Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Carolyn Faye Kennemer

Carolyn Faye Kennemer

Dec 30, 2024

Carolyn Faye Kennemer, 72, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday December 30, 2024 at Maury Regional Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

 A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. A visitation will also be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, from...

Clyde Richard Marken

Clyde Richard Marken

Dec 30, 2024

Clyde Richard Marken, age 75, devoted husband of Martha Holland Marken, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

 

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine Catholic Church, with Father Dan Reehil officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to...

Anilkumar Patel

Anilkumar Patel

Dec 30, 2024

Anilkumar Patel, age 57, a resident of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. 

 

A funeral ceremony will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ashley Renee Fuller

Ashley Renee Fuller

Dec 30, 2024

Ashley Renee Fuller, 19, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on November 26, 2020. Born on May 10, 2001, in Columbia, Ashley brought joy and warmth to all who knew her.

 

Ashley attended Spring Hill Middle School and Spring Hill High School, where her vibrant personality and zest for life left a lasting impression. She had a deep love for music and...

Stacey Supanich

Stacey Supanich

Dec 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Stacey Chole Supanich

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we remember Stacey Chole Supanich, a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, who left us far too soon on December 29, 2024. Born on March 15, 1966, Stacey lived a life rich with passion, kindness, grace, dignity, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.

Stacey is...

Neil Chamberlain

Neil Chamberlain

Dec 28, 2024

Neil (Aussie) Chamberlain 74 of Linden TN passed suddenly on December 28,2024. He is proceeded in death by his parents George and Irene Chamberlain and best friend Everette (Buddy) Miller survivors in included his son Stephan George Chamberlain and Amber Nicole Chamberlain (Arturo Arroyo) grandson Aiden Arroyo and an unborn grandson all of California Lakota Butler Katori Collins both of...

Doris King

Doris King

Dec 28, 2024

Doris Faye Young King, age 79, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services for Doris will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on...

Donald David Rogalski, III

Donald David Rogalski, III

Dec 27, 2024

Donald David Rogalski, III, age 54, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at St. Thomas Midtown. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in the Garden of Love in Maury Memorial...

Steve Derryberry

Steve Derryberry

Dec 27, 2024

Derryberry, Nathan Stephen “Steve”, age, 70, of Lewisburg, TN, died Friday, December 27, 2024. Steve was born in Columbia, TN and was the son of the late, A.D. Derryberry and Louise Goad Chaffin.

He was a graduate of Columbia Central High School and the former owner of Eastside Liquor. Steve found joy in working in his vegetable garden and tending to...

Bharatbhai Ramdas Patel

Bharatbhai Ramdas Patel

Dec 25, 2024

Bharatbhai Ramdas Patel, age 65, a resident of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. 

 

A funeral ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dan Alan Opalewski

Dan Alan Opalewski

Dec 24, 2024

I would like to honor the life of my husband, my partner, my confidant, my best friend. A man whose heart was as big as his dreams and whose love knew no bounds.

He was the most selfless and loving partner I could have ever asked for. He always took care of me, ensuring I felt cherished and supported in every...

Mary "Sis" Elizabeth Hubbell

Mary "Sis" Elizabeth Hubbell

Dec 23, 2024

Mary “Sis” Elizabeth Hubbell, age 83, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehab.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Randy Sprouse officiating, burial will follow at Gibsonville Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 – 6:00...

Anita Lancaster King

Anita Lancaster King

Dec 23, 2024

Anita Lancaster King, age 71, and a longtime resident of the Theta Community, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. 

 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Case Ofield, Brody Ofield, Dale Yates, Luke Jones, and Hunter Jones officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in...

Satish Khushal Ishanpara

Satish Khushal Ishanpara

Dec 22, 2024

Satish Khushal Ishanpara, age 63, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday morning, December 22, 2024, at his residence. 

 

A prayer service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. The funeral ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM at the funeral home.

Jennie Mae Selim

Jennie Mae Selim

Dec 21, 2024

Jennie Mae “Higgins” Selim, 80, of Columbia, TN passed away peacefully on December21, 2024, after a valiant fight with many prolonged illnesses. Jennie lived a life full of traveling,enjoying time at the casinos, visiting with family/friends and shopping, while exploring a varietyof educational/professional avenues. Jennie was cherished by all with her kind and gentle spirit.She will be truly missed!

Odis Leon Matlock

Odis Leon Matlock

Dec 21, 2024

Odis Leon Matlock, age 93, beloved husband of Virginia Wagar Matlock, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM, with a visitation from 11:00-12:00 at Heritage Funeral Home.

Born on May 23, 1931, in Liberal, Kansas, Odis was the son...

Kathy Gay Selby

Kathy Gay Selby

Dec 21, 2024

Kathy Gay Selby, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, December 21, 2024. 

 

Born on October 2, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, Kathy was the daughter of the late Jeff and Gail (Adkisson) Selby. She graduated from Hardin County High School and became a registered nurse, devoting her career to caring for others as a nurse at Methodist Hospital in Memphis...

Demetrius James Cox

Demetrius James Cox

Dec 20, 2024

Demetrius James Cox, a beacon of kindness and energy, left an indelible mark on the lives of those he touched. Born on April 15, 1981, in Nashville, Tennessee, Demetrius’s journey to Heaven began on December 20, 2024, when he passed away in Columbia, Tennessee. 

A trailblazer, Demetrius made history as the first African American graduate of Zion Christian Academy. His dedication...

Richard Edward Lee

Richard Edward Lee

Dec 20, 2024

Richard “Rick” Edward Lee, age 68, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

 

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be held...

Alice Faye Head Scott

Alice Faye Head Scott

Dec 18, 2024

Alice Faye Head Scott, age 83, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her residence. 

 

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Ball and Sis. Jamie Ball officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Baker Cemetery in...