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Christopher Jones

Christopher Jones

May 1, 2014

Christopher Neal Jones, age 38, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 1, 2014 at his family's Brentwood, TN home. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina and spent most of his life in the Nashville area. He is a graduate of Brentwood High School and went on to attend Middle Tennessee State University. All that best knew Chris would remember him as a...

Lane Farris

Lane Farris

May 1, 2014

Lane Carter Farris, age 7 of Spring Hill, TN, May 1, 2014. Survived by: parents, Will and Ellen Farris; brother and best friend, Liam Farris and sister and good buddy, Morgan Farris all of Spring Hill, TN; grandparents, Leslie (Jim) Cook of Franklin, TN, Bill (Jean) Farris of Nashville, TN and J.M. and Margaret Sparks of Lynnville, TN; great grandmother,...

Edna Gentry

Edna Gentry

Apr 30, 2014

Mrs. Edna Hood Gentry, age 94 of Franklin, TN. April 30, 2014. Born in Williamson County, TN and a long time member of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. Employed with Optometrist, Dr. Bob Sullivan for over 30 years. Preceded in death by husband, William Gentry; daughter, Joyce Lyell; son, David Gentry; brother Gordon Hood. Survived by daughters, Patricia Buford...

Newton Walker, Jr.

Newton Walker, Jr.

Apr 28, 2014

Mr. Newton York Walker, Jr., age 90 of Franklin, TN, April 28, 2014. Deacon at Fourth Avenue Church of Christ and served as Treasurer of the church. He served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Tennessee Auto Association. Member of the National Auto Dealer Association. GM Dealer for Chevrolet and Oldsmobile where he was co-owner with Walker Chevrolet Dealership. Board member of...

Sam Smithson, Jr.

Sam Smithson, Jr.

Apr 27, 2014

SMITHSON, Jr. Sam Cliff, age 56 of the Bethesda Community died April 27, 2014 at his home. Born in Williamson County to the late Sam & Fronnie Culberson Smithson, Sr. Member of New Life Baptist Church of Columbia. He loved spending time with his grandson and family. He loved watching old westerns and most of all he loved his Lord....

Edward Cullum

Edward Cullum

Apr 26, 2014

Edward Earl Cullum - September 3, 1933 to April 26, 2014 Age 80 of Boynton Beach, Florida Earl Cullum lived in Franklin for over 40 years. He was the former Owner/Partner of Walker-Cullum Chevrolet-Oldsmobile. Earl, a born salesman, helped to make the dealership the #1 Chevy/Olds dealership in the nation at one point. He helped to contribute to Franklin's growth...

Cindy Goins

Cindy Goins

Apr 26, 2014

Mrs. Cindy Lee Yancy Goins, age 55, of Columbia, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN, passed away on April 26, 2014. She was an office clerical worker. Preceded in death by father and mother, Winston Yancy and Rubbie Yancy Cutler; and brother, Johnny Yancy. Survived by husband, Bob Goins; sons, Kyle and Joseph Goins; brother, Butch (Gaetana) Yancy; sister, Polly Yancy;...

Jimmy Maupin

Jimmy Maupin

Apr 24, 2014

MAUPIN, Jimmy David, age 51 of Franklin, TN, April 24, 2014. Beloved son, brother and friend. David has worked for the Williamson County Highway Department for 22 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was loved by everybody he came across. Preceded in death by father, Jimmy Maupin and grandparents. Survived by mother, Marjorie Smithson Maupin; brother, Tommy...

Mr. John Ingold

Mr. John Ingold

Apr 23, 2014

INGOLD, Mr. John Walter, age 86 of Franklin, TN, April 23, 2014. Auditor for the State of TN and an Accountant for Ashland City Government. Member of the Vanderbilt Bridge Club. Preceded in death by wife, Peggy Read Ingold. Survived by sons, Dr. John W. (Betsy) Ingold, Jr. of York, PA, Larry (Laura) Ingold of Smyrna, TN & Alex Ingold...

Margaret Morris

Margaret Morris

Apr 23, 2014

Mrs. Margaret Cook Morris, age 85 of Franklin, TN, April 23, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, M. Ray Morris. Survived by: daughter, Jan Morris (George) Williams of Thompson Station, TN; son, Vernon (Gayla) Morris of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jonathan (Rachel) Williams, Jana (Michael) Wilson, Justin (Summer) Morris & Damon (Meredith) Morris; seven great grandchildren; brothers, John (Donna) Cook &...

