Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
David Mostiller
Jan 17, 2025
David Sharrod Mostiller, age 56, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.
A celebration of David's life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 12:00pm at St. Paul AME Methodist Church. The family will welcome friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the service begins at...
Steven M. Hernet
Jan 17, 2025
Steven M. Hernet, age 72, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee from a lengthy battle of cancer.
Steven was born on December 27, 1952, to the late Stanely R. Hernet and Barbara A. Hernet in San Diego, CA at Marine Base Camp Pendleton. He grew up in Morristown, NJ and moved to Florida after high School where...
Thomas Lee Miller, Sr.
Jan 17, 2025
Thomas Lee Miller, Sr., age 63, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System.
Born on September 28, 1961, in California, Thomas was the son of the late Donald Earl Miller and the late Alice LaRue Paul Miller. He dedicated his career to work in construction and factories. He loved riding...
Peggy Frydenlund
Jan 17, 2025
Margaret Louise “Peggy” Frydenlund, age 87, formerly of Fort Walton, Florida, and most recently a resident of Columbia, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Morning Pointe of Columbia.
Peggy was born on October 6, 1937, in St. James, Minnesota, to the late Robert Ellis Whoerly and the late Bertha Gardner Whoerly. She graduated high school and went on to...
Kokilaben Kadakia
Jan 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kokilaben Pravinchandra Kadakia, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on January 17, 2025. Kokilaben was a woman of remarkable strength, kindness, and warmth who deeply valued family and community. Her unwavering faith guided her throughout her life, providing her with immense strength and resilience during life's challenges. Her faith...
Lena Monnie Crevier Taylor
Jan 16, 2025
Lena Monnie Crevier Taylor, age 90, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday morning, January 16, 2025, at her residence, with family by her side.
Born on September 2, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, Lena was the daughter of the late Francis Crevier and the late Lucille Mallett Crevier.
Lena was a gifted artist whose love for painting was a reflection...
Cleo Patricia Still Godsey
Jan 14, 2025
Cleo Patricia ‘Pat’ S. Godsey, age 80, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025.
She was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Cleo and Charles Still. As a toddler, her family moved to Anniston, Alabama, where Pat was raised and met her husband of 63 years, Mike Godsey. Pat and Mike moved to...
Perry Allen Thomason
Jan 14, 2025
Perry Allen Thomason, age 61, a resident of Lynnville, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11AM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 10-11AM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Peter "Pete" Elvin Aldridge
Jan 14, 2025
Peter “Pete” Elvin Aldridge, age 54, husband of Terri Harris Aldridge, and a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Joseph Cejka officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest...
Lowell Dempsey "LD" Cornelius
Jan 13, 2025
Lowell Dempsey Cornelius, lovingly known as Demp or LD, age 74, husband of Portia Cornelius and a resident of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Randall Runions and Brandon Smith officiating. Following the...
Christopher Rivas
Jan 13, 2025
Christopher Thomas Rivas, age 55, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee.
Christopher was born on January 23, 1969, in Glendale, California. He had a deep passion for life and enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching baseball. A devoted Dodgers fan, he cherished moments spent cheering on his favorite team. Christopher was also a food enthusiast who loved exploring...
Uriel Miller
Jan 12, 2025
Uriel Miller, age 26, a resident of Christiana, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:00AM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Monday, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Guillermina Romero Montes de Oca
Jan 8, 2025
Guillermina Romero Montes de Oca, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM...
David Harold Amones
Jan 7, 2025
David was born on August 11, 1946, to the late Robert Harold Amones and the late Betty June Yeagley Amones. A 1964 graduate of Brandywine High School in Michigan, David went on to become a skilled pipe fitter, dedicating over 35 years to Ford Glass Company before retiring.
David served his country during the Vietnam War, where he earned multiple Purple...
Lena Mai Frey
Jan 5, 2025
Lena Mai “June” Smith Frey, age 74, resident of Mt. Pleasant, departed this life on January 5, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00pm at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 11:00am until the service hour at...
Christine Woody Sewell
Jan 5, 2025
Christine Woody Sewell, “Mer”, age 84, longtime resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born on March 8, 1940, in Maury County, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Clarence Woody and the late Virgie McKee Woody. She was a 1958 graduate of Santa Fe School.
Christine married the love of...
Roseanna Leigh Miller
Jan 4, 2025
Roseanna Leigh Miller, age 73, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at her residence. .
Roseanna was born on February 27, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Doliver and Mary Bradshaw. Roseanna married the love of her life Jon Miller and they celebrated 52 years of marriage together. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, animals, spending time...
John Morris Scoggin
Jan 3, 2025
John Morris “Johnny” Scoggin, son of John William Scoggin and Nancye Keach Scoggin and husband of Jill Lane Scoggin, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 70.
A funeral service will take place at Heritage Funeral Home, 609 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM, with visitation scheduled from 1:00...
Wilkinson Shane Benefield
Jan 3, 2025
Wilkinson Shane Benefield, age 35, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Steven Morgan officiating. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is...
Janet Lynn Williams
Jan 2, 2025
Janet Lynn Williams, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2025, at her residence in Murfreesboro.
A visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 2-3 PM, with a memorial service at 3 PM.
Janet was born on March 30, 1973, in Columbia, Tennessee. She graduated from Central High School in 1991and moved to Murfreesboro...
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