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Mrs. Vivian Brannon

Mrs. Vivian Brannon

Jun 27, 2012

BRANNON, Mrs. Vivian Isaacs, age 71 of Franklin, TN, June 27, 2012. Loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was very dear to her. She was an avid reader, talented writer and enjoyed Bridge and golf. She was loved and will be missed by all. Preceded in death by parents, Eugene Isaacs, Carmine & Jimmy Smith. Survived by...

Mr. Orville Ivey

Mr. Orville Ivey

Jun 26, 2012

IVEY, Mr. Orville Wayne "Sonny", age 77 of Antioch, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN, June 26, 2012. Member of Melrose Jehovah Witness. Survived by wife, Louise Crawford Ivey of Antioch, TN; son, Joseph D. Ivey of Antioch, TN; daughter, Deborah (Charles) Columbia of Nashville, TN; sisters, Thelma Reed of Thompsons Station, TN, Christine (Johnny) Bennett of the Bethesda Comm. &...

Mrs. Catherine Ford

Mrs. Catherine Ford

Jun 23, 2012

FORD, Mrs. Catherine Julia, age 97 of Franklin, TN, June 23, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Roscoe Parker & Catherine Jane Carroll Oden; two sons; brothers, James, Hugh, Paul, Jack & Wesley Oden; sister, Dorothy Tyrone. Survived by husband of 75 years, Hillman S. Ford; daughter, Sheila Elise (Daniel) Kane; brother, Richard Oden; sister, Annie Vera (Louis) Major; three...

Mrs. Nellie Hamilton

Mrs. Nellie Hamilton

Jun 22, 2012

HAMILTON, Mrs. Nellie Arrington-Rice, age 77 passed in peace, surrounded by family and friends on June 22, 2012. Born in Nashville, TN on September 19, 1934 to Robert Madell and Mary Blunkall Arrington, Nellie was a 1953 graduate of Goodlettsville high school. Much admired for her courage and strength of character, she was the definition of a survivor. First diagnosed...

Mattie Adams

Mattie Adams

Jun 22, 2012

ADAMS, Mrs. Mattie Lee, also known as "Helen" by close friends and family, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2012. Born to Viola Taylor and Frank Harris of Wilson, AR, Mattie grew up in Chicago, IL with a strong background in real estate. Mattie worked for Draper and Kraner as a property manager until her retirement....

Mrs. Mary O'Connell

Mrs. Mary O'Connell

Jun 21, 2012

O'CONNELL, Mrs. Mary Ruth, age 41 of Franklin, TN passed away at her home June 21, 2012. Survived by husband, John Michael O'Connell; parents, Robert W. and Joyce L. Lewandowski; brothers, David (Sofi) Lewandowski and Donn Lewandowski; sister, Laura (Tony) Guida; beloved dog Bailey. A Celebration of Life service will be held 6:00PM Thursday, June 28, 2012 at GracePointe Church,...

Mr. Harry Mallard Jr.

Mr. Harry Mallard Jr.

Jun 21, 2012

MALLARD, Mr. Harry Courtney, Jr. age 56 of Thompsons Station, TN, June 21, 2012. He will always be remembered for his passion in leadership and volunteering for many years in the Scouting Community. Preceded in death by parents, Harry Courtney and Margaret G. (Jean) Harden Mallard. Survived by wife of 31 years, Jennifer Mallard of Thompsons Station, TN; sons, Harry...

Mr. Albert Johnson

Mr. Albert Johnson

Jun 20, 2012

Mr. Albert Ernest Johnson, age 69, of West Dover, VT, passed away June 20, 2012 in Franklin, TN. He was an insurance agent and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest Albert and Lea Marie Kanerva Johnson. Survived by brother, Ron (Dianne) Johnson of Spring Hill, TN; nephews, Shawn, Chris and Corey (Lois) Johnson;...

Mr. Robert Hornburger, Jr.

Mr. Robert Hornburger, Jr.

Jun 20, 2012

HORNBURGER, Jr. Robert Thomas, age 50 of Lewisburg, TN, long time resident of Franklin, TN, June 20, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Robert Thomas "Roscoe" Hornburger, Sr. Survived by wife, Jayne White Hornburger; mother, Martha Smithson Hornburger; sister, Debbie Raines Flowers; step-children, Christy Poteete, Austin McCabe & Rosie Lampley; grandchildren, Andrew & Aubrey McCabe, Zachary & Amelia Lampley; nephews,...

Mr. Edward Shotwell

Mr. Edward Shotwell

Jun 19, 2012

SHOTWELL, Mr. Edward Clifford, age 93, of Duluth, GA formerly of Franklin, TN. Retired supervisor with the U.S Postal Service. Preceded in death by wife, Hazel Kimbro Shotwell and son, Stephen Shotwell. Survived by; daughters, Trudy (James) Thomson & Vicki (Joel) McLemore; brother, Robert Grady Shotwell; grandchildren, Tracy Thomson Chambers, James Andrew Thomson, Stephen McLemore & Craig Thomas McLemore; great...

Mr. Everett Shepherd

Mr. Everett Shepherd

Jun 18, 2012

SHEPHERD, Mr. Everett Ray, age 77 of Franklin, TN, June 18, 2012. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force; attended the Peoples Church; retired from General Motors and was an antique dealer. Preceded in death by parents, Fair & Pearl Ratliff Shepherd of Floyd County. KY; brothers, Tommy, James, Dallas and Dial Shepherd; sister, Evelyn Shepherd Patton. Survived by wife, Maria...

Mrs. Edith Keith

Mrs. Edith Keith

Jun 17, 2012

KEITH, Mrs. Edith Garrett, age 82 of Brentwood, TN, June 17, 2012. Member of Brentwood Hills Church of Christ. Survived by husband of 60 years, Robert E. Keith of Brentwood, TN; sons, Steven Robert (Tracey) Keith of Oviedo, FL & Chris Allen (Cara) Keith of Brentwood, TN; daughter, Edie Elizabeth (Jason) Ross of College Grove, TN; brother, R.C. (Mildred) Garrett...

Mr. William Candler

Mr. William Candler

Jun 15, 2012

CANDLER, Mr. William Roy, age 76 of Nashville, TN, June 15, 2012. Member of Nashville Grace Church of the Nazarene. Retired Ordained Nazarene Minister with Doctorate in Theology. Former Professor and Vice-President of Emmanuel Bible College in Nashville. Former Chaplain with Davidson Co. Sheriffs Dept.Preceded in death by parents, Luther & Pearl Candler; wife, Mildred Jones Candler; great grandson, Emmitt...

Mr. Frank Drake, Jr.

Mr. Frank Drake, Jr.

Jun 15, 2012

DRAKE, Mr. Frank, Jr. age 81 of Columbia, TN passed away June 15, 2012. Retired owner of Drake Bonding Co. Preceded in death by parents, Frank, Sr. & Gladys Parker Drake; sister, Linda Drake Brown. Survived by wife, Jo Ann Drake of Columbia, TN; daughters, Margaret Guice of Destin, FL, Jeanie Ling of Lynnville, TN, Faye (David) Caceres & Lynn...

Maria Tavares

Maria Tavares

Jun 15, 2012

MARIA dos ANJOS VIVEIROS TAVARES (August 12, 1924 - June 15, 2012) Maria dos Anjos Viveiros Tavares of New Bedford, MA and Brentwood, TN went to be with her God and beloved husband on June 15, 2012. She was 87. The daughter of Antonio de Viveiros and Maria Isabel Moniz, she was born in the parish of Santa Cruz, Lagoa,...

Mildred Irvin

Mildred Irvin

Jun 13, 2012

IRVIN, Mrs. Mildred Gooch, age 87 of Franklin, TN, June 13, 2012. Title 1 Reading teacher at Trinity Elementary School and retired from the Williamson Co. School System. Member of Millview Church of Christ. Attended Tennessee State University. Preceded in death by husband, Robert C. Irvin; son, Richard C. Irvin; granddaugter, Lori Lynn Webb; sisters, Sadie Walton, Ruth Irvin and...

Mrs. Mary Beasley

Mrs. Mary Beasley

Jun 12, 2012

BEASLEY, Mrs. Mary Gladys Cartwright, age 85 of Franklin, TN, June 12, 2012. Retired as a seamstress from Fashion Cleaners. Preceded in death by husband, Clyde Edward Beasley, Jr.; brothers, Joe, James & Robert Leroy Cartwright; sister, Marty Etta Roberson; grandson, David Edward Carter. Survived by: daughter, Linda Carter; grandchildren, Daniel Carter, Michael Carter, Donna Faye Land, Sherry Carter and...

Mrs. Dorothy Cothern

Mrs. Dorothy Cothern

Jun 12, 2012

COTHERN, Mrs. Dorothy Louise Johnson, age 70 left to be with Jesus on June 12, 2012. Member of First Baptist Church of Fairview. Graduate of Hillsboro High School where she was Salutatorian of her class. Worked previously with Commerce Union Bank and First American National Bank. Survived by husband of 46 years, William C. "Bill" Cothern of Fairview, TN; sons,...

Ms. Loretta Wilson

Ms. Loretta Wilson

Jun 11, 2012

WILSON, Ms. Loretta, age 70 of Franklin, TN, June 11, 2012. Worked for seventeen years with O'Charley's Corporate Office. Founding member of Christ Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, IL. Survived by: daughters, Liz Alvey, Franklin, TN, Jenny Harrison, Muddy, IL, & Vicki Saunders, Glendora, CA; brother, Jerry Kimbrell, North Salt Lake City, UT; sister, Linda Martis, Crown Point, IN; grandchildren, Jesse...

Mrs. Alta Black

Mrs. Alta Black

Jun 11, 2012

BLACK, Mrs. Alta Pearl Veach, age 72 of Franklin, TN, June 11, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, James and Fannie Crawford Veach. Survived by: husband of 27 years, Franklin E. "Bertha" Black; brother, Clifton (Joan) Veach; sisters, Becky (John W. "Bubba") Ham, Connie (John) Koelz & Pam (Mike) Marlin; several nieces and nephews and other loving family members. Funeral...