Frances Pierce

Frances Pierce

Apr 23, 2014

PIERCE, Ms. Frances Geraldine "Jerri", age 89 of Chapel Hill, TN formerly of Franklin, TN, April 23, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Billy Pierce; son, Donnie Bixler. Survived by son, Wayne Bixler of Chapel Hill, TN; grandchildren, Connie Overby, Terri Barnhill, Heather Watkins, Nicole Bixler & Lynnette Maize; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted...

Alice Sprenger

Alice Sprenger

Apr 22, 2014

Alice Sprenger, age 90 passed April 22, 2014. Alice was born in Hrabovo, Czechoslovakia and immigrated with her family to Chicago, Illinois in 1929. After graduating from Chicago State Teachers College, she married Robert W. Sprenger in 1944. She will be remembered as a loving and supportive mother and grandmother. Always in the pursuit of knowledge, she was a voracious...

Sara Ladd

Sara Ladd

Apr 22, 2014

LADD, Mrs. Sara Belle Sawyer, age 87 of Arrington, TN passed away on April 22, 2014. A native of Williamson County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Wilton Sawyer and Nellie Reese Sawyer and was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Thomas Edward Ladd. Survived by daughters, Elaine (Rick) Warwick of Franklin and Annice (Bob)...

James Shearer

James Shearer

Apr 21, 2014

Shearer, Mr. James Addie, age 92 of Franklin, TN, April 21, 2014. Retired Electrical Engineer with Cottrell & House, then later became Telephone Data Systems. While serving in the United States Navy during WWII James received the American Area Campaign Medal and the Victory Medal. James graduated from Cumberland College and the University of Louisville. James also served as the...

Ruby Poteete

Ruby Poteete

Apr 21, 2014

Mrs. Ruby Tomlin Poteete, age 94 of Franklin, TN, April 21, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, J.W. Poteete; daughter, Betty Hughes, grandchildren, James "Butch" King, Jerry & Beverly King; parents, Doss and Lera Mai Deason Tomlin; sisters, Katherine & Mildred Tomlin & Lois Givens. Survived by: son, Leon Poteete of Franklin, TN; granddaughter, Christy Poteete of Franklin, TN; great...

Margaret Jackson

Margaret Jackson

Apr 20, 2014

Mrs. Margaret Chadwell Jackson, age 82 of Rockvale, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN, April 19, 2014. Member of Triune Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Chadwell. Survived by: husband, Cliff Jackson; son, Jimbo Chadwell; daughters, Linda (Steven) Foster & Beverly (Jay) Giles; grandchildren, Misty (Daryl Matthews, Amy (Michael) Johnson, Kelly (Jeremy) Spivey, Hollie Connell & Heather Chadwell;...

Mrs. Pamela Sneed

Mrs. Pamela Sneed

Apr 19, 2014

Mrs. Pamela Jean Sneed, age 52, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side April 19, 2014. She was such a loving wife, mother and friend. Pam was employed by Logan's Roadhouse in Cool Springs for 13 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle O'Brien. Survived by...

Mrs. Marietta Thompson

Mrs. Marietta Thompson

Apr 18, 2014

Mrs. Marietta Gunnells Thompson, age 92 of Duplex Community, April 18, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Aden A. Thompson and son, C.W. Thompson. Survived by: daughter, Sandra (Calvin) Glenn; brother, Stanton "Buddy" (Jean) Gunnells; sister, Helen Kimberl; grandchildren, Tony (Stephanie) Glenn, Jackie (Tammy) Glenn, Susan Jaworski and Sharon (Toby) Perez; nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral...

Mrs. Esther Pratt

Mrs. Esther Pratt

Apr 17, 2014

Mrs. Esther Walker Pratt, age 93 of Nashville, TN formerly of Franklin, TN, April 17, 2014. Charter member of the Williamson County Historical Society. She loved genealogy research and history. Avid storyteller about family research and was recognized for her detailed information in Ancestry.com. She was a flower gardener. Was independent and a strong willed individual. She loved her family...

Christopher McIntyre

Christopher McIntyre

Apr 17, 2014

MCINTYRE, Mr. Christopher Adair, age 29 of Spring Hill, TN, April 17, 2014. Survived by parents, John L. & Sherrie L. Ruffino of Spring Hill, TN; brother, Michael Adam Ruffino of Murfreesboro, TN; grandfather, Andrew McIntyre. Memorial services will be conducted 2:00PM Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service...