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Howard Tomlin

Howard Tomlin

Apr 7, 2018

Tomlin, Howard Leonard, age 96 of Franklin, TN was called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on April 7, 2018. Preceded in death by his wives, Annelle Pitts Tomlin and Hilda Hanley Tomlin; parents Bessie and Dave Tomlin. He leaves behind one sister, Virginia Tomlin Reynolds and several nieces and nephews. He was born in Franklin on March...

Diane Thorne

Diane Thorne

Apr 7, 2018

Diane Grammer Thorne, age 69, passed away Saturday April 7th, 2018 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. A member of the Nashville area for over 40 years, Diane left an indelible impression in the business community, with her church family and with her friends and family. Professionally, Diane spent nearly four decades working in the transportation industry. Her career included...

Jerry Barker

Jerry Barker

Apr 5, 2018

Jerry Evans Barker, 66, of Franklin, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00PM Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Forest Hills Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Winfield (Pastor, Oak Valley Baptist Church) officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Celebration of Life at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2101...

Kendall Reichert

Kendall Reichert

Apr 5, 2018

It is with deepest sorrow we announce the unexpected death of Kendall Beth Reichert. On Thursday April 5, 2018 Kendall passed away at the young age of 15. Kendall was born on January 10, 2003 in Falls Church, Virginia and grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland. Kendall will be remembered for a smile that would light up any room and a...

John Guffee, Sr.

John Guffee, Sr.

Apr 4, 2018

John Brady "Johnny" Guffee, Sr., age 73 of Franklin, TN, passed away April 4, 2018. Johnny graduated from Battle Ground Academy and attended Auburn University. He was a renowned businessman and owner of the Log Cabin Markets. Johnny was also an avid quarter horse breeder with a passion for his farm. Johnny was a fourth generation Franklin native with a...

John Williams, Sr.

John Williams, Sr.

Apr 4, 2018

John Richardson Williams, Sr., age 91, lifelong resident of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2018. John and his brother, O.F., owned and and operated Williams Brothers Farms, providing custom harvesting throughout Williamson County and surrounding areas. Mr. Williams was the owner of the German family 200 year Century Farm. He and his family have...

Louise Green

Louise Green

Apr 3, 2018

Louise Nunnelly Green, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away April 3, 2018. A native of Hickman County, TN, she was the only child of the late Louise Bailey and William Henry Nunnelly of Vernon, TN. She was a descendant of several pioneer families. Louise graduated from the Holton Arms School in Washington, D.C. and Vanderbilt University, magna cum laude...

Peggy Canada

Peggy Canada

Apr 3, 2018

Peggy Jane Dodson Canada age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away April 3, 2018 after an extended illness. Peggy along with her husband Carter Started Canada's Radiator Service in 1962 which later became Canada's Automotive in 1990 that is operated by their son Terry. She was a lifelong member of Fourth Ave. Church of Christ and Berea Church of Christ....

Delores Beathard

Delores Beathard

Apr 2, 2018

Delores Guess Beathard, age 74 went to be with the Lord, April 2, 2018. She was born in Texas and raised on a farm. There she learned the meaning of hard work and hard times by helping her family in the cotton and hay fields. She was a retired teacher after 35 years of service. She taught at Hardin High...

Donna Brake

Donna Brake

Apr 1, 2018

Donna Gayle Brake, age 61, of Atlanta Georgia, departed this life on April 1, 2018, following complications of a stroke. A Nashville native and longtime resident of Middle Tennessee. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Albert Brady Brake Sr and Lillian Doris Hill Brake of Triune, TN. She is survived by siblings Jackie (George) Ragland, Barbara (Bob) Mathis,...

Cornelia Clark

Cornelia Clark

Apr 1, 2018

Cornelia Anne Ewin Clark, age 87 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away April 1, 2018. A seventh-generation Williamson Countian, she was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mildred Parkes Ewin and Ben D. Ewin, Jr.; husband, William Howard Clark, Sr. and son, Bill Clark, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Justice Connie Clark and Cathy (Loy) Hardcastle; daughter-in-law,...

