Obituaries

Connie Shackelford Smith

Connie Shackelford Smith

Jun 20, 2010

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Connie Shackelford Smith, former nurse and resident of Williamsport Pike, died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A celebration of life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Don Morrow officiating. Entombment will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will visit with...

William Odell Thurman

William Odell Thurman

Jun 18, 2010

William Odell Thurman, 90, retired from Jersey Pride Creamery and former long-time resident of North James Campbell Boulevard, died Friday, June 18, 2010 at Alvin C. York Veterans Hospital in Murfreesboro. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Jeremy Butt and Todd Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Gibsonville Cemetery. The family will...

David Richard Hopkins

David Richard Hopkins

Jun 18, 2010

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast David Richard Hopkins, 45, customer service representative for American Home Patient Company, former employee of Dell Corporation, and resident of Ridge Road in the Theta Community, died Friday, June 18, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with the Rev. Thomas Wilson officiating. The family will visit...

William Haggard Crowder

William Haggard Crowder

Jun 16, 2010

View Funeral Webcast William Haggard "Bill" Crowder, 84, retired owner-operator of B & C Tire Service, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A funeral mass will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine Catholic Church with Father Davis Chackaleckel officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors at graveside provided by...

Ann Elizabeth Mesner Behrens

Ann Elizabeth Mesner Behrens

Jun 15, 2010

Ann Elizabeth Mesner Behrens, 99, retired bookkeeper for Augustana Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Randy Miller officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 12:00 noon to service time at the funeral...

W T Hickman

W T Hickman

Jun 13, 2010

View Video Tribute W. T. Hickman, 82, owner-operator of W. T. Hickman Market in the Lynnville Community for 50 years, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at NHC Pulaski. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Stiversville Church of Christ with Barry Farris, Ricky Clay, and Larry Benderman officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery. The family will...

James Villard Smith

James Villard Smith

Jun 12, 2010

View Video Tribute View Funeral WebcastJames Villard Smith, 96, long-time resident of Stonewall Raod, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at NHC Hillview. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Jeff Jacob officiating. Burial will follow in Restview Cemetery in Loretto. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m....

Robbie Lee Cates Jackson

Robbie Lee Cates Jackson

Jun 12, 2010

View Video Tribute View Funeral Service Robbie Lee Cates Jackson, 50, retired licensed practical nurse, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at her residence on West 15th Street. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Bobby Cates officiating. Burial will follow in Reeces's Chapel Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday from 4:00...

Norma Jean Bassham

Norma Jean Bassham

Jun 10, 2010

Miss Norma Jean Bassham, 72, long-time resident of Wall Street in Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Hidden Acres Health Care. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Arlington Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant with Edd Brown officiating. The family will visit with friends at graveside. Memorials may be made to The Activities Department at Hidden...

William Eugene "Bill" Kelley

William Eugene "Bill" Kelley

Jun 8, 2010

Mr. William Eugene "Bill" Kelley, 80, self-employed painter, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at his residence on Mooresville Pike surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Jeff Cates officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Mount Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m....

Willa Dean Potts Mayo

Willa Dean Potts Mayo

Jun 7, 2010

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Willa Dean Potts Mayo, 60, resident of Galloway Street, died Monday, June 7, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Russell Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00 to...

Ellen McMeen West

Ellen McMeen West

Jun 5, 2010

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Ellen Caroline McMeen West, 85, long-time resident of Carter's Creek Pike, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Terry Peery officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Monday from...

Mattie Virginia Runions Himes

Mattie Virginia Runions Himes

Jun 4, 2010

View Funeral Webcast Mrs. Mattie Virginia Runions Himes, 90, former resident of Galloway Street, died Saturday, June 4, 2010 at Signature Health Care. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. J. D. Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Pisgah Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m....

Hilda Ward Stanley

Hilda Ward Stanley

Jun 3, 2010

View Funeral Webcast Mrs. Hilda Ward Stanley, 97, retired from Columbia Area Mental Health and resident of 4th Avenue, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Roger Nicholson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...

Rodney Porter Hardison

Rodney Porter Hardison

Jun 3, 2010

View Video TributeView Funeral WebcastMr. Rodney Porter Hardison, 40, employee of Peterbilt Motors died Thursday June 3, 2010 while working on his farm on B. Kerr Road. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Graymere Church of Christ with Randy Kersey officiating. Burial will follow in Morton Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Saturday after 3:00...

Carl Edward Brooks Sr

Carl Edward Brooks Sr

Jun 1, 2010

View Funeral Webcast Carl Edward Brooks, Sr., 66, retired automobile salesman and resident of Crestland Drive, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Thursday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Elsey officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...

Dorothy Mai Brady Himes

Dorothy Mai Brady Himes

Jun 1, 2010

Dorothy Mai Brady Tinsley Himes, 80, widow of Arthur Vernon "Shorty" Himes, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at her residence on Highland Ave.Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Bro. David Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.The Maury...

Vera Mae Booker Baker

Vera Mae Booker Baker

May 31, 2010

View Funeral WebcastMrs. Vera Mae Booker Ladd Baker, 89, former longtime resident of Culleoka, died Monday, May 31, 2010 at Alterra Sterling House. Funeral services for Mrs. Baker will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Tim McHenry officiating. The family will visit with friends after 4:00 P.M. Tuesday and after 1:00 P.M. Wednesday...

Mary Jane Burgess Russell

Mary Jane Burgess Russell

May 30, 2010

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mary Jane Burgess Russell, 86, retired from Dixie Manufacturing Company and resident of Katie Lane, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Life Care of Columbia.Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Wayne B. Hardison and Wendell Jump officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family...

Ulna Eugene "Gene" Fitzgerald Jr

Ulna Eugene "Gene" Fitzgerald Jr

May 30, 2010

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Ulna Eugene "Gene" Fitzgerald, Jr., 70, retired Ironworker and resident of Williamsport Pike, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving wife and family. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Ricky Clay and Joe Duvall officiating. Burial will follow in...