Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Tammy Lynn Cropley

Tammy Lynn Cropley

Sep 9, 2025

Tammy Cropley, age 59, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at NHC Lawrenceburg.

Born on September 28, 1965 in Lincoln, Maine, Tammy was the daughter of the late Glenn Cropley and the late Maxine Hurd Cropley. Tammy was a loving sister, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, taking...

James Elmer Boshers

James Elmer Boshers

Sep 9, 2025

Mr. James Elmer Boshers, age 80, a resident of Culleoka, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his residence.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11AM at the Mynders Community Center in the McCains Community.

Born on July 1, 1945 in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, James was the son of the late Elmer Boshers and the...

Margaret "Margo" Andrews

Margaret "Margo" Andrews

Sep 8, 2025

Margaret “Margo Grandmaw” Andrews, age 67, wife of Robert Andrews, and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, September 8, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Danny Grooms officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial...

Freddie Wayne Daniel

Freddie Wayne Daniel

Sep 8, 2025

Mr. Freddie Wayne Daniel, age 75, a resident of Ethridge, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral...

William Charlie Fitzgerald

William Charlie Fitzgerald

Sep 8, 2025

William Charlie Fitzgerald, age 84, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at his residence.

Born on November 8, 1940, in Hickman County, Tennessee, William was the son of the late Albert Marcy Fitzgerald and the late Eula Jewell Fisher Fitzgerald. He worked for many years as a Volkswagen mechanic before becoming a skilled boat mechanic...

Peggy Sue Hudson

Peggy Sue Hudson

Sep 8, 2025

Peggy Sue Hudson, age 79, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Justin Hudson and Landon Hudson officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Wilkes Cemetery. A visitation...

Connie Denise Hanson

Connie Denise Hanson

Sep 8, 2025

Mrs. Connie Denise Hanson, age 62, resident of Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at her residence.

A memorial service for Connie will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday, September 20 from 11 AM -1 PM at the funeral...

Gus Farris

Gus Farris

Sep 6, 2025

Anthony Keith “Gus” Farris, age 62, a resident of Loretto, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence.

Born on February 8, 1963, in Loretto, Gus was the son of the late Truman Elaine Farris and the late Frankie Jean Hughes Farris. He was known for his big heart, crazy stories, and quick wit. Gus never failed to...

Tammie Marie Judkins

Tammie Marie Judkins

Sep 6, 2025

Tammie Marie Wiseman Judkins, age 61, a resident of Leoma, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Westpoint, Tennessee on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Ben Wiseman, Jeremy Wiseman, Chad Jaynes, Isiah Wiseman, Dayson Wiseman and...

Justin Edward Good

Justin Edward Good

Sep 5, 2025

Mr. Justin Edward Good, 49, resident of Culleoka, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 4PM at Friendship Baptist Church, with Kenneth Jones officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 2-4 PM at the church. A fellowship meal will follow the service...

Kimberly Lunn Hendricks

Kimberly Lunn Hendricks

Sep 5, 2025

Kimberly Lunn Hendricks, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 63.

Born on November 24, 1961, in Nashville, Tennessee. Kim was known for her love of animals, kindness, adventurous spirit, love of laughter and dedication to her family. She touched so many lives with her kindness and her absence will be deeply felt by all...

Martha Mai Daniel

Martha Mai Daniel

Sep 3, 2025

Martha Mai Daniel, age 88, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Southern Tennessee Regional Medical Center.

Martha was born July 24, 1937, in Franklin, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Howard Miles Spears and the late Clarcie Beard Spears. She worked on the Bonds farm in Bethesda planting and stripping tobacco in addition to...

Betty Pearl Brower

Betty Pearl Brower

Sep 2, 2025

Betty Pearl Brower, age 94, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Life Care Center.

Born on January 11, 1931, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, Betty was the daughter of the late Rudolph R. Fornof and the late Elizabeth Maul Fornof. Some of her fondest childhood memories included spending time at their cabin in Youngsville, Pennsylvania,...

Reva E. Hinderliter

Reva E. Hinderliter

Sep 1, 2025

Reva E. Brown Hinderliter, age 85, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center, following a brief battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Teresa Shauf officiating. The family will visit with friends on Thursday,...

Ricky Dale Slaughter

Ricky Dale Slaughter

Aug 30, 2025

Ricky Dale Slaughter, age 42, a resident of Primm Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Ricky...

Fred "Don" Presley

Fred "Don" Presley

Aug 30, 2025

Fred "Don" Presley, age 86, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Jack Malone and Fred Porter officiating. Interment will follow at Wilson County Memorial Park...

Ricardo Castillo

Ricardo Castillo

Aug 28, 2025

Ricardo Castillo, age 84, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home. Military...

Richard Carl Smith

Richard Carl Smith

Aug 28, 2025

Richard “Booger” Smith, age 62, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Cathedral of Faith at the Corner of 1st Avenue and 3rd Street in Lawrenceburg at 2:00 PM with Brother Kenny West officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the...

Marvin Daniel Henslee, Jr.

Marvin Daniel Henslee, Jr.

Aug 27, 2025

Marvin Daniel Henslee, Jr., age 83, husband of Glenda Sullivan Henslee, and a resident of Ethridge, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Brother Wayne Ashford officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion...

Brenda Joy Guthrie

Brenda Joy Guthrie

Aug 27, 2025

Brenda Joy Guthrie, age 77, a resident of Columbia, passed away August 27, 2025 at NHC Columbia. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

A graveside service will be held at Polk Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 12PM with Rick Points officiating.

Brenda was born in Giles County and was the daughter of the late Jesse Guthrie...