Obituaries
James Robert Ballinger
Dec 18, 2025
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James Robert “Pop” Ballinger, 84, 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...
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...
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...
Clara Durand Ledbetter
Nov 27, 2025
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Clara Durand Ledbetter, 89, departed from this world into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service, beginning...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Pamela Jean Anderson
Nov 30, 2025
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Pamela Jean Sims Anderson, 67, died Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence in Williamsport, TN surrounded by her beloved and devoted family.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Grace Nazarene Church with Dr. E.C. McKinley and Lawrence Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with...
Gracie Elizabeth Lynn
Nov 30, 2025
Gracie Elizabeth Anglin Lynn, 88, and resident of Columbia, died Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Poplar Estate Retirement Center.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Sparkman Cemetery with Randy Sprouse officiating. Visitation will be held at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home from 11 A.M. until 1:00 P.M on Wednesday. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
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Hubert Marshall Cheek
Nov 29, 2025
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Hubert Marshall Cheek passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born on August 16, 1941, in Columbia, TN. He was known for his witty sense of humor, strong work ethic and his passion for golf, gardening and travel.
Survived by his children and their wives Terri Bean, Seattle, WA, Carter Cheek (Melissa),...
Mary Katheryn McKinney
Nov 29, 2025
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Mary Katheryn Edwards McKinney, 95, former longtime resident of Columbia, died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Senior Rehab & Recovery Center at Limestone Health Facility in Athens, Alabama.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...
Janet Marie White Rogers
Nov 28, 2025
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Janet Marie White Rogers, age 93, passed away peacefully November 28, 2025 at Birmingham, Alabama.
Funeral services will be conducted December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM, at Columbia First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Dr. Angela Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends at the church for 2 hours prior to...
Donna Faye Dial
Nov 28, 2025
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Donna Faye Sisk Dial, 71, retired receptionist at Dr. Woodard’s dental office and resident of Darks Mill Road in Columbia, passed away on November 28, 2025, at her residence.
Visitation will be conducted on Wednesday from 4-7 at Oakes and Nichols. A service will be conducted Thursday, 10:00 am at Oakes and Nichols. The service will be officiated by...
Gladys Faye Fortenberry
Nov 28, 2025
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Gladys Faye Hutchins Fortenberry, 79, wife of retired Command Sargent Major Carl R. Fortenberry, died Friday, November 28, 2025 at Life Care Center of Columbia.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Mike Roberts officiating. Visitation will be held at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home from 1 P.M. until...
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