Obituaries
Thomas Alexander Yates
May 13, 2024
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Thomas Alexander Yates, 90, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son, and brother, passed away at his son’s home in Brentwood, TN on May 13, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born in Winchester, TN. As a young child, he moved to Bakersfield, CA and graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1953. As a young man, he was...
William “Bill” Edward Lakey
May 13, 2024
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William “Bill” Edward Lakey, 86, resident of Columbia, died Monday, May 13, 2024, after an extended illness. Bill was born on March 11, 1938, to the late William Harmon Lakey and Bertie Robertson Harper, and was the stepson of the late Granville Harper, all natives of middle Tennessee. Bill was born in Collinwood, TN, but moved to Columbia...
Jonathan Patrick St.Clair
May 11, 2024
Jonathan Patrick St.Clair, 49, a resident of Culleoka and an employee of Adient in Pulaski, died Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Decaturville, Tennessee.
The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka with...
Billy Gower Dial
May 10, 2024
Billy Gower Dial, 83, of Brentwood, Tennessee, formerly of Culleoka, Tennessee passed away at Somerfield Health Center on May 10, 2024.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Robert and Katherine Hamlett Dial, brother Charles Dial and sister Kathy Gifford.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Barbara Calvert Dial, daughter Marjorie (Scott) Mennen, son Michael...
Clifford McEwen Brooks
May 10, 2024
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Clifford McEwen Brooks, 68, employee of AutoZone, retired bus driver for Maury County Public Schools, and resident of Columbia, died Friday, May 10, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Danny Fleming officiating. Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery. The family...
Cheryl Denise Hickman Lovett
May 8, 2024
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Cheryl Denise Hickman “Nannan” Lovett, 67, retired from Stan’s Restaurant, and resident of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Maury County.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Richard VanCleave officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday...
Jason Daniel Slayman
May 8, 2024
Jason Daniel Slayman, 43, resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be conducted Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Chessor Cemetery in Centerville. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born November 25, 1980 in Honolulu, HI, Jason is the son of Edward Brown Slayman and Mary Jane Walker Slayman...
Hank Keller
May 5, 2024
Walter Henry “Hank” Keller III, 46, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away at his home on May 5, 2024.
The family will visit with friends on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 11 until 1 at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia, with a graveside service immediately following at St. John’s Ashwood.
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 17, 1977...
Ty David Smithson
May 5, 2024
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Ty David Smithson, 33, a resident of Spring Hill, died on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in a motorcycle accident.
The family will gather with friends and loved ones at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home from 12:00 PM till 4:00 Saturday May 11, 2024. A celebration of Ty’s life beginning at 4:00 PM, with Pastor Eric Nichols officiating. Sammy and...
Donna Sue Stewart Love
May 4, 2024
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Donna Sue Stewart Love, 75, Resident of Columbia, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Aaron Menard Officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday May 7, 2024 from 3:00...
Frank Everett Sealey
May 4, 2024
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Frank Everett Sealey, 82, retired truck driver for Consolidated Aluminum, and resident of Columbia, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Swango officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery. The family will visit with friends...
Stephen Todd Sharp
May 3, 2024
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We are broken-hearted to announce the unexpected passing of Stephen Todd Sharp on Friday, May 3, 2024. Todd loved traveling and he could be found working as salesman somewhere close to the beach.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Drew Love officiating. Burial will follow...
Kim Elliott
May 3, 2024
Kimberly Lee Elliott Brown Brewer, 67, resident of Columbia, died Friday, May 3, 2024 at her residence.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.
The family suggest memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online...
William Howard Brewer Sr.
May 2, 2024
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William H. Brewer, Sr., 69, passed away at his Columbia residence on May 2, 2024 with visits from family and friends filling up some of his final hours and days.
William lived a life where sharing the gospel with others was of highest importance.
This led him to his involvement with local nonprofits that assisted those in great need. Most...
Kenneth P. Lord III
May 1, 2024
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Kenneth P. Lord III, 81, resident of Williamsport, joined his former comrades in arms on May 1, 2024.
Born September 30, 1942, he was the son of the late Kenneth P. Lord Jr., and the late Marian Bainbridge Lord. Mr. Lord graduated from Middle Tennessee University where he received a B.S. degree and a commission in the U.S. Army...
Dolores Connell Love
Apr 30, 2024
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Dolores Jean Smith Connell Love, 89, former resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her daughter’s Smyrna residence where she had lived since 2021.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt, Mike Kesler, Jared McLeod and Josh Vires officiating. Burial will follow...
Shirley Ann Davis Corder
Apr 29, 2024
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Shirley Ann Davis Corder, 78, resident of Murfreesboro, died Monday, April 29, 2024 at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford.
A memorial service will be conducted Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with John Vaughan officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral...
Laurie Watson Moss
Apr 26, 2024
Laurie Watson Moss, 79, resident of Columbia, died Friday, April 26, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Jerry Kirk officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s...
W. O. “Sonny” Thomas, Jr.
Apr 25, 2024
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Willie Oscar “Sonny” Thomas, Jr., 83, a resident of Columbia, died Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Tommy Vann officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with a Masonic service provided by the Columbia Lodge #31 F & AM. The...
Sandra Jean Kinavey MacGregor
Apr 24, 2024
Sandra Jean Kinavey MacGregor, 59, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.
Sandra was born on March 5, 1965 to the late Frances Kinavey and the late Imogene Moore Kinavey. She was retired from the Daily Herald where she worked as an editor for the classified ads. She was a San Francisco 49ers fan, enjoyed cooking and attended The Kitchen...
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