Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

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...

Brendan John Nixon

Brendan John Nixon

May 23, 2025

Brendan John Nixon, age 37, a resident of Leoma, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Brendan was born on August 9, 1987, in Phoenix, Arizona, but grew up in Lawrenceburg.

He enjoyed cooking, hiking, fishing, and doing anything that involved spending time with his children and loved ones. A...

Janet Elaine Myers Herzog

Janet Elaine Myers Herzog

May 23, 2025

Janet Elaine Herzog, a devoted Christian, compassionate caregiver, and beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 at the age of 76. 

Born to Jonas F. Myers and Ruth Myers in Westmoreland County, PA, Janet led a life grounded in faith and dedicated to serving God. Her unwavering belief in the power of generosity and spiritual strength...

Judy Faye Perry

Judy Faye Perry

May 21, 2025

Judy Perry, 75, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Born on March 29, 1950, she was a lifelong resident of Lawrenceburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Imanell Clifton; her brother, Jimmy Clifton; and her sisters, Diane Clifton and Pat Mayfield.

Judy is survived by her loving children, Tina Gean (Eric) and...

Willie Mae Norwood

Willie Mae Norwood

May 20, 2025

On Tuesday May 20, 2025, at the blessed age of 95, the Lord sent his angel to carry away the soul of Mother Willie Mae Davis Norwood. She was born on February 19, 1930 to the late George and Annie Davis. She was educated at Park Station Elementary School. In her passing, Mother Norwood is reunited with her husband, Deacon...

Paresh "Prince" Patel

Paresh "Prince" Patel

May 20, 2025

Paresh “Prince” Patel, age 34, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away tragically on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

A funeral ceremony will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee.

Our hearts are shattered by the tragic and senseless loss of Prince, a cherished soul whose warmth lit up Lewisburg...

Ann Shirley

Ann Shirley

May 20, 2025

Mrs. Ann Shirley, age 81, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Unity in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Friday,...

Dorothy Irene (Tanner) Staggs

Dorothy Irene (Tanner) Staggs

May 18, 2025

Dorothy Irene Staggs (Tanner), age 76, a lifelong resident of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2025, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Her kindness, strength, and unwavering faith left a lasting impression on all who knew and loved her.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at...

Rayetta Jean Smith

Rayetta Jean Smith

May 18, 2025

Rayetta Jean Smith, age 58, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on July 8, 1966, in Osage Beach, Missouri, Rayetta was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Yvonne Stewart Rayhart, Jr. She dedicated her career to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Rayetta had a...

Duck Thomas

Duck Thomas

May 18, 2025

Donald Wayne "Duck" Thomas, age 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Lane Ransdell officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Freedom at Maury Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin American...

Douglas Ewell Orr

Douglas Ewell Orr

May 17, 2025

Douglas Ewell Orr, age 75, a resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on May 31,2025, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the...

Nora Hazel Young

Nora Hazel Young

May 15, 2025

Nora Hazel Young (May 15, 2025 – May 15, 2025)

This precious angel is cherished and loved by her parents: Caitlin and Joshua Young and her beautiful loving foster sisters, all of Lynnville.

She is also survived and cherished by her Great Grandparents: Lilian Garner of Pulaski, Terry McGill of Columbia, Junette Young of Rogersville, Grandparents, Diane and Fred Hyde of Pulaski,...

Ron Powers

Ron Powers

May 14, 2025

Ronald Keith Powers, Jr. age 65, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Born on April 2, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, Ronald was the son of the late Ronald K. Powers, Sr. and the late Linda L. Hathaway Powers. From a young age, Ron stood out as a talented bowler with...

Raymond Everett Corey

Raymond Everett Corey

May 14, 2025

Mr. Raymond Everett Corey, age 61, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:00PM at Heritage Funeral Home with James Woods officiating. A visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 1:00PM - 3:00PM....

Hester Lee Bellafant Woodard

Hester Lee Bellafant Woodard

May 13, 2025

Hester Lee Bellafant Woodard, age 85, resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at her residence.

A home going celebration will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bishop James Glenn Duke officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Freedom in Maury Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest...

Yvonne Ruth White

Yvonne Ruth White

May 13, 2025



Yvonne Ruth White, age 80, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on October 13, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Dana Maxwell Austin and the late Glenna Ruth Baltzell Austin. Yvonne was a devoted Christian whose kindness and willingness to help others touched many...

Cynthia Lockwood

Cynthia Lockwood

May 11, 2025

Cynthia Frances Lockwood, age 82, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Catholic Church of the Nativity in Spring Hill with Father Jerry Strange officiating. The family will visit with friends from...

Steve Williams Armstrong

Steve Williams Armstrong

May 9, 2025

Steve Williams Armstrong, age 73, a resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Tony Phillips and Keith Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM,...

Thelma Evone Wells

Thelma Evone Wells

May 8, 2025

Thelma Wells, age 70, a resident of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Scribner’s Mill Cemetery. A visitation will...

Peggie Jean Davis

Peggie Jean Davis

May 8, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Peggie Jean Davis, age 76, who departed peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 8, 2025, at her home in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

Peggie was born on November 28, 1948, the eldest child of the late Rev. Jones Davis and Ida Mae Primm Davis. A proud graduate of Jones High School, she went...