Obituaries

Felicia Ann Sharp Hart

Felicia Ann Sharp Hart

Oct 28, 2019

Felicia Ann Sharp Hart, 60, was born July 19, 1959 on her Granddaddy Sharp’s birthday. She passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 in Montgomery, Alabama. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 12:30 P.M. at Bryant Cemetery in Mooresville Community, Tennessee. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. at...

Bette Sue Brannock Murphy

Bette Sue Brannock Murphy

Oct 28, 2019

Bette Sue Brannock Murphy, 92, retired 7th and 8th grade Science teacher at Whitthorne Middle School, died October 28, 2019 in Florence, Alabama where she made her home for the past few years. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Tony Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery....

Melissa Rose Burniston Bratton

Melissa Rose Burniston Bratton

Oct 27, 2019

View Funeral Webcast Melissa Rose Burniston Bratton, 35, of Columbia, passed away on October 27, 2019, after a very short but valiant battle with an aggressive brain tumor. She was the firstborn to Harvey and Maureen Burniston on November 11, 1983 in Boone, North Carolina. She was the oldest of three girls. Being the bigger sister to Michelle and Mallarie,...

R.D. Ledford

R.D. Ledford

Oct 27, 2019

R.D. Ledford, 93, retired electrician for Monsanto Chemical Company and resident of Columbia, died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Christine Penner officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion...

Eva Lee Perkins McMahan

Eva Lee Perkins McMahan

Oct 23, 2019

View Funeral Webcast Eva Lee Perkins McMahan, 102, retired hair stylist and resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Life Care Center of Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 4:00 at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Porter King officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. at the...

James Raybon Kelley

James Raybon Kelley

Oct 21, 2019

James Raybon Kelley, 82, beloved husband, father and step-father, died October 21, 2019 at Maury Regional Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.  Celebration of Life will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 pm at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Dale Ledbetter and Brian Tally officiating.  Burial will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin...

Blanche Jewel Sims Smith

Blanche Jewel Sims Smith

Oct 20, 2019

Blanche Jewel Sims Smith, 91, lifelong resident of Columbia, died Sunday October, 20, 2019 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:30 A.M. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Jeremy Butt officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of...

James W. "Bill" Wilson

James W. "Bill" Wilson

Oct 19, 2019

James W. “Bill” Wilson, 75, retired brush truck driver for the City of Columbia - Public Works Department and long- time resident of Columbia, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Rose Hill Cemetery with W.L. Culberson and Bobby Bradley officiating....

Betty Corinne Pinkleton Kelley

Betty Corinne Pinkleton Kelley

Oct 17, 2019

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast Betty Corinne Pinkleton Kelley, 87, long-time substitute teacher for Columbia Central High School, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her residence on Lion Parkway. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Clay Gentry and Dr. Rufus Clifford officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens....

Birdie Lee Dick Thompson

Birdie Lee Dick Thompson

Oct 15, 2019

Birdie Lee Dick Thompson, 84, former clerk for Stofel’s Boot Store, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her residence on South High Street. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 1:00 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Pastor Art McCormack officiating.  The family will visit with friends Sunday from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home....

Winnie Dean Bittle Elder

Winnie Dean Bittle Elder

Oct 14, 2019

Winnie Dean Bittle Elder - A faithful Christian, passed from this life on October 14, 2019 to the place that God has prepared for those who follow Him. Born to U.G. and Janie Bittle on October 31, 1931, she grew up in Munford, Alabama, with her brother, Ernest Bittle. She graduated Salutatorian from Munford High School in 1950 and instead...

M. Patterson Smith

M. Patterson Smith

Oct 14, 2019

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast M. Patterson Smith, known by all as Pat, was born on January 19, 1955 and departed this life on October 14, 2019. Although born in Birmingham, AL, he spent his life in Lewisburg, TN and Columbia, TN. He was the son of the late Marvin P. Smith, Sr. and the late Lola Irene Rawlinson...

Nancy Claudine Harris Pigg

Nancy Claudine Harris Pigg

Oct 12, 2019

Nancy Claudine Harris Pigg, 84, retired Clinical Phycologist for Mental Health Clinic, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at her residence in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Peter J. Whalen. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until...

Elizabeth Ann “Bette” Burnett Cole

Elizabeth Ann “Bette” Burnett Cole

Oct 9, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “Bette” Burnett Cole, 83, retired bus driver for the Maury County School System and longtime resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center.  Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice Compassus, 830 Hatcher Ln, Columbia, TN 38401. Condolences may...

Joe Thomas Kelley, Jr

Joe Thomas Kelley, Jr

Oct 9, 2019

Joe Thomas Kelley, Jr., 74, Certified Public Accountant and resident of Cross Bridges Road, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 4:00 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Pastor Jason Caddy and Dr. Rufus Clifford officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M....

Ruth Ann Hairston Franklin

Ruth Ann Hairston Franklin

Oct 6, 2019

Ruth Ann Hairston Franklin, 78, homemaker, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her residence on West 14th Street. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Chris M. Ball, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at...

Robin Lynn Miller

Robin Lynn Miller

Oct 6, 2019

Robin Lynn Miller, 66, resident of Columbia, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 7:00 P.M. at West 7th Street Church of Christ. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the church. Memorials may be made to West 7th Street Church of Christ, India...

Hazel Marie McMillen Beddingfield

Hazel Marie McMillen Beddingfield

Oct 4, 2019

Hazel Marie McMillen Beddingfield, 88, retired receptionist for Dr. Clay R. Miller, former sales clerk for Piggly Wiggly  , and resident of Columbia, died Friday October 4, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Wilson Henderson officiating. A graveside service will follow in Kirkland Cemetery...

David Earl Locke

David Earl Locke

Oct 2, 2019

View Funeral Webcast  Mr. David Earl Locke,94, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center. David was born the youngest son to Lindsey Locke, a blacksmith for the Illinois Central Railroad, and his wife Pearl Miller Locke on November 23, 1924 in Paducah, Kentucky. David weathered the hardest years of the Great Depression and survived the...

Claude Allen Craig

Claude Allen Craig

Oct 2, 2019

Claude Allen Craig, 82, retired English teacher and resident of Terrace Drive, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Life Care Center of Columbia. The family will visit with friends Monday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Private family graveside service will be held at St. John’s Churchyard. The family suggests memorials to Columbia Central...

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