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Peter Juarez

Peter Juarez

Sep 22, 2019

Peter Juarez passed away on September 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 2, 1927 in Springfield, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents Pedro and Josephine Juarez, brothers Jess Juarez and Capt. Robert Juarez, USN (Ret.), son Steve Juarez, and wife Julie Gentry Juarez. He is survived by wife Sandra Dalton Juarez, sister...

Mary O'Shea

Mary O'Shea

Sep 22, 2019

Mary Katherine O'Shea, age 95 of Franklin, TN formerly of Redmond, OR passed away September 22, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Dorothy Reichenberger Hayman; husband, Francis Edward O'Shea; sister, Virginia Cox; brothers, Kenneth and Vince Hayman; aunt and "mom", Mathilda Reichenberger May. Survived by: daughter, Barbara Johnson (Kenneth) Wetzell; cousin and "sister", Eleanor Kelly and grandson, Ryan...

Linda Velez

Linda Velez

Sep 21, 2019

Leida Luz Velez, age 60 of Franklin, TN passed away September 21, 2019. Leida will be most remembered for the love she had for her family and community. Her spirit was a joyful light everywhere she went and she knew no strangers. Leida loved to study, preach, and teach the word of God. Her devotion to her Christian faith led...

Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson

Sep 21, 2019

Robert Harry Thompson, 76, of Franklin, TN passed away on September 21, 2019. He was a longtime resident of the Duplex community. Harry drove 20 years for Mason-Dixon Freight Lines and 15 years with Consolidated Freight. He was a member of Hiram Masonic Lodge #7 and Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In 1978, he received a Presidential Medal of Honor...

John Cothern

John Cothern

Sep 21, 2019

John W. Cothern, 71, of Arrington, Tennessee - formerly of Memphis, Tennessee - passed away Saturday evening September 21, 2019 surrounded by his family. John was born February 21, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee to Henry and Juanita (Bell) Cothern. He graduated from Westwood High School in 1966 and obtained both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate from the University...

Billie Barker

Billie Barker

Sep 20, 2019

Billie Sue "Baby Sue" Barker, age 49 of the Burwood Community passed away September 20, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Davidson County, TN to the late Billy and Bessie Mae Hagewood. She was a lifelong resident of the Hillsboro and Burwood communities. She loved NASCAR racing, riding motorcycles, Alabama football and her dogs & cats....

Charles Dibrell, Sr.

Charles Dibrell, Sr.

Sep 20, 2019

Charles Clay Dibrell, Sr. age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away September 20, 2019. Born in Ft. McClellan, AL to the late Charles Damon & Mary Clay Leiper Dibrell. He made his career in radio broadcasting for 56 years since 1956. Serving Franklin Radio broadcasting since 1964. Co-Founder, Partner and News Director with WAKM since 1982. Paul Harris Fellow and...

Calvin Phifer

Calvin Phifer

Sep 20, 2019

Mr. Calvin Kenneth Phifer, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away September 20, 2019. Calvin was a blessing from God and a beloved father and grandfather. Born in Lewisburg, TN, Calvin set an example of how to live a simple life. He was a member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Whites Creek, TN. Calvin was in the 36th...

Carol Puckett

Carol Puckett

Sep 19, 2019

Carol Jean Puckett, age 79 of Spring Hill, TN passed away September 19, 2019. She spent her early working years as an entertainer and later as a Realtor, along side her late husband, "Sonny Bob." Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Eugene Fowler and Dixie Downs Fowler and husband Robert "Sonny Bob" Puckett. Survived by; son, Chris (Connie) Eddy;...

Gerald Scanlon

Gerald Scanlon

Sep 18, 2019

Gerald Carl "Gerry" Scanlon, age 66 of Franklin, TN passed away September 18, 2019. Born in Lacka, Pennsylvania to the late Carl Joseph and Mary Joseph Keeler Scanlon. He worked in the Lexus Lounge at Bridgestone Arena for several years. Survived by: wife, Theresa Scanlon of Franklin, TN; son, Patrick (Lacey) Scanlon of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters, Casey Scanlon and Kelly...

Gary Smalley

Gary Smalley

Sep 18, 2019

Gary Allen Smalley, 69, of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Wednesday September 18, 2019 at his home. Gary graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. He held the position of President and CEO of Dayton Parts in Harrisburg, PA for 20 years until he had to retire due to brain cancer. Gary was a...

Emmanuel Courtelis

Emmanuel Courtelis

Sep 18, 2019

Emmanuel Peter "Mike" Courtelis, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away September 18, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Kathy Courtelis. Survived by: son, Niko Courtelis of Portland, OR; daughter, Christine Blackmore of Berkeley, CA; step daughter, Elizabeth (Ren) Oliver of Belfast, ME; brother, Sam (Patti) Courtelis of Allentown, PA; grandchild, Isabel Courtelis; step grandchild, Ren Floyd. A Celebration of...

Myrla McDonald

Myrla McDonald

Sep 18, 2019

Myrla Rochelle Southern McDonald, age 66 of Franklin, TN passed away September 18, 2019. Born November 22, 1952 in Williamson County to the late W.T. "Buster Southern and Flaura Luster Sullivan Southern. Rochelle was employed at Jaguar Land Rover Nashville. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Tony Martin, brother, Ardna Southern, and sister, Delaine...

Elaine Williams

Elaine Williams

Sep 17, 2019

Elaine Richards Purky Williams of Franklin, TN passed away September 17, 2019. Elaine "Richie" Williams was born to the late Dr. & Mrs. F.E. Richards on September 18, 1927, in Racine, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Captain Joseph F. Purky, Jr. and Ben H. Williams, Jr; son, Col. Ben H. Williams and daughter, Kay Williams Sandelovich....

Milton Marlin

Milton Marlin

Sep 16, 2019

Milton Rondall Marlin, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away September 16, 2019. He was formerly employed by TriGreen, Brentwood Rent-All and Geologic Associates. Preceded in death by: parents, Mary Agnes Reed Marlin and Milton Marlin, sister, Mary Melissa Marlin and stepmother, Juanita Inman Marlin. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Carolyn Seals Marlin; daughters, Ronda...

Mark Kellner

Mark Kellner

Sep 16, 2019

Mark Christian Kellner, age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away September 16, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Pontiac, MI and raised in West Bloomfield, MI. Mark retired from GM after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kristie Riharb Kellner; sons, Eric (Christina) Kellner and Jason (Kristen) Kellner; father, Conrad...

Philip Landers

Philip Landers

Sep 16, 2019

PHILIP WADE LANDERS, age 54, passed from this life to be reunited with family and friends in heaven on September 16, 2019. He was born in Decatur, AL on March 23, 1965 to John and Betty Landers. He graduated Austin High School and The University of North Alabama. Phil spent the majority of his professional career in pharmaceutical sales: spending...

Ann Kegarise

Ann Kegarise

Sep 14, 2019

Ann F Kegarise, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 83, on September 14, 2019, in Franklin, TN. Ann was born January 15, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio, to John and Anna Shuttleworth. She graduated from Columbus North High School, and became a student at The Ohio State University, where she met Ron Kegarise. Ann received her...

Samuel McKee

Samuel McKee

Sep 14, 2019

Samuel William "Sam" McKee, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away September 14, 2019. Sam worked at Clark Hardware for 35 years. After working at Clark, he went to work for Franklin Hardware. Also worked for Franklin Special School District in maintenance. Throughout the years he loved cutting yards. Survived by: wife of 64 years, Ann McKee; daughter, Kim McKee...

Brandon Hazelwood

Brandon Hazelwood

Sep 14, 2019

Brandon Ethridge Hazelwood, age 41 of Spring Hill, TN passed away September 14, 2019 after injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Co-owner of Hazelwood Body Shop. Former motorcross racer and action sports enthusiast. Avid Alabama "Roll Tide" Football Fan. Preceded in death by sister, Gina Hazelwood, grandparents, J.W. Hazelwood, George and Lucille Stevens. Survived by: parents, Lonny and Judy Hazelwood;...