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Dorothy Beakley

Dorothy Beakley

Sep 16, 2014

BEAKLEY, Dorothy Melbry, age 79 of Franklin, TN, September 16, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed family, friends, flowers and Redbirds. Preceded in death by son, Billy Eugene Cooper, Jr.; parents, Stanley & Lucy Breece Jenkins; brother, Ernest Jenkins. Survived by husband, Ted Beakley; son, Bobby Anderson Cooper; daughter, Kristi Burton; daughter in-law, Lisa Cooper;...

Yattie Simmons

Yattie Simmons

Sep 12, 2014

SIMMONS, Mrs. Yattie Beard, age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away September 12, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Mefford Simmons; parents, John R. and Annie Mai Martin Beard; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Survived by daughter, Wanda (Ken) Simmons Chastain; grandchildren, Jim Chastain and Carrie Chastain Speck; great grandchild, Caroline Speck. Funeral Services will be...

Erica Roark

Erica Roark

Sep 11, 2014

Erica May Bulla Roark, age 26 of Franklin, TN passed away September 11, 2014. She was always a ray of sunshine when she entered a room. A loving compassionate mother, daughter, and sister who enjoyed writing and walking on the beach. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond Wagoner. Survived by husband, Zachary Roark of Spring Hill, TN; parents, Wesley...

William Freeman

William Freeman

Sep 11, 2014

Mr. William David Freeman, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away September 11, 2014. Born and raised in Williamson County, TN. He was a loving father and friend to many. A member of New Life Community Church. A dedicated bus driver for Williamson County Schools for 17 years. He dedicated his life to his family, being a foster parent and...

Marilyn Hammontree

Marilyn Hammontree

Sep 10, 2014

HAMMONTREE, Marilyn Ingram, age 54 of Manchester, TN. passed away September 10, 2014. She loved to fish, trap with her father and had a fun time playing practical jokes on people. Marilyn loved her family and she had a heart of gold. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert M. Ingram; sister, Sharon Ingram and nephew, Cody Brewer....

Mary Brothers

Mary Brothers

Sep 10, 2014

BROTHERS, Mrs. Mary "Mickie" King, age 79 of Franklin, TN, September 10, 2014. Lifetime member of the Telephone Pioneers. She worked for over 30 years for BellSouth. Preceded in death by husband, Carl E. Brothers; son, Eddie Locke; parents, William & Alma Tomlin King, Jr. Survived by son, Darren Brothers; daughter, Nancy (Jimmy) Simmons; grandchildren, Shannon Simmons, Keith Simmons &...

Annie Kestenberg

Annie Kestenberg

Sep 10, 2014

Annie Rachelle Kestenberg, born January 29, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, died September 10, 2014 in Franklin, Tennessee. She is survived by her loving husband Mike O'Neal, her brothers Jack Pearlman (Pat) and Leon Pearlman, one nephew, and an extensive network of loving friends. She was preceded in death by parents Belle and Harry Pearlman, and first husband Jerry Kestenberg....

Ann Bryant

Ann Bryant

Sep 9, 2014

Ann Bryant age 77 of Franklin passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Alive Hospice. She was a professional homemaker and her passion was raising her children. She also loved to read and garden. She was the daughter of the late Michael P. Miklas and the late Helen Muscovalley Miklas. She is survived by her son Rick Bryant (Pam) of...

Bette Whitley

Bette Whitley

Sep 8, 2014

Ms. Bette Isaacs Whitley, age 86 of Franklin, TN. On September 8, 2014, Bette passed from this life to be with her parents. Cortez and Aleetrice Isaacs, brother James A. Isaacs and nephew, Jai. She fought a long battle with cerebral vascular disease and dementia but, never lost her infectious smile and quick wit. A special thanks to Dr. N.S....

Kelly Sims

Kelly Sims

Sep 7, 2014

Kelly J. Sims was a loved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who passed from this life too soon at the age of 56 on September 7, 2014. She was born Dec 24, 1957 in Hastings MI. She was preceded in death by her mother Jackie Lewis. She is survived by her husband Tommy Sims, sons Ed VanDerMolen, Eric VanDerMolen...

Bob Hardison

Bob Hardison

Sep 7, 2014

HARDISON, Mr. Bobby West "Coach" was born June 3, 1930. He passed peacefully on September 7, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Wilma & Cecil Hardison of Lewisburg, TN and brothers, Edward and Neil Hardison. Bobby is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne Ledford Hardison. Also surviving are his two daughters, Kimberly (Guil) Ezell of Franklin and...

