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James Collings

James Collings

May 22, 2012

COLLINGS, James Franklin "Dude", age 68, born 1943 in Knoxville, TN. Passed away May 22, 2012 from his battle with cancer. Survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Virginia Hooven Collings; daughter, Heather Jane Collings (Craig) Renfroe of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Jane Collings of Huntsville, AL & Brenda Collings (Wayne) Carter of Shelbyville, TN. Preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Bonnie Parker

Mrs. Bonnie Parker

May 21, 2012

PARKER, Mrs. Bonnie Lee, age 78 of Franklin, TN, May 21, 2012. Registered Nurse for 30 years. Member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by parents, William & Bertha Emerson Draisey; husband, Bill Parker; brothers, Dick & Ed Draisey; sister, Donna Emmerson. Survived by son, Randy Parker; daughters, Lynnea (Ron) Ragsag & Jorja (John) Trocino; brothers, Bill (Maxine)...

Mrs. Lyserhea Rousos

Mrs. Lyserhea Rousos

May 21, 2012

ROUSOS, Mrs. Lyserhea Venieris, age 98 of Brentwood, TN. May 21, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Dino Rousos. Survived by sons, Peter (Regina) Rousos of Brentwood, TN & John (Elishia) Rousos of Raliegh, NC; brother, Anthony Venieris; sister, Sue Angeloff; grandchildren Daniel, Melissa, Heather, Mark, Lauren, & Morgan; 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held 10:15am Friday, May 25,...

Mr. Donald Harris

Mr. Donald Harris

May 20, 2012

HARRIS, Mr. Donald Michael, age 69 of Spring Hill, TN, May 20, 2012. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Maintenance Supervisor with the former CPS Industries with 41 years service. Member of the Old Hope Church of Christ. Preceded in death by father, Henry Arvel Harris and brother, Randall Harris. Survived by wife of 24 years, Shirley Harris; son, Donald...

Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins

May 19, 2012

HAWKINS, Robert E. age 81 of Antioch, TN. Passed away May 19, 2012. Member of Hillcrest UMC, worked for TWRA & Opryland First Aid Dept., retired from State of TN Dept. of EMS and developed the Sumner Co. EMS. Preceded in death by parents, Hugh & Pauline Hawkins. Survived by wife, Carol Hawkins of Antioch, TN; son, Eric Allen (DeRusha)...

Mrs. Marguerite Moore

Mrs. Marguerite Moore

May 19, 2012

MOORE, Mrs. Marguerite, age 83 of Rockaway Beach, MO, May 19, 2012 at Skaggs Hospital, Branson, MO. Born in Nashville, TN, Marguerite also lived in Franklin, TN before she and Gaston moved to Chicago, IL in 1951. Marguerite retired in 1991 after 20 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in the Accounting Dept. She was a life long...

Gregory Boone

Gregory Boone

May 19, 2012

BOONE, Mr. Gregory Shawn, age 51 of Fairview, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2012. Graduated in 1978 from Fairview High School. Field Superintendent with Crawford Door Sales with 26 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and camping. Preceded in death by parents, Claude W. & Louise Carter Boone. Survived by: Loving wife, Donna...

Robbie Sullivan

Robbie Sullivan

May 18, 2012

SULLIVAN, Mrs. Robbie Carr, age 95 of Nashville, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN. Member of Riverwood Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband of 67 years, Richard Sullivan. Survived by: sisters, Joan Moran, Franklin, TN & Sara (Larry) Sanders, Kernersville, NC; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Williamson...

Ret. Tanksley

Ret. Tanksley

May 17, 2012

TANKSLEY, Ret. Major James C., age 80 of Hermitage, TN, May 17, 2012. Retired from U.S. Army after serving 24 ½ years including Korean and Vietnam War. He was awarded the Meritorious Medals twice and Air Medal with Valor. Served for many years with the Williamson County Sheriff's Dept. He was also a former Williamson County Magistrate and Juvenile Court...

Dr. Porter

Dr. Porter

May 17, 2012

PORTER, Dr. Lee, age 83 of Franklin, TN, May 17, 2012. Born in Mexico, Missouri. Received his B.A. in 1953 from William Jewell College, Liberty, MO, B.D. in 1956 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX & Th.D. in 1965 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX. He & his wife, Pat Long married in 1956. His pastoring...

Mrs. Rose Blackwell

Mrs. Rose Blackwell

May 16, 2012

BLACKWELL, Mrs. Rose Virginia, age 89 of Murfreesboro, formerly of Franklin, TN, May 16, 2012. Preceded in death by son, David Jones and daughters, Jimmie Dean Kelly & Lisa Gail Jones. Survived by husband, Billy J. Blackwell of Murfreesboro; son, James (Patsy) Jones; daughter, Patricia Stewart all of Nashville, TN; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. Funeral...

Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

May 16, 2012

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN WORTHINGTON, OH JOHNSON, Mary Elizabeth, born in Columbus, Ohio in 1924 and passed away May 16th 2012 in Franklin, Tennessee . Preceded in death by husband Lye C. Johnson; parents, Harry E. & Iona Randall; and brother Earl Randall. Mary with husband Lye C. Johnson resided in Indianapolis, IN for many years prior to moving to Bradenton,...

Mrs. Vivian Crafton

Mrs. Vivian Crafton

May 15, 2012

CRAFTON, Mrs. Vivian Lorine, age 60, of Spring Hill, TN formerly of Franklin. May 15, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Charles Allen Crafton and brother, William Smith. Survived by husband, Robert A. Crafton of Spring Hill, TN; sons, Eddie Wayne (Jennie Hilliard) Beard, Jr. of Franklin, TN, Robert Darrel (Sharon) Crafton of Columbia, TN and Eric Shawn Crafton of...

Mrs. Joyce Waddey

Mrs. Joyce Waddey

May 15, 2012

Visitation Details

Thursday, May 17th, 2012 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Service Information

Thursday, May 17th, 2012 2:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Interment Details

Mt. Hope Cemetery

Mr. Donny Sullivan

Mr. Donny Sullivan

May 15, 2012

SULLIVAN, Mr. Donny James, age 65 of Franklin, TN, May 15, 2012 after battling Alzheimer's Disease. Veteran of the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. Retired President/Owner of D.J. Pizza, Inc., a Papa John's franchise. Avid golfer, outdoorsman, fisherman and sports fan. Loving devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and family man. Preceded in death by father, John Young Sullivan and brother,...

Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley

Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley

May 13, 2012

STANLEY, Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, age 101 of Nashville, TN, May 13, 2012. Preceded in death by Betty Loretta Anderson. Survived by: daughter, Phyllis (Andrew) Williams; grandchildren, Mike (Maggie) Dotson, Steve (Cindy) Dotson, Tina (Kerry) Ballhagen, Doug (Karre) Sloan, Ari Williams & John Williams; great grandchildren, Billy, Stevie Kay, Patrick, Dawson & Gracie; great great grandchildren, Brittany, Ricky, Madison, Lexie &...

Mrs. Frances Cole

Mrs. Frances Cole

May 12, 2012

COLE, Mrs. Frances Crafton, age 79 of Franklin, TN, May 12, 2012. Member of Grace Church. Survived by husband, Anthony Cole of Franklin, TN; daughters, Sharon (Art) Perry of Franklin, TN and Karen (Doug) Smith of Franklin, TN; sister, Emma (Joe) Lancaster of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Brad, Amber and Quentin Perry and Coty Rae Hartley; great grandchildren, Lilli, Dakota, Dalila,...

Christopher Hepler

Christopher Hepler

May 11, 2012

HEPLER, Mr. Christopher Dan "Chris", age 29 of Columbia, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN died May 11, 2012. Survived by parents, Jerry & Regina Hepler of Columbia, TN; son, Connor Hepler; daughters, Emilee & Abrianna Hepler all of Thompsons Station, TN; sister, Brandi Seats of Columbia, TN; grandparents, Lucille & A.C. Hepler of Waverly, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted...

Ryan Tropauer

Ryan Tropauer

May 9, 2012

TROPAUER, Ryan James, age 15 died May 9, 2012 from injuries sustained in an accident. Ryan was a wonderful son and brother. He had a great sense of humor and a passion for music and concerts. A great friend to many, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a Freshman at Franklin High School. Preceded...

Mr. Robert Pugh

Mr. Robert Pugh

May 9, 2012

PUGH, Mr. Robert Ray, age 78 of Hohenwald, TN. May 9, 2012. He was a graduate of Colorado State University, Life member of NRA, Assistant Chief of Wildlife with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Active Explorer Scout Master in Crossville, TN, an avid hunter and fisherman, and one of the founders of the Tennessee Hunters Safety Program. Preceded in death...