Obituaries
Robert “Bo” Brown
Feb 27, 2025
Robert “Bo” Brown, born on February 6, 1964, in Columbia, Tennessee, passed away in Palm Springs, California.
Bo dedicated his career to special education, serving students in Maury and Davidson Counties for 30 years before retiring. His passion for the marching arts led him to coach color guard at John Overton High School, where he fostered a close-knit community of lifelong...
Duane Thomas Jones
Feb 27, 2025
Duane Thomas “Turkey” Jones, 78, of Lynnville, Tennessee passed away at his home on February 27th, 2025. Duane, a retired East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office detective captain, began serving his new community the moment he arrived from Louisiana nearly twenty years ago with his wife Mitzi. From volunteering to deliver meals to the elderly, always helping with a few...
James Marshall “Jamie” Cheek
Feb 27, 2025
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James Marshall “Jamie” Cheek, 59, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his residence in Columbia.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Kevin Varnado and Reverend Jeff Kane officiating. The family will visit with friends from 4:00 PM...
Tommy Pilkinton
Feb 26, 2025
Earl Thomas "Tommy" Pilkinton, Jr., 86, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away at his residence on February 26, 2025. Tommy lived a life full of love for the Lord, his family and his Culleoka community, where he lived until he moved to Columbia for health reasons. He was a member of the church of Christ, and served as a deacon then...
Donald Fred McTaggart
Feb 21, 2025
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Donald Fred McTaggart passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Don was a beloved son, father, husband, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Don grew up in Munster, IN, where he spent his formative years. He worked for the railroad as a train engineer for over 40 years. Throughout his career, he...
James Wayne Malugin
Feb 20, 2025
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James Wayne Malugin, 76, a retired CSX Railroad employee and resident of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home.
Born on February 18, 1949, in Columbia, TN, he was the son of Charles and Helen Virginia Vick Ashley and James Robert Malugin Jr. On November 22, 1975, he married Doris Ann “Dottie” Carroll, with whom...
Hueston Gene Marshall
Feb 19, 2025
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Hueston Gene Marshall, of Columbia, passed away February 19, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center with his wife Emily by his side. He was 84 years old.
Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rusty Colvett and Edd Brown officiating. The family will visit with friends from...
Wayne Sanders
Feb 19, 2025
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Earl Wayne Sanders, 72, resident of Killen, Alabama, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Cliff Goodrich officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM until the service time at the...
Michael Leland Sanders
Feb 18, 2025
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Michael Leland Sanders, 31, a resident of Culleoka and a mechanic for Automatic Transmission Repair, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Columbia.
A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Kane officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of...
Glenn Delton Nix
Feb 18, 2025
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Glenn Delton Nix, 80, retired fire fighter with the Columbia Fire Department for 22 years, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Maury Regional Transitional Care.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Eric Swann officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with honors provided by the...
Kemerlee Jackson Brown
Feb 17, 2025
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Kemerlee Jackson Brown, 33, resident of Columbia, died Monday, February 17, 2025, at her residence.
A memorial service will be conducted Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Jeff Kane officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday, February 24, 2025 from 4:00 PM until the service time at the funeral home.
Born...
Donald Lentz Galbreath
Feb 17, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Lentz “Gator” Galbreath, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, on February 17, 2025, at the age of 87. He transitioned to God’s eternal life surrounded by his family at his home. He was a dedicated retired lineman for CPWS and a cherished resident of...
Roy Henry Mitchell
Feb 16, 2025
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Roy Henry Mitchell, 93, resident of Culleoka, died Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Brad Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family...
Richard Glenn Jenkins
Feb 14, 2025
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Richard “Rick” Jenkins, 76, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, after battling cancer for several years.
Rick was born and raised in Russellville, Kentucky, to the late James Turner Jenkins and Annie Joyce Jenkins, where he met and married his wife, Sue Carol. While in Russellville, he began a long and admirable career with the Kroger Company. Kroger brought...
Faye Hancock Ingram
Feb 14, 2025
Murriel Faye Hancock Ingram, 95, passed away peacefully at her residence in Columbia, TN on Friday, February 14, 2025.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Pleasant Mount Cemetery with Brother Byrd Broyles officiating. Memorials may be made to the “Large Print Section” at Maury County Library 211 West 8th Street Columbia, TN 38401. Online...
John Ryan Massey
Feb 11, 2025
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John Ryan "JR" Massey, 20, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Marshall County from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM at South Gate Church of Christ with John Thomas and Jody Pritchett officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends...
Myrta Mae Weaver
Feb 6, 2025
Myrta Mae Smith Weaver, 80, resident of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.
No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born October 19, 1944 in Maysville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Bufford Smith and the late Thelma Smith. Mrs. Weaver enjoyed sewing,...
Erin LaCroix Tucker
Feb 6, 2025
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Erin Caroline LaCroix Tucker, 46, resident of Culleoka, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Kevin Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka. The family will visit with friends Thursday, February 13, 2025 from...
Mary Carolyn Fraser Delk
Feb 5, 2025
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Mary Carolyn Fraser Delk, 89, resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with David Morris, Brian Gregory and Harold Delk officiating. Burial will follow at Delk Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday February...
Denise Hooten
Feb 5, 2025
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Denise Pantall Hooten, 67, retired from General Motors and a resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Phil Pantall officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will...
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