Obituaries

George Edward Knox, Sr.

George Edward Knox, Sr.

Jan 25, 2022

George Edward Knox, Sr., age 98 of Murfreesboro died January 25, 2022. He was a native of Columbia, TN and was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathie Liles and his parents, Robert Grady Knox, and Brooxie Blocker Knox, brother, Tillman Knox. Mr. Knox was a member and song leader at the West Seventh Street Church of Christ in Columbia...

Larry Eugene Walters

Larry Eugene Walters

Jan 24, 2022

View Funeral Webcast Larry Eugene Walters, 77, owner of Larry Walters Livestock Hauling and resident of Columbia, died peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, January 24, 2022 in Manchester, Tennessee after a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rick Blevins and Deron Henry officiating. Burial will follow in...

Martha Anne Hood

Martha Anne Hood

Jan 23, 2022

Martha Anne Hood, 61, former owner and operator of Annie’s Cleaning Business and resident of Columbia, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at NHC Walnut Lane Columbia. Psalm 116:15, Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Kenny McFarlen officiating....

Gladys McMeen Woody

Gladys McMeen Woody

Jan 22, 2022

Gladys McMeen Woody, 100, homemaker, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her residence in the Santa Fe Community. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 2:30 P.M. at Santa Fe Cemetery with Reverend Ronnie Pittenger and Reverend Sherry Ladd officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. and Monday from 12:00 P.M. –...

Richard Edward Brown, Sr.

Richard Edward Brown, Sr.

Jan 22, 2022

View Funeral Webcast Richard Edward Brown, Sr., 90, resident of Franklin, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Williamson Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jim Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will...

June Nellums Kelley Gaskill

June Nellums Kelley Gaskill

Jan 21, 2022

View Video Tribute June Nellums Kelley Gaskill, 81, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at her home on Turkey Creek Road in Maury County. Alzheimer’s may have clouded her memories while on this earth, but she is now standing tall and singing praises with a full mind to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Funeral services...

James Elmer Lee

James Elmer Lee

Jan 20, 2022

James Elmer Lee, 88, of Greens Mill Road in Spring Hill, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 11:30 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research...

Kenneth Jeffery "Jeff" Brooks

Kenneth Jeffery "Jeff" Brooks

Jan 19, 2022

Kenneth Jeffery “Jeff” Brooks, 61, former Owner of Brooks Machine Company and resident of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center from complications to COVID. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Jeff Kane officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit...

Sue Haste Malone

Sue Haste Malone

Jan 18, 2022

View Funeral Webcast Sue Haste Malone, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on June 21, 1938 in Memphis, TN to Frances and Maurice Haste, she grew up in Cookeville, TN, graduating from Cookeville Central High School in 1956 as valedictorian and from Tennessee Tech in 1960, also as valedictorian. She married William...

Myrna Gaye Brooks

Myrna Gaye Brooks

Jan 15, 2022

Myrna Gaye Brooks, 75, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home The family will visit with friends Thursday from 4:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born September 20, 1946 in Maury...

Pamela Eaves Holloway

Pamela Eaves Holloway

Jan 15, 2022

View Funeral Webcast With great sadness we announce the passing of Pamela Eaves Holloway, 66, on January 15, 2022. Pam was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born to Randall and Sue Eaves in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating from high school, Pam started a career in banking where she met and married the love of her...

James Edward Hosse

James Edward Hosse

Jan 14, 2022

View Funeral Webcast James Edward Hosse, 68, long-time Welder for Tennessee Diesel, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor David Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, 180 Rose Hill Cemetery Road, Pulaski, TN 38478. The family will visit with...

Walter Wesley "Bubba" Henson, Jr.

Walter Wesley "Bubba" Henson, Jr.

Jan 14, 2022

Walter Wesley “Bubba” Henson, Jr., 69, retired owner and operator of Industrial Radiator Service, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Nashville. No funeral services are scheduled at this time. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born December 26, 1952 in Marshall County, he...

Ronald Louis Bailey

Ronald Louis Bailey

Jan 13, 2022

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mr. Ronald Louis Bailey, 74, a long time resident of Columbia, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Bailey will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Randy Baxter officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided...

Daphne Jodrey

Daphne Jodrey

Jan 11, 2022

Daphne Jodrey, formally of Paradise, Nova Scotia, Canada, passed away January 11, 2022, in Decatur County, Tennessee. A private ceremony, family memorial service will be held in Nova Scotia. Born on September 6th, 1960, Daphne was the daughter of Stuart and Hilda Purcell Jodrey of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Lona Mae Rochester Beard Westmoreland

Lona Mae Rochester Beard Westmoreland

Jan 11, 2022

Mrs. Lona Mae Rochester Beard Westmoreland, 81, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and a resident of Culleoka, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at Mooresville Baptist Church. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakeandnichols.com. The family suggests memorials be made to...

Wanda June Wade Smith

Wanda June Wade Smith

Jan 11, 2022

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Wanda June “Mimi” Wade Smith, 82, retired bride specialist for Ye Peddlar Gift Shop and resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt, Randy Owens, and Kelley Smith M.D. officiating. Burial...

Helen Anne Turman Day

Helen Anne Turman Day

Jan 9, 2022

View Funeral Webcast Mrs. Helen Anne “Nisty” Turman Day, 92, resident of Academy Lane, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services for Mrs. Day will be conducted Friday, January 14, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with The Reverend Chris Bowhay and The Reverend Thomas Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Churchyard....

Shirley Ann Zak

Shirley Ann Zak

Jan 9, 2022

Shirley Ann Zak, 69, former Vice President of Operations of United Pool Distribution, Inc. in Grove City, Ohio, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Select Specialty in Nashville. A Funeral Mass will be conducted Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 12:30 P.M. at Church of Nativity with Father Jerry Strange officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 11:30 A.M....

Mary Love Billington Timmerman

Mary Love Billington Timmerman

Jan 9, 2022

View Funeral Webcast Mary Love Billington Timmerman, 90, a resident of Spring, TX and former resident of Franklin, TN died January 9, 2022. A memorial service will be held at Woodmont Hills Church, 3710 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN on Thursday, February 3rd, at 9:30 AM. Visitation with the family will be at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home, 320 West 7th...