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Amanda Richards

Amanda Richards

Dec 17, 2013

RICHARDS, Amanda Jean, age 27 of Franklin, TN, December 17, 2013. Loving daughter and friend who loved her family and her cats. She loved life and was a kind soul. A graduate of MTSU, she had a passion for traveling, especially to London. Survived by parents, Monte & Leesa Richards of Franklin, TN; grandparents, Clayton & Jeanie Jones of Franklin,...

Mr. Troy Martin

Mr. Troy Martin

Dec 17, 2013

Mr. Troy C. Martin, age 78, of LaVergne, TN, December 17, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Nettie Burgess Martin; wife, Ann E. Martin; sister, Lorene Martin and son in law, Jerry Estes. Survived by his very special companion, Jeanie Hale; daughters, Yvonne Estes, Deloris Brown, Rhonda (Donnie) Haywood and Sherry (Greg) Conner; sister, Mable Hedgecough; five...

Mrs. Cecile Brown

Mrs. Cecile Brown

Dec 15, 2013

In memory of Mrs. Cecile Brown BROWN, Mrs. Cecile L., age 90, from Sugar Land Texas, formerly Franklin, Tennessee. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, her pets, and her grandchildren. Preceded by husband, Eugene Brown; parents Hattie and Dee Lovell; and two sisters. She is survived by son, Bill and daughter-in-law Schelley of Sugar...

Evelyn Pitt

Evelyn Pitt

Dec 13, 2013

PITT, Mrs. Evelyn Pulley, age 76 of College Grove, TN died December 13, 2013. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late James Pascal & Vera Rivers Pulley. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Pitt; brother, Les Pulley; sister, Dorothy Scruggs. Survived by son, Jeff Pitt & fiancé Michelle Hutchinson of College Grove, TN; daughter, Jennifer Pitt of Dowelltown, TN;...

Mrs. Elaine Bennett

Mrs. Elaine Bennett

Dec 13, 2013

BENNETT, Mrs. Elaine Davis, age 81 of the Bethesda Community. A member of the Cross Keys Baptist Church. Born in 1932 to the late Wiley Callahan & Clatie Howard Davis. Also preceded in death by son, Ronnie Bennett; sisters, Elizabeth Watt & Jean Prince. Survived by her husband of 50 years, Paris Bennett; sons, Jackie (Debbi) Bennett & Dewayne Bennett;...

Mr. Hillman Ford

Mr. Hillman Ford

Dec 12, 2013

FORD, Mr. Hillman Sylvester, age 96 of Franklin, TN, December 12, 2013. He was a beloved father, husband, grandparent, friend and neighbor. Retired security officer for the U.S. Foreign Service. Veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. Preceded in death by parents, Robert James & Lucille Messer Ford; wife of 75 years, Catherine Julia Ford; two infant sons; brothers,...

Mrs. Karen Centers

Mrs. Karen Centers

Dec 11, 2013

CENTERS, Mrs. Karen Louise, age 76 of Franklin, TN, December 11, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, O'Neil B. Centers; son, Volmer K. Thrane. Survived by son, Robert (Laura) Thrane; daughters, Deborah (Stan) Cunningham, Nancy Thrane, Kristin Centers & Beth (Chuck) Roberts; brothers, Bob Hagen, Jack Hagen & David Hagen; sisters, June Davis & Shirley Bragg; eleven grandchildren & four...

Mr. Robert McCoy

Mr. Robert McCoy

Dec 10, 2013

MCCOY, Mr. Robert Phillip, age 79 of College Grove, TN died December 10, 2013. Born in Williamson Co. to the late James & Willie Belle Geasley McCoy. Preceded in death by wife, Thelma Lorine McCoy; son, Thomas Allen McCoy; grandson, Christian Plunkett. Survived by sons, Mike (Monte) McCoy of College Grove, TN and Howard (Polly) McCoy of Chapel Hill, TN;...

Mrs. Jessie Harrison

Mrs. Jessie Harrison

Dec 9, 2013

Service Information

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 10:00am, Mangrum Cemetery

Interment Details

Mangrum Cemetery

Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly

Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly

Dec 9, 2013

KELLY, Mrs. Elizabeth, age 92 of Donelson, TN. She was a member of Neelys Bend Chruch of Christ in Madison. She enjoyed golfing and being a member of the Old Hickory Country Club where she was the director of the youth golf club. Preceded by husband, Fredrick Kelly; parents, Franklin Pierce and Hattie Rebecca Powers Schmittou; seven siblings and daughter...

