Obituaries

William L "Cotton" Beasley Jr

William L "Cotton" Beasley Jr

Apr 23, 2014

Mr. William Lester "Cotton" Beasley, Jr., 86, resident of Lynnville, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at his residence while doing what he loved to do, working in the garden. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Leon Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday...

Joe Mack Hight

Joe Mack Hight

Apr 22, 2014

Joe Mack Hight, 87, retired Metropolitan Nashville teacher and long-time resident of the Greenbrier Community in Robertson County, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at NHC in Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier. The family will visit with friends Monday from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols...

Frances Marguerite Craig

Frances Marguerite Craig

Apr 22, 2014

View Funeral WebcastMiss Frances Marguerite Craig, 93, resident of The Bridge, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at NHC Hillview. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt and Mike Kesler officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 2 - 4:00 p.m....

Bethany Stanley

Bethany Stanley

Apr 21, 2014

Bethany Anne Stanley, age 46, passed away peacefully at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina on Monday, April 21, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey L. Kane officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M....

Marie Burns Cox

Marie Burns Cox

Apr 21, 2014

Mrs. Marie Burns Cox, 87, former resident of Prescott Road in Nashville, died Monday, April 21, 2014 at Hickory Woods Life Care Center in Antioch. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jack White officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4 -...

James T "Tommy" Underwood Jr

James T "Tommy" Underwood Jr

Apr 16, 2014

View Video TributeView Funeral WebcastMr. James Thomas "Tommy" Underwood, Jr., 64, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at his residence on Morris Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Joe Westmoreland and Kent Pardon, DVM officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4 -...

Dr CD George

Dr CD George

Apr 16, 2014

View Video TributeDr. Charles David "C.D." George, 96, retired veterinarian and resident of Old Zion Road died Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church with Fr. Davis Chackaleckel and Fr. Patrick Connor officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Sunday after 4:00...

Elizabeth Ellis Gilbert

Elizabeth Ellis Gilbert

Apr 15, 2014

View Video TributeElizabeth Jane Ellis Gilbert, 100, retired school teacher and resident of Richmond Dr., died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Sterling House of Columbia. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joe Evans and Rev. Jennie Barber officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 10:00...

James R "Jim" Bass

James R "Jim" Bass

Apr 13, 2014

View Video TributeMr. James R. "Jim/Jimmy" Bass, a life-long resident of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly at Maury Regional Medical Center on Sunday, April 13th, 2014. He had been battling cancer for a short period of time. Per his request, a graveside service will be conducted Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Rick Points...

Charles R "Chip" Clark II

Charles R "Chip" Clark II

Apr 13, 2014

Mr. Charles Ronald "Chip" Clark, II, 44, Physicians Assistant and resident of Hardison Road, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Jackson and Dr. Omar Hamada officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with...

Clifton E Rice

Clifton E Rice

Apr 13, 2014

Clifton Eugene Rice, 92, retired maintenance foreman at Union Carbide and resident of Lion Parkway, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted Friday at 1:00 P.M. at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Billy Kimbrough officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. Oakes & Nichols Funeral...

William Anderson Moore

William Anderson Moore

Apr 12, 2014

View Video TributeWilliam Anderson Moore, 37, graphic designer and photographer with Lumberman's Magazine and resident of King Lane, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Easton James Howe

Easton James Howe

Apr 12, 2014

Easton James Howe, infant son of Andrew James Howe and Laura Michelle Ballard Howe, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Monroe Carrell Childrens' Hospital in Nashville where he had been born on April 8, 2014. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Brother Jimmy Nave of Southside Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant officiating.Oakes...

Lois Nall Davis

Lois Nall Davis

Apr 11, 2014

Margaret Lois Bullion Nall Davis, 90, retired nurse and longtime resident of Tinsley Lane, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with David Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Monday from 12:00...

Ethel Watkins Butler

Ethel Watkins Butler

Apr 11, 2014

Mrs. Ethel Elizabeth Watkins Butler, 86, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Keith Sherwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Neapolis Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to...

Margaret Pitts Parson

Margaret Pitts Parson

Apr 10, 2014

View Video TributeMrs. Margaret Edith Pitts Parson, 92, resident of McMeen Circle, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Signature Health Care. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Pitts and Rev. Bob Mullenix officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4...

Richard Travis "Sam" Blalock

Richard Travis "Sam" Blalock

Apr 5, 2014

View Video TributeView Funeral Webcast Richard Travis "Sam" Blalock, 68, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at his residence on Joe Brown Road. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with John Waldrum officiating. Burial will follow in Ring Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral...

Vernell Kelley

Vernell Kelley

Apr 3, 2014

Vernell Stewart Kelley, 63, homemaker, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at her residence on Early Road in Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Eddie Milner officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home....

Carles Young

Carles Young

Apr 3, 2014

View Funeral WebcastCarles Guy Young, 92, retired IRS agent and resident of Trotwood Avenue, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Boshers officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion...

Jane Caldwell Luna

Jane Caldwell Luna

Mar 31, 2014

Jane Wilkes Caldwell Luna, 91, retired antique dealer and resident of Turpin Circle, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. David Spencer officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home....