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Howard Gatlin

Howard Gatlin

Dec 16, 2019

Howard Ewing Gatlin went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019. Howard was preceded in death by his son, John Scott Gatlin; his parents, Glendon and Jessie Hughes Gatlin; and loving in-laws, Houston and Elsie Burke Naron. Brother, James David Gatlin. He survived by his devoted wife, Helen Alagriar Naron Gatlin of 41 years; daughters, Julia (Allen) Koehler,...

Lewis Nelms, Jr.

Lewis Nelms, Jr.

Dec 15, 2019

Lewis Randall "Randy" Nelms, Jr. age 61 of Franklin, TN passed away December 15, 2019. He retired after 27 years from Farm Bureau where he was the Vice President of Customer Service. Randy is survived by his wife of 29 years, Leigh Anne Nelms of Franklin, TN; sons, Mitchell Lewis (Brooklyn Pavao) Nelms of Palm Desert, CA and Jordan Lee...

Rose Wilson

Rose Wilson

Dec 15, 2019

Visitation Details

Thursday, December 19th, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm, St. Philip Catholic Church

Service Information

Thursday, December 19th, 2019 3:00pm, St. Philip Catholic Church

Olympia Tillman

Olympia Tillman

Dec 14, 2019

Olympia Stephanides "Stephie" Tillman, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away December 14, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Diomedes & Eugenia Stephanides; son, Richard C. Tillman; grandson, John S. Tillman; and brother, Dr. Marcus Stephanides. Survived by children, David J. (Natalie) Tillman of Canton, OH, Jane Ann Tillman (Allen) Mirse of Franklin, TN and Drew R. (Amelia) Tillman of...

Douglas Nichols

Douglas Nichols

Dec 14, 2019

Douglas Bryan "Doug" Nichols age 76 of Franklin TN where he was born at Dan German Hospital in 1943. Doug was a Civil Engineer Associate with the Metro Airport, Water Management Services in Franklin, TN and Alley & Associates. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maxie and Pearl Nichols and brother, William Max Nichols. Doug is survived by...

Clara Sweeney

Clara Sweeney

Dec 12, 2019

Clara Amy Page Sweeney, age 96 of the Bingham community, passed away December 12, 2019. Member of Heritage of Church of Christ. Preceded in death husband, Fred Lee Sweeney, Sr; son, Fred Lee Sweeney, Jr; parents, Leslie and Amy Page; sister, Aileen Page Sullivan and brothers, George and Paul Page. Survived by sons, David Sweeney and Don (Frances) Sweeney; grandchildren,...

Joyce Crotzer

Joyce Crotzer

Dec 12, 2019

Joyce Dunn Crotzer, age 77 of Lebanon, TN passed away December 12, 2019. Joyce was born in Nashville, TN and was a Homemaker. She is preceded in death by parents; Lenny and Mildred Louise Scott Dunn, daughter, Debra Crotzer Boykin; twin brother, Jackie Crotzer; granddaughter, Lori Crotzer and brother, Billy Dunn. Survived by; son, Richard (Rachel) Crotzer; sisters, Martha Brady,...

John Harper

John Harper

Dec 12, 2019

Visitation Details

Saturday, January 4th, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Service Information

Saturday, January 4th, 2020 2:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Erma Jones

Erma Jones

Dec 11, 2019

Erma Lee Needham Jones, age 99, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2019. Lee, as she liked to be called, was born October 2, 1920, to the late Lena and Frank Dunning, in Tamms, Illinois. She moved to Franklin, TN with her family in 1957. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son,...

Rachel Narancich

Rachel Narancich

Dec 10, 2019

Rachel Lee Narancich, age 43 of Franklin, TN passed away December 10, 2019. Rachel was active with Grace Church Nashville including the women's ministry. Preceded in death by son, Asher Narancich and mother, Francie Morgan Stauffer. Survived by: husband, Max Narancich of Franklin, TN; daughter, Abigail "Abbi" Narancich of Franklin, TN; father, Samuel (Marilyn) Stauffer of Branson, MO; brothers, Adam...

