Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

Melissa Hayes Payne, age 54, a lifelong resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at her residence.

Melissa was born on July 22, 1969, in Lawrenceburg, the daughter of Travis Adkins and the late Joyce Darlene Redden Adkins. She graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1987 and dedicated 20 years of her life...

Oct 24, 2023

Loretta “Lori” Meske Predoehl entered the Lord’s presence on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Centennial Hospital, Nashville, TN.

Born May 14, 1932, in Frobischer, Saskatchewan, Canada to Rev. Samuel and Katherine Janz Meske, Lori was raised in various small towns throughout Saskatchewan and North Dakota.

Due to a shortage of teachers, Lori taught one year...

Oct 24, 2023

Herbert Dell Cross of Ethridge, Tennessee October 9, 1935 - October 24, 2023

Herbert Dell Cross, age 88, a resident of Ethridge, passed away Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023, at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Oct 24, 2023

Deborah Marie Oden Collins, aged 58, a beloved resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Magnolia Healthcare. She was born on September 28, 1965, in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of the late Charles Collins and the late Burma Gordon Collins.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at...

Oct 22, 2023

Karen Lynn McMillan, sunrise August 25, 1969 – sunset October 22, 2023. She fought a courageous battle with cancer until the very end.

Karen was born in Pontiac, Michigan to parents, Herman Wikle and the late Bernice “Bunny” Kay Graves Wikle.  She was married for twenty-five years and in love for twenty-eight years to Christopher Michael McMillan....

Oct 22, 2023

Louise Potts McKee, age 91, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Poplar Estates.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jim Ledbetter officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on June 3, 1932,...

Oct 21, 2023

Nelson Mitchell Thompson, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee June 30, 1943 - October 21, 2023

Nelson Mitchell Thompson, Jr., age 80, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Southern Tennessee Health System in Lawrenceburg.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Oct 21, 2023

Edna Frances McCoy Hatley March 19, 1928 - October 21, 2023

Edna Frances McCoy Hatley, age 95, a former long-time resident of Santa Fe and of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Poplar Estates in Columbia.

A funeral service to celebrate Edna's life will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm...

Oct 20, 2023

George Richard Pavel of Centerville, Tennessee August 20, 1955 - October 20, 2023

George Richard Pavel, age 68, husband of Faye Pierce Pavel, and a resident of Centerville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on August 20, 1955, George was the...

Oct 20, 2023

Sandra Jo McKee of Columbia, Tennessee December 20, 1960 - October 20, 2023

Sandra Jo McKee, age 62, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Williamson Medical Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Oct 20, 2023

Sara Peay Shouse, age 95, resident of Columbia, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Life Care Center of Columbia.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 23rd, 2023, 11:00am, with Rick Points officiating at Santa Fe Cemetery. A visitation will be held graveside from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM service hour at...

Oct 20, 2023

Laura Dawn Wills, age 78, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Williamson Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be...

Oct 20, 2023

Andres (Andy) Costilla, Jr. April 21, 1954 - October 20, 2023

Passed away on October 20, 2023 at the age of 69, after a short but hard battle with cancer. Andy was preceded in death by his Mother, Refugia Gonzales, Father, Andres Costilla, Stepfather, Domingo Gonzales, Sister, Sylvia and Brother, Daniel and special parents, Mike and Luella Wonch.

Oct 20, 2023

Grover Alvin “Bubbie” Watkins, Jr., age 58, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on October 5, 1965, in Shelbyville, Kentucky,...

Oct 19, 2023

Mr. Luther Ray Stanfill age 70, husband of Cheryl Stanfill, and previous resident of Culleoka, passed away October 19, 2023 in Yakima, Washington after a courageous bout with Cancer.

A native of Santa Fe, Ray was born December 11, 1952 and was the son of the late Joe Leland Stanfill Sr. and Jessie Christina Hill Stanfill.

Oct 19, 2023

Mr. Ricardo Davidson, age 60, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 23rd at 12:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenny Anderson officiating. The burial will follow at Maury Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on...

Oct 18, 2023

Mrs. Teresa Newman Earnest, age 51, of Loretto, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg.

Teresa was born on September 13, 1972, in Wilmington, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Teresa Bell Newman. She was a devoted wife and mother who cherished her family and...

Oct 17, 2023

Mr. Mark Twain Osborne, Jr., age 77, a resident of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Emily Anderton Osborne, daughter, Christy (Armando) Escobar, son, Mark T. (Shila) Osborne, III, brother, John (Charlene) Osborne, sister, Linda (Gayle) Sharp, six grandchildren, and one granddaughter in law.

The...

Oct 16, 2023

Leslie "Lucky" James Pelham, Jr. of Linden, Tennessee April 5, 1965 - October 16, 2023

Leslie "Lucky" James Pelham Jr of Linden, Tennessee passed away from cancer on Oct. 16, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Lucky was born on April 5, 1965 to the late Leslie James Pelham Sr and Nina B Hartzell Pelham.

Oct 16, 2023

Angela Diane Daniels of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee September 9, 1971 - October 16, 2023

Angela Diane Cox Daniels, age 52, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

She was born on September 9, 1971, in Lawrenceburg, and was the daughter of the late Edward Cox and the late...