Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Danny Owens

Danny Owens

Jun 12, 2025

Danny Marcus Owens, age 66, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Rick Points officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the funeral...

Keith Alan Akers

Keith Alan Akers

Jun 9, 2025

Keith Alan Akers, age 72, husband of Vickey Marken Akers, and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Dan McCulley officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in the Garden of Freedom in Maury...

Christian Faith Barnett

Christian Faith Barnett

Jun 9, 2025

Christian Faith Barnett, age 21, beloved daughter of James David and Holly Jewell Barnett, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 9, 2025, at her home.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Derek Hunter officiating. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at...

"Tooter" Mary Lou White

"Tooter" Mary Lou White

Jun 9, 2025

“Tooter” Mary Lou White, 92, long time resident of the Rock Springs Road Community, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, June 9, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Mike Bryan, Randy Fox and Kenny McFarlen officiating. Burial will follow in Hardison Cemetery on Rock Springs Road. The...

Rose Marie Reed

Rose Marie Reed

Jun 8, 2025

Rose Marie Reed, age 64, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home in Columbia, Tennessee. She was the beloved wife of Ronnie Reed.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Rick Points officiating. The family will receive friends for...

Susan Wolf Moore Madsen

Susan Wolf Moore Madsen

Jun 2, 2025

Susan Wolf Madsen, age 73, resident of Centerville, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Susan was born on May 30, 1952, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late William Moore and the late Roberta Walker Moore. She worked as a school bus driver for Hickman County and was...

Alvin Edmond Walker, Jr.

Alvin Edmond Walker, Jr.

Jun 2, 2025

Alvin Edmond Walker, Jr., age 69, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Born on March 22, 1956, in Newton, New Jersey, Al was the son of the late Alvin Edmond Walker, Sr. and the late Shirley Rose Vanorden Walker. He dedicated his entire career as a mechanic in automotive restoration.

He...

Catherine L Etheridge

Catherine L Etheridge

Jun 1, 2025

Catherine L. Etheridge, age 92, a resident of Hohenwald, Tennessee, formerly of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her residence.

Born on November 7, 1932, in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Catherine was the daughter of the late Lloyd Barks and Eva Bethel Barks. She dedicated over two decades of service as a rural postal carrier in Franklin, Tennessee,...

Ronnie E. Tomlin

Ronnie E. Tomlin

Jun 1, 2025

Ronnie E. Tomlin, age 67, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence, after an extended illness.

Born on March 26, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, Ronnie was the son of the late C.E. Tomlin and the late Mary Jean Hadley Tomlin Gidcomb. He was a former member of Labors Union Local #386. His...

Richard Andrew Beu

Richard Andrew Beu

Jun 1, 2025

Richard Andrew Beu, age 67, husband of Deborah Beu, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Heritage Funeral Home from 12:30-2:30 PM with a funeral service at 2:30 with Pastor Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will be on Friday June 6, 2025...

Novella E. Chumley

Novella E. Chumley

Jun 1, 2025

Novella Edwards Chumley, age 92, a lifelong resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her home.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with a graveside service to follow at Jones Cemetery with Thomas Wrather and Christopher Chumley. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...

Loretta Brown

Loretta Brown

May 30, 2025

Loretta Brown of Columbia, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held on Thursday June 5 at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday June 5 from 11-12 PM. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

She was born...

Jackie Wayne Ervin

Jackie Wayne Ervin

May 30, 2025

Jackie Wayne Ervin, age 80, a resident of Pulaski, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on February 25, 1945, Jackie was the son of the late Archie Ervin and the late Florence Cozart Ervin.

Jackie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....

Rosita Dolores Rogers

Rosita Dolores Rogers

May 29, 2025

Rosita Dolores Rogers, age 67, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 18th at 10:00 AM at Maury Memorial Gardens, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Mark Rogers. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born...

James Robert Curry

James Robert Curry

May 29, 2025

Mr. James Robert Curry, age 46, a resident of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

James was the son of Jimmy Curry and Judith Talley Curry. He was a loving son, brother, and father,...

Anna Kay Ludy

Anna Kay Ludy

May 28, 2025

Anna Kay Ludy, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, at the age of 74. Born on September 2, 1950, in Westfir, Oregon to Jesse and Edna Evans, Anna Kay was the oldest and only daughter of four kids. She is survived by her three brothers and many nieces, nephews and...

Willis Benjamin Burch

Willis Benjamin Burch

May 27, 2025

Willis Benjamin Burch, 75, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Tuesday, May 2 at Countryside Health and Rehab

Born March 21, 1950 in Warren, PA. Willis served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.

Emily Burke Barron

Emily Burke Barron

May 27, 2025

Emily Burke Barron, age 84, a beloved resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Tristar Spring Hill ER.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rob Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Mount...

Herman Washington

Herman Washington

May 26, 2025

Herman Washington, affectionately known as Papa Bear or Herm, was born September 25, 1949, in Fairfield, Alabama to Alexander and Emma Washington. He departed this life on May 26, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro Tennessee.

Herman was the fourteenth child out of sixteen. He was educated in the Fairfield City School System, graduating from Fairfield Industrial High School in 1967....

Elsie Ann White Oliver Harris

Elsie Ann White Oliver Harris

May 24, 2025

Elsie Ann White Oliver Harris, age 96, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Life Care Center.

Born on June 29, 1928, in Birmingham, Alabama, Elsie was the daughter of the late Ivan Seba and Avah Louvinia Thomas White. She dedicated her career as a nurse at Williamson Medical Center before retiring. She loved listening...