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Austin Isenberger

Austin Isenberger

Dec 27, 2021

Austin “Ike” Robert Isenberger, age 79 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Ike was born in Harrisburg, PA on January 20, 1942, son of the late Robert & Janet Isenberger.

Ike was an honored Air Force veteran, then after a 30...

Steven Wright

Steven Wright

Dec 27, 2021

Steven Ray Wright, age 56 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away December 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Billy & LaVerne Wright. When he wasn’t restoring antique cars and tractors, he enjoyed joking around and sharing his witticisms (or Wright-isms) with his many friends and family. He...

James Albert "Jab" Beard, Sr.

James Albert "Jab" Beard, Sr.

Dec 27, 2021

James Albert “Jab” Beard, Sr., age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away December 27, 2021.  Jab was born in Williamson County, TN and worked for several years in general maintenance with Battle Ground Academy.  He was an avid coon hunter and enjoyed repairing lawnmowers.  Survived by:  wife, Rebecca Logan Beard; son, James A. Jr. (Debbie) Beard; daughters, Brenda B....

Jack Hensley

Jack Hensley

Dec 27, 2021

Jack Douglas Hensley, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 27, 2021. Jack was born on August 22, 1932, to the late William Henry “Hank” and Syble Scarborough Hensley. Born in Fort Cobb, OK, the family settled in Drumright, OK where he excelled in basketball at Drumright High School. He received a full basketball scholarship to Tulsa...

Gladys King

Gladys King

Dec 26, 2021

Gladys Shadow King, age 94 of Brentwood, TN passed away December 26, 2021.  Gladys was born in Winchester, TN to the late John Washington and Kathryn Williams Shadow.  She was a retired teacher from Two Rivers Jr. High with fourteen years of service.  Member of Brentwood First Presbyterian Church.  Former member of the Ladies of the Hermitage.  Preceded in...

Gloria Morse

Gloria Morse

Dec 26, 2021

Gloria Jean Richards Morse Bolton, age 90 of Brentwood, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Gloria was born in Pinson, TN on June 30, 1931, daughter of the late Willie Lee & Mary Taylor Richards.  Gloria graduated from high school and went on to earn coursework towards a business associates...

Joanne Parkinson

Joanne Parkinson

Dec 26, 2021

JOANNE PARKINSON, 75 of Brentwood, TN passed away on December 26, 2021 in Franklin, TN. Joanne was born in Philadelphia, PA to Albert and Marie Parkinson on 02/05/1946. Joanne enjoyed golfing and bowling. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Marie Parkinson and brother Thomas. She is survived by brother Robert Sr. (Gail) and sister Linda,...

Kathryn Leonard

Kathryn Leonard

Dec 26, 2021

Kathryn Elaine "Kathy" Rainey Leonard, age 69, claimed her victory over prolonged illness and sprinted unencumbered into the arms of her Savior on December 26, 2021, surrounded by loving family and devoted caregivers. After a lengthy battle with a cruel neurodegenerative disease, she "finished the race and completed the task the Lord Jesus had given her - the task...

Dorris Nathan Spalding

Dorris Nathan Spalding

Dec 25, 2021

Dorris Nathan Spalding was born on May 24, 1939 and died on December 25, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Marisa Jo Spalding, son David Spalding (Kim), Bonus daughters, Marcella Dante, Janet Dies (Tim), Lisa Gregory (Johnny).  Grandchildren, Dustin (Jessica) Lauren (Ernest), Heather, Shannon (Ryan), Morgan (Tee) Joshua (Andrea). Great grandchildren, Zuri, Clarisa, Amado, Emma, Cooper, Ruthie, Forrest...

James Long

James Long

Dec 24, 2021

James Nathan Long, 70, of Franklin, TN, died December 24, 2021.

Graveside service and internment on January 5, 2022 at Mt. Olivet cemetery.  He was preceded in death by mother Beth Long and son Bill Long. He is survived by his father Bill Long, brother Gregg, sister Anna, granddaughter Emily, loving stepchildren, friends and family.

