Jan 16, 2022

William Franklin Andrews, 83, passed away January 16, 2022.  A 1957 graduate of Franklin High School, Frank, as he was known, married the girl he had walked to school since she was in first grade, Carolyn Smithson, in 1959. Born Dec. 11, 1938 to feuding parents who divorced and abandoned him before he was two years old, Frank was...

Jan 15, 2022

Hua Chau, age 46 of Franklin, TN passed away January 15, 2022. He left this Earth for Heaven, taking the heart of so many that loved him along with him. Hua Chau was born February 25, 1975 in Vietnam to Helen and Tony Chau. Hua’s Vietnamese/Cambodian heritage would be a life long source of pride to him, his family,...

Jan 15, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Patrick Sappington, 67, of Spring Hill, passed away in Nashville on Jan. 15, 2022.

Joe was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee, on April 16, 1954, to James and Muriel Sappington. He graduated from Marshall County High School and the University of Memphis.

Joe formerly owned Sappington’s Jewelry in Franklin. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking.

He is survived by his...

Jan 15, 2022

Billy Joe Cox, age 67 of the Leipers Fork Community passed away January 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Williamson County where he was deeply loved by his family and friends. Billy Joe was the owner and operator of Cox Roofing. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 15, 2022

With a great sense of loss, we announce the passing of Cristobal (Cris) Melendez, age 96 of Spring Hill, TN, on January 15, 2022. His death follows that of his wife of 74 years, Josephine Melendez. Cris, affectionately known as Abuelo or ‘Belo, is remembered for his unending sense of duty to our country and his devotion to his...

Jan 11, 2022

Dan G. Moore, age 88 of Brentwood, TN passed away January 11, 2022.  Retired electronic technician with the AT & T Company formerly Western Electric with twenty five years of service.  In his early years, he was extremely involved in sports including fast pitch softball, tennis, basketball, bowling, etc. and was exceptional in all activities.  After retirement and even...

Jan 9, 2022

Jerry Ray Johnston, age 65, passed away Sunday, January 9th, 2022 in Franklin TN from complications of Covid pneumonia.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Johnston and Dorothy Johnston and his grandparents, Clarence and Mae Johnston who raised him from a small child.    He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Karen Roark Johnston;...

Jan 8, 2022

Edwin