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Edith Franz

Edith Franz

Feb 10, 2020

Edith Franz passed away in her sleep on February 10, 2020. Born in Enid, OK, her early years were very happy ones: playing with her sisters and cousins, well-loved by her parents and favorite aunts and uncles. A graduate of Enid High School and Wesley College of Nursing in Wichita, KS, Edith married J. Richard Franz in 1955. She enjoyed...

David Barnes

David Barnes

Feb 9, 2020

David Peter Barnes, age 42 of Brentwood, TN passed away February 9, 2020. Born in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Preceded in death by, mother, Mary Louise Hendon Barnes. Survived by; father, Peter Rowland Barnes, brother, Matthew (Megan) Barnes; Aunt, Jody Hendon; nephews, Brendan, Gregory and Zachary Barnes; and many other loving family members and friends.

Wayland Basford

Wayland Basford

Feb 9, 2020

Wayland D. Basford age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away February 9, 2020. Wayland retired with the US Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Basford and parents, George and Louise Morton Basford. Survived by his daughters, Heidi (Merle King) Fisher, Anna (Jason) Holloway and Katherine Basford; sons, Andrew (Karen) Basford and...

Gail Sorensen

Gail Sorensen

Feb 8, 2020

Gail R. Sorensen, age 66 of Franklin, TN, passed into the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2020, in Franklin after a long illness. Gail was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to Robert and Teresa Rohr. She married Eric Sorensen on May 26, 1973, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Gail owned a Christian performing arts center and dance studio which she...

Leslie Cook

Leslie Cook

Feb 7, 2020

Leslie Oliver Cook age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away February 7, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Cook; parents, Oren A. and Mary Fort Oliver and grandson, Lane Carter Farris. Survived by children, Will (Ellen) Farris, Mallie (Joe) Almon, Creighton (Lynn) Cook and Brad Cook; grandchildren, Liam and Morgan Farris, Lacey and Courtney Almon,...

Pamela Dugger

Pamela Dugger

Feb 7, 2020

Our beloved wife, Mom, sister and friend, Pamela Brown Dugger, 66, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at home in Franklin, TN after a short and valiant fight against cancer. Pam's life was dedicated to a family that she loved with all her heart, caring and adventurous friends, and to a tireless effort to help others. When she was on...

Sean Moss

Sean Moss

Feb 6, 2020

Sean Hennessee Moss, age 22 of Franklin, TN passed away February 6, 2020. His death is a heart-breaking loss to his family, friends and everyone who had the joy of being touched by his life. We will all miss having Sean with us but have incredible peace knowing that he is experiencing everlasting joy and love in Heaven. Where he...

Matthew Ren

Matthew Ren

Feb 5, 2020

Matthew Michael Ren, age 26 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Matthew was born in New Brunswick, NJ on June 29, 1993. Matthew graduated from Franklin High School in 2012 and attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He enjoyed electronics and a was a great fan of the Nashville Predators...

Minerva McGee

Minerva McGee

Feb 5, 2020

Minerva Ella McGee, age 93 of Franklin, TN. passed away February 5, 2020. Minerva retired as a Service Representative with Bell South Telephone Company. She is a lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Minerva was a member of the Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church and served as the church clerk for 30 years. She is preceded in death...

Jack Sherrill

Jack Sherrill

Feb 4, 2020

Jack L. Sherrill age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away February 4, 2020. Jack was a U.S. Navy veteran who served our country during World War II. Later in life Jack retired from Third National Bank/SunTrust Bank. Jack was a proud member of the American Legion for 75 years. He is survived by his loving companion, Darlene Couch and brother...

Marjorie Culberson

Marjorie Culberson

Feb 3, 2020

Marjorie "Liz" Elizabeth Culberson, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away February 3, 2020. Member of Big Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church. She loved to cook for her family and friends, enjoyed yardwork and most of all loved her grandchildren. Preceded in death by the love of her life for 50 years, Clifton Culberson; son, James William "Bubba" Culberson; parents, George...

Lou Hosford

Lou Hosford

Feb 3, 2020

Lou Ellen Tomlin Hosford, age 100, of Franklin, TN went to be with her Lord and her precious husband Jesse, Monday February 3rd, 2020. She was born on March 3rd, 1919, in the Bethesda Community of Williamson County TN. She was the 9th child of 10 children born to John Wesley Tomlin and Emma Ingram Tomlin. She was married August...

James Stokes

James Stokes

Jan 31, 2020

James (Jim) Guy Stokes, age 74 of Arrington, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2020. Jim was born in Yell Co, AR on May 11, 1945, son of the late Clark Allen & Lula Stokes. Jim's passion was fishing and traveling. President of Quorum Health Resources until retirement. He was preceded in death by...

Jason M.P.H.

Jason M.P.H.

Jan 31, 2020

Jason S. Lane, M.D., M.P.H., 45, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020 after battling brain cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Jason was born in Englewood, New Jersey to Martin and Phyllis Lane. He was an undergraduate at Emory University, where he met his wife. He was president of his fraternity, Delta Tau Delta. He received...

Dennis Pendergrass

Dennis Pendergrass

Jan 30, 2020

Dennis V. Pendergrass, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away January 30, 2020. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from CPS Industries after several years of service. His hobbies included working on cars and computers and he loved all types of music. Preceded in death by parents, John Smith and Geneva Juanita...

James Poynor

James Poynor

Jan 30, 2020

James Calvin Poynor, age 61 of Waverly, TN passed away January 30, 2020. Calvin was a native of Williamson County, TN and a graduate of Hillsboro High School in the Leipers Fork Community. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by father, James Beverly Poynor; grandparents, Ewin and Ida Peach Poynor and Ennice and Elise...

Marlyn Meredith

Marlyn Meredith

Jan 30, 2020

Marlyn Styles Meredith, 84, of Franklin, Tennessee, originally of Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 30th at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, with her family by her side. Marlyn was born in Farner, Tennessee to Robert and Mamie Styles, the 8th of 9 children. She grew up in Trion, Georgia, where she graduated from Trion High School....

Sharon Cline

Sharon Cline

Jan 29, 2020

Sharon Wilburn Cline, age 57 of Franklin, TN passed away January 29, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Virgil Doyle Wilburn. Survived by: husband of 17 years, Charles Terry Cline; mother, Margie Wilburn; daughter, Katie (Jim) Turman; stepchildren, Rachel Cline and Cameron Cline; grandchildren, Julia Turman, Jordyn Turman, Gideon Turman and Gwendolyn Turman; Aunt, Arvenia Wilburn and other aunts, uncles...

Velma Garner

Velma Garner

Jan 29, 2020

Joyce Bogle Garner age 83 of Nashville, TN passed away January 29, 2020. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Garner; parents, Joe and Ethel Summars; brothers, Grady Bogle, Odas Bogle, Andrew Bogle, Frank Bogle, Paul Bogle and L.B. Bogle; sisters, Bernice Lillard, Allie Cooley, Lucy Shehane and Mary Dutton. She is survived her son, David (Cyndi) Garner;...

Margaret Bond

Margaret Bond

Jan 27, 2020

Margaret Vantrease Bond, age 92 of the Bethesda Community passed away January 27, 2020. Born in Smith County to the late Solon and Eva Sarrett Vantrease. Margaret was a Teacher Aid with the Williamson County School System for twenty four years and a member of the Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her husband Franklin Bond and brothers, Solon...