Gary Geithmann

Gary Geithmann

Dec 10, 2019

CDR. Gary R. Geithmann was born in Toledo, Ohio, but he grew up on Put-in-Bay, Ohio, a small island in Lake Erie until he was 15 when his family moved to Naples, Florida in 1956. He graduated from Naples High School in 1959. He was a Boy Scout while on Put-in-Bay and served in the Naples Squadron Civil Air Patrol...

Asher Narancich

Asher Narancich

Dec 10, 2019

Asher Richard Narancich, age 12 of Franklin, TN passed away December 10, 2019. Asher was a seventh grader at Page Middle School. He played baseball for Franklin Baseball Club. He had a love for commercial airplanes and had future plans to become a pilot. Preceded in death by mother, Rachel Lee Stauffer Narancich and grandmother, Francie Morgan Stauffer. Survived by:...

Marion Kemp

Marion Kemp

Dec 9, 2019

Marion Thomas Kemp died on 9 December 2019 in Franklin, TN. He was 93. Thomas ("Tom") was born in Jackson, MS on 5 June 1926 and was raised in Jackson. His parents were Paul Compton Kemp, originally from Greenfield, TN and Minnie Cassels Kemp, originally from Gloster, MS. His sister was Pauline Kemp Dickerson of Jackson, MS who was married...

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Dec 9, 2019

Robert Paul Williams, age 77 of Arrington, TN passed away December 9, 2019. Born in Davidson Co., TN to the late Willie C. & Dorothy Armes Williams. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Maupin Williams; son, Robert Paul Williams II; daughters, Dr. Kimberly Williams Lockwood and Maria Williams; brother, Billy Williams; sister, Patsy (Randall) McGill; grandchildren, Stephen King,...

Jack Grady

Jack Grady

Dec 7, 2019

Jack Granville Grady, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away December 7, 2019. Born in Nashville, TN to the late Marvin & Marzette Grady. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. Jack worked in sales and retired from C.B. Ragland Co. in Nashville, TN. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Lee Grady...

Wilmetta Graf

Wilmetta Graf

Dec 7, 2019

Wilmetta Graf, age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away December 7, 2019. Preceded in death by her husbands, John Graf and Robert Kelley; daughters, Lee Ann Kelley and Elizabeth Cole Kelley. Survived by: son, Robert L. (Linda) Kelley of Franklin, TN; daughters, Susan (Ed) Stegall of Franklin, TN, Kathy (Ron) Noll of Cumberland Furnace, TN and Candy (Tim) Talmage of...

Ella Emler

Ella Emler

Dec 7, 2019

Ella Pearl Veach Emler, age 96 of Madison, TN passed away December 7, 2019. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Jack Veach & Willie Mae Poteete Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lee Emler. Survived by her children, Audrey Kelly of Old Hickory, TN, Delorise Adkins of Nashville, TN, Donna K. (Mike) Sansing of...

Ruth Reed

Ruth Reed

Dec 5, 2019

Ruth Talley Reed, age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away December 5, 2019. Ruth dedicated her career to the banking industry with 40 years of service with First Tennessee Bank. She enjoyed her annual sister trips and her annual mother daughter trips. Loved reading and gardening. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Roy Elvis...

Michael Spellman

Michael Spellman

Dec 3, 2019

Michael James Spellman, age 84 of Franklin, TN, formerly of New York City, NY passed away December 3, 2019. Born in New York City, NY to the late Jack & Sophie Spellman. He was a 1952 graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School. Michael later graduated from Fordham College and Fordham School of Law. He then received his Master of Law...

Ronnie Watters, Sr.

Ronnie Watters, Sr.

Dec 2, 2019

Ronnie Lee Watters, Sr. age 71, of Franklin, TN passed away Dec 2, 2019. Ronnie was born in Lawrence County, TN to the late Billy Joe and Marie Barnette Patterson. He was a self-employed Farmer and Trucker and former owner-operator of Ace Fencing. Ronnie loved his family and loved the lake and his houseboat. Survived by Lynn C. Watters, sons,...