Paul Locke

Jan 24, 2021

Paul Claybrook Locke was born December 2, 1932, the eldest son of Sam and Dora Locke. He passed from this world into eternal life on January 24, 2021. He attended Hume Fogg Technical School, Nashville, Tennessee, graduating in 1951. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from George Peabody College, Nashville, in 1957, and his Master of Arts in Accounting,...

Helen White

Jan 24, 2021

Helen Murdaugh White, 86, of Franklin, TN, passed away at home in the loving presence of her family on January 24th, 2021 after an extended illness. Helen was born in Columbus, Georgia, to Herschel Victor Murdaugh, Sr., and Helen Whaley Murdaugh on April 16, 1934. She spent her childhood in Griffin, GA, Rock Hill, SC, and Orangeburg, SC. After graduating...

Michael Gentry

Jan 23, 2021

Michael C. Gentry, age 69 of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 23, 2021. Michael retired from the Williamson County School System. Michael loved to collect antique Chevrolet vehicles, was an avid fisherman, devoted UT Vols football fan and had a huge passion for music that he loved to share with his family. He is preceded in death by his...

Donald Gregory

Jan 23, 2021

Donald Ray Gregory age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away January 23, 2021 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thurman Lee and Thelma Elizabeth Cottom Gregory. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Ellis Gregory; son, Kent (Wanda) Gregory; daughters, Karen King, Jill Vaughn, Lisa (Steve) Breen; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. A Memorial...

Dr. Lilly, Sr.

Jan 23, 2021

Dr. James (Jim) Aaron Lilly, Sr., 92, of Thompson's Station, TN passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2021 of natural causes at home surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Mason County, West Virginia to Jason Granville Lilly and Maple Byus Lilly on December 16, 1928. After graduating from Huntington East High School, he moved to Washington, DC...

Jeraldyne Reed

Jan 22, 2021

Jeraldyne Messer Burt Reed, age 86, passed away January 22, 2021. She was born in Lawrenceburg, TN. Moved from Green Hills, TN to Franklin, TN in 2004. She was a member at First Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN. Preceded in death by, parents, Elbert and Arlena Roberts Messer, son, John Burt, son-in-law, Jimmy Darnell, sisters, Dene Hawkins, Linda Wagner, and...

Hargis Bowling, Jr.

Jan 21, 2021

Hargis Bowling, Jr, beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2021. He was fondly called by family members as Junior and J. Hargis resided in Brentwood, Tennessee for many years. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hargis Sr. and Martha (nee Howard), and brother, Larry. Hargis is...

Emma Templeton

Jan 21, 2021

Emma Jean Bumbalough Templeton, 83, of Franklin, TN passed away on Jan. 21, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN. Jean was born in Cookeville to Otis C. and Martha L. Johnson Bumbalough on Feb. 15, 1937. She went to school at Cookeville. She married Joe G. Templeton on June 10, 1956 in Cookeville, TN. She was a homemaker and stay at home...

Jennifer Newsom

Jan 20, 2021

Jennifer Dawn Newsom, age 49, of Franklin, TN passed away January 20, 2021 in Nashville, TN after an extended illness. Jennifer was born in Gadsden, AL and was employed in Medical Sales. She was a 1989 Graduate of David Lipscomb High School and a 1994 Graduate of Lipscomb University. Jennifer was a very compassionate and benevolent sprit person who was...

Richard Clifton, Sr.

Jan 20, 2021

The Lord called a muster alert and Richard Rowe Clifton, Sr. reported present on January 20, 2021. The 85-year-old beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and hero was surrounded by his family as he stepped to the arms of his Lord and savior. Richard was both hard and kind, he valued family, God, country, and hard work. He loved his...

Jamie Mitchell

Jan 20, 2021

James "Cuttin" Dennis Mitchell, age 56 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away January 20, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Jamie was born and raised in Williamson County. He worked with Franklin Heating and Cooling for 25+ years. Jamie is preceded in death by his father, Frank Willie Mitchell; sister, Jennifer Griggs; brothers, Tony and Robert Mitchell. He...

Thomas Bush, Sr.

Jan 20, 2021

Thomas Michael Bush, Sr. age 67, of Cane Ridge, TN passed away Wednesday January 21, 2021 in Nashville, TN after an extended illness. Michael was born in Lebanon, TN and was retired from sales with Sunbeam Bread Company. He was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church and he enjoyed Collector Cars and Nascar. Michael loved his family dearly and he...

Leslie Sutton

Jan 19, 2021

Leslie Bradley Sutton, age 55 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 after passing away unexpectedly in her home. Leslie was born in Oak Ridge, TN in 1965, youngest daughter to Lois Szluha. She went to school in Oak Ridge and attended college at The University of Georgia. She worked as a...

Virginia Knickelbein

Jan 19, 2021

Virginia Genevieve (Stephansen) Knickelbein died on January 19, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee at age 94. She was born January 3, 1927 to Eyvind and Gertrude Stephansen in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Tuley High School in Chicago, Virginia met August Knickelbein at Margie's Candy Shop and they were married on August 16, 1947. In the years that followed, they celebrated...

Ella Geasley

Jan 18, 2021

Visitation Details

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 10:00am - 11:00am, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Service Information

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 11:00am, Williamson Memorial Gardens

Interment Details

Williamson Memorial Gardens

Betty Buford

Jan 18, 2021

Betty Jo Beasley Buford, 81, of Franklin passed from this life on January,18 2021. The daughter of Paul Overby Beasley and Mary Ellen Conner Beasley. Betty was raised in Williamson county, TN. Betty was a 1957 graduate of Franklin High School. After graduation, she began her first and only job at Williamson County Bank (which later became Bank of America)...

Tammy Lemay

Jan 17, 2021

Tammy Lynn Lemay, age 51 of Nashville, TN passed away January 17, 2021. She was a 1987 graduate of Franklin High School. Tammy is preceded in death by her father, Robert Allen King, Sr.; brother, Robert Allen King, Jr.; son in-law, Chad Miller; mother in-law, Linda Lemay. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Michael Lemay of Nashville,...

Robert Bennett

Jan 17, 2021

Robert (Bob) Steely Bennett, age 77, died unexpectedly January 17, 2021 in Nashville, TN. He was born September 15, 1943 in Stamford, TX, the son of John McKinney Bennett, Jr. and Vera Steely Bennett. Bob graduated from Texas Tech University in 1966 with a degree in Accounting. He had a long and successful career as a database architect retiring in...

Charles Gore, Sr.

Jan 17, 2021

Charles Earl Gore, Sr., age 66, a lifetime resident of Franklin, TN, passed away January 17, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family, after an extensive battle with cancer. After graduating from Battle Ground Academy, Charles received his bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He started his banking career with Williamson County Bank and continued his passion for serving...

Dana Holloway

Jan 15, 2021

Dana Shirl Holloway, age 57 of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on January 15, 2021. Dana entered the U.S. Navy in 1981 serving at Naval Submarine Base Pearl Harbor. She achieved the rate and ranking of Petty Officer second class "Legalman" (LN2) where she worked with Judge Advocate General (JAG) Lawyers supporting operational readiness issues of the Navy and its...