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Claude Hackett, Jr.

Claude Hackett, Jr.

Aug 17, 2018

Claude Cavet Hackett, Jr. age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away August 17, 2018 at his home. He was born in Jackson County, TN to the late Cavet & Annie Lee Hackett. Claude was honored to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After a career of 50 years in credit management with Harpeth National and...

Marc Nelson

Marc Nelson

Aug 17, 2018

Marc P.H. Nelson, age 52 of Brentwood, TN passed away unexpectedly at his residence August 17, 2018. Survived by: wife, Debbie Mitchell Nelson of Brentwood, TN; sons, Graeme Nelson and Christian Nelson both of Brentwood, TN; parents, Patrick and Jacqueline Nelson of Atlanta, GA; grandmother, Lois Miller of Jamaica; sister, Tracey-Ann (David) Duncan of Atlanta, GA; brother, Kirk (Lisa) Nelson...

Joe Cox

Joe Cox

Aug 16, 2018

Joe Ridley Cox, age 66 of Columbia, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away August 16, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Williamson County. Joe was employed for over 40 years with Moody's Tire and Auto Service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen & Gladys Cox and brother, Jimmy Cox. Survived by wife of 46 years,...

Roald Cornelius

Roald Cornelius

Aug 16, 2018

Roald Cornelius - Franklin, TN Roald William Cornelius went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 16th, 2018. Roald is survived by his wife, Judy; 2 sons Ted(Sherry), Kirk (Annette), 2 grandchildren, Eli and Stella. Roald was born December 29th, 1935 in Puna, India to missionary parents from Norway. He lived there until he was 10 years old...

Janice Jordan

Janice Jordan

Aug 16, 2018

Janice Wray Jordan, age 80, a life long resident of Franklin, TN passed away August 16, 2018 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's along with other complications. Janice was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was an avid Master Gardener who loved spending time outdoors and being with her nine grandchildren. She was the retired Clerk...

Ella Ladd

Ella Ladd

Aug 15, 2018

Ella Mai Ladd, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away August 15, 2018. Member of Franklin Community of Faith Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by parents, William & Annie Geasley; daughter, Beverly Hale; brother, Bill Geasley; sisters, Hazel Martin & Flossie Tomlin. Survived by daughters, Sandra (Billy) Potts and Debbie Bennett; son, Ricky Bennett; sisters, Ailene Barnes and...

Jody Reed

Jody Reed

Aug 14, 2018

Jody James Reed, age 41 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away August 14, 2018 at his home. Preceded in death by his father, Russell Richard Reed. Survived by mother, Betty Reed; brother, Tracy Reed; grandmother, Willie Bell Rittenberry and nephews, Brent (Cheyenne) Reed & Jesse Reed. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home,...

Judith Bradford

Judith Bradford

Aug 13, 2018

On August 13, 2018 Judith Anne Bradford (78) passed from this life to Eternal Life with Our Lord. She died in Peace surrounded by family. Judith was born 4-30-40 to John and Jean French and growing up, variously, resided in Paw Paw, IL, Beecher, IL and Joliet. IL where John was a School Superintendent. Judith was a graduate of Wooster...

L.C. Reed

L.C. Reed

Aug 12, 2018

L.C. "Leon" Reed, age 83 was a life-long resident of Triune, TN and passed away on August 12, 2018. L.C. and Mary attended Millview Church of Christ. He was formerly employed with the Williamson County Highway Department. L.C. was a gentleman and a farmer who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. More than anything he was a loving husband, father,...

John White

John White

Aug 12, 2018

John Marvin White, age 91 of Lyles, TN passed away August 12, 2018. Former bus driver for the Franklin Interurban. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Teal White, parents, Marvin Austin and Mable Gaskill White; grandson, Corey Ford; son in law, Robert Hornburger, Jr. and sister, Carolyn Gunnells. Survived by: daughters, Jayne White Hornburger and Phyllis White Ford; son, David...

