Obituaries

Jun 7, 2023

Shirley Ann Phifer, age 84, resident of Ethridge, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Sparkman Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 5:00...

Jun 7, 2023

Ina Lona October 10, 1936 - June 7, 2023

Ina Lona, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jun 6, 2023

Jackie Elton Potts, age 90, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Morning Pointe of Tullahoma.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Allen Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Jackie’s family and friends will serve as pallbearers....

Jun 6, 2023

Tonya Marlin July 19, 1962 - June 6, 2023

Tonya Marlin, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at NHC Columbia.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jun 4, 2023

Clifton McRae Fisher December 10, 1942 - June 4, 2023

Mr. Clifton McRae Fisher, age 80, a resident of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Countryside Health and Rehabilitation.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on December 10, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, Clifton was the son of the late Clifton...

Jun 2, 2023

Lois Harriet Calvert of Pulaski, Tennessee June 27, 1948 - June 2, 2023

Lois Harriet Calvert, age 74, a resident of Pulaski, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jun 2, 2023

Charlotte Michelle Reder, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Shelly was born in Columbia, Tennessee on May 27, 1978, and was the daughter of the late William Kelley and Audrey Roberta Kelley.  She enjoyed selling and collecting antiques.  Her favorite hobby was...

Jun 1, 2023

Raymond Hill “Ray” Parker, age 76, a resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro.

A memorial service with full military honors will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 30 at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Pegram, TN. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family...

May 31, 2023

Timothy Wayne Yokley of Columbia, Tennessee November 9, 1960 - May 31, 2023

Timothy Wayne Yokley, age 62, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with...

May 30, 2023

Lovey Faye Cecil Frierson was born on November 8, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, to Eugene T. Cecil and Cora L. Coleman Holt. She entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with the visitation from 3:00 –...

May 29, 2023

Gerald Dan Watkins, age 80, resident of Columbia, passed away on May 29, 2023 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00am at Heritage Funeral Home with Terry Peery officiating.  The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10am until the 11am service.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the...

May 27, 2023

Graylin Eric Porter of Columbia, Tennessee August 23, 1962 - May 27, 2023

Mr. Graylin Eric Porter, age 60, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with his brother, William Porter officiating....

May 27, 2023

Dwight Wendell Benefield November 18, 1938 - May 27, 2023

Dwight Wendell Benefield, age 84, resident of Leoma, passed away on May 27, 2023 at NHC Murfreesboro.

The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Heritage Funeral Home of Columbia is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Benefield was the son...

May 27, 2023

Stephen Francis Gac, age 64, resident of Spring Hill, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at TriStar Spring Hill.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 1:00PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Deacon Ray Seibold officiating.  The family will visit with friends on Friday from 11:00AM until the 1:00PM service.  Heritage Funeral Home...

May 24, 2023

Craig Neal Ethridge, age 62, a resident of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Craig was born on April 1, 1961, in Rogersville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Bruce Lamar Ethridge and Anna Louise Clark Ethridge.  He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Pleasant...

May 24, 2023

Cletis Rainier Perkins of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee February 14, 1963 - May 24, 2023

Cletis Rainier Perkins was born February 14, 1963 at Maury County Hospital in

Columbia Tennessee as a Valentine’s bundle of joy and only child to parents Calvin and Gwendolyn Perkins. He departed this earthly life and entered eternal rest on the morning of...

May 24, 2023

Sharon Dian Stanley of Columbia, Tennessee October 29, 1956 - May 24, 2023

Sharon Dian Stantley, age 66, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

May 24, 2023

Terri Dawn Hildenbrandt of Columbia, Tennessee September 10, 1967 - May 24, 2023

Ms. Terri Dawn Hildenbrandt, age 55, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, May 24 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Tosha Hicks officiating. Burial...

May 24, 2023

Mrs. Thelma Jean Bennett, age 74, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at her residence.

Born on February 10, 1949, in South Carolina, Thelma was the daughter of the late James Milton Watkins and the late Clara Elizabeth Pulley Watkins. She enjoyed fishing and camping as well playing pool, horseshoes and corn hole....

May 23, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Morton Truette, age 71, a resident of Primm Springs, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Howard Alexander and Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow at Byrd-Westmoreland Cemetery. A visitation will...