Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Glen Griffith

Glen Griffith

Dec 30, 2022

Glen Griffith of Fort Myers, Florida October 3, 1964 - December 30, 2022

Glen "Griff" Griffith, age 58, husband of Scharla Griffith, and a resident of Fort Meyers, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30th, 2022.

A private memorial was held in Ft. Meyers with his wife & children.

Born on October 3rd, 1964,...

Thomas Jefferson Ross

Thomas Jefferson Ross

Dec 30, 2022

Thomas Jefferson Ross of Athens, Alabama September 3, 1951 - December 30, 2022

Mr. Thomas Jefferson Ross, age 71, a resident of Athens, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

William Michael Prosser

William Michael Prosser

Dec 30, 2022

Mr. William "Memphis Mike" Michael Prosser, age 73, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 1:00PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating.  Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy.  A visitation...

Jeremiah Ray Richardson

Jeremiah Ray Richardson

Dec 29, 2022

Jeremiah Ray Richardson of Columbia, Tennessee December 29, 2022 - December 29, 2022

Jeremiah Ray Richardson, infant son of Jared Ray Richardson and Tiffany Robin Webb Richardson, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 2, at 11:00AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Richardson...

Sherry Denise Russell-Hobbs

Sherry Denise Russell-Hobbs

Dec 29, 2022

Sherry Denise “Westmoreland” Russell-Hobbs, age 54, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service for Sherry will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Gregory Givens officiating.  Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens.  A visitation will...

Dewayne Stewart Hicks

Dewayne Stewart Hicks

Dec 28, 2022

Dewayne Stewart Hicks of Lewisburg, Tennessee June 23, 1950 - December 28, 2022

Dewayne Stewart Hicks, age 72, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at NHC Healthcare of Lewisburg.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marsha Anne Callane Staples

Marsha Anne Callane Staples

Dec 27, 2022

Marsha Anne Callane Staples, age 81, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at NHC Oakwood.

Born on March 22, 1941, in New Waverly, Indiana, Marsha was the daughter of the late Kenneth L. Callane and the late Lucile Campbell Callane. She graduated in 1962 from Manchester College as Secretary of her class with...

Ivan Young

Ivan Young

Dec 27, 2022

Ivan A. Young, age 86, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at NHC Maury Regional Medical Center Transitional Care Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Cooke Funeral Home, 600 Old Fort Street, Cedar Grove, WV 25039. Burial will follow in Montgomery...

Marsha Ellen King

Marsha Ellen King

Dec 27, 2022

Marsha Ellen King of Spring Hill, Tennessee August 12, 1942 - December 27, 2022

Marsha Allen King, age 80, a resident of Spring Hill, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Susan Dianne Varga

Susan Dianne Varga

Dec 26, 2022

Susan Dianne Varga of Spring Hill, Tennessee May 22, 1944 - December 26, 2022

Susan Dianne Varga, age 78, a resident of Spring Hill, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at her residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

James Charles Dietz, Jr.

James Charles Dietz, Jr.

Dec 25, 2022

James Charles Dietz, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee July 4, 1953 - December 25, 2022

James Charles Dietz, Jr., also known as “Cowboy,” age 69, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.

He was born on July 4, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army. He...

Jeffery Logan Herston

Jeffery Logan Herston

Dec 24, 2022

Jeffery Logan Herston of Ethridge, Tennessee December 16, 1987 - December 24, 2022

Jeffery Logan Herston, age 35, a resident of Ethridge, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Lawrenceburg.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Daphne Christine Little

Daphne Christine Little

Dec 23, 2022

Daphne Christine Little of Iron City, Tennessee July 16, 1971 - December 23, 2022

Daphne Christine Little, age 51, a resident of Iron City, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.

Born on July 16, 1971, in Orlando, Florida, Daphne was the daughter of Roger Leonard & Juannita Earley and the late...

Christopher "Chris" Lee Allen

Christopher "Chris" Lee Allen

Dec 22, 2022

Christopher “Chris” Lee Allen, age 52, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on January 7 th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...

Kenneth Clyde Bishop

Kenneth Clyde Bishop

Dec 22, 2022

Kenneth Clyde Bishop of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee October 14, 1945 - December 22, 2022

Kenneth Clyde Bishop, age 77, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Laketra Shonta Harvell

Laketra Shonta Harvell

Dec 21, 2022

LaKetra Shonta Harvell of Columbia, Tennessee October 20, 1975 - December 21, 2022

LaKetra Shonta Harvell was born on October 20, 1975, in Columbia, Tennessee. She was called home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James R. Frierson, Jr. and Gladys Louise Harvell Neal, sister, Tamiko Harvell,...

Harold Glen Daniels

Harold Glen Daniels

Dec 21, 2022

Harold Glen Daniels of Columbia, Tennessee February 28, 1949 - December 21, 2022

Harold Glen Daniels, age 73, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mary Marcella Pitts

Mary Marcella Pitts

Dec 19, 2022

Mary Marcella Pitts, age 62, resident of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System.

Mary was born June 4, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Ollie Gene Simmons and the late Mary Marlene Medley Simmons.  She graduated high school at Dyer County High School. ...

Leland Griggs Ritter, Sr.

Leland Griggs Ritter, Sr.

Dec 19, 2022

Leland Griggs Ritter, SR., age 82, resident of Columbia, TN, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence. Leland was born July 29, 1940 in Clyde, OH. He was the son of the late John James Ritter and Geraldine Isabelle Mears Ritter. He married the love of his life, Linda Lou Wilson Ritter in 1959 whom preceded...

James "Stan" Norman

James "Stan" Norman

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. James “Stan” Ronald Norman, age 76, a resident of Columbia and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 27 th at 4:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating.  The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from...