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Leon Reed, Sr.

Leon Reed, Sr.

Dec 23, 2024

Thomas Leon Reed, Sr. , October 2, 1925 – December 23, 2024 of College Grove, TN died peacefully at home to be with his Lord and heavenly family on December 23, 2024. His church, family, and friends were the love and light of his life. He loved the outdoors, telling stories, laughing, and fulfilled his wish to die living versus...

Alfred "Scott" Powers

Alfred "Scott" Powers

Dec 22, 2024

Scott Powers of College Grove, TN passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Williamson Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his Father, Lowry H. Powers, Jr and Mother, Doris M. Powers. Survived by his Wife, Susan Young Powers, son, Sheldon Powers and daughter, Courtney Powers Lent (Cameron), and Grandson, Sawyer Lent. Born in Nashville, TN on 11-20-1954. Graduated...

William Travis Haskins, Sr.

William Travis Haskins, Sr.

Dec 22, 2024

William Travis Haskins Sr., age 76 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 22, 2024, following a courageous, two-year-long battle with cancer.

Son of the late William Edward Haskins and Lila Lee Jett Haskins, Travis was born and raised in Columbia, Tennessee. After graduating from Columbia Central High School in 1966, he earned a B.A. in Education...

Robert Edward Schettler, Jr.

Robert Edward Schettler, Jr.

Dec 22, 2024

Robert Edward Schettler, Jr., lovingly known as Bob, Bobby, “Schettler”, Dad, passed away peacefully at his home in Franklin, TN, on December 22, 2024, at the age of 79.

Bob was born on December 13, 1945, in Knoxville, TN, to Robert Sr. and Elnora Schettler. He attended Holston High School and later earned his Master's degree from the University of Tennessee,...

Marilyn Adams Williams

Marilyn Adams Williams

Dec 22, 2024

Marilyn Adams Williams, age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, December 22, 2024. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Grafton Adams and the late Sara Poynor Adams. She spent her career as an accountant for the State of Tennessee, retiring after 41 years of service. She was a faithful...

Dorothy Ann Anglin

Dorothy Ann Anglin

Dec 21, 2024

Dorothy Ann Anglin, a beloved member of the Franklin community, passed away on December 21, 2024, in her hometown at the age of 74. Born on January 15, 1950, in Franklin, TN, Dorothy's roots were firmly planted in the soil of the community she cherished throughout her life.

As a devoted member of the First Baptist Church, Dorothy dedicated herself to...

Cameron Douglas Nichols

Cameron Douglas Nichols

Dec 20, 2024

Cameron Douglas Nichols, 52, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Friday, December 20 at his home in the Westhaven subdivision, where he and his loving wife, Lucy, have resided since 2004.

Cameron was a loyal husband to Lucy – happily married since 1998 - and loving father to son Walt (21) and daughter Evy (19). He is also survived by...

Mary Hutton Moore

Mary Hutton Moore

Dec 19, 2024

Mary Hutton-Moore

April 28th, 1940- December 19, 2024

Born to David and Mary Armstrong in Centralia, Kansas. In 1959 she married Lynn Hutton who predeceased her. Years later she met and married Allen Moore, who recently died in September 2024.

Survived by immediate family daughter, Debi Pitt (her son, Andy) son David Hutton (Kris Bagbey). A host of neices, nephews and the extended...

Joe Butler Pratt

Joe Butler Pratt

Dec 19, 2024

Joe Butler Pratt, age 53 of Franklin, TN passed away December 19, 2024. Joe was a native of Williamson County, TN and a member of New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church. He was a hard worker selling his firewood and he enjoyed meeting new friends. He loved riding horses, watching wrestling and watching Nascar. He was dedicated to his family and...

Catherine Christine Beckner

Catherine Christine Beckner

Dec 18, 2024

Catherine Christine Beckner, age 79, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Born on July 17, 1945, to the late John and Anna Litwin Charysz, Catherine lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends.

