Obituaries
Jean Gwaltney Worley
Oct 29, 2023
Jean Gwaltney Worley, 96, a long time resident of Dry Fork Road in Hampshire, died Sunday, October 29, 2023 at The Fountains of Franklin after a brief illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Worley will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11:00 a.m. at West 7th Street Church of Christ with Randy Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the Worley Cemetery....
Charles Henry Fraser
Oct 28, 2023
Charles Henry Fraser, 97, former resident of Columbia, died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Stone’s River Manor in Murfreesboro.
Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Arlington Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant with Rev. Frank Webb officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. Memorials may be made to Stone’s...
James Albert "Jim" Taylor
Oct 26, 2023
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James Albert “Jim” Taylor, 76, retired educator and resident of Lyon Street, died Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with The Rev. Father Chris Bowhay officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Churchyard. The family will visit...
Rachel Xalisco Barr
Oct 26, 2023
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Rachel Xalisco Barr, 97, resident of Columbia, TN, entered her eternal resting place with our precious Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with her nephews Dalton Cole and Brent Cooper officiating. The family will visit with friends...
Rodney Scott Milligan
Oct 25, 2023
Rodney Scott Milligan, 68, a resident of Hohenwald and a former employee of Franklin Fencing and Deck, died Wednesday October 25, 2023 at his residence.
No funeral services are scheduled at this time. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Rodney was born August 4,...
James Ray "J.R." Stewart
Oct 22, 2023
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James Ray “J.R.” Stewart, 81, retired Quality Control Engineer for Union Carbide and resident of Columbia, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Ball officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens...
Joan Ann Lopez Johnson
Oct 21, 2023
Joan Ann Lopez Johnson, 79, a resident of Columbia, and former salesclerk for Kroger died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.
No Funeral services are scheduled at this time. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born July 11, 1944, in Brooklyn,...
Tyler Chrispother Vaughn
Oct 20, 2023
Tyler Chrispother Vaughn, 25, resident of Olive Hill, Tennessee, died Friday, October 20, 2023 at Jackson – Madison County Hospital.
A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. at Pisgah Cemetery in Hampshire with Bro. Brandon Cochran officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols...
Barbara Chunn Shackelford
Oct 20, 2023
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Barbara Ann Chunn Shackelford, 88 of Columbia and resident of Morning Pointe of Columbia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family as her battle with cancer ended Friday, October 20, 2023.
Barbara’s parents were Thomas H and Martha Ellen Butler Chunn of Columbia. Her grandparents were Harmon and Maggie Chunn of Columbia and John...
Gary Ronald Willis
Oct 17, 2023
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Gary Ronald Willis, 71, retired owner of Columbia Construction and successful cattleman and farmer, died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Lory Catlett officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit...
Frankie Albright Church
Oct 15, 2023
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Frankie Albright Church passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 20, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Vann and Rev. Alan Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery. The family will...
William Royal Dickson, Sr.
Oct 14, 2023
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William Royal Dickson, Sr., 88, retired maintenance supervisor for Monsanto, died Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his residence in Columbia.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at First Family Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion...
Patrick John "PJ" Carson
Oct 13, 2023
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Patrick John “PJ” Carson, 43, passed away at home on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Born in Columbia on January 30, 1980, PJ was the son of Michael and Patricia Carson. PJ worked as a mechanic but was best known for his auto body repair and custom painting talents. He was passionate about custom autos, books,...
Martha Kinzer Lord
Oct 12, 2023
Martha Kinzer Lord, 81, passed away October 12, 2023 after a long illness.
A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 3:00 P.M at Williamsport United Methodist Church with Reverend Donna Higginbotham officiating. Burial will follow in Williamsport Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of service...
Brenda Gail Westmoreland
Oct 11, 2023
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Brenda Gail Baker Westmoreland, 72, Maury County native, died October 11, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Westmoreland will be conducted Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3:00 P.M at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Joey Westmoreland officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service...
Philip Gelinas
Oct 9, 2023
Philip Andre Gelinas, 62, material handler for Landmark Ceramics, pronounced deceased on Monday, October, 9, 2023.
A gathering of friends and family will take place Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Towne Coffee in Mt. Pleasant, his favorite coffee shop, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born December 1st, 1960 in Bellingham, Massachusetts to...
Eddie Harris
Oct 7, 2023
William Edward Harris, 85, retired operator for Monsanto Chemical Company and resident of Columbia, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Andrew Phillips officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols...
Celia Thompson Foster
Sep 30, 2023
Celia Thompson Foster, 85, of Bellevue, TN departed this earthly life on September 30th, 2023.
Celia Dianne Thompson was born to James Allison and Reba Claire Thompson in Maury County, TN on October 26th, 1937. She was an active participant in the 4-H Club, Future Homemakers of America, and Girls State. She excelled in sewing, cooking, and...
Irene Jeffreys Moore
Sep 30, 2023
Irene Jeffreys Moore, 97, retired real estate agent, died Saturday, September 30, 2023, at her residence in Columbia.
A graveside service will be conducted Thursday at 3:00 P.M. at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens in Florence, Alabama. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. at Greenhill Funeral Home, 8450 Highway 43, Florence, AL 35634. Oakes...
Gary Wayne Poe
Sep 30, 2023
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Gary Wayne Poe, 73, musician, entertainer, and resident of Columbia, died Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Jeff Kane officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 5:00...
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