Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Geraldine Virginia Lantz

Geraldine Virginia Lantz

Jul 20, 2025

Geraldine “Ginger” Lantz, age 82, a resident of Spring Hill, passed away Sunday, July 20th, 2025 after a long battle with dementia, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Spring Hill.

A memorial service will be held at WellSpring Christian Church in Spring Hill at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on August 13, 1942...

Lydia Gross

Lydia Gross

Jul 19, 2025

Lydia Gross, 103 years old, looked into the loving eyes of her Lord & Savior on July 19th. Lydia was born to Jacob & Emma Merki in Arbon, Switzerland on August 25, 1921. Her family emigrated to the US when she was 18 months old. In 1941 she married the love of her life, John Gross who preceded her in...

Ernest Hubert Calvert III

Ernest Hubert Calvert III

Jul 19, 2025

Ernest (Ernie) Hubert Calvert III, MSG, U.S. Army Retired

Ernie Calvert, age 62, a resident of Summertown, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at his home.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home from 11AM-2PM.  A funeral service will follow with military honors provided by the United States Army. A burial will follow at a...

Darrell Keith King

Darrell Keith King

Jul 18, 2025

Darrell Keith King, age 56, a resident of Mount Pleasant, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at Mount Pleasant Health and Rehab.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Heritage Funeral Home at 1PM with Bro. Randy Kersey, Bro. Eddie Bassham, and Bro. Andy Pogue officiating. A burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Mount Pleasant....

Norma Jene Aaland

Norma Jene Aaland

Jul 15, 2025

Norma Jene Aaland, age 83, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her home. A celebration of life will be held on August 30th 2025, at 2:00 PM at Central Christian Church, 701 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401, with a fellowship visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.

Born on May 17, 1942 in Akron, Iowa, Norma...

James Lowell Harrison

James Lowell Harrison

Jul 14, 2025

James Lowell Harrison, age 66, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Born on August 13, 1958, in Hickman, Kentucky, James was the son of the late Carnell L. Harrison and Doris Ferguson Harrison. He worked for General Motors for 28 years before retiring. James enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and he also...

Merle Oshiro Reeves

Merle Oshiro Reeves

Jul 14, 2025

Merle Oshiro Reeves, age 95, a resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at her residence.

Born on July 11, 1930, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, Merle was the daughter of the late Sentaro Oshiro and the late Kana Kobashigawa Oshiro. She dedicated many years of service as an administrative assistant for the United States Military. On May...

Elvy Jhene Guerra

Elvy Jhene Guerra

Jul 11, 2025

Elvy Jhene Guerra, daughter of Colie Jackson and Junior Guerra, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Justin Jackson officiating. A visitation will also be held on Friday, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...

Virgina Mae Logue Reese

Virgina Mae Logue Reese

Jul 11, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Mae Logue Reese, age 87, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at NHC Columbia. She was born on February 5, 1938 to the late Clifton Allen Logue and Lizzie Bell Johnson Logue. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wayne Reese Sr., siblings, Sonny Logue,...

Kevin Duane Boyd

Kevin Duane Boyd

Jul 10, 2025

Kevin Duane “Doc” Boyd, age 55, husband of Terri Baker Boyd, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Roberts officiating. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 4:00...

Freddie Lee Webster

Freddie Lee Webster

Jul 10, 2025

Mr. Freddie Lee Webster, age 68, resident of Hampshire, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 16th at 12:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Deltric McCullough officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 10:00am until the service hour at...

Andrea Rios Cumpston

Andrea Rios Cumpston

Jul 9, 2025

Andrea Rios Cumpston, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on June 3, 1962, in Texas City, Texas, Andrea lived a life full of adventure, love, and unwavering faith.

A devout Christian, she embraced her spirituality with a passion that inspired everyone around her. Andrea's love for music brought joy to countless...

Marvin Earl Brown, Jr.

Marvin Earl Brown, Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. Marvin Earl Brown, Jr., age 76, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, July 9th 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Maury Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Thursday, July 17th, from 11:00 AM until the service hour...

Tom Stegall

Tom Stegall

Jul 8, 2025

Mr. Tom Stegall, age 80, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2025, in Columbia at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee to the late Clarence Edgar Stegall and Sammie Hardison Stegall on November 2, 1944. He was married to Mitch for sixty years and worked in sales for the duration of his career. Tom...

Millie Margret Vick

Millie Margret Vick

Jul 8, 2025

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Millie Margret Vick was born on March 6, 2008, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Brian and Ryan Vick. She passed away on the evening of July 8 2025, at 10:08 PM in St. Petersburg, Florida, surrounded by love.

Millie was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 14, and from that moment forward, she faced every day with a...

Barbara Potts Cole

Barbara Potts Cole

Jul 8, 2025

Barbara Potts Cole, age 80, resident of Crestland Drive in Columbia passed away peacefully at home on the morning of July 8th, 2025 after a fantastic life and courageous battle with extended illness.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Horace Potts and the late Icie Byrd Potts. She graduated from Santa Fe High School and on April 16, 1965 married...

Amelia Opal Begley

Amelia Opal Begley

Jul 7, 2025

Amelia Opal Begley, 3 year old daughter of Kaysee Warden and Bryan Begley, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 7, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, 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....

Patricia Fay Bolton

Patricia Fay Bolton

Jul 7, 2025

Patricia Fay Bolton, age 74, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at her residence.

Born on November 24, 1950, in Maury County, Tennessee, Patricia was the daughter of the late Fred White and the late Harriet Thompson White. She found joy in the simple things in life—gardening, caring for her flowers and plants, and...

Jeremy B. Fowler

Jeremy B. Fowler

Jul 7, 2025

Jeremy B. Fowler, age 34, and a resident of Talladega, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center, in Columbia, Tennessee.

Born July 18, 1990, Jeremy was the son of the late Roy Lathem and the late Mary (Smith) Fowler.

Jeremy is survived by his brother, Terry Fowler of Alabama and sister, Amy Dunaway of Georgia.

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James Walter Cooper

James Walter Cooper

Jul 6, 2025

James Walter Cooper, age 95, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the Unites States Army. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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