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Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Aug 14, 2010

TAYLOR, Mr. Robert Morgan "Bob", age 88 of College Grove, TN. August 14, 2010. Lifetime farmer and retired livestock dealer. Preceded in death by wives Margaret Lee Taylor & Mary Wrather Taylor; parents Harrison & Manie Morgan Taylor brothers Harry & Horace Taylor; sister, Blanch Taylor Taliaferro. Survived by: daughter, Bobbie (Chris) Tackett; grandchildren, Mary Margaret & Rebecca Mardelia Tackett....

Mr. Jerry Nowels

Mr. Jerry Nowels

Aug 13, 2010

NOWELS, Mr. Jerry Ray, age 61 of Franklin, TN, August 13, 2010. Veteran of the U.S. Marines. Preceded in death by father, William Donald Nowels. Survived by mother, Thelma Nowels of Franklin, TN; son, Scott (Debbie) Nowels of Nashville, TN; sister, Donna Nowels of Franklin, TN; grandchild, Taylor Nowels. Graveside service will be conducted 10:00AM Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at...

Bane Beasley

Bane Beasley

Aug 10, 2010

Beasley, Bane Alton Drake. Born October 23, 2009. We celebrate the life of Bane Beasley who was survived by parents, Drason and Sonya Beasley; sister, Olivia Drae Beasley; grandparents, Evelyn Lynndell Beasley, James Calvin Beasley, Coyce & Peggy Stokes; great grandparents, Nera Holt, Joanna Beasley & Mattie Stokes. He was a light to all who saw him smile. A Celebration...

Mr. Charles Smithson

Mr. Charles Smithson

Aug 10, 2010

Mr. Charles Randall "Goat" Smithson, age 55 of the Bethesda Community, August 10, 2010. He was a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by father, Charles Woodard Smithson. Survived by: mother, Josephine Smithson of Bethesda Community; sons, Randall Cayle (Wendy) Smithson of Spring Hill, TN, Jesse Frank Smithson of...

Mrs. Myrtle Henry

Mrs. Myrtle Henry

Aug 8, 2010

HENRY, Mrs. Myrtle Ruth Warf, age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN, longtime native of Williamson County, August 8, 2010. Mrs. Henry had lived in Marshall Co. from 2001-2006 and also in Murfreesboro from 2007-present. Secretary for 17 years with the Williamson Co. School Systems; member of Millview Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar & Sally Burns Warf; sisters,...

Mrs. Mary Gower

Mrs. Mary Gower

Aug 7, 2010

GOWER, Mary Ruth Shreffler, (Mrs. F.E. "Gene" Gower (deceased), 90, Died August 6, 2010. She lived in Birmingham, Al. since relocating from her home in Franklin, Tn. in 1999. Mary was born in Alma, Illinois to Lois (McNeil) and Arthur Shreffler. Following her father's death (1921) she moved to Nashville in 1934 with her mother who married Edward M. French...

Mr. Mitchell Darnall

Mr. Mitchell Darnall

Aug 7, 2010

DARNALL, Mr. Mitchell "Mitch" Lynn, age 46 of Franklin, TN, August 7, 2010. Survived by wife, Debra "Debbie" Dooling Darnall; sons, Tyler & Michael Darnall; mother, Susan Darnall; father, James (Wilma) Darnall; brothers, Jimmy (Melissa) Darnall & Joey Darnall; step-children, Jacob Parsons & Annie Mallon. Memorial service will be conducted 2:00PM Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home,...

Mrs. Sue Ankrum

Mrs. Sue Ankrum

Aug 5, 2010

ANKRUM, Mrs. Sue Ellen Noto, age 62 of Franklin, TN, August 5, 2010. Lovingly known as "Nana"; Formerly of Sherrill, NY; member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church; member of Stephen Ministries; employed as data entry operator with InfoSource. Survived by husband of 43 years, Arthur Ankrum, Sr.; sons, A. Michael (Alyssa) Ankrum, Jr. & Jeffrey S. (Maggie) Ankrum, Sr. all...

Mr. Gilbert Mealer, Jr.

Mr. Gilbert Mealer, Jr.

Aug 5, 2010

MEALER, Mr. Gilbert Paul, Jr. age 69 of Nashville, TN, August 5, 2010. Electrician with TN Electric Motors. Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert Paul Sr. & Katie Lorene Craft Mealer; son, Jerry Paul Mealer & brother, James Mealer. Survived by son, Scott Mealer of Franklin, TN; grandson, Trevor Mealer; brother, Roy (Lois) Mealer of Christiana, TN; sisters, Kathleen Burns...

Leonard Elsner

Leonard Elsner

Aug 5, 2010

ELSNER, Mr. Leonard Adolph, age 84, Thompson's Station, TN. August 5, 2010. He attended First Baptist Church of Spring Hill and served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation in St. Joseph, MI after 35 years of service. After retiring from Whirlpool, he worked in construction in Tennessee until age 78....

Mrs. Eddie Clark

Mrs. Eddie Clark

Aug 4, 2010

CLARK, Mrs. Eddie Juanita Warren "Mawmaw", age 77 of Franklin, TN, August 4, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Henry Ralph & Mary Frances Rivers Warren and husband, Fred Clark. Survived by son, Fred Allen (Jennifer) Clark; daughter, Terecia Clark King; brothers, Roger Hood, Ron & Isaac Ladd all of Franklin, TN; sisters, Patricia Stevens, Betty Whitefield, Sylvia Faye Nalls,...

Mr. Ronald Betz

Mr. Ronald Betz

Aug 2, 2010

BETZ, Mr. Ronald David, age 67 of Nashville, TN, August 2, 2010. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by parents, George & Margaret Betz. Survived by son, Michael (Jessica) Betz; daughter, Melissa (James) Patchett; brother, Dan (Liz) Betz; sister, Kathy Piper; grandson, Rocco Betz. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be made to...

Mr. Richard Bowers, Sr.

Mr. Richard Bowers, Sr.

Aug 2, 2010

BOWERS, Sr. Mr. Richard Robert, age 81 of Franklin, TN, August 2, 2010. A loving father, husband & grandfather; member of Oak Valley Baptist Church; Retired realtor with Bob Parks Realty. Preceded in death by parents, Rennes F. & Helen Mundorff Bowers; wife, Helen C. Bowers & daughter, Janette Gayman. Survived by sons, Jeff (Gloria) Bowers of Bell Buckle, TN,...

Mrs. Lucy Ryan

Mrs. Lucy Ryan

Aug 1, 2010

RYAN, Mrs. Lucy Aliene, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away August 1, 2010 in Franklin. Retired operator with Bell South and member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Douglas Ryan; brother, Johnnie White; sister, Mary Waters & Willie Merritt. Survived by son, Earl Douglas Ryan, Jr. of Franklin, TN; daughters, Earline (James) Billingsley of...

Mr. Jack Thaler

Mr. Jack Thaler

Aug 1, 2010

THALER, Mr. Jack Mergen, age 59 of Franklin, TN, August 1, 2010. Employed by the State Fire Marshall's office . Survived by: wife, Kristin Thaler; son, Michael M. Thaler; daughter, Ashleigh Thaler all of Franklin, TN; brother, William "Bill" (Barbara) Thaler, Niceville, FL; ten nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted 4:00 PM Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Bethlehem...

Mr. Elonzo Sellers

Mr. Elonzo Sellers

Jul 31, 2010

SELLERS, Mr. Elonzo Melvin, age 91 of Franklin, TN, July 31, 2010. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by wife, Elsie Finchum Sellers. Survived by: daughter, Carolyn (Gary) Potts; brothers, Ronald & William H. Sellers; grandchildren, Kim (Trae) Kerr & Kevin (Amanda) Potts; great granddaughter, Aubrey Michelle Potts. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM Monday, August 2,...

Mr. Herbert Lewis, Sr.

Mr. Herbert Lewis, Sr.

Jul 31, 2010

Mr. Herbert Ernest Lewis, Sr., age 91 of Franklin, TN, July 31, 2010. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Retired barber where he was the owner and operator for several locations. Survived by: wife of 61 years, Naomi Lewis of Franklin, TN; son, Herbert (Deeneen) Lewis, Jr. of Franklin, TN; brother, Hobert Lewis of McMinnville, TN; grandson, Michael William Lewis. Graveside...

Mrs. Brenda Castro

Mrs. Brenda Castro

Jul 30, 2010

CASTRO, Mrs. Brenda Hale, age 45 of Spring Hill, TN, July 30, 2010. Preceded in death by father, Glen Hale and brother, Randy Hale. Survived by: husband, Terry Castro; sons, Brandon, Brent and Tyler Castro; mother, Mary Hale; brother, Larry Hale; sisters, Sandra Rubin, Carol Bartley and Vicki Herod; mother in law, Beverly Castro; several loving nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Ms. Josephine Ladd

Ms. Josephine Ladd

Jul 29, 2010

LADD, Ms. Josephine, age 67 of Franklin, TN. July 29, 2010. Preceded in death by brothers, Hollis, Lewis, and James Waller; sisters, Ever Lee Hargrove, Viola Nolan, Peggy King & Dorothy Burke. Survived by sons, Michael (Kathy) Ladd & Richie Ladd; daughters, Gwen (Jeff) Mayes & Tammy (T.D) Vaughn; grandchildren, Kasey (Nick) Miller, Daniel Owens, Raven & Tabitha Ladd; several...

Mr. James Ladd

Mr. James Ladd

Jul 29, 2010

LADD, Mr. James Arthur, age 74 of Franklin, TN, July 29, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Sally Mangrum Ladd, sister, Delphina Ladd Carter. He worked at the Opryland Theme Park as the lead mechanic for more than 20 years. Deacon at the Millview Church of Christ. Survived by: wife of 55 years, Barbara Walker Ladd; son, Mike...