Obituaries
Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Columbia, TN & Surrounding Areas
Neil Chamberlain
Dec 28, 2024
Neil (Aussie) Chamberlain 74 of Linden TN passed suddenly on December 28,2024. He is proceeded in death by his parents George and Irene Chamberlain and best friend Everette (Buddy) Miller survivors in included his son Stephan George Chamberlain and Amber Nicole Chamberlain (Arturo Arroyo) grandson Aiden Arroyo and an unborn grandson all of California Lakota Butler Katori Collins both of...
Doris King
Dec 28, 2024
Doris Faye Young King, age 79, and a resident of Columbia, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home.
Funeral services for Doris will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on...
Donald David Rogalski, III
Dec 27, 2024
Donald David Rogalski, III, age 54, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at St. Thomas Midtown.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in the Garden of Love in Maury Memorial...
Steve Derryberry
Dec 27, 2024
Derryberry, Nathan Stephen “Steve”, age, 70, of Lewisburg, TN, died Friday, December 27, 2024. Steve was born in Columbia, TN and was the son of the late, A.D. Derryberry and Louise Goad Chaffin.
He was a graduate of Columbia Central High School and the former owner of Eastside Liquor. Steve found joy in working in his vegetable garden and tending to...
Bharatbhai Ramdas Patel
Dec 25, 2024
Bharatbhai Ramdas Patel, age 65, a resident of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A funeral ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dan Alan Opalewski
Dec 24, 2024
I would like to honor the life of my husband, my partner, my confidant, my best friend. A man whose heart was as big as his dreams and whose love knew no bounds.
He was the most selfless and loving partner I could have ever asked for. He always took care of me, ensuring I felt cherished and supported in every...
Mary "Sis" Elizabeth Hubbell
Dec 23, 2024
Mary “Sis” Elizabeth Hubbell, age 83, a resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehab.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Randy Sprouse officiating, burial will follow at Gibsonville Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 – 6:00...
Anita Lancaster King
Dec 23, 2024
Anita Lancaster King, age 71, and a longtime resident of the Theta Community, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Case Ofield, Brody Ofield, Dale Yates, Luke Jones, and Hunter Jones officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in...
Satish Khushal Ishanpara
Dec 22, 2024
Satish Khushal Ishanpara, age 63, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday morning, December 22, 2024, at his residence.
A prayer service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. The funeral ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, beginning at 10:00 AM at the funeral home.
Jennie Mae Selim
Dec 21, 2024
Jennie Mae “Higgins” Selim, 80, of Columbia, TN passed away peacefully on December21, 2024, after a valiant fight with many prolonged illnesses. Jennie lived a life full of traveling,enjoying time at the casinos, visiting with family/friends and shopping, while exploring a varietyof educational/professional avenues. Jennie was cherished by all with her kind and gentle spirit.She will be truly missed!
Odis Leon Matlock
Dec 21, 2024
Odis Leon Matlock, age 93, beloved husband of Virginia Wagar Matlock, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM, with a visitation from 11:00-12:00 at Heritage Funeral Home.
Born on May 23, 1931, in Liberal, Kansas, Odis was the son...
Kathy Gay Selby
Dec 21, 2024
Kathy Gay Selby, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, December 21, 2024.
Born on October 2, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, Kathy was the daughter of the late Jeff and Gail (Adkisson) Selby. She graduated from Hardin County High School and became a registered nurse, devoting her career to caring for others as a nurse at Methodist Hospital in Memphis...
Demetrius James Cox
Dec 20, 2024
Demetrius James Cox, a beacon of kindness and energy, left an indelible mark on the lives of those he touched. Born on April 15, 1981, in Nashville, Tennessee, Demetrius’s journey to Heaven began on December 20, 2024, when he passed away in Columbia, Tennessee.
A trailblazer, Demetrius made history as the first African American graduate of Zion Christian Academy. His dedication...
Richard Edward Lee
Dec 20, 2024
Richard “Rick” Edward Lee, age 68, a resident of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens. A visitation will also be held...
Alice Faye Head Scott
Dec 18, 2024
Alice Faye Head Scott, age 83, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Ball and Sis. Jamie Ball officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Baker Cemetery in...
James Clifford Johnson
Dec 17, 2024
James Clifford Johnson, Sr., age 77, and a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on September 20, 1947, James was the son of the late James Johnson and the late Elizabeth Daly Hersey. James proudly served his country in the United...
Mary Ann Patterson
Dec 17, 2024
Mary Ann Bivins Patterson, “Nana”, age 78, lost her battle with dementia on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. On Sunday, January 6, 1946, Mary Ann was welcomed into the arms of Robert “Boal” and Annie Katherine Busby Bivins in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
Mary Ann married Leon C. Patterson on Tuesday, October 4, 1966, and remained faithfully married to...
Deborah Hodges Fenwick
Dec 17, 2024
Deborah Hodges Fenwick, age 71, beloved wife of Dr. William Michael Fenwick, and resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Born in Fulton, Kentucky, on January 12, 1953, Deborah was the daughter of the late James and Charlene Hodges. A 1971 graduate of South Fulton High School, Deborah pursued...
Rev. James Michael "Jim Mike" Ward
Dec 16, 2024
Rev. James Michael “Jim Mike” Ward, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, departed this world and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 73. He passed away peacefully in his Spring Hill, Tennessee home, after a two-year hard fought battle with ALS.
A Celebration of Life Service will...
R.L. King
Dec 15, 2024
R.L. King, age 75, husband of Cecelia Himes King, and a resident of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his residence, after an extended health battle.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with pastors Steve Swango and Bud Porter officiating. Following the service, he will be...
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