Obituaries

Dr. Joe Wheeler High, Jr.

Dr. Joe Wheeler High, Jr.

Jul 22, 2020

Dr. Joe Wheeler High, Jr, 92, passed away July 22, 2020. He was the son of the late Joe Wheeler and Lillian Patterson High Sr., of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Greer High; sons Dr. Ben (Sherry), Stephen (Karen), Dr. Gregory, and Jeff (Dawn) High; grandsons, Austin (Jenny), and Nathaniel High; granddaughters, Sarah High Goins...

Francisco Javier Cervantes

Francisco Javier Cervantes

Jul 22, 2020

Francisco Javier Cervantes, 52, resident of Columbia, died Wednesday July 22, 2020 in Columbia. No services for Mr. Cervantes are scheduled at this time. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences maybe extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born March 11, 1968 in Degollado, Mexico, he was the son of Pascual Cervantes, Sr. and Isidra Herrea Cervantes....

Kenneth Max Karpel

Kenneth Max Karpel

Jul 21, 2020

Kenneth Max Karpel, 63, retired from the United States Navy, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his residence. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 2:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with a Masonic service at 5:00 P.M. Private burial will be held at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Pegram. The family suggests memorials...

Wavey Dale Hileman

Wavey Dale Hileman

Jul 21, 2020

Wavey Dale Hileman, 90, retired Lab Tech for Berkline Corporation and former resident of Spears Lane, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care. A private family graveside service will be held at Polk Memorial Gardens with Walter Clot officiating. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online...

Linda Faye Jones

Linda Faye Jones

Jul 21, 2020

Linda Faye Jones, 68, retired from Tennessee Farm Bureau, died after an extended illness, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her sister’s home in Lynchburg, Tennessee Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols with Reverend Frank Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Friday from 11:00 A.M....

Randy Darrell Blocker, Sr.

Randy Darrell Blocker, Sr.

Jul 21, 2020

Randy Darrell Blocker, Sr., 72, retired employee of Union Carbide, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his residence. A celebration of life will be conducted Thursday from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born March 19. 1948 in Maury County, he was the son of the late Ottis...

Chestine Parrish Oliver

Chestine Parrish Oliver

Jul 18, 2020

View Funeral Webcast View Video Tribute Columbia native Chestine Parrish Oliver, 75, passed on from this life at 12:55am on July 18, 2020 at her home in Hillsboro, TN just outside Manchester. Chestine was born June 2, 1945 in Maury County, TN, to the late Chesley and Carrie Parrish. She will be greatly missed by all those who love her....

Anise Jackson Brown McGowan

Anise Jackson Brown McGowan

Jul 15, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Anise Jackson Brown McGowan, 93, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Brian Talley officiating. Burial will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 P.M. -8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The...

Lori Ann Testerman Bisalski

Lori Ann Testerman Bisalski

Jul 13, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Lori Ann Testerman Bisalski, 55, former employee of King’s Daughter’s School, and former resident of Columbia, died Monday, July 13, 2020 at her residence in Guntown, Mississippi. A funeral service will be conducted Friday at 6:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends Friday from 5:00 P.M. until service time at...

Reba Jewell Huckaby Jones

Reba Jewell Huckaby Jones

Jul 11, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Reba Jewell Huckaby Jones, 88, longtime resident of Trousdale Lane, died Saturday at The Bridge of Columbia. A private family service will be held Sunday at Oakes & Nichols that will be webcast and posted at www.oakesandnichols.com. The family will visit with friends and have a public graveside service Sunday at 4:45 P.M. at Jones Cemetery. Oakes...

Shannon Sloan Gilchrist

Shannon Sloan Gilchrist

Jul 10, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Shannon Sloan Gilchrist, 73, resident of Columbia, died Friday at Williamson Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 2:30 P.M. at Graymere church of Christ, with Jack Gilchrist officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday, July 13, 2020, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M....

Maude Elizabeth Winnette Parks

Maude Elizabeth Winnette Parks

Jul 10, 2020

View Tribute Video View Funeral Webcast Maude Elizabeth Winnette Parks, 89, homemaker and former longtime resident of Columbia, died Friday at Belvedere Commons in Franklin after suffering from dementia for several years. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Barbara Johnston officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 P.M....

Larry Levan Cheatham

Larry Levan Cheatham

Jul 10, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Larry Levan Cheatham, 81, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Terry Peery and Brother Doug Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from...

Teena Dawn Andrews

Teena Dawn Andrews

Jul 6, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Teena Dawn Andrews, 58, resident of Lebanon, died Monday at her residence. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Locke. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Condolences...

Audrey Evelyn Pickard Morgan

Audrey Evelyn Pickard Morgan

Jul 3, 2020

Audrey Evelyn Pickard Morgan, 100, retired employee of Department of Human Services and resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 4:00 P.M. at Zion Presbyterian Churchyard with Chaplain Eddie Rogers officiating. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. The family suggests...

Jerry Lane Russell

Jerry Lane Russell

Jul 3, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Jerry Lane Russell, 82, retired owner and operator of several Subway franchises, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence in Columbia. A graveside service will be conducted Friday at 2:00 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Eddie Rogers officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors...

Robert James "Bobby" Young

Robert James "Bobby" Young

Jul 1, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Robert James “Bobby” Young, 77, retired employee of Occidental Chemical Company and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Williamson Medical Center.Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00...

Richard Donald "Don" Minnigan

Richard Donald "Don" Minnigan

Jun 30, 2020

View Funeral Webcast MINNIGAN, Richard Donald “Don,” age 91, of Nashville, Tennessee, died peacefully on June 30, 2020. Don was born in the city of New York (Queens), New York on June 28, 1929. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Minnigan “Tom”; his mother, Wilhelmina (Koehler) Minnigan “Minnie”; his brothers, Thomas Lee Minnigan “Tom”; Joseph Woodrow Minnigan...

Mildred Morrow Parker

Mildred Morrow Parker

Jun 30, 2020

View Funeral Webcast Mildred Morrow Parker, 86, homemaker, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her residence in Columbia. Private family services will be conducted Sunday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Elder Stephen Morrow and Elder Randy Dastrup officiating. Burial will follow in the Morrow Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Morrow Cemetery Fund, c/o Alvin Morrow, 4645 Love...

Jamie Anthony "Tony" Harris

Jamie Anthony "Tony" Harris

Jun 26, 2020

View Tribute Video View Funeral Webcast Jamie Anthony “Tony” Harris, 55, resident of Zion Crossings Court, died Friday at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Joe Bowers officiating. Burial will follow in Goshen Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00...

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