Obituaries

Arnold Fox

Arnold Fox

Jun 23, 2024

Theo Arnold Fox, 80, retired welder, and resident of Columbia, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his residence. 

A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. at Gibsonville Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. 

Born November 25, 1943 in Santa Fe, Tennessee,...

Barbara Ann Duvall

Barbara Ann Duvall

Jun 20, 2024

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Barbara Ann Head Duvall, 76, retired educator for Maury County Schools, and resident of Columbia, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 at her residence. 

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with James Anderson and her son, Jason Duvall officiating. Burial will follow in Hardison Cemetery on Joe Brown...

Gayle Derryberry Garrison

Gayle Derryberry Garrison

Jun 16, 2024

Eleanor Gayle Derryberry Garrison was born in Old Hickory, TN on March 28, 1940 and died peacefully at Hendersonville Hospital on June 16, 2024 with her four children and her sweet baby brother by her side.

Gayle is preceded in death by her father, Newton Derryberry and mother, Ruby Carpenter Derryberry, husband, Joe Millard Garrison, sisters Lyndal Burch and Pearl Smith.

Gayle...

Linda Roberts Harris

Linda Roberts Harris

Jun 16, 2024

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Linda Roberts Harris, 83, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Vitality Living in Franklin.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM at West Seventh Street Church of Christ with Rubel Shelly officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the...

Su Cha Stephens

Su Cha Stephens

Jun 16, 2024

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Su Cha Stephens, 82, of Culleoka passed away Sunday June 16, with the Compassus Hospice Care. 

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday June 19th at 10:00 am with Brother Mylan Coble officiating, burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4-8 pm at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended...

Leah Cotton Abernathy

Leah Cotton Abernathy

Jun 14, 2024

Leah Cotton Abernathy was born February 19, 1939 in Columbia Tennessee to the late Thomas Haynes Cotton and Gladys Fay Spinks Cotton. She passed away June 14, 2024 at Maury Regional hospital. 

Leah graduated from Columbia Central High School and attended Bowling Green Business College and Martin Methodist College. Soon after returning to Columbia from school, she met the love of...

Shelly Clark Stuart

Shelly Clark Stuart

Jun 14, 2024

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Shelly Clark Stuart, 69, of Columbia, TN passed peacefully from her earthly home to dwell in the house of the Lord forever on June 14, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving parents Dr. Roger Graham Stuart, Sr. and Margaret Clark Stuart, and brother John Wesley Stuart. She is survived by brothers Dr. Roger Graham Stuart, Jr.(Celeste), Steven...

James Harold Parrish

James Harold Parrish

Jun 13, 2024

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James Harold Parrish, 93, died June 13, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center. He will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, family member, and friend.

He was born in Columbia, TN on April 6, 1931 to the late Walter Freeland Parrish and the late Annie Mai Hamlin Parrish of Rock Springs Rd. He grew up in Columbia...

Marilyn Johnson Stevens

Marilyn Johnson Stevens

Jun 9, 2024

Marilyn Miller Johnson Stevens, 86, of Baileyville, IL passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois surrounded by her family and friends.

Born January 6, 1938, in the Santa Fe Community of Maury County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Earl Johnson and the late Laura Adele Sowell Johnson. She was a 1955...

Barney Leon “Buddy” Melton, Jr.

Barney Leon “Buddy” Melton, Jr.

Jun 9, 2024

Barney Leon “Buddy” Melton, Jr., 77, retired civil engineer with Stone & Webster, died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Following Buddy’s request there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Williamsport United Methodist Church P.O Box 333 Williamsport, TN 38487. Online condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.

He was born on April 14, 1947 in...

Betty Fern Senter

Betty Fern Senter

Jun 8, 2024

Betty Fern Metscher Senter, 83, former longtime resident of New Cut Road in Columbia, died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at her granddaughter’s residence in Austin KY, where she had made her home recently.

A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Philadelphia Cemetery on Fred White Road in Maury County with Rev. Jeff Kane officiating....

Angie Lampley Cates

Angie Lampley Cates

Jun 8, 2024

Angie Marie Lampley Cates, 72, homemaker and resident of Culleoka, died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

There will be no services scheduled at this time and online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

A native of Maury County, she was born on December 4, 1951 to the late Clarence Jackson Lampley and the late Rubie Lee Ensley Lampley....

Betty Cothran Dyer

Betty Cothran Dyer

Jun 7, 2024

Betty Joan Cothran Dyer, 84, retired store manager for McDonald’s and resident of Columbia, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at her residence.

A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born in Hampshire, TN on April...

Dr. John B. Neeld, Jr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...