Obituaries

Billy Joe Senter

Billy Joe Senter

Sep 14, 2024

Billy Joe Senter, 87, former longtime resident of New Cut Road in Columbia, died Saturday, September 14, 2024 at his granddaughter’s residence in Austin, Kentucky where he had made his home recently.

A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Philadelphia Cemetery on Fred White Road in Maury County with Rev. Jeff Kane officiating and...

Danny Stinnett

Danny Stinnett

Sep 12, 2024

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Danny Stinnett, 54, roadway mechanic for CSX, and resident of Hampshire, died Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday September 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Ben Diles and Greg Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Worley Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday,...

Billy Sherrell Greenfield

Billy Sherrell Greenfield

Sep 12, 2024

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Billy Sherrell Greenfield, 90, resident of Nashville, died Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday September 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with David Greenfield officiating. Burial will follow at Jones Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday, September 16, 2024 from 10:00 AM to...

Raymond Harding “Ray” Morrow Jr.

Raymond Harding “Ray” Morrow Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Raymond Harding “Ray” Morrow Jr., 77, retired employee for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and resident of Culleoka, died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday September 11, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Wilkes Cemetery with Troy Dugger and Jimmy Burton officiating. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and...

Brenda Harris Tune

Brenda Harris Tune

Sep 6, 2024

Brenda Joyce Harris Tune, 73, and resident of Columbia, died Friday, September 6, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center

A graveside service will be held Wednesday September 11, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. 

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Dr. Sami Badie Naddy

Dr. Sami Badie Naddy

Aug 30, 2024

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Dr. Sami Badie Naddy, 59, father, husband, son, and beloved pharmacist of Columbia, died Friday, August 30, 2024 surrounded by his whole family at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after an ongoing battle with multiple health issues. Selfless from the day he was born until his final breath, he prolonged his suffering 3 days to improve the lives of...

Aloha Marie Caudle

Aloha Marie Caudle

Aug 30, 2024

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During the early hours of August 30, 2024, one of God’s most cheerful servants won the victory over cancer and laid down her armor to run into heaven and meet her Savior face to face. Aloha Marie Caudle was many things, but loyal friend, devoted wife, and fierce Mom were the three things that defined her. Even as...

Helen Morgan Brunson

Helen Morgan Brunson

Aug 28, 2024

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Helen Morgan Brunson, age 95, longtime resident of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her home.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeff Morgan and Mike Eagle officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery in...

Vera Rose Allen

Vera Rose Allen

Aug 28, 2024

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Vera Ann Rose Allen, 81, resident of Columbia, TN died August 28, 2024 at her daughter’s residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Ryan Tatham officiating. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Friday, August 30, 2024 from 5:00...

Bethany Hickman Brothers

Bethany Hickman Brothers

Aug 25, 2024

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Bethany Carol Hickman Brothers, 66, wife of Mark Lynn Brothers and resident of Antioch, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. 

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Kane  officiating . The family will visit with friends from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M....

Gwendolyn Montgomery Creager

Gwendolyn Montgomery Creager

Aug 24, 2024

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Gwendolyn Marie Montgomery Creager, age 69 of Estill Springs passed away August 24, 2024 surrounded by her closest caregivers, her husband, daughter, sister, best friend and housekeeper. It was a blessing she could come home and be around the people she loved in a peaceful environment in her sanctuary space.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 29, 2024...

John Franklin Cochran

John Franklin Cochran

Aug 22, 2024

John Franklin Cochran, 83, retired heavy equipment operator for Monsanto and resident of Primm Springs, died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Life Care Center of Centerville. 

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday August 25, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Glenn Richardson officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00 P.M. until the time...

Mildred Cox Grissim

Mildred Cox Grissim

Aug 21, 2024

Mildred Cox Grissim, 97, longtime resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Life Care Center of Columbia.

A private graveside service will be conducted Monday, August 26, 2024 at Polk Memorial Gardens with Rev. Rick Elsey officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. 

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John Michael Nagy III

John Michael Nagy III

Aug 18, 2024

John Michael Nagy III, 62, a resident of Cornersville, Tennessee ended his journey on earth on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.

His family will visit with friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home 320 West 7th Street Columbia, TN 38401. Online condolences may...

Walter Scott

Walter Scott

Aug 16, 2024

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Walter Scott, 64, resident of Cornersville, died Friday, August 16, 2024 at his sister’s residence in Columbia.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. David Buffaloe officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 5:00...

Henrietta Smith Dooley

Henrietta Smith Dooley

Aug 14, 2024

 

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Henrietta Smith Dooley, 89, former owner and operator of Henri’s on the Square, and resident of Columbia, TN, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at NHC Columbia.

A Memorial service will be conducted Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Graymere Church of Christ with John Thomas officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday, August 23, 2024 from...

R. E. Duncan Jr.

R. E. Duncan Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

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R.E. Duncan Jr., 84, former resident of Duck River TN, passed away on August 14, 2024 at NHC Maury Transitional Care after an extended illness.

A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Judge Bobby Sands officiating. The family will visit with friends beginning at 1:00 p.m....

Brian William Safian

Brian William Safian

Aug 12, 2024

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Brian William Safian, 77, retired Medical Technologist for Centennial Medical Center, and resident of Burns, TN, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Steve Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Stand Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin...

Gary Joe Reece Hendricks

Gary Joe Reece Hendricks

Aug 11, 2024

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Celebrating the life of a great man who touched so many hearts. Joe Hendricks was very much a loved brother, father, husband, poppa, and friend. Joe was also the greatest card maker with a caring message for all of life’s special milestones. 

He will forever be remembered and loved here and in Heaven. We will strive to make Heaven...

Danny Lee Buie

Danny Lee Buie

Aug 10, 2024

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Danny Lee “Dan” Buie, 78, husband of Carolyn “Nita” Williams Buie, resident of Columbia and preacher for Jones Chapel Church of Christ, went home to the Lord Saturday, August 10, 2024 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Perry Henegar, Jerrie...

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