Obituaries

Jun 28, 2022

Bunyan Lee Gore, Jr. (Lee), age 59, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on June 28, 2022. He is survived by his wife and soul mate, Sherry Tarkington Gore. Lee and Sherry were married for almost 27 years. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Bunyan L. Gore, Sr. and Willie Mae Gore. Lee graduated from Central High School...

Jun 27, 2022

Mrs. Karen Faye Smith Griggs, age 67, wife of Carl E. Griggs, and a resident of Old Leipers Creek Road in Columbia, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Heritage Funeral Home is...

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Roy Thomas Griggs, age 80, husband of Sarah Emma Hay Griggs, and a resident of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Bro. William Owens and Bro. Brian Talley officiating. Burial will follow in Lynn Cemetery in Williamson...

Jun 25, 2022

Donna Grace Funke, age 79, of Kokomo, Indiana, previously of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away at 2:45 pm on Saturday June 25, 2022, at her home in IN. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY., on January 13, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Beulah (Sears) Nicholson.

Donna graduated from Pulaski High School. She worked for Delco Electronics and...

Jun 24, 2022

Holly Ann Moore, age 31, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Brother Dale Yates officiating.  Burial will follow in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be held on Sunday from 4:00 PM...

Jun 24, 2022

Jennifer Lee Brooks Rogers, age 61, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Born on May 8, 1961, in Florence, Alabama, Jennifer was the daughter of the late Andrew Lee Brooks and the late Cathryn Norman Brooks. She had a sweet tooth and often enjoyed a sweet treat. She...

Jun 24, 2022

Tony Wade Holt of Pulaski, Tennessee January 25, 1967 - June 24, 2022

Mr. Tony Wade Holt a lifelong resident of Pulaski Tennessee passed away at North Alabama Medical Center on June 24, 2022. He was born on January 25, 1967, to Leon and Frances Holt.

Tony spent several years working for Wendell Harris Welding, and McKay's...

Jun 23, 2022

Elizabeth Joyce Donaldson, age 81, of Columbia, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Elizbeth was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and church member. She will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth was born on May 4, 1941, in Maury County to John N. Joyce and Hazel C. Joyce. She was married to Rev....

Jun 21, 2022

Gary "Smoke" Spivey of Lewisburg, Tennessee January 18, 1948 - June 21, 2022

Gary Spivey, age 74, resident of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gary was born January 18, 1948 in Lewisburg and was the son of the...

Jun 19, 2022

Delana Lynn Brown Pruitt, age 57, wife of Clay Pruitt, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Parkway Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. A visitation will be...

Jun 18, 2022

Shelby Jean Cates, age 72, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery in Mt. Pleasant. A visitation will be...

Jun 17, 2022

Ronald Eugene “Hamburger” Johnson, age 57, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at Tri Star Centennial Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with E. Thomas Vann officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hohenwald....

Jun 16, 2022

Pamela Gail Rice of Spring Hill, Tennessee June 16, 2022

Pamela Gail Rice, age 64, a resident of Spring Hill, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jun 15, 2022

Helen Marie Cothron, age 87, a resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Life Care Center.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022,...

Jun 14, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Rex Forrest Gallaway. Rex went home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, surrounded by his wife, Sandra, and his step-daughter, Shanell.

Rex was born on August 6,1951 in Ft Worth, Texas. After graduating high school, he then joined the Army where he...

Jun 12, 2022

Linda Dianne Brown Boshers, age 71, resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 15 th at 4:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Allen Lancaster and Bro. Curtis Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens.  The family...

Jun 12, 2022

Alexis M. Martin, age 23, a resident of Waynesboro, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Wayne Medical Center.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Clifton City Park, next to the river. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on...

Jun 12, 2022

Lura P. Lindsey Brown Fitzgerald, age 90, a resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at NHC Columbia.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Parkway Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June...

Jun 11, 2022

Ronald Keith Elder, Sr. of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee October 4, 1955 - June 11, 2022

Ronald Keith Elder, Sr., age 66, resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his residence.

Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ronald was born October 4, 1955 in Harrison County, Mississippi and was the...

Jun 11, 2022

Willa Mae “Willie” Jordan, age 84, a resident of Columbia, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her residence.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with a graveside service immediately following at Maury Memorial Gardens, adjacent to the funeral home. Her grandsons will...