Obituaries

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.

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,...

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

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

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

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 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 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

James Franklin Thomason of Ethridge, Tennessee June 29, 1958 - September 21, 2023

James Franklin Thomason, age 65, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

James was born June 29, 1958, in Lawrence County, Tennessee and was the son of the late James Arnold Thomason and Oma...

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...

Sep 20, 2023

David Stephen Gray, age 65, a beloved husband of Pam Gray, and a resident of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his residence.

David was born on January 28, 1958, in Washington County, Vermont, and was the cherished son of Stephen Wilfred Gray and Rose Althea Cleveland Gray. On July 10, 2004,...

Sep 20, 2023

Baby Ray Shouse, age 91, a resident of Columbia, formerly of Santa Fe, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his residence.

A memorial service to celebrate Ray's life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home, officiated by Tommy Fox. Military honors will be provided by the Herbert Griffin...

Sep 19, 2023

Marilyn Joyce Bartlett, age 92, a resident of Columbia, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her residence.

Marilyn was born on December 13, 1930, in Peoria, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late Ora Elmer Lowe and the late Esther Ziemer Lowe. On May 6, 1950, she married Franklin Bartlett, her beloved husband,...