Colonel Asch

Colonel Asch

Dec 8, 2013

USAF Retired Colonel Alfred Asch, age 93 of Franklin, TN, December 8, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Naomi Idella Asch. Survived by: sons, David (Marcia) Asch & Peter (Joani) Asch; brother, Dan Asch; sister, Leona Caldecourt; grandchildren, Graeme (Corrie) Asch, Darryl (Annie) McCreary, Jennifer (Eric) Johnson & Veronica Asch; great grandchildren, Kaelan, Aryn & Raley Asch, Aidan, Liam &...

Mrs. Violet Wiese

Mrs. Violet Wiese

Dec 8, 2013

Mrs. Violet Katherine Wiese, age 94, of Franklin, TN passed away December 8, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Wiese; and parents, Edward and Anna Jannusch Vollmar. Survived by sons, Dean (Jeannine) Wiese and Dennis (Monica) Wiese; grandchildren, Chad Wiese, Christine (Robert) Koors and Kurt (Allison) Wiese; and seven great grandchildren. No service...

Patricia Hesson

Patricia Hesson

Dec 7, 2013

Patricia Compton Hesson, age 88, of Franklin, TN passed away December 7, 2013. She began her career as an airline hostess with TWA Airlines for ten years. One of the original banking pioneers in customer service starting with Williamson County Bank. She was Sponsorship Chair for Relay for Life for many years, member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Ambassador...

Susie Sweeney

Susie Sweeney

Dec 7, 2013

Susie Mai Sweeney, age 89, of Franklin, TN passed away December 7, 2013. She was a native of Williamson County and a member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Neal Sweeney. Survived by son, Charlie Benjamin Sweeney; daughters, Cathy (Steve) Johnson, Hazel Davis and Mary Jane Dillon; and loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Service will...

Mrs. Barbara Harlin

Mrs. Barbara Harlin

Dec 6, 2013

Harlin, Barbara Graham, age 56 passed away at her home in Franklin after a lengthy illness. She was an active community and school volunteer and co-owner of The Registry in downtown Franklin. Born in Columbus, MS, she was a graduate of Caldwell High School. She graduated from the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega...

Jane Prestwood

Jane Prestwood

Dec 6, 2013

Jane Heustess Prestwood, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, died on December 6, 2013, in Franklin, Tennessee. Jane graduated from Sidney Lanier High School and the University of Alabama. She played piano at Morningview Baptist Church and the Montgomery Little Theatre for many years. Jane was predeceased by her parents, Ulysses Long Heustess and Juanita Cox Heustess; and her brother, Dan...

Marilyn Paulk

Marilyn Paulk

Dec 5, 2013

PAULK, Mrs. Marilyn Weaver, age 76 of Franklin, TN, formerly of West Frankfort, IL, December 5, 2013. She is retired Professor Emeritus of Southern Illinois University and has spent 37 years in the teaching profession. She taught and mentored over a thousand dental hygienists located all over the country and overseas. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald & Hazel Dew...

Helen Meisner

Helen Meisner

Dec 5, 2013

MEISNER, Mrs. Helen Margaret, age 93, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Terre Haute, IN passed away December 5, 2013. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Meisner. Survived by daughter, Cyndy Meisner (Ron) Howes of Franklin, TN; son, Paul (Cari) Meisner of Columbus, OH; eight grandchildren; and four...

Dr. Atkinson

Dr. Atkinson

Dec 5, 2013

Dr. Donald Allen Atkinson, age 78 of Franklin, TN, December 5, 2013. He married Diann on September 2, 1956. They shared 57 wonderful, happy, years together. Don began preaching when he was 16 years old. He pastored several churches in Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee including a 10 year term as Pastor of Walker Baptist Church, in Franklin, Tennessee. Don...

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson

Dec 3, 2013

JOHNSON, Jack Tolbert, age 17 of Franklin, TN. Jack was a senior at Centennial High School and an honorary member of the University of Tennessee Chattanooga football team. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, John Paul Johnson and grandmother, Doris Evelyn Newman. Survived by parents, Ben P. and Jill Johnson; brother, Benny Johnson; grandparents, Sue Jeter, Jack and...