Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Cleo Patricia Still Godsey

Cleo Patricia Still Godsey

Jan 14, 2025

Cleo Patricia ‘Pat’ S. Godsey, age 80, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025. 

She was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Cleo and Charles Still. As a toddler, her family moved to Anniston, Alabama, where Pat was raised and met her husband of 63 years, Mike Godsey. Pat and Mike moved to...

Perry Allen Thomason

Perry Allen Thomason

Jan 14, 2025

Perry Allen Thomason, age 61, a resident of Lynnville, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. 

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11AM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 10-11AM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Born on...

Peter "Pete" Elvin Aldridge

Peter "Pete" Elvin Aldridge

Jan 14, 2025

Peter “Pete” Elvin Aldridge, age 54, husband of Terri Harris Aldridge, and a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Joseph Cejka officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest...

Lowell Dempsey "LD" Cornelius

Lowell Dempsey "LD" Cornelius

Jan 13, 2025

Lowell Dempsey Cornelius, lovingly known as Demp or LD, age 74, husband of Portia Cornelius and a resident of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System. 

 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Randall Runions and Brandon Smith officiating. Following the...

Christopher Rivas

Christopher Rivas

Jan 13, 2025

Christopher Thomas Rivas, age 55, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Columbia, Tennessee.

Christopher was born on January 23, 1969, in Glendale, California. He had a deep passion for life and enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching baseball. A devoted Dodgers fan, he cherished moments spent cheering on his favorite team. Christopher was also a food enthusiast who loved exploring...

Uriel Miller

Uriel Miller

Jan 12, 2025

Uriel Miller, age 26, a resident of Christiana, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2025. 

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:00AM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on Monday, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 

 A complete...

Guillermina Romero Montes de Oca

Guillermina Romero Montes de Oca

Jan 8, 2025

Guillermina Romero Montes de Oca, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. 

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM...

David Harold Amones

David Harold Amones

Jan 7, 2025

David was born on August 11, 1946, to the late Robert Harold Amones and the late Betty June Yeagley Amones. A 1964 graduate of Brandywine High School in Michigan, David went on to become a skilled pipe fitter, dedicating over 35 years to Ford Glass Company before retiring.

David served his country during the Vietnam War, where he earned multiple Purple...

Lena Mai Frey

Lena Mai Frey

Jan 5, 2025

Lena Mai “June” Smith Frey, age 74, resident of Mt. Pleasant, departed this life on January 5, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.  

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00pm at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 11:00am until the service hour at...

Christine Woody Sewell

Christine Woody Sewell

Jan 5, 2025

Christine Woody Sewell, “Mer”, age 84, longtime resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Born on March 8, 1940, in Maury County, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Clarence Woody and the late Virgie McKee Woody. She was a 1958 graduate of Santa Fe School. 

 

Christine married the love of...

Roseanna Leigh Miller

Roseanna Leigh Miller

Jan 4, 2025

 

Roseanna Leigh Miller, age 73, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at her residence. . 

Roseanna was born on February 27, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Doliver and Mary Bradshaw. Roseanna married the love of her life Jon Miller and they celebrated 52 years of marriage together. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, animals, spending time...

John Morris Scoggin

John Morris Scoggin

Jan 3, 2025

John Morris “Johnny” Scoggin, son of John William Scoggin and Nancye Keach Scoggin and husband of Jill Lane Scoggin, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 70.

A funeral service will take place at Heritage Funeral Home, 609 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM, with visitation scheduled from 1:00...

Wilkinson Shane Benefield

Wilkinson Shane Benefield

Jan 3, 2025

Wilkinson Shane Benefield, age 35, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence. 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Steven Morgan officiating. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is...

Janet Lynn Williams

Janet Lynn Williams

Jan 2, 2025

Janet Lynn Williams, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2025, at her residence in Murfreesboro.

A visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 2-3 PM, with a memorial service at 3 PM.

Janet was born on March 30, 1973, in Columbia, Tennessee. She graduated from Central High School in 1991and moved to Murfreesboro...

Sandra Hughes Fields

Sandra Hughes Fields

Jan 1, 2025

Sandra H. Fields, 89, peacefully passed away on January 1st, 2025. 

Born June 1st, 1935, in Maury County, Tennessee, Sandra was a stern, country woman known for her strength, resilience, and steadfast love for her family. 

She decided to end her education in Jr. High School to help with supporting her family at the time, but education was always a special interest...

Pamela Faye Hayes Thomason

Pamela Faye Hayes Thomason

Jan 1, 2025

Pamela Faye Hayes Thomason, age 65, a resident of Ethridge, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her residence. 

 

Born on May 13, 1959, in Mansfield, Ohio, Pam was the daughter of the late William Hayes and the late Mary Green Hayes. She dedicated her life to caring for others, working for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant...

Amy Michelle Logan

Amy Michelle Logan

Dec 31, 2024

Amy Michelle Logan, age 48, a resident of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her residence. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from...

Aaron Wilson Drumwright, Sr.

Aaron Wilson Drumwright, Sr.

Dec 30, 2024

Aaron Wilson Drumwright, Sr., age 70, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

 

Born on October 23, 1954, in Columbia, Tennessee, Aaron was the son of the late Ezra Wilson Drumwright, Sr. and the late Vera Lou Matthews Drumwright. He was educated in the Maury County Public School System and was...

Charles Lewis Klein

Charles Lewis Klein

Dec 30, 2024

 Charles Lewis Klein, age 41, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Fairview, Tennessee. 

 Born on October 22, 1983, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Lewis was the son of Carl (Jessi) Klein and Sandra Atkins (Larry) Klein. A dedicated professional in the car dealership industry, Lewis worked his way up from a lot attendant to a parts manager. Known for his...

James Humphrey

James Humphrey

Dec 30, 2024

James Doil Humphrey, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. 

 

Born on August 9, 1930, he was the oldest son of Festus and Ruth Humphrey of Dyess, Arkansas. He married Lequetta Joy Thorn in 1950. They had three children, Patricia McKee of Metamora, Alleshia Walker of Clarkston and Larry Humphrey of Goodyear, Arizona. He...