Sep 24, 2021

Justice Cornelia A. (“Connie”) Clark, age 71, passed away Friday morning, September 24, 2021, at her residence surrounded by family. She had the longest tenure of the Justices currently serving on the Tennessee Supreme Court, having been appointed to the Court in 2005. She was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 2010-2012. Justice Clark was devoted to her...

Sep 22, 2021

Jean Gregory Ray, 86, of Franklin, TN, passed away on September 22, 2021 in Franklin, TN.

Jean was born in Hartsville, TN to Opal and Francis Gregory on September 10, 1935.  She went to high school at Trousdale County High School in Hartsville, TN. She attended Middle Tennessee State University and Michigan State University on a music...

Sep 22, 2021

Michael (Mike) Paul Northern passed away surrounded by family on September 22, 2021. He was 64. A Spring Hill, Tennessee resident, Mike was born and raised in Providence, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Northern, and grandparents Lark (Fay) Northern and Herbert (Eva) Moore.  He will be forever remembered as a loving husband, son, father...

Sep 22, 2021

Paul D. Hollandsworth, age 86 of Spring Hill, TN passed away on September 22, 2021 at his home.  Paul was born in Franklin, TN to Bertha and Barkley Hollandsworth on January 23, 1935.  He attended school in Franklin, TN and was a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force.  Paul is preceded in death by his parents and...

Sep 21, 2021

Berdena Ann Edgington, age 64 of Franklin, TN passed away September 21, 2021. She was born in Portsmouth, OH. She was a hardworking woman who loved her family very much. She enjoyed painting and refurbishing furniture in her free time. Berdena was also an animal lover. Berdena is preceded in death by her mother, Francis Webb and daughter, Rikki...

Sep 21, 2021

Charles Donley Mealer, age 87 of Leipers Fork, TN passed away September 21, 2021. Donley loved fishing, golfing and was an avid reader. He loved telling stories about Puckett’s Grocery, the store he and his wife ran for many years. They also built and ran The Country Boy Restaurant in Leipers Fork from 1968 – 1981. He is survived...

Sep 20, 2021

Reba Louise Hood Warf, of Franklin, TN passed away Sept 20, 2021 at her residence. Reba was born in Williamson County to the late Howard L. Hood Sr. and Rose Hood. Reba graduated from Bethesda High School in 1942 and was the Class Valedictorian. She was a Homemaker and member of the Cowles Chapel United Methodist Church. Reba loved...

Sep 19, 2021

Evelyn Ann Jackson Holloway, 85, went home to be with the Lord on September 19,2021.  She was born on March 13, 1936, in Trimble, TN to William Paul and Maxine Tuten Jackson (Smith).   She was a graduate of East High School in Memphis, TN and then attended The University of Tennessee at Martin where she met and married the...

Sep 19, 2021

Barbara Jean Mueller, age 62 of Columbia, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Barbara was born in Sheboygan, WI on August 12, 1959, daughter of Jack & Margaret Ogez. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Allen Ogez and brother Jack Lloyd Ogez. Survivors include her daughter, Mandy Hargrove; son,...

Sep 19, 2021

Ernest “Wade” Quinn, age 49 of Watertown, TN passed away on September 19, 2021.  Graduated from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served during the Gulf War.  He was an employee of Bell Bank Mortgage.  Wade was a wonderful husband and father.  He loved Georgia Football.  Survived by: wife of three years, Beth...

Sep 18, 2021

Willard Wayne Erwin, age 72, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Franklin, TN.

Born in York, Alabama he was raised in Boligee, Alabama and attended Green County schools.

Wayne was retired and worked part time for Oak Valley Baptist Church where he faithfully served his Lord and Savior as a deacon, Sunday school member, mission...

Sep 18, 2021

Joel Darren Barker age 52, lifelong resident of the Burwood Community passed away September 18, 2021 at his home on Barker Road.  Joel loved the outdoors, NASCAR, riding motorcycles, jet skiing and snowboarding. He is preceded in death by his wife, Billie Sue “Baby Sue” Hagewood Barker; parents, Jack and Norma Barker and sister, Jenny Lynn Barker. Joel is...

Sep 17, 2021

Ned Wendell White, age 83, of Maury County, TN passed away on September 17, 2021. He was born June 27, 1938, in the family home at Theta, to the late Austin and Mabel White. They knew he would be extraordinary because he was born on a cold day in June, with the fireplaces lit.

Ned was preceded...

Sep 17, 2021

Burleigh “Burl” Thomas Newcome, age 50 of Franklin, TN passed away September 17, 2021. He was a native of Franklin, TN, and worked as an operator for Smyrna Ready Mix. Preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Thomas Newcome. Survived by, loving wife of 10 years, Donna Martin Newcome; sons, Justin Newcome, Zachery Marlin, Dennis (Sierra) Marlin; daughters, Kelly...

Sep 16, 2021

Marilyn Jane Wachstetter, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away September 16, 2021. She was born in Rushville, IN to the late I.B. & Hallie Long. She is preceded in death by her brother, Max Long and sister, Phyllis Beckner. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 64 years, Chuck Wachstetter of Franklin, TN; children, Dean (Patty) Wachstetter of...

Sep 15, 2021

David Hohenstern, age 75 was born to Elmer and Pearl Hohenstern in Hankinson, North Dakota.

On September 15th, 2021 David battled his last Goliath and won his victory in Paradise with his wife Joanne of 38 years by his side.

He was a mentor to many students during his tenure but his greatest accomplishments were...

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...