Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Ida Faye Fowler

Ida Faye Fowler

Jul 30, 2026

Ida Faye Fowler, age 83, affectionately known by many as “Faye Mama,” and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her residence.

Born on June 23, 1943, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Faye Mama was the daughter of the late Leslie & Bessie Layne. She spent many years as a talented beautician before later working in...

Jourdon Anglin

Jourdon Anglin

Jul 28, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jourdon Anglin a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Donnie Davis officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday...

Robin Warf

Robin Warf

Jul 28, 2026

Robin Merry Warf, age 55, a resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Born on March 22, 1971, in Redondo Beach, California, Robin was the daughter of Mary Lou Whitling and the late Lloyd Harrison Whitling. She lived a life...

Pamela Kay Pickering

Pamela Kay Pickering

Jul 27, 2026



Mrs. Pamela Kay Pickering, age 66, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at St. Thomas West.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 2nd at 3pm at Heritage Funeral Home, with Clay Gentry and Tim Garrison officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00-3:00 pm.

Born on December 29, 1959, in Columbia,...

Gerald Lee Benedetti

Gerald Lee Benedetti

Jul 25, 2026

Gerald Lee Benedetti, age 82, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away, July 25, 2026, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11 AM at Maury Memorial Gardens, Garden of Freedom, with Brandon Cochran officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on May 29, 1944 in Lucedale, Mississippi, Gerald was the...

Martha Ann McKee Davenport

Martha Ann McKee Davenport

Jul 24, 2026

Martha Ann McKee Davenport, age 94, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home of 75 years surrounded by loving and devoted family.

A graveside service officiated by Reverend Bob Vassar will be held for family on Monday, July 27 at 1:00PM at Polk Memorial Gardens.

Born on August 21, 1931 to Max McKee and Ruby Gaskell McKee, Martha grew...

Mary Elizabeth Cothran Scott

Mary Elizabeth Cothran Scott

Jul 23, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Cothran Scott, age 91, passed peacefully from this world with her family by her side. She was a longtime resident of the Sandy Hook Community and the daughter of Minnie Lee (Massey) Cothran and Johnnie Ragsdale Cothran. Mary was happily married to Miles “Mack” Love Scott for 69 years until his passing in 2022. She is survived by...

Patricia Ann Dial

Patricia Ann Dial

Jul 22, 2026

Patricia Ann “Ms. Pat” Dial, age 75 of Columbia, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Ms. Pat was a native of Maury County and daughter of the late Curtis Dial and Jessie Mae Flippen.

Her family will gather with friends on Friday, July 31, 2026 from 1:00 until 3 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following visitation, a graveside service...

James Calvin Llewellyn Jr.

James Calvin Llewellyn Jr.

Jul 22, 2026

Mr. James Calvin Llewellyn Jr., age 87, husband of Bertie Cook Llewellyn, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at his residence.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2PM, with Matthew McKnight and Scott Mason officiating, at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Friday July...

Michael Wilson Jett

Michael Wilson Jett

Jul 22, 2026

Mr. Michael Wilson Jett, age 72, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at LifeCare Center of Columbia.

Born on September 20, 1953, in Columbia, Tennessee, Michael was the son of the late Everett Jett and the late Pauline Roberts Jett. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, listening t music, singing karaoke, and watching old television shows....

Thomas William Hill Jr.

Thomas William Hill Jr.

Jul 20, 2026

Mr. Thomas William Hill Jr., age 47, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on December 6, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, Thomas was the son of the late Thomas William Hill Sr. and the late Mary Alice Noble Hill. He enjoyed anything...

Lloyd R. Fletcher

Lloyd R. Fletcher

Jul 20, 2026

Lloyd R. Fletcher, age 69, and a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating with military honors provided by the United States Army. Following the service, he will...

Jerry M Hobby

Jerry M Hobby

Jul 20, 2026

Jerry M. Hobby, age 91, a resident of Pulaski, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Gibsonville Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from...

Duck Francis

Duck Francis

Jul 19, 2026

Clyde Donald Francis, age 79, a resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

Born in Giles County, Tennessee, Donald was the son of the late Franklin Whitfield Francis and the late Eula Lee Parker Francis.

Donald wore many hats throughout his life. He was a devoted husband, a...

Elsie Mitchell Hamilton

Elsie Mitchell Hamilton

Jul 19, 2026

Mrs. Elsie Mitchell Hamilton, age 87, wife of Jimmy Hamilton, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Turnbow officiating. Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens. A...

Shyanne Potete

Shyanne Potete

Jul 19, 2026

Karen Shyanne Potete, age 34, beloved wife of David Allen Potete and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Henry McMahan and Bro. Doug Smith officiating. Burial will follow at...

Linda Carol Mosley Attkisson

Linda Carol Mosley Attkisson

Jul 18, 2026

Born on February 28, 1977 in Columbia, TN, Linda was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She was a deeply creative soul who found endless joy in painting and crafting, transforming everyday materials and materials found in nature into beautiful expressions of her vibrant imagination. Her artwork and handmade creations will remain cherished treasures, mirroring...

Ginny Lynn Keel

Ginny Lynn Keel

Jul 17, 2026

Ginny Lynn Keel, 32, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on July 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ginny was born on August 23, 1993, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Teresa Annette Spain and Paul Keel. She grew up between Lewisburg, Tennessee, and Hanceville, Addison, and Cullman, Alabama. If you knew Ginny, you knew she wasn’t the kind of person you’d forget. She had...

Peggy Ann Gammons

Peggy Ann Gammons

Jul 15, 2026

Peggy Ann Gammons, age 89, a resident of Mount Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at NHC Columbia.

A graveside inurnment will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Bro. Donnie Davis officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy (Sandy) Mullins, granddaughter, Kristin...

Janice Kaye Bell

Janice Kaye Bell

Jul 15, 2026

Janice Kaye Bell, age 77, passed away peacefully on July 15th in Hospice care at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Janice was born in Columbia on September 4, 1948. Her sweet nature, warm smile, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward and Ruth Bell, special sister Donna Bell Baker,...