Obituaries
Harold Raymond Ferguson
Aug 4, 2024
Harold Raymond Ferguson, age 71, died peacefully at his home, on Sunday August 4th, 2024 while surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Harold was born in Flint, Michigan, June 25th, 1953. While attending Flint Central High School he became an Eagle Scout. He started his career with GM in 1976 at Fischer Body in Flint. In 1987 he transferred to...
Charlie Workman
Aug 4, 2024
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Charles David “Charlie” Workman, 78, resident of Culleoka passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at South Gate Church of Christ with Joe Macer officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with...
Jeff Johnson
Aug 3, 2024
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Jeffery Glenn Johnson, 50, died Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM at Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jimmy Peyton officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the church.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box...
Janice Anita Polk Goodgine
Aug 1, 2024
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Janice Anita Polk Goodgine, 74, wife of Tom Fortenberry, retired employee of South Central Bell, and resident of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother J. J. King officiating. Burial will follow in...
Elizabeth Rainey Chapman
Jul 30, 2024
Elizabeth “Scooter” Fishburn Rainey Chapman, 92, longtime resident of Pulaski and Lewisburg, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at The Gardens of Poplar Estates Senior Living in Columbia.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Beechwood Cemetery in Cornersville. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com. Memorials may be made to Beechwood Cemetery Association c/o Judy...
Myrna Joy Cheek Jett
Jul 28, 2024
Myrna Cheek Jett, 87, wife of Clayton M. Jett and lifelong resident of Columbia, died Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
Visitation with Myrna’s family will be on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 from 11:00 AM till 1:00 pm at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at 1:30 PM at Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka, TN with...
Martha Turner Matthews
Jul 28, 2024
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Martha Matthews, 100, retired secretary of Joseph Brown Elementary School and resident of Scott Hollow Road, died at home Sunday, July 28, 2024. She and her twin Mary, were born on March 15, 1924, to Harry Elliott Turner and Alleyne Estes Turner. The inseparable “Turner twins” graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1942 and lived their entire...
LTC William Jasper Carden III, U.S. Army Retired
Jul 27, 2024
William Jasper Carden III, 75, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, July 27, 2024, for life everlasting with his Savior. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jacalyn Lee; daughter, Kelly A. Carden; son Kyle M. Carden (Kim); brother Charles T. Carden (Dianna). He is preceded in death by his parents William Jasper Carden, Jr. and...
Fred Barran Hanson
Jul 27, 2024
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Fred Barran Hanson, 82, retired owner of FBH & Associates, and resident of Chattanooga, died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Ricky Clay officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion...
Janie Sanders
Jul 27, 2024
Martha Jane “Janie” McCormack Sanders, 71, trauma nurse for Skyline Medical Center, died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her residence in Nashville. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 5:00 PM...
Ray Fisher Davis
Jul 25, 2024
Ray Fisher Davis, 86, retired Director of the South Central Health Agency, and resident of Columbia, died Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his residence.
Visitation will be conducted Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born March 1, 1938 in Swifton, Arkansas, he was the son...
Martha Cothran Sharp
Jul 24, 2024
Martha Rai Cothran Sharp, 86 care giver to her brother and resident of Mt. Pleasant, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehab.
Born January 10th, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Willie N. Cothran Sr., and the late Gladys Pearl Roberts Cothran. Martha Rai, lovingly known as “Mott” was raised on a...
Martha Bryant Snedegar
Jul 23, 2024
Martha Bryant Snedegar, 90, former Nurse for Life Care Center, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her residence in Columbia.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Oakes and Nichols Funeral home from 4:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M. Online condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Martha was born on May 5, 1934 in Maury County to...
Thomas Melvin Hight, Sr.
Jul 23, 2024
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Thomas Melvin “Tommy” Hight, Sr., 87, well-known local insurance agent for Shelter Insurance Company died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at NHC Maury Regional Transitional Care, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM at South Gate Church of Christ with John Thomas, Ashley Brown, and Charles Kirkland. Burial will follow in...
Sondra Clay Stofel
Jul 22, 2024
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Sondra Jane Clay Stofel, 84, received her angel wings and found peace from the horrible disease of dementia, on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with David Stofel and Ricky Clay officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit...
Patricia Anderson
Jul 20, 2024
Patricia Anderson, 75, resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her residence.
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park, family and friends are welcome. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Pat, as her friends knew her, was born on August 6, 1948 in...
Elaina Jamison McMinnis
Jul 19, 2024
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Elaina Jamison McMinnis, 34, Probation/Parole Officer 3 with the State of Tennessee Department of Correction, died Friday, July 19, 2024 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems in Lawrenceburg from the results of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM at West 7th Street Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Polk...
Matthew Jewel Harrington
Jul 18, 2024
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Matthew Jewel Harrington, 34, resident of Lynnville, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024 two days short of his 35th birthday.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Brother Darren Dugger, from the Tree of Life Church, officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from...
James Butler “J.B.” Long
Jul 15, 2024
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James Butler “J.B.” Long, 98, long time resident of Columbia, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at The Bridge of Columbia Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Andrew Phillips and Mike Kesler officiating. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by...
Shirley Jean Bunting
Jul 13, 2024
Shirley Jean Spires Bunting, 71, long-long resident of Columbia, and retired store manager for McDonalds, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. at Loyal Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Swango officiating.
The family suggests memorials may be made...
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