Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Richard O'Neal McConnell

Richard O'Neal McConnell

Dec 24, 2025

Richard O'Neal McConnell, age 86, a resident of Ethridge, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at NHC Scott.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Giles County with Pastor Roger Creasy officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be...

Jan Maureen Metcalfe

Jan Maureen Metcalfe

Dec 19, 2025

Jan Maureen Toliver Metcalfe, age 74, wife of Mark William “Bill” Metcalfe and a resident of Franklin, Tennessee, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Spring Hill, TN.

A Homegoing Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN.

Born October...

Jeannette Bowden Pinkston

Jeannette Bowden Pinkston

Dec 16, 2025

Jeannette Bowden Pinkston, age 92, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, formerly of Swartz Creek, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mooresville Church of Christ with Chuck Morris officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Bryant...

Jerimiah Devon Dobbins

Jerimiah Devon Dobbins

Dec 14, 2025

Mr. Jerimiah Dobbins, age 22, a resident of Mount Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Danai Chinoda officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 12-1PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...

Robert Gene Rhine

Robert Gene Rhine

Dec 14, 2025

Robert (Bob) Rhine of Spring Hill, TN has joined Our Heavenly Father Sunday, December 14, 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home from 1-2 p.m. He will be laid to rest at Maury Memorial Gardens. Military Honors...

Robert Lee Campbell

Robert Lee Campbell

Dec 14, 2025

Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Campbell, age 89, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Life Care Center of Columbia, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, on August 13, 1936, to P.H. and Martha Lee Campbell. He was a graduate of Murray State University...

Joan Diane Willis

Joan Diane Willis

Dec 14, 2025

Joan Diane Willis, age 69, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at St. Thomas West.

Born on July 23, 1956, in Haines City, Florida, Joan was the daughter of the late Lewis Phillips and the late Joyce Flinchum Phillips. She was the former owner of Express Door & Trim and most recently worked as a...

William 'Willie' David Adams

William 'Willie' David Adams

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. William ‘Willie’ Adams, age 66, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Pentecostals of Columbia with Pastor Scott Seniour and Bro. Jerry Richardson officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 4:00-7:00PM at Heritage...

Joe Perry Hickman

Joe Perry Hickman

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. Joe Perry Hickman, 80, a resident of Columbia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence, with his devoted wife by his side.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Riverview Baptist Church at 11:00 AM, with Pastor David Buffaloe officiating. Entombment will follow at Maury Memorial...

Ruth Ann Cauley

Ruth Ann Cauley

Dec 12, 2025

Ruth Ann Cauley, age 75, a resident of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 11:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home....

Patricia Ann Campbell

Patricia Ann Campbell

Dec 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Campbell, age 74, wife of Hassell Campbell, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Terry Peery officiating. Burial will follow in West Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery where friends and family...

George Layne McClendon Jr.

George Layne McClendon Jr.

Dec 9, 2025

George Layne McClendon, Jr.(Joe), age 56, husband of Stephanie Wright McClendon, and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. A visitation will also be held on Friday from 4:00 –...

Roger Andrew Dawson

Roger Andrew Dawson

Dec 9, 2025

Mr. Roger Andrew Dawson, age 66, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...

Michael Lynn Kilgore

Michael Lynn Kilgore

Dec 8, 2025

Michael Lynn Kilgore, age 67, husband of Linda Kilgore, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday morning, December 8, 2025, at his residence.

Born on March 3, 1958, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Michael was the son of the late Robert Dean Kilgore and the late Dorothy McCaleb Kilgore. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Michael...

Johnathon Laws

Johnathon Laws

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Johnathon Bishop Laws, 46, resident of Ethridge, passed away December 7, 2025. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born November 13, 1979 in Lawrenceburg, TN, he was the son of James (June) Laws and Vicki Fitzgerald. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, rock music, and reading his Bible. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and...

Shannon LaQuience Roberts

Shannon LaQuience Roberts

Dec 7, 2025

Shannon LaQuience Roberts, age 53, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 11:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home...

Teresa Lynn Dixon

Teresa Lynn Dixon

Dec 7, 2025

Teresa Lynn Dixon, age 65, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center after an extended battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Rev. Hubert Cunningham and Rev. Tommy Vann officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens....

Terry Scott Wilson

Terry Scott Wilson

Dec 6, 2025

Mr. Terry Scott Wilson, age 73, a resident of Columbia, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Tennessee State Veterans Home, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family will visit with friends on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 2:30 – 4:30 PM, at The Outreach Center (next to W. 7th Street Church of Christ...

Jennifer Pilgreen

Jennifer Pilgreen

Dec 4, 2025

Jennifer Pilgreen of Tracy City TN, formerly of Columbia, passed away in Chattanooga on December 4, 2025 following a short illness. Her final days were peaceful surrounded by loving family and friends.

Born Jennifer Ann Sylvest, daughter of Tom Sylvest and Kyong Suk Pac Sylvest, in San Antonio, TX on May 1, 1977 she lived her early life in California. The...

Jahmir D Key

Jahmir D Key

Dec 3, 2025

Jahmir Deon Key, three month old son of Xavier Key and Shaina Sterling Key, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.