Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Monika Ilse Eastep

Monika Ilse Eastep

Nov 9, 2024

Monika Ilse Eastep, age 75, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her residence. 

 

Born on October 27, 1949, in Bayreuth, Germany, Monika was the daughter of the late Leopold Redl and the late Rosa Hahn Redl. Monika made her home in the United States where she worked as a skilled seamstress at Publix. Known for...

Gussie Marie Mister

Gussie Marie Mister

Nov 7, 2024

Gussie Marie Mister, age 82, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday evening, November 7, 2024, at NHC Columbia. 

 

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be...

Thomas Franklin Conley

Thomas Franklin Conley

Nov 7, 2024

Thomas Franklin Conley, age 83, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his residence. 

Born on October 3, 1941, in Ashland, Kentucky, Thomas was the son of the late Hobert Conley and the late Maxie Mae Jackson Conley. Thomas led a rich and fulfilling life marked by his love of family, travel, and hands-on...

Sarah Marie Seagraves

Sarah Marie Seagraves

Nov 6, 2024

Sarah Marie Seagraves, age 56, a resident of Smyrna, Tennessee, formerly of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her residence. 

 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran officiating. A visitation will also be held on Saturday, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the...

Larry Hosick Sr.

Larry Hosick Sr.

Nov 6, 2024

Larry "Pappy" Wayne Hosick Sr., age 61, of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was a beloved husband to Jennie Hosick and a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. Jeremy Butt officiating....

Vivian "Nanny" Johnson

Vivian "Nanny" Johnson

Nov 5, 2024

Vivian “Nanny” Johnson age 85 of the Burwood Community passed away November 5, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Vivian Johnson, a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny Johnson; her dear son, Ricky Johnson; and her parents, Willie...

Mike Rowland

Mike Rowland

Nov 4, 2024

Michael Hanson Rowland, age 63, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 12th at 1:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on Monday, November 11th from 4:00 – 7:00pm at the funeral home....

Janet Garcia

Janet Garcia

Nov 4, 2024

Janet Louise Garcia, age 74, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, with Cecilia Hastings officiating. Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until...

David Lee Lentz

David Lee Lentz

Nov 2, 2024

David Lee Lentz, age 62, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of David’s life will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour. Heritage Funeral Home is honored to assist the family...

Joyce Pauline Hahn

Joyce Pauline Hahn

Nov 2, 2024

Joyce Pauline Hahn was welcomed into her eternal home on Saturday, November 2, 2024. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she is now reunited with her beloved husband of 63 years, Jack Hahn, who preceded her in death. Joyce leaves behind a loving family who cherished her dearly: her sons, Tracy (Susan) Hahn and Terry (Olga) Hahn; her daughter, Tammy...

Gloria Mae Hammond

Gloria Mae Hammond

Nov 2, 2024

Gloria Mae Hammond, age 74, of Culleoka, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 8, 1950, in Sheffield, Alabama, Gloria was the daughter of the late George Pinkley Wade and the late Dora Effie Ray Wade Sherrill. Known for her skilled hands and creative spirit, Gloria enjoyed woodworking and took great pleasure...

Gilda Sue Guynn McIntosh

Gilda Sue Guynn McIntosh

Nov 2, 2024

Gilda Sue Guynn McIntosh, age 77, a cherished resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Life Care Center of Columbia.

A memorial service honoring her life will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 4:00 pm at Parkway Baptist Church, with Pastor Mike Roberts officiating. The family will welcome friends at the church from...

Tommy E. Kelley

Tommy E. Kelley

Nov 2, 2024

Tommy Eugene Kelley “TomBomb” of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his residence. 

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Ward Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Carlisle Cemetery in Franklin. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 4:00 PM...

Martha Warren White

Martha Warren White

Nov 1, 2024

Martha Warren White, age 78, a resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at St. Thomas West Hospital.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow at Hilltown Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, November...

David Franklin Sanders

David Franklin Sanders

Oct 31, 2024

David Franklin Sanders, age 70, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, officiated by Jim Floyd of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Family and friends are invited to gather from 11:00 a.m. until the...

James Davidson

James Davidson

Oct 30, 2024

James H. Davidson, age 80, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on October 30, 2024, at his home.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends prior to the service, from 3:00 p.m. until the service time. Heritage Funeral Home is honored to assist the...

Carol Elizabeth Pillow

Carol Elizabeth Pillow

2024

Carol Elizabeth Pillow, originally of Columbia, Tennessee, transitioned peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on February 3, 1947, in Columbia, Tennessee, to the late Gus Dooley and Josephine (Fitzpatrick) Dooley. She was the seventh of nine children, four of whom preceded her in death: Joseph Gus Dooley, Don Dooley Sr., Doris Duke,...

Rosie Lee Hargrove

Rosie Lee Hargrove

Oct 29, 2024

Rosie Lee Hargrove was a shining light in the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing her Born on June 13, 1946, in Williamson County, Tennessee, Rosie would go on to embody the spirit of love and kindness throughout her life, a true testament the nurturing roots planted by her beloved parents, Leslie and Sarah McCoy Hargrove, who...

Warren Todd Chessor

Warren Todd Chessor

Oct 29, 2024

 

Warren Todd Chessor, age 60, husband of Sandra Chessor, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bill McDonald officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Chessor Family Cemetery...

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