Obituaries

David Dewayne Davidson

David Dewayne Davidson

Oct 11, 2016

View Funeral WebcastDavid Dewayne Davidson, 86, well-known Church of Christ minister and resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at Anderson Field House at Columbia Academy campus with John Vaughan and John Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery in Bradford, Tennessee at...

John Michael Allen

John Michael Allen

Oct 10, 2016

John Michael Allen, born in Temple, Texas, May 17, 1949, died peacefully at sea on October 9 (U.S. time), and October 10 (Italian time)2016, between Kotor, Montenegro and the island of Sicily in the Adriatic Sea. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Camille Wyman Allen, son, Michael Shane Allen, daughters, Christine Allen Rodesney and Angela Allen Weems;...

Sara Ann Culberson

Sara Ann Culberson

Oct 8, 2016

Sara Ann Culberson, 84, longtime employee of Taylor's Cleaners and Alderson's Cleaners and resident of Paul Craft Street in Columbia, died Saturday, October 8, 2016, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Murray Thomas Culberson officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M....

Mark Palmer

Mark Palmer

Oct 8, 2016

Mark Palmer, 69, retired publisher of The Daily Herald, died Saturday, October 8, 2016, at his residence in Columbia, TN.Born December 14, 1946, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Harvey Palmer and the late Evelyn Shoffner Palmer Davis. He graduated high school in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and earned his Bachelor's degree. He had served in the U....

Martha Frances Bond Laughmiller

Martha Frances Bond Laughmiller

Oct 6, 2016

Martha Frances Bond Laughmiller, 90, retired teacher and resident of Park Circle, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Chip Hunter and Reverend Melinda Britt officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until service time at...

Dennis Wayne Phillips

Dennis Wayne Phillips

Oct 6, 2016

Dennis Wayne Phillips, 65, retired electrician for the General Motors Corporation and resident of Zion Crossing Court, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Andrew Phillips and Dave Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided...

Bobby Blue Baker

Bobby Blue Baker

Oct 6, 2016

Bobby Blue Baker, 75, retired employee of Union Carbide and resident of Morningside Lane, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. William Wray officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Condolences...

Maxine Fraser Webster

Maxine Fraser Webster

Oct 5, 2016

Maxine Fraser Webster, 87, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at her residence on Darks Mill Road. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 4:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Roland officiating. A private family burial will follow in Webster Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Owen Young

Owen Young

Oct 4, 2016

Owen Young, 82, retired carpenter, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at his residence on Mt. Lebanon Church Road in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Paul Lucas officiating. Burial will follow in Scribner's Mill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at...

Robert Gary Broadway

Robert Gary Broadway

Oct 2, 2016

Robert Gary Broadway, 71, retired iron worker with Iron Workers Local 492, died Sunday, October 2, 2016, at his residence on Stanfill Drive. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Eddie Rogers and James Patterson officiating. Entombment will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin...

Rev Arthur G Robins

Rev Arthur G Robins

Sep 30, 2016

Reverend Arthur G. Robins, Sr., 86, long-time Methodist minister and resident of Franklin, died Friday, September 30, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. at Nolensville United Methodist Church with Reverend Jim Norton and Reverend Don Sensing officiating. Burial will follow in Nolensville Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday from 4:00...

Betty Louise Inman Lancaster

Betty Louise Inman Lancaster

Sep 30, 2016

Betty Louise Inman Lancaster, 85, died peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 12:00 noon at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Chip Hunter and Rev. Melinda Britt officiating. Private family interment will be in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service...

Charles William "CW" Campbell

Charles William "CW" Campbell

Sep 29, 2016

Charles William "C. W." Campbell, 77, retired School Resource Officer, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at his residence on Mooresville Pike. A memorial service will be conducted Monday at 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Randy McNeece officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family suggests...

Ewing Edward Neelley Sr

Ewing Edward Neelley Sr

Sep 26, 2016

Ewing Edward Neelley, Sr., well known Church of Christ minister, retired employee of Barr Motor Company, and resident of Crestland Drive, died Monday, September 26, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at New Lasea Church of Christ with Kenny McFarlen, Wayne Hardison, and John Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow in Rose...

Evalyn Laverne Holland Alexander

Evalyn Laverne Holland Alexander

Sep 24, 2016

View Funeral WebcastEvalyn Laverne Holland Alexander, 88, retired sitter for the elderly and resident of Sheddan Drive, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Brookdale Senior Living. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Norton officiating. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Hope Cemetery...

Roy Franklin Harmon Jr MD

Roy Franklin Harmon Jr MD

Sep 22, 2016

View Funeral WebcastRoy Franklin Harmon, JR., M.D., recently of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Williamson County Medical Center at age 87. Dr. Harmon was born April 8, 1929 in Houston, Mississippi, the son of Grace McWhorter Harmon and Roy Franklin Harmon, Sr.Dr. Harmon was a graduate of the University of Mississippi where he also received his...

Foster Thurman

Foster Thurman

Sep 22, 2016

Foster Thurman, 86, retired truck driver for Allman Construction and resident of Sowell Mill Pike, died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Signature Health Care of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00...

Mary Elizabeth "Sam" Potts

Mary Elizabeth "Sam" Potts

Sep 20, 2016

Mary Elizabeth "Sam" Hendley Potts, 98, retired employee of Publix Shirt Factory and resident of Lee Drive died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Perry County Nursing Home. A graveside service will be conducted Friday at 1:30 P.M. at Godwin Chappell United Methodist Church Cemetery with Murray Thomas Culberson officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 11:00 A.M. -...

Gary Ferguson Williams

Gary Ferguson Williams

Sep 16, 2016

View Funeral WebcastGary Ferguson Williams, 72, retired employee of Occidental Chemical Company, died Friday, September 16, 2016 at his residence on Skelley Road in Santa Fe. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Enoch George and John Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by...

George Washington Umstead

George Washington Umstead

Sep 16, 2016

View Funeral WebcastGeorge Washington Umstead, 84, retired employee of Ford Glass Plant, died Friday, September 16, 2016 at his residence on Arthur Court. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Ted Burleson, Mike Hayes, and Jeremy Butt officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the...

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