Obituaries
Ruby Madeline Mathis
Dec 30, 2021
Ruby Madeline Mathis, 92, retired Librarian and Teacher, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living where she had her home for several years. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 2:30 P.M. at Green Hill Memorial Gardens, 5325 Cadiz Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. at Oakes &...
Donald F. Messmer, Jr.
Dec 29, 2021
Donald F. Messmer, Jr., 83, died Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Per Don’s wishes, there will not be a visitation or funeral at this time. Instead, he has requested a Christian graveside service and burial at the family’s cemetery, Goose Pond Cemetery, in Scottsboro, AL at a time in the summer when family may be able...
George William Riley
Dec 18, 2021
George William Riley, 89, retired Control Board Operator for Occidental Chemical Company, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his residence in Williamsport. A family graveside will be held at a later date at Campground Cemetery. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born March 24, 1932 in Maury...
Lee Allen Hayes
Dec 17, 2021
View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mr. Lee Allen Hayes, 58, former baseball and football Coach for Maury County Schools and Columbia Academy, died Friday, December 17, 2021 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Graymere Church of Christ with Kirk Brothers, Joe Rhodes and John Thomas officiating....
Sandra Jean Price Gill
Dec 16, 2021
Mrs. Sandra Jean Price Gill, 75, resident of Columbia, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at NHC Columbia. Born August 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Boyce Harold Price and the late Elsie Marie Taylor Price. She was married to Paul Gill whom preceded her in death on October 6, 2004. She is survived by her son, Steven...
Mary Joyce Bolton Brewer Adkison
Dec 15, 2021
Mary Joyce Bolton Brewer Adkison, 87, retired employee of Hardee’s and resident of Dickson, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Johnny Felker officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 11:00...
Barbara Ann Sweeney Bell
Dec 13, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Ann Sweeney Bell, 75, a resident of Columbia, died Monday, December 13, 2021 at Magnolia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Bell will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Allen Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at...
Jerry W. Kennedy
Dec 12, 2021
Mr. Jerry W. Kennedy, 87, retired co-owner and operator of Southway Auto Sales for nearly 50 years and a life long resident of Columbia, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service for Mr. Kennedy will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Randy Owens officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday...
Marilyn Lena Winnett
Dec 9, 2021
Our beloved Marilyn “Nana” passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son, Randall Ray Winnett. She is remembered by her daughter, Kimberly Ledbetter; son-in-law, Powell Ledbetter; her former husband, Marvin “Blackie” Winnett; her grandchildren, Davis Blackford and Alexa Blackford; her daughter-in-law, Kassie Winnett and her son, Levi Garrett; her dear friend, Kevin Johnson who...
Betty Jo Hardy
Dec 9, 2021
Mrs. Betty Jo Hardy of Jackson, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior December 9, 2021. She was a resident of Jackson, Alabama for 16 years where she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She had many friends that she dearly loved. Mrs. Hardy was a native of Columbia, Tennessee, was the daughter of the late...
Freda Charlene Thompson Hughes
Dec 7, 2021
Freda Charlene Thompson Hughes, 64, retired Administrative Assistant for the State of Tennessee Department of Safety, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her residence in Columbia. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Andrew Phillips officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. at Oakes &...
Jerry Watson Beck
Dec 7, 2021
Mr. Jerry Watson Beck, 86, resident of Old Zion Road died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at NHC Columbia. Funeral services for Mr. Beck will be conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Rush officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The...
Beatrice Lee Rea Matthews
Dec 6, 2021
Beatrice Lee Rea Matthews, 92, resident of Columbia, TN, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care. She has been living in Columbia since 2014. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Saturday at 12:00 P.M. at the Senter Funeral Home, 707 South Adams Street, Fulton, MS 38843. Burial will follow in Itawamba Memorial Gardens in Fulton,...
David Massey
Dec 6, 2021
Mr. Charles David Massey, 67, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, who always made sure his family knew how much he loved them, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at Morning Pointe of Columbia after a brave battle with dementia. Funeral services for Mr. Massey will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Russ Adcox...
Roy Albert Osborne, Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
Roy Albert Osborne, Jr., 70, truck driver, died Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his residence in Culleoka. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 12:00 P.M. until...
Margaret Ellen Ellis
Dec 2, 2021
Margaret Ellen Ellis, 75, owner of a Fruit and Vegetable Stand, died Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her residence in Columbia. Private family graveside services were held at Pleasant Mount Cemetery. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors assisted the family arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born March 18, 1945 in Maury County, she was the daughter of...
Nancy Carolyn Johns
Dec 1, 2021
Nancy Carolyn Johns, 77, retired employee of Maury Regional Medical Center and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 9:00 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Reverend Lang Ingrum officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home....
Mary Sue Duberry Byrd
Dec 1, 2021
View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mrs. Mary Sue Duberry Byrd, 84, a resident of Rolling Fields Circle, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her residence. A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Byrd will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Graymere Church of Christ with Austin Simmons and Landry Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery. The family...
Betty Jo Crowe Bailey
Dec 1, 2021
Betty Jo Crowe Bailey, 86, retired manager for Associates Finance and Washington Mutual Finance, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her residence in Spring Hill. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols funeral Home with Brother J.C. Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Monday...
Betsy Claire Cutter Wenn
Dec 1, 2021
Betsy Claire Cutter Wenn, 69, Resource Records Manager for HCA and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. An Eastern Star service will be conducted Saturday at 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home followed by a funeral service with Reverend Wilson Henderson officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:00...
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