Obituaries

May 22, 2026

Ester Potts Hill Kinney, age 84, a resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at NHC Columbia. 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Ronnie Johnson and Bucky Rowland officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Santa Fe Cemetery. A...

May 16, 2026

Carla Jeanette Sanders, age 64, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Lazarus Davis officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the funeral...

May 16, 2026

Clyde Edward Harris, age 85, husband of Linda Massey Harris, and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Larry Benderman officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in McCain’s...

May 15, 2026

Ms. Ruby Marie Bumpas Marlow, age 79, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rosemont Cemetery in Columbia, Tennessee. Ms. Marlow will lie in state Friday, May 29, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM at...

May 15, 2026

LouBelle Swailes passed away peacefully at her home in Spring Hill, Tennessee, on Friday, May 15, 2026.

A graveside service to honor her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Maury Memorial Gardens in Columbia, Tennessee.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

LouBelle is survived by her loving husband, Richard W. Swailes; her...

May 15, 2026

Lyndale Ray Drewett, age 71, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, with Brian Gregory and Tommy Frady officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday, May 19,...

May 15, 2026

Tony Lee Pruitt, age 58, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Tim Street officiating. A visitation will also be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the service hour at...

May 14, 2026

James Allen Dodson, affectionately known as “Bubba,” age 63, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with Sammy Walters officiating. Burial will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...

May 13, 2026

Polly Ann (Green) Gray, age 86, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on May 13, 2026, at NHC Scott, Lawrenceburg, TN.

Polly was born on May 16, 1940, in Lawrenceburg, TN and was a devoted Christian and a longtime member of Pulaski Street Church of Christ. She was a hard worker with a servant's heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

May 13, 2026

Martha Francis Scheuer, age 90, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, strength, and cherished memories.

Born on September 3, 1935, Martha was a woman of remarkable presence—strong-willed, fiercely devoted, and known for her natural beauty and timeless class. She carried herself with grace and determination, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Martha’s...

May 13, 2026

Charles “Charlie” Reagan Barrett of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away on his 71st birthday. Born in Kansas City, MO, Charlie is survived by his wife, Judy Little Barrett; son, Charles Reagan Barrett, Jr.; daughter, Angela (Mark) Rivers; stepchildren, Maggie (Seth) Wiseman and Cameron Little; grandchildren, Evan, Dylan, Rogan, and Ewan Rivers; brother, Dennis (Kaye) Barrett; sister, Lori Ann Rockstrom; and...

May 12, 2026

Martha Jane England Westmoreland, age 73, wife of Mike Westmoreland, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran officiating. A visitation will also be held on May 23rd from 11:00 AM –...

May 12, 2026

Mr. James Hawkins Jr., age 65, husband of Sharon Hawkins, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at NHC Columbia.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Garden of Resurrection in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Friday,...

May 11, 2026

Rafael Bustos Villegas, de 86 años de edad y residente de Columbia, Tennessee, falleció el lunes 11 de mayo de 2026 en su residencia.



Se llevará a cabo un servicio fúnebre el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026 a las 12:00 p.m. en Heritage Funeral Home. Posteriormente, el sepelio se realizará en Maury Memorial Gardens. También habrá una visita el sábado...

May 9, 2026

Mr. Dennis Ray Weatherford, age 71, resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Polk Memorial Gardens. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dennis was born on April 22, 1955 in Columbia, and was the son of...

May 8, 2026

Tonie Marie Hix Waterman, age 56, a resident of Granville, TN, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Born on February 20, 1970 in Davidson County. Tonie was the daughter of Dee Flynn. She enjoyed being outdoors, being crafty, gun shows, spending time with her family and friends. Known for her strong will, hard work ethic, and...

May 7, 2026

James Willie Green was born on June 8, 1941, in Columbia to James Finas Green and Mary Eliza Green.

James served in the United States Army Airborne and later devoted many years to the building and construction industry, working throughout the Southeast.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Timothy D. Robinson of Jonesboro and Eaton Howell of Atlanta; and his...

May 7, 2026

Raymond Truette, age 80, husband of Lucille Griggs Truette, and a resident of Williamsport, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Chad Hanes officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Williamsport Cemetery. A visitation...

May 6, 2026

May 5, 2026

Mr. Larry Wayne Dickson, age 74, a resident of Ethridge, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his residence. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.