Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Jackie Attkisson
Aug 3, 2025
Jackie Attkisson, age 74, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 11:00am at Heritage Funeral Home with Ronnie Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery in Lawrenceburg with military honors provided by the United States...
Janice Marie Massey Allen
Aug 2, 2025
Janice Marie Massey Allen, age 83, wife of James Allen, and a resident of Woods Drive in Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, at her residence.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 2:00 at Polk Memorial Gardens with Clay Gentry officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on...
Elvin Ray "Buddy" Ashworth
Aug 1, 2025
Elvin Ray “Buddy” Ashworth, age 70, husband of Tammy Ashworth, and a resident of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on May 31, 1955, in...
Betty A Sell
Jul 31, 2025
Betty A. Sell, age 85, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, formerly of California, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side.
Born on January 31, 1940, in Provo, Utah, Betty was the daughter of the late Jane Oden. She had a kind and generous heart, always helping those in need,...
Donald Eugene McWilliams
Jul 30, 2025
Donald Eugene McWilliams, age 90, husband of Connie Ruud McWilliams, and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, he will be entombed in Maury Memorial...
Jonathan Lee Martin
Jul 29, 2025
Jonathan Lee Martin, age 55, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born on April 3, 1970, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Jonathan was the son of the late Leroy Martin and the late Sarah Leonard Martin. He proudly served in the United States Navy Reserves and later worked as a fire inspector at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.
Jonathan was...
Johnny Michael Parks
Jul 28, 2025
Johnny Michael Parks, known fondly as Mike, passed away peacefully, in his sunroom at his home in Columbia Tennessee nearing sunrise on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was 72 years old. During his brief, but courageous battle with cancer, he found peace in his faith and certainty that he would be reunited with lost loved ones, especially...
John Kenneth Yarbro
Jul 28, 2025
Mr. John Kenneth Yarbro Sr., age 70, a resident of Lawrenceburg passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at his residence.
Born on May 24, 1955 in Memphis, Kenneth was the son of the late Allen Yarbro and the late Frankie Cole. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, and hunting. He enjoyed the simple things in life and his privacy.
He is survived by...
Gwen Palmer Chumley
Jul 28, 2025
Gwen Palmer Chumley, age 94, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at NHC Columbia.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Ricky Cotton and Bobby Fralix officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also...
Bradley "Cornbread" Allen Carpenter
Jul 27, 2025
Bradley “Cornbread” Carpenter, age 49, a resident of Columbia, passed away on July 27, 2025, at his residence.
Born on February 10, 1976, in Maury County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Carpenter and Joyce Staggs Van Hyning. Bradley was a member of Destiny Church and was proud to have been baptized on September 24, 2023.
Known for...
Jaime Arnulfo Cuyuch
Jul 27, 2025
Jaime Arnulfo Cuyuch, age 57, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his residence.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Groves Cemetery in Lyles, Tennessee with his four sons serving as pallbearers. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at...
Caleb Moore
Jul 26, 2025
Caleb Moore, age 79, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the...
Sandra Ann Wall
Jul 26, 2025
Sandra Ann Wall, age 73, a resident of Summertown, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at NHC Columbia.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Peter Sierson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday, July 29th from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home...
Daniel Nathan Carroll
Jul 25, 2025
Daniel Nathan Carroll, age 66, husband of Vicki Bonner Carroll, passed away on July 25, 2025, at his residence in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Dan was born on May 21, 1959, and raised in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Lloyd & Jacqueline Carroll. He was a 1977 graduate of Lawrence County High School and continued his education at the...
Arthur Michael Ankrum
Jul 24, 2025
Arthur Michael Ankrum Sr., lovingly known as “Art” and “Papa,” passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 82 in Thompson's Station, Tennessee. Born on October 27, 1942, in Sioux City, Iowa, Art grew up in Anthon, Iowa, where he attended school and formed the roots of his lifelong values of dedication, kindness, and community.
He was preceded...
Douglas Adkins
Jul 23, 2025
Douglas (Doug) McArthur Adkins, 82, of Columbia Tennessee, passed away on July 23, 2025 surrounded by family.
Born in Charleston / Campbells Creek, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charlie and Madeline (Moore) Adkins.
He served in the United States Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic in the elite Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), the squadron that operates Marine...
Bobby Lee Norman
Jul 23, 2025
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Norman, Jr., age 83, a longtime resident of the Water Valley Community, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 27th at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Ricky Clay officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery with military honors. The family will...
Judy Ann Hale
Jul 23, 2025
Judy Ann Hale age 78, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at her residence.
A funeral Service will be held on Sunday, July 27 at 2PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Norwood officiating, Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26 2025 from 4-6PM at Heritage Funeral...
Delores Ellis
Jul 21, 2025
Delores Ellis, age 78, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center.
Born on September 2, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, Delores was the daughter of the late Sloan Campbell and the late Gladys Sartain. She graduated from Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Tennessee, and was of the Catholic faith.
Delores had a gentle spirit...
Eric Dewayne Renfro
Jul 20, 2025
Eric Dewayne Renfro was born June 1,1965 in Columbia Tennessee and entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Willie and Geneva Renfro, his son Deveric Renfro and, and his brother Carlos Renfro.
Eric leaves to cherish his memory sons Everic and Tyus Renfro, granddaughter Kei’miyia Renfro, sisters Darlene (Renfro) Ellis and Eilene Renfro,...
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