Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Judith Ann Lohr
Oct 18, 2025
Judith Ann Lohr, age 68, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held on October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Chris Russell officiating. A visitation will also be held from 11:00 AM – 12:00PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is...
Joe Thomas Branch Jr.
Oct 14, 2025
Mr. Joe Thomas Branch Jr., age 75, a resident of Leoma, passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2025, at Countryside Nursing Facility.
Born on September 19, 1950, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Joe was the son of the late Joe Branch Sr. and the late Wanda Smith Branch. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed the simple things...
Patricia Ann Taylor
Oct 12, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Taylor, age 78, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 23, 1947 in Burbank, California, Patricia was the daughter of the late James Taylor and the late Elizabeth Lewis Taylor. She enjoyed knitting and shopping, and was known for her unique personality. She was a loving sister...
Linda Marie Parrish
Oct 12, 2025
Linda passed away peacefully at her home in Little Lot at 1:10 PM on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was surrounded by family members as she passed peacefully into God’s loving embrace.
Linda was the daughter of the late William A and Lydia C Mercier. She was born in Boston. She met and married her husband Roger T Parrish in 1990...
Rhonda Awtry
Oct 11, 2025
Rhonda Grizzle Awtry, age 66, and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will...
Salvatore Piccolo
Oct 11, 2025
Salvatore Piccolo, age 65, beloved husband of Rosemary Piccolo, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday morning, October 11, 2025, at his residence.
Born on March 7, 1960, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Salvatore was the son of the late Giuseppe Piccolo and the late Annina DeRose Piccolo. On May 13, 1989, he married the love of his life,...
Erick Dean Casey
Oct 10, 2025
Erick Dean Casey, age 61, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 8, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee, Erick was the son of Marilyn & Robert “Butch” Stafford and the late Harold E. Casey. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was an avid Vanderbilt fan.
He is...
Chad Derryberry
Oct 10, 2025
Mr. Chad Edward Derryberry, age 43, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2-4 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on February 5, 1982 in Nashville, TN, Chad was the son the...
Terry Banks Richardson
Oct 10, 2025
In the quiet of October 10, 2025, we said a heartfelt goodbye to our brother, Terry Banks Richardson, born on January 21, 1952, in Eupora, Mississippi. Like a gentle breeze, he touched our lives and moved on to his next journey. His tender spirit, mixed with a persistent touch of stubbornness will be missed.
Terry graduated from Central High School in...
Dennis G Willis
Oct 10, 2025
Dennis G. Willis, age 74, husband of Alese Willis, and a resident of South Hood Road in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on November 2, 1950, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Dennis was the son of the late Bea Willis and the late Kate Adams Willis. He worked many years at Murray Ohio...
Ronald Wayne Kuhn
Oct 10, 2025
Mr. Ronald Wayne Kuhn, age 82, husband of Ruth Kuhn, and a resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in the Garden of Freedom...
Charles Ray Hensley
Oct 7, 2025
On October 7th, 2025, our Beloved Charles Ray Hensley, age 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on August 5th, 1965, in Nashville Tennessee, to the late William Hensley and the late Sarah Hamm Hensley. He loved the Lord with all his heart and found joy drawing closer to...
Evelyn Faye Tharp Curtis
Oct 6, 2025
Evelyn Faye Tharp Curtis, age 87, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at NHC Columbia.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Chandler Michael officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also...
Regina Michelle Frierson
Oct 5, 2025
Regina Frierson, age 48, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.
A memorial service will be held on October 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation: October 11, 2025, at 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral home in Columbia, Tennessee.
Regina was the youngest of three children. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee and made her home...
Mamie L Rogers
Sep 30, 2025
Mamie L. Rogers, age 80, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Medlock officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. A visitation will...
Pamela Yvonne Melendez
Sep 30, 2025
Pamela Yvonne Melendez, age 69, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Jorden Melendez officiating. A visitation will also be held on Monday from 12-2 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is...
Brian Grayson Varnado
Sep 30, 2025
Brian Grayson Varnado, age 62, a resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 1, 1962, in Columbia.
He fought the good fight with grace and humor. He saw life through a different lens and displayed a kindness toward all people, most animals, and...
Larry G. Pullen
Sep 28, 2025
Larry Glenn Pullen, age 79, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at NHC Lewisburg.
Born on October 20, 1945, in Columbia, Tennessee, Larry was the son of the late Edward Pullen and the late Margaret Christine Estes Pullen. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Larry enjoyed life on the farm,...
Michael Dewayne "Mo-Rag" Ragsdale
Sep 27, 2025
Michael Dewayne Ragsdale, affectionately known by many as “Mo-Rag,” age 59, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Stephen Felts officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Maury...
Emily Rebecca Celesse Bastnagel
Sep 24, 2025
Emily Rebecca Celesse Bastnagel, age 75, a native Memphian and resident of Dickson, passed away in her home Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 2 - 4 PM at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia, TN with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 4 PM. Her internment will be a private...
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