Obituaries

Madeline Kennedy Longo

Madeline Kennedy Longo

Jan 1, 2026

Maddie Longo lived a beautiful life full of curiosity and creativity. She was intentional about showing kindness, slow to judge and quick to forgive. Maddie loved her family, friends, classmates, community, and every living creature so well. We know love more because of Maddie.

Maddie’s final days were full of joy and all of the things she loves; a trip to...

Joseph Perko

Joseph Perko

Jan 6, 2026

Joseph Perko, 90, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and one of the most devoted husbands to his beloved wife that he joined in heaven only a month after her passing, passed away Monday, January 6, 2026 at his residence.

A funeral mass will be conducted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM at St. Catherine Catholic Church with Father Davis Chackaleckel and...

Glenda South Lunn

Glenda South Lunn

Jan 3, 2026

Glenda South Lunn, 82, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Country Cottages in Lawrenceburg, TN where she had made her home.

A graveside memorial service will be conducted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Kinnard Cemetery on Clara Mathis Road in Spring Hill, TN. The family will visit with friends at the cemetery....

Eleanor Beauchamp Morgan

Eleanor Beauchamp Morgan

Jan 2, 2026

Eleanor Beauchamp Morgan, age 96, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.

She was born May 25, 1929 in Maury County, TN to William & Sarah Morgan. Eleanor was a Stock Broker for J.C. Bradford & Co in Nashville, TN.

She is preceded in death by her parents and by sister Nancy L Pickard of Bartow, FL, and nephew Hardy Pickard of Lakeland,...

Aileen Greer Akin

Aileen Greer Akin

Jan 1, 2026

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Aileen Greer Akin, 100, died January 1, 2026 at her residence in Columbia, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Tommy Vann officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM at Oakes...

Nancy Jo Dugger Hollis

Nancy Jo Dugger Hollis

Dec 29, 2025



Mrs. Nancy Jo Dugger Hollis, 93, retired educator and longtime resident of Lynnville, TN died Monday, December 29, 2025 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Pulaski.

Graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Lynnwood Cemetery with Bro. Milton Stephens officiating. Memorials may be made to Richland School Library 10610 Columbia Hwy, Lynnville, TN 38472....

Katherine Baker Davis

Katherine Baker Davis

Dec 28, 2025

Mary Katherine Baker Davis, 96, died Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill in Columbia. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Online...

Virginia Thurston Rice

Virginia Thurston Rice

Dec 27, 2025

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Virginia Thurston Rice was born on February 26, 1927 to Plush and Oneida Thurston in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. She and her three sisters grew up on a family farm which had been a War of 1812 land-grant. She attended a one room for elementary school and graduated from Beccaria Township High School.

After graduating she joined her two older...

Bobby Bishop

Bobby Bishop

Dec 18, 2025

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Robert “Bobby” Wayne Bishop, 68, beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his devoted family.

Bobby was born on December 10, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida where his father was stationed in the Navy, to Barbara Rochelle Bishop and the late Ronald Bishop. Most of his early life...

James Robert Ballinger

James Robert Ballinger

Dec 18, 2025

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James Robert “Pop” Ballinger, 83, died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Bro. Frank Webb and Lorrie Primm officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka. The family will visit with friends Monday from 12:00 PM...

Mary Ruth Grooms

Mary Ruth Grooms

Dec 18, 2025

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Mary Ruth Kelley “MawMaw” Grooms, 90, resident of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Life Care Center of Columbia.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Mike Gillock officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Saturday, December...

Peggy Louise Prentice

Peggy Louise Prentice

Dec 17, 2025

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Peggy Louise Witherspoon Prentice, 75, resident of Duck River, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services will be conducted Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends on Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral...

Sarah Ramsey

Sarah Ramsey

Dec 17, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth McCoy Ramsey, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away December 17, 2025 on her 81st birthday at Life Care Center of Columbia.

She was born on December 17, 1944 in Booneville, Mississippi to the late Julius Bolen McCoy and the late Bessie Faye Goff McCoy. She retired from Delta Airlines after 25 years as a reservationist. Sarah had many interests...

Sara Elizabeth Farris

Sara Elizabeth Farris

Dec 16, 2025

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Sara Elizabeth Whiteside Farris, 91, a lifelong resident of Maury County, TN, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at South Gate Church of Christ with Richard Farris, Barry Farris, Joe Macer and John Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Old Well Cemetery. The...

Jerry Wayne Hartsfield

Jerry Wayne Hartsfield

Dec 16, 2025

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Jerry Wayne Hartsfield, 79, longtime resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Steve Blackwell and Walter Clot officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...

Gale Frances Coble Pace

Gale Frances Coble Pace

Dec 12, 2025

Gale Frances Coble Pace, 83, a long time resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at Maury Regional Hospital. A private family graveside service will be held at Memory Gardens in Centerville, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to enhance the playground at Joseph Brown Elementary, 301 Cord Drive, Columbia, Tennessee, 38401...

JoAnn Sanders Seagraves

JoAnn Sanders Seagraves

Dec 9, 2025

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JoAnn Sanders Seagraves, 83, a resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Classen. A private inurnment will take place later at Santa Fe Cemetery. The family will visit with...

Rosa Hie Perko

Rosa Hie Perko

Dec 7, 2025

Rosa Hie Perko, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and one that most referred to as having a heart of gold by anyone fortunate enough to have known her, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side.

A funeral mass will be conducted Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine Catholic...

Jerry Fred Morton

Jerry Fred Morton

Dec 5, 2025

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Jerry Fred “Bud” Morton, 83, a resident of Columbia, died Friday, December 5, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Ronnie Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00 PM...

Karen M. Picard

Karen M. Picard

Dec 2, 2025

Karen M. Picard, a dedicated healthcare professional and passionate animal lover, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, in Nashville, TN at the age of 80.

Born in 1945, Karen dedicated over four decades of her life caring for others as a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner. Her dedication to her patients was unwavering, and she was known by colleagues...