Obituaries

Amy Mae Ingram

Amy Mae Ingram

Apr 30, 2025

Amy Mae Ingram, 80, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, North Carolina after a brief battle with cancer.

A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Bryant Cemetery in Mooresville, Tennessee with Jeremy Butt officiating. Oakes & Nichols is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be...

James Wesley Dickey

James Wesley Dickey

Aug 20, 2025

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James Wesley Dickey, 79, lifelong resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Randy Kersey officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Monday, August 25,...

Wayne Lentz

Wayne Lentz

Aug 16, 2025

Douglas Wayne Lentz, 87, retired mechanic with Mt. Pleasant Manufacturing for nearly 40 years, died Saturday, August 16, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

He was born on May 13, 1938 in Culleoka, TN to the late Allen Dean Lentz and the late Willie Louise Caskey Lentz. He graduated from Culleoka High School in 1957. On October 31, 1958...

Jack Delano Auville

Jack Delano Auville

Aug 13, 2025

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Jack Delano Auville, 86, resident of Culleoka, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 17 at 4:00 PM at Grace Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Matt Taylor and Pastor Tonya Marks officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin...

Jane Elizabeth Walker Howard

Jane Elizabeth Walker Howard

Aug 13, 2025

Jane Elizabeth Walker Howard, 64, retired counselor with Hattie Cotton Elementary School in Davidson County, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at St. Thomas West in Nashville.

A private graveside service will be at St. John Episcopal Churchyard in Columbia, TN with The Reverend Chris Bowhay officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to Tennessee CASA, 745 South Church St. Suite 401...

Lavonda Blocker Green

Lavonda Blocker Green

Aug 13, 2025

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Lavonda Faye Blocker Green, 79, resident of Summertown, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her daughter’s residence in Harrison, TN.

A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Bro. Adam Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday, August...

Bobby Joe Spires

Bobby Joe Spires

Aug 11, 2025

Bobby Joe Spires, 74, lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 19, 1951 in Columbia, TN, he was the son of the late Paul Rodgers Spires and the late Rosie Viola Wiley Spires.

He is survived by daughters, Sharon Gagnard and Rose Matthews; son Bobby Joe “B.J.”...

Myra Lorine Young

Myra Lorine Young

Aug 7, 2025

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Myra Lorine Dial Young, 82, resident of Columbia, TN, and retired LPN for Dr. Thomas Dake’s Office, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Life Care Center of Columbia.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Mike Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The...

Lona Grace Chumley

Lona Grace Chumley

Aug 6, 2025

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Lona Grace Chumley, 91, passed away August 6, 2025 at Governor’s Bend Retirement and Assisted Living in Erwin, Tennessee. Grace had lived in Columbia, TN all her life until 2016 when she moved to East Tennessee to be near her daughter.

Grace is survived by her daughter, Dianne Sparks (Larry) of Johnson City, TN; 3 grandchildren, Amy Henderson (Mike)...

William Franklin Tankersley

William Franklin Tankersley

Aug 2, 2025

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William Franklin Tankersley, age 98, a longtime resident of Columbia, died Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Lewisburg.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Greg Daimwood and songleaders George Thompson and Casey Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert...

Charles Allen “Charlie” Hines, Sr.

Charles Allen “Charlie” Hines, Sr.

Jul 31, 2025

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Charles Allen “Charlie” Hines, Sr., 86, owner and operator of Hines and Sons Backhoe, and resident of Culleoka, died Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Tim McHenry and Rhonda Littleton officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery....

Lindsey Brooke Marshall Terry

Lindsey Brooke Marshall Terry

Jul 30, 2025

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Lindsey Brooke Marshall Terry, 36, of Spring Hill, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2025.

Born in Columbia, Tennessee, to Anthony and Teresa Marshall, Lindsey was the oldest of two children. She graduated from Columbia Academy in 2007 and went on to earn her bachelors of nursing at Middle Tennessee State University class of 2011. Lindsey was an amazing...

Betty Jackson Baker

Betty Jackson Baker

Jul 24, 2025

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Betty Jackson Baker passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on July 24, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Born on May 13, 1946, in Orlando Florida, Betty's life was a testament to her unwavering devotion to family and her resilient spirit, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Funeral services will...

James Wiley Reedy

James Wiley Reedy

Jul 23, 2025

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James Wiley Reedy, 87, retired millwright for Occidental and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Chad Landman officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin...

Peggie Anne England

Peggie Anne England

Jul 23, 2025

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Peggie Anne Wallace England, 80, resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM at The Church at West End with Brandon Abbot officiating. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born June 5, 1945 in Sparta, TN, she was the daughter of the late...

Laura Barnes Cathey

Laura Barnes Cathey

Jul 19, 2025

Laura Barnes Cathey, age 92 went to be with Bob, Nancy, and her beloved siblings on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Columbia, Tennessee.

Laura was born on October 24, 1932 in Holts Corner (Holtland), Tennessee to John and Ruby Riggs Barnes. She graduated from Forrest High School in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, where she played guard and forward on the basketball team...

Lisa Ann Johnson Tubville

Lisa Ann Johnson Tubville

Jul 18, 2025

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Lisa Ann Johnson Tubville, 66, lifelong resident of Columbia, died Friday, July 18, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Lyndall Propst officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from...

Deborah Kaye "Debbie" Locke

Deborah Kaye "Debbie" Locke

Jul 18, 2025

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Deborah Kaye “Debbie” Andrews Locke, 68, resident of Culleoka, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and by love.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Wayne Phillips and Russell Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday,...

William Edward "Bill" Sanders

William Edward "Bill" Sanders

Jul 18, 2025

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William Edward “Bill” Sanders, 68, retired Environmentalist for Smelter in Mt. Pleasant, and resident of Hampshire, died Friday, July 18, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Randy Baxter officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit...

Henrietta McKennon Ward

Henrietta McKennon Ward

Jul 17, 2025

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Henrietta Cochran McKennon Ward, 80, resident of Duck River, died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Stan Butt officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 4:00 PM...