Obituaries

Jul 8, 2022

Rev. Darrell Dewayne Thrasher, age 52, former pastor of The Lighthouse Church of Columbia, passed away Friday, July 8 th , 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

A Homegoing Celebration Service will be held on Thursday, July 14th at 2:00 PM at The Lighthouse Church of Columbia with Pastor Eric Redd and Pastor Darren Thrasher officiating.  Burial will...

Jul 7, 2022

Thomas Wayne Burton, I of Smithville, Tennessee February 12, 1945 - July 7, 2022

Thomas Wayne Burton I, age 77, a resident of Smithville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, July 8th, 2022, at St. Thomas Ascension Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on February 12, 1945, in Detroit,...

Jul 6, 2022

Mrs. Gayle C. Harper, age 57, resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectantly Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Inez Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in Hilltown Cemetery in Santa Fe. The family will visit with friends on Sunday...

Jul 5, 2022

Douglas Keith Mitchener, age 93, a resident of Culleoka, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Maury Hills Church with Pastor Russ Adcox officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. Earl Leroy Winfrey, age 63, husband of Pam Monroe Winfrey, and a resident of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

The family will hold a celebration of life service on Sunday, July 10, 2022, from 2:00 – 6:00 PM at their home in Bon Aqua, Tennessee....

Jul 3, 2022

Mrs. Lori A. McDougall, age 63, resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her residence.

Lori was born January 3, 1959 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Nicholas DePalma and Ann DePalma.  She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed crocheting and cooking.  She also liked to...

Jul 3, 2022

Bryan Keith Beck, age 44, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Jeremy Knox officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Freedom in Maury Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the...

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. Jewells Rubin Shelden, Jr., age 69, husband of Wanda Gayle Vaughn Shelden, and a resident of Duck River, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Hampshire First Baptist Church with Pastor Dustin Laster officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is...

Jul 1, 2022

Shawn A. Clark of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee February 9, 1957 - July 1, 2022

Mrs. Shawn A. Clark, age 65, wife of Roger Clark, and a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at her residence.

There will be no public services at this time. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jul 1, 2022

Loretta Ann Clymer Goodloe, wife of John Goodloe, and resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday July 1, 2022, at her residence.

Born on March 3, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, Loretta was the daughter of the late Howard Clymer and the late Susie Cherry Clymer. She married John Goodloe on May 29,1993. Loretta worked as...

Jun 28, 2022

Bunyan Lee Gore, Jr. (Lee), age 59, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on June 28, 2022. He is survived by his wife and soul mate, Sherry Tarkington Gore. Lee and Sherry were married for almost 27 years. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Bunyan L. Gore, Sr. and Willie Mae Gore. Lee graduated from Central High School...

Jun 27, 2022

Mrs. Karen Faye Smith Griggs, age 67, wife of Carl E. Griggs, and a resident of Old Leipers Creek Road in Columbia, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is...

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Roy Thomas Griggs, age 80, husband of Sarah Emma Hay Griggs, and a resident of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Bro. William Owens and Bro. Brian Talley officiating. Burial will follow in Lynn Cemetery in Williamson...

Jun 25, 2022

Donna Grace Funke, age 79, of Kokomo, Indiana, previously of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away at 2:45 pm on Saturday June 25, 2022, at her home in IN. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY., on January 13, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Beulah (Sears) Nicholson.

Donna graduated from Pulaski High School. She worked for Delco Electronics and...

Jun 24, 2022

Jennifer Lee Brooks Rogers, age 61, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on May 8, 1961, in Florence, Alabama, Jennifer was the daughter of the late Andrew Lee Brooks and the late Cathryn Norman Brooks. She had a sweet tooth and often enjoyed a sweet treat. She...

Jun 24, 2022

Holly Ann Moore, age 31, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Dale Yates officiating.  Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be held on Sunday from 4:00 PM...

Jun 24, 2022

Tony Wade Holt of Pulaski, Tennessee January 25, 1967 - June 24, 2022

Mr. Tony Wade Holt a lifelong resident of Pulaski Tennessee passed away at North Alabama Medical Center on June 24, 2022. He was born on January 25, 1967, to Leon and Frances Holt.

Tony spent several years working for Wendell Harris Welding, and McKay's...

Jun 23, 2022

Elizabeth Joyce Donaldson, age 81, of Columbia, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Elizbeth was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and church member. She will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth was born on May 4, 1941, in Maury County to John N. Joyce and Hazel C. Joyce. She was married to Rev....

Jun 21, 2022

Gary "Smoke" Spivey of Lewisburg, Tennessee January 18, 1948 - June 21, 2022

Gary Spivey, age 74, resident of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gary was born January 18, 1948 in Lewisburg and was the son of the...

Jun 19, 2022

Delana Lynn Brown Pruitt, age 57, wife of Clay Pruitt, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Parkway Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. A visitation will be...