Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Donald C. Hinson

Donald C. Hinson

Nov 11, 2016

Donald C. Hinson September 30, 1933 - November 11, 2016

Donald C. Hinson, age 83, a resident of Leoma, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2016.

The family will celebrate his life with services at a later date.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dana Martin

Dana Martin

Nov 11, 2016

Dana Martin November 11, 2016

Dana Martin, age 49, of Columbia, passed away November 11th at her Maury Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday at 1PM at Blowing Springs Cemetery. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Ralph P. Astarita

Ralph P. Astarita

Nov 10, 2016

Ralph P. Astarita March 9, 1932 - November 10, 2016

Mr. Ralph P. Astarita, age 84, a resident of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his residence.

A celebration of Ralph’s life with memories shared by family and friends will be held on Saturday,...

Melvin H. Roberts

Melvin H. Roberts

Nov 8, 2016

Melvin H. Roberts November 3, 1940 - November 8, 2016

Mr. Melvin Roberts, age 76, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his residence.

The family will celebrate his life at a later date.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Johnnie Fralix

Johnnie Fralix

Nov 6, 2016

Johnnie Fralix May 24, 1938 - November 6, 2016

Mr. Johnnie Fralix, age 78, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

The family will visit with friends on Wednesday, November 9th from 5-6pm with a memorial service to follow at Heritage...

Mary Ellen Beam

Mary Ellen Beam

Nov 4, 2016

Mary Ellen Beam September 15, 1921 - November 4, 2016

Mary Ellen Beam, age 95, passed away into her heavenly home in the early morning on Friday, November 4, 2016.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 8th at 2PM at Spring Hill...

Beverley Gattis

Beverley Gattis

Nov 4, 2016

Beverley Gattis February 20, 1926 - November 4, 2016

Beverley Johns Williams Gattis, age 90, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at NHC Hillview.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. John Vaughn officiating. Burial will...

Dewey Johnson

Dewey Johnson

Nov 2, 2016

Dewey Johnson May 29, 1938 - November 2, 2016

Mr. Dewey V. Johnson, age 78, husband of Nancy Johnson, and a resident of Walnut Drive in Columbia, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2PM at Heritage Funeral...

Arthur Lee Mow

Arthur Lee Mow

Oct 29, 2016

Arthur Lee Mow of Shelbyville, Tennessee June 28, 1959 - October 29, 2016

Mr. Arthur Lee Mow, age 57, a resident of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday evening, October 29, 2016 at his residence. The family will celebrate his life with private services at a later date. Simply Unique Cremation and Funeral Service in Spring Hill is assisting the family...

Kaneasha D. Martin

Kaneasha D. Martin

Oct 28, 2016

Kaneasha D. Martin June 16, 1980 - October 28, 2016

Ms. Kaneasha D. Martin, age 36, a resident of Columbia, departed this life on Friday morning, October 28, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A homegoing celebration will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016...

Willard Prentice

Willard Prentice

Oct 27, 2016

Willard Prentice July 21, 1938 - October 27, 2016

Willard J. Prentice, age 78, a resident of Pulaski, passed away Thursday evening, October 27, 2016 at Alive Hospice.

The family will celebrate his life with services at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...

Sara M. Secor

Sara M. Secor

Oct 27, 2016

Sara M. Secor December 4, 1930 - October 27, 2016

Sara Louise Marshall Secor, age 85, a resident of The Heritage in Brentwood, passed away Thursday, October 27th.

Sara devoted her life to her family, friends, and church, expressing and demonstrating care and concern for...

John Leslie Plourd

John Leslie Plourd

Oct 23, 2016

John Leslie Plourd October 1, 1944 - October 23, 2016

Mr. John Leslie Plourd, age 72, husband of Diane Plourd, and a resident of Culleoka, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Williamson Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 4PM...

Cloetus Benjamin Norris

Cloetus Benjamin Norris

Oct 23, 2016

Cloetus Benjamin Norris September 7, 1934 - October 23, 2016

Mr. Cloetus Norris, age 82, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday evening, October 23, 2016 at his residence.

Born on September 7, 1934 in Alabama, Cloetus was the son of the late Walter James...

Margaret Thomas

Margaret Thomas

Oct 23, 2016

Margaret Thomas October 23, 2016

Mrs. Margaret Okalene Henson Thomas, age 88, affectionately known as Ms. Margaret and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, October 23 at NHC/Hillview.

Funeral services for Ms. Margaret will be held on Wednesday, October 26 at 10:00 AM...

Christopher Lee Godfrey

Christopher Lee Godfrey

Oct 23, 2016

Christopher Lee Godfrey February 14, 1980 - October 23, 2016

Mr. Christopher Lee Godfrey, age 36, a resident of Pulaski, passed away October 23, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

The family will celebrate his life with services at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on February 14,...

Ronald Earl Mcgee

Ronald Earl Mcgee

Oct 21, 2016

Ronald Earl McGee November 14, 1953 - October 21, 2016

Mr. Ronald McGee, age 62, formerly of Danville, Illinois, left this life at 7:34AM on October 20, 2016 surrounded by his family and his dog Pipes Earl in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

He was born on...

Aaron Matthew Schmidt

Aaron Matthew Schmidt

Oct 19, 2016

Aaron Matthew Schmidt July 19, 1973 - October 19, 2016

Aaron Matthew Schmidt, beloved son of Robert J. and Judy E. Schmidt, and beloved brother of Elaina Anne Manuel and Anna Katherine Willingham, went home in the arms of Jesus October 19, 2016.

J. Darrell Brown

J. Darrell Brown

Oct 15, 2016

J. Darrell Brown June 9, 1953 - October 15, 2016

October 15, 2016 marked the passing of a brilliant man.  He was known by many names to many people, but most importantly a loving Husband, Father and PawPaw.

James “Darrell” Brown, age 63, was surrounded by his loving family when his Earth’s Journey...

Charles Earl Holden, Sr.

Charles Earl Holden, Sr.

Oct 14, 2016

Charles Earl Holden, Sr. February 7, 1951 - October 14, 2016

Mr. Charles Earl Holden, Sr., age 65, a resident of Pulaski, passed away October 14, 2016 at St. Thomas West Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 3:00PM at The VFW Hall...