Apr 4, 2022

Willie Bell Rittenberry, age 90 of the Bethesda Community passed away April 4, 2022. She was the owner of the Rittenberry and Williams Produce for 40+ years. Preceded in death by parents, Buell Gilbert and Clara Bell Smith Ford; husband William Reed Rittenberry; son, Russell Richard Reed and a daughter-in-law, Wilma Reed. Survived by: sons, Carl (Ruby) Reed, Harry (Carolyn)...

Apr 2, 2022

Odessa “Renee” Lindsey, age 54 of Franklin, TN passed away April 2, 2022.  Preceded in death by husband, Fred Greywold Lindsey and brother, Mark Peercy.  Survived by:  parents, James and Barbara Peercy; sisters, Regina (Tom) Thompson, Denise (Chuck) Sugg and Tabatha (Anthony) Brewer; several nieces and nephews and other loving family members.  A Celebration of Life Service will be...

Apr 2, 2022

Ruth Elizabeth “Bette” Jones was born to Granville Hunter Kee and Ruth Agnes Dew Kee on May 10, 1940. She was raised in Milan, TN, where she graduated from Milan High in 1958. She was a member of Berry's Chapel Church of Christ since she moved to Franklin in 1969 and served as pre-school teacher from 1974-1991. Bette loved...

Apr 1, 2022

Joe William Bennett, age 87 of Fairview, TN passed away April 1, 2022. A native of Williamson County, TN, Joe was a farmer and a sharecropper. He is preceded in death by his mother, Susie M. Bennett. Survived by brother, Terry (Faye) Bennett; nephews, Mike and Keith Bennett and numerous cousins. A funeral service will be conducted  2:00PM Sunday,...

Mar 29, 2022

Nellie Elizabeth Crafton, age 93, of College Grove, TN passed away March 29, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Jerry and Rosie Mangrum Green; husband, Thomas E. “Red” Crafton; son, Randall Thomas Crafton. Survived by son, Gary Crafton; daughter, Brenda Demarest; ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A Graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM,...

Mar 28, 2022

Harry N. Reasonover was born to William Bryan and Susie Greer Reasonover on August 26, 1939. Harry was the eighth of nine children. He is predeceased by Carolyn and Ruby Reasonover, Faye Grisham, Sue Perkeypile, Terry Reasonover, and daughter Lori Collins. He is survived by his wife Camille, daughters Risa (Derrick) Triplett and Alisa (Dave Pockevich), grandchildren Drew Triplett,...

Mar 26, 2022

Herman O. Caldwell, Jr. age 87 of Franklin, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Long time resident of Williamson County and son of the late Herman and Agnes Huff Caldwell. Herman owned and operated Caldwell Shell of Franklin for over fifty years. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing, farming, gardening, watching his birds and cattle, and watching western...

Mar 26, 2022

Raymond John Deeg, Jr. age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away March 26, 2022

He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota to the late Raymond and Ethel Deeg.

He is survived by his wife Anne Deeg; son, David Deeg; grandson, Zach Deeg and brother, Tom Deeg.

A Celebration of Life will be held...

Mar 24, 2022

Pamela “Pam” Randle Miller, 69, of Franklin, TN, passed away on March 24, 2022, in Nashville, TN,

Pam was born in Memphis, TN to William “Bill” and Virginia Randle on April 28, 1952. she went to school at Tyner High School and Edmondson Business College, Chattanooga, TN. she worked as a Religious Education Teacher for St. Philip...

Mar 23, 2022

Josephine Gatlin Read, age 100 of Franklin, TN passed away March 23, 2022. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Walter & Eunice Ferguson Gatlin. She retired from Gray Drug Store where she was the bookkeeper. She was a member of Big Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Evelyn Gatlin. Graveside service will...

Mar 23, 2022

Frances Ann Binkley, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away March 23, 2022. She was a customer service representative for South Central Bell. She also worked for National Stores and volunteered for the Williamson County voting polls as well. Frances loved life, her family and friends, and enjoyed shopping for bargains. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 23, 2022

ROBERT E. REED, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was born in Franklin to William and Mildred Reed in 1953. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George Reed and Bill Reed; sister, Charlotte Kelley. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Elizabeth Reed; beloved children, Robert “Alex” Reed, Whitney...

Mar 22, 2022

Linda Kay Peach, age 70 of Franklin passed away March 22, 2022.

She was born September 7, 1951, in Franklin, TN to the late Tommy McCandless and Clara Kelley McCandless.

She is preceded in death by son Stacey Warwick, grandson Jackson Warwick, and granddaughter Elaine Warwick.

She is survived by her husband Lester...

Mar 22, 2022

Brenda Jo (Leonard) Wagers, 70, was called home to God on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with Covid Pneumonia.

Brenda was born on June 30, 1951, in Lebanon, Indiana, to Edna and Laurel Richard Leonard. She grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana and attended Brownsburg High School. After graduating in 1969, Brenda went on to...

Mar 22, 2022

Gary Lee Grandy, age 77 of Thompson Station, passed away from a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday March 22, 2022.

Gary was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 13, 1945, son of the late Clarence & Dorothy Grandy.

Gary was an avid reader and hiker, loved traveling (been to all 50 states with Alaska,...

Mar 21, 2022

Rosalie Denton Mealer, age 85 passed away March 21, 2022 at her home in Leiper’s Fork, TN. She was a lifelong resident of the Boston Community and the Leiper’s Fork Community. She and her husband, Donley built and ran the Country Boy Restaurant in Leiper’s Fork from 1969 until the early 80’s. They also ran Puckett Brother’s Grocery. Rosalie...

Mar 21, 2022

Robert Price Boren, age 76 of Brentwood, TN passed away March 21, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He shared his love of Christ through mission trips and music. He actively volunteered in Hope House, United Way, Sertoma, the church choir, and was a deacon at Forest Hills Baptist...

Mar 20, 2022

Praise God! James C. Oakley, Jr. passed from this earthly life on March 20th and is now perfectly healed and singing in the heavenly choir. Jim lived his faith every day. As a financial adviser, Jim was passionate about providing services for his clients in a truthful and honest manner. Many discussions about God, faith and scriptures took place...

Mar 20, 2022

Shirley Lorrain Jones, age 84 of Howenwald, TN passed away on March 20, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Victor Lorn and Mamie Mullins Dennis; brother, Victor Clark Dennis. Survived by, husband of 55 years, Athen M. Jones, Sr., son, Athen M. Jones, Jr. (Stella); daughters, Shirley Mosley (Paul Edward) and Marion Williams; sister, Vivian (Gerald) Harris; fifteen grandchildren...

Mar 20, 2022

Peggy Eunice Stem Reed, age 83, of Franklin, TN passed away March 20, 2022 in Nashville, TN

Born in Rutherford County to the late Robert Lee Stem and Mary Frances Rowlette Stem. Peggy was a retired Pre-School teacher at Eagles Nest Academy in Franklin. She loved children and spending time with her family, taking rides in the...