Obituaries
Donnie Marvin Watkins
Mar 10, 2026
Donnie Marvin Watkins, 52, a resident of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM at Glenwood Cemetery with Andrew Skipper officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers the...
Steve Rayburn Secrest
Mar 10, 2026
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Steve Rayburn Secrest, 83, patriarch of his beloved and devoted family, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Brown and Bro. Jimmy Peyton officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with...
Clarice Eloise White
Mar 9, 2026
Clarice Eloise Allen White, 77, resident of Columbia, died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Born October 23, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clay Allen and the late Catherine Matthews Allen .On December 12, 2005 she married James Fry "Jimmy" White, who preceded her in death on March 6, 2013. She worked as a medical...
Ernest "Pete" Sloan
Mar 6, 2026
Ernest Giddens Sloan, known to just about everyone as Pete, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 76 in Columbia, Tennessee, the same town where his story began on February 4, 1950.
Pete grew up at Oaklawn Farm in Spring Hill, where the rolling hills of Maury County shaped the adventurous spirit he carried his whole life. He...
Susan Piesch Dobbins
Mar 3, 2026
Susan Piesch Dobbins, 74, passed away peacefully at her residence in Culleoka on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Born on May 29, 1951 in Orlando, Florida to the late Ruth and Hank Piesch. Susan graduated from University of Central Florida in 1973 with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. For several years she taught at Spring Hill High School and was a...
Michael Timothy Jones
Mar 3, 2026
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Michael Timothy "Spike" Jones, 66, departed this world for his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Columbia where he has been a lifelong resident.
A celebration of life for Michael will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19....
James Riley Deen
Mar 1, 2026
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James Riley Deen, 70, a resident of Columbia, died Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Nashville following a sudden illness.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Donnie Davis officiating and military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. Burial will follow in Wilson...
Mike Ervin Sr.
Feb 25, 2026
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James Michael “Mike” Ervin Sr., 70, retired mechanic for LiftOne Nashville, and resident of Columbia, TN died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Dr. Dwain Brown and Brother T. R. Williams officiating and with military honors provided by the...
Charles Davis
Feb 23, 2026
Marion Charles Davis, 93, resident of Culleoka, TN died Monday, February 23, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A private graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the preservation of Rose Hill Cemetery, P. O. Box 1511 Columbia TN 38402 or at rosehillcolumbia.com. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
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Joe Delk
Feb 22, 2026
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Mr. Joe Hoover Delk, 89, longtime Columbia pharmacist, died Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Life Care Center of Columbia.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Graymere Church of Christ with John Vaughan officiating. Entombment will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 12:00 PM till...
Cody Da’various Jackson
Feb 20, 2026
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Cody Da’various Jackson, 33, a former resident of Columbia, died Friday, February 20, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A celebration of life service will be conducted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with his Godmother Cathy Martin presiding over the services. The family will gather from 1:00 PM until time of...
Robin Stephen Morrow
Feb 20, 2026
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Robin “Rob” Stephen Morrow, 64, a resident of Springfield, TN died Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Thomas West Hospital.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Allen Lancaster officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 1:00 PM until the service time....
James Wilson Borum, Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
James W. Borum, Age 78, and resident of Columbia, TN, died Thursday, February 19, 2026 at his residence.
Born May 20, 1947 in Columbia, he was the son of the late James W. Borum, Sr and the late Jeanne Quarterman Cooper. Jim attended Columbia Military Academy, class of ‘66. He joined the U.S. Army in November 1966 and served a total...
Byrd Douglas Cain, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
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Byrd Douglas Cain Jr., a devoted family man, loyal friend, and steadfast member of his community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with his family by his side. He leaves behind a legacy of integrity, warmth, and generosity.
Byrd was most known for his 50 years in the automotive industry. He owned and operated Cain Autoplex until...
Kay Derryberry Rodgers
Feb 18, 2026
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Kay Derryberry Rodgers, 83, a resident of Columbia, TN died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care.
A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jeff Kane officiating. A private burial will occur at Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg. The family will visit with friends...
Betty Hume Rash
Feb 17, 2026
Betty Jean Hume Rash, 94, a resident of Columbia, TN died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at The Bridge.
A Graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Wilkes Cemetery in Culleoka. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Memorial may be made to the Maury Regional Medical Center Foundation. https://www.mauryregional.com/foundation/donate-now/
Betty was born on February 23, 1931 to...
Shamar Carlito Fason
Feb 16, 2026
Shamar Carlito Fason, born on April 12, 2021 went to his heavenly home on February 16, 2026. He was a bright light, a true angel on earth. He had the sweetest smile that could melt any heart, and was a blessing to all who had the opportunity to love him. He was happiest at home, but he also loved going...
Judy Marie Carter
Feb 16, 2026
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Judy Marie Miller Carter, 77, of Spring Hill, TN passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026 with family at her bedside.
Born June 26, 1948, in Endicott, NY, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Jane Miller. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Patrick Miller, and her devoted husband, Brad Carter.
Judy is survived...
Janice Looper Brown
Feb 15, 2026
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Janice Looper Brown, 79, a resident of Columbia, TN died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at NHC Columbia surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Bro. Marc Banning and Bro. Terry Jones officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 5:00 PM to...
Edward Allen "Toby" Clark
Feb 15, 2026
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Edward Allen “Toby” Clark, 87, resident of McMinnville, passed from this life on February 15, 2026, with his wife and children at his side.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Andrew Phillips, Terry Connor, and Scott Clark officiating and with military honors provided by the Herbert...
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