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Mrs. Leara Matlock

Mrs. Leara Matlock

May 4, 2011

Mrs. Leara Beatrice Fly Matlock, age 86, of Santa Fe, TN, passed away May 4, 2011 at Maury Regional Hospital. Mrs. Matlock was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Matlock and a grandson, Nelson King. Survived by her sons, Walter (Joy) Matlock of Spring Hill, TN & Doug (Virginia) Matlock of Chapel Hill, TN; daughters, Beatrice (Jim)...

Mrs. Deanna Gillham

Mrs. Deanna Gillham

May 3, 2011

Mrs. Deanna Rhodes Gillham, age 51, of Spring Hill, TN, May 3, 2011. Deanna was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and a homemaker. Preceded in death by her brother, Alan Rhodes. Survived by her husband, Clayton Gillham, Jr. of Spring Hill, TN; parents, Paul & Donna Rhodes of Louisville, KY; sons, Scott Gillham of Lake Mary, FL & Ryne...

Mr. Charles Maffett

Mr. Charles Maffett

May 2, 2011

MAFFETT, Mr. Charles James Christopher, age 95 of Franklin, TN, May 2, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine Maust Maffett & daughter, Sandra Maffett Thompson. Survived by son, Wayne Alden (Catherine) Maffett; daughter, Gayle (Tex) Cromwell; grandchildren, Julie (Mike) Ryan, Christopher Thompson, Courtney (Mike) Lewandowski, Carey (Brandon) Carter, Caitlyn & Christine Cromwell; great grandson, Brody James Carter. Funeral Services...

Mr. Robert Calandriello

Mr. Robert Calandriello

May 1, 2011

CALANDRIELLO, Mr. Robert James, age 50 of Franklin, TN, May 1, 2011. Graduate of Rutgers University. Preceded in death by father, Joseph Paul Calandriello. Survived by wife, Ann Calandriello; son, Robert James Calandriello; daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Calandriello all of Franklin, TN; mother, Margaret Sullivan of Red Bank, NJ; sisters, Elizabeth Layton of Atlantic Highlands, NJ & Arlene (David) Wallace of...

Mrs. Orpha Anders

Mrs. Orpha Anders

Apr 30, 2011

ANDERS, Mrs. Orpha Baxter, age 87 of College Grove, TN, passed away April 30, 2011. She taught school for 44 years and was a member of Peytonsville Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, James Scott and Celia Elizabeth Williams Baxter and husband, Warren Anders. Survived by son, Scott (Diane) Anders; daughter, Charlotte Baird; brothers, Ira (Ima) Baxter, Ermon...

Elbert Thompson

Elbert Thompson

Apr 28, 2011

Elbert "Jim" Thompson, age 88, Spring Hill, TN, passed away April 28, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Marks, MS on November 1, 1922. Jim grew up and went to school in Indianola, MS before joining the Armed Forces. He served during WWII in England in the Engineers. Her retired from Farmers Tractor and...

Mr. Darrel Drolsum

Mr. Darrel Drolsum

Apr 27, 2011

DROLSUM, Mr. Darrel DeWayne, age 88 of Brentwood, TN, April 27, 2011. WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army; member of Boy Scouts of America for 70 years; Eagle Board of Review Chairman Williamson Co. Preceded in death by parents, Milo J. & Ouida Davidson Drolsum and wife, Helen Marguerite Drolsum. Survived by son, Larry DeWayne (Dianna) Drolsum; daughters, Linda Diane...

Mack Anderton

Mack Anderton

Apr 27, 2011

ANDERTON, Mack, Age 69, who owned Brownland Farm with his wife, Margaret (Sissie) Anderton, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Mack was a well-respected horseman in middle Tennessee as well as across the country. His career as a horseman spans a long career as a rodeo exhibitor, polo player, and farrier. His legacy, Brownland Farm, today hosts 11 nationally ranked horse...

Ms. Glenna Klingler

Ms. Glenna Klingler

Apr 26, 2011

KLINGLER, Ms. Glenna Lee Brown, age 75 of Franklin, TN, April 26, 2011. Retired teacher with Williamson Co. Schools; member of West Main Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn & Marion Lee Kinnie Brown. Survived by son, Jeff (Debbie) Klingler of Lebanon, TN; brother, Dr. Jerry (Angie) Brown of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Jesse (Jessica) Klingler & Cara...

Travis Hulen

Travis Hulen

Apr 25, 2011

HULEN, Travis Steven, 31 of Franklin, TN. Travis was a local homebuilder with his family's business and an avid outdoor adventurer. He was an Eagle Scout; a member of the Sierra Club, NRA, Ducks Unlimited and the Middle TN Home Builders Assoc. A 1998 graduate of Brentwood High, he earned his B.A. in Planning and Urban Development at UT Knoxville...

Mrs. Lesia Deason

Mrs. Lesia Deason

Apr 25, 2011

DEASON, Mrs. Lesia Ann Edwards, age 89 of Franklin, TN, April 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Deason & brother, Vester Edwards. Survived by daughters, Marilyn Smithson of Spring Hill, TN & Ann (Doyl) Beard of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jimmy (Lori) Beard, Jennifer (Tony) Davis, Sammy (Sarah) Smtihson & Troy (Cindy) Smithson; nine great grandchildren; sister, Mary Ladd...

Mrs. Diane Schwartz

Mrs. Diane Schwartz

Apr 24, 2011

SCHWARTZ, Mrs. Diane Lynn Needham, age 66 of Franklin, TN, April 24, 2011. Member of Franklin Christian Church. Preceded in death by husband, William Schwartz. Survived by: daughter, Dawne (Steve) Johnson, Franklin, TN; son, Kelly (Barbie) Schwartz, Kingston Springs, TN; grandchildren, Madeleine, Chloe, Emily & William Johnson and Amanda Parrish. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, April 28,...

Ms. Sharon Grandy

Ms. Sharon Grandy

Apr 24, 2011

GRANDY, Ms. Sharon Kay, age 65 of Franklin, TN, April 24, 2011. Born in Owosso, Michigan and later moved to Franklin with General Motors Division. Member of Franklin Community of Faith. Survived by: son, Nick (Ellie) Grandy of Spring Hill, TN; daughter, Traci (Eric) Scott of Franklin, TN; mother, Dorothy Grandy of Franklin, TN; brother, Gary (Betty) Grandy of Spring...

Mrs. Alice Jenkins

Mrs. Alice Jenkins

Apr 23, 2011

JENKINS, Mrs. Alice Fay Owens, age 63 of Franklin, TN, April 23, 2011. Administrative Assistant at David Lipscomb University with 28 years of service. Member of Millview Church of Christ. Preceded in death by father, Robert Edward Owens & brother, Charles Ray Owens. Survived by: husband, James Norman Jenkins; sons, Jason (Heather) Jenkins and Roger (Whitney) Jenkins; mother, Lucille Donnelly...

Mr. Abram " Jr.

Mr. Abram " Jr.

Apr 22, 2011

CHURCH, Mr. Abram Baker, Jr. "A.B.", age 81 of Franklin, TN, April 22, 2011. Employed with the U.S. Post Office; Adjutant for the American Legion; Veteran of the U.S. Navy - Korean Conflict; Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge #7; Past Grand Commander of State of TN with York Rite. Preceded in death by parents, Abram Baker & Willie Mae Southall...

Mr. David Jean, Jr.

Mr. David Jean, Jr.

Apr 22, 2011

JEAN, Mr. David Ewing, Jr., age 67 of College Grove, TN, April 22, 2011. Retired after 30 years service with Dept. of Labor with State of TN. Member of the College Grove United Methodist Church and College Grove Senior Center. Survived by: wife, Deborah W. Jean; daughter, Dana Kaye Jean; son, David E. Jean III; sister, Nell Jean- Mitchell. Funeral...

Ms. Beverly Lewis

Ms. Beverly Lewis

Apr 22, 2011

LEWIS, Ms. Beverly Mathis, age 64 of Nashville, TN. Survived by: daughters, Melissa "Missy" Marlin & Dodie Marlin both of Nashville, TN. Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 PM Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Ward Jones officiating. Memorials may be made to the Beverly Lewis Memorial Fund. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time at...

Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish

Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish

Apr 21, 2011

PARRISH, Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty", age 73 of Brentwood, TN passed away April 21, 2011 after a courageous three year battle with liver cancer. Long time employee of the Direct Oil Corporation in Brentwood; Member of the Church of the Advent Episcopal for over 40 years; Volunteer at St. Luke's This and That Shop; Member of the American Legion Auxiliary Brentwood...

Mr. Glenn Huff

Mr. Glenn Huff

Apr 21, 2011

HUFF, Mr. Glenn, age 89, peacefully passed away on, April 21, 2011. Longtime resident of Brentwood since 1949 where he started Huff's Grocery. Mr. Huff grew up in the grocery business with his father & family in the Burwood Community. He was an avid baseball player during his youth and stayed active through his adult years. Active member of Owen...

Dr. Wells

Dr. Wells

Apr 21, 2011

WELLS, Dr. Kippen C. age 89 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Lakewood, OH, April 21, 2011. Veteran of the U.S. Army; while stationed in Munich, Germany Dr. Wells was on the U.S. Army Hockey team. After serving his time in the Army, Dr. Wells made his home in Lakewood, OH where he opened a private Internal Medicine Practice. While maintaining...