Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Froney Sandifer
Nov 6, 2025
Froney Ethel Sandifer, 78, passed away on November 6, 2025.
She was a beloved mother and grandmother who will be remembered for her work as a talented quilter and crocheter, gardener, and for her abundant love for her grandchildren and all animals.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Amy (Sandifer) & Rob Szeliga and her grandchildren Jackson, Londyn, and Magnolia...
Cory Floyd
Nov 6, 2025
Stephen “Cory” Floyd, age 55, a resident of Linden, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 10th at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home, with Rick Points officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...
Richard Frank Lafferty Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Richard “Rick” Frank Lafferty Jr., age 72, a longtime resident of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens. A visitation...
Zeresh Louise Harrison
Nov 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Minister Zeresh Louise (Wright) Harrison
Sunrise: March 21, 1964 | Sunset: November 4, 2025
Minister Zeresh Louise (Wright) Harrison, daughter of the late Gladys Mae (Williams) Wright and Bernard C. Wright Sr., was born in Newark, NJ, on March 21, 1964, the eighth of thirteen children. She peacefully passed away on November 4, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center...
Jane Coleman Speakman
Nov 4, 2025
Mrs. Jane Coleman Speakman, age 88, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her residence.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with the service beginning at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial...
Ishverbhai M Patel
Nov 2, 2025
Ishverbhai M Patel, age 91, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
A service will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home.
Teresa Ann Ross
Nov 2, 2025
Teresa Ann Hale Ross, age 66, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with visitation from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on October 20, 1959, in Danville,...
Roy W Grooms
Nov 1, 2025
Mr. Roy W. Grooms, age 87, a longtime resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away only four days after his beloved wife, Betty Grooms.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Grooms officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from...
Betty J Grooms
Oct 28, 2025
Mrs. Betty Grooms, age 86, longtime resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Riverview Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Grooms officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends...
Earl Q Parrott, M.D.
Oct 26, 2025
Earl Q. Parrott, M.D, age 77, passed away early Sunday morning, October 26, 2025, at NHC Transitional Care, after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, at 2:00 PM at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Reverend Christopher Bowhay officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM in the Parrish Hall. Burial will be at St. John’s...
Ann Dorman
Oct 25, 2025
Sarah “Ann” Elliott Dorman, age 93, a resident of Columbia, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at NHC Maury.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Brandon Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 12:00...
Donna Riley
Oct 22, 2025
Donna Boshers Riley, age 82, widow of Wayne Riley, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Craft Memorial United Methodist Church, 907 Hatcher Lane, Columbia, TN 38401 with Rev....
Marquisha Diane Frazier
Oct 21, 2025
Marquisha Diane Frazier, age 46, a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Alvin Anderson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 1:00 PM until the service hour at...
Huy V. Le
Oct 20, 2025
Huy V. Le, age 55, a resident of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Stacey Lynn Klassen
Oct 20, 2025
Stacey Lynn Klassen, age 71, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on October 20, 2025 at Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Mary Jan Suttles
Oct 20, 2025
Mary Jan Suttles, age 75, a resident of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Marc Ball officiating. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 1:00 PM until the service hour. Heritage Funeral Home is...
Linda Kay Fitzgerald
Oct 19, 2025
Linda Kay Fitzgerald, age 80, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service she will be laid to rest in Santa Fe Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday,...
Judith Ann Lohr
Oct 18, 2025
Judith Ann Lohr, age 68, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held on October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Chris Russell officiating. A visitation will also be held from 11:00 AM – 12:00PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is...
Joe Thomas Branch Jr.
Oct 14, 2025
Mr. Joe Thomas Branch Jr., age 75, a resident of Leoma, passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at Countryside Nursing Facility.
Born on September 19, 1950, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Joe was the son of the late Joe Branch Sr. and the late Wanda Smith Branch. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed the simple things...
Patricia Ann Taylor
Oct 12, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Taylor, age 78, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 23, 1947 in Burbank, California, Patricia was the daughter of the late James Taylor and the late Elizabeth Lewis Taylor. She enjoyed knitting and shopping, and was known for her unique personality. She was a loving sister...
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