Obituaries

Janet Marie White Rogers

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...

James Wilbur Rodgers

James Wilbur Rodgers

Nov 17, 2025

James Wilbur “Jimmy” Rodgers, 76, lifelong resident of Columbia, died Monday, November 17, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Columbia Elks Lodge with a Masonic Service at 5:00 PM and with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin...

Pamela Jean Anderson

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

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

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

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...

Donna Faye Dial

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

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...

Clara Durand Ledbetter

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...

Cleopatra Ardry McCaleb

Cleopatra Ardry McCaleb

Nov 25, 2025

With great sorrow we announce that Cleopatra Ardry McCaleb, 82, passed away at her residence on November 25th, 2025. Surrounded by family, she peacefully departed this world for a home in heaven after a battle with cancer. Our hearts are broken as she was deeply loved and will be missed more than words can express. Mrs. McCaleb was an honored,...

Jo Frances Markham

Jo Frances Markham

Nov 23, 2025

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Jo Frances Porter Markham, 81, longtime resident of Maury County, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Poplar Estates.

A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Dawson and Rev. Tommy Clark officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 3:00 PM...

Cora Irene Hendrix Pipkin

Cora Irene Hendrix Pipkin

Nov 23, 2025

Cora Irene Hendrix Pipkin, 97, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her residence.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at The Arbors at Polk Memorial Gardens with Reverend Cynthia McGowan officiating.

Memorials may be made to Craft Memorial Methodist Church 907 Hatcher Lane, Columbia, TN 38401. Online condolences may be extended at...

James Earl Lewis

James Earl Lewis

Nov 21, 2025

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James Earl Lewis, 87, a resident of Culleoka, TN, died Friday, November 21, 2025 at NHC HealthCare Oakwood in Lewisburg.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Luke Begley officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post...

Lewis P. “Buddy” Martin

Lewis P. “Buddy” Martin

Nov 21, 2025

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Lewis P. “Buddy” Martin, 91, died Friday, November 21, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with John Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow in Wrigley Cemetery in Hickman County. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 3:00 PM to...

Gregory D. "Greg" Johnson

Gregory D. "Greg" Johnson

Nov 20, 2025

Gregory Dale “Greg” Johnson, 40, a resident of Lynnville, TN, died Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be conducted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Gibsonville Cemetery with Donnie Davis officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday November 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral...

Harry Mack Bryant

Harry Mack Bryant

Nov 19, 2025

Harry Mack Bryant, 76, lifelong resident of Columbia, TN, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be conducted at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a private Graveside service at 3:00 PM at Polk Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born April 5, 1949 in...

Byron D. Gidcomb

Byron D. Gidcomb

Nov 18, 2025

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Byron D. Gidcomb passed away at Life Care Center of Columbia on Tuesday, November 18. Born on June 30, 1935, to Clarence and Sadie Chaney Gidcomb, Bryon was raised in Santa Fe and graduated from Santa Fe High School. He went on to complete an apprenticeship program to become an electrician and worked for Travis Electric in Nashville....

Mary L. Pilkinton

Mary L. Pilkinton

Nov 18, 2025

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Mary Laverne Pilkinton, 90, retired elementary school teacher and a resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brian Gregory and David Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit...

Calvin Herbert Burch

Calvin Herbert Burch

Nov 13, 2025

Calvin Herbert Burch, beloved father and Granddaddy, went home to His Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 81 on November 13, 2025, in Columbia, TN. He was born January 6, 1944 in Helena, Arkansas, and was a graduate of Western High in Macomb, Illinois. Calvin proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He spent...

Jennie Lee Fox

Jennie Lee Fox

Nov 13, 2025

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Jennie Lee Turpin Fox, passed away November 13th, 2025 at NHC Columbia after a long journey with dementia.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday November 16th at 2:30 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Phil Mash, Mike Bryan and Randy Fox officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 12:30 PM...