Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Linda Glover Aldridge
May 7, 2025
Linda Glover Aldridge, age 80, a resident of Pulaski, Tennessee, formerly of Leoma, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at NHC Pulaski.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill Drive, Huntsville, AL, 35801, with Phil Holcomb officiating. Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee is assisting...
William Kyzer
May 7, 2025
William P. Kyzer, age 72, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Shantilal Gordhanbhai Patel
May 7, 2025
Jai Swaminarayan,
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shantilal Gordhanbhai Patel (Gaam: Chikhodra), Brentwood, TN on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at the age of 83 years, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
A big heart carried him through 83 years of life. Even in his last days, his love for family, friends, feeding everyone paan and living...
Terry B. Farris
May 6, 2025
Terry Bingham Farris, age 75, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at NHC Columbia.
Born on December 9, 1949, in Columbia, Tennessee, Terry was the son of the late Porter Farris and the late Joan Warf Farris. He served in the National Guard and worked thirty-five years as a machinist for CPS in Franklin before...
James "Jim" Robert Havens
May 4, 2025
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3019 Cayce Lane, Columbia, TN 38401. Visitation will be at 9 AM, and Mass at 10 AM. Ashes will be laid to rest afterwards at Maury Memorial Gardens, inside the mausoleum.
Jim Havens, 83, was taken home to Heaven on Sunday, May 4th, 2025,...
Arlie J Veer
May 4, 2025
Arlie J. Veer, age 90, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on July 14, 1934, in Langdon,...
Ferdinand Eustace Davis
May 3, 2025
Ferdinand Eustace Davis, age 54, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Lazerius “Herb” Davis officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the funeral home....
Estylene Joy Lancaster
May 2, 2025
Estylene Joy Kelley Lancaster, age 83, a resident of Sawdust, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Allen Lancaster, Rick Points and Mark Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery....
Shirley Jewell Morgan
May 1, 2025
Shirley Jewell Morgan, age 80, a resident of Murfreesboro and formerly of Manchester and Columbia, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Nathan Newell officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens. A...
Sandra Haywood Matthews
May 1, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Matthews, age 72, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Richard Murrell officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends...
Betsy Ann Opalewski
Apr 29, 2025
With broken hearts we share that our beloved mother, Betsy, passed away on April 29, 2025.
Our mom was a force: brilliant, loving, determined, and endlessly generous. She carried herself with quiet strength and grounded wisdom, always balancing sharp intellect with deep compassion. Her love was not just felt, it was lived. She showed up, every single time, with unwavering support...
Pam Foster
Apr 29, 2025
Pamper “Pam” Nichole Foster, age 58, beloved wife of Bobby Foster, Jr., and a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Danny Huggs officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest...
Marvin Melvin Stewart
Apr 28, 2025
Marvin Melvin Stewart, age 54, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on July 23, 1970, in Sioux City, Iowa,...
Bob Harlan
Apr 27, 2025
James Robert “Bob” Harlan, age 67, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home in Hampshire, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 10, 1957, to Allen Dorset Harlan, Jr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Gennoe Harlan, Bob was raised in Maury County and spent his life on his beloved family farm along the Duck River. He graduated from...
Paige Michelle Merritt
Apr 25, 2025
Paige Michelle Merritt, age 56, resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her residence.
Born on September 13, 1968, in Atlanta, Georgia, Paige was the daughter of the late Carl Merritt and the late Gilda McIntosh Merritt. A gifted musician, Paige had a passion for music and was talented in playing multiple instruments and singing. She...
Jewel Rhea Jobe
Apr 24, 2025
Jewel Rhea Pope Jobe, age 86, a resident of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at her home.
Born in Wayne County, Tennessee, Jewel was the daughter of the late John Wesley Pope and the late Nora Lee Davis Pope. She was a woman of strong faith and a member of the Baptist church. Known for her warm...
Peggy Elaine Huff
Apr 24, 2025
Peggy Elaine Huff, age 76, a resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Heart of Mary House, in Nashville, Tennessee.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points and Andrew Gilbreath officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery in Columbia. A visitation will...
Joseph "Bicycle Joe" Tomlin
Apr 23, 2025
Mr. Joe Tomlin, age 87, resident of Leoma, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and the comfort of his unwavering faith.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 3, 2025 at 2:00PM at the Woodman of The World building, 200 Glen Springs Road, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Born on May 27, 1937, Joe lived...

Aaron Jessie Feagins
Apr 23, 2025
Aaron Jessie Feagins, age 78, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at NHC Columbia.
Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Vickie Leigh Bassham
Apr 23, 2025
Vickie Leigh Bassham, age 67, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Maury Memorial Gardens. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on September 1, 1957, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late...
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