Obituaries

Amy Mae Ingram

Amy Mae Ingram

Apr 30, 2025

Amy Mae Ingram, 80, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, North Carolina after a brief battle with cancer.

A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Bryant Cemetery in Mooresville, Tennessee with Jeremy Butt officiating. Oakes & Nichols is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be...

William Lloyd Brooks

William Lloyd Brooks

Jun 30, 2025

William Lloyd Brooks (“Bill”), retired attorney and judge, passed away peacefully at his home in Nashville, TN, at age eighty-three. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Hunter Brooks and Frances Harbison Brooks. He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Margaret Dortch Brooks; his daughter, Virginia Brooks Robinson (Michael), of New Canaan, CT; his son, William...

Lorrie Davis O'Guin

Lorrie Davis O'Guin

Jun 28, 2025

Lorrie Davis O'Guin was born on May 18, 1973, and passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 52, peacefully at her home surrounded by the love and support of her family after a hard fought battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of Jerry W. Davis and the late Peggy Norman Davis. She was a member of Mission...

Brandy Ann Smith

Brandy Ann Smith

Jun 28, 2025

Brandy Ann Smith, 47, departed this life on June 28, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro after a lengthy illness.

Brandy was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, but lived most of her life in Middle Tennessee, having lived almost two decades in Columbia. She attended LaVergne High School and Motlow State Community College. She served over 20 years in customer service, having...

Margaret Gail Parson Marshall

Margaret Gail Parson Marshall

Jun 27, 2025

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Margaret Gail Parson Marshall, age 79, a lifelong resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, June 30th at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Joe Copolo officating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends on...

William G. Doelle

William G. Doelle

Jun 21, 2025

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William “Bill” G. Doelle, 66, beloved, husband, father and grandfather died Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Peery officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with honors provided by the...

Ricky Wayne Hood

Ricky Wayne Hood

Jun 19, 2025

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Ricky Wayne Hood, 60, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Charles Hardison officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 5:00 PM...

Phyllis Regena Hartsfield

Phyllis Regena Hartsfield

Jun 10, 2025

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Mrs. Phyllis Regena Hartsfield, 77, retired nurse who served at Maury Regional Medical Center, resident of Columbia TN, left her earthly home Tuesday June 10, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 am at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Charlie Norman officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery....

Alice Pogue Campbell

Alice Pogue Campbell

Jun 7, 2025

Alice Pogue Campbell, 96, homemaker and longtime farmer in Spring Hill, TN died Saturday, June 7, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. David Sawyer and Rev. Dr. Chris Adams officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday, June 9, 2025 from...

Duane Neely

Duane Neely

Jun 6, 2025

Duane Neely, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and U.S. Army veteran, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He was born on November 3, 1935, in Iowa, and lived a full life grounded in service, family, and faith.

Duane honorably served his country in the United States Army, where he developed the discipline and work ethic...

Alice Jean Mash

Alice Jean Mash

Jun 6, 2025

Alice Jean Baxter Mash, 86, longtime resident of the Kettle Mills Community in Hampshire, died Friday, June 6, 2025 at Life Care Center of Columbia.

A private graveside service was conducted at Baxter Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born November 22, 1938 in Maury County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Mora Baxter Sr. and the late...

Herman “Pete” Woodward

Herman “Pete” Woodward

Jun 3, 2025

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Herman Lee “Pete” Woodward, 98, retired shift foreman for Peabody Coal, and lifelong resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors...

Judith Ann Rich

Judith Ann Rich

Jun 1, 2025

Judith Ann Rich, 75, lifelong resident of Columbia, died Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Jeremy Smith officiating. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Judith was born on November 12, 1949 in Columbia, TN to the late Thomas Kidd Rich and...

Kathryne Sue Ausbrooks Burris

Kathryne Sue Ausbrooks Burris

Jun 1, 2025

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Kathryne Sue Ausbrooks Burris, 65, resident of Columbia passed away, June 1, 2025 at her residence.

A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Online...

Nancy Kennedy Page

Nancy Kennedy Page

May 28, 2025

Nancy Kennedy Page, 94, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully May 28, 2025 in Katy, TX.

A graveside service will take place Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Kittrell Cemetery in Hampshire, TN. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born on November 4, 1930, in Columbia, TN, she...

Rachel Ann Reese Barlow

Rachel Ann Reese Barlow

May 27, 2025

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Rachel Ann Reese Barlow, 81, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at her residence in Chapel Hill.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 PM...

Maggie Lee Holt Hopwood

Maggie Lee Holt Hopwood

May 27, 2025

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Maggie Lee “Nana” Holt Hopwood, 85, lifelong resident of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Candler officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from...

Darlene Dodson Malott

Darlene Dodson Malott

May 25, 2025

Darlene Dodson Malott, 66, of Columbia, TN, died Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be conducted at a later date at Polk Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born July 28, 1958 in Maury County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Harry “Buddy” Dodson and the late Sarah...

Mary Catherine Portwood

Mary Catherine Portwood

May 19, 2025

Mary Catherine Rector Portwood, 78, of Harriman, died Monday, May 19, 2025 at Life Care Center of Columbia.

At this time, no funeral services are scheduled. Friends and loved ones may share condolences online at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born April 10, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Dick Rector, Sr. and the late Freda Cecil Rector. Mary was known for her generous...

Sandra Tate Halliday

Sandra Tate Halliday

May 19, 2025

Sandra Tate Halliday, aged 68 of Columbia, Tennessee passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. Sandra was born on November 17, 1956 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a beloved wife of Edwin “Win” Halliday, Jr.

Her greatest love was gathering the family together and preparing a great meal. She would work tirelessly on each detail, making every moment special and each...