Vickie Fogleman

Vickie Fogleman

Sep 7, 2014

FOGLEMAN, Ms. Vickie Elaine Potts, age 51 of the Leipers Fork Community passed away September 7, 2014. A loving caring person, Vickie was a joy to be around and a big cut up. She loved fishing, crocheting and raising animals. She attended Taylors Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Griggs Potts. Survived by father, Wallace (Lois...

Adrian Booy

Adrian Booy

Sep 6, 2014

Mr. Adrian Royce Booy, of Murfreesboro, TN, died on September 6, 2014. Survived by: daughter, Samantha Booy; his family, Lisa Booy, Joe Bob & Suzi Barnhill; Leslee Hawthorne & family; Joe Barnhill & family. Adrian was born in Newport News, VA to Alta and Ted Booy. As a young child, Adrian moved several times until he settled in his adopted...

Guilford Smith, Jr.

Guilford Smith, Jr.

Sep 5, 2014

Mr. Guilford Eugene Smith, Jr., age 59 of Brentwood, TN passed away on September 5, 2014. A true patriot, he served America as a U.S. Marine and as a Tennessee State Highway Patrol Officer. Gil loved nature and the outdoor life, where he always found peace and love for his Lord. Being very health conscious he exercised regularly and was...

Ernastine Sullivan

Ernastine Sullivan

Sep 1, 2014

Ernestine L. Sullivan, 80, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Monday, September 1, 2014 at Northwest Medical of Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born on October 17, 1933 in Savannah, Georgia to Ernest Anderson and Mary Seckinger Anderson. She was a member of the Bella Vista Baptist Church. She lived for her family and spending time with friends. She was preceded in...

Alton Martin

Alton Martin

Sep 1, 2014

MARTIN, Mr. Alton, age 77 of Franklin, TN died September 1, 2014 at his home. Born in Franklin, TN to the late James & Ethel Polk Martin. He retired from the City of Franklin Sanitation Department. Survived by wife, Annie Forest Martin; son, Robert Martin; brother, Bernice (Faye) Martin; sisters, Willie Mae (Newt) Geasley and Dorothy (Willy B) Anderson. Funeral...

Judy Cloyd

Judy Cloyd

Aug 30, 2014

CLOYD, Mrs. Judy Laverne, age 72 of Thompson Station, TN, August 30, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd Wayne Cloyd; parents, Wilbur & Nadine Walker. Survived by son, David (Deedee) Cloyd; son, James Cloyd; son, Michael (Kendra) Cloyd; brother, Kenneth (Darlene) Walker; brother, Donald Walker; sister, Doris (Bobby) Hayes; sister, Cheryll (Jerry) Brewington; sister, Kathie Edwards; sister, Nancy Walker;...

Gilbert Waldron

Gilbert Waldron

Aug 29, 2014

WALDRON, Mr. Gilbert, age 92 of Nashville, TN, August 29, 2014. Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. Member of Bethesda Masonic Lodge #201 and an Al Menah Shriner. Preceded in death by parents, William E. & Beatrice Rader Waldron; wife, Lillie Jean Tomlin Waldron. Survived by son, John (Kelly) Waldron; daughters, Darlene Hilliker (Martin) Pendleton, Pam Hilliker Capps,...

Albert Herndon III

Albert Herndon III

Aug 27, 2014

HERNDON, Mr. Albert "Skip" B. III, age 67 of Franklin, TN, August 27, 2014. Member of St. Philip Catholic Church; Loved the Florida Gators and fishing; Retired from the insurance business. Survived by wife, Nancy R. Herndon; sons, Kelly Herndon, Christopher (Danielle) Herndon & Marshall (Colleen) Herndon; sister, Jennifer Brown; step-brother, Richard Johnson; grandchildren, Jacob, John, Abby, Tyler and Andrew....

Margarette Pentecost

Margarette Pentecost

Aug 27, 2014

PENTECOST, Mrs. Margarette "Penny" Louise, age 87 of Thompson Station, TN passed away August 27, 2014 in Franklin, TN. Born in Jackson Co., TN to the late Dan & Essie Long Sloan. She was the owner and operator of Penny's Ice Cream Shop. She exemplified a life of hard work, service and dedication to all who knew her including her...