Obituaries
Clara Durand Ledbetter
Nov 27, 2025
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Clara Durand Ledbetter, 89, departed from this world into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service, beginning...
Cleopatra Ardry McCaleb
Nov 25, 2025
With great sorrow we announce that Cleopatra Ardry McCaleb, 82, passed away at her residence on November 25th, 2025. Surrounded by family, she peacefully departed this world for a home in heaven after a battle with cancer. Our hearts are broken as she was deeply loved and will be missed more than words can express. Mrs. McCaleb was an honored,...
Jo Frances Markham
Nov 23, 2025
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Jo Frances Porter Markham, 81, longtime resident of Maury County, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Poplar Estates.
A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Dawson and Rev. Tommy Clark officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 3:00 PM...
Cora Irene Hendrix Pipkin
Nov 23, 2025
Cora Irene Hendrix Pipkin, 97, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her residence.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at The Arbors at Polk Memorial Gardens with Reverend Cynthia McGowan officiating.
Memorials may be made to Craft Memorial Methodist Church 907 Hatcher Lane, Columbia, TN 38401. Online condolences may be extended at...
James Earl Lewis
Nov 21, 2025
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James Earl Lewis, 87, a resident of Culleoka, TN, died Friday, November 21, 2025 at NHC HealthCare Oakwood in Lewisburg.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Luke Begley officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post...
Lewis P. “Buddy” Martin
Nov 21, 2025
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Lewis P. “Buddy” Martin, 91, died Friday, November 21, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with John Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow in Wrigley Cemetery in Hickman County. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 3:00 PM to...
Gregory D. "Greg" Johnson
Nov 20, 2025
Gregory Dale “Greg” Johnson, 40, a resident of Lynnville, TN, died Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Gibsonville Cemetery with Donnie Davis officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday November 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral...
Harry Mack Bryant
Nov 19, 2025
Harry Mack Bryant, 76, lifelong resident of Columbia, TN, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at his residence.
Visitation will be conducted at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a private Graveside service at 3:00 PM at Polk Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born April 5, 1949 in...
Byron D. Gidcomb
Nov 18, 2025
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Byron D. Gidcomb passed away at Life Care Center of Columbia on Tuesday, November 18. Born on June 30, 1935, to Clarence and Sadie Chaney Gidcomb, Bryon was raised in Santa Fe and graduated from Santa Fe High School. He went on to complete an apprenticeship program to become an electrician and worked for Travis Electric in Nashville....
Mary L. Pilkinton
Nov 18, 2025
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Mary Laverne Pilkinton, 90, retired elementary school teacher and a resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brian Gregory and David Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit...
James Wilbur Rodgers
Nov 17, 2025
James Wilbur “Jimmy” Rodgers, 76, lifelong resident of Columbia, died Monday, November 17, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Columbia Elks Lodge with a Masonic Service at 5:00 PM and with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin...
Calvin Herbert Burch
Nov 13, 2025
Calvin Herbert Burch, beloved father and Granddaddy, went home to His Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 81 on November 13, 2025, in Columbia, TN. He was born January 6, 1944 in Helena, Arkansas, and was a graduate of Western High in Macomb, Illinois. Calvin proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He spent...
Jennie Lee Fox
Nov 13, 2025
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Jennie Lee Turpin Fox, passed away November 13th, 2025 at NHC Columbia after a long journey with dementia.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday November 16th at 2:30 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Phil Mash, Mike Bryan and Randy Fox officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 12:30 PM...
Gloria Ann Burns
Nov 13, 2025
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Gloria Ann Quirk Burns, 87, lifelong resident of Columbia, died Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Davis and Michelle Quirk Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Neapolis Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday, November...
Christopher Michael Morris
Nov 9, 2025
Christopher Michael Morris, 54, employee of Nissan Motor Corp. for 31 years, died Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his residence in Columbia.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka with Glen Alexander officiating. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born March 10, 1971, he was the son of Michael J. Morris...
Mary Frances Pennington Winters
Nov 8, 2025
Mary Frances Pennington Winters, 96, passed into glory with her Savior on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Poplar Estates in Columbia surrounded by family.
A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10 AM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jeff Jacob officiating.
Memorials may be made to Bigbyville Methodist Church at 3894 Bigbyville Road, Columbia or to...
Norma Jean Pogue Lentz
Nov 8, 2025
Norma Jean Pogue Lentz, 91, resident of Jackson, TN, died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Gregory Haddock officiating. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born August 19, 1934 in Columbia, TN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L....
Gary Douglas “Herky” Kinser
Nov 6, 2025
Gary Douglas “Herky” Kinser, 89, resident of Columbia, died Thursday, November 6, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jeff Kane officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 12:00 PM until service time at the church.
In lieu of...
Juanita Smith Neelley
Nov 5, 2025
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Juanita Smith Neelley, 100, resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at NHC Place Cool Springs.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM at New Lasea Church of Christ with Kenny McFarlen officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 11:00 AM until service...
Timothy Wade Henderson
Nov 4, 2025
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Timothy “Tim” Wade Henderson, 67, of Columbia, TN passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Magnolia Healthcare in Columbia.
Tim was born on May 3, 1958 in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late John Jay Henderson and the late Joyce Hill Henderson. He was a 1977 graduate of Lawrence County High School. Tim joined the Lawrenceburg Fire Department upon graduation...
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