Obituaries
Dr. John B. Neeld, Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
John Bruce Neeld, Jr. M.D. passed away June 6, 2024 at the age of 84 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia. John was an only child born to John Bruce Neeld, Sr. and Brownie Walters Neeld on January 6, 1940 in Columbia, Tennessee.
He attended public school in Columbia and was a National Merit Scholar.
His undergraduate work was completed at Vanderbilt...
Diann Wilson Thompson
Jun 6, 2024
Loretta Diann Wilson Thompson, 65, resident of Lynnville, passed away peacefully at Maury Regional Medical Center on Thursday, June 6, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Sullivan, Indiana on June 14, 1958, Diann was the daughter of the late Mary Owens and Perry G. Wilson. She was married to the love of her life, Robert Thompson, for 35...
James Maron Thompson Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
James Maron Thompson Jr., 70, retired butcher for Super Rama Foods, and resident of Hampshire, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
The family will visit with friends Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born May 28, 1954 in Oklahoma, he was the son...
Joyce Duckworth Parks
Jun 1, 2024
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Joyce Anne Duckworth Parks, 84, retired employee of Farm Bureau, and resident of Manchester, died June 1, 2024 at her residence.
A Funeral Service will be conducted Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Pullum officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Saturday...
Joe A. Newton
May 29, 2024
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Joseph Austin “Joe” Newton, 89, retired Line Foreman for The Tennessee Valley Authority and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Bob Vassar officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors...
Jo Ann Caperton Berry
May 29, 2024
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Jo Ann Caperton Berry, 89, beloved mother and precious Nana to her grandchildren and everyone she knew, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at NHC Transitional Care Center surrounded by her children.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Kenneth Jarratt officiating. Burial will follow in Santa...
Gayle Petty Owens
May 29, 2024
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Elizabeth Gayle Petty Owens, 78, retired office manager for Dr. Sam Kuykendall, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Abbott officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with...
JoAn Davis Dial
May 28, 2024
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JoAn Davis Dial, 85, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Life Care Center of Hickory Woods in Antioch.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Greg Vick and Allen Vick officiating. Burial will follow in McCains Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 10:00 AM...
Beverly Johnson Pigg
May 27, 2024
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The bright spirit of Beverly Johnson Pigg made its flight heavenward in the late afternoon/early evening of Monday, May 27th, Memorial Day, shortly after being prayed over by her family of friends gathered at Brookdale Columbia.
Long time resident of 815 Academy Lane, Beverly Pigg was a native of the Columbia she loved. Daughter of Edgar Ellis Johnson, Jr....
David Marshall Watkins II
May 27, 2024
David Marshall Watkins II, 77, retired engineer for MARTA, former resident of Gallatin and resident of Columbia, died Monday, May 27, 2024 at NHC Columbia.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church with Father Regie Augustine officiating. Inurnment will follow in Zion Cemetery with military honors provided by...
Lisa Elliott Ashley
May 27, 2024
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Lisa Lynn Elliott Ashley, 46, resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her brother’s residence.
A memorial service will be conducted Friday, May 31, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Kane officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00...
Paul Dean Smith
May 26, 2024
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Paul Dean Smith, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbia, TN following a brief illness. Mr. Smith was born in Johnston City, a small coal mining town in Southern Illinois. At the age of twelve, Paul’s father took him into a coal mine and reminded him that without an education and participation in sports mining would...
Rose Jones Sharp
May 24, 2024
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Rose Marie Jones Sharp, 88, lifelong resident of the Bear Creek Community, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at American Home Assisted Living Facility in Lebanon.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Drew Love and Judge Bobby Sands officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. The family...
Kathleen Fay Coates
May 20, 2024
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Mrs. Kathleen Fay Akin Coates was born in Columbia, Tennessee on April 25th, 1939 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 20th, 2024 at the age of 85.
The Maury County native was the daughter of the late Pleasant Johnson and Kathleen Dever Akin, both of whom were from Maury County. Kathleen graduated from Columbia...
Kristi Lyle Vanderburg
May 18, 2024
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Kristi Lyle Vanderburg, 45, resident of Columbia, TN, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Smith officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the...
Mary Susan Kennedy
May 17, 2024
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Mary Susan Berry Kennedy died on Friday, at the age of sixty-seven. Mary Susan was the daughter of Sue and Dewees Berry of Franklin, Tennessee. She was raised along with her 4 siblings on a farm off West Harpeth Road that she loved. She rode horses, played in the woods, and developed a love of nature that she...
Okerleen Mabry Thompson
May 15, 2024
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Okerleen Mabry Thompson, 94, resident of Columbia and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at her residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with David Morris officiating. Burial will follow at John Lay Cemetery in Ethridge. The family will visit with friends Wednesday...
Brenda Kennedy Shephard
May 14, 2024
Mrs. Brenda Gail Kennedy Shephard, 70 resident of Columbia, and an employee as a CNA at of NHC Franklin died Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Logan officiating. Burial will follow at Pasquo Cemetery in Williamson County. ...
Thomas Alexander Yates
May 13, 2024
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Thomas Alexander Yates, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son, and brother, passed away at his son’s home in Brentwood, TN on May 13, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born in Winchester, TN. As a young child, he moved to Bakersfield, CA and graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1953. As a young man, he was...
William “Bill” Edward Lakey
May 13, 2024
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William “Bill” Edward Lakey, 86, resident of Columbia, died Monday, May 13, 2024, after an extended illness. Bill was born on March 11, 1938, to the late William Harmon Lakey and Bertie Robertson Harper, and was the stepson of the late Granville Harper, all natives of middle Tennessee. Bill was born in Collinwood, TN, but moved to Columbia...
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