Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Janice Kaye Bell
Jul 15, 2026
Janice Kaye Bell, age 77, passed away peacefully on July 15th in Hospice care at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Janice was born in Columbia on September 4, 1948. Her sweet nature, warm smile, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward and Ruth Bell, special sister Donna Bell Baker,...
Shirley Elizabeth Fields
Jul 13, 2026
Shirley Elizabeth Fields, age 72, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 26, 1954, in Nashville, Tennessee, Shirley was the daughter of the late George Edward McCullar and the late Lilly Mae Pomroy McCullar. She worked for 17 years at White Castle in Nashville. Shirley enjoyed sitting on her...
Cheryl Howell
Jul 13, 2026
Cheryl Howell, age 79, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at McCain's Cemetery with Rick Points officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral...
Alexis Giovanni Lazaro Baez
Jul 11, 2026
Alexis Giovanni Lazaro Baez, age 30, a resident of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Philip Catholic Church with Fr. David officiating. Burial will follow at Maury Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday,...
James "Jimmy" Elvin Attkisson, Jr.
Jul 11, 2026
James “Jimmy” Elvin Attkisson, Jr., age 85, husband of Gayle Morgan Attkisson, and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his residence, with his wife and daughters by his side.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with John Baker and Randy...
Timothy Ray Franklin
Jul 10, 2026
Timothy Ray Franklin, a resident of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at St. Thomas West. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born January 24, 1974 in Nashville, he was the son of Benjamin Franklin and the late Shelia Luna Smith. Timothy was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed working with his hands, building racecars, spending...
Merilyn Dawn Grissom
Jul 9, 2026
Merilyn Dawn Grissom, age 77, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on July 11, 1948, Merilyn was the daughter of the late William Maloy Crafton and the late Della George Harmon Crafton. She was the owner and operator of a dry cleaning business and was also the proud owner...
Terry Heflen
Jul 9, 2026
Walter Terry Heflen, age 76, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Ledbetter officiating. Burial will follow at Moses Cemetery in Chapel Hill. The family will receive friends on Sunday,...
Charlotte Allyson Haynes Heath
Jul 7, 2026
Charlotte Allyson Haynes Heath, age 63, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away at home on July 7, 2026.
She was born on January 12, 1963, in Sacramento, California, to Mary Alice Templeton Haynes and James Hugh Haynes.
Charlotte is survived by her daughters, Brittany and Rheanna Heath; her mother, Mary Alice Templeton Haynes; her siblings, Jim (Valentine) Haynes, Phillip (Steve) Haynes, and Jennifer...
Shannon Kaye Howard
Jul 7, 2026
Shannon Kaye Howard, age 53, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on October 24, 1972, in Columbia, Tennessee, Shannon was the daughter of Rick (Pam) Howard and the late Patricia Gail Potts. She had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enjoyed spending her time fishing, camping, and being...
David Martin Morrison
Jul 6, 2026
David Martin Morrison, age 58, husband of Christin Morrison, and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2026.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Ward Jones officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. A...
Li Pi Su
Jul 5, 2026
Dr. Li Pi Su died on the morning of July 5, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Yanshui, Taiwan on September 20, 1936, the fifth of ten children, she had a remarkable life where she was the first person from her hometown to get a PhD (Mathematics, University of British Columbia), to a nearly decade-long tenure as a professor...
Vernon Wayne Pruitt
Jul 5, 2026
Vernon Wayne Pruitt, age 75, beloved husband of Joanne Burns Pruitt, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Ledbetter officiating. Following the service, he...
Dorothy Matilda Davenport
Jul 4, 2026
Dorothy Matilda Milliken Davenport, 102 yrs, of Charles Town, WV, passed away on July 4, 2026, at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Culleoka, TN, meeting her heavenly Father peacefully as she entered heaven.
Born May 29, 1924, in Princeton, IL, she was the oldest daughter of the late Esther Walters and James Douglas Milliken. In addition to her parents, she...
Carl Nicholas Yauger
Jul 4, 2026
Mr. Carl Nicholas Yauger, age 56, resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Carl was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Nicholine (Dan) Hobby. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as well as shooting pool. A loving son, brother, nephew, and cousin he will be tremendously missed...
Michele Benton-Lincoln
Jul 3, 2026
Michele Benton-Lincoln, age 67, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Thursday from 3:00 – 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...
Taylor Robert Ryan DeRidder
Jul 1, 2026
Taylor Robert Ryan DeRidder, age 32, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and again...
Anthony Eugene Osborne
Jun 30, 2026
Mr. Anthony Eugene Osborne, age 57, a resident of Culleoka, passed away, June 30, 2026. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on April 11, 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee, Anthony was the son of the late Thomas Osborne and Bonnie Love Gray. He enjoyed riding his Harley, being outdoors, hunting and fishing, camping, and spending time with his...
John Steve Wakham
Jun 30, 2026
John Steve Wakham, Sr., age 73, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on January 16, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, Steve was the son of the late John D. Wakham and the late Mamie Ruth Adams Wakham. He devoted many years of his career to Walker Die Cast, where he...
Mildred Louise Huckaby
Jun 30, 2026
Mrs. Mildred Louise Huckaby, age 90, a resident of Spring Hill passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2026 at Poplar Estates.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Williamson Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...
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