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Michael Hale

Michael Hale

Nov 7, 2017

Michael "Mike" Steven Hale, age 60 of Franklin, TN. passed away suddenly November 7, 2017. Mike had retired from General Motors after 30+ years. He was an avid target shooter and had received a distinguished marksmanship medal. After retirement he helped as a gunsmith at Ted's Sporting Goods in Columbia. By trade Mike was a craftsman who loved to work...

Virginia Chism

Virginia Chism

Nov 6, 2017

Virginia Biddle Chism, 77, of Arrington, Tennessee passed away November 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father William E. Biddle and mother Marion A. Biddle of Anniston, Alabama and a brother William Michael Biddle of Temple Terrace, Florida. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Walter D. Chism of Arrington, Tennessee, sons Russell W. Chism...

Robert Valentino

Robert Valentino

Nov 6, 2017

Robert "Bob" Arthur Valentino, age 80 of Brentwood, TN passed away November 6, 2017 at his home. Born in Hartford, CT to the late Guido & Jenny Neff Valentino. He was a veteran of the US Army. Bob was a sales representative for Baldwin Steel and a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of...

Nathaniel Durham

Nathaniel Durham

Nov 6, 2017

Nathaniel Bryce "Nate" Durham, age 20, of Spring Hill, TN passed away November 6, 2017. He was a landscaper who loved working with plants. He was active in sports throughout his life, and his passion was playing football while attending Summit High School. His infectious laugh and smile will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived...

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Nov 5, 2017

Donald Ray Curtis, age 66, of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away on November 5, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Flora Virginia Ramsey Curtis and Robert Eli Curtis. He is survived by wife, Margaret Curtis; son, Donald Ray Curtis, Jr.; daughters, Kimberly Curtis (Jon) Stotler, Jessica Harper Curtis; brothers, Bobby (Mary Ann) Curtis, David (Arlene) Curtis, Johnny (Tammy) Curtis...

Rose Bennett

Rose Bennett

Nov 5, 2017

Bennett, Rose Mae Brown, age 86, of Arrington, TN went home to be with her Lord on Sunday Nov. 5, 2017. Born in Putnam County, TN. Rose, along with her husband Gene owned and operated Edison Vacuum in Nashville, TN for over 55years and also Roseland Farm in Arrington, TN. She was a member of the Nolensville First Baptist Church...

David Matteson

David Matteson

Nov 5, 2017

David "Byrne" Matteson, age 78 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Byrne was born in Trinidad, CO., on November 24, 1938, son of the late John Theodore (Ted) & Helen O'Byrne Matteson. He grew up in Walsenburg, CO. and then Palisade, CO., graduating from Palisade High School. He received a Business...

Connie Gilreath

Connie Gilreath

Nov 4, 2017

Connie Wayne Gilreath passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home in Franklin, TN from complications of carcinoma at the age of 76. Wayne was a Chattanooga, TN native and the son of Joseph Arthur and Nettie Louise Daniels Gilreath. He graduated from Chattanooga City High School class of 1959. He had spent time as a young adult volunteering...

Frances Ingraham

Frances Ingraham

Nov 4, 2017

Ingraham, Frances Rose, age 85, of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4, 2017 after a long struggle with dementia. Visitation: Tuesday, November 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the parlor at Tap Root Farm, 4099 Clovercroft Road, Franklin, TN. Celebration of Life: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 in the chapel at Church of The City, 828 Murfreesboro...

Lt. Drolick, Sr.

Lt. Drolick, Sr.

Nov 4, 2017

Lt. Col (Ret.) Fred Michael Drolick Sr., age 77 of Collinwood, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away November 4, 2017. Member of the Latter Day Saints Church in Lawrenceburg, TN. Retired veteran of the U.S. Army where he served for 32 years. Vietnam War helicopter pilot. Founder and First Commander of Collinwood American Legion Post 254. Volunteer driver for...

James IV

James IV

Nov 3, 2017

Hess, James Preston IV, age 28, died Friday Nov 3, 2017 at his residence in Franklin, TN. Preston was Born in Chattanooga, TN and moved to Franklin when he was very young. He was 2007 Graduate of Centennial High School here in Williamson County. After High School he went to work for Home Depot in Franklin where he was a...

Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards

Nov 3, 2017

Michael "Fuzzy" Woodrow Edwards, age 25, of Columbia, TN entered into rest on November 3, 2017. A graduate of Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, TN. He is survived by his father, Michael W. Edwards (Linda); mother, Sharon Orange (Mark); grandmother, Jo Anne Maddux (William Frank); brother, Hughston Bennett (Hollye); sister, Tiffany Edwards; step-sister, Angel Lane (Brandon). Funeral Service will...

Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards

Nov 3, 2017

Michael "Fuzzy" Woodrow Edwards, age 25, of Columbia, TN entered into rest on November 3, 2017. A graduate of Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, TN. He is survived by his father, Michael W. Edwards (Linda); mother, Sharon Orange (Mark); grandmother, Jo Anne Maddux (William Frank); brother, Hughston Bennett (Hollye); sister, Tiffany Edwards; step-sister, Angel Lane (Brandon). Funeral Service will...

Patricia Murdoch

Patricia Murdoch

Nov 2, 2017

Patricia Ann Murdoch, age 85, of Fairview, TN after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Mrs. Murdoch was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Roy Murdoch, by her sister Jane Holtz of Gallatin, TN., her brother George Roslund of Lockport, NY. and her parents George and Mildred Frears Roslund of Buffalo, NY. She is survived by her...

Annette Hensley

Annette Hensley

Oct 31, 2017

Annette Hensley, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2017. Annette was born on March 22, 1938 to the late Vinson and Essie Henderson. Originally from Shamrock, OK, she spent most of her life in Richmond, VA before relocating to Franklin, TN. Affectionately known as "Gummy" to her family, she is survived by her devoted husband of...

James Haggar

James Haggar

Oct 30, 2017

James Thomas "Jim" Haggar January 11, 1950 - October 30, 2017 James Thomas "Jim" Haggar departed this world for a better destination on October 30, 2017. He was born to Thomas and Lydia Pauline (Spicer) Hager in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 11, 1950. The second of four children, Jim spent his early childhood in Donelson, Tennessee, before moving to Old...

Jean Inman

Jean Inman

Oct 30, 2017

Mrs. Jean Burns Inman, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away October 30, 2017 at Williamson Medical Center. Mrs. Inman was a retired kindergarten teacher of 25 years for Metropolitan Board of Education. She was also a proud long-time member of Church of The City in Franklin, TN where she taught a ladies Sunday school class for many years. Mrs....

Joyce Fountain

Joyce Fountain

Oct 29, 2017

Joyce Burdette Fountain, age 70 of the Leipers Fork Community passed away October 29, 2017. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Clyde & Stella Burdette. Joyce was a cook for several years at the Country Boy Restaurant and Toby's Chicken Kitchen. What she loved most, was loving and caring for all her special children that she raised...

Frederick Clements

Frederick Clements

Oct 29, 2017

Frederick "Rick" Raymond Clements, age 54 of Cottontown, TN formerly of Williamson County passed away October 29, 2017 at his home. He is preceded in death by his brother, Brian Brown and grandparents, Claude & Robbie Brown. Survived by mother, Bettie C. Cartwright of Cottontown, TN formerly of Williamson County; aunts, Maria Brown of Franklin, TN and Mary Margaret (H.G.)...

Milton Beard

Milton Beard

Oct 29, 2017

Milton Ray Beard, age 59 of Franklin, TN passed away October 29, 2017. Milton loved to work puzzles, but his passion was art. His memory will be passed on through his drawings and paintings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lenora Beard; sister, Anna Beard Holt and Hazel Beard Holt; brother, Paul Jefferson Beard and Elvin...