Obituaries

Ty David Smithson

Ty David Smithson

May 5, 2024

Ty David Smithson, 33, son of Sammie and Sarah Smithson, and resident of Spring Hill, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Williamson County.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Nichols officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 12:00 P.M. till the time of...

Donna Sue Stewart Love

Donna Sue Stewart Love

May 4, 2024

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Donna Sue Stewart Love, 75, Resident of Columbia, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Aaron Menard Officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday May 7, 2024 from 3:00...

Frank Everett Sealey

Frank Everett Sealey

May 4, 2024

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Frank Everett Sealey, 82, retired truck driver for Consolidated Aluminum, and resident of Columbia, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation. 

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Swango officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...

Kim Elliott

Kim Elliott

May 3, 2024

Kimberly Lee Elliott Brown Brewer, 67, resident of Columbia, died Friday, May 3, 2024 at her residence.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.

The family suggest memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online...

William Howard Brewer Sr.

William Howard Brewer Sr.

May 2, 2024

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William H. Brewer, Sr., 69, passed away at his Columbia residence on May 2, 2024 with visits from family and friends filling up some of his final hours and days.

William lived a life where sharing the gospel with others was of highest importance.

This led him to his involvement with local nonprofits that assisted those in great need. Most...

Kenneth P. Lord III

Kenneth P. Lord III

May 1, 2024

Kenneth P. Lord III, 81, resident of Williamsport, joined his former comrades in arms on May 1, 2024.

Born September 30, 1942, he was the son of the late Kenneth P. Lord Jr., and the late Marian Bainbridge Lord. Mr. Lord graduated from Middle Tennessee University where he received a B.S. degree and a commission in the U.S. Army in Armor....

Dolores Connell Love

Dolores Connell Love

Apr 30, 2024

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Dolores Jean Smith Connell Love, 89, former resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her daughter’s Smyrna residence where she had lived since 2021.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt, Mike Kesler, Jared McLeod and Josh Vires officiating.   Burial will follow...

Shirley Ann Davis Corder

Shirley Ann Davis Corder

Apr 29, 2024

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Shirley Ann Davis Corder, 78, resident of Murfreesboro, died Monday, April 29, 2024 at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford.

A memorial service will be conducted Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with John Vaughan officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral...

Laurie Watson Moss

Laurie Watson Moss

Apr 26, 2024

Laurie Watson Moss, 79, resident of Columbia, died Friday, April 26, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Jerry Kirk officiating.  The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s...

W. O. “Sonny” Thomas, Jr.

W. O. “Sonny” Thomas, Jr.

Apr 25, 2024

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Willie Oscar “Sonny” Thomas, Jr., 83, a resident of Columbia, died Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Tommy Vann officiating.  Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with a Masonic service provided by the Columbia Lodge #31 F & AM. The...

Sandra Jean Kinavey MacGregor

Sandra Jean Kinavey MacGregor

Apr 24, 2024

Sandra Jean Kinavey MacGregor, 59, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.

Sandra was born on March 5, 1965 to the late Frances Kinavey and the late Imogene Moore Kinavey.  She was retired from the Daily Herald where she worked as an editor for the classified ads.  She was a San Francisco 49ers fan, enjoyed cooking and attended The Kitchen...

Dorothy Faye Underwood Hubbell

Dorothy Faye Underwood Hubbell

Apr 22, 2024

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Dorothy Faye Underwood Hubbell, 86, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Larry Benderman, Donnie Davis, and Jason Hubbell officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family...

Mary Lynda Johnson Gordon

Mary Lynda Johnson Gordon

Apr 22, 2024

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Mary Lynda Johnson Gordon, 87, a longtime resident of Athens, Alabama, died Monday, April 22, 2024 at Life Care Center of Columbia.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Dawson officiating.  The family will visit with friends Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:00 PM to...

Willadeen Baker Wood

Willadeen Baker Wood

Apr 21, 2024

Willadeen Baker Wood, 92, died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her residence.

A private graveside service will be held at Polk Memorial Gardens with Richard Pilkinton officiating.  Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.  Memorials may be made to Highland church of Christ Building Fund, 497 East James Campbell Blvd.  Columbia, TN 38401.

Willadeen was born on September 6, 1931 in Hickman County,...

James B. “J.B.” Shepard

James B. “J.B.” Shepard

Apr 19, 2024

James B. “J.B.” Shepard, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A private graveside service will be held at Polk Memorial Gardens with Rev. Frank Smith officiating. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended...

Deborah Husted Farrell

Deborah Husted Farrell

Apr 19, 2024

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Deborah “Debbie” Lee Husted Farrell, 68, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

 

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Zion Presbyterian Church with Jefferson Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Churchyard. The family will visit with friends Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 11:00...

Marlin "Cecil" West

Marlin "Cecil" West

Apr 16, 2024

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Marlin Cecil West, 89, retired Assistant Fire Chief for the Camden Fire Department in Camden, Arkansas and resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 4:30 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Ryan Tatum officiating and military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion...

Patrick "Steve" Compton

Patrick "Steve" Compton

Apr 14, 2024

Patrick Steve Compton, 78, a resident of Sunnyside, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, surrounded by his family and friends.  

A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM at St. John’s Churchyard, with Jason Beck officiating and The Reverend Chris Bowhay conducting the graveside service. Steve was an...

Edward Blair “Eddie” Delk, Jr.

Edward Blair “Eddie” Delk, Jr.

Apr 11, 2024

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Edward Blair “Eddie” Delk, Jr., 89, lifelong resident of Maury County and retiree of Spontex, died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Harold Delk, David Morris and Brian Gregory officiating.  Burial will follow in Delk Cemetery.  The family will...

William Sherwood “Bill” Wilson Jr.

William Sherwood “Bill” Wilson Jr.

Apr 11, 2024

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William Sherwood “Bill” Wilson Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Columbia, TN.

Born March 31, 1950 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late William S. Wilson and Dorothy Dunkin Wilson. He grew up in Maury County and graduated from Columbia Military Academy in 1968. He married the love of his life, Glenda Mabry Wilson, on...

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