Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Dorothy Schmelkin

Dorothy Schmelkin

Jan 7, 2016

Dorothy Schmelkin January 7, 2016

Dorothy Jeanne Schmelkin, age 65, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday in Franklin.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter: Kristine McGee of Columbia; a sister: Claudia Johnson of Columbia; and several nieces and nephews. She had an associate’s degree...

George Baugh, Jr.

George Baugh, Jr.

Jan 7, 2016

George Baugh, Jr. October 11, 1949 - January 7, 2016

Mr. George Baugh, Jr., age 66, a resident of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at his residence.

A homegoing celebration will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM at...

Martha Lou Estes

Martha Lou Estes

Jan 6, 2016

Martha Lou Estes April 28, 1931 - January 6, 2016

Martha Lou Estes, age 84, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM at...

William "Bill" Wesley Allen

William "Bill" Wesley Allen

Jan 6, 2016

William "Bill" Wesley Allen July 17, 1940 - January 6, 2016

William “Bill” Wesley Allen, age 75, a resident of Chapel Hill, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Marshall Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 10th at 2pm at Heritage...

Ruby G. Thomas

Ruby G. Thomas

Jan 3, 2016

Ruby G. Thomas August 9, 1926 - January 3, 2016

Ruby Grace Thomas, age 89, a resident of Culleoka, passed away Sunday evening, January 3, 2016 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Heritage...

Kayla Bryanton

Kayla Bryanton

Jan 3, 2016

Kayla Bryanton January 3, 2016

Kayla Bryanton, age 20, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Murfreesboro.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home...

Marshall Davidson

Marshall Davidson

Jan 2, 2016

Marshall Davidson August 1, 1947 - January 2, 2016

Marshall “Papa” Davidson, age 68, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A homegoing celebration will be held on Saturday, January 9,...

Anna-Lise Lee-Rainey

Anna-Lise Lee-Rainey

Dec 31, 2015

Anna-Lise Lee-Rainey December 2, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Anna-Lise M. Lee-Rainey, one year old infant, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral...

Mary Jean Stinson

Mary Jean Stinson

Dec 31, 2015

Mary Jean Stinson January 7, 1940 - December 31, 2015

Mary Jean Stinson, age 75, a resident of Columbia, previously of the Duck River Community, passed away Thursday morning, December 31, 2015, at NHC Columbia.

She will be laid to rest at Pleasant Mount Cemetery....

Gene M. Vandiver

Gene M. Vandiver

Dec 30, 2015

Gene M. Vandiver July 2, 1938 - December 30, 2015

Mr. Gene M. Vandiver, age 77, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015 at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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John Wesley Wilkins

John Wesley Wilkins

Dec 29, 2015

John Wesley Wilkins May 11, 1936 - December 29, 2015

Mr. John Wesley Wilkins, age 79, husband of Carole Wilkins, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

The family will celebrate his life with services at...

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Burgess

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Burgess

Dec 29, 2015

Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Burgess June 17, 1962 - December 29, 2015

Cindy Winn Burgess, age 53, wife of Ronald Burgess, and a resident of the Sawdust Community on Williamsport Pike in Columbia, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

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Earl Dean Mcclarren

Earl Dean Mcclarren

Dec 28, 2015

Earl Dean McClarren April 19, 1947 - December 28, 2015

Mr. Earl D. McClarren, age 68, husband of Debra Hennessee McClarren, and a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

The family will celebrate his life with services...

Constance "Connie" Swafford

Constance "Connie" Swafford

Dec 25, 2015

Constance "Connie" Swafford June 11, 1954 - December 25, 2015

Constance “Connie” Swafford, age 61, wife of Reid Swafford, Jr. and a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 29th at...

Patricia "Pat" Ellen Stewart

Patricia "Pat" Ellen Stewart

Dec 24, 2015

Patricia "Pat" Ellen Stewart January 18, 1957 - December 24, 2015

Patricia Ellen Stewart, age 58, a resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 29th at 2:00 PM at...

Linda Frederick~Hall

Linda Frederick~Hall

Dec 23, 2015

Linda Frederick~Hall April 19, 1952 - December 23, 2015

Linda Frederick~Hall, age 63, wife of Roger Hall, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held on...

Karl Levy, Sr.

Karl Levy, Sr.

Dec 23, 2015

Karl Levy, Sr. July 4, 1942 - December 23, 2015

Mr. Karl S. Levy, Sr., age 73, husband of Patty Frank Levy, and a resident of Chapel Hill, passed away December 23, 2015 at his residence.

The family will celebrate his life with private services...

Rufus Collier Jackson Iv

Rufus Collier Jackson Iv

Dec 22, 2015

Rufus Collier Jackson IV March 10, 1933 - December 22, 2015

Mr. Rufus Collier Jackson IV, affectionately known as “Buck” by his friends and family, age 82, and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at his residence.

A visitation with the family will be held on Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM...

Wanda A. French

Wanda A. French

Dec 21, 2015

Wanda A. French March 14, 1922 - December 21, 2015

Wanda Ann French, age 93, wife of Robert French, and a resident of Columbia and formely of Dwight, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral...

John Jenkins

John Jenkins

Dec 19, 2015

John Jenkins July 2, 1945 - December 19, 2015

Mr. John Henry Jenkins, Sr., was born July 2, 1945 to the late Mrs. Helen Louise Jenkins Foster and the late James E. Foster. He departed this life on Saturday December 19 at 6:30AM.

A homegoing celebration will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM...