Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

William Ray Burns

William Ray Burns

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. William Ray Burns, age 83, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11:00 – 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A memorial service will also be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. He will be...

Ruby Darlene Belew

Ruby Darlene Belew

Apr 16, 2025

Ruby Darlene Belew, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Countryside Health and Rehab, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ruby Darlene was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on March 29, 1949 to the late Elmer Smith and Ruby Hull Smith. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking...

Ray David Smith

Ray David Smith

Apr 15, 2025

Ray David Smith, age 78, a resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Born on November 21, 1946, in Woodbury, Tennessee, Ray was the son of the late David Houston Smith and the late Nonetta Herndon Smith. He was a graduate of Kittrell High School and pursued higher education at David Lipscomb University...

Carly June McGee

Carly June McGee

Apr 15, 2025

Carlene “Carly” June McGee, age 21, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, after a brave and inspiring battle with cancer.

Born on March 16, 2004, in Columbia, Tennessee, Carly was the beloved daughter of April and Terry Prince. A 2022 graduate of Santa Fe Unit School, she shined both...

Terry "Oz" Bowman

Terry "Oz" Bowman

Apr 14, 2025

Terry “Oz”Bowman, age 61, resident of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025.

Born on October 21, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of the late Winston Bowman and Shirley Burleson Pitts. Oz was of the Christian faith and known for his heart of gold—always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He had...

Michele Frances Alkire

Michele Frances Alkire

Apr 14, 2025

Michele Frances Alkire, age 46, a resident of Columbia, departed this earth on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home.

She was born on October 27, 1978, in Kansas City, Kansas, and was the daughter of the late Mike and Debbie King Rivers. She devoted her life to her family and making a home for them.

She is survived by her husband...

Bobby Etten

Bobby Etten

Apr 13, 2025

Robert Clarence Etten, age 82, resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on December 16, 1942, in Libertyville, Illinois, Robert was the son of the late Edwin Etten and the late Anna Hertel Etten. He graduated from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and went on to enjoy a fulfilling 30-year career...

Fowler "Muscles" Culberson

Fowler "Muscles" Culberson

Apr 11, 2025

Fowler “Muscles” Culberson, age 90, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Life Care Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Sister Inez Jones officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided...

Betty Gail Fraizer

Betty Gail Fraizer

Apr 11, 2025

Mrs. Betty Gail Fraizer, born June 19th, 1945, passed away peacefully at home surround by her friends and family on April 11th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Edwin Agee and Beatrice Kathleen Apple Agee, her two sisters, Rosemary Steakley and Sarah Jo Funk and her loving husband, Scottie Wayne Fraizer.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Linda Darnell Armstrong

Linda Darnell Armstrong

Apr 10, 2025

Linda Darnell Armstrong, age 61, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Polk Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be held on Thursday...

Danny Ray Russell

Danny Ray Russell

Apr 10, 2025

Danny Ray Russell, age 69, beloved husband of Rebecca Russell, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home.

Born on March 15, 1956, in Columbia, Tennessee, Danny was the son of the...

Carolyn Sue Clardy

Carolyn Sue Clardy

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn Sue Clardy, age 79, of Columbia, TN, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully April 10, 2025. Carolyn was born March 15, 1946 in Shelbyville, TN to the late Ransom Vernos and Mary Neese. Carolyn retired from the State of Tennessee and was a member of St. Luke Methodist Church.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Jeff Clardy; sister,...

Sandy Schrimsher

Sandy Schrimsher

Apr 9, 2025

Sandy Schrimsher, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Pulaski, Tennessee, Sandy was the beloved daughter of the late William David Medley and Darthy Jean Medley. She will be remembered as a loving mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal sister whose presence brought warmth and kindness to those around her.

Sandy is survived by her mother,...

Marilyn Louise Frierson

Marilyn Louise Frierson

Apr 9, 2025

Marilyn Louise Frierson, age 62, beloved wife of Christopher D. Frierson, First Lady of the Glass Street Church of Christ, and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her close family.

A visitation with the family will be held at Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 1:00...

James Christopher Dickey

James Christopher Dickey

Apr 9, 2025

James Christopher Dickey, age 47, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his residence.

James was born November 26, 1977 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and was the son of the late Larry Dickey and Virginia Belew. He enjoyed watching horror movies and 80’s music but most of all he loved Vanderbilt football. He will be deeply missed by...

Mary Joyce Wilkinson

Mary Joyce Wilkinson

Apr 8, 2025

Mary Joyce Wilkinson, age 83, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Terry Jones officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Barnsville Cemetery in Summertown. A visitation will be held on...

Fernando Hidalgo

Fernando Hidalgo

Apr 6, 2025

Mr. Fernando Hidalgo, age 69, a resident of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Brandon Cochran officiating. Entombment will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with military honors provided by the United States Army. A visitation will be...

Roderick Charles Ebernickel, Sr.

Roderick Charles Ebernickel, Sr.

Apr 6, 2025

Roderick Charles Ebernickel, Sr., age 72, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage...

Tamara Sue Klassen

Tamara Sue Klassen

Apr 5, 2025

Tamara Sue Klassen, age 69, beloved wife of Darrel Klassen, and a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her residence.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Garden of Love at Maury Memorial Gardens with Larry Klassen officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family...

William Baugh

William Baugh

Apr 4, 2025

William “Scooter” Baugh, age 71, a resident of Columbia, gained his wings on Friday April 4, 2025, at Life Care Center of Columbia.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home at 12:00 PM. A visitation will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the funeral home....