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Evelyn Andrews Gore

Evelyn Andrews Gore

Jun 11, 2023

Evelyn Andrews Gore, age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away June 11, 2023. She was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church and a faithful member of the Horace Edgmon Sunday School Class.  She volunteered through the church with Meals on Wheels several years ago.  She was an avid bridge player and was instrumental in teaching the game to...

Anna Caralyn Hughes

Anna Caralyn Hughes

Jun 10, 2023

Anna Caralyn Hughes, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away June 10, 2023. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Nicolas and Ruth Lunn. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Hughes. She is survived by her sons, Vance (Christy) Walls, Matthew Hughes, and Randy Hughes; granddaughter, Annie Kate Walls; brother, Nicolas Jerome Lunn, Jr.; sisters,...

Hubert B. Bell

Hubert B. Bell

Jun 9, 2023

Hubert B. Bell, formerly of Riddleton, TN, Lebanon, TN and most recently Franklin, TN, passed away at home on June 9, 2023 at the age of 97.  He died after a short fight from complications of a fall.

Hubert was born in Riddleton, TN on April 5, 1926, son of Mamie Bell Harris and Herman Harris.  He grew up filled...

Parker Glynn Nugent

Parker Glynn Nugent

Jun 8, 2023

Parker Glynn Nugent, age 17 of Franklin, TN passed away June 8, 2023. He was born in Torrance, CA to his parents Scott and Jeanine Nugent. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Anthony Arico, and his cousin Lilly Parrish. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Ashley Nugent and Ellie Nugent; grandmother, Diane Arico;...

Elizabeth Ann Fleenor

Elizabeth Ann Fleenor

Jun 8, 2023

 

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Fleenor (Worley), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday June 8th, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

 

Elizabeth Ann was born to Clint Andrew Worley and Nellie Mae Nash on August 24, 1933, in Bristol,VA where she grew up alongside her sisters Ruth,...

Gloria Richardson Allsup

Gloria Richardson Allsup

Jun 7, 2023

Gloria “The Queen B” Richardson Allsup, age 90 of Smyrna, TN passed away June 7, 2023. She was born in Rockwood, Texas April 24, 1933 to the late Keurn Dick & Jenny Story Richardson. Her family referred to her as their loving mom, momma, grammy, granny and funny granny. Gloria was a member of Rutherford County Baptist Church in Smyrna She...

Artie Winston Schlanker

Artie Winston Schlanker

Jun 7, 2023

 

Artie Winston Schlanker of Brentwood TN and most recently of Franklin passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023 at the age of 94. Born in High Hill, MO to the late George & Minnie Lee Schlanker, he received his bachelor's degree from Westminster College in Fulton, MO. Artie was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean...

Nancy Marie Rivers

Nancy Marie Rivers

Jun 7, 2023

 

NANCY MARIE RIVERS, age 72, passed away on June 7, 2023, surrounded by her family at home. 

She was born in Johnstown, PA on December 29,1950 to the late Joseph and Mary Smith. Nancy grew up in Johnstown, PA.  She graduated from Long Island High School in New York in 1969 and had some college.  Nancy was a realtor...

William Jennings Ray, Jr. "Jimmy"

William Jennings Ray, Jr. "Jimmy"

Jun 6, 2023

 

William Jennings Ray, Jr. “Jimmy” 

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 

On the dawn of June 6, 2023, Jimmy passed away peacefully. Jimmy was born January 19, 1933. He was 90 years old. He is preceded in death by...

Walter Wilson Vaden, Jr.

Walter Wilson Vaden, Jr.

Jun 5, 2023

Walter Wilson Vaden, Jr. age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away June 5, 2023. Wilson was a retired Director of the Franklin Street Dept. with 13 years of service. He was also an Estimator for Tennessee Valley Paving Co. for 26 years. A member of Heritage Church of Christ and longtime member of Peytonsville Church of Christ. Preceded in death...

Leah May Lewis

Leah May Lewis

Jun 5, 2023

Leah May Lewis, age 77 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5th, 2023.

Leah was born in Pittsfield, MA on June 8th, 1945, daughter to the late George & Leah Travers.  Leah went to school in Pittsfield, MA.  She married David Russell Lewis on July 27th, 1974 in Manassas, VA. She was involved...

William Roy Cress

William Roy Cress

Jun 4, 2023

William "Bill" R. Cress of Franklin, Tennessee., died June 4, 2023, two days short of his 83rd birthday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was treated at The Reserve in Spring Hill, TN. Born in Granite City, IL, and started his career at Granite City Steel following in his father's footsteps. However, life had other plans for him. He...

Dr. Alva Jefferson "Jeff" Bethurum, MD

Dr. Alva Jefferson "Jeff" Bethurum, MD

Jun 4, 2023

 

Obituary for Dr. Alva Jefferson “Jeff” Bethurum, MD

August 30, 1943 – June 4, 2023

 

Devoted husband, father, physician, pilot, mayor, community servant, and Christian, Dr. Alva Jefferson Bethurum, MD, age 79, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed peacefully to the Kingdom of Heaven on June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Franklin, Tennessee.

 

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Audrey Ryan Patton

Audrey Ryan Patton

Jun 3, 2023

 

Audrey Ryan Patton, age 91 of Nashville, TN passed away June 3, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Mattie Sisco & Sam Howard Ryan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Douglas Patton. Audrey graduated from George Peabody College and taught in secondary education in the Muscogee and Fulton counties in Georgia. She...

Anna M Malatak

Anna M Malatak

Jun 3, 2023

Anna M. Malatak, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away June 3, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Clarence and Sybil Wright. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Malatak and son, Mark A. Malatak; brother, Norman James Wright. She is survived by her son John M. Malatak (Jane),...

Beaux Russell Edward Hill

Beaux Russell Edward Hill

Jun 3, 2023

 

Our beautiful boy, Beaux Russell Edward Hill, age 22 passed peacefully on the full moon summer night of June 3, 2023. It is not enough to (simply) say that we are heartbroken; we are absolutely devastated beyond words. Beaux’s journey has been incredibly complicated since a Hypoxic brain injury at 22- months old. He was misunderstood by many and...

Margaret Connor Bowe

Margaret Connor Bowe

Jun 3, 2023

 



Margaret “Connie” Connor Bowe, AGE 69 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023. 

 

Connie was born in Nashville, TN on March 29, 1954, daughter of the late James Mclin & Marjorie Wood.  She went to school at Christ the King and St. Bernard Academy in Nashville, TN.   She graduated...

Michael Allen Jones

Michael Allen Jones

Jun 3, 2023

 

MICHAEL ALLEN JONES, age 59, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Mary Francis Jones; brother, James Larry Jones; sister, Sara Francis Richardson. He is survived by his girlfriend, Ann Shaw; beloved brothers, Randy Jones and wife Jean, Hugh Jones and wife Brenda; numerous nieces and nephew. Funeral Services...

Sherry Lynn Blanchard

Sherry Lynn Blanchard

Jun 2, 2023

Sherry Lynn Blanchard, affectionately known as "Gima," passed away on June 2, leaving behind a legacy of love and a profound impact on those she encountered. Born in Springfield, TN, she made her home in Paris, TN, where she cultivated a life of purpose and warmth. Sherry's journey began at Donelson High School, where she graduated in 1966. During her...

Katherine "Katie" Mays Kromjong

Katherine "Katie" Mays Kromjong

Jun 1, 2023



Katherine “Katie” Mays Kromjong, age 41 of the Cane Ridge Community passed away June 1, 2023. Katie was born and raised in Charlotte, N.C.  She graduated from Virginia Episcopal School, attended Coastal Carolina and graduated with a RN degree from Horry Georgetown Tech.  RN specialist in pediatrics at Vanderbilt and many other Hospitals in Middle Tennessee for the past...