Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Gary Wade Putman
Jan 15, 2026
Mr. Gary Putman, age 71, a resident of Columbia, passed away January. 15, 2026 at Franklin Wellness and Rehabilitation Center.
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday January, 22, 2026 from 4-7PM at Heritage Funeral Home.
Gary was born on December 4, 1954 in Columbia, TN and was the son of the late Leon Putman and the late Frances Andrews Putman.....
Sherry L. Davidson
Jan 15, 2026
Sherry Lynne Davidson, age 66, resident of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Tri Star Spring Hill.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10:00am until the...
Nora Keener
Jan 13, 2026
Nora Keener, age 50, of Minor Hill, Tennessee, passed away on January 13, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 23, 1975, Nora was a woman who embraced life with an adventurous heart and a deep love for the natural world.Nora found her greatest joy in the outdoors, especially when she was exploring it alongside her husband, children, and...
Fred Brooks Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Fred Brooks, Jr., age 82, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. A visitation will also...
Anne K. Schilling
Jan 11, 2026
Anne K. “Grannie Annie” Schilling, age 80, passed away peacefully at 6:10 p.m. on Sunday 1/11/2026 while under care at NHC of Columbia, Tennessee. Born December 23, 1945, Anne began her journey home surrounded by love.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Anne was a resident of Columbia, Tennessee for the past 15+ years. She was deeply loved and will be forever cherished...
Randall Keith Beech, Jr.
Jan 10, 2026
Randall Keith Beech Jr., age 49, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home. His passing leaves a space that cannot be filled, but his memory will continue to echo in the stories, laughter, and love he shared so freely.
A celebration of Keith’s life will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00...
Michael Wayne Morton
Jan 10, 2026
Michael Wayne (Mike) Morton, age 72, a longtime resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Heights Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Vassar and Bro. Maurice Hollingsworth officiating. He will be...
Phillip Kennedy Phegley
Jan 10, 2026
Phillip Kennedy Phegley, 78, passed away on January 10, 2026 in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on December 26, 1947, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Phillip lived a life marked by service, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of nature. Phillip retired from Paducah City Schools and proudly served his county in both the United States Navy and the Army Reserves....
Easter Mae Hodge
Jan 10, 2026
Easter Mae Maynor Hodge, 94, of Culleoka, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Born on July 7, 1931, in Clear Creek, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of Vince and Martha Maynor.
Easter was a devoted wife to her late husband, Eldie E. Hodge, and a...
Nina St. John
Jan 9, 2026
Nina J. St. John, age 72, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2026 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Nina was born April 6, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee. She is survived by her three children, Jennifer Daniels, Steven St. John, and Daniel St. John.
Sherry Gwyn Hitt
Jan 7, 2026
Sherry Gwyn Hubbell Hitt
(September 18, 1957- January 7, 2026)
Sherry was born in Columbia, Tennessee to the late James and Doris Hubbell. Sherry was the youngest of 3 sisters. She attended Highland Elementary, Whitthorne Middle, and Central High School. She loved twirling in the marching band and was a part of the Majorettes in high school, even serving as captain of...
Emmanuel Nathanial James
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. Emmanuel “EJ” Nathanial James, Sr., age 36, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Countryside Health and Rehabilitation, in the arms of his loving wife.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Friday from 4-5 at the funeral home....
Barry Wayne Humphreys
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. Barry Wayne Humphreys, age 68, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg.
A Celebration of Life will be held at New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday, January 10 at 1 PM.
Barry was born on March 24, 1957 in Xenia, Ohio and was the son of the late Rev. Delano...
Irene Huckaby
Jan 6, 2026
Mrs. Irene Johnson Huckaby, age 98, passed January 6, 2026, at The Bridge Assisted Living of Columbia.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with John Vaughan and Andrew Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 12:00pm until the...
William Richard Nowicki
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. William Richard Nowicki, age 94, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, formerly of Johannesburg, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his residence.
Born April 16, 1931, in Bay City, Michigan, William was the son of the late Edward Nowicki and the late Rose Nearing Nowicki. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean...
Jerry Arlton Walters
Jan 6, 2026
Jerry Arlton Walters, age 86, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Stephen McCollum officiating. Burial will follow in Knob Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the Tennessee Army National Guard. A...
Michael Paul DeLoach
Jan 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Paul DeLoach, affectionately known as "Mike," who left this world on January 3, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on November 29, 1976, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Mike's life was a testament to service, love, and an unwavering dedication to his family.
Mike devoted a significant part of his life to...
Judy Dickey
Jan 1, 2026
Judy Dickey, age 74, a resident of Mount Pleasant, peacefully passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Her life reflected a deep love for the Lord and others. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Judy is survived by her grandson, Chris Dickey, sisters, Patricia Roberson, Deborah (Billy Tinsley, and many nieces and nephews as...
Blake Paxton Grider
Jan 1, 2026
Blake Paxton Grider, 18, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Born on February 21, 2007, in Columbia, Blake was the beloved son of Brandon Duane Grider and Kristin Sable South Grider. He loved Jesus and was a faithful member of New Song Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Blake spent his early years surrounded by...
David Ray Parker, Sr
Dec 31, 2025
David Ray Parker, Sr., 72, beloved husband of Rhonda Lovely Parker, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Senior and Bro. Jerry Richardson officiating. Following the...
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