Obituaries

Rev. Charles E. Blythe

Rev. Charles E. Blythe

Apr 21, 2019

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast On Resurrection Sunday, April 21, 2019, Rev. Charles E. Blythe, beloved and long-time pastor of First Assembly of God in Columbia, Tennessee, entered his heavenly home. Brother Blythe was born in Memphis on January 9, 1949, to Rev. Earl and Ruby Nell (Webb) Blythe. In 1970 he graduated with honors from Central Bible College...

Ophelia Ann Loftin Phoenix

Ophelia Ann Loftin Phoenix

Apr 19, 2019

Ophelia Ann Loftin Phoenix, 93, resident of Sunset Drive, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at NHC Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3:30 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Ted Burleson and Mike Kesler officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2:30 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to West...

William Hardy Loyd

William Hardy Loyd

Apr 18, 2019

View Funeral Webcast  William Hardy Loyd, 79, longtime educator, mentor, and coach, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at his residence in Santa Fe, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Loyd will be conducted Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Santa Fe Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday from 3:00 p.m. to...

Neil Kirk Goodman

Neil Kirk Goodman

Apr 17, 2019

Neil Kirk Goodman, 74, longtime owner and operator of Goodman Floor Covering, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence on Polk Lane. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Dr. Dean Blackburn Priest

Dr. Dean Blackburn Priest

Apr 17, 2019

View Funeral Webcast Dr. Dean Blackburn Priest Sr. of Searcy, AR went home to be with his Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 after patiently battling a muscle disease for 16 years. He was born on May 5, 1939 in Columbia, TN to Curtis and Frances Priest. He married his sweetheart Carolyn Pogue on June 27, 1959 and...

Alton B. Fulbright

Alton B. Fulbright

Apr 16, 2019

Alton B. Fulbright, age 93, peacefully passed away at home in Culleoka, TN on April 16, 2019. Born March 3, 1926 in Fairplay, SC. Al, or Bill, as known by his family and friends, was a man of integrity, compassion and of great humor. He proudly served his country and is a Navy veteran of WWII. He is preceded in...

Vida Gene "Genie" Taylor White

Vida Gene "Genie" Taylor White

Apr 14, 2019

View Video Tribute Vida Gene “Genie” Taylor White, 72, former resident of Oakwood Drive, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Poplar Estates. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 3:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Eddie Rogers officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 2:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. A...

Jeffrey Herc Bolton

Jeffrey Herc Bolton

Apr 14, 2019

Jeffrey Herc Bolton, 67, retired State of Tennessee Director of Economic Development, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 14, 2019 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 1:30 P.M. at McCains Cemetery with Joe Barker and Houston McCandless officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Oakes &...

Mark Wayne Bland

Mark Wayne Bland

Apr 10, 2019

Mark Wayne Bland, 50, resident of Roy Sellers Road, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Columbia. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday at Vest Hall on the Columbia Academy Campus from 11:00 A.M – 2:00 P.M. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. The family suggests memorials to Columbia Academy, 1101 West 7th Street,...

Edith Dillehay Haney

Edith Dillehay Haney

Apr 9, 2019

Edith Dillehay Haney, 89, longtime resident of the McCain’s Community in Maury County, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Clark and Steve Boshers officiating. Burial will follow in Allen Cemetery in the Caney Springs Community of...

Kacy Hope Young

Kacy Hope Young

Apr 9, 2019

Kacy Hope Young, 32, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at her residence on Finch Court. A memorial service will be conducted Friday at 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends Friday from 5:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born December 6, 1986 in...

Clady Irene Sesler Jones

Clady Irene Sesler Jones

Apr 8, 2019

Clady Irene Sesler Jones, 87, resident of Rainey Street, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at NHC Lewisburg. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Dr. Eric Hogstrom officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at...

Cecil Blair Pogue

Cecil Blair Pogue

Apr 6, 2019

Cecil Blair Pogue, 88, lifelong resident of Hampshire Pike, died Saturday April 6, 2019 at his residence in Hampshire, TN. Funeral Services for Mr. Pogue will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Hueston Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Worley Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 19. The family...

Robert Dallas Bell

Robert Dallas Bell

Apr 5, 2019

Robert Dallas Bell, 95, retired employee of Cranford Lumber Company and resident of Greenfield Bend Road, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Steve Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in Greenfield Bend Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday from...

Zula Elizabeth McClain

Zula Elizabeth McClain

Apr 4, 2019

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast  Zula Elizabeth McClain, 80, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at her residence on West Fork Road in the Mt. Joy Community. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Mark King officiating. Burial will follow in McClain Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Sunday...

Lorene Ida Tuckerman Zumbrunn

Lorene Ida Tuckerman Zumbrunn

Apr 3, 2019

Lorene Ida Tuckerman Zumbrunn, 85, retired employee of Electrical Systems Company, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at her residence on Fry Branch Road in Lynnville. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 6:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Blake Hawthorne and Reverend David Wood officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 3:00 P.M. until...

Silvia Darlene Anglin Jack

Silvia Darlene Anglin Jack

Mar 30, 2019

View Video Tribute View Funeral Webcast  Silvia Darlene Anglin Jack, 64, homemaker and resident of Sunrise Drive, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 6:00 P.M. at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jeff Kane and Chaplain Lyndell Propst officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 4:00 P.M....

William Drake "Billy" Stanfill, Sr.

William Drake "Billy" Stanfill, Sr.

Mar 27, 2019

William Drake Stanfill, Sr., 90, life-long resident of Columbia, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with John Vaughan and Judge Bobby Sands officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion...

Eris Marie Davis Crafton Ledford

Eris Marie Davis Crafton Ledford

Mar 26, 2019

Mrs. Eris Marie Davis Crafton Ledford, 91, longtime resident of Sunset Drive, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jerry Kirk officiating.  Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00–8:00 P.M. and Saturday...

Robert "Bobby" Dale Fricks

Robert "Bobby" Dale Fricks

Mar 25, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Dale Fricks, 69 years, passed away March 25, 2019 at the VA hospital in Nashville, TN. Bobby was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on February 10, 1950 to Robert Jefferson and Dorothy McCloud Fricks. He lived most of his life in southern Illinois and was a resident of Columbia, Tennessee as of last year. Bobby was extremely honored...

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