Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Wanda Kaye Garrison
Jul 5, 2025
Wanda Kaye Staggs Garrison, age 57, a resident of Centerville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on March 3, 1968, in Perry County, Tennessee, Wanda was the daughter of the late Wiley Staggs and the late Monnie McClain Staggs. She is survived by her son, Joshua (Madelyn) Garrison of Hohenwald, TN, daughter, Morgan...
Linda Gail Rochelle
Jul 3, 2025
Linda Gail Rochelle, age 75, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday evening, July 3, 2025, at Poplar Estates.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be...
William "Bill" Hubert Kuhl, Jr
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. William “Bill” Hubert Kuhl, Jr., age 75, beloved husband of Michelle Bolding Kuhl, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Redd officiating. A visitation will also be held on...
Joy Loftis
Jun 29, 2025
Joy Darlene Loftis, age 65 of Columbia, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday, June29, 2025, at NHC Columbia surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Aiken, South Carolina on November 19, 1959, Joy was the cherished sister of Mark Darwin Loftis of Columbia, Tennessee. Joy was challenged most all her life with various physical and mental issues which hindered her life...
Roger Eugene Kittrell
Jun 29, 2025
Roger Eugene Kittrell, age 67, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the...
Janet Ann Willison
Jun 28, 2025
Janet Ann Willison, age 64, wife of Donald Lee Willison, and a resident of Culleoka, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home.
Born on August 4, 1960, in Johnson City, New York, Janet was the daughter of the late...
James Frank Burns
Jun 28, 2025
James Frank Burns, age 85, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his residence, after an extended illness.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Adkison Cemetery with Tommy MacArthur and Rick Points officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on April...
Billy Dean Prince
Jun 27, 2025
Billy Dean Prince born May 21, 1947, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 27, 2025, at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents Buster and Mattie Bobo Prince, and two sisters Mary Frances Barnett and Lola Mae Sides.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sharon...
Robert Earl Miller
Jun 25, 2025
Mr. Robert Earl Miller, age 71, a resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully on, June 25, 2025 at LifeCare of Columbia.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 30 at 2PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Monday from 1-2 PM. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bob was born October 23,...
Tina Louise Simbeck
Jun 25, 2025
Mrs. Tina Louise Simbeck, age 57, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on February 14, 1968 in Wayne County, Tina was the daughter of the late Buford Daniels and the late Irene Griggs Daniels. Tina was known for her great...
James F.N. Reese Rizzardi
Jun 24, 2025
James F.N. Reese Rizzardi, age 54, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, at St. Thomas West.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Fly Cemetery. A visitation will be...
Clara Nichols Irwin
Jun 24, 2025
Clara Mae Nichols Irwin, age 84, wife of Guy Allan Irwin and a resident of Thompsons Station, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025.
Her funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at 3pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Maury Memorial...
Carleen Rae Bennett Clarke
Jun 23, 2025
Carleen Rae Bennett Clarke, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on May 31, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, Carleen was the daughter of the late Garland and Viola Bennett.
Carleen married the love of her life, Dan Clarke, on May 28, 1968, in Arlington, Virginia. Their eight years together were filled with joy, laughter, and...
Geraldine Dillon
Jun 22, 2025
Geraldine “Jerry” Dillon, age 76, a resident of Pleasant Shade, TN, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Riverview Regional Medical Center. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. .
Born on September 16, 1948 in Giles County, Tennessee, Geraldine was the daughter of the late J.B. McConnell and the late Ina Taylor McConnell. Geraldine embodied a servant's heart...
Zenda Aldine Overstreet
Jun 21, 2025
Zenda Aldine Overstreet, age 79, a resident of Columbia, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. .
Born on December 1, 1945, in Three Rivers, Michigan, Zenda was the daughter of the late Charles Hughey and the late Mary Abrams Hughey.
Zenda loved animals, especially horses, working jigsaw puzzles, roller coasters,...
Judy Carol Blackburn
Jun 20, 2025
Judy Carol Teeples Blackburn, age 69, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Allen Lancaster officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be...
Ruthellen Utter
Jun 18, 2025
Ruthellen Utter, age 80, of Belfast, Tennessee, passed away at her home on the evening of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, under the loving watch of her family.
Ruthellen was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on March 10, 1945, and eventually settled in Huntsville, Alabama, where she met the love of her life and started her own family. When her children were older,...
Michael Edward Bratton
Jun 17, 2025
Mr. Michael Edward Bratton, age 72, a resident of Columbia, passed away on June 17, 2025 at NHC Columbia. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on August 28, 1952 in Columbia, TN, Michael was the son of the late Clarence and Bernice Bratton. He enjoyed the simple things in life, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, UT Vols football,...
Ethel Frances Peden
Jun 17, 2025
Ethel Frances Brady Peden age 89 of Pulaski, TN passed away June 17, 2025 with her family by her side. Mrs. Ethel was born on Columbia, TN to the late Claude and Viola Potts Brady. She was a member of Roberson Fork Church of Christ in Lynnville, TN. She is survived by her son, Tony Peden and preceded in death...
Debbie Bradley Colvert
Jun 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah "Debbie" Bradley Colvert, a loving wife, dedicated mother, and cherished grandmother. She was born on April 18, 1952, in Columbia, TN, and departed from this world peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Mt. Pleasant with her family by her side.
Debbie's career as a Registered Nurse at Maury Regional...
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