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Robert King "Bobby" Beathard Jr.

Robert King "Bobby" Beathard Jr.

Jan 30, 2023

 

Robert King “Bobby” Beathard, Jr., age 86 of Franklin, TN, passed away January 30, 2023.  He was born in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Robert King and Dorothy Falconer Beathard.  His mother said he came out of her laughing;  and that attitude of laughter, of joy and happiness, was characteristic of him throughout his life.

 His professional life is...

Charles Martin Dunn

Charles Martin Dunn

Jan 30, 2023

Charles Martin Dunn, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away, peacefully surrounded by family January 30, 2023. Martin participated in SCCA road racing, was a glider pilot flying out of the Eagleville Soaring Club, and a master woodworker. He also enjoyed snow skiing, fly fishing and travel adventures with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Earl H. and Jimeta...

Jennie Reed Johnson

Jennie Reed Johnson

Jan 30, 2023

 

Jennie Reed Johnson, age 78, of Franklin went to her Heavenly home on January 30, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Nashville but moved to Franklin as a young child, attending Lipscomb School and Franklin High, graduating in 1962. She was a faithful member of the Thompson Station Church of Christ. Jennie spent most...

Carole Jean Adamoli

Carole Jean Adamoli

Jan 30, 2023

Carole Jean Adamoli, age 68 of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 30, 2023. She was born in Napa, CA to the late Ralph and Marietta Nunes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her daughter, Lisa Haley; grandson, Blake; brother, Ralph Nunes. She is survived by her husband, Greg Adamoli; daughters, Janina Empey, Rachel (Leon) Cordero, Sarah...

Keith Alan Cavender

Keith Alan Cavender

Jan 29, 2023

 

Keith Alan Cavender, age 61 of Thompson Station, TN, passed away January 29, 2023, in Nashville, TN. He was born August 23, 1961, in Berwyn, IL, to his parents, Everett and Anna Osborne Cavender, and raised in Roswell, GA.  He is preceded by his father, Everett Taylor Cavender, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Gina Smith Cavender; children, Adam...

Paula Martin Hillebrand

Paula Martin Hillebrand

Jan 28, 2023

 

Paula Martin Hillebrand, age 65 of Franklin, TN passed away January 28, 2023.  Paula was born in Louisville, KY and moved to Franklin from Elizabethtown, KY.  As one of her favorite doctors said… ‘Paula was tough yet so kind and truly brought a bright light to everyone she met’. She had an infectious laugh, a memory like a steel...

Jesse Edelin Short III

Jesse Edelin Short III

Jan 26, 2023

Jesse Edelin Short III, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away January 26, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Jesse Edelin Short, Jr. and Alma Bennett Short. Jesse was a graduate of University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in Agriculture and a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He returned to the family farm as the fourth generation...

Lane Earl Zastrow

Lane Earl Zastrow

Jan 25, 2023

 

Lane Earl Zastrow, age 79 of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away January 25, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Norman and Myrtle Zastrow. Lane grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lane started playing the accordion at 5 and learned the oboe at 11.  Lane was an outstanding accordion player who won many contests and awards over the...

Marvin Hugh Holt

Marvin Hugh Holt

Jan 25, 2023

 

Marvin Hugh Holt, age 82 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  Marvin served as a deacon at Lawrence Grove Baptist Church. He loved to sing gospel music. Marvin loved and enjoyed yardwork, hunting and fishing. Marvin was preceded by his parents, William and Willie Mae Holt; brother, Allen Holt. Marvin is survived by his wife of...

Michael R. Gregory

Michael R. Gregory

Jan 25, 2023

 

Michael R. Gregory of Brentwood, TN passed away January 25, 2023 at the hospital after a brief illness.

 

He was the son of the late Ray Gregory and Edna Gregory. Surviving family are Becky Gregory, wife and children, Grant Gregory (Gabby) and Micalah Gregory.

