Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Carol Jean Roberts

Carol Jean Roberts

Feb 25, 2026

Carol Jean Groves Roberts, age 88, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, former longtime resident of Cross Plains, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home, Columbia, Tennessee, with visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. A graveside service will also...

Georgia Jean Davis

Georgia Jean Davis

Feb 23, 2026

Mrs. Georgia Jean Davis, age 84, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Georgia, was born on January 9, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to the late Johnny Lehman and the late Vivian Rash Lehman. Georgia was a vibrant and loving person. She...

Cory Alan Pedrick

Cory Alan Pedrick

Feb 22, 2026

Cory Alan Pedrick, age 36, of Spring Hill, passed away on February 22, 2026. He was born in Nashville to Benita (Ray) Sullivan and Gary Pedrick.

Cory was a devoted husband to Amanda Pedrick and a proud father to Lillie Grace Pedrick and Gavin Sheets. He loved his family deeply and was loyal to those close to him. Cory enjoyed playing...

Guy Allen Hall

Guy Allen Hall

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Guy Allen Hall, age 67, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.

Guy was born in Morocco October 28, 1958, to the late Alton Cargile Hall, Jr. and to the late Dorothy “Jean” (Bell) Hall, while his father was in military service to the United States Navy. Guy’s parents moved their family to Tennessee during his youth,...

Janice Marie Holt

Janice Marie Holt

Feb 20, 2026

Mrs. Janice Marie Holt, age 64, a resident of Nunnelly, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 29, 1961, in Linden, Tennessee, Janice was the daughter of the late Mary Ellen Chessor. She was a simple, kind-hearted woman who enjoyed life’s small pleasures—especially sharing meals at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Above...

Angela Kay Hill

Angela Kay Hill

Feb 20, 2026

Angela Kay Hill, age 55, of Columbia, Tennessee, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 20, 2026.

A visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Eric...

Maralyn Elaine Swales

Maralyn Elaine Swales

Feb 19, 2026

Maralyn Elaine (Ashley) Swales, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026 at LifeCare Center in Columbia TN, at the age of 94.

Services will be held at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia Tennessee, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Family will receive visitors from 3-5 PM, with a memorial service following at 5 PM.

Born March 30,...

Linda  Moore

Linda Moore

Feb 19, 2026

Linda B. Moore, age 80, resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her daughter’s residence in Thompsons Station.

Linda was from LaFollette, Tennessee and born on June 12, 1945.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Walena Blankinship; husband, Tom W. Moore, Jr., and son, Tom W. “Trey” Moore, III.

She is survived by her daughter, Heather Moore...

Amanda Michelle Hickman

Amanda Michelle Hickman

Feb 16, 2026

Amanda Michelle Hickman, age 47, a resident of White House, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her residence.

Born on February 15, 1979, in Columbia, Tennessee, Amanda was the daughter of the late Randy Hickman and the late Karen Pope Hickman. Amanda was a mother, sister, and friend. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, spending time playing...

Larry Brown

Larry Brown

Feb 14, 2026

Family & friends are invited to the visitation/Celebration of Life at Heritage Funeral Home 609 Bear Creek Pike Columbia, TN 38401, on Saturday February, 28, 2026 from 12-2 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 Saint Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758516 Topeka, KS...

Catherine Walker

Catherine Walker

Feb 13, 2026

Catherine Walker—Christian, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother—A Life Well Lived

Catherine Tomlin Walker was born March 4, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee, and on February 13, 2026, she quietly stepped from this life into eternity, passing peacefully at her home in Franklin, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. While our hearts feel the weight of her absence, we rejoice knowing her...

Jon Charles Frydenlund

Jon Charles Frydenlund

Feb 13, 2026

Mr. Jon Charles Frydenlund, age 65, beloved husband of Debbie Frydenlund, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, following a brief illness.

Born on March 2, 1960, in Duluth, Minnesota, Jon was the son of the late Jon Carue Frydenlund and the late Margaret “Peggy” Louise Woehrle Frydenlund. He dedicated...

Robert Ewell Meredith

Robert Ewell Meredith

Feb 12, 2026

Ewell Meredith peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with family by his side. He was eighty-nine years and five months.

Maude Estelle Elliott Meredith and Dillard Watson Meredith became proud parents on September 12, 1936, in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee of a son, Robert Ewell Meredith. Maude and Dillard happily raised Ewell and his sister Sammye Elaine...

Lisa Arlene Smith

Lisa Arlene Smith

Feb 12, 2026

Lisa Arlene Smith, age 62, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully from this life on February 12, 2026, at her home.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Memory Gardens in Centerville, Tennessee. A...

Sunil Handa

Sunil Handa

Feb 9, 2026

Sunil Handa, age 81, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Williamson Medical Center.

Born on January 18, 1945, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and family man known for his quiet strength and steady presence.

Sunil began his career as an accountant in India and immigrated to the United States in 2001. He later worked as a service attendant...

Larry Wayne Cox

Larry Wayne Cox

Feb 9, 2026

Larry Wayne Cox, age 69, a longtime resident of Hohenwald, passed away peacefully Monday, February 9, 2026, at home with his loving wife by his side.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Joe Grider officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Calvary Baptist Church...

Arne Lindegaard Rotne

Arne Lindegaard Rotne

Feb 8, 2026

Arne Lindegaard Rotne, beloved father, grandfather, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. His life was a remarkable journey marked by courage, curiosity, and a deep devotion to those he loved. Born on September 7, 1932, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Arne was the cherished son of Esther and Johannes Rotne. His education began in 1938 at De...

Amber Camille Higgs

Amber Camille Higgs

Feb 8, 2026

Amber Camille Higgs, age 15, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee.

Born on May 26, 2010, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she was an energetic child who loved playing outside, swimming, riding her bike, and making people laugh.

She was a student at Battle Creek High School and had a passion for family, nature, fishing, food, muscle cars, gaming, dirt...

James Thomas Vinson

James Thomas Vinson

Feb 8, 2026

James Thomas Vinson, age 70, affectionately known as “Jim” and “Tommy,” and a resident of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with James Barnes officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at...

Jaime Viramontes

Jaime Viramontes

Feb 8, 2026

Jaime Viramontes, age 64, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 10th, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Donnie Davis officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 12:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home. Heritage...