Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Crystal Dee Hood Craig
Sep 13, 2025
Crystal Dee Hood Craig, age 50, resident of Madisonville, Kentucky, passed away on September 13, 2025.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...
Brenda Jane Wheatley
Jan 24, 2026
Brenda Jane Wheatley, beloved mother and cherished “BB,” passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. She leaves behind a void that can never be filled by her four children, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who adored her.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran...
Kenneth Hamilton Pollard
Jan 23, 2026
Ken Pollard, 82, of Macon, Georgia passed away on January 23, 2026 after a long life of serving God.
He grew up in Borden Springs, Alabama where his faith, work ethic and generous heart were cultivated and nurtured. He was proud to say he graduated from Jacksonville State University and received his Masters in Audiology from the University of Alabama (Roll...
Violetta A. Crumley
Jan 21, 2026
Violetta A. Crumley, age 93, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Ward Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday, January...
Lula Bell Taylor
Jan 21, 2026
Lula Bell Beard Taylor, age 78, a resident of Primm Springs, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026, at Tristar Horizon in Dickson.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Jay Logan officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Carlisle Cemetery. A visitation...
Bo Dawes
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. James Lee Dawes, age 62, resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 21 at 2 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating, burial will follow in Ring Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20 from 4-7 PM...
Gary Wade Putman
Jan 15, 2026
Mr. Gary Putman, age 71, a resident of Columbia, passed away January. 15, 2026 at Franklin Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday January, 22, 2026 from 4-7PM at Heritage Funeral Home.
Gary was born on December 4, 1954 in Columbia, TN and was the son of the late Leon Putman and the late Frances Andrews Putman.....
Sherry L. Davidson
Jan 15, 2026
Sherry Lynne Davidson, age 66, resident of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Tri Star Spring Hill.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10:00am until the...
Nora Keener
Jan 13, 2026
Nora Keener, age 50, of Minor Hill, Tennessee, passed away on January 13, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 23, 1975, Nora was a woman who embraced life with an adventurous heart and a deep love for the natural world.Nora found her greatest joy in the outdoors, especially when she was exploring it alongside her husband, children, and...
Fred Brooks Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Fred Brooks, Jr., age 82, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. A visitation will also...
Anne K. Schilling
Jan 11, 2026
Anne K. “Grannie Annie” Schilling, age 80, passed away peacefully at 6:10 p.m. on Sunday 1/11/2026 while under care at NHC of Columbia, Tennessee. Born December 23, 1945, Anne began her journey home surrounded by love.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Anne was a resident of Columbia, Tennessee for the past 15+ years. She was deeply loved and will be forever cherished...
Randall Keith Beech, Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
Randall Keith Beech Jr., age 49, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home. His passing leaves a space that cannot be filled, but his memory will continue to echo in the stories, laughter, and love he shared so freely.
A celebration of Keith’s life will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00...
Michael Wayne Morton
Jan 10, 2026
Michael Wayne (Mike) Morton, age 72, a longtime resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Heights Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Vassar and Bro. Maurice Hollingsworth officiating. He will be...
Phillip Kennedy Phegley
Jan 10, 2026
Phillip Kennedy Phegley, 78, passed away on January 10, 2026 in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on December 26, 1947, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Phillip lived a life marked by service, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of nature. Phillip retired from Paducah City Schools and proudly served his county in both the United States Navy and the Army Reserves....
Easter Mae Hodge
Jan 10, 2026
Easter Mae Maynor Hodge, 94, of Culleoka, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Born on July 7, 1931, in Clear Creek, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of Vince and Martha Maynor.
Easter was a devoted wife to her late husband, Eldie E. Hodge, and a...
Nina St. John
Jan 9, 2026
Nina J. St. John, age 72, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2026 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Nina was born April 6, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee. She is survived by her three children, Jennifer Daniels, Steven St. John, and Daniel St. John.
Sherry Gwyn Hitt
Jan 7, 2026
Sherry Gwyn Hubbell Hitt
(September 18, 1957- January 7, 2026)
Sherry was born in Columbia, Tennessee to the late James and Doris Hubbell. Sherry was the youngest of 3 sisters. She attended Highland Elementary, Whitthorne Middle, and Central High School. She loved twirling in the marching band and was a part of the Majorettes in high school, even serving as captain of...
Emmanuel Nathanial James
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. Emmanuel “EJ” Nathanial James, Sr., age 36, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Countryside Health and Rehabilitation, in the arms of his loving wife.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Friday from 4-5 at the funeral home....
Barry Wayne Humphreys
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. Barry Wayne Humphreys, age 68, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg.
A Celebration of Life will be held at New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday, January 10 at 1 PM.
Barry was born on March 24, 1957 in Xenia, Ohio and was the son of the late Rev. Delano...
Irene Huckaby
Jan 6, 2026
Mrs. Irene Johnson Huckaby, age 98, passed January 6, 2026, at The Bridge Assisted Living of Columbia.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with John Vaughan and Andrew Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 12:00pm until the...
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