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Clark Lawrence

Clark Lawrence

Nov 15, 2020

Clark Edwin Lawrence, 69, of Abilene, TX went to see his Lord on November 15, 2020 at his home in Franklin, TN. Clark was born in Abilene, TX to Ronald and Jo Lawrence on October 17, 1951. He went to school at Cooper Highschool in Abilene, TX. He graduated from North Texas State University where he played football and won...

R.C. Smith

R.C. Smith

Nov 15, 2020

R.C. "Clifford" Smith, age 91 of Franklin, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Clifford was born October 26, 1929, in Bridgeport, AL, to Robert Calvin Smith and Ethel Crabtree McCullough. He moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1935 after the death of his father and remarriage of his mother. Clifford graduated from Central High School...

Marie Bennett

Marie Bennett

Nov 14, 2020

Marie Bennett Bentley, 88, of the Bethesda Community, passed-away on Nov 14, 2020. Marie was born in the Peytonsville Community of Williamson County to the late Jimmie D. Bennett Sr. and Beatrice Jay Bennett. She was a member of Thompson Station Baptist Church and the Bethesda Senior Citizens. She liked quilting and gardening. Marie was a wonderful homemaker and she...

Rose Copeland

Rose Copeland

Nov 14, 2020

Rose Marie Hauser Copeland, age 102 of Primm Springs, TN passed away November 14, 2020. Born in Memphis, TN to the late Fred & Louise Beelte Hauser. She was a lifelong devout Catholic. Rose is preceded in death by her husband, George P. Copeland. She is survived by her children, Susan Stoker, Elaine (Wayne) Tabor, George (Becky) Copeland and Richard...

Beulah Reed

Beulah Reed

Nov 12, 2020

Beulah Mai Veach Reed, age 88, of the Bethesda community passed away Nov 12, 2020 . Beulah was born in Williamson County to the late Lee Washington Veach and Sally Pearl Poteete Veach. She worked as a factory worker for many years and was a wonderful Homemaker. Beulah enjoyed Cooking for her family and all her many friends, she loved...

Bernie Howard, II

Bernie Howard, II

Nov 11, 2020

Local businessman, consultant, professor, husband, and father, Bernie Earl "B.J." Howard II, passed away on Wednesday, November 11 from complications related to COVID19. He was 57 years old. Mr. Howard was born on December 25, 1962 in Leesburg, Florida. After many years in Florida, he moved to Middle Tennessee where he was corporately employed before co-founding The Symphony Group where...

Daniel Passarella

Daniel Passarella

Nov 11, 2020

Daniel Henry Passarella, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Dan was born in Loretto, TN on January 9, 1950, son of the late Ralph & Louise Riddle Passarella. He was a longtime member of St. Philip Catholic Church, a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus & served his...

Joseph Bowman

Joseph Bowman

Nov 10, 2020

Joseph Hamilton "Jody" Bowman IV, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away on November 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Hamilton Bowman III and Virginia Colley McDaniel Bowman. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gilda Traughber Bowman; sons Joseph Hamilton Bowman V and his wife Emily; William Otis Brent Bowman and his...

William Taylor

William Taylor

Nov 10, 2020

William Howard Taylor, age 70 of Brentwood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. William was born in New Albany, MS on March 12, 1950 to the late Barnie & Helen Taylor. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Gayle Noland Taylor; children, Ryan (Erica) Taylor, Katelin (Sergio) Avila & Kayce (Drew) Gaw;...

Jimmie Bennett, Jr.

Jimmie Bennett, Jr.

Nov 8, 2020

Jimmie D. Bennett, Jr., age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away November 8, 2020 at his residence. Once gained national fame for riding horseback from Franklin, TN to California. Native of Williamson County and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Coast Guard which operated with the Navy during World War II. He served 28 years as...

