Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

Marvin Leonard Johnson June 23, 1944 - October 5, 2023

Marvin Leonard Johnson, aged 79, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

A funeral service to celebrate Marvin's life will be held on Tuesday, October 10th, at 3:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, he...

Oct 5, 2023

Joan Bowen of Columbia, Tennessee July 18, 1932 - October 5, 2023

Joan Bowen, age 91, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Thursday morning, October 5, 2023, at her residence.

Born on July 18, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland, Joan was the daughter of the late William Eugene Buffington and the late Eva Gertrude Sakers; she was...

Oct 4, 2023

Charles W. Hamilton of Summertown, Tennessee July 1, 1943 - October 4, 2023

Charles W. Hamilton, age 80, of Summertown, TN passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was retired from Columbia Specialties Inc. and from Hamilton Drywall and Painting. He was a member of Sandy Hook Church of Christ where he served...

Oct 2, 2023

William Frank "Franky" Sims, II, age 53, of Cookeville, Tennessee, formerly of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2023, due to a tragic drowning incident in Daytona Beach, Florida.

A funeral service to honor Franky's life will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Ricky Clay...

Oct 1, 2023

Joel Silva, aged 32, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday morning, October 1, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

A funeral service to celebrate Joel's life will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service,...

Oct 1, 2023

Philip Robert Stark of Columbia, Tennessee June 19, 1950 - October 1, 2023

Philip Robert Stark, age 73, husband of Loralee Stark, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Sunday morning, October 1, 2023, at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sep 29, 2023

Robert Martin McKay, III, age 75, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday morning, September 29, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 28, 1948, in Columbia, Tennessee, Robert was the son of the late Robert M. McKay, Jr. and the late Lois House McKay. He was a 1966 graduate of Columbia Central High School...

Sep 29, 2023

Daniel Joseph “DJ” Conroy, age 27, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 29, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born on February 15, 1996, in Nashville, Tennessee, DJ was the beloved son of Daniel Wayne Conroy and Brandi McDonald. He was a 2014 graduate of Cane Ridge High School in Antioch....

Sep 28, 2023

Mr. Jerry Thomas Grimmett, age 68, husband of Patsy Grimmett, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM, with...

Sep 27, 2023

Monica Lynn Graves of Linden, Tennessee September 5, 1976 - September 27, 2023

Monica Lynn Graves, age 47, a resident of Linden, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at her residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sep 26, 2023

Theresa Jane Uhles Helms, age 68, a longtime resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service to celebrate Theresa's life will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home, with Steve Swango officiating. She will be laid to rest in...

Sep 25, 2023

Billie G Robinson of Duck River, Tennessee May 22, 1939 - September 25, 2023

Billie G. Robinson, age 84, a resident of Duck River, Tennessee, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with...

Sep 25, 2023

Cynthia Jean Brooks Wynn, age 55, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully and entered eternal rest on September 25, 2023.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Heritage Funeral Home, located at 609 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401.  Family only visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM...

Sep 25, 2023

Karen Louise Athey Riggins, aged 63, a resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

Born on September 11, 1960, in Northridge, California, Karen was the daughter of the late Ralph V. Athey and the late Helen Stafos Athey. She was a 1978 graduate of Royal High...

Sep 25, 2023

Donna M Ellithorpe of Lewisburg, Tennessee February 7, 1953 - September 25, 2023

Donna M. Ellithorpe, age 70, a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at her residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sep 25, 2023

Brenda Gay Weatherford Current, age 76, a resident of Campbellsville Pike in Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at her residence.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Jones Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Brenda’s family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Heritage Funeral...

Sep 23, 2023

Steven Clarence Gandee of Columbia, Tennessee August 26, 1948 - September 23, 2023

Steven Clarence Gandee, age 75, husband of Betty Daniels Gandee, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 27th at 11:00AM with Rick Points officiating.  Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens.  ...

Sep 21, 2023

Mary Fleeman of Springfield, Tennessee December 14, 1946 - September 21, 2023

Mary K. Fleeman, 76, resident of Springfield and formerly of Lawrence County, passed away Thursday, September 21 at NHC/Springfield.

A celebration of life for Mrs. Fleeman will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 7 at Summertown Baptist Church. Heritage Funeral Home of Columbia...

Sep 21, 2023

Paul L. Hickerson of Hohenwald, Tennessee October 2, 1945 - September 21, 2023

Paul Leslie Hickerson, age 77, resident of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center in Columbia.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Garrett Baptist House of Faith in...

Sep 21, 2023

Wilburn Gordon March 27, 1966 - September 21, 2023

Mr. Wilburn Dwayne Gordon, age 57, resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A native of Maury County, Dwayne was born on March 27, 1966, to Sandra Patricia Vinson Gordon and the late John Gordon. He attended Gunkle...