Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Melanie Dawn Poag

Melanie Dawn Poag

Jan 21, 2024

Melanie Dawn Poag, age 52, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on May 17, 1971, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Melanie was the daughter of Karen Poag Chandler and Richard (Michelle) Perry. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents,...

Mary Thurman

Mary Thurman

Jan 19, 2024

Mary Thurman of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee October 15, 1967 - January 19, 2024

Mary Thurman, age 56, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday morning, January 19, 2024, at Countryside Health & Rehabilitation.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patricia Ann Kelley Craig

Patricia Ann Kelley Craig

Jan 18, 2024

Patricia Ann Kelley Craig, age 73, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Gary Bailey and Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in...

Richard T. Roberts

Richard T. Roberts

Jan 18, 2024

Richard T. Roberts of Lewisburg, Tennessee August 30, 1960 - January 18, 2024

Richard T. Roberts, age 63, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Jan 18, 2024

Robert Wilson of Columbia, Tennessee September 3, 1979 - January 18, 2024

Robert John Wilson, also known as "Berto," passed away on January 18, 2024, in Columbia, TN, at the age of 44.

Born on September 3, 1979, in Detroit, Michigan, Robert brought joy and laughter to everyone he encountered throughout his life. He was a beloved...

Carol Gene Flowers Lyman

Carol Gene Flowers Lyman

Jan 17, 2024

Carol Gene Flowers Lyman, age 73, beloved wife of Bob Lyman, and a resident of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Larry Flowers officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to...

Barbara Wood

Barbara Wood

Jan 16, 2024

Barbara Wood of Columbia, Tennessee July 2, 1945 - January 16, 2024

Barbara Wood, age 78, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert "Bobby" Bishop

Robert "Bobby" Bishop

Jan 15, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Bishop of Columbia, Tennessee November 2, 1940 - January 15, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Bishop, age 83, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Born on November 2, 1940, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Bobby was the son of the late Kenneth Bishop and the late Ruth Parr...

Kathleen Ann Connor Bishop

Kathleen Ann Connor Bishop

Jan 15, 2024

Kathleen Ann Bishop, age 73, a resident of Columbia, formerly of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on January 24,...

Sonya Benita Waire

Sonya Benita Waire

Jan 15, 2024

Sonya Benita Waire, age 63, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be held...

L.D. Bryant, Jr.

L.D. Bryant, Jr.

Jan 15, 2024

L.D. Bryant, Jr. of Columbia, Tennessee March 9, 1929 - January 15, 2024

L.D. Bryant, Jr., age 94, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

Peggie D Brent

Peggie D Brent

Jan 14, 2024

Peggie D. Brent, age 85, wife of William “Bill” Brent, Sr., and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she...

William David Sherwood

William David Sherwood

Jan 14, 2024

William David Sherwood of Columbia, Tennessee September 3, 1961 - January 14, 2024

William David Sherwood, 62, resident of Columbia, TN passed away January 14, at his home.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born September 3, 1961 in South Bend, IN, he was the son of Carolyn Hagan Sherwood and the...

George Kenneth Knapp, Jr.

George Kenneth Knapp, Jr.

Jan 14, 2024

George Kenneth Knapp, Jr. of Columbia, Tennessee July 10, 1948 - January 14, 2024

George Kenneth Knapp, Jr., age 75, husband of Brenda Knapp, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Angela Addison

Angela Addison

Jan 13, 2024

Angela Addison of Columbia, Tennessee February 27, 1954 - January 13, 2024

Angela Addison, age 69, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Miracle Temple of Deliverance with Apostle Jimmy W. Davis officiating.  ...

Billie Jean Barewald

Billie Jean Barewald

Jan 12, 2024

March 3, 1934 – January 12, 2024

Passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Mt. Holly, North Carolina, Billie grew up there and graduated from Mt. Holly High School in 1951. She had five brothers and sisters, four of whom preceded her in death: Beatrice, Frederick, Morris, and Martha.

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Patricia "Sookie" Ann Armstrong

Patricia "Sookie" Ann Armstrong

Jan 11, 2024

Patricia Ann "Sookie" Armstrong, age 70, resident of Lewisburg, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Williamson Medical Center.

Due to inclement weather, the family has chosen to reschedule the funeral service to Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is honored to assist the family during this difficult...

Cleo Pointer

Cleo Pointer

Jan 10, 2024

Cleo Pointer, age 97, well-known, long-time educator in the Maury County Public School System, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her residence in Cane Ridge, Tennessee.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home.  Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Pinecrest...

Shirley Ann Hickman

Shirley Ann Hickman

Jan 8, 2024

Shirley Ann Hickman of Brentwood, Tennessee April 12, 1941 - January 8, 2024

Shirley Ann Hickman, age 82, a resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Monday morning, January 8, 2024, at NHC Healthcare Franklin.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sandra Jane Cox

Sandra Jane Cox

Jan 8, 2024

Sandra Jane Cox, age 57, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation...