Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Priscilla Elaine Knight
Aug 3, 2026
Priscilla Elaine Knight, age 78, wife of Gerald Wayne Knight, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at NHC Columbia.
Born on December 5, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, Elaine was the daughter of the late Vallas Alan Braswell and the late Lillie Mai Aldridge Braswell. In December of 1963, she married Gerald Wayne Knight. Elaine’s...
Carolyn Joan Paul
Aug 3, 2026
Carolyn Joan Davis Paul, at the age of 87, left her earthly home for her heavenly home on August 3, 2026. She was born on August 23, 1938, to the late Leon and Elizabeth Morgan Davis. Carolyn was blessed with many talents. She always felt these talents were gifts from God. Her 12 years of education were at the schools...
Mary Ruth Wilson
Aug 2, 2026
Mary Ruth Wilson, age 84, resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Doyle Hurst officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 12:00 PM until the 2:00 PM service hour. Burial will follow...
Branford Lee Collins
Aug 1, 2026
Branford "Rip" Collins, 85, of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away at his home on August 1, 2026, after a short illness. He was surrounded by love and the comfort of family.
Born with a generous heart and quick wit, Rip spent his life serving others through his work. He was married to Betty Collins for 39 years, a partnership marked by devotion,...
Deanna "Dee" Brewington Currie
Jul 31, 2026
Deanna “Dee” Brewington Currie was born on November 30, 1959, in Oakland, California, and was the daughter of the late Billy Earl and Nellie Faye Brewington. After a valiant battle with a serious illness, she passed away on July 31, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
On July 11, 1981, she married David Currie, and together they shared forty-five wonderful years....
Maria ReRe Harris
Jul 30, 2026
Maria “ReRe” Harris, age 45, of Columbia, TN passed away July 30, 2026, in Columbia, TN. Maria was born May 13, 1981, to the late Charles Raymond Ozment Jr and Lisa Darlene Lovell Chapman who survives. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her 2 grandmothers, Sarah Lovell Ray and Dorothy Ann McCormack. She was a...
Ida Faye Fowler
Jul 30, 2026
Ida Faye Fowler, age 83, affectionately known by many as “Faye Mama,” and a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at her residence.
Born on June 23, 1943, in Spring Hill, Tennessee, Faye Mama was the daughter of the late Leslie & Bessie Layne. She spent many years as a talented beautician before later working in...
Mickey G. Kelley
Jul 29, 2026
Mickey G. Kelley, age 66, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at NHC Columbia.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM at NHC Columbia. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 PM until the service hour at NHC Columbia.
Born on November 19, 1959, in Maury County,...
Barry Dwayne Spain
Jul 28, 2026
Barry Spain, age 72 of Columbia, died July 28, 2026. He was the son of the late William Dorris “Billy” Spain, Jr and the late Edna Lucille “Luci” Tomlinson Dulaney.
Barry is survived by his son: Jason of Lewisburg; a daughter: Terri Amanda Spain; and siblings: William A. “Tony” (Susan) Spain, James Randall “Jay” (Kathy Bills) Spain, Timmy (Christy) Spain, Edwin...
Jourdon Anglin
Jul 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jourdon Anglin a beloved son, brother, family member, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Donnie Davis officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday...
Robin Warf
Jul 28, 2026
Robin Merry Warf, age 55, a resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Born on March 22, 1971, in Redondo Beach, California, Robin was the daughter of Mary Lou Whitling and the late Lloyd Harrison Whitling. She lived a life...
Pamela Kay Pickering
Jul 27, 2026
Mrs. Pamela Kay Pickering, age 66, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at St. Thomas West.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 2nd at 3pm at Heritage Funeral Home, with Clay Gentry and Tim Garrison officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00-3:00 pm.
Born on December 29, 1959, in Columbia,...
Gerald Lee Benedetti
Jul 25, 2026
Gerald Lee Benedetti, age 82, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away, July 25, 2026, at his residence.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11 AM at Maury Memorial Gardens, Garden of Freedom, with Brandon Cochran officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on May 29, 1944 in Lucedale, Mississippi, Gerald was the...
Martha Ann McKee Davenport
Jul 24, 2026
Martha Ann McKee Davenport, age 94, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home of 75 years surrounded by loving and devoted family.
A graveside service officiated by Reverend Bob Vassar will be held for family on Monday, July 27 at 1:00PM at Polk Memorial Gardens.
Born on August 21, 1931 to Max McKee and Ruby Gaskell McKee, Martha grew...
Mary Elizabeth Cothran Scott
Jul 23, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Cothran Scott, age 91, passed peacefully from this world with her family by her side. She was a longtime resident of the Sandy Hook Community and the daughter of Minnie Lee (Massey) Cothran and Johnnie Ragsdale Cothran. Mary was happily married to Miles “Mack” Love Scott for 69 years until his passing in 2022. She is survived by...
Patricia Ann Dial
Jul 22, 2026
Patricia Ann “Ms. Pat” Dial, age 75 of Columbia, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Ms. Pat was a native of Maury County and daughter of the late Curtis Dial and Jessie Mae Flippen.
Her family will gather with friends on Friday, July 31, 2026 from 1:00 until 3 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following visitation, a graveside service...
James Calvin Llewellyn Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
Mr. James Calvin Llewellyn Jr., age 87, husband of Bertie Cook Llewellyn, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at his residence.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2PM, with Matthew McKnight and Scott Mason officiating, at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Friday July...
Michael Wilson Jett
Jul 22, 2026
Mr. Michael Wilson Jett, age 72, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at LifeCare Center of Columbia.
Born on September 20, 1953, in Columbia, Tennessee, Michael was the son of the late Everett Jett and the late Pauline Roberts Jett. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, listening t music, singing karaoke, and watching old television shows....
Thomas William Hill Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Mr. Thomas William Hill Jr., age 47, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on December 6, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, Thomas was the son of the late Thomas William Hill Sr. and the late Mary Alice Noble Hill. He enjoyed anything...
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