Mar 4, 2022

Edith Lane Locke, age 86, passed away on March 4, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Austin Davis Locke; and her sister, Dorothy Tyson. She is survived by her sons, Marc Austin Locke and wife Michelle, Lane Locke; sister, Nell Lane; grandchildren, Meredith Locke Daniel and husband Lee, Molly Locke and fiancé...

Mar 4, 2022

Joyce J. Pierce (92) passed away on March 4,2022. Joyce was very faithful to her church and spent many years singing in the choir and attending her Sunday School Class. She loved to spend time doing crossword puzzles and watching and listening to preaching on television.

Joyce is Survived by her son Gary Ross (Deborah) Pierce, grandchildren...

Mar 4, 2022

William “Bill” John Greenwald, age 83 of Franklin, TN was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with Jesus on March 4, 2022. Born in Allentown, PA, Bill attended school at Penn State University where he majored in forestry. He retired from Union Camp Corporation after 33 years of service. Bill spent two years in...

Mar 2, 2022

Beasley Turman Overbey, Jr., age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away March 2, 2022. He was an educator for 42 years. He graduated with his masters’ degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Preceded in death by, his parents, Aleda Wells and Beasley Turman Overbey, Sr., sister, Evelynne (Jack) Custer, nephew, Bo Speake, and great niece, Ashley Fly. Survived...

Mar 2, 2022

Jacqueline (Harrell) Reed, age 92, born in Muncie, IN on March 28, 1929, the only child of Von and Helen (Hudson) Harrell. Graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1947 and attended Ball State Teachers College for two years. Married James E. Reed in 1949 and worked as a secretary for various corporations in Muncie, South Bend and Fort...

Mar 2, 2022

Mary Lucille Watkins Harper, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away March 2, 2022. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Billy Sr. & Annie Mae Poteete Watkins. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Harper, Sr.; brothers, Filmore Watkins, John Watkins & Doc Watkins. She is survived by her daughters, Janice (Ronnie) Hardison, Frances...

Mar 2, 2022

James Edward Corbett, Sr., age 79 of Franklin, TN passed away March 2, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Percy M. and Eula Pulley Corbett; sister, Carolyn Batson; sister-in-law, Gail Corbett. Survived by son, James Edward (Mary) Corbett, Jr.; daughter, Teresa (Thomas) Turner, companion, Brenda Wooten and her children, Walter James Wooten and Richard Wayne Wooten; brothers, Mike...

Mar 2, 2022

Phyllis Ann (Formo) Babalian, age 93, of Franklin, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Phyllis was born in Montevideo, MN on May 28, 1928 to the late Emil & Huldah (Nelson) Formo.  When Phyllis was a young woman, she and two friends traveled from Granite Falls, MN to Berkeley, CA to begin their careers. There, Phyllis met...

Feb 28, 2022

Barbara Jean Young Goodwin, age 69 of Nolensville, TN passed away February 28, 2022. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Gene & Pearlie Young. Barbara retired from American General Life Insurance Company. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Goodwin, Jr. and her brothers, Ronald Young, Jerry Young, Roger Young and Curtis Young. Barbara...

Feb 28, 2022

Earl Thomas Hughes, age 83, of Santa Fe, TN passed away February 28, 2022. He retired with the Williamson County Highway Department as a truck driver. Preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Thelma King Hughes. Survived by grandson, James King. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00PM Friday, March 4, 2022 at Poteete Cemetery. Visitation will...

Feb 28, 2022

Linda Olmstead passed away on February 28, 2022 at age 69. Linda, affectionately known as “GramGram”,

was known for her love of crafting, painting, decorating and reading James Patterson Novels.

Born in east Nashville, Linda was raised Baptist at Eastland Baptist Church. She graduated from East Nashville High School Class of 1970, then later retired...

Feb 26, 2022

Judy Anne (Sherman) Merwin-Johnson, 89, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully February 23rd with her daughters and husband at her side. She had been battling stage IV cancer since last fall.

Judy lived an extraordinary life. She was an amazing woman who moved to South Korea with her husband David Merwin shortly after the Korean War, full...

Feb 26, 2022

Walter Earl Dodd was born November 22,1937 and went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2022. He passed at Williamson Medical Center after an extended illness. He was raised in the Peytonsville/Bethesda community in Williamson County and graduated from Bethesda High School. He was a member of Millview Church of Christ and was one of 12 children....

Feb 25, 2022

Robert Hicks — renowned historic preservationist, art collector, music publisher, world-class raconteur, and author of three novels, two of them national best-sellers — died Friday at his home near Franklin, Tenn. He was 71. The cause was complications from bladder cancer.

Born in what he liked to call “a small South Florida town” (by which he meant...

Feb 25, 2022

Martha Ann Spradling Alexander-Bingham, age 67 was born on May 6, 1954 in Bruce, MS. Marti is preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Nadine Spradling; sister, Nancy Spradling; step-son, Jeremy Nokes. She is survived by her loving husband, Claude R. “Bud” Bingham of Thompsons Station, TN; sons, Rory (Stephanie) Alexander of Calhoun City, MS and Ryan...

Feb 25, 2022

With family and friends at his bedside Jack Gerbic passed away on February 25,2022. Jack was born raised and educated in Cleveland, Ohio. And was always ready to take on an extra chore or help someone in need. His problem-solving talent was put to great use during the days of the 30’s depression.

His goal when young,...

Feb 24, 2022

Cienna Grace Umstetter, age 14 of Clarksville, TN passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a freshman at Montgomery Central High School where she was an honor student, and very involved in their agriculture program. She was an amazing artist and she loved to bake. Cienna had a love for all things horses. She loved...

Feb 22, 2022

Martha Elizabeth Smithson Hornburger, age 82 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022 after struggling the last two years with dementia. She was born and raised in Franklin, TN and lived there her entire life. She loved her hometown. She had lots of great friends and memories she shared with her family of her times growing...

Feb 22, 2022

Valerie D. George, 90, of Franklin, TN, departed this life Monday, February 21, 2022, with family by her side.

Born in Warrington, Lancashire England, to the late Edward Jackson and Agnes Daly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald George of 53 year her parents and her brother Ronald Daly.

Valerie is survived...

Feb 21, 2022

Robert Allen “Bobby” Dodd, age 87 of College Grove, TN passed away February 21, 2022.  Bobby retired from Nashville Electric Service with twenty-seven years of service.  He was a member of Arrington Church of Christ where he served as a Deacon and Song Leader with the church.  Preceded in death by parents, Bryan and Myrtle Fagan Dodd; brothers, Harold,...