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Kevin Zientek

Kevin Zientek

Jan 22, 2015

Mr. Kevin "KZ" Zientek, age 21 of Franklin, TN passed away January 22, 2015. 2011 Graduate of Franklin. Avid WWE Wrestling fan. He was artistic and imaginative. He had a very kind soul, never met a stranger and always loved to have a good time. Loving son, grandson , brother and loyal friend. Preceded in death by grandfather, Edward M....

Barbara Minton

Barbara Minton

Jan 21, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Watson Minton of Franklin, TN. Born in Pikeville, TN and a graduate of Cumberland County High School and Draughon's Business College. Preceded in death by first husband Billy Watson, second husband Fiske Minton and parents William and Doris Reed; brother, Hoyt Reed. Survived by her children, Scott Watson (Laura) of Spring Hill and Traci Watson Wilbur (James) of...

Dessie Dalton

Dessie Dalton

Jan 20, 2015

Dessie Marie Dalton, age 79, of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 20, 2015. Marie was a graduate of Spring Hill High School, a longtime employee of Weathertamer Manufacturing in Columbia, and most recently at Dailey's in Spring Hill. Preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Mae Atkins and sister, Mary Belle (Toby) Holt. Survived by her sons, Charles Martin...

Betty Francis

Betty Francis

Jan 19, 2015

Mrs. Betty Lou Peden Francis, age 86 of Franklin, TN, January 19, 2015. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Member of Franklin Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Ben & Blanche Smith Peden; two sisters and three brothers. Survived by husband, John Francis; sons, Phil (Pam) Francis of Franklin, TN, Gary (Gale) Francis of Franklin, TN and Mark...

Richard Gouvan

Richard Gouvan

Jan 18, 2015

Mr. Richard Gouvan, age 84, devoted husband and beloved father, of Franklin, TN died on January 18, 2015 after a long illness. Richard was born in Springfield, MA, the eldest child of Alfred and Madeline Carron Gouvan in Springfield, MA. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alfred Jr. and Edward; sister, Barbara; and infant son, Mark Allen...

Shawn Britt

Shawn Britt

Jan 17, 2015

Mrs. Shawn Lei Britt, 61, of Franklin, TN died Saturday, Jan 17, 2014. She was born to Lonnie Eugene and Montana Davis, Jan 17, 1954 in Oxnard, CA. Shawn graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville, WA in 1972. She married Stuart Britt in 1974, and they lived together in Washington, Maryland, Hawaii and Tennessee for 40 years. Shawn was...

Katherine Pearson

Katherine Pearson

Jan 15, 2015

Katherine Mayes Pearson, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away on January 15, 2015. She is preceded in death by husband, Jack Pearson. Survived by sons Michael (Bonnie) Pearson of Franklin, TN and Dr. Terry (Evelyn) Pearson of the Bethesda Community; grandchildren, Will Pearson, Erik (Andy) Pearson, Jaclyn Pearson, & Simone (Zane) Cooke; and great-grandchildren, Ally Pearson and Jaxon Cooke....

Wilma McMillan

Wilma McMillan

Jan 14, 2015

McMillan, Mrs. Wilma Dorris age 81 of Murfreesboro, TN. passed away January 14, 2015. She is preceded in death by parents, Forest & Pauline Parker Meador; husband, William McMillan; son, William Oal McMillan; grandson, Jessie Russell; and brothers, Roger, Fred, Gordon, & Wayne Meador. Survived by daughter, Renada (Todd) Russell of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters, Gwendolyn (Billy) Smith of Dixson Springs,...

Shelby Anderson

Shelby Anderson

Jan 13, 2015

Mrs. Shelby Jean Pewitt Anderson, age 57 of Columbia, TN passed away January 13, 2015. Preceded in death by father, John B. Pewitt; son, Donald Wayne "D.W." Anderson; husband, Wayne Anderson. Survived by mother, Marie Conner of Columbia, TN; brothers, James Pewitt of Columbia, TN and John (Diane) Pewitt of Columbia, TN; sisters, Dianne (Wayne) Hamblin of Mt. Juliet, TN,...

