Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Gregory T. Menza
Oct 29, 2026
Mr. Gregory T. Menza, age 76, a resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday October 29, 2026, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Derek Hunter officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage...
Ronnie Gene Bolin
Oct 25, 2026
Ronnie Gene Bolin, age 78, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with John Olivares officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy. A visitation will also be held on...
LaVera Virginia Clow
Oct 24, 2026
LaVera “Vera” Virginia Butts Clow, age 86, a resident of Cornersville, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens. A visitation...
William "Boottie" Whitwell
Oct 24, 2026
William E. Whitwell, affectionately known to everyone as “Boottie,” age 75, of Lynnville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Boottie was born in Columbia, Tennessee,...
Joyce L Giles
Oct 23, 2026
Joyce Dunn Giles, age 80, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Born on December 4, 1945, in Altus, Oklahoma, Joyce was the daughter of the late Stanley Dunn and the late Essie Dobbins Dunn. A woman of unwavering faith and a heart for serving others, Joyce founded The Lord’s House...
Kinez June Yanone
Oct 20, 2026
Kinez June Yanone passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with a serious illness.
For many years, Kinez lovingly cared for her husband, Alfred Michael Yanone Jr., even while dealing with health struggles of her own. She stood by the man she loved...
Joe Fred Robinson
Oct 20, 2026
Joe Fred Robinson, known throughout his life as Fred, passed away on October 20, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 71, with his beloved wife and three sons by his side.
Born on April 7, 1955, in Cookeville, Tennessee, to Oscar and Lillian Robinson, Fred built a life centered on family, friendship, hard work, and helping others. He married...
Thomas Glen Claiborne, Sr.
Oct 19, 2026
Thomas Glen Claiborne, Sr., age 79, husband of Linda Ring Claiborne, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday afternoon, October 19, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Scott McCord, Gary Leon Claiborne, and Monte McCandless officiating....
Lynda Ann Cummings Stroh
Oct 18, 2026
Lynda A. Stroh, 84, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on October 18, 2026. Born on March 6, 1942, in Lockport, New York, Lynda was the eldest daughter of Donald and Isabelle Cummings and sister to Donna Jones (Cummings) and Gerald Cummings. She carried with her a steady resilience and a deep devotion to her family throughout her life.
Lynda was preceded...
Paul Roberts
Oct 17, 2026
John Paul Roberts, age 74, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Donnie Davis officiating. Following the service, Paul will be laid to rest at Stand Cemetery in Duck River, Tennessee. A...
James "Jim" Williams
Oct 17, 2026
In loving memory of James "Jim" Williams, who graced this world with his presence on March 3, 1934, in the quaint town of Ethridge, and departed for his heavenly home on October 17, 2026.
Jim was the cherished son of Arlie and Eldora Williams, who preceded him in death along with his siblings, Roy Williams and Betty Cox, and his dear...
Thomas Edward Jones
Oct 16, 2026
Thomas Edward Jones, age 71, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Born on October 31, 1954, in Franklin, Tennessee, Thomas...
Cory Glenn Hood
Oct 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cory Glenn Hood, born February 23, 1999, and passed away on October 16, 2026.
Cory was a free spirit who loved life, cherished his family, and found joy in the beauty and freedom of the great outdoors. He had a spirit that could not be confined, a love for adventure, and a way of leaving an impression...
Harold W. Ferrell, M.D.
Oct 16, 2026
Dr. Harold Wiley Ferrell, 87, entered into eternity on October 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Houston, Harold graduated from Navasota High School in Navasota, TX, in 1957. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1960 and the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston in 1964. Harold proudly served in the United States Navy from 1964-1968, where...
Ralph Eugene Patterson
Oct 15, 2026
Ralph Eugene Patterson, age 79, a resident of Rockvale, passed away October 15, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford.
Ralph was born in Princeton, KY and was the son of the late Eugene Patterson and the late Myrtle Bruce Patterson. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, cars, working as a firefighter, cooking, camping, and won several local cooking awards. He was a retired...
Patricia Ann Voce
Oct 15, 2026
Patricia Ann Voce passed to her heavenly home on October 15, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee, with her beloved husband Walter at her side. She had fought a hard fight the past year with several health issues.
Patricia, known as Ann to her family, was born on February 25, 1943, in Madison County, Alabama. She was the third child and oldest daughter...
Michael Cashin
Oct 13, 2026
Michael Arthur Cashin, age 44, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, leaving behind a loving family and countless people whose lives were touched by his kindness, humor, and generous spirit.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 6th at 12pm at The Bridge Church Columbia with Phil Sanchez officiating. The family will visit...
Ronald Louis Richardson
Oct 13, 2026
Ronald Louis Richardson, age 76, husband of Paula Richardson, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00PM at The Pentecostals of Columbia with Pastor Scott Seniour officiating. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday from 6:00 –...
Angel Luis Torres
Oct 8, 2026
Angel Luis Torres, age 45, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday October 8, 2026. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday October 16, 2026 at 2PM at Heritage Funeral Home; a visitation will also be on Friday at the funeral home from 12-2PM.
Angel was born in Chicago, IL and...
Jeffory Lynn Bradfield
Oct 7, 2026
Jeffory Lynn Bradfield, known to friends and family as Jeff, Daddy, Uncle Jeff, and Papa, passed away at home on October 7, 2026, at the age of 69. A man of many names, he was a man of even greater love.
Jeff was a devoted husband to his wife of 41 years, Cyndy Little Bradfield, and a proud father to his...
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