Obituaries

Apr 27, 2024

Layne Tomlinson, a beloved son, brother, friend, and hero, passed away on Saturday, April 27th, at the age of 34. He met his tragic end while bravely attempting to save a young girl at the lake, exemplifying his selflessness and courage until his last moments.

Born to Jerry Tomlinson and Mary (Tomlinson) Pickard, Layne was a beacon...

Apr 26, 2024

Jeffery "Jay" Owen Walters, Jr. of Lewisburg, Tennessee July 21, 1981 - April 26, 2024

Jeffery Owen “Jay” Walters, Jr. age 42, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at his residence.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM with the memorial service...

Apr 26, 2024

Ralph Francis Ritenour, age 66, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Ralph was born on February 27, 1958, in Bristol, Connecticut. He dedicated his entire career to working as an automobile mechanic, co-owning and operating Ritenour’s Garage with his twin brother, Randy. An avid outdoorsman, Ralph found joy in hunting and...

Apr 25, 2024

Rada Denise Williams, affectionately known by many as “Radar,” age 63, wife of Malcom Williams, and a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her residence.

Born on March 31, 1961, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Radar was the daughter of the late James Earl Essary and the late Sarah Rada Jeanette Scott Essary....

Apr 25, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” Neal Sprouse, age 72, husband of Fe Sprouse, and a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Randall Sprouse officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Maury...

Apr 22, 2024

Norman Charles Feustel, Jr., age 73, a resident of Flatwoods, Tennessee, passed away on April 22, 2024 in Perry County, Tennessee.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on April 2, 1951, in East Meadow, New York, Norman was the son of the late Norman Charles Feustel, Sr. and the late Dorothy...

Apr 21, 2024

Mary Whitehead Barnes, age 64, beloved wife of Terrell C. Barnes, and a resident of Ethridge, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....

Apr 21, 2024

Maxie Josephine Virginia McKinzie Hill, age 78, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Life Care Center.

A funeral service to celebrate Maxie’s life will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Monte McCandless and Rick Points officiating. Following the service, she...

Apr 20, 2024

Mr. Randolph “Blinky” Armstrong was born to Willis Armstrong Sr. and Geraldine Johnson Armstrong on June 13, 1948.

Randolph graduated from Carver Smith High School in 1966. He was elected Superlative for Most Studious, he was a member of the Science Club, Math Club, Baseball Team, Marching Band and Choir.

Randolph attended Tennessee State University,...

Apr 20, 2024

Linda Ann Knox, 73, resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2024 at her home.

A Celebration of Life with friends will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home.  Heritage Funeral Home...

Apr 20, 2024

Debra Gwen Baker Logan, age 67, a resident of Williamsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A graveside service will also be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Oak...

Apr 19, 2024

Terry Lee Englett of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee February 19, 1959 - April 19, 2024

Terry Lee Englett, age 65, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Apr 18, 2024

Stanley “Stan” Robert Smith, age 64, a cherished resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born in Houston, Missouri, Stan was the beloved son of Cleta Maria Grogan Smith and the late Robert Dean Smith. He pursued his education at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where he not...

Apr 17, 2024

Rickey Eugene Davis, age 67, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Heritage Funeral Home.  Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the...

Apr 16, 2024

James Claiborne of Brentwood, Tennessee July 24, 1945 - April 16, 2024

James W. Claiborne, age 78, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on April 16, 2024. James was a devoted Jehovah's Witness for 55 years.

He managed the McDonald thoroughbred farm in Brentwood from 1960 until 1999. After the property became home to Currey Ingram Academy, he...

Apr 14, 2024

Howard Glenn “Buck” Locke, age 89, husband of Winona McBee Locke, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Buck’s nephew, Reverend Ramsey Coutta...

Apr 13, 2024

George Allen Westland, III of Goodspring, Tennessee July 29, 1978 - April 13, 2024

George “Allen” Westland III, 45, son of George Allen Westland II and Sherry Lynn McNeese passed away on Sat April 13, 2024.

Allen was born in Memphis TN on July 29, 1978. He grew-up in Columbia, TN and graduated from Columbia Central High...

Apr 13, 2024

Mark Allen Potterbaum, age 61, beloved husband of Becky Potterbaum, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 13, 1962, in Elkhart, Indiana, Mark was the son of Charlene Kendall Potterbaum and the late Otis Eugene Potterbaum. He married Becky Burdick on December...

Apr 13, 2024

Patrick Alan Lee, age 54, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.

Born on January 11, 1970, in Napa, California, Patrick was the beloved son of James Maurice Lee and the late Maureen Murray Mair Lee. He dedicated himself to his work as an electrician, owning...

Apr 13, 2024

Phyllis Lucille Lowe of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee March 29, 1938 - April 13, 2024

Phyllis Lucille Lowe, age 86, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Poplar Estates Senior Living.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.