Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas

Marsha Anne Callane Staples

Marsha Anne Callane Staples

Dec 27, 2022

Marsha Anne Callane Staples, age 81, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at NHC Oakwood.

Born on March 22, 1941, in New Waverly, Indiana, Marsha was the daughter of the late Kenneth L. Callane and the late Lucile Campbell Callane. She graduated in 1962 from Manchester College as Secretary of her class with...

Ivan Young

Ivan Young

Dec 27, 2022

Ivan A. Young, age 86, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at NHC Maury Regional Medical Center Transitional Care Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Cooke Funeral Home, 600 Old Fort Street, Cedar Grove, WV 25039. Burial will follow in Montgomery...

Susan Dianne Varga

Susan Dianne Varga

Dec 26, 2022

Susan Dianne Varga of Spring Hill, Tennessee May 22, 1944 - December 26, 2022

Susan Dianne Varga, age 78, a resident of Spring Hill, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at her residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

James Charles Dietz, Jr.

James Charles Dietz, Jr.

Dec 25, 2022

James Charles Dietz, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee July 4, 1953 - December 25, 2022

James Charles Dietz, Jr., also known as “Cowboy,” age 69, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.

He was born on July 4, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army. He...

Jeffery Logan Herston

Jeffery Logan Herston

Dec 24, 2022

Jeffery Logan Herston of Ethridge, Tennessee December 16, 1987 - December 24, 2022

Jeffery Logan Herston, age 35, a resident of Ethridge, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Lawrenceburg.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Daphne Christine Little

Daphne Christine Little

Dec 23, 2022

Daphne Christine Little of Iron City, Tennessee July 16, 1971 - December 23, 2022

Daphne Christine Little, age 51, a resident of Iron City, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.

Born on July 16, 1971, in Orlando, Florida, Daphne was the daughter of Roger Leonard & Juannita Earley and the late...

Kenneth Clyde Bishop

Kenneth Clyde Bishop

Dec 22, 2022

Kenneth Clyde Bishop of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee October 14, 1945 - December 22, 2022

Kenneth Clyde Bishop, age 77, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Christopher "Chris" Lee Allen

Christopher "Chris" Lee Allen

Dec 22, 2022

Christopher “Chris” Lee Allen, age 52, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will also be held on January 7 th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral...

Laketra Shonta Harvell

Laketra Shonta Harvell

Dec 21, 2022

LaKetra Shonta Harvell of Columbia, Tennessee October 20, 1975 - December 21, 2022

LaKetra Shonta Harvell was born on October 20, 1975, in Columbia, Tennessee. She was called home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James R. Frierson, Jr. and Gladys Louise Harvell Neal, sister, Tamiko Harvell,...

Harold Glen Daniels

Harold Glen Daniels

Dec 21, 2022

Harold Glen Daniels of Columbia, Tennessee February 28, 1949 - December 21, 2022

Harold Glen Daniels, age 73, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

James "Stan" Norman

James "Stan" Norman

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. James “Stan” Ronald Norman, age 76, a resident of Columbia and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 27 th at 4:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating.  The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from...

Leland Griggs Ritter, Sr.

Leland Griggs Ritter, Sr.

Dec 19, 2022

Leland Griggs Ritter, SR., age 82, resident of Columbia, TN, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence. Leland was born July 29, 1940 in Clyde, OH. He was the son of the late John James Ritter and Geraldine Isabelle Mears Ritter. He married the love of his life, Linda Lou Wilson Ritter in 1959 whom preceded...

Mary Marcella Pitts

Mary Marcella Pitts

Dec 19, 2022

Mary Marcella Pitts, age 62, resident of St. Joseph, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System.

Mary was born June 4, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Ollie Gene Simmons and the late Mary Marlene Medley Simmons.  She graduated high school at Dyer County High School. ...

Willie Likens

Willie Likens

Dec 19, 2022

Willie Likens, 90 years old, passed away on December 19, 2022.

Born on November 28, 1932, he was the son of sharecropper tobacco farmers Amos Likens and Victoria “Vickie” Likens (nee McClanahan) in Westmoreland, Tennessee.

At the age of 18, he joined the US Navy during the Korean War where he served a 4-year term...

Deborah Whitby Shepherd

Deborah Whitby Shepherd

Dec 18, 2022

Deborah Whitby Shepherd, age 72, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Larry Keele officiating.  Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Annie Mai Hartley

Annie Mai Hartley

Dec 18, 2022

Annie Mai Hartley, age 85, resident of Lyles, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Life Care of Centerville.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 20 th at 12:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Johnson Holler Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the 12:00pm...

Alex Jenkins, Jr.

Alex Jenkins, Jr.

Dec 17, 2022

Alex Jenkins, Jr., 66, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 31, 1956, and departed this life on December 17, 2022, at Life Care Center of Columbia, Tennessee.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 20 th at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Lazerius “Herb” Davis officiating.  Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial...

Bernard Napier

Bernard Napier

Dec 16, 2022

Mr. Bernard Napier, son of the late Mr. George W. Napier, Sr. and Mrs. Willadean Gordon Napier, was born May 12, 1964, in Maury County and expired this life suddenly on December 16, 2022.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 21 st at 2:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home with Kenny Anderson officiating.  Burial will...

Robert Jon Laglia

Robert Jon Laglia

Dec 16, 2022

Robert Jon Laglia of Pulaski, Tennessee November 4, 1948 - December 16, 2022

Robert Jon Laglia, age 74, a resident of Pulaski, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Thomas "Tom" Martin Luckey

Thomas "Tom" Martin Luckey

Dec 15, 2022

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Martin Luckey, age 76, husband of Louise Luckey, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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