Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Dan Wheeler

Dan Wheeler

Mar 25, 2025

Daniel Clyde “Dan” Wheeler, 82, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 25, 2025. Born in the Crab Orchard community of Cumberland County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late R.L. and Ethel Pearl Wheeler growing up on the family grain and livestock farm. He was preceded in death by his sister Patricia and brothers...

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....

David Franklin Thomason, Jr.

David Franklin Thomason, Jr.

Apr 2, 2025

David Franklin Thomason, Jr., age 48, and a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Gibsonville Cemetery in Giles County. A...

James Norman

James Norman

Apr 1, 2025

James “Hoot” H. Norman, age 68, a resident of Shelbyville, has left us to go to heaven on Tuesday April 1, 2025. He was a good husband, father, and son.

Born in May 21, 1956, in Hohenwald, Hoot was the son of the late Cornelius Robert Norman and Margarette Morgan Norman. He married Wendy Ebenstein Norman in 1976 and they had...

Reginald Ray Webster

Reginald Ray Webster

Apr 1, 2025

Reginald Ray Webster, age 63, a beloved resident of Columbia passed away on Tuesday April 1, 2025, at his home, 511 Frierson Street.

He was born October 17, 1961, in Maury County and was the son of the late Stockard Lee Webster, Jr. and the late Addie Mae Davis Webster.

Reginald attended Carver Smith School and worked at ICP of Lewisburg and...

Aubrey Lee Davis

Aubrey Lee Davis

Apr 1, 2025

Aubrey Lee "Strut" Davis danced his way into eternity on April 1, 2025, after a life well lived and well loved. Though we will miss him terribly, we take comfort in knowing he is now reunited with his beloved wife, Joanne—who has been waiting (patiently or not) for 15 years.

Born on October 5, 1932, with a wrench in one hand...

Shannon Ray Pilkinton

Shannon Ray Pilkinton

Apr 1, 2025

Shannon Ray Pilkinton, age 53, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with David Buffaloe officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at the funeral home....

Donna Darlene Davis Warren

Donna Darlene Davis Warren

Mar 31, 2025

Donna Darlene Davis Warren, age 59, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pisgah Cemetery. A visitation will also be held on Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 PM...

Judy Whitworth Smith

Judy Whitworth Smith

Mar 31, 2025

Judy Francis Whitworth Smith, age 68, of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March31, 2025, at Life Care Center.

Born on February 17, 1957, in Marks, Mississippi, Judy was the daughter of the late Frank Whitworth Jr. and the late Mary Francis Stone Whitworth. She had a passion for sewing, playing Rummy, and watching the Hallmark Channel. An avid reader, she...

Linda Kay Capps

Linda Kay Capps

Mar 30, 2025

Mrs. Linda Green Capps, 77, a resident of Columbia, passed away on March 30, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer.

Born November 12, 1947, in Pulaski, Linda was a devoted wife and beloved mother and grandmother known for her giving spirit, sweet nature and kindness to all.

Linda is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Harold...

Andrew Buford Moss

Andrew Buford Moss

Mar 28, 2025

Andrew Buford Moss, age 82, a longtime resident of Theta Pike, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Jeff Williams officiating. Buford will be laid to rest with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps at Rose...

Diane Marie Duneman

Diane Marie Duneman

Mar 27, 2025

Mrs. Diane Marie Duneman, age 70, a resident of Hohenwald, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Lewis Park Acute Care. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Diane was born on September 1, 1954, in Waterloo, Iowa and was the daughter of the late Vernon and Dorothy Bunce. Diane married her best friend and love of her life...

Chris Wesley Williams

Chris Wesley Williams

Mar 26, 2025

Chris Wesley Williams, age 64, beloved husband of Lynn Williams, and a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Born on February 19, 1961, in Oakland, California, Chris was the son of Rachel Oakley and the late John Williams. He served in the United States Marine Corps, and on May 10,...

Roger Allen Slack

Roger Allen Slack

Mar 25, 2025

Roger Allen Slack, age 76, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:00 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...

Robert Allen Malugin

Robert Allen Malugin

Mar 23, 2025

Mr. Robert Allen Malugin, age 75, a resident of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Peter Sierson officiating. A visitation will also be held on Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...

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