, Steven and Dusty...
Martha Johnson Garland
Feb 27, 2026
Martha Johnson Garland, age 66, a resident of Summertown, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at her residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday March 2, 2026 at Heritage Funeral Home at 2:30PM, with Brandon Cochran officiating. A visitation will also be held on Monday from 1:30-2:30 PM.
Martha was...
Brenda Lee Scott
Feb 26, 2026
Brenda Lee Scott, age 62, a resident of Nunnelly, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at TriStar Horizon in Dickson.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Sheldon Tyree officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. A visitation will also...
Jimmy Leon Gilliam
Feb 26, 2026
Jimmy Leon Gilliam, age 76, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from...
Rubye Dean Faulkner Stanfill
Feb 25, 2026
Rubye Dean Faulkner Stanfill, age 91, a resident of Knob Creek Road in Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Tommy Fox and Roger Farmer officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in...
Carol Jean Roberts
Feb 25, 2026
Carol Jean Groves Roberts, age 88, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, former longtime resident of Cross Plains, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home, Columbia, Tennessee, with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. A graveside service will also...
Georgia Jean Davis
Feb 23, 2026
Mrs. Georgia Jean Davis, age 84, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Georgia, was born on January 9, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to the late Johnny Lehman and the late Vivian Rash Lehman. Georgia was a vibrant and loving person. She...
Cory Alan Pedrick
Feb 22, 2026
Cory Alan Pedrick, age 36, of Spring Hill, passed away on February 22, 2026. He was born in Nashville to Benita (Ray) Sullivan and Gary Pedrick.
Cory was a devoted husband to Amanda Pedrick and a proud father to Lillie Grace Pedrick and Gavin Sheets. He loved his family deeply and was loyal to those close to him. Cory enjoyed playing...
Guy Allen Hall
Feb 20, 2026
Mr. Guy Allen Hall, age 67, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.
Guy was born in Morocco October 28, 1958, to the late Alton Cargile Hall, Jr. and to the late Dorothy “Jean” (Bell) Hall, while his father was in military service to the United States Navy. Guy’s parents moved their family to Tennessee during his youth,...
Janice Marie Holt
Feb 20, 2026
Mrs. Janice Marie Holt, age 64, a resident of Nunnelly, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on August 29, 1961, in Linden, Tennessee, Janice was the daughter of the late Mary Ellen Chessor. She was a simple, kind-hearted woman who enjoyed life’s small pleasures—especially sharing meals at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Above...
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