Catherine was an avid reader with an insatiable curiosity and a passion for learning. She found joy in the...

Christine Jessie Blair

Christine Jessie Blair

Dec 18, 2024

Christine Jessie Blair, age 96 of Franklin, TN, passed away on December 18, 2024 in Franklin, TN.

Christine was born in Fishing River, Manitoba, Canada to parents, Maksym and Yevdokiya Los on April 1, 1928. She attended Fishing River Public School. She fell in love with Lewis Townsend Blair, and they married on July 7, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. 

Christine led a...

Theresa Gail Fox

Theresa Gail Fox

Dec 18, 2024

Theresa Gail Fox, 75, of Franklin, passed away on December 18, 2024 in Nashville. 

Gail was born in Nashville to Robert Earl Todd and Maxine Lovey (Hickman) Todd. She went to school in Nashville and Chicago for a short time. She and Frank Eugene Fox married in Nashville and were married for 49 years. She graduated from Hume Fogg. She worked...

David Shannon Moran

David Shannon Moran

Dec 18, 2024

David Shannon Moran, born on February 6, 1945, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born to the late T.J. and Martha Moran in Nashville, TN, and raised in Franklin. David’s life was marked by his love of learning, community, and family. An avid reader, his curiosity and thirst for knowledge inspired others.

 David graduated...

Sheila Ivery Blackwood

Sheila Ivery Blackwood

Dec 17, 2024

Sheila Ivery Blackwood, a devoted nursing assistant and beloved family member, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at Maury Regional Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1959, in Franklin, TN, where she spent her formative years and built her life.

For many years, Sheila dedicated her career to caring for others as a nursing assistant in several nursing homes...

James Vernon Shell

James Vernon Shell

Dec 16, 2024

James Vernon Shell, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away December 16, 2024. He was born to the late J.C. and Pearl Crawford Shell into a family of six children. He graduated from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA in 1951 where he played football and baseball and was an Eagle Scout. Later, he served in the Navy during the Korean...

George Mason Beasley, Jr.

George Mason Beasley, Jr.

Dec 15, 2024

George Mason Beasley, Jr., 80, of Bradenton, FL, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Franklin, TN.

George was born in Logansport, IN to George Mason Beasley, Sr. and Mary Williamson on March 28, 1944. He attended Manatee High School in Brandenton, FL (class of 1962) and then graduated from University of South Florida in 1975, where he studied advertising and...

James Lynn Jackson

James Lynn Jackson

Dec 15, 2024

James “Jim” Lynn Jackson, age 82, of Franklin, TN, passed away on December 15, 2024. He was born in San Diego, California, to the late Alden and Melba Jackson. 

 Jim graduated from McCallum High School in Austin, TX. After high school, he graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in science and obtained his master’s and PhD in physical...

David Russell Lewis

David Russell Lewis

Dec 13, 2024

David Russell Lewis, 84, of Franklin, passed away on December 13th, 2024. David was born in upstate New York to Russell and Helen Lewis on October 7th, 1940. He attended Hermes High School and later continued his education in the United States Military. David worked in the technical field at IBM for many years until his retirement.

Dave was a decorated...

Martha Rhea Nelson Ring

Martha Rhea Nelson Ring

Dec 13, 2024

Martha Rhea Nelson Ring, age 84 of Brentwood, TN passed away December 13, 2024. Martha was a homemaker and a member of Brenthaven Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Martha was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Franklin Chapter No. 449. Preceded in death by husband, William Travis Ring. Survived by: son, Scott (Joanne) Ring; daughter, Karen (Paul Jr.) Pratt;...

Betty Pearl Griggs

Betty Pearl Griggs

Dec 13, 2024

Betty Pearl Griggs, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away December 13, 2024 at her home. She was a lifelong Williamson County resident where she spent her time as a farmer and homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, William & Josie Griggs; sisters, Maggie Griggs and Gracie Griggs; brothers, Gene Griggs, Glenn Griggs and Harold Griggs. Betty...