Obituaries
Jane Wasson Nicholas
Jun 10, 2026
Jane Wasson Nicholas, 97, a longtime resident of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Bruce McLarty officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the...
Ronald Everette Young
Jun 7, 2026
Ronald Everette Young, age 81, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026.
Born on September 5, 1944, in Columbia, Tennessee, Ronald was the son of the late William Everette Young and the late Ida Louise Ralston Young. He graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1962 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from...
Julia Hargrove Cutter Church
Jun 9, 2026
Julia Hargrove Cutter Church, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Louisville, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Rick Elsey officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday, June 17,...
Monnette Fulcher Bruner
Jun 4, 2026
Monnette Fulcher Bruner, 62, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Camden General Hospital.
Memorial services will be conducted on Sunday, June 28,2026 at 4:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 2:00 PM till the time of service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be extended at oakesandnichols.com.
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Howard Cecil Whiteside
Jun 10, 2026
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Howard Cecil Whiteside, 104, lifelong resident of Hampshire, died Wednesday, June 10 at home.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Harold Delk and Bill McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Worley Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. Visitation will be on Friday,...
Betty Carolyn Cheek
Jun 7, 2026
Betty Carolyn Cheek, 84, a long-time resident of Culleoka, Tennessee, passed away on June 7, 2026 at the home of her eldest daughter.
Born in Maury County on February 28, 1942, Betty was the daughter of the late Jim Tom Skinner and Rosie Hue Scott Skinner of Culleoka. Betty was born on the Gray Farm on the banks of the Duck...
Joelene Goodwin Parks
Jun 6, 2026
Joelene Goodwin Parks, 85, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at NHC Columbia.
Born on July 18, 1940, in Maury County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Claudie Goodwin and the late Annie Lee Adams Goodwin. On July 20, 1957, she married Richard Lee Parks, and together they shared more...
Charles Matthew "Matt" Phillips
Jun 4, 2026
Charles Matthew "Matt" Phillips, 49, of Hickman County, TN, passed away on June 4, 2026.
Born on June 10, 1976, in Columbia, TN, Matt was the son of Charles Randall Phillips and Linda Cochran (Tim) Peden.
Matt was an accomplished stone mason whose craftsmanship reflected his dedication, talent, and strong work ethic. He was a man with a generous heart who loved...
Jerry Cheek
May 27, 2026
Thomas “Jerry” Cheek, a long-time resident of Culleoka, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2026 surrounded by his family at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Born March 19, 1940 in Lewisburg, Tennessee, Jerry was the son of the late Thomas and Helen Waldrop Cheek. At an early age, his grandfather gave him the nickname of “Jimmy.” No one, including...
Gilliam Cecil “Gil” Ellis III
May 21, 2026
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Gilliam Cecil “Gil” Ellis III, 70, resident of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Main Street Church of Christ with Randy Kersey and Ricky Glass officiating. Burial will follow in Spencer Hill...
Margaret Morton Parsons
May 19, 2026
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Margaret Morton Parsons, 77, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. A longtime resident of Williamsport, Tennessee died Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Willow Springs Assisted Living Facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Margaret was born October 24, 1948 in Nashville, TN, to the late Joseph Johnson Morton and the late...
Gladys Louella Odom
May 15, 2026
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Gladys Louella “Tiny” Scroggins Odom, 85, lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Anthony Atkisson, Tim Atkisson, and Jason Keyser officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens....
Terry Lee Hanvy
May 15, 2026
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Terry Lee Hanvy, 61, resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Tony Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Monday from...
Archie Lee Farris
May 9, 2026
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Archie Lee Farris, 88, longtime employee of Middle Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic and resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Dr. Barry Farris officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends and loved ones on...
Larry Houston Gilliam
May 8, 2026
Larry Houston Gilliam, 82, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Rock Springs Cemetery with Trent Alexander officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to...
Mary Jane Sparkman
May 6, 2026
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Mary Jane Scott Sparkman, 66, a lifelong resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with David Morris officiating. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of...
James Edward "Jimmy" Duncan
May 3, 2026
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James Edward “Jimmy” Duncan, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home, with Larry Tarkington officiating, and with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. Visitation will be...
Deborah Gail Ferguson Littlejohn
May 1, 2026
Deborah Gail Ferguson Littlejohn, age 68, a resident of Columbia, passed away on May 1, 2026, at her residence.
A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery, with Jimmy Fann officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home....
Reba Alderson Meador
Apr 27, 2026
Reba Alderson Meador, age 95, a longtime resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully. She was born on September 5, 1930, in the Santa Fe/ Water Valley community of Maury County to the late Basil Ewing Alderson and the late Clara Lee Wrenn Alderson.
Mrs. Meador was united in marriage to her husband, Harold Glenn Meador, on April 21, 1950, sharing...
Marlane Meissner Soldner
Apr 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, yet profound gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Marlane Soldner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on April 24, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 71. Marlane was born on January 25, 1955, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Phillip and Delores Meissner. From a...
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