Obituaries

Judy Marie Carter

Judy Marie Carter

Feb 16, 2026

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Judy Marie Miller Carter, 77, of Spring Hill, TN passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026 with family at her bedside.

Born June 26, 1948, in Endicott, NY, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Jane Miller. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Patrick Miller, and her devoted husband, Brad Carter.

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Janice Looper Brown

Janice Looper Brown

Feb 15, 2026

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Janice Looper Brown, 79, a resident of Columbia, TN died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at NHC Columbia surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Bro. Marc Banning and Bro. Terry Jones officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 5:00 PM to...

Edward Allen "Toby" Clark

Edward Allen "Toby" Clark

Feb 15, 2026

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Edward Allen “Toby” Clark, 87, resident of McMinnville, passed from this life on February 15, 2026, with his wife and children at his side.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Andrew Phillips, Terry Connor, and Scott Clark officiating and with military honors provided by the Herbert...

Margaret Blackburn Harris

Margaret Blackburn Harris

Feb 15, 2026

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Margaret Blackburn Harris, 91, a lifelong resident of Columbia, Tennessee died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Thompson officiating. Burial will follow on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Santa Fe Cemetery. The...

Frank Thomas Uzzell Sr.

Frank Thomas Uzzell Sr.

Feb 12, 2026

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Frank Thomas Uzzell Sr., 87, resident of Columbia, died February 12, at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Randy Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friend Monday February 16, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM...

Kenneth Michael "Mike" Keeton

Kenneth Michael "Mike" Keeton

Feb 10, 2026

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Kenneth Michael “Mike” Keeton, 65, a resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Adam Southern, Kendall Keeton, and Alice Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from...

Barbara Tuttle Richardson

Barbara Tuttle Richardson

Feb 9, 2026

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Barbara “Babs” Tuttle Richardson passed away peacefully on February 9, surrounded by her family. Babs lived graciously and shared her heart gladly. She cultivated beauty in all aspects of her life, closely abiding by God’s calling.

Babs was born on October 28, 1954 in Morristown, Tennessee to Elizabeth “Betty Ann” and Dr. James “Buddy” Richardson, and welcomed by beloved...

Joan Kirk Brown Aydelotte

Joan Kirk Brown Aydelotte

Feb 7, 2026

Joan Kirk Brown Aydelotte, 93, resident of Columbia, died February 7, 2026 at Maury Regional Transitional Care.

A private graveside service will take place at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born April 10, 1932 in Giles County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Edward Kirk and the late Cora Schrader...

David Allen Caskey

David Allen Caskey

Feb 4, 2026

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David Allen Caskey, 58, resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral home with Reverend Chester Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family...

Clyde Lee Westmoreland Jr.

Clyde Lee Westmoreland Jr.

Feb 4, 2026

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Clyde Lee Westmoreland Jr., 63, resident of Columbia, died February 4, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Steven Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Cross Bridges Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM...

Jennifer Dawn Black Cook

Jennifer Dawn Black Cook

Feb 3, 2026

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Jennifer Dawn Black Cook, 44, beloved daughter, wife, mother and sister died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Columbia.

A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Watson officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

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James Michael Stroud

James Michael Stroud

Feb 2, 2026

James Michael “Mike” Stroud, 80, retired educator and former resident of Columbia, died Monday, February 2, 2026 at The Harpeth at Harmony Hills in Franklin.

The family will visit with friends Friday, February 6, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. A graveside gathering will take place at 2:30 PM at Worley Cemetery in Hampshire, TN.

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Steven James Heier

Steven James Heier

Jan 31, 2026

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Steven James Heier, 75, resident of Columbia, died January 31, 2026 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral mass will be conducted Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine Catholic Church with Rev. Regimon Augustine officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM...

Dr. Taylor Rayburn, Jr.

Dr. Taylor Rayburn, Jr.

Jan 31, 2026

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Dr. Taylor Rayburn, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving daughters.

Born on June 15, 1933, in Columbia, Tennessee, Dr. Rayburn was the son of the late Judge Taylor Rayburn, Sr. and Louise Maddux Rayburn. A proud lifelong resident of Maury County, he grew up in the Riverside community and always...

Brian Wayne Hardison

Brian Wayne Hardison

Jan 29, 2026

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Brian Wayne Hardison, 52, beloved son, brother and uncle, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Raymond Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM...

Michael Udo Stephens

Michael Udo Stephens

Jan 29, 2026

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Michael Udo Stephens, 49, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his residence in Columbia.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Mylan Coble officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Oakes...

Phyllis Lovell Maley

Phyllis Lovell Maley

Jan 28, 2026

Phyllis Lovell Maley, age 79, of Olathe, KS, passed away on January 28, 2026.

She is survived by her children Christopher Maley (LeeAnn) and Melissa Schafer (Jeremy); and grandchildren Jackson and Mimi Zinn of Olathe, KS, Alex Maley of Mt. Juliet, TN, and stepgrandchildren Emma and Kate Schafer of Olathe, KS. Also surviving are sister Suzanne Hall, Montclair, NJ, and brother...

John William Reischman

John William Reischman

Jan 28, 2026

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John William Reischman, 55, resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, January 28 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. John passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM at First Family Baptist Church in Columbia. The family will visit with friends Saturday, February 7, 2026 from...

Sandra Moore Haywood

Sandra Moore Haywood

Jan 25, 2026

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Sandra Sue Moore “Mama San” Haywood, 88, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother died Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her residence in Columbia.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Luke United Methodist Church with Dr. Jacob Haywood, Pastor Jesse Haywood and Pastor Lucinda Sharp officiating. Burial will...

Mary Ernestine Galbreath

Mary Ernestine Galbreath

Jan 22, 2026

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Mary Ernestine “Ernie” Galbreath, age 84, entered God’s eternal life on January 23, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was born on October 2, 1941, to a phosphate miner and homemaker, Alfonzo and Louise Roberts.

Ernie was known for her generous spirit, her sense of humor and her contagious laugh. She was a long-time member of Scribner’s Mill Church...