Obituaries

Wanda Fay Ambrose Holloway

Wanda Fay Ambrose Holloway

Dec 31, 2021

Wanda Fay Ambrose Holloway, 75, retired Dental Assistant for Dr. Andy Woodard died, Friday, December 31, 2021 at Life Care Center of Columbia. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday at 4:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Derek Hunter officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Ruby Madeline Mathis

Ruby Madeline Mathis

Dec 30, 2021

Ruby Madeline Mathis, 92, retired Librarian and Teacher, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living where she had her home for several years. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 2:30 P.M. at Green Hill Memorial Gardens, 5325 Cadiz Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. at Oakes &...

Donald F. Messmer, Jr.

Donald F. Messmer, Jr.

Dec 29, 2021

Donald F. Messmer, Jr., 83, died Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Per Don’s wishes, there will not be a visitation or funeral at this time. Instead, he has requested a Christian graveside service and burial at the family’s cemetery, Goose Pond Cemetery, in Scottsboro, AL at a time in the summer when family may be able...

George William Riley

George William Riley

Dec 18, 2021

George William Riley, 89, retired Control Board Operator for Occidental Chemical Company, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his residence in Williamsport. A family graveside will be held at a later date at Campground Cemetery. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born March 24, 1932 in Maury...

Lee Allen Hayes

Lee Allen Hayes

Dec 17, 2021

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mr. Lee Allen Hayes, 58, former baseball and football Coach for Maury County Schools and Columbia Academy, died Friday, December 17, 2021 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Graymere Church of Christ with Kirk Brothers, Joe Rhodes and John Thomas officiating....

Sandra Jean Price Gill

Sandra Jean Price Gill

Dec 16, 2021

Mrs. Sandra Jean Price Gill, 75, resident of Columbia, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at NHC Columbia. Born August 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Boyce Harold Price and the late Elsie Marie Taylor Price. She was married to Paul Gill whom preceded her in death on October 6, 2004. She is survived by her son, Steven...

Mary Joyce Bolton Brewer Adkison

Mary Joyce Bolton Brewer Adkison

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Joyce Bolton Brewer Adkison, 87, retired employee of Hardee’s and resident of Dickson, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Johnny Felker officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 11:00...

Barbara Ann Sweeney Bell

Barbara Ann Sweeney Bell

Dec 13, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Sweeney Bell, 75, a resident of Columbia, died Monday, December 13, 2021 at Magnolia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Bell will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with Allen Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at...

Jerry W. Kennedy

Jerry W. Kennedy

Dec 12, 2021

Mr. Jerry W. Kennedy, 87, retired co-owner and operator of Southway Auto Sales for nearly 50 years and a life long resident of Columbia, died Sunday, December 12, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service for Mr. Kennedy will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Randy Owens officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday...

Marilyn Lena Winnett

Marilyn Lena Winnett

Dec 9, 2021

Our beloved Marilyn “Nana” passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her son, Randall Ray Winnett. She is remembered by her daughter, Kimberly Ledbetter; son-in-law, Powell Ledbetter; her former husband, Marvin “Blackie” Winnett; her grandchildren, Davis Blackford and Alexa Blackford; her daughter-in-law, Kassie Winnett and her son, Levi Garrett; her dear friend, Kevin Johnson who...

Betty Jo Hardy

Betty Jo Hardy

Dec 9, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jo Hardy of Jackson, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior December 9, 2021. She was a resident of Jackson, Alabama for 16 years where she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She had many friends that she dearly loved. Mrs. Hardy was a native of Columbia, Tennessee, was the daughter of the late...

Freda Charlene Thompson Hughes

Freda Charlene Thompson Hughes

Dec 7, 2021

Freda Charlene Thompson Hughes, 64, retired Administrative Assistant for the State of Tennessee Department of Safety, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at her residence in Columbia. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Andrew Phillips officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. at Oakes &...

Jerry Watson Beck

Jerry Watson Beck

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Jerry Watson Beck, 86, resident of Old Zion Road died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at NHC Columbia. Funeral services for Mr. Beck will be conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Rush officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The...

Beatrice Lee Rea Matthews

Beatrice Lee Rea Matthews

Dec 6, 2021

Beatrice Lee Rea Matthews, 92, resident of Columbia, TN, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care. She has been living in Columbia since 2014. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Saturday at 12:00 P.M. at the Senter Funeral Home, 707 South Adams Street, Fulton, MS 38843. Burial will follow in Itawamba Memorial Gardens in Fulton,...

David Massey

David Massey

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. Charles David Massey, 67, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, who always made sure his family knew how much he loved them, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at Morning Pointe of Columbia after a brave battle with dementia. Funeral services for Mr. Massey will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Russ Adcox...

Roy Albert Osborne, Jr.

Roy Albert Osborne, Jr.

Dec 4, 2021

Roy Albert Osborne, Jr., 70, truck driver, died Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his residence in Culleoka. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 12:00 P.M. until...

Margaret Ellen Ellis

Margaret Ellen Ellis

Dec 2, 2021

Margaret Ellen Ellis, 75, owner of a Fruit and Vegetable Stand, died Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her residence in Columbia. Private family graveside services were held at Pleasant Mount Cemetery. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors assisted the family arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born March 18, 1945 in Maury County, she was the daughter of...

Betty Jo Crowe Bailey

Betty Jo Crowe Bailey

Dec 1, 2021

Betty Jo Crowe Bailey, 86, retired manager for Associates Finance and Washington Mutual Finance, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her residence in Spring Hill. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols funeral Home with Brother J.C. Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Monday...

Betsy Claire Cutter Wenn

Betsy Claire Cutter Wenn

Dec 1, 2021

Betsy Claire Cutter Wenn, 69, Resource Records Manager for HCA and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. An Eastern Star service will be conducted Saturday at 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home followed by a funeral service with Reverend Wilson Henderson officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:00...

Nancy Carolyn Johns

Nancy Carolyn Johns

Dec 1, 2021

Nancy Carolyn Johns, 77, retired employee of Maury Regional Medical Center and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 9:00 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Reverend Lang Ingrum officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home....

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