Obituaries

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

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.

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 10, 2024

Steven Shane Beckum, age 72, husband of Linda Beckum, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with sister in law, Linda Beckum, officiating. Following the service, he will be laid...

Apr 9, 2024

Ronald Dale Harden, age 69, resident of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 13th at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home.  The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 12:00pm until the 2:00pm service at the funeral home.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting...

Apr 9, 2024

Michael Dee “MD” Gilbert, age 74, of Lewisburg, TN passed from this life during the early evening hours of Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the arms of his loving wife. MD was born August 31, 1949, in Houston, TX to parents Thomas Dee and Irene Gilbert.

He married the love of his life, Loretta Lowe, January 29,...

Apr 8, 2024

John Louis Callahan, age 54, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his residence.

A memorial service to honor John’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Paul officiating. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects...

Apr 8, 2024

Samuel Eugene “Gene” Davidson, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the age of 87.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery, with the members of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #31 officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with...

Apr 7, 2024

Debra Whitten Bush of Columbia, Tennessee November 8, 1954 - April 7, 2024

Our loving and fiercely loyal wife, mother, sister, and friend succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease on April 7, 2024.

May the memory of her smile, her faith, and her friendship bring you joy now as they did during her well-lived life.  If your hope is...

Apr 6, 2024

Wayne Everett Kinney, age 86, husband of Ester Hill Kinney, a resident of Santa Fe, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at NHC Columbia.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Ronnie Johnson officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to...

Apr 6, 2024

Lottie Beatrice Green, age 90, resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 14th at 1:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.  The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 12:00pm until the 1:00pm service...

Apr 5, 2024

Ms. Anita Lee Edwards, age 86, resident of Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation Center, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A homegoing celebration will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 12:00pm at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with mistress of ceremonies, Minister Carletta Webster and Rev. Donald Webster officiating....

Apr 5, 2024

Wendell Albert Spears of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee September 15, 1961 - April 5, 2024

Wendell Albert Spears, age 62, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 5:00PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roberts officiating.  ...

Apr 2, 2024

Rickey Odell Woody, age 65, a resident of Water Valley Road in Santa Fe, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his residence.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the visitation, he will be laid to rest in Santa Fe Cemetery. Heritage...

Apr 1, 2024

Phylis Mae Waldrop, age 80, resident of Lynnville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. at her residence.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on December 15, 1943, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Phylis was the daughter of the Jesse Mae Cesna.

She grew up in Kansas and was one of...

Apr 1, 2024

Beverly Irene Patterson of Prospect, Tennessee August 9, 1939 - April 1, 2024

Beverly Irene Patterson, age 84, a resident of Prospect, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at her residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Apr 1, 2024

Bennie “Gene” Eugene Street, Sr., age 92, resident of Columbia, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 10:00AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Micky Buford officiating and with military honors provided by the United States Army.  Following the service, he...