Obituaries
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...
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...
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 at a later date. Memorials may be made to Columbia Elks Lodge 686 1208 WKRM Lane, Columbia, TN 38401 or Hospice Compassus 1503 Hatcher Lane Suite 200, Columbia, TN 38401. Online...
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...
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...
Raynor Carl White Jr.
Nov 1, 2025
Raynor Carl White Jr., 78, resident of Spring Hill, died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at The Reserve in Spring Hill.
A graveside service will be held Monday, November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Bro. Mike Roberts officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home....
Patricia Porter Thomas
Oct 24, 2025
Patricia Porter Thomas, age 65, passed from this life as a result of cancer Friday October 24, 2025. Trish was born June 26, 1960 in Nashville TN, the daughter of the late Peggy and Ray Porter of Columbia TN. Trish grew up in Columbia and attended Baker Elementary followed by Central High before moving to Knoxville to attend The University...
Darla Sue Rayfield Smith
Oct 22, 2025
Darla Sue Rayfield Smith, 65, resident of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at her residence.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Darla was born on January 23, 1960 in Lawrence County, TN to the late J.D. Rayfield and the late Gloria Luker Rayfield. She was a devoted mother and...
David Lynn Bratton
Oct 22, 2025
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David Lynn Bratton, 70, beloved husband, father and grandfather died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor David Buffaloe officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 3:00 PM...
David Victor West
Oct 21, 2025
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David Victor West, 70, resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Nick Fowler officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until...
Carolyn Nance
Oct 21, 2025
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Carolyn Eugenia Chambers Cromer Nance, 82, a longtime resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Dr. Marty Shadoan and Rev. Rick Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg....
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