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Gloria Cherry

Gloria Cherry

Dec 23, 2021

Gloria Jean Banasiewicz Cherry, age 77 of Nashville, TN left this world on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

Gloria was born in Grenada, MS on February 23, 1944, the daughter of John (deceased) & Ruth Banasiewicz.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hughes Cherry.

Survivors include her daughters, Susannah Drake Beard...

Roy Bumpus

Roy Bumpus

Dec 23, 2021

Mr. Roy Gray Bumpus, age 89, of Spring Hill, TN passed December 23, 2021. He was employed as a sales associate with Home Depot and a former Building Manager with Brentwood United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Sarah Elizabeth Haynes and Homer Stem Bumpus; brother, James “Shorty” Bumpus; sister, Virginia Sanford. He is survived by, nephews, Ricky...

Glenda Harlow

Glenda Harlow

Dec 23, 2021

GLENDA FAULKNER HARLOW, passed away on December 23, 2021. She was a member of Brentwood Church of Christ. Glenda was an avid gardener but always took time for travel with Sam and their friends. The most special trip every year was the annual ski-trip for over ten years.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years,...

Martha Parsons

Martha Parsons

Dec 22, 2021

Martha “Charlene” King Parsons went to her heavenly home on December 22, 2021. Born December 30, 1933, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward King and Rhoda Carena Lindsey King, sisters, Josephine King and Ina Ruth King, brother, James Edward King, daughter, Patricia (Patty) Lee Parsons who passed away December 22, 2020, and son in law,...

Dennis Muth

Dennis Muth

Dec 22, 2021

Dennis Raymond Muth, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Marcus Pena. Survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Emily R. Muth; cherished children, Jason Muth and his wife Jill, Regina Hickman and Kimberly Hahn; fond brother, Ronald Muth and his wife Bobbie; forever loved grandchildren, Stephen Hahn, Paris Hahn,...

Jeffrey Rogers

Jeffrey Rogers

Dec 21, 2021

Jeffrey Michael Rogers, age 51, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on December 21, 2021. He battled against Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy, after his diagnosis in 2004.  Jeff was preceded in death by his brother, Frank W. Rogers IV “Tosh” who also passed away of MMD complicated by Gulf War Syndrome. Jeff is survived by his only child, son, Logan C....

Robert "Bobby" Walls

Robert "Bobby" Walls

Dec 21, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Dale Walls, age 77, passed away on December 17, 2021, in Hazel Green, Alabama. Bobby was born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee. Bobby served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War as a Military Policeman. He was a Master Carpenter by trade. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Walls and Fannie Howell...

Patsy Stratton

Patsy Stratton

Dec 20, 2021

Patsy May Harbsmeier Stratton, age 83 of Nashville, TN passed away December 20, 2021.  Patsy was raised in Louisville, KY and started her career as a model and also worked for WHAS-TV.  She moved to Nashville, TN and worked in retail with Castner Knott, Hechts, Profitt and Macy until her retirement.  Preceded in death by husband, Stanley Stratton; parents,...

Dr. Robert Hollister

Dr. Robert Hollister

Dec 19, 2021

Dr. Robert M. Hollister concluded his life of earthly service and went to be with the Lord on December 19th, 2021, at 6:30am.  A native of New Bern, NC, Dr. Hollister spent his childhood years in Korea, where his parents were Presbyterian medical missionaries.  After graduation from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, he joined the U.S. Navy in the...

William Marlin

William Marlin

Dec 19, 2021

William Herbert Marlin age 88 of the Harpeth Community passed away December 19, 2021.  Herbert was native of Williamson County and was raised on the family farm.  He was a graduate of Bethesda High School.  Retired Supervisor with Ford Glass Plant with thirty years of service.  After retirement, he loved farming and then joined his son, Mark with his...