Nancy Smithson

Nancy Smithson

Jan 13, 2015

Mrs. Nancy Ann Tomlin Smithson, age 75 of the Cross Keys Community, January 13, 2015. Member of Peytonsville Baptist Church and attended Jones Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all. Head cashier at Williamson Medical Center for over 30 years. Enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play sports, sing and loved to...

Lester Coleman

Lester Coleman

Jan 10, 2015

Lester Eugene Coleman, age 53 of Franklin, TN passed away January 10, 2015. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Rogers Group. Preceded in death by father, Vernon W. Coleman and brother, James Coleman. Survived by mother, Bessie Coleman of Franklin, TN; sons, Josh (Tarah) Coleman of Franklin, TN and Travis (Kyra) Coleman of Nashville, TN; daughter, Krystle (Damien)...

Mattie Calvert

Mattie Calvert

Jan 10, 2015

Mattie "Laverne" Gilchrist Pettigrew Calvert departed this life on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Hardin Medical Health and Rehabilitation Center in Savannah, at the age of 94 years. She was born on October 22, 1920 in Adamsville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Gilchrist and Fleetie Wilkins Gilchrist Eason. Laverne married Robert D. Pettigrew on June 6, 1936....

Sara Martin

Sara Martin

Jan 10, 2015

Sara Miles Martin, age 79 of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on January 10, 2015. Sara was a spark in the lives of many and will be missed beyond measure. She was born in Murfreesboro, TN on June 11, 1935 and attended Central High School. After graduating from Middle TN State University in 1957 she served as school teacher where...

Jean Carrigan

Jean Carrigan

Jan 10, 2015

Jean Carrigan, 81, of Primm Springs, retired supervisor at Levi Strauss, died, January 10, 2015, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude Carrigan ; parents Sammy and Viola (Davidson) Kirksey; brothers, Leon, James, Roy and Teddy Kirksey; and sisters Anita Stephenson and Georgia Ethridge. Survived by children and grandchildren: Steve (Lissa Del...

Lari Goss

Lari Goss

Jan 10, 2015

Mr. Lari Goss, age 69 of Brentwood, TN went to be with the Lord, January 10, 2015. His career in music started as a young boy with the Goss Brothers and spanned over 60 years. He was a Grammy Award recipient, won numerous Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame along with several Lifetime Achievement Awards....

Mary Rainey

Mary Rainey

Jan 9, 2015

Mrs. Mary Lucille Johnson Rainey, age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away January 9, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, O.V. "Jody" Rainey. Survived by: son, Ed (Anne) Rainey; daughters, Nancy (Buck) Ringer & Martha (Rocky) Griffin; brother, A.B. Johnson; sister, Opal Primm, Wilma Heithcock, Judy Sweeney, Jean Johnson & Linda Allums; grandchildren, Richard (Ann) Hancock, Art (Leanne) Hancock, Chris...

Dennis King

Dennis King

Jan 8, 2015

Mr. Dennis Wayne King, age 53 of Franklin, TN passed away January 8, 2015. Preceded in death by father, Maxey H. King and brother, Timothy H. King. Survived by mother, Joyce King of Franklin, TN; wife, Lisa King of Fairview, TN; son, Derrick King of Franklin, TN; brother, Barry (Amy Moore) King of Smyrna, TN; sister, Christy (Billy) Cheek of...

Lera Stovall

Lera Stovall

Jan 8, 2015

Mrs. Lera Gertrude "Gertie" Andrews Stovall, age 87, a beloved resident of the Burwood Community passed away peacefully January 8, 2015. She will be greatly missed by her family and the many children she helped raise. She was a member of Jones Chapel Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by parents, John Bolin and Bessie Andrews; husband, Wallace "Stovepipe"...

Audrey Henry

Audrey Henry

Jan 8, 2015

Ms. Audrey Henry, age 84 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away January 8, 2015. Born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Fred and Nellie Mae Younger Thomas. After moving from Chattanooga she lived in many places including Ocala, FL. She was once a model in Miami, FL and an avid competition roller skater. She also traveled the world and had a...

Allan Booth Jr.

Allan Booth Jr.

Jan 7, 2015

Mr. Allan K. Booth Jr, age 86 of Brentwood, TN. Passed away on January 7, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Marjorie "Midge" Booth. Survived by children, Lucy Hardin, Arthur Booth, Susan Bogdan, Stephen Booth and Craig Booth; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church...