Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Velma Marie Hodge
Aug 18, 2025
Mrs. Velma Marie Hodge, daughter of the late John Ely Lee and Marjorie Lockridge, was born on January 2, 1950, and entered into eternal life on August 18, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday from...
Richard Carl Smith
Aug 28, 2025
Richard “Booger” Smith, age 62, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Lawrenceburg
Born July 7, 1963 in Lawrenceburg, he was the son of the late Alfred Smith and the late Helen Bailey Smith. He married his best friend, Tina Melton Smith and together they celebrated thirty-six years of marriage. He enjoyed working...
Marvin Daniel Henslee, Jr.
Aug 27, 2025
Marvin Daniel Henslee, Jr., age 83, husband of Glenda Sullivan Henslee, and a resident of Ethridge, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his residence.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Brother Wayne Ashford officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion...
Brenda Joy Guthrie
Aug 27, 2025
Brenda Joy Guthrie, age 77, a resident of Columbia, passed away August 27, 2025 at NHC Columbia. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
A graveside service will be held at Polk Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 12PM with Rick Points officiating.
Brenda was born in Giles County and was the daughter of the late Jesse Guthrie...
David "Butch" Derryberry
Aug 25, 2025
Mr. David Malcolm Derryberry, age 79, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Thursday, September...
Grace Lucille Chumley Whitley
Aug 25, 2025
Grace Lucille Whitley, affectionately known as “Amazing Grace,” passed peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 91. A lifelong resident of Columbia, Tennessee, Grace’s life was a beautiful reflection of faith, family, and generosity.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 28, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 2:15 p.m....
Thomas Albert Burke, Jr.
Aug 24, 2025
Thomas Albert Burke, Jr., age 82, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Johnson officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville. A...
Judy Ann Johnson
Aug 24, 2025
Judy Ann Johnson, age 78, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Life Care Center.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 1:00 –...
Brenda Ruth Bailey
Aug 24, 2025
Brenda Ruth Bailey, age 81, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her residence.
A service for Brenda will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with their services.
Born August 12, 1944 in Lawrenceburg, she was the daughter of the late Carl Snider and the late Lucille Killen Snider. She celebrated...
Raymond H. Ray, Jr.
2025
Raymond H. Ray, Jr., 75, resident of Columbia, passed away on August 23, 2025 surrounded with love from his family near and afar.
Ray was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 24, 1950 to Raymond H. Ray, Sr. and Anna Pauline Portwood Ray. Known as “Raymie” to his five older sisters and “Ray Ray” to his friends, Ray grew up on...
Terry Ervin
Aug 21, 2025
Terry Gregory Ervin, age 63, resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his residence.
Born in Columbia, Terry was the beloved son of the late Claude and Ruth Ervin. He worked as a framer and was known for his skill and as a small engine repairman. Terry had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting...
Jeremy Zachariah Cooper Smith
Aug 21, 2025
Jeremy Zachariah Cooper Smith, age 20, a resident of Linden, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his residence.
Born on January 11, 2005, in Coshocton, Ohio, Jeremy faced the challenges of muscular dystrophy from a young age. Though wheelchair-bound at the young age of nine, he embraced life with a bright spirit and a kind heart. Known for...
Thomas Berry Hornal
Aug 20, 2025
Thomas Berry Hornal, age 85, a resident of Flatwoods, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 30, 2025 at North Highland Church of Christ in Waynesboro, TN at 11:00AM, with pastors Rod Littrell and Bobby Carroll officiating.
Born on August 5, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, Thomas...
Randy Michael "Mike" Hall
Aug 20, 2025
Randy Michael “Mike” Hall, age 69, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence.
Born on August 14, 1956, in Bedford Township, Michigan, Randy was the son of the late Norman Hall and the late Louise Jones Hall. He dedicated 26 years of service to the Sylvania Fire Department in Toledo, Ohio, before retiring....
Annie Davis
Aug 20, 2025
Annie C. Davis, age 66, a resident of Columbia, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with Brother Demetrius Nelson officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on September 29, 1958, in Maury County,...
Gina Marchelle Calvert
Aug 19, 2025
Gina Marchelle Williams Calvert, age 57, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems in Lawrenceburg.
Born on September 8, 1967, in Columbia, Tennessee, and raised on the family farm, Gina was the daughter of the late Gary Williams and the late Jennifer Walker Williams. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister,...
Brenda Sue Collins
Aug 19, 2025
Brenda Sue Collins, age 64, a resident of Lynnville, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg.
Brenda was born on March 9, 1961, in Canada. In 1979, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Richard Collins, with whom she shared forty-five wonderful years.
She was of the Catholic faith...
Dennis Wayne Lowe
Aug 19, 2025
Dennis Wayne Lowe, age 74, a longtime resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army. A visitation will also be held on Friday...
Kristal LeDawn Lindsey-Cullum
Aug 18, 2025
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”. ( 2 Timothy 4:7)
Our beloved Kristal LeDawn Lindsey-Cullum transitioned on Monday,August 18, 2025 at Maury Regional Hospital, Columbia, TN.
Kristal was born December 24th, 1974 to. parents Gloria Lindsey and Larry D Stone. She was educated in the Maury County School System. Kristal professed her...
Ouida L Bennett
Aug 18, 2025
Ouida L. Bennett, age 79, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on June 9, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Ouida was the daughter of the late William Ballard and the late Elma Hood Ballard. She was married fifty years to Morris Ray Bennett before his passing...
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