Obituaries

Wilburn Whitley Jr

Wilburn Whitley Jr

Jan 1, 2016

Wilburn Whitley, Jr., 86 and long time residence of Columbia, TN died Friday, January 1, 2016 in San Diego, CA where he had made his home for the past few years. Burial will be in Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, CA on January 14, 2016 with full military honors. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with local...

Kay Paul Brady

Kay Paul Brady

Jan 1, 2016

View Funeral WebcastMarion Kathleen "Kay" Paul Brady, 61, was called by her Lord and Savior to her heavenly home on Friday, January 1, 2016. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we also are rejoicing as we know Kay is without any pain and will suffer no more. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes &...

Roswitha Sellmann Peters

Roswitha Sellmann Peters

Jan 1, 2016

In the early evening of January 1, 2016, our beloved mother Roswitha Sellmann Peters passed from this life after bravely battling various serious illnesses for many years. A graveside memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Rose Hill Cemetery. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be extended...

Wilma Young Dodson

Wilma Young Dodson

Jan 1, 2016

View Funeral WebcastWilma Lee Young Dodson, 92, retired co-owner of Wilma's Fashions and resident of Oakwood Drive, died Friday, January 1, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:30 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Carl May officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Monday...

Harriet Thompson White

Harriet Thompson White

Jan 1, 2016

Harriet Elizabeth "Mamaw" Thompson White, 89, retired employee of Maury Manufacturing and former resident of East Seventeenth Street, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at Signature Health Care. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...

Jane Bailey Farmer

Jane Bailey Farmer

Dec 31, 2015

Jane Louise Bailey Farmer, 87, retired employee of Teledyne in Lewisburg, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at her residence on Joe Brown Road. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Michael Barrett officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00...

Thomas Norris Cheek

Thomas Norris Cheek

Dec 30, 2015

Thomas "Tommy" Norris Cheek, 64, retired co-owner of Market Basket, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his residence. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with announcements and no services have been scheduled. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. The Maury County native was the son of the late Norris B. Cheek and Margaret Galbraith Cheek. He...

Terry Wayne Peay

Terry Wayne Peay

Dec 28, 2015

Terry Wayne Peay, 53, former thirteen year employee of Alley-Cassetty Brick & Block and resident of Old Highway 99, died Monday, December 28, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Robertson officiating. Inurnment will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. The family will...

Elizabeth Cooper Humphrey

Elizabeth Cooper Humphrey

Dec 26, 2015

Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper Humphrey, 93, long-time resident of Campbellsville Pike, died Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols with John Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Thelma Jean Roberson

Thelma Jean Roberson

Dec 24, 2015

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mrs. Thelma Jean Murphy Roberson, 73, resident of Manson Pike in Murfreesboro, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Alive Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Day Gooch officiating. Burial will follow in Lasting Hope Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from...

Larry "Bo" Beasley

Larry "Bo" Beasley

Dec 22, 2015

William Larry "Bo" Beasley, 63, retired employee of Sharp Motor Company in Pulaski, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at his residence on McCall Street in Lynnville. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Milton Stephens and Leon Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...

Jay W Morris

Jay W Morris

Dec 21, 2015

View Funeral WebcastMr. Jay W. Morris, 100, master carpenter and resident of the Zion Community, passed from this life Monday, December 21, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Moore and Reverend Mike Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial...

Nichole "Nicky" Haynes Morehead

Nichole "Nicky" Haynes Morehead

Dec 19, 2015

View Funeral Webcast Ms. Nichole Yvette "Nicky" Haynes Morehead, 51, resident of La Vergne, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Stonecrest Medical Center in Smyrna. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Jeff Kane officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from...

Betty Ann Biffle James

Betty Ann Biffle James

Dec 19, 2015

Betty Ann Biffle James, 90, longtime resident of Naperville, Illinois, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Chip Hunter officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 P.M. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Nashville. The family will visit with friends...

George Jett IV

George Jett IV

Dec 17, 2015

View Funeral WebcastGeorge Junior Jett, IV, 40, employee of Perdue Farms in Monterey, died Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his residence in Cookeville, Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Eddie Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Hardison Cemetery on Rock Springs Road. The family will visit with friends Sunday...

A C Harlan

A C Harlan

Dec 13, 2015

Abner C. "A.C." Harlan, 82, retired employee of Monsanto and lifelong resident of the family farm on Williamsport Pike, died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Mt. Pleasant Healthcare & Rehab. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Melinda Britt and Rev. Chip Hunter officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday...

Durll Geasley

Durll Geasley

Dec 13, 2015

Mr. Durll Wayne Geasley, 58, painter and builder with Ed Vaughn Construction and resident of Morningside Ave, died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Boshers officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday from...

Mary Lucille Norman

Mary Lucille Norman

Dec 13, 2015

Mrs. Mary Lucille "Lucy" Duncan Norman, devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 13, 2015. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be extended online...

Helen Louise Brown

Helen Louise Brown

Dec 13, 2015

Helen Louise Gambill Brown 92, former resident of Green Acres Drive, died Sunday, December 13, 2015. A Graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association,...

J Frank Walker

J Frank Walker

Dec 12, 2015

Mr. J. Frank Walker, age 93, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Nashville surrounded by his family. The family will visit with friends on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home followed by a graveside service celebrating Frank's life at 2:30 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Lee Coulter and...