Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

William J. Coombes

William J. Coombes

Jun 23, 2020

William J. Coombes September 9, 1928 - June 23, 2020

William Coombes, age 91, resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Joe "Pops" Wayne Gilliam

Joe "Pops" Wayne Gilliam

Jun 23, 2020

Joe "Pops" Wayne Gilliam August 13, 1938 - June 23, 2020

Joe Wayne Gilliam, age 81, resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 10 AM with Rick Points officiating.  Burial will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. The family will...

Harlan Karlson

Harlan Karlson

Jun 22, 2020

Harlan Karlson June 22, 2020

Harlan Karlson, age 80, resident of Columbia and formerly of Culleoka, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at Walking Horse Meadows.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 2 nd at 1:00PM at Parkway Baptist Church with Mike Roberts officiating.  Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery.  The family will visit...

Alfred R. Dolese

Alfred R. Dolese

Jun 21, 2020

Alfred R. Dolese January 28, 1931 - June 21, 2020

Beloved Husband, Daddy, Paw-Paw, Great Paw-Paw, and brother, peacefully stepped out of his earthly body and into his eternal perfect one on June 21, 2020. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 60 years Faith Dolese, daughter Ramona Dolese, grand-daughters Chrissy Shelton and Amanda Shelton, grandson Glenn...

David "D.J." Irving Jones, Jr.

David "D.J." Irving Jones, Jr.

Jun 21, 2020

David “D.J.” Irving Jones Jr., age 33, a resident of Columbia, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held Friday, June 26, 2020 at 4 PM Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. A visitation will also be held Friday, June 26, at 12PM - 4PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...

Cheryl "Cherry" Bullion

Cheryl "Cherry" Bullion

Jun 21, 2020

Cheryl “Cherry” Bullion, age 62, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 7PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Lynn Hill officiating. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday from 6-7PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home...

Brad Bradley

Brad Bradley

Jun 19, 2020

Mr. George Ewell Bradley, Jr., age 54, husband of Terrie Bradley, and a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 2pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Irvin officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg. A visitation will be...

James Lewis Cothran

James Lewis Cothran

Jun 18, 2020

James Lewis Cothran of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee October 24, 1943 - June 18, 2020

Mr. James Lewis Cothran, Sr., age 76, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday morning, June 18, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living.

There will be no public service for Mr. Cothran. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Ronald "Ronnie Wayne" Davidson

Ronald "Ronnie Wayne" Davidson

Jun 16, 2020

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie Wayne” Davidson, age 68, husband of Elaine Davidson, and a resident of General Roberts Drive in Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Keith Baker officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....

Willie Paul Sims

Willie Paul Sims

Jun 16, 2020

Mr. Willie Paul Sims, age 84, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 11AM at Kittrell Cemetery in Lewis County. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Heritage Funeral...

Paul Eastham

Paul Eastham

Jun 16, 2020

Paul Eastham of Columbia, Tennessee December 19, 1951 - June 16, 2020

Paul Eastham, 68, resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, June 16 at his home.

Funeral arrangements for Paul are incomplete and will be announced later by Heritage Funeral Home.

Born December19, 1951 in Cambridge, MA, Paul was a self-employed electrician and the...

Buren Rochelle

Buren Rochelle

Jun 16, 2020

Buren Rochelle June 21, 1922 - June 16, 2020

Buren M. Rochelle, age 97, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Elton Conrad Mitchell

Elton Conrad Mitchell

Jun 15, 2020

Mr. Elton Conrad Mitchell, age 79, husband of Patrica Mitchell, and a resident of Santa Fe, passed away Monday evening, June 15, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Anthony Muston officiating. Burial will follow in Knob Creek...

Charles L. King

Charles L. King

Jun 15, 2020

Charles L. King of Columbia, Tennessee December 9, 1937 - June 15, 2020

Mr. Charles L. King, age 82, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday evening, June 15, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ralph Miles Rottgen, Jr.

Ralph Miles Rottgen, Jr.

Jun 15, 2020

Mr. Ralph Miles Rottgen, Jr., age 69, husband of Marilyn Rottgen, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 12PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Freedom in Maury Memorial...

Gary Schwertner

Gary Schwertner

Jun 13, 2020

Gary Schwertner November 24, 1946 - June 13, 2020

Mr. Gary Schwertner, age 73, a resident of St. Joseph, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mildred Harris

Mildred Harris

Jun 13, 2020

Mildred Juanita Harris, age 71, a resident of Murfreesboro, previously of Columbia, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 12PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Kerry James, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Rosemont Cemetery. Her body will lie in state on...

Patricia Ann Boutwell

Patricia Ann Boutwell

Jun 12, 2020

Patricia Ann Boutwell of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee June 12, 2020

Patricia Ann Boutwell, age 80, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at her residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Virginia Dye

Virginia Dye

Jun 8, 2020

Virginia Dye of Columbia July 29, 1947 - June 8, 2020

Virginia Dye, age 72, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at NHC Columbia.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Syble Carlene Blade

Syble Carlene Blade

Jun 8, 2020

Mrs. Carlene Blade, age 77, wife of Frank Blade, and a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on March 30, 1943 in Lawrenceburg, Carlene was...