Dorris Smithson

Dorris Smithson

Nov 8, 2020

Dorris Horton "Putt" Smithson, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away November 8, 2020. He was devoted to all of his family and friends, never met a stranger. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Putt was a self employed carpenter. Preceded in death by son in law, Todd Wilson, grandson, Tyler Wilson, parents, Patrick Henry and Mattie Sue Bennett Smithson, sisters,...

Patricia Lampley

Patricia Lampley

Nov 7, 2020

Patricia McEwen Lampley, age 70 of Lewisburg, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN passed away November 7, 2020. Retired Office Manager with Rock City Construction with 37 years of service. Pat was a licensed realtor where she and her husband were in real estate. Preceded in death by parents, Everard Leon and Dorothy Alice Barnes McEwen and sister, Loretta Sullivan...

Jason Lundy

Jason Lundy

Nov 6, 2020

Jason Nathanial Lundy, age 41 of Franklin, TN passed away November 6, 2020. Jason loved the outdoors and made many great memories exploring different parts of the country. Among his happiest times were spent traveling around the world with his "Adventure Team" of friends. They all loved whitewater rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, snowmobiling and camping. Jason loved Colorado and...

Maxie Daugherty

Maxie Daugherty

Nov 5, 2020

Maxie Roberta Green, 79, of Primm Springs, TN, passed away on November 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Maxie was born in Franklin, TN to Dora Elizabeth Givens Green and Joseph Clinton Green on May 27, 1941. She went to grade school wherever her mother taught, including Triangle Grade School. She also attended Hillsboro School in...

Diane McCall

Diane McCall

Nov 4, 2020

Diane Brewer McCall age 58 of Franklin, TN passed away November 4, 2020. Diane was a graduate of Franklin High School. She had a passion for training and riding horses, and she loved poodles. Diane is preceded in death by her father, William David Brewer and sister, Deborah Ann Stewart. She is survived by her husband, James McCall; mother, Margaret...

Bendena Reynolds

Bendena Reynolds

Nov 3, 2020

Bendena "Ben" Reynolds, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away November 3, 2020. Born in Owensboro, KY to the late Girtie Roy & Elizabeth Hancock. She is preceded in death by her husband, John M. "J" Reynolds, Jr.; brother, G.R. Hancock; sisters, Margaret Warren and Jeanine Viola Hancock. She is survived by her son, Jim (Kathy) Reynolds; daughter, Candie (Randy)...

Gary Claiborne, Sr.

Gary Claiborne, Sr.

Nov 3, 2020

Gary "Leon" Claiborne, Sr., age 77 of Fairview, TN entered into his everlasting life on November 3, 2020. He was a Christian, husband, father and grandfather "PaPa". He started working at Brentwood Country Club at the age of 19 in 1962 and retired in 2010. Member of Hillsboro Baptist Church where he liked to sing the old time hymns. Leon...

Kenneth Criblez

Kenneth Criblez

Nov 3, 2020

Kenneth Ray Criblez, age 63 of Brentwood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with his wife by his side. Ken was born in Findlay, OH, son of the late Donald & Martha Criblez. Ken was a member of the Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN & The Island Church in Orange Beach, AL....

Helen Wallenta

Helen Wallenta

Nov 3, 2020

Julia Jordan James, Advanced Practice RN, Family Nurse Practitioner for several rural health clinics in Marlboro County for over 20 years sponsored by Marlboro Park Hospital and Later by McLeod Physicians Associates of Florence SC and President of Beth Israel Congregation in Florence SC announces the death of her mother, Helen Jane Taylor Jordan Wallenta of Franklin, Tennessee. Helen died...

Dr. Hester

Dr. Hester

Nov 3, 2020

Dr. Ray Willis Hester, age 83 passed away November 3, 2020 and Jean Sallee Hester, age 83 passed away November 6, 2020. Dr. Hester and his wife of 62 years Jean, were both of Brentwood, TN. Dr. Hester graduated from Vanderbilt University with his M.D. and a specialty in Neurosurgery. He went on to practice in the Nashville area throughout...