Obituaries
Hugh Earl Rhodes
Dec 15, 2023
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Earl Rhodes, beloved husband of Marie, died Friday December 15 after a short illness.
Hugh Earl Rhodes was born January 7, 1932, in Gulfport, Mississippi, the son of Hugh EdwardRhodes and Pattie Earle Harwell Rhodes. He grew up in Nashville, attended high school inLouisville, Kentucky, then earned a bachelor’s degree at Georgetown College in Kentucky wherehe was...
Deanna Hobbs
Dec 13, 2023
Deanna Hobbs, 83, of Auburndale, Florida, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Charlotte Pulley and was preceded in death by her grandmother, Beulah Brown, and twin brother, Don Pulley.
Deanna is survived by her loving daughters, Tanya (Eddie) Loper, Terri Brown and her son, Johnny Brown. She...
Michael Scott Turner
Dec 10, 2023
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Michael “Scott” Turner passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 57, leaving behind family and friends forever touched by his presence. Born in Columbia, Tennessee, on June 1, 1966, Scott was the beloved son of Anita Brewer Turner and the late Larry Turner.
Scott is survived by his loving wife, Gina Carpenter...
David Allen Dyer
Dec 10, 2023
David Allen Dyer, 80, retired bus driver for Maury County schools and resident of Columbia, died on December 10, 2023 at his residence.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born in Ridgley, TN. on August 3, 1943, he was the...
Mary Elizabeth Lindsey
Dec 8, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Lindsey, 83, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 in Concord, NC, ending her battle with Alzheimer's. A devoted soul, Beth’s life was a testament to her unwavering love for the Lord. Her days were marked by faith, kindness, and a gentle spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Beth...
Lois Johnson Dugger
Dec 7, 2023
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Mrs. Lois Johnson Dugger passed away peacefully at NHC on December 7, 2023 at the age of 93. Mrs. Dugger, a respected member of the Culleoka community, was born on March 9, 1930 in Columbia and lived her entire life in Maury County.
A 1947 graduate of Columbia Central High School, she worked numerous jobs in Columbia,...
Johnny N. Wooten
Dec 7, 2023
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Johnny N. Wooten, 86, born in Bartow, FL and a resident of Columbia, TN passed away on December 7, 2023.
He was a loving husband, father, uncle, and grandpa. Johnny enjoyed tinkering with small engines and bicycles and was known as the "Yard Sale King" for his knack of finding the perfect deals at local flea markets...
Harvey Sherman Burkins, Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Harvey Sherman Burkins, Jr., 71, retired millwright for General Motors, and resident of Columbia, died Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Vann officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...
William Ward Stanley
Dec 6, 2023
William “Bill” Ward Stanley, 88 years old, returned to his Heavenly Father on December 6th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean Turner Stanley, his daughter Bethany Anne Stanley and his parents William Elton Stanley and Hilda Ward Stanley. He is survived by his son William Wright Stanley of Raleigh, NC, his daughter Lisa Joan Harhan...
David Olen Malone
Dec 6, 2023
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David Olan Malone passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his love one on December 6, 2023 at the age of 84.
The family will visit with friends for service on Thursday, December 14 , 2023 from 4 P.M. to 5 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols funeral home in Columbia, TN. A celebration of...
Cavalyn Nancy Muller
Dec 2, 2023
Cavalyn Nancy Muller, 83, Educator for Maury County schools and resident of Columbia, died on December 2, 2023 at Maury Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be scheduled at a later date. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family.
Memorials may be made to www.minitherapeutichorses.org or St. Peters Episcopal Church. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
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Elizabeth Prince
Nov 30, 2023
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Edna Elizabeth Hammox Prince, 93, resident of Columbia, and Owner of Silhouette Beauty Salon, died November 30, 2023 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Center.
A funeral service will be held Monday, December 4, 2023 at 1:00 P.M at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Bobby McCord officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. Visitation will...
Waymon Logan Hickman
Nov 25, 2023
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Mr. Waymon Logan Hickman passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2023 at the age of 89. Mr. Hickman, a respected banking leader and community servant, was born on June 15, 1934, in Obion County, Tennessee, and grew up in Protemus, Tennessee.
A 1952 graduate of the Dixie School, Mr. Hickman began his college career at...
Barry Thomas Watson
Nov 24, 2023
Barry Thomas Watson passed away peacefully at Brookdale memory care on November 24, 2023 at the age of 72. He had retired from Nissan Motor Manufacturing in Smyrna, TN.
The family will visit with friends on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols funeral home in Columbia, TN. A graveside service will follow...
Boyd Cecil Gilliam
Nov 24, 2023
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Boyd Cecil Gilliam, 96, a lifelong resident of Maury County, and retired warehouse manager for Charles C Parks Co., died Friday, November 24, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial...
Claude Edward Roberts, Jr.
Nov 24, 2023
Claude Edward Roberts, Jr., 53, resident of Columbia, died November 24, 2023 at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West.
Oakes and Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family. No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be submitted at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born May 10, 1970, in Fort Carson, Colorado, he was the son of the late Retired Army Staff Sargent...
Joyce Ann Alderson
Nov 22, 2023
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Joyce Ann Dillon Hayman Alderson, 80, homemaker and long-time resident of Columbia, died unexpectedly on November 22, 2023 at Maury Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 2:00 P.M at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Allen Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. The family will visit with...
Judith Ann Shearin
Nov 21, 2023
Judith Ann Shearin, 64, resident of Columbia, and Loan Processor for Mortgage Investment Group, died November 21, 2023 at her home.
Oakes and Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family. No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be submitted at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born July 25, 1959, in Chicago Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Algis Packauskas...
Billy Gene White
Nov 21, 2023
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Billy Gene White, 84, retired security guard for Farm Bureau, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Nashville VA Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Catherine Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Daniel Reehil, VF officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with Military Honors provided...
Dorothy Marie "Dottie" Russell Musgrove
Nov 19, 2023
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Dorothy Marie “Dottie” Russell Musgrove, 88, retired bookkeeper for Dr. Cary Pulliam, retired employee of Middle Tennessee Bank, and resident of Columbia, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 22, at 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose...
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