Obituaries
Mildred Cox Grissim
Aug 21, 2024
Mildred Cox Grissim, 97, longtime resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Life Care Center of Columbia.
A private graveside service will be conducted Monday, August 26, 2024 at Polk Memorial Gardens with Rev. Rick Elsey officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.
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John Michael Nagy III
Aug 18, 2024
John Michael Nagy III, 62, a resident of Cornersville, Tennessee ended his journey on earth on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
His family will visit with friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home 320 West 7th Street Columbia, TN 38401. Online condolences may...
Walter Scott
Aug 16, 2024
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Walter Scott, 64, resident of Cornersville, died Friday, August 16, 2024 at his sister’s residence in Columbia.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. David Buffaloe officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 5:00...
Henrietta Smith Dooley
Aug 14, 2024
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Henrietta Smith Dooley, 89, former owner and operator of Henri’s on the Square, and resident of Columbia, TN, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at NHC Columbia.
A Memorial service will be conducted Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Graymere Church of Christ with John Thomas officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday, August 23, 2024 from...
R. E. Duncan Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
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R.E. Duncan Jr., 84, former resident of Duck River TN, passed away on August 14, 2024 at NHC Maury Transitional Care after an extended illness.
A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Judge Bobby Sands officiating. The family will visit with friends beginning at 1:00 p.m....
Brian William Safian
Aug 12, 2024
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Brian William Safian, 77, retired Medical Technologist for Centennial Medical Center, and resident of Burns, TN, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Steve Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Stand Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin...
Gary Joe Reece Hendricks
Aug 11, 2024
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Celebrating the life of a great man who touched so many hearts. Joe Hendricks was very much a loved brother, father, husband, poppa, and friend. Joe was also the greatest card maker with a caring message for all of life’s special milestones.
He will forever be remembered and loved here and in Heaven. We will strive to make Heaven...
Danny Lee Buie
Aug 10, 2024
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Danny Lee “Dan” Buie, 78, husband of Carolyn “Nita” Williams Buie, resident of Columbia and preacher for Jones Chapel Church of Christ, went home to the Lord Saturday, August 10, 2024 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Perry Henegar, Jerrie...
Mary Frances Hancock
Aug 10, 2024
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Notorious card shark, drum tech, road warrior, and semi-professional comedian Mary Frances Campbell Hancock, left town for her last journey on Saturday, August 10, 2024. She spent her final day surrounded by her children and grandchildren as they reminisced, laughed, and wept. She was the center of attention, as was her wont.
Mary Frances was born on July 17,...
Cynthia Diane Richardson Osborne
Aug 8, 2024
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Cynthia Diane Richardson Osborne, 64, resident of Columbia, died Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Life Care Center of Columbia.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again...
Cheryl Lynn Powell Church
Aug 7, 2024
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Cheryl Lynn Powell Church, 71, retired Clerk & Master for Maury County, and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A Memorial service will be conducted Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church with Rev. Tony Brown officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday, August 17, 2024...
Nancy Carol Eskew Pennington
Aug 7, 2024
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Nancy Carol Eskew Pennington, 82, former courier for PCA Lab’s, and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Peery officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00...
Elizabeth "Bettye" Coffey Sharpton
Aug 7, 2024
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Elizabeth Halsey “Bettye” Coffey Sharpton, 76, lifelong resident of Columbia, and wife of Mike Sharpton, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Rev. Chris Bowhay officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Churchyard. The family will visit with...
Harold Raymond Ferguson
Aug 4, 2024
Harold Raymond Ferguson, age 71, died peacefully at his home, on Sunday August 4th, 2024 while surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Harold was born in Flint, Michigan, June 25th, 1953. While attending Flint Central High School he became an Eagle Scout. He started his career with GM in 1976 at Fischer Body in Flint. In 1987 he transferred to...
Charlie Workman
Aug 4, 2024
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Charles David “Charlie” Workman, 78, resident of Culleoka passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at South Gate Church of Christ with Joe Macer officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with...
Jeff Johnson
Aug 3, 2024
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Jeffery Glenn Johnson, 50, died Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM at Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jimmy Peyton officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the church.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box...
Janice Anita Polk Goodgine
Aug 1, 2024
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Janice Anita Polk Goodgine, 74, wife of Tom Fortenberry, retired employee of South Central Bell, and resident of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother J. J. King officiating. Burial will follow in...
Elizabeth Rainey Chapman
Jul 30, 2024
Elizabeth “Scooter” Fishburn Rainey Chapman, 92, longtime resident of Pulaski and Lewisburg, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at The Gardens of Poplar Estates Senior Living in Columbia.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Beechwood Cemetery in Cornersville. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com. Memorials may be made to Beechwood Cemetery Association c/o Judy...
Myrna Joy Cheek Jett
Jul 28, 2024
Myrna Cheek Jett, 87, wife of Clayton M. Jett and lifelong resident of Columbia, died Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Visitation with Myrna’s family will be on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 from 11:00 AM till 1:00 pm at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at 1:30 PM at Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka, TN with...
Martha Turner Matthews
Jul 28, 2024
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Martha Matthews, 100, retired secretary of Joseph Brown Elementary School and resident of Scott Hollow Road, died at home Sunday, July 28, 2024. She and her twin Mary, were born on March 15, 1924, to Harry Elliott Turner and Alleyne Estes Turner. The inseparable “Turner twins” graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1942 and lived their entire...
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