Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Lydia Hartman
Nov 21, 2025
Lydia HartmanFebruary 3, 2013-November 21, 2025There are people you meet along the way who influence you in subtle ways and then retreat to the vague recesses of your mind, never taking up too much time or space as you go on about the business of living the rest of your life.Lydia Lynette-Hope Hartman was certainly not one of those people.There...
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...
Wesley Castleman
Dec 30, 2025
Wesley C. Castleman, age 48, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born on June 10, 1977, in Trenton, Tennessee, Wesley was the son of Tommy and Brenda Castleman. Over the years, he worked with Wilbert Vault in Jackson, Cedar Creek Lumberyard, Tristate Forest Products, Cedar Direct, and Kroger. Wesley lived a...
Jimmy Dwight King
Dec 30, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Dwight King, age 80, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Mike Dawson officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 11-1 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maury...
Brenda Kay Westmoreland Barnes
Dec 28, 2025
Brenda Kay Westmoreland Barnes, age 73, wife of Steven Barnes, and a longtime resident of Primm Springs, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Josh McCord and Keith Baker officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest...
Anna Patricia Wills
Dec 26, 2025
Anna Patricia Wills, age 99, and a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Anna was born on July 4, 1926, in Titusville, PA. She lived a life rooted in joy. She was a devoted mother who took pride in raising her children and created a warm, welcoming home. An excellent cook, Anna, expressed her love through...
Barbara Faye (Hill) Burton
Dec 26, 2025
Barbara Faye Burton, born April 8, 1943, passed away, unexpectedly at home, on December 26, 2025, at the age of 82. She was a native of Maury County and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee.
A family viewing will take place on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home, Columbia, TN. The family will also have a viewing...
Richard O'Neal McConnell
Dec 24, 2025
Richard O'Neal McConnell, age 86, a resident of Ethridge, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at NHC Scott.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Giles County with Pastor Roger Creasy officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be...
Jan Maureen Metcalfe
Dec 19, 2025
Jan Maureen Toliver Metcalfe, age 74, wife of Mark William “Bill” Metcalfe and a resident of Franklin, Tennessee, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Spring Hill, TN.
A Homegoing Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN.
Born October...
Jeannette Bowden Pinkston
Dec 16, 2025
Jeannette Bowden Pinkston, age 92, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, formerly of Swartz Creek, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mooresville Church of Christ with Chuck Morris officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Bryant...
Jerimiah Devon Dobbins
Dec 14, 2025
Mr. Jerimiah Dobbins, age 22, a resident of Mount Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Danai Chinoda officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 12-1PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...
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