Obituaries

Anita Karen Spencer Brooks

Anita Karen Spencer Brooks

Jan 9, 2025

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Anita Karen Spencer Brooks, 68, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be conducted at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 3-5pm, with services to follow at 5pm. Memorials may be made to Miracle League...

Richard Thomas Hill

Richard Thomas Hill

Jan 9, 2025

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Richard T. Hill, 88, of Columbia, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. An Arkansas native who devoted most of his working life to bettering the lives of children, Richard was the son of Pete and Oma Hill of Fort Smith, Ark., and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University and then earned...

Steve Howell

Steve Howell

Jan 4, 2025

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Stevan Harris “Steve” Howell, 73, retired owner and operator of Maury Construction Company and a resident of Santa Fe, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM at McCain’s Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jimmy Peyton officiating. Burial will follow in McCain’s Cemetery. The...

Carolyn Ann Ledman

Carolyn Ann Ledman

Jan 3, 2025

Carolyn “Kitten” Ledman of Franklin, Tennessee danced into the arms of Jesus on January 3, 2025. She loved friends and family deeply and expressed it at every opportunity. Kitten was a beautiful lady who never met a stranger, had a welcoming smile for everyone and brought energy and laughter to every occasion. She proudly introduced herself by her nickname, “Kitten”,...

Harold Wayne Richardson

Harold Wayne Richardson

Jan 1, 2025

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Harold Wayne Richardson, 72, former stock hand at Southern Livestock and other stock barns around the surrounding counties, and a resident of Culleoka, died peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery....

Vivian Elliott Connelly

Vivian Elliott Connelly

Dec 31, 2024

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Vivian Ruth Pilkinton Elliott Connelly, 92, former Maury County school teacher and a resident of Chapel Hill, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Life Care Center of Columbia.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Yerkes officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from...

Robert Shane Seagraves

Robert Shane Seagraves

Dec 27, 2024

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Robert Shane Seagraves, 55, Locomotive Engineer for Patriot and resident of Cornersville, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence. 

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Andy Harvey officiating. Burial will follow at Beechwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 4:00 PM...

Patricia Mabry Hulen

Patricia Mabry Hulen

Dec 27, 2024

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Mrs. Patricia Ann Mabry Hulen, 86, resident of Columbia and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away December 27, 2024 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Columbia, TN. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Highland Church of Christ with David Morris and John Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow at John Lay...

Nancy Davis Bone Scott

Nancy Davis Bone Scott

Dec 25, 2024

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Nancy Davis Bone Scott, 89, wife of William Harold Scott and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care. 

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Chris Bowhay officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery. The family will visit with...

Johnnie Sue Slaughter

Johnnie Sue Slaughter

Dec 25, 2024

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Johnnie Sue Hendrix Slaughter, 74, resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Adam Hendrix and Brenden Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday, December 31, 2024...

Doris Crowder Dye

Doris Crowder Dye

Dec 24, 2024

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Doris C. Dye, age 95, passed away peacefully, at her home on December 24, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1929, to Robert Edward and Drucilla Crumley Gordon Crowder. She grew up on her family farm in the Cedar Hill area of Hampshire, Tennessee. Doris graduated from Hampshire High School in the class of “1947”, where she...

Lee Seals Jr.

Lee Seals Jr.

Dec 22, 2024

Leroy “Lee” Seals, Jr., 72, a retired minister, and resident of Columbia, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at TriStar of Spring Hill. 

Born August 2, 1952 in Orange, California, he was the son of the late Leroy “Roy” Seals, Sr. and the late Phyllis Foster Seals. In 1970 Lee graduated from Orange High School, received his Bachelor in Theater from Cal...

Winston Thomas “Tom” Stevenson

Winston Thomas “Tom” Stevenson

Dec 22, 2024

Winston Thomas “Tom” Stevenson, 45, millwright journeyman for Boldt, and resident of Columbia, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home.

The family will visit with friends Friday, January 3, 2025 from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born August 20, 1979 in Hayward, California, he was the son of...

Mary Alice Johnson

Mary Alice Johnson

Dec 22, 2024

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Mary Alice Johnson, age 93, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

Born on November 28, 1931, in Columbia, TN, Mary was raised on her family’s farm. She graduated from Columbia Central High School and went on to marry Morris Johnson. Mary worked at McClellan’s Department Store and later retired after many...

Robert Scott Howell

Robert Scott Howell

Dec 20, 2024

Robert Scott Howell, 53, resident of Murfreesboro, died Friday, December 20, 2024 at Alive Hospice- Murfreesboro.

A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery. 

Born January 12, 1971 in Columbia, TN, he was the son of Janice Childrey Steriotis and the late Edward Howell. Mr. Howell was a former security guard for Mersen.

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Alvin Blocker

Alvin Blocker

Dec 20, 2024

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Cecil Alvin Blocker, 65, retired truck driver with First Express Trucking and a resident of Columbia, died Friday, December 20, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Randy Baxter officiating. Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery in the Hampshire Community. The...

Linda F. Morris (Neal)

Linda F. Morris (Neal)

Dec 19, 2024

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Linda F. Morris (Neal) passed peacefully on December 19 in her home in Mill Neck, NY with her Maltese “Sugar” in her arms and her daughter Grace by her side.

Linda was born in Springfield, Ohio May 5, 1942 to the late Doris Pearl Holt (dec.1984) and George Pierce Morris, Jr (dec.2015), and predeceased by her brother George Morris...

John Michael Weatherford

John Michael Weatherford

Dec 18, 2024

John Michael Weatherford, 36, resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his residence.

A graveside service will be conducted Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Polk Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Vassar officiating. The family suggest memorials may be made online to Place of Hope at placeofhopetn.com. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.

Born May 12, 1988...

Joyce Hickman Dugger

Joyce Hickman Dugger

Dec 18, 2024

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Joyce Ann Hickman Dugger, 83, resident of Spring Hill, TN died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Mt. Pleasant Rehabilitation Center. 

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Craig Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday, December 22, 2024 from...

Jeanette McMurtry Kelly Bridges

Jeanette McMurtry Kelly Bridges

Dec 16, 2024

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Jeanette McMurtry Kelly Bridges, 94, resident of Columbia, died Monday, December 16, 2024 at her residence.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Blevins and Dr. Marty Shadoan officiating. Entombment will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Saturday, December 21, 2024 from...

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