Murray Wilhoite, Sr.

Murray Wilhoite, Sr.

Mar 31, 2018

Murray Owen Wilhoite, Sr., age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away March 31, 2018. Retired from Martin Industries as Vice President of Engineering. Prior to retirement, he was Director of Engineering at Temco. Preceded in death by wife, Thelma Lois Cox Wilhoite. Survived by: sons, Murray Wilhoite, Jr., Tom (Mickey) Wilhoite and Tim Wilhoite; grandchildren, Rebecca (Ben) Weaver and Robbie...

George Gatewood

George Gatewood

Mar 30, 2018

George Frederic "Fred" Gatewood, age 75 passed away March 30, 2018. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Broker in real estate for many years. Former owner of Holiday Liquors. Avid golfer and enjoyed time with his friends. A true gentleman who spoke his mind, but also showed his heart. He will be sadly missed by all. Preceded in death by daughter,...

Anna Inman

Anna Inman

Mar 29, 2018

Anna Dean Inman, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away March 29, 2018. She was born in Franklin, TN on March 12, 1923. Preceded in death by husband of 72 years, Benjamin F. Inman; parents, Henry Matt and Ora Parham Cotton. Survived by son, Benjamin F. "Rusty" Inman, Jr.; daughters, Sandra Inman and Sharon Fulkerson; grandchildren, Drew, John and Christine...

Frank Chunn

Frank Chunn

Mar 28, 2018

Frank Alwyn Chunn, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away March 28, 2018. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late James F. & Roxie L. Taylor Chunn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his sister, Mary G. Mealer. Survived by his son, Terry Wayne Chunn of Franklin, TN; daughter, Sharon Denise Chunn of...

Bernice Deal

Bernice Deal

Mar 28, 2018

Bernice Franklin Deal, age 83, lifelong resident of the Hillsboro Community passed away March 28, 2018. Born in Jingo, TN to the late Glen & Ida Mae Stinson Deal. Preceded in death by his daughter, Patsy Deal; sister, Edna Mae Beard; brothers, Lester Deal & Eugene Deal. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janie Evelyn King Deal;...

Gregory George

Gregory George

Mar 28, 2018

Gregory Price George, age 25, beloved son of Laura (Lloyd) King and Eric (Rachel) George went to be with his Lord March 28, 2018. Currently a resident of Flagstaff AZ, Greg was born and raised in Franklin, TN. He played football and graduated from BGA in 2011. From there, he went on to graduate from University of Colorado, Boulder in...

James Maxwell, Jr.

James Maxwell, Jr.

Mar 27, 2018

James Madison "Jimmy" Maxwell Jr, age 80 of College Grove, TN passed away March 27, 2018. Jimmy attended the Peytonsville Methodist Church. Family and friends were Jimmy's love and joy. He took pride in building homes and put his heart and soul in building the best homes around the Williamson County area. He enjoyed fishing and made a family tradition...

Joanne Bentley

Joanne Bentley

Mar 27, 2018

Joanne Louise (Cook) Bentley of Nashville, TN passed away March 27, 2018 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was 53 years old. Born in Bristol, England to Roger and Joan Cook, she moved to America with her family in 1976. Diagnosed at an early age with an Intellectual Developmental Disability, Joanne became a shining example of how much...

Bonnie Marrs

Bonnie Marrs

Mar 27, 2018

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Marrs (née Jones), age 85 of Brentwood, TN passed away peacefully March 27th, 2018. Bonnie was born on August 3rd, 1932 in Arcadia, KS. She worked many jobs throughout her life but probably none more rewarding than that of bank secretary for the Westover Branch of the Clarendon Trust Co. in Arlington, VA. Bonnie retired to Hot...