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William Haynes Keith

William Haynes Keith

Sep 18, 2023

William Haynes (Bill) Keith died on September 18, 2023, following a lengthy illness.

A resident of Williamson County since 1977, he was born in Knoxville December 22, 1940, and was the son of the late Gilmer and Mary Ellen Keith. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and the University of Tennessee with a degree in transportation in the...

Dean Thomas Linneman

Dean Thomas Linneman

Sep 17, 2023

DEAN T LINNEMAN 

May 8, 1939-September 17, 2023

 

Dean T. Linneman passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept 17, 2023 in Franklin TN. He was 84. A native of Quincy, Illinois, Dean retired from Gardner Denver in 2002 after 38 years of service. He also served in the Quincy Army Reserves for 8 years. Dean was born at St. Mary’s hospital...

Virginia McKarem Stevens

Virginia McKarem Stevens

Sep 17, 2023

 

Virginia McKarem Stevens, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Virginia was born March 12, 1932 in Jefferson City, Tennessee and grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee. She attended Dobyns-Bennett High School where she met her childhood sweetheart and beloved husband, Doyle (Tom) Stevens. After high school, they both attended the University...

Joan Olivia Hood Flatt

Joan Olivia Hood Flatt

Sep 17, 2023

 

Joan Olivia Hood Flatt, age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away September 17, 2023. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late W.A. “Flip” Hood and Johnnie Mai Hood. Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Flatt; brother, W.A.  “Bill” Hood, Jr.; sister, Dianne Beard; nephew, Brian Crow. She is survived by her son, Chad (Grace)...

Curtis E Jackson

Curtis E Jackson

Sep 16, 2023

Curtis Eugene Jackson, age 80 passed away September 16, 2023. He was born in Williamson County to the late Joe and Louise Jackson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte and brother-in-law, Ed House and beloved dog, Woody. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Linda Deason Jackson; son, Scott...

Robert Michael Rainey

Robert Michael Rainey

Sep 15, 2023

 

Robert Michael Rainey age 73 formerly of Franklin, TN passed away September 15, 2023.

Mike was born May 26, 1950 at the Dan German Hospital. A beloved son and  brother, he is preceded in death by his parents Robert B. and Katherine Rainey.

He is survived by his sister Kathy (Joe) Page of Freeport, FL, Aunts Mrs. Mary Martin...

William Anderson Betts

William Anderson Betts

Sep 15, 2023

BETTS, William Anderson

 

Dr. William Anderson Betts died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, September 15, 2023 after an extended illness. He was 83. A native of Meridian, Mississippi, William was a retired Captain (06) Scientist Director and a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service. William is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Elizabeth Betts Hickman (John)...

James Francis Minogue

James Francis Minogue

Sep 13, 2023

James "Jim" Francis Minogue, age 80, of Franklin, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2023.   

Jim was born in Mineola, New York on November 20, 1942, son of the late James and Kathryn Minogue.  He grew up in New York, New York and attended Chaminade High School. After high school, he attended the University of...

Mathew Reid Gary

Mathew Reid Gary

Sep 13, 2023

Mathew Reid Gary, age 64 of Franklin, TN passed away September 13, 2023. He was born in Long Beach, NY to the late Jack & Barbara Gary. Mathew enjoyed being on the golf course with friends, and never turned down an opportunity to go to a Grateful Dead concert or meet up with his fraternity brothers. He always said that...

Kenneth Edward Holt, Jr.

Kenneth Edward Holt, Jr.

Sep 13, 2023

 

Kenneth Edward Holt, JR, known to his loved ones as Ken, passed away on September 13,2023, in Franklin, TN, at the age of 75. He was born on June 24, 1948, in West Monroe, LA. Ken was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, whose family meant the world to him. He was also a devoted pug owner, cherishing his...

David Grant Spring

David Grant Spring

Sep 12, 2023

 

David Grant Spring, age 54 of Nashville, TN passed away September 12, 2023.Missionary, father and friend, David influenced many around the world. He was a seasoned adventurer and never said no to helping others.  A lifelong creative, outside of-the-box thinker, he will always be remembered for loving life to the max. David is preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie...

Ruth Ann Beaty Cunningham

Ruth Ann Beaty Cunningham

Sep 9, 2023

 

Ruth Ann Beaty Cunningham went to Heaven to be with her family September 9, 2023.  

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Brient, husband, Bill Cunningham, parents, Alice and James Beaty, and her four sisters and two brothers.

Ruth was born on October 12, 1932 in Grimsley, TN.   She spent her summers working in the family’s general store.  This...

Doyle Thomas Stevens, Jr.

Doyle Thomas Stevens, Jr.

Sep 8, 2023

 



Doyle Thomas “Tommy“ Stevens, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his devoted wife, Virginia, and his loving family on Friday, September 8, 2023. Tom was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, on December 25, 1931, and attended Dobyns-Bennett high school where he met his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife, Virginia McKarem.  After high school,...

Beverly Ann Puckett

Beverly Ann Puckett

Sep 8, 2023

 

Beverly Ann Puckett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on September 8, 2023, in Franklin, Tennessee. Born on March 7, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan to Benjamin Franklin and Edith E. Fagerlie, Beverly brought immense joy and love to the lives of those around her.Beverly's warmth and kind-hearted nature will forever be remembered by her family...

Edmund Walter Winston II

Edmund Walter Winston II

Sep 7, 2023

 

Edmund Walter Winston, 87, a resident of Cookeville, TN, died in his sleep on September 7, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1936, in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Warren Easton High School and LSU where he earned degrees in BMEd, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts. He played clarinet, saxophone, and flute for many...

David Munzell

David Munzell

Sep 6, 2023

David Munzell, 81, of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away on September 6, 2023 after leading a life full of family and flying.David was born on December 7, 1941 (Pearl Harbor Day) in Springfield, Missouri, to Tony and Obie Munzell. He spent most of his childhood in Jefferson City, Missouri, and graduated in 1959 from Jefferson City High School, where he was...

Nellie Christine "Tina" (Crutcher) Vanderpool

Nellie Christine "Tina" (Crutcher) Vanderpool

Sep 6, 2023

 

Nellie Christine (Tina) Vanderpool (Crutcher), age 70, of Franklin, TN passed away on September 6,  2023. She was born in Nashville, TN on March 8, 1953 to Lawrence and Annie Crutcher.

She will be remembered by her daughter Tina (Ken) Shreeve; her grandchildren Andrew (Hayley) Shreeve, Jack Shreeve, and Sarah Shreeve; her great-grandson Noah; her brother Larry Wayne Crutcher;...

Anita West Sawyer

Anita West Sawyer

Sep 5, 2023

Anita West Sawyer, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away September 5, 2023. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Milton & Jessie West. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Nathan Sawyer; sons, Tim (Denise) Sawyer and Scott (Mignonne) Sawyer; daughter, Katrena Ruttenbur (partner, Jeanne Dorman); brother, Ret. Lt. Col, Robert Milton II (Liane) West;...

James Clifton Veach

James Clifton Veach

Sep 5, 2023

James Clifton Veach, age 81 of College Grove, TN passed away September 5, 2023.  He was a quiet, hard-working, gentle man who loved his family more than anything.  Retired from CPS/American Greetings in 2009 after 42 years of service, becoming a full-time farmer.  He became interested in pulling antique, farm stock tractors and attended many events pulling with sons and...

Joan Evelyn Archer

Joan Evelyn Archer

Sep 4, 2023

 

Joan Evelyn Archer, age 81 of Spring Hill, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 4, 2023.

 

Joan was born in Gadsden, AL on December 28, 1941, daughter of the late Robert Durwood & Mary Evelyn Archer. She went to school at Gadsden High School. She married Bill (Butch) Traughber in February of 1975....