Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Raymond Paul "Punky" Burns, Jr.
Jun 27, 2026
Raymond Paul "Punky" Burns, Jr., affectionately known to all as "Punky," passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 54.
Born on June 5, 1972, in Columbia, Tennessee, Punky was the beloved son of the late Raymond Paul Burns, Sr. and Rethia Burns. He was a simple man with a kind heart whose greatest joy in life was his...
Melissa Jean Davis
Jun 27, 2026
Melissa Jean Davis age 55 of Columbia, Tennessee born July 6, 1970, and died June 27, 2026, at Maury Regional Hospital surrounded by her family and friends.
Melissa leaves behind the love of her life and husband James R. Davis (Randy) and they just celebrate their 13 th wedding anniversary. She also leaves behind her father Mr. Harley Briden of Culleoka,...
Barbara Jean Kirby
Jun 27, 2026
Barbara Jean Kirby, age 77, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bud Porter officiating. A visitation will also be held on Thursday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the funeral home. She will...
Hykeith Tyreke Leranso Wells
Jun 26, 2026
Hykeith Tyreke Leranson Wells “Chopwop”, age 27, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2026, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the funeral home.
Born on August...
Keith Lewis
Jun 26, 2026
Mr. Keith Robert Lewis, age 92, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Poplar Estates.
Born on July 9, 1933, in Grand Island, Nebraska, Keith proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he enjoyed a distinguished 30-year career as a mail carrier in California before retiring. Never one to...
Cordell Choate
Jun 26, 2026
Cordell Choate, age 87, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro.
The family will visit with friends on Tuesday, June 30th from 4-7pm and again Wednesday, July 1st from 9-10am. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 10:00am at Heritage Funeral Home, 609 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401, with Kelly Campbell and Wayne Cornwell...
Woodrow Wilson York Jr.
Jun 25, 2026
Woodrow Wilson York, Jr., age 66, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his residence.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home.
Born on January 19, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Woodrow was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson York, Sr. and the late Glendora...
Michael Dewayne Richardson
Jun 24, 2026
A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the United States Army. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family...
Wesley Paul Hay
Jun 24, 2026
Wesley Paul Hay, age 88, a resident of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Alvin C. York VA Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Donnie Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States...
Shirley Ann Jennings
Jun 21, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Ann Jennings, age 69, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Heritage Funeral Home is...
Teresa Diana Culberson
Jun 20, 2026
Ms. Teresa Diana Culberson, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Rick Points officiating. A visitation will also be held Thursday from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest...
Dewayne Hayes
Jun 19, 2026
Earl Dewayne Hayes, age 71, resident of Columbia, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on January 1, 1955, in Columbia, Tennessee, Dewayne was the son of the late English Hayes and the late Geneva Gerard Pipkin. He attended Columbia Central High School and retired from the Maury County Highway Department, where he worked for...
Nelda Kay Hall
Jun 16, 2026
Nelda Kay Hall, age 62, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home.
Born on April 15, 1964, in Maury County, Tennessee, Nelda was the daughter of the late Leo Casteel and the late Evelyn Alberta Poole Casteel. She...
Mary Jo White McGee
Jun 16, 2026
Mary Jo White McGee, age 94, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on June 16, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee.
Born on October 15, 1931, in Giles County, Tennessee, Mary Jo was the daughter of Joseph Pitman White and Robbie Jo Allen White. She grew up in Campbellsville, Tennessee, graduated from Campbellsville High School, and later attended...
Sandy West
Jun 15, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" West, 79, of Florence, Alabama, passed away on June 15th, 2026, in Columbia, Tennesse. Sandy was born in Florence, Alabama to George Tingle and Betty West on April 26th, 1947. She was married to James Hendrix. She worked as a cashier at Shell for 24 years. Sandy was sassy, fearless and lived a life filled with joy, laughter,...
Harold Seaton Capps
Jun 14, 2026
Harold Seaton Capps, age 81, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at his home.
Born July 7, 1944, in Columbia, Harold was a devoted husband and beloved father and grandfather known for his love of storytelling, funny personality and his kind and generous heart.
He attended Central High School and later attended Nashville Business School where...
Doris Diana Barton
Jun 13, 2026
Doris Diane Barton, age 80, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on June 13, 2026, at Murray Regional Hospital.
Doris was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on May 19, 1946, to William Andrew Faulkner and Lily Belle Hall Faulkner.
Doris was a very hard worker with a big heart. She was always taking care of others and loved her family deeply. Her family meant...
Belinda Gayle Bell
Jun 13, 2026
Belinda Gayle Bell, age 64, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Williamson Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Edward Dickson officiating. Burial will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 AM until...
LeAnn Cates
Jun 13, 2026
LeAnn Cates, age 26, a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sheboss Cemetery in Hampshire where family and friends will serve as pallbearers. A visitation will also be held on...
Clyde Skelley
Jun 12, 2026
Mr. Clyde Walker Skelley, age 91, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Stephen McCollum and Sammy Walters officiating. Burial will follow in Knob Creek Cemetery. The family will receive...
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