Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Gwen Palmer Chumley

Gwen Palmer Chumley

Jul 28, 2025

Gwen Palmer Chumley, age 94, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at NHC Columbia.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Ricky Cotton and Bobby Fralix officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also...

Sandra Ann Wall

Sandra Ann Wall

Jul 26, 2025

Sandra Ann Wall, age 73, a resident of Summertown, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at NHC Columbia.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Peter Sierson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday, July 29th from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home...

Douglas Adkins

Douglas Adkins

Jul 23, 2025

Douglas (Doug) McArthur Adkins, 82, of Columbia Tennessee, passed away on July 23, 2025 surrounded by family.

Born in Charleston / Campbells Creek, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charlie and Madeline (Moore) Adkins.

He served in the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic in the elite Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), the squadron that operates Marine...

Bobby Lee Norman

Bobby Lee Norman

Jul 23, 2025

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Norman, Jr., age 83, a longtime resident of the Water Valley Community, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 27th at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Ricky Clay officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery with military honors. The family will...

Judy Ann Hale

Judy Ann Hale

Jul 23, 2025

Judy Ann Hale age 78, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at her residence.

A funeral Service will be held on Sunday, July 27 at 2PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Norwood officiating, Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26 2025 from 4-6PM at Heritage Funeral...

Delores Ellis

Delores Ellis

Jul 21, 2025

Delores Ellis, age 78, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center.

Born on September 2, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, Delores was the daughter of the late Sloan Campbell and the late Gladys Sartain. She graduated from Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Tennessee, and was of the Catholic faith.

Delores had a gentle spirit...

Eric Dewayne Renfro

Eric Dewayne Renfro

Jul 20, 2025

Eric Dewayne Renfro was born June 1,1965 in Columbia Tennessee and entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Willie and Geneva Renfro, his son Deveric Renfro and, and his brother Carlos Renfro.

Eric leaves to cherish his memory sons Everic and Tyus Renfro, granddaughter Kei’miyia Renfro, sisters Darlene (Renfro) Ellis and Eilene Renfro,...

Geraldine Virginia Lantz

Geraldine Virginia Lantz

Jul 20, 2025

Geraldine “Ginger” Lantz, age 82, a resident of Spring Hill, passed away Sunday, July 20th, 2025 after a long battle with dementia, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Spring Hill.

A memorial service will be held at WellSpring Christian Church in Spring Hill at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on August 13, 1942...

Lydia Gross

Lydia Gross

Jul 19, 2025

Lydia Gross, 103 years old, looked into the loving eyes of her Lord & Savior on July 19th. Lydia was born to Jacob & Emma Merki in Arbon, Switzerland on August 25, 1921. Her family emigrated to the US when she was 18 months old. In 1941 she married the love of her life, John Gross who preceded her in...

Ernest Hubert Calvert III

Ernest Hubert Calvert III

Jul 19, 2025

Ernest (Ernie) Hubert Calvert III, MSG, U.S. Army Retired

Ernie Calvert, age 62, a resident of Summertown, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home from 11AM-2PM.  A funeral service will follow with military honors provided by the United States Army. A burial will follow at a...

Darrell Keith King

Darrell Keith King

Jul 18, 2025

Darrell Keith King, age 56, a resident of Mount Pleasant, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Mount Pleasant Health and Rehab.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Heritage Funeral Home at 1PM with Bro. Randy Kersey, Bro. Eddie Bassham, and Bro. Andy Pogue officiating. A burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Mount Pleasant....

Norma Jene Aaland

Norma Jene Aaland

Jul 15, 2025

Norma Jene Aaland, age 83, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her home. A celebration of life will be held on August 30th 2025 at Central Christian Church, 701 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401. Times and details to follow

Born on May 17, 1942 in Akron, Iowa, Norma was the daughter of the late Elmer...

James Lowell Harrison

James Lowell Harrison

Jul 14, 2025

James Lowell Harrison, age 66, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Born on August 13, 1958, in Hickman, Kentucky, James was the son of the late Carnell L. Harrison and Doris Ferguson Harrison. He worked for General Motors for 28 years before retiring. James enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and he also...

Merle Oshiro Reeves

Merle Oshiro Reeves

Jul 14, 2025

Merle Oshiro Reeves, age 95, a resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her residence.

Born on July 11, 1930, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, Merle was the daughter of the late Sentaro Oshiro and the late Kana Kobashigawa Oshiro. She dedicated many years of service as an administrative assistant for the United States Military. On May...

Elvy Jhene Guerra

Elvy Jhene Guerra

Jul 11, 2025

Elvy Jhene Guerra, daughter of Colie Jackson and Junior Guerra, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Justin Jackson officiating. A visitation will also be held on Friday, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...

Virgina Mae Logue Reese

Virgina Mae Logue Reese

Jul 11, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Mae Logue Reese, age 87, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at NHC Columbia. She was born on February 5, 1938 to the late Clifton Allen Logue and Lizzie Bell Johnson Logue. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wayne Reese Sr., siblings, Sonny Logue,...

Kevin Duane Boyd

Kevin Duane Boyd

Jul 10, 2025

Kevin Duane “Doc” Boyd, age 55, husband of Terri Baker Boyd, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Roberts officiating. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 4:00...

Freddie Lee Webster

Freddie Lee Webster

Jul 10, 2025

Mr. Freddie Lee Webster, age 68, resident of Hampshire, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 16th at 12:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Deltric McCullough officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 10:00am until the service hour at...

Andrea Rios Cumpston

Andrea Rios Cumpston

Jul 9, 2025

Andrea Rios Cumpston, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on June 3, 1962, in Texas City, Texas, Andrea lived a life full of adventure, love, and unwavering faith.

A devout Christian, she embraced her spirituality with a passion that inspired everyone around her. Andrea's love for music brought joy to countless...

Marvin Earl Brown, Jr.

Marvin Earl Brown, Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. Marvin Earl Brown, Jr., age 76, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, July 9th 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Maury Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Thursday, July 17th, from 11:00 AM until the service hour...