 

Out of respect for Michael’s very specific wishes there will not...

Charlotte Thomason

Charlotte Thomason

Jan 23, 2023

 

Charlotte Wynns Thomason passed away on January 23, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born on August 4, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Nettie Elizabeth Akin of Maury County and Colbert Baker Wynns of Nashville, TN.  She was predeceased by her only sibling, Frances Knudtson Marrus. 

She graduated from the Girls Preparatory School in...

Karen Darlene Andrasko

Karen Darlene Andrasko

Jan 23, 2023

Karen Darlene Andrasko, age 67 of Nolensville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023.

 

Karen was born in Abilene, TX on May 2, 1955, daughter of the late Maxie F. Baack & Alice Gotcher.

 

She was preceded in death by her siblings, William D. Baack & Boyde Baack.

 

Karen...

Donald Eugene Srygley Sr.

Donald Eugene Srygley Sr.

Jan 22, 2023

 

Donald "Donnie" Eugene Srygley Sr, age 83, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born in Spring Valley, Alabama but very well known in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Donnie was a cutting tools salesman, but his real love and passion was music that he developed at a young age. As a talented musician, he made his...

Rita Mae Melichar

Rita Mae Melichar

Jan 21, 2023



Rita Mae Melichar, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away January 21, 2023. She was born in New York, NY to the late Joseph and Mary Whelan.

Rita was a caring, fun-loving friend to those who knew her for decades and those she just met. Her passions were many, from her family to serving those in need with...

Amy Dyan Kron

Amy Dyan Kron

Jan 21, 2023

 

Heaven gained a new angel as precious Amy gained her wings on January 21, 2023. She was able to run to their welcoming with open arms. With her infectious smile and a little bit of sass, she touched everyone’s life she met with love. She is survived by her loving parents, mother, Bonnie Hohler and her husband Bruce, father,...

Barbara Jean (Hartley) Dodd

Barbara Jean (Hartley) Dodd

Jan 20, 2023

Barbara Jean (Hartley) Dodd, age 77 of Columbia, TN passed away January 20, 2023 with her husband, son, and family by her side. She attended College Grove Church of Christ. Jean was born in Franklin, TN to the late Marvin Hartley and Irene (Childress) Hartley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Bryan Dodd; brothers, Billy Hartley and Frank Hartley. Jean is survived by her loving husband of...

Candelario Aramis Martinez

Candelario Aramis Martinez

Jan 19, 2023

 

CANDELARIO ARAMIS MARTINEZ, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Tennessee surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Lewis Martinez; his beloved daughters, Linda Maria Martinez, Flavia Martinez, Lesvia Martinez; three cherished grandchildren and 2 special great-grandchildren. The family will receive guests on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 4-6PM at...

Cathy Lee Barnes Williams

Cathy Lee Barnes Williams

Jan 19, 2023

Cathy Lee Barnes Williams, age 68, of Franklin Tennessee, departed this earth to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 19th, following an extended illness. Cathy was a native of Sissonville West Virginia and has lived in Williamson County TN since 1984. She is preceded in death by her father Robert Lee Barnes and is survived...

Carmine Robert "Bob" Iannacone

Carmine Robert "Bob" Iannacone

Jan 19, 2023

 

Carmine Robert “Bob” Iannacone, age 85 of Brentwood, TN, dedicated to his career and a loving father, passed away at his home on January 19, 2023, with his wife and daughters by his side.

A resident of Williamson County for 37 years. Former Director of Economic Development for Williamson County for 16 years. His career attracted key investors...

Eugene Gary Bishop

Eugene Gary Bishop

Jan 17, 2023

Eugene Gary Bishop, age 74 of Nolensville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Gary was born Detroit, MI on March 5, 1948, son of the late Eugene Edmund & Anne Bishop.   

He went to school at Fraser High School.  He married Carol Ann Bishop on May 24th, 1975 in Detroit, Michigan. He...