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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 15, 2023

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...

Apr 12, 2023

 

Nellie J. Langley Stephens, age 84 of the Bethesda Duplex Community passed away April 12, 2023.  Nellie was a native of Williamson County, TN.  She was a servant to so many.  She and her husband were the original owners of Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Williamson Memorial Gardens and Spring Hill Memorial Park, Funeral Home and Cremation Services.  Nellie’s role...

Apr 9, 2023

Nancy H. Hamilton, age 75 of Brentwood, TN passed away April 9, 2023. She was born in Keyport, NJ to the late Raymond and Enid Batters.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Hamilton; daughters, Shannon and Erin and son, Ryan; sisters Enid, Peggy and Sue and sons-in-law, Joseph and Hunter and daughter-in-law, Lynne.  Nancy was “Nonnie”...

Apr 9, 2023

 

Beverly Dawn Mahoney, age 92 of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.  Beverly was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Beverly was preceded by her husband, James J. Mahoney; parents, T. Stanley and Lillian Bowers.

 

Beverly is survived by her children, Christine Sesler (Randall), Karen Coles, Lynne Blackford (Gregory), Michael Mahoney, and Patrick...

Apr 8, 2023

 

Charles Edward “JR” Reed, Jr., age 78 of Tyler, Texas formerly of Franklin, TN.  JR was born in Franklin, TN to the late Charles Edward, Sr. & Mary Elizabeth Vaughn Reed. He was a 1963 graduate of Franklin High School where he played basketball. JR made his living as a truck driver. He also loved to race as well....

Apr 8, 2023

 

Nona E. Yates, age 75 of Madison, TN passed away April 8, 2023. Nona was born in Franklin, TN to the late William and Jennie Mencer. She is survived by daughters, Rhonda Hanes and Gena Cathey; sons, Edward Hanes and Milton Yates II; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Mencer and Victory Phillip Mencer. A funeral service will be...

Apr 8, 2023

 

Peggy S. Larson, age 88 of Arrington, TN passed away April 8, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Martin & Christine Cross. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Larson; brothers, M.K. Cross & Donnie Cross. Peggy is survived by her son, Marcus (Cindy) Larson; daughter, Sharon R. (Billy) Lowery; grandchildren, Tanner...