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Gary Murley

Gary Murley

Dec 8, 2017

Gary Steven "Steve" Murley, age 59 of Nashville, TN passed away December 8, 2017. He was a plumber for many years with Whidby & Son. Steve will be remembered for his big heart and his hard work. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Preceded in death by parents, James Garret and Sylvia...

Joyce Maxwell

Joyce Maxwell

Dec 8, 2017

Joyce Irene Maxwell, age 79 of Madison, TN passed away December 8, 2017. She was born in Rutherford County, TN. She graduated from College Grove High School in 1956 and completed Nursing Technician Training at Vanderbilt Hospital in 1957 where she worked for six years. She later worked for Dr. Dewey Nemec at Miller Medical Clinic for over 19 years...

Judy Eggleston

Judy Eggleston

Dec 8, 2017

Judy Eggleston, age 83 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2017. Judy was born in Nashville, TN on March 11, 1934, daughter to the late Frank & Ethel King. She was an accomplished equestrian who traveled all over showing and competing in many horse shows. Graduated from Hillsboro High and studied at...

Dr. Morton III

Dr. Morton III

Dec 7, 2017

Dr. Charles Ernest "Chug" Morton III, age 70 of Nashville, TN. Born in Franklin to the late Charlie and Emma Morton. Graduate of Battle Ground Academy, Auburn University and University of Tennessee Medical School at Memphis. Chug filled each and every unforgiving minute with sixty seconds of distance run, living his life to the fullest to the end, and serving...

Macie Hatcher

Macie Hatcher

Dec 7, 2017

Macie Nicole Hatcher, age 22 of Nolensville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Macie was born in Wichita Falls, TX on March 1, 1995, daughter of David & Keelynn (Hatcher) Valentine. Survivors include her loving parents, David & Keelynn Valentine; brother, Keaton Hatcher; sister, Ashley Pattman; Loving boyfriend,...

Edward Jaggers, Jr.

Edward Jaggers, Jr.

Dec 5, 2017

Edward Jaggers, Jr., age 91 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Ed was born in Broadway, NC, son of the late Edward & Dannie Jaggers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Wanda Joyce Phillips Jaggers & brother, Daniel McDougald Jaggers. Survivors include his wife of 9...

Era White

Era White

Dec 5, 2017

Era Ann White, age 85 of Longwood, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Ann was born in Williamson Co., daughter of the late Robert & Viola Sanford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry K. "T.K." White, Jr. Survivors include her children, Beverly (Gary) Hicks of Lakeland, FL., Kenneth Michael (Margie)...

Patrick Albert

Patrick Albert

Dec 3, 2017

Patrick Hans Albert, age 52 of Auburn, KY and formerly of Nashville, TN. He was one of Nashville's original Punk Rockers who has gone to the Great Gig In The Sky. Former member of C.P.S. - The Committee For Public Safety and later in Cheetah Chrome's solo band among several other projects, musician Pat Albert passed away surrounded by family...

Jennifer Roby

Jennifer Roby

Dec 2, 2017

Jennifer Ann Roby, age 40, passed away on December 2, 2017. She was a member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Jennifer was on the Swim Team at Brentwood High School and a member of the Nashville Aquatic Club and Excel Aquatics. She leaves behind her parents, Robert David and Kim Shaughnessy Johnson and a brother, Bobby (Christi) Johnson. There will...

Sue Smith

Sue Smith

Dec 1, 2017

Sue Karyl Smith, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away December 1, 2017. Member of Christ Community Church. Taught school in North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Preceded in death by parents, James Hill Jr. and Rala May Bulla Hardie. Survived by: husband of 48 years, Steven "Moose" Smith; sons, Geoffrey (Laura) Smith and Isaac Smith; daughter, Susannah (Mitch) White; brother,...

Robert Kittsmiller, Jr.

Robert Kittsmiller, Jr.

Dec 1, 2017

Robert Keith Kittsmiller Jr., age 61 of Franklin, TN passed away on December 1, 2017. Born in Lancaster, OH where he graduated from Lancaster High School class of 1974. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and the US Army. He received a degree from Indian U-Purdue in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was a member of the Knights...

Leon Watkins

Leon Watkins

Dec 1, 2017

Leon Watkins, age 81 of the Harpeth Community passed away December 1, 2017 at his home. Retired after 33 years from J.E. Crain & Son. He loved gardening, yard sales, canning food, fishing, going to buy from the Amish and helping others. Preceded in death by parents, Jerry & Johnnie Maupin Watkins; brother, John Jerry Watkins. Survived by wife of...

Beverly Tomlin

Beverly Tomlin

Nov 29, 2017

Beverly Veach Tomlin, age 70 of the Bethesda Community passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on November 29, 2017. Longtime resident of Williamson County, TN. Bev embraced life and lived it to its fullest. She was best known for her beautiful smile and giving heart...a classic timeless woman who was loved dearly by her family & friends....

Elizabeth Haley

Elizabeth Haley

Nov 28, 2017

Elizabeth Goodgine Haley, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away November 28, 2017. Lifetime resident of Williamson County. Retired after several years of service with Jamison Bedding. Dedicated and faithful member of Southern Hills Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, John James "Pete" Haley. Survived by: niece, Donna (Sam) Schklar and nephew, David (Diane) Goodgine; several great nieces...

Lucian Emerson

Lucian Emerson

Nov 27, 2017

Lucian Franklin Emerson, Jr. passed away October 27, 2017. Affectionately known as Pops to his family, Frank was born April 30, 1951 to the late Lucian & Betty Jane Emerson. Frank is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kathy Sellers Emerson; daughter MacKenzie (Michael) Emerson Wheeler; sons Luke (Leigh Ann) & Patrick (Megan) Emerson, Wes (Samantha) & Mason (Liz)...

Thomas Ryan, Jr.

Thomas Ryan, Jr.

Nov 27, 2017

Thomas Henry Ryan, Jr., age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away November 27, 2017. Retired in 1994 as Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army after 37 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas H. Sr. and Willie B. Wauford Ryan. Survived by: wife of 59 years, Janice C. Ryan of Franklin, TN; sons, Thomas A. (Keri) Ryan of...

James Nichols

James Nichols

Nov 26, 2017

James Carl "Jimmy" Nichols, age 73 of Nashville, TN passed away on November 26, 2017. Born in Lafayette, TN to the late Carl Franklin Nichols and Ruby Anna Holland Nichols. He was a veteran of the US Navy. Preceded in death by brother, Willie Joe Vance. He leaves behind two sons, Chris & Bryan Nichols and a sister, J. Gail...

James Holder

James Holder

Nov 25, 2017

James "Jim" Robert Holder, age 79 of Franklin, TN passed away November 25, 2017. Born in Nashville, TN to the late James Herman & Rebecca Noland Holder. He was a 1957 graduate of College Grove High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1961. Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Murna Holder;...

David Burba

David Burba

Nov 25, 2017

David Alexander Burba, of Pegram, TN., passed away peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Vanderbilt Hospital at the age of 76. Born January 31, 1941 in Dallas, Texas, to the late Wendell and Audria Burba of Dallas, TX., he was preceded in death by brothers Phillip Burba of St. Louis, MO. and Joe Burba of Chattanooga, TN. He is survived...

Fred Fox

Fred Fox

Nov 25, 2017

Fred Vernon Fox, age 88 of Franklin TN. Born in Tennessee in 1929, Vernon spent his childhood learning the many lessons taught when one is raised on a farm by hard-working parents. Responsibility. Integrity. Honesty. Fairness. Faith. Humility. And he came by his sense of humor from his fun-loving mother, who cracked jokes until she died at age 102. Vernon...