Sep 14, 2021

Margaret Veronica Sommo, age 78 of Franklin, TN, passed away September 14, 2021. Preceded in death by, her husband, Giovanni Sommo, parents, Charles and Marie Josephine Pascarelli Petermann. Survived by, daughter, Cristina Sommo, sister, Anna Dotti and niece, Marie Dotti. A Graveside service will be conducted 3:00PM Friday, September 17, 2021, at Williamson Memorial Gardens with Jim Taylor officiating. Visitation...

Sep 14, 2021

James Michael “Mike” Peay, age 57, of Franklin, TN passed away September 14, 2021, after a brief illness. Mike was born in Franklin, TN and was a long- time resident of Williamson County. He was the son of the late Seth Thomas Peay, Sr. and Alice Walls Smith. Mike owned and operated Construction Ventures in Franklin for the last...

Sep 13, 2021

Carla Lea Polk Witt, age 60 of Franklin, TN passed away September 13, 2021. Carla was a retired Registered Nurse with Williamson Medical Center with over 25 years of service. She was currently serving as Magistrate for Williamson County. Survived by: husband, William A. "Bill" Witt; sons, Phillip (Christina) Witt and Lee (Kenzie) Witt; grandchildren, Easton, Hudson and Everly; sisters,...

Sep 12, 2021

Sara D. “Sadie” Wade age 80, went to be with Jesus on September 12, 2021.

Sadie was a loving wife, dedicated mother and a loyal friend. Her smile and laugh could light up a room and she could have you belly laughing with the best of them with a funny story.  Her contribution to our community will...

Sep 11, 2021

Patsy Neblett Moran age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away September 11, 2021. She graduated from Bardstown High School, Ward Belmont Women's College and received her master's degree from Peabody College. She is survived by her loving daughter Georgianne, son in law William, two nephews Pat and Kenny and family friend Emily. She was a lover of animals by supporting...

Sep 10, 2021

Wesley Wayne "Buddy" Victory, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away September 10, 2021. Buddy was a Christian man who was a great encourager and always willing to extend a helping hand. He was a sinner saved by grace and he tried to extend that grace to others that he felt so blessed to have been given. Buddy cherished his...

Sep 9, 2021

Tommy E. Bynum, age 62 of Spring Hill, TN passed away September 9, 2021. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Thomas & Juanita Bynum. Tommy was a family man with the biggest of hearts. He loved his family well and loved the Lord the same. He was known for his slapstick one-liners and consistent infectious...

Sep 9, 2021

Luther Allen Chrisman, Jr., age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away September 9, 2021. Allen was born and raised in Williamson County, TN. He graduated from Franklin High School and was a member of the high school band. Received his Associates Degree of Architecture from Columbia State Community College. His career included heavy equipment operator and road construction. During the...

Sep 9, 2021

Nancy L. King, age 77 of Franklin, TN passed away September 9, 2021. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Louise Ivey; husband, Raymond King and daughter, Linda King. She is survived by her daughters, Mona Jackson and Kay (Charlie) Howell; son, Raymond King, Jr; six grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. A graveside...

Sep 7, 2021

Wade Arnold Savage, Jr., age 86 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Wade was born in Nashville, TN on January 26, 1935, son of the late Wade & Dorine Savage. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Savage & son, Tracy Savage. Survivors include his children; Pam (Gary)...

Sep 7, 2021

John Richard "Dick" Rinker, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away September 7, 2021. Dick was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as an Airborne Ranger before becoming a public-school teacher in Medford Lakes NJ for nearly 30 years. He retired and moved to Franklin TN more than 20 years ago where he was active in his...

Sep 5, 2021

Johnny Marion Sears passed away peacefully in his home in Franklin, TN, on Sunday morning, Sept.5, with his son, Jason, at his side. Mr. Sears was 88 years old. John was born on Nov. 17, 1932, to Ada Warf and Walter Eugene Sears, in rural southwestern Williamson County, growing up farming with his father, who also served as a justice-of-the-peace...

Sep 5, 2021

Robert Ewell "Bobby" Morgan, age 82 of Kingston Springs, TN passed away Sept 5, 2021. Bobby was born in Robertson County, TN to the late Ewell Monroe Morgan and Reba Gladys Collier Morgan. He was a Construction Superintendent. Bobby loved cooking, word search books, Green Bay Packers, No. 9 Chase Elliott, grilling on holidays and loved traveling to Colorado and...

Sep 4, 2021

Joe Howard Lillard age 83, of Franklin, TN passed away September, 4, 2021. Joe retired from Colonial Baking Co after 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bernice Lillard and sister, Mary Alice Lillard. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary King Lillard; son, Joe Howard Lillard, Jr; daughter, Nelda (Brad)...

Sep 4, 2021

Malachi Johnson, Jr. age 66 of Eagleville, TN passed away September 4, 2021. Malachi was a Deacon and member of Leipers Fork Primitive Baptist. He owned and operated Johnson Disposal for 40 years (1980-2020). Malachi is preceded in death by his parents, Malachi and Evie Johnson and sister, Wilma Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years,...

Sep 4, 2021

Robert "Poppy" Burr age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away September 4, 2021. Robert was born in Nashville, TN to the late Morris and Johnnie Burr. Robert retired from BellSouth with over 32 years of service. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kaylen Marie Burr and grandson, Robert Tallant Burr. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Sandra...

Sep 4, 2021

Jeffrey Thomas "Jeff" Maxwell, age 57, of the Bethesda Community, passed away Sept 4, 2021, at Williamson Medical Center. Jeff was a resident of Williamson County all his life and was the son of the late James Madison Maxwell, Jr. and Ruby Jean Tomlin Maxwell. He started working at a young age for the family business, Maxwell Sledge Construction, where...

Sep 3, 2021

Daniel Christopher Carter, age 52, of Columbia, TN, passed away in Maury Regional Medical Center on Friday, September 3, 2021. Daniel was born in Franklin, TN to Don and Linda (Beasley) Carter on January 21, 1969. Daniel was a loving father and a devoted friend. He enjoyed working with his hands and was a master of many trades. Starting in...

Sep 2, 2021

James Lawrence Nicks, age 68 of Franklin, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2021. James was born in Bowling Green, KY, on April 17, 1953, son of the late Lyle & Lucille Nicks. He graduated as a pharmacist from the University of Kentucky. He owned the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Franklin, TN, for 20...

Sep 2, 2021

Roger L. Tomlin, 72, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Mattoon, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 2nd, 2021. He will be remembered for his fervent love of the Lord, God's Word, and sharing his love and his faith with everyone he met. He was born in Decatur, IL. He graduated from Millikin University in 1971...