Obituaries

Joe Willie Duvall, Sr.

Joe Willie Duvall, Sr.

May 3, 2019

View Funeral Webcast  Joe Willie Duvall, Sr., 85 resident of Columbia, died Friday May 3, 2019 at NHC Columbia. Funeral services for Mr. Duvall will be conducted Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes and Nichols with Bradley Dugger and Dr. Rufus Clifford officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends Monday from 4:00...

Edgar Lee Deason

Edgar Lee Deason

May 3, 2019

Edgar Lee Deason, 82, longtime resident of Creek Trail, died Friday May, 3, 2019 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care. Funeral Services for Mr. Deason will be conducted Monday at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Mike Dawson, Pastor Steve Livengood, and Pastor Rick Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. The family will...

Douglas Ewell "Doug" Boehms

Douglas Ewell "Doug" Boehms

May 1, 2019

Douglas Ewell Boehms, 83, passed from this life on May 1, 2019. Visitation will be held at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home Sunday, May 5th from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.. A private family burial will be held at Little Lot Cemetery in Hickman County. Memorials can be made to Little Lot Methodist Cemetery, 6784 Little Lot Cemetery Road, Lyles, TN...

Tina Denise Williams Crews

Tina Denise Williams Crews

Apr 30, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Tina Crews announces her passing after a brief illness. Tina will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 26 years, Larry and their beautiful 8 year old daughter, Natalee. Tina is preceded in death by her Father, Donald Lee Williams, and is survived by her Mother, Martha Jane Williams, and her...

Bruce B. Maley

Bruce B. Maley

Apr 24, 2019

Dr. Bruce B. Maley, 73, a pediatrician whose care for children and families spanned 44 years of U.S. Navy service and private practice in Jackson, died Wednesday, April 24, in Columbia, Tenn. He practiced for 37 years in Jackson at the Children’s Clinic. With his wife, Phyllis, he moved to Columbia in 2015 after retiring. Visitation will be Saturday, April...

Earl Lee Beckenbach

Earl Lee Beckenbach

Apr 23, 2019

Earl Lee Beckenbach, 48, lifelong resident of Maury County, died Tuesday April 23, 2019 in Davidson County. A celebration of life for Mr. Beckenbach will be conducted Saturday May 18, 2019 at The Rebel, 307 Riverside Drive Columbia, TN 38401. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born September 1, 1970 in Columbia, he was the son of the late...

Earl Pettus

Earl Pettus

Apr 21, 2019

View Funeral Webcast  Beloved husband and father Earl Pettus passed away at his home on Sunday, April 21, 2019 after an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Wilson Henderson officiating. Private family entombment will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American...

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...

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 &...

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...

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...