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Phyllis West Jacoby

Phyllis West Jacoby

Apr 26, 2023

Phyllis West Jacoby, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away April 26, 2023. She was raised primarily in Bronxville, NY by Walter & Vivian West and graduated from Bronxville High School in 1952. Phyllis met her beloved husband “Jake” at Washington & Lee University while she was attending Southern Seminary College.  After some time in college, Phyllis launched a modeling...

Donald L. Westfall

Donald L. Westfall

Apr 26, 2023

 

Donald L. Westfall, age 80 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Don was born February 2, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of D. Eugene and Versie Toman Westfall. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother and sister-in-law Richard and Donna Westfall.

 

Don is survived by his wife of 58...

Gloria Fitzgerald Patton

Gloria Fitzgerald Patton

Apr 26, 2023

The Lord called and Mrs. Gloria Fitzgerald Patton answered and went home “On This Beautiful Day”, April 26, 2023. Awaiting her were her parents Mr. Paul Alonza Fitzgerald and Mrs. Nettie Louise Fitzgerald.

Gloria was born November 10, 1956. She was the third of four siblings. She attended public schools of Metropolitan Davidson County and graduated in the summer of 1973 from...

Betty Jean Beavers

Betty Jean Beavers

Apr 24, 2023

 

Betty Jean (Henley) Beavers, age 88, lately of Memphis, TN and longtime resident of Franklin, TN, most devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to so many, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24, 2023. Jean was born in Decatur, TN on December 6, 1934. She earned her Registered Nurse (RN) diploma in 1955 from The Baroness Erlanger...

Joseph Albert Ryan, Jr.

Joseph Albert Ryan, Jr.

Apr 24, 2023

Joseph Albert Ryan, Jr., age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away April 24, 2023. He was born in Franklin to the late Albert Ryan, Sr. and Ocie Mai Lankford Ryan, who raised him on a farm and this grew his love for farming. He was a truck driver for Kroger for 27 years before retiring. He was a member of...

Kristy Marie Hailey

Kristy Marie Hailey

Apr 23, 2023

 

 

Kristy Marie Hailey, 41, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on April 23, 2023, in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Kristy was born in Jackson, Mississippi to James Russell Hailey and Melanie Teresa DeVries on April 8, 1982.  She graduated from Brentwood High School in 2000 with honors.  Growing up Kristy loved to dance. Ballet and Jazz were her favorites.  During her...

James Wright

James Wright

Apr 21, 2023

 

James R. Wright

(12/17/1943-4/21/2023)

 

The Maury County native grew up in Spring Hill, TN, the son of Marvin H. Wright and Bettie Sue Brown Wright.  He was a public-school educator, primarily in Williamson County, serving in his last assignment as Assistant Principal at Fred J. Page High School. 

 

He is survived by his wife of...

Dustin James Ritchie

Dustin James Ritchie

Apr 21, 2023

Dustin James Ritchie of Springfield, TN, passed away on April 21, 2023, at the age of 39. He was born on October 24, 1983 in Wilmington, NC.

Dustin was an amazing father and husband, as well as a charismatic, lovable person with a generous heart. He was a very intelligent man with a smart mouth and great sense of humor. There...

Dr. Lucas "Luke" G. Boyd

Dr. Lucas "Luke" G. Boyd

Apr 21, 2023

 

Dr. Lucas G. “Luke” Boyd, age 90, departed this life for the next on April 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucas G. Boyd, Sr and Dora McKeithen Boyd. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Sara Ferrell Boyd; daughter, Kimberly Boyd (Steve Noyes); son, David Boyd (Chris); grandson, Alex Chused; granddaughters,...

Carl G Schneider

Carl G Schneider

Apr 20, 2023

Carl G. Schneider, Major General, USAF, (Ret) died unexpectedly in Williamson County, Tennessee, on April 20, 2023, at age 95. Born in Ralls, Texas, on March 6, 1928, to the late Carl Schneider and Laura Kerlin Schneider, he grew up during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, during which time he decided to become a pilot. Raised on a farm,...

Brownie "Sister" Puryear

Brownie "Sister" Puryear

Apr 19, 2023

 

Brownie “Sister” Puryear, born February 25, 1946, died on April 19, 2023. She was the daughter of Mark Libby Puryear and Brownie Anderson Puryear. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Mark Libby Puryear, Jr. Surviving siblings are Walter Anderson Puryear (Valerie), Bondsy Puryear Dillard (Ted Kelly), and Frank Gillette Puryear (Pam).

For the past...

Alfred E Sutherland

Alfred E Sutherland

Apr 19, 2023

 

Alfred E. Sutherland, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, VA to the late Jesse & Isabelle Sutherland. Alfred was a member of West Main Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae Sutherland; granddaughter, Keri C. Owen; grandson, Robert Evans; daughter,...

Allen Brown Marlin

Allen Brown Marlin

Apr 18, 2023

 

Allen Brown Marlin, age 87 of the Harpeth Community passed away April 18, 2023. He was a native of Williamson County, TN and born to the late Jack & Myrtle Thompson Marlin.  He was a 1954 Graduate of Bethesda High School.  A former owner and operator of A & D Market where his wife and family worked along his...

Elsa T. Wade

Elsa T. Wade

Apr 17, 2023

ELSA T. WADE, age 81, passed away on April 17, 2023. She was born 1942 in Havana, Cuba to Laureano and Elsa Gil. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Anthony A. Wade; beloved children, Douglas Loux and his wife Wendy, Leslie Grass and her husband, Bobby; cherished grandchildren, Taylor Wyant, Alexis Grass, Parker Grass, Keira Grass...

Sharon L Eddy

Sharon L Eddy

Apr 17, 2023

 

Sharon Eddy, born May 4, 1930 in Detroit, MI passed away on April 17, 2023 in Franklin, TN. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Sue and Stan Nelson; son, Steven Eddy. She is survived by her husband Jim; sons, Mark (Wendy) and Kevin (Mary Beth); brother, Stan (Geri); grandchildren, Etrik, Matthew, Joshua, Erin, and Nick;...

Aimee A. Terrell

Aimee A. Terrell

Apr 17, 2023

Aimee Louise Terrell, age 73 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Aimee was born in Nashville, TN on December 25, 1949, daughter of the late Douglas & Martha Alsup.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Thuss Terrell; brother, Craig Alsup & brother-n-law, Ralph...

Elynor Willis Smith

Elynor Willis Smith

Apr 16, 2023

 

Elynor Willis Smith, 87, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 16th, 2023.

Visitation will be held at 3:00 PM at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, Tennessee on Wednesday, April 19th, followed by the funeral service at 3:30 PM. Graveside services will be conducted the next day at Viola Cemetery in Viola, Tennessee in a private ceremony.

Elynor Lucille Willis was born in...

Barbara Hawes Blake

Barbara Hawes Blake

Apr 15, 2023

 

Barbara (Hawes) Blake 

June 15, 1929 to April 15, 2023 

Barbara Blake passed away peacefully at Vanderbilt Medical Center with her daughter at her side in the early hours of April 15.  

She was born in Evanston, Illinois to parents Harold Harlan Hawes and Elizabeth Grace (Boring) Hawes.  The only child of Harold and Elizabeth, she graduated from Denison University...

Mable E. Palmquist Graves

Mable E. Palmquist Graves

Apr 13, 2023

Mable E. Palmquist Graves, lovingly referred to as Meg, was born October 3, 1937, to Phoebe Ivarson Palmquist and Lawrence Malcolm Palmquist in Memphis, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she enjoyed sharing both her love of the Lord and her Swedish heritage with everyone.

Meg’s mother passed away when she was young. Thankfully, her...