Rebecca Lounsberry

Rebecca Lounsberry

Aug 11, 2018

Rebecca Ann Lounsberry, age 60 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away with her loving family by her side August 11, 2018. Rebecca was the cafeteria manager at Johnson Elementary and operated the Summer Feed Program for all of MAC, Franklin Special School District. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Simone Dillenbeck. Survived by her husband of...

Mark Smith

Mark Smith

Aug 7, 2018

Mark Welsh Smith, age 59, of Franklin, TN entered Heaven on August 7, 2018. A native Nashvillian, Mark was a stellar athlete in baseball and basketball. While attending Lipscomb High School and setting school records for their basketball team, he was named the Most Valuable Player in Nashville in 1978 and for many years was the all time leading scorer...

Judith Goodheart

Judith Goodheart

Aug 6, 2018

Judith Anne Goodheart, age 78 of Brentwood, TN passed away August 6, 2018. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Roger Dean Goodheart; parents, Jim and Elizabeth P. Schwartz Heim and sister, Rita Kerley. Survived by: sons, Ken (Beth) Goodheart and Greg (Denise) Goodheart; grandchildren, Ansley, Hayden, Ethan and Griffin Goodheart; step grandchild, Sydney Bly; family friend,...

Clifton Sledge

Clifton Sledge

Aug 6, 2018

Clifton Wade Sledge, age 80 longtime resident of Franklin, TN passed away August 6, 2018 after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. As a native of Franklin, TN he was dedicated to his community. He was active in the city and served as Alderman from 1979 - 1986. He worked diligently in that capacity when Franklin was just...

Charles Davis

Charles Davis

Aug 6, 2018

Colonel Charles Robert "Rob" Davis, age 76 of College Grove, TN passed away August 6, 2018. He retired after 28 years of service from the U.S. Marine Corps. Survived by: wife, Jacqueline Crandall Davis; sons, Charles Bradford (Ann-Marie) Davis, John Robert Davis, Jeffrey Scott (Sherri Armstrong) Davis and Michael Christopher (Marie) Davis; daughter, Michelle Kristen Davis; grandchildren, Mason, Connor, Ciara,...

Garry Kennedy

Garry Kennedy

Aug 4, 2018

Garry E. Kennedy, 72, died on July 23, 2018, of complications from an autoimmune disease in Sun City Center, Fla. He and his wife of 52 years, Mary Margaret "Peggy" Kanaley Kennedy, had retired there from Franklin several years ago. The Kennedys were active in local civic affairs and may be best remembered for their roles as Father and Mrs....

Charles Hatcher

Charles Hatcher

Aug 3, 2018

Charles Michael "Mike" Hatcher, age 63 of Columbia, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN passed away August 3, 2018. He was a retired tow motor operator with CPS. Member of New Life Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Warren "Tilly" Sullivan and father, Milton Hatcher. Survived by: brothers, Ricky (Annie) Hatcher and Larry Hatcher; niece, Shanna Hatcher;...

Grover Drake

Grover Drake

Aug 3, 2018

Grover Darnel Drake, age 79 of Bon Aqua, TN passed away August 3, 2018 at Tri-Star Horizon Hospital in Dickson, TN. Born in Giles County, TN to the late Frank & Gladys Drake. Grover retired from the Street Department for the City of Franklin. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Eleaise Gibson Drake; sister, Linda...

Peggy Cooper

Peggy Cooper

Aug 3, 2018

Peggy Delores Cooper, age 84 of Nashville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 3, 2018. Peggy was born in Nashville, TN on July 31, 1934, daughter of the late Claude, Sr. & Sally Locke. She was preceded in death by her Sons, James H. Cooper, Jr. & Mark Sterling Cooper. Survivors include her son, Michael...

Hillard Holt, Jr.

Hillard Holt, Jr.

Aug 3, 2018

Hillard Ellis Holt, Jr. age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away August 3, 2018. Member of Heritage Church of Christ. He retired as Vice President of Operations from SunTrust Bank, formerly Third National Bank in Nashville. Ellis was also a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Preceded in death by parents, Hillard & Margaret Holt and brother in-law,...