Obituaries

Feb 16, 2014

Audie B. Combs July 25, 1921 - February 16, 2014

Mrs. Audie B. Combs, age 92 and a resident of Spring Hill, TN went to be with her husband and our Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Born July 25, 1921 in Coble, TN, she was the daughter of the late...

Feb 15, 2014

Ruby Modisette August 19, 1925 - February 15, 2014

Ruby Modisette, age 88 of Lawrenceburg, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at NHC Healthcare in Pulaski. The family will celebrate her life with a memorial service in Houston. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Ruby was born August 19, 1925 in Little...

Feb 12, 2014

Carl E. Church July 15, 1932 - February 12, 2014

Mr. Carl E. Church, age 81 of Spring Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Brother Clay Gentry will officiate. Entombment will follow in the...

Feb 11, 2014

Roger Eugene Helms, Sr. September 28, 1953 - February 11, 2014

Roger E. Helms, age 60, and a resident of Early Road in Columbia, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 14th at 3:00pm in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Swango officiating....

Feb 10, 2014

Charles Wesley Suttles, Jr. December 7, 1948 - February 10, 2014

Mr. Charles Wesley Suttles, age 65 of Columbia, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Friends are invited to gather together from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday, February 13, 2014 for visitation. Additional services will be private. Heritage Funeral...

Feb 9, 2014

Kerry "Lil Hemi" Strayhorn June 16, 1989 - February 9, 2014

Surrounded by his loving family, Kerry “Lil Hemi” Strayhorn, age 26 of Napier Drive in Columbia, entered into eternity on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his residence. A Homegoing Celebration will be conducted on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home,...

Feb 9, 2014

Kerry "Lil Hemi" Strayhorn June 16, 1989 - February 9, 2014

Surrounded by his loving family, Kerry "Lil Hemi" Strayhorn, age 26 of Napier Drive in Columbia, entered into eternity on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his residence. A Homegoing Celebration will be conducted on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home,...

Feb 8, 2014

George E. Avery September 2, 1927 - February 8, 2014

Mr. George E. Avery, age 86, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2014. He will be laid to rest with military honors at a later date in Indiana. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. He was born on September 2, 1927 in South...

Feb 8, 2014

George E. Avery September 2, 1927 - February 8, 2014

Mr. George E. Avery, age 86, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2014. He will be laid to rest with military honors at a later date in Indiana. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. He was born on September 2, 1927 in South...

Feb 6, 2014

Eddie Wayne Dugger June 27, 1948 - February 6, 2014

Eddie Wayne Dugger, 65, passed away on February 6, 2014 after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, February 9th at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Hood officiating. Burial will follow in Shires Cemetery with full military honors provided...

Feb 6, 2014

Eddie Wayne Dugger June 27, 1948 - February 6, 2014

Eddie Wayne Dugger, 65, passed away on February 6, 2014 after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, February 9th at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Hood officiating. Burial will follow in Shires Cemetery with full military honors provided...

Feb 5, 2014

Elmer J. Kelley October 9, 1922 - February 5, 2014

Mr. Elmer Jackson Kelley, age 91, husband of Susie Kelley, and a resident of Jones Valley Road in the Water Valley Community, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Life Care Center of Columbia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 3:00pm in...

Feb 5, 2014

Elmer J. Kelley October 9, 1922 - February 5, 2014

Mr. Elmer Jackson Kelley, age 91, husband of Susie Kelley, and a resident of Jones Valley Road in the Water Valley Community, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Life Care Center of Columbia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 3:00pm in...

Feb 3, 2014

Robert Harold "R" Hipps August 7, 1920 - February 3, 2014

R Hipps was still in high school when he left home to join the circus. He broke into the big top shoveling elephant poo while traveling with the Wallace Bros. Circus for four months one summer. He later attended Ringling Bros. Clown College and appeared with that circus...

Feb 3, 2014

Robert Harold "R" Hipps August 7, 1920 - February 3, 2014

R Hipps was still in high school when he left home to join the circus. He broke into the big top shoveling elephant poo while traveling with the Wallace Bros. Circus for four months one summer. He later attended Ringling Bros. Clown College and appeared with that circus...

Feb 2, 2014

Paul Moore February 2, 2014

Mr. Paul Eugene Moore, age 54, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday evening, February 2, 2014 at Marshall Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5th from 4-8pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Paul was born in Fort Hood, Texas and was...

Feb 2, 2014

Paul Moore February 2, 2014

Mr. Paul Eugene Moore, age 54, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Sunday evening, February 2, 2014 at Marshall Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5th from 4-8pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Paul was born in Fort Hood, Texas and was...

Feb 1, 2014

Carlton Whitwell December 4, 1936 - February 1, 2014

Carlton Benton Whitwell, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, died peacefully at home, Saturday, February 1st, after a long illness. In accordance with his wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Carlton was raised in the Mt...

Feb 1, 2014

Carlton Whitwell December 4, 1936 - February 1, 2014

Carlton Benton Whitwell, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, died peacefully at home, Saturday, February 1st, after a long illness. In accordance with his wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Carlton was raised in the Mt...

Jan 30, 2014

Larue Eckenstine May 20, 1917 - January 30, 2014

Mr. Larue Eckenstine, age 96, and a resident of the Milltown area went to be with his Lord and Savior January 30th, 2014. He was fondly known as Papa Lou and will be sorely missed by family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, February...