Obituaries

Mary Magalene Mullins Auville

Mary Magalene Mullins Auville

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Magalene Mullins Auville, 67, retired employee of CSI, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her residence on Culleoka Highway. A graveside service will be conducted Friday at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Keith Auville and Danny Auville officiating. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born...

John Robert Gilbreath, Jr.

John Robert Gilbreath, Jr.

Jan 27, 2021

John Robert Gilbreath, Jr, 71, farmer and resident of Richardson Lane in the Southport community died Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He is survived by his wife Julie Hill Gilbreath, who cared for him through his long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Constance “Connie” Collison Gilbreath. John was born June 22, 1949 in...

Bobby Milton Harris

Bobby Milton Harris

Jan 27, 2021

Bobby Milton Harris, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 27, 2021, preceded in death weeks earlier by his wife of 64 years, Naomi Sisco Harris. Mr. Harris was a native of Hickman County, one of nine children born to Charles William Harris and Nancy Elizabeth Pace Harris. After graduating from Hickman County High School, Bobby served in the U.S. Army National...

William Thomas "Tom" Harmon

William Thomas "Tom" Harmon

Jan 24, 2021

William Thomas (Tom) Harmon of Columbia passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Maury Regional Hospital of complications from surgery. He was born November 19, 1949 and was proud to be a lifelong Maury County resident. He graduated from Columbia Central High School; Columbia State, and George Peabody College. He was a teacher for 25 years at Whitthorne Middle School...

Kevin Jay Hutton

Kevin Jay Hutton

Jan 24, 2021

Kevin Jay Hutton, 51, self-employed Mechanic, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his residence on West 8th Street. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born September 8, 1969 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he was the youngest of...

Dixie Coffey Toense

Dixie Coffey Toense

Jan 23, 2021

Mrs. Dixie Coffey Toense, 89, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Poplar Estates Assisted Living. She is survived by her brother, Fred Gauntt; daughter, Lynne Coffey Harrell; son, Tillman Coffey; granddaughter, Valerie Harrell; and grandson, Christopher Coffey. Dixie was born in Texas and moved to Columbia in 1952. Although Dixie’s Texas roots ran deep, she...

William Joseph Parchman

William Joseph Parchman

Jan 23, 2021

William Joseph “Billy” Parchman died January 23, 2021 at 66. He is survived by his fiancé Shelia Reece and her daughter, Lindsey Reece. He is also survived by a son, William Wesley (Michelle) Parchman of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A daughter Kristin (Jared) Crocker of Pascagoula, Mississippi. Five grandchildren, Chloe and Lilly Parchman of Tuscaloosa and Aubree Marin, Lincoln and Bishop Crocker...

Howard Thomas Foster

Howard Thomas Foster

Jan 23, 2021

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Howard Thomas Foster, 85, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his residence in Columbia, Tennessee. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Santa Fe Cemetery with Mark Thomas, Inize Jones and Lawrence Jackson officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M....

Brenda Kaye Petree Barnhill

Brenda Kaye Petree Barnhill

Jan 23, 2021

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mrs. Brenda Kaye Petree Barnhill, 75, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Alive Hospice – Murfreesboro. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Greg Daimwood officiating and members of the Columbia Fire Department Honor Guard. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday,...

Anthony Neal Kelley, Sr.

Anthony Neal Kelley, Sr.

Jan 19, 2021

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Anthony Neal Kelley, Sr., 55, retired shift leader and delivery driver for Domino’s Pizza, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence on Rainey Street. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Allen Lancaster officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family...

Mac E. South

Mac E. South

Jan 18, 2021

Mac Elvis South, a lifelong resident of Columbia, TN, passed away at the age of 83 on Monday, January 18th, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents and “the only woman he ever loved”, his wife, Dinah. He is survived by his three children, four grandchildren, three great grands, and if we are being completely honest, in his...

Mary Jean White Ivens

Mary Jean White Ivens

Jan 18, 2021

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mary Jean Ivens, 73, longtime resident of Columbia, died Monday at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tennessee, where she has made her home for many years. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Mike Bryan and Randy Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Hardison...

Michael Coleman Morton

Michael Coleman Morton

Jan 17, 2021

Michael Coleman Morton, loving husband, adored father and friend to all, passed away January 17, 2021. Mickey was born in Columbia, TN on December 5, 1953 to the late James and Giva Morton. He leaves behind a devoted and loving family, his wife, Debra Flowers Morton, daughter, Molly and son, Brian. Other survivors include, brother, Jim (Sonny) Morton, mother-in-law, Mattie...

Mildred Hill Coffman

Mildred Hill Coffman

Jan 16, 2021

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Mildred Hill Coffman born August 21, 1930 to Jim and Bertha Hill of Water Valley. The two-pound baby sister to three older brothers. The baby that was not supposed to survive through the night, thrived for 90 years. Everyone would agree she was feisty, spunky, energetic, and loving. Preceded in death by her parents,...

James Howard "Jim" Criswell

James Howard "Jim" Criswell

Jan 16, 2021

James Howard “Jim” Criswell, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Maury Regional Hospital from complications due to Covid-19. He was born on October 22, 1937, to John Henry and Cornelia Criswell and grew up in Lebanon, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marynelle Alsup Criswell, and his children John Michael Criswell and Karen Criswell Heard...

Robert Lynn Harris

Robert Lynn Harris

Jan 15, 2021

Robert Lynn “Kos” Harris, age 64, died Friday, January 15, 2021 after a ten-year battle with cancer. He was the youngest child of the late Flora and William Harris. He was born March 28, 1956 at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, where his father was stationed while serving in the United States Air Force. Robert lived in three countries...

Donald Eugene Sisk

Donald Eugene Sisk

Jan 14, 2021

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Donald Eugene Sisk, 86, retired employee of Monsanto Chemical Company, passed away at Lifecare Center of Columbia on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt and Ricky Clay officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will...

Floyd Waldo Stevick

Floyd Waldo Stevick

Jan 14, 2021

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Floyd Waldo Stevick, 89, Chief of Recruitment and Placement for the Department of Defense, Civilian Personnel, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:30 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Don Richey officiating. Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery with military honors provided...

Clyde Lewis Campbell

Clyde Lewis Campbell

Jan 13, 2021

Clyde Lewis Campbell, 72, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence on Skyview Drive. No 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 August 13, 1948 in Maury County, he was the son of the late Claude L. Campbell and the...

Hobert Earl Cathey

Hobert Earl Cathey

Jan 13, 2021

View Funeral Webcast Hobert Earl Cathey, 72, passed very peacefully to be with Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He had been living in his new home that Allen and Tennille built for him and was happy to be in Texas with them. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at Oakes & Nichols...