Obituaries

Claudell Robbins Parrott

Claudell Robbins Parrott

Nov 18, 2018

Claudell Robbins Parrott, age 87, long time resident of Columbia died peacefully on November 18, 2018 at Life Care Center surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 12:30 P.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Reverend Stacy Gonzalez officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols...

Edwin Bray "Eddie" Ferguson

Edwin Bray "Eddie" Ferguson

Nov 16, 2018

Edwin Bray “Eddie” Ferguson, 61, carpenter and resident of Blythe Circle, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Maury Regional Medical Center.A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday at 2:30 P.M. at Arlington Cemetery with Mark Purcell officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended...

Edwina Johnson Berlin

Edwina Johnson Berlin

Nov 10, 2018

Edwina Johnson Berlin, 82, retired employee of American Greetings in Franklin and resident of Lookout Drive in Columbia, died Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Cary Crews officiating. Burial will follow in Ring Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from...

Ray Edward Dotson

Ray Edward Dotson

Nov 10, 2018

View Funeral WebcastRay Edward Dotson, died Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his residence on Danbury Drive. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Joe Macer and Randy Baxter officiating. Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery with military honors provided by the Herbert Griffin American Legion Post #19. The family will visit...

Claudia Jean Spence Jack

Claudia Jean Spence Jack

Nov 9, 2018

Claudia Spence Jack, 75, of Columbia, Tennessee died peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 13, 1943, to Edna Frances Bell and Claude Pierce Spence. She married Billy Coleman Jack in Columbia on November 4, 1967. She graduated from Auburn University in 1965 with a bachelor of science degree in English education,...

Katherine Eileen Richards McDonald

Katherine Eileen Richards McDonald

Nov 9, 2018

View Funeral WebcastKatherine Eileen Richards McDonald, 90, Co-owner of McDonald’s Radiator and resident of Frye Road, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at The Reserve at Spring Hill. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Rose Hill Cemetery with Mike Cowart officiating. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements. The family suggests memorials...

Jerrel L. Lovett

Jerrel L. Lovett

Nov 9, 2018

Jerrel L. Lovett, 59, retired employee of Maury Regional Medical Center and resident of Westover Drive, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Charlie Norman and Russ Adcox officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with...

Doyle W. Sullivan

Doyle W. Sullivan

Nov 7, 2018

Doyle W. Sullivan, 93, farmer and longtime resident of Lick Creek in Primm Springs Community, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Wendell Ragsdale officiating. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American...

David Eugene Hassell

David Eugene Hassell

Nov 7, 2018

David Eugene Hassell, 60, retired freelance designer and resident of Hermitage, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018.A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at The Glade Church in Mt. Juliet with Mark Marshall, Michael Eubanks, and Bruce Grubbs officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M....

James Blaine Bloss

James Blaine Bloss

Nov 5, 2018

James Blaine Bloss, 63, retired employee of Occidental Chemical Company, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at his residence on Woodmont Drive. The family will visit with friends Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. The family suggests memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 223 Rosa L....

Ethyl Mae Peters Breese McKinley

Ethyl Mae Peters Breese McKinley

Nov 4, 2018

Ethyl Mae Peters Breese McKinley, 82, died Sunday, November 4, 2018, at her residence on Potter Drive surrounded by her loving family.The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery in Linwood, Pennsylvania at a later date. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.Born...

Gary Steven "Steve" London

Gary Steven "Steve" London

Nov 4, 2018

Gary Steven “Steve” London, 66, retired book salesman, died Sunday, November 4, 2018, at his residence in Columbia.A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at Highland Park Baptist Church with Dr. Archer Thorpe officiating. Military honors will be provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. –...

William Herman "Bill" Gemmell

William Herman "Bill" Gemmell

Nov 2, 2018

William Herman “Bill” Gemmell, 79, retired letter carrier and resident of Golf Club Lane, died Friday, November 2, 2018, at Maury Regional Medical Center.Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10:00 A.M. at First Family Baptist Church with Dr. Steve Livengood, Rev. Rick Blevins, and Noel Willems officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by...

Rachel Marie Alderson Foster

Rachel Marie Alderson Foster

Oct 29, 2018

Rachel Marie Alderson Foster, 80, retired employee of Harris Family Foodland, resident of Westover Drive, and later in life NHC Columbia, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at NHC Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with her son David Foster and Phillip Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery....

Marvin Clay Hunt

Marvin Clay Hunt

Oct 25, 2018

Marvin Clay Hunt, 48, life-long resident of Columbia and machine operator for Tim Steward Excavating, passed away suddenly Thursday, October 25, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Wendall Allman and Calvin Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00...

Louis Arwood Day

Louis Arwood Day

Oct 24, 2018

Louis Arwood Day, 89, retired owner and operator of Piggly Wiggly and resident of Academy Lane, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Father Chris Bowhay and Father Thomas Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Churchyard with military honors provided...

Vera Mae Andrews Wiley Daniels

Vera Mae Andrews Wiley Daniels

Oct 24, 2018

Vera Mae Andrews Wiley Daniels, 86, retired employee of Weather-Tamer, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at her residence on Poplar Street.Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Joe Macer and John Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 4:00 – 8:00...

Loyd Dean Fitzgerald

Loyd Dean Fitzgerald

Oct 23, 2018

Loyd Dean Fitzgerald, 84, a lifetime resident of the Theta Community, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Reverend Tommy Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the...

Betty JoAnn Griffin Sandefur

Betty JoAnn Griffin Sandefur

Oct 19, 2018

Betty JoAnn Griffin Sandefur, 80, retired employee of J. C. Penney, died Friday, October 19, 2018 at her residence on Maple Court.A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. at Polk Memorial Gardens with Andrew Phillips officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Condolences may be...

Marcelle Webb Mash

Marcelle Webb Mash

Oct 19, 2018

Marcelle Webb Mash, 94, homemaker and resident of Greenfield Bend Road, died Friday, October 19, 2018 at NHC Columbia. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Phil Mash officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Monday from 11:00 A.M. until service time at the...