Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Tom Stegall

Tom Stegall

Jul 8, 2025

Mr. Tom Stegall, age 80, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025, in Columbia at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee to the late Clarence Edgar Stegall and Sammie Hardison Stegall on November 2, 1944. He was married to Mitch for sixty years and worked in sales for the duration of his career. Tom...

Millie Margret Vick

Millie Margret Vick

Jul 8, 2025

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Millie Margret Vick was born on March 6, 2008, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Brian and Ryan Vick. She passed away on the evening of July 8 2025, at 10:08 PM in St. Petersburg, Florida, surrounded by love.

Millie was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 14, and from that moment forward, she faced every day with a...

Barbara Potts Cole

Barbara Potts Cole

Jul 8, 2025

Barbara Potts Cole, age 80, resident of Crestland Drive in Columbia passed away peacefully at home on the morning of July 8th, 2025 after a fantastic life and courageous battle with extended illness.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Horace Potts and the late Icie Byrd Potts. She graduated from Santa Fe High School and on April 16, 1965 married...

Amelia Opal Begley

Amelia Opal Begley

Jul 7, 2025

Amelia Opal Begley, 3 year old daughter of Kaysee Warden and Bryan Begley, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 7, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens....

Patricia Fay Bolton

Patricia Fay Bolton

Jul 7, 2025

Patricia Fay Bolton, age 74, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at her residence.

Born on November 24, 1950, in Maury County, Tennessee, Patricia was the daughter of the late Fred White and the late Harriet Thompson White. She found joy in the simple things in life—gardening, caring for her flowers and plants, and...

Jeremy B. Fowler

Jeremy B. Fowler

Jul 7, 2025

Jeremy B. Fowler, age 34, and a resident of Talladega, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center, in Columbia, Tennessee.

Born July 18, 1990, Jeremy was the son of the late Roy Lathem and the late Mary (Smith) Fowler.

Jeremy is survived by his brother, Terry Fowler of Alabama and sister, Amy Dunaway of Georgia.

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James Walter Cooper

James Walter Cooper

Jul 6, 2025

James Walter Cooper, age 95, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the Unites States Army. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

A complete obituary will be published at...

Donald Parrott

Donald Parrott

Jul 5, 2025

Donald Eugene Parrott, age 60, resident of Columbia, passed away on July 5, 2025, at his residence.

Donald was born in Mobile, Alabama and was the son of the late Calvin Parrott and the late Dorothy Parrott. He is survived by his two daughters, Shannon Parrott and Heather Parrott, along with his former wife, Tracey Parrott.

Wanda Kaye Garrison

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...

John N. Yurgel

John N. Yurgel

Jul 4, 2025

John N. Yurgel, age 83, of Lawrence County, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Hanover Township, PA, John lived a life full of passion, mastery, and adventure, leaving a lasting legacy in his family and community.

A proud graduate of Bloomsburg University with a degree in education,...

Lillian Jones McFall

Lillian Jones McFall

Jul 4, 2025

Lillian Jones McFall, age 91, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday evening, July 4, 2025, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be held on July 19th from 11:00...

Linda Gail Rochelle

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...