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John Billingsley

John Billingsley

Dec 13, 2016

Mr. John Scott Billingsley, age 68 of Nashville, TN passed away December 13, 2016 at his home. Born in Martins Creek, TN to the late John & Emmaleen Leftwich Billingsley. He was a member of the facility maintenance team at St. Thomas Hospital for over 30 years. John is preceded in death by his son, Anthony Billingsley. He is survived...

Borden Nettles

Borden Nettles

Dec 13, 2016

Borden Ray Nettles, 76, went to his heavenly home on December 13, 2016 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Borden is survived by his loving wife, Marva, sons David (Kelly) Nettles and Jon (Debbie) Nettles and grandchildren Avery, Faith, Hallie, Hannah, Justin, and Samuel. He was preceded in death by his father Bynum (Ben) Nettles, his mother Almeda...

Glenn Pitts

Glenn Pitts

Dec 12, 2016

Glenn Stephen (Steve) Pitts, age75 of Franklin, TN passed away on December 12, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Buford Glenn and Sarah Mae "Polly" Pitts. Steve is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy Hickerson Pitts; son, Tim (Jenny) Pitts; three grandchildren, Alex, Andrew & Abby Pitts; sister, Polly Ann (Doug) Edens. A Celebration of...

Jewell Gower

Jewell Gower

Dec 12, 2016

Jewell Dyce Gower, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away on December 12, 2016. A member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Former employee of Roberta Lee Mfg. Co. before retiring from Gibson Guitar. Preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Gower; siblings, John Dyce and Nettie Margaret Thomas; grandchildren, Tanya and Connie Gower. She leaves behind her son, Randy (Gayle)...

Fred Cobb III

Fred Cobb III

Dec 12, 2016

FRED JOE COBB III, age 49 of Nashville, TN passed away on December 12, 2016. He was beloved Franklin Contributor vendor. A fixture in the Franklin community for the past five years, Cobb was known to deliver a friendly wave to passersby, whether they bought his paper or not. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joy Cobb. Survived...

Lt. Cook, Jr.

Lt. Cook, Jr.

Dec 11, 2016

Lt. Col. Bertram E. Cook Jr. USMC (Ret) Col. Cook, age 92 of Franklin, TN, and formerly of Melbourne, FL, passed away on December 11, 2016. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving in three wars: WWII and Korea where he flew fighter planes and later in Vietnam. He was commander of the First Light Anti-Aircraft...

Joyce Frohock

Joyce Frohock

Dec 11, 2016

Joyce Harkness Frohock, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away December 11, 2016. She relocated from Florida eight years ago to be near family, whom she always held dear. For those who knew her, she was a reflection of the light of Jesus and many admired her for facing challenges with a grace and humble obedience that only God grants....

Clive Buttrey, Sr.

Clive Buttrey, Sr.

Dec 11, 2016

Clive W. "Shorty" Buttrey, Sr., age 73 of the Peytonsville Community, passed away December 11, 2016. Retired truck driver, most recently with the former CPS Corp. in Franklin, TN. Preceded in death by wife, Della L. Garner Buttrey, and parents, Archie Lee Sr. and Nell Frances Parker Buttrey. Survived by: son, C.W. Jr. (Jenny) Buttrey; grandsons, Lucas G. and William...

Cindy Aydelotte

Cindy Aydelotte

Dec 10, 2016

Cindy Smith Aydelotte, age 58 of Franklin, TN passed away December 10, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Donald Miles and Anita Janette Hardaway Smith. Survived by: husband, Randal C. "Randy" Aydelotte; sons, Chase, Corey and Carter Aydelotte; sister, Connie (Ricky) Ford; nieces, Cassie Pulley and Courtney Thomas; mother in law, Rubie S. Hill and other loving family members. A...

Jacqueline Cullison

Jacqueline Cullison

Dec 8, 2016

Jacqueline Rachel Cullison, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away December 8, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Britton Morris and Alline Parker Kuriger. Preceded in death by her husband, Atlee Cullison; grandson, Jason Wilson and sisters, Ruth Coldwell & Betty Johnson. Survived by daughters, Jackie (Wayne) Wilson of Franklin, TN, Julie (Arthur) Dettrey of Ft. Myers, FL...

Phyllis Hesse

Phyllis Hesse

Dec 8, 2016

Phyllis Marie Hesse, age 77 of Franklin, TN passed away December 8, 2016. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She taught at many schools throughout her 48 years of being a school teacher. In between working on her masters at Catawba College and Middle TN State Uni., she volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She is preceded...

Vinnie Johnson

Vinnie Johnson

Dec 8, 2016

Vinnie Sue Johnson, age 54 of Spring Hill, TN passed away December 8, 2016. Vinnie was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend; whose passion was to put other people's needs before her own. She also enjoyed playing cards and gardening. Vinnie is preceded in death by her parents, Hiram and Mabel Nix and sister, Rose Pearre. She is...

John Reed

John Reed

Dec 8, 2016

John Clyde Reed, age 81 of Columbia, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away December 8, 2016. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Ann Johnson Reed; parents, Floyd Lafayette and Nora Allen Williams Reed; brothers, J.N. Reed and Allen Reed. Survived by: Larry (Cathleen) Reed, Calvin (Sandra) Reed, Casey (Tammy) Reed and Jason (Candy) Reed; daughters, Jane (Johnny) Newcome and...

Gary Hufstedler

Gary Hufstedler

Dec 8, 2016

Gary Sneed Hufstedler, age 60, of Franklin, TN passed peacefully on December 8th, 2016. Gary worked as a skilled brick mason for over 40 years. He was a hard worker who enjoyed spending time with his family and watching old western movies. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Helen Hufstedler; brothers, Bill Hufstedler, Charles Mcknight, Samuel...

Benson Jones, Sr.

Benson Jones, Sr.

Dec 8, 2016

Mr. Benson Brantley Jones, Sr. age 78 of Nashville, TN passed away December 8, 2016 at his residence. He was a Bus Driver with MTA, 1957 Graduate of North High School in Nashville, member of Big Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church and Veteran of the Army. First born son of the late Rupert Henry and Nannie Mae Jones. He is preceded...

William McCain

William McCain

Dec 7, 2016

William Jasper "Bill" McCain, age 86 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord, December 7, 2016. Member of First United Methodist Church. Retired from the wholesale clothing industry. Preceded in death by parents, James B. "Jim" and Mamie Putnam McCain. Survived by: wife of 65 years, Evelyn E. McCain; son, David McCain; daughter, Jenny (Jim) Cross; grandchildren, Madeline...

Heflin Cantrell

Heflin Cantrell

Dec 6, 2016

Heflin Chase Cantrell, age 21 of Franklin, TN passed away December 6, 2016. He attended Independence High School in Franklin and graduated from Southwest High School in Fort Worth, TX. He was a Senior at Baylor University where he was a founding member of Sigma Chi Fraternity Eta Omega Chapter. Preceded in death by grandparents, Heflin Owen and Bettye Duffey....

Donald Seyb

Donald Seyb

Dec 6, 2016

Donald Ray Seyb, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away December 6, 2016. A loving husband, father and affectionately known as "Opa" by his grandchildren. Born and raised near Pretty Prairie, Kansas where he grew up on a farm and a graduate of Pretty Prairie High School. Received his B.S. Degree from University of Kansas and was an avid Jayhawks...

Mildred Sullivan

Mildred Sullivan

Dec 5, 2016

Mildred C. Warren "Tilly" Sullivan, age 80 of Spring Hill, TN passed away December 5, 2016. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Frank & Venetta Chappel Warren. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Mildred enjoyed gardening and her flowers. Preceded in death by her husband, Gene Sullivan; sisters, Sally Warren, Lucy Langley and Jenny Doey;...

Casey Lucas

Casey Lucas

Dec 3, 2016

Casey Thomas Lucas, age 30 of Nolensville, TN passed away December 3, 2016. Graduate of Ezell Harding Christian School. Preceded in death by grandparents, William Thomas and Martha Joy Caldwell Lucas and Eva Frances Shaver Marcrum and aunt, Rebecca Ann Thompson. Survived by: parents, Mark and Evelyn Lucas; brothers, Bo (Caitlin) Lucas and Luke Lucas; sister, Amanda Tucker and grandfather,...