Obituaries

Morris Craig

Morris Craig

Aug 17, 2009

View Funeral WebcastMr. Fletcher Morris Craig, 69, former co-owner of South Main Service Center and Craig's Wrecker Service, died Monday, August 17, 2009 at his residence on Pike's Peak Drive. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with John Baker officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit...

Branch T Atkisson Jr

Branch T Atkisson Jr

Aug 14, 2009

View Funeral Webcast HMC Branch T. "Corky" Atkisson, Jr., USNR (RET), 81, retired electrician and beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, went to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, August 14, 2009. A celebration of his life will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Wedgewood and Rev. Tony Brown...

Ruth Bumgarner Inman

Ruth Bumgarner Inman

Aug 13, 2009

Mrs. Ruth Bumgarner Inman, 94, retired payroll supervisor for the Harlingen, Texas School System, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at her residence in Lilburn, Georgia. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery in the Culleoka Community with Rev. Frank Smith officiating. The family will visit with friends at graveside. Notes of sympathy may be sent...

John E Darby

John E Darby

Aug 12, 2009

View Funeral WebcastJohn E. Darby, 95 years young, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 12, 2009 after a long and fruitful life on this earth. John was the epitome of a true Southern gentleman. His clear blue eyes and warm smile reflected his gentle spirit and pleasant outlook on life. John was a man who always...

Susie Mai Estes

Susie Mai Estes

Aug 11, 2009

Susie Mai Estes, 48, former Columbia resident, passed away August 11, 2009 in New York City after valiantly battling cancer for many years. A celebration of her life will be observed Tuesday, September 1, 2009 in New York. Graveside services will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia. The family will visit...

Fred Eugene Prince

Fred Eugene Prince

Aug 11, 2009

View Funeral WebcastMr. Fred Eugene Prince, 83, retired from E.I. Dupont Corporation and Spontex and resident of Experiment Station Lane, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Adair and Barry Williams officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens...

Clarence H Bradford

Clarence H Bradford

Aug 9, 2009

Mr. Clarence "Dick" Hensley Bradford, 79, retired employee of the City of Columbia, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at his residence on S. High Street. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Cemetery with Tommy Culberson and Clark Albright officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. Oakes & Nichols...

Josephine Jackson Hewgley Holmes

Josephine Jackson Hewgley Holmes

Aug 9, 2009

View Funeral WebcastJosephine Jackson Hewgley Holmes, 83, former Knoxville resident, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 in Newburgh, Indiana. The family will visit with friends Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia. Rev. Bill Williamson will lead a Celebration of Life service immediately following at the church, followed by burial in Polk Memorial Gardens. Serving...

Ellis James Bradford Jr

Ellis James Bradford Jr

Aug 9, 2009

Mr. Ellis James Bradford, Jr., 74, self-employed carpenter, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at his residence in Manchester. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 2p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Columbia. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com....

Bertha Childress Johnson

Bertha Childress Johnson

Aug 9, 2009

View Funeral WebcastMrs. Bertha Childress Johnson, 92, retired employee of Dixie Manufacturing and resident of Highway 431, died Sunday August 9, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Bobby Sampson officiating. Burial will follow in Ring Cemetery in the Pottsville Community. The family will visit with friends...

Rachel E Head Cooley

Rachel E Head Cooley

Aug 8, 2009

View Funeral WebcastRachel E. Head Cooley, 88, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 12 at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with David Morris officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the...

Carl Edward Turner

Carl Edward Turner

Aug 5, 2009

Mr. Carl Edward Turner, 74, retired from ABF Trucking Company and resident of Hillsboro Road in Nashville died Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Donalson Skill Care in Fayetteville. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Cemetery with Wayne Pagel officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will...

Mae Carlton Sands

Mae Carlton Sands

Aug 4, 2009

View Funeral WebcastMrs. Mae Carlton Sands, 90, retired nurse and resident of Pickens Lane, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Life Care of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 4 -...

Nelson Scott

Nelson Scott

Aug 4, 2009

Mr. Nelson Scott, 69, resident of Hayes Denton Road, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Eddie Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American...

Dila Vuksanaj MD FAAP

Dila Vuksanaj MD FAAP

Aug 3, 2009

Dila Vuksanaj, MD, FAAP, passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.Friends and associates are invited to gather with her family Saturday, August 8th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Graymere Country Club, 2100 Country Club Lane, Columbia for a celebration of her life. Notes of sympathy may be sent to www.oakesandnichols.com.Dila was born February 13, 1955...

Jimmy Joe Stephens

Jimmy Joe Stephens

Aug 3, 2009

View Funeral WebcastJimmy Joe Stephens, 58, retired from Kroger Company in Campbell Plaza and resident of Mockingbird Drive, died Monday, August 3, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 12:00 noon at Oakes & Nichols with Pastor Steve Swango officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors at graveside provided by...

Prentice Cooper Emler

Prentice Cooper Emler

Aug 2, 2009

View Funeral Webcast Prentice Cooper "Hoss" Emler, 70, retired from ICP, former employee of Conalco, and resident of Old Williamsport Pike, died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Signature Health Care. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Argine Hughes and Rev. Gene Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The...

Carolyn Johnson Hemphill

Carolyn Johnson Hemphill

Aug 2, 2009

View Funeral Webcast Carolyn Gail Johnson Hemphill, 71, retired from Maury Regional Hospital and resident of Reece's Church Road, died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols with Rev. Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday...

Billie Edwards Worrell

Billie Edwards Worrell

Jul 31, 2009

Mrs. Billie Joyce Edwards Worrell, 72, former owner of Goose & Gander Craft Store and art instructor, died Friday, July 31, 2009, at her residence on Danbury Drive. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Monday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Stan Breeden officiating. Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with...

John Robert Mcclanahan

John Robert Mcclanahan

Jul 31, 2009

View Funeral Webcast John Robert McClanahan, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 31, 2009 at his residence on Dowell Branch Road. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bill Williamson, Rev. Steve Thomas, and Rev. James Lunsford officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military...