Obituaries

Nettie Lou Walker Durham

Nettie Lou Walker Durham

Jan 30, 2024

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Nettie Lou Walker Durham, 95, retired from Maury Regional Medical Center and resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Life Care Center of Columbia. 

 

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 5, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rick Points officiating. Burial will follow in Henryville Cemetery with Doyle Parham...

James Dillard Irwin, Jr.

James Dillard Irwin, Jr.

Jan 30, 2024

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James Dillard Irwin, Jr., 74, the loving husband of Reatha Irwin, an Electrician and HVAC specialist for Morgan Brothers Electric and resident of Santa Fe, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

 

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brandon Cochran and Eric Roberts...

William D. "Buddy" Smith

William D. "Buddy" Smith

Jan 30, 2024

William D. “Buddy” Smith, 76, resident of Columbia, and retired owner and operator of Columbia Fire Equipment, passed away Tuesday at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

A family graveside service will be conducted Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Friday,...

Florence Valeria Westmoreland Burns

Florence Valeria Westmoreland Burns

Jan 27, 2024

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Florence Valeria Westmoreland Burns, 87, homemaker and long-time resident of Fly Road in Santa Fe, died Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her residence in Culleoka. 

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend James Lunsford and Reverend David Buffalo officiating. Burial will follow in Knob Creek Cemetery....

Randy Ervin Davidson

Randy Ervin Davidson

Jan 27, 2024

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Randy Ervin Davidson, 71, retired Machine Operator for Union Carbide and resident of Culleoka, died Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

 

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 2, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Derek Hunter and Brian Adkisson officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors...

Susan Gail Benderman

Susan Gail Benderman

Jan 25, 2024

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Susan Gail Benderman, 69, passed peacefully Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

A Maury County native, Susan was born on January 4, 1955, the daughter of Joe Mack Benderman and Olivia “Libby” McClain Benderman in Columbia, Tennessee. She was a 1973 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. Susan earned her bachelor’s degree...

Randall “Randy” Bernard Messick

Randall “Randy” Bernard Messick

Jan 22, 2024

Randall Bernard “Randy” Messick, 75, resident of Columbia, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, and son. 

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.

The family suggest donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...

Jerry Allen Uzzell

Jerry Allen Uzzell

Jan 22, 2024

Jerry Allen Uzzell, 82, resident of Culleoka, and retired employee of Lewis County Middle School, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at NHC Columbia. 

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Casey Derryberry officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Saturday, January...

Sam Thomas DuBois

Sam Thomas DuBois

Jan 21, 2024

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Samuel Thomas “Sam” DuBois, 35, resident of Columbia, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024.

A memorial service will be conducted Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, where he was baptized and a member. A private burial will be held at St. John’s Churchyard. The family will visit with friends Thursday, January 25, 2024...

Lynda June Coffey Briggs

Lynda June Coffey Briggs

Jan 19, 2024

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Lynda June Coffey Briggs, 82, resident of Columbia, TN, and retired secretary for Highland Church of Christ, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at NHC Columbia. 

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.at Highland Church of Christ with David Morris and Brian Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will...

Court “Corky” Young White III

Court “Corky” Young White III

Jan 18, 2024

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Court Young “Corky” White III, 73, resident of Columbia, TN, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his residence. 

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Brother Rick Blevins and Brother Mike Dawson officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday, January...

Peggy Jean Norman Davis

Peggy Jean Norman Davis

Jan 18, 2024

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Peggy Jean Norman Davis, 75, resident of Williamsport, TN, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 22, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Allen Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow at Potts Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday, January 21, 2024...

Mary Sue Voss

Mary Sue Voss

Jan 13, 2024

View Funeral WebcastMary Sue Anderson Voss, 94,  employee of the Maury County Board of Education and resident of Williamsport, passed away January 13, 2024, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. with Jonathan Jones and Rusty Colvett officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. Visitation...

Patricia Brown Selle

Patricia Brown Selle

Jan 13, 2024

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Patricia Brown Selle, 88, born October 11, 1935, in Wilkes County, Lomax, North Carolina to Jessie Binum Brown and Edna Ruth Richardson Brown, retired businesswoman and long-time resident of Columbia, Tennessee died peacefully on January 13, 2024.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeff Jacobs officiating....

George Allen Clanton

George Allen Clanton

Jan 12, 2024

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Mr. George Allen Clanton of Columbia, Tennessee, 92, died on January 12, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski, Tennessee.

 

He was born on August 23, 1931, at his childhood home in Limestone County, Alabama. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Ross Clanton and Ruby...

Dolores Mires West Hanna

Dolores Mires West Hanna

Jan 10, 2024

Dolores Mires West Hanna, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Paul Hanna.

Born on May 18, 1933, to Royce and Mary Mires, Dolores grew up on their family farm outside of Adams, Oklahoma...

James Allison “Jim” Cook Jr.

James Allison “Jim” Cook Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

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James Allison “Jim” Cook Jr., 88, retired banker, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Kenny Anderson, Ben Bayless and Adam Cook officiating.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery...

Isadore Price Keller

Isadore Price Keller

Jan 8, 2024

 

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Isadore “Ikey” Price Keller, Jr., 85, resident of Columbia, died Monday, January 8, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.

 

Born January 31, 1938, in Camden County, Missouri, he is the son of the late Isadore Price Keller, Sr. and the late Bessie Doyle Anderson Keller. He earned his Bachelor’s degree...

Eva Gail Hughes Brooks

Eva Gail Hughes Brooks

Jan 8, 2024

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Eva Gail Hughes Brooks, 69, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.  

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Randy Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens.  The family will visit with friends Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 4:00...

Charse Ann Daniel Matthews

Charse Ann Daniel Matthews

Jan 8, 2024

Charse Ann Daniel Matthews, 75, resident of Columbia, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at Rose Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born in Ft. Payne, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Charles Taylor Daniel and the...

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