Obituaries

Evelyn Johns Dooley

Evelyn Johns Dooley

May 3, 2014

Evelyn Johns Dooley, 95, retired teacher and former resident of Columbia, TN died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at her residence in Fayetteville, TN. Survived by daughter, Wilma Dooley Muse of Fayetteville, TN; granddaughter, Lynn Muse Chappin, grandson-in-law, Bob Chappin, great-grandson, Samuel David Chappin, and great-granddaughter, Katherine Anne Chappin, all of Murfreesboro, TN. Two sisters: Frankie Bostick of Mt. Pleasant, TN;...

Charles C Eaton

Charles C Eaton

May 2, 2014

View Video TributeView Funeral WebcastCharles Cole Eaton, 84, retired employee of Victory Van Lines and resident of Fleming Street, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Larry Benderman and Rev. Tommy Vann officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens...

Audrey Clark Norman

Audrey Clark Norman

May 2, 2014

View Video TributeView Funeral Webcast Audrey Lycrecia Clark Norman, 63, resident of Hatcher Lane, died Friday at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Mount Cemetery. It is suggested that memorials be sent to the family. The Maury County native...

Agnes Catherine Graves

Agnes Catherine Graves

Apr 29, 2014

Mrs. Agnes Catherine MacLeod Graves, 85, resident of The Gardens at Poplar Estates, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at NHC Columbia. Burial will take place at a later date in Oneida Castle Cemetery in Oneida Castle, New York. The family suggests memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 4825 Trousdale Drive, Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37220. Condolences may be offered online at www.oakesandnichols.com....

Betty Warner

Betty Warner

Apr 29, 2014

Betty L. Carroll Warner, 75, resident of Moraine, Ohio, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. She was the mother of Crystal M. "Chris" (Steve) Stidham of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Miami Shores Baptist Church under the direction of Newcomers Funeral Home in Kettering, Ohio. Burial will follow in Evergreen...

Lollie Waddey Barnes

Lollie Waddey Barnes

Apr 28, 2014

View Video TributeView Funeral WebcastMrs. Lollie Lea Waddey Barnes, 87, longtime resident of the Santa Fe Pike, died Monday, April 28, 2014 at NHC Hillview. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 12:00 noon at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from...

Willis Duff

Willis Duff

Apr 28, 2014

Mr. Willis Graham Duff, 88, died Monday, April 28, 2014 at his residence on Gettysburg Lane. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery with W.L. Culberson officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. at Oakes...

Dorothy "Dot" Pruitt Greenfield

Dorothy "Dot" Pruitt Greenfield

Apr 27, 2014

View Video TributeMrs. Dorothy Allene "Dot" Pruitt Greenfield, 71, resident of Dorman Drive, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Signature Health Care. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, at 12:00 noon at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 5 - 8:00 p.m. at...

Doris Green Kelley

Doris Green Kelley

Apr 27, 2014

Doris Isabell Green Kelley, 84, resident of River Road in Ashland City, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Christian Care Nursing Home in Ashland City. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Andrew Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 12:00...

Shannon Fry Paligo

Shannon Fry Paligo

Apr 24, 2014

View Video TributeShannon Fry Paligo, 35, former employee of the State of Tennessee Health Department, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at her residence on Kimberly Drive. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with President William Grayson and Bishop Douglas Fry officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial...

Kathy W Kelley

Kathy W Kelley

Apr 24, 2014

View Video TributeView Funeral WebcastKathy Wright Kelley, 66, retired Circuit Court Clerk and resident of Columbia, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Randy McNeece and Judge Bobby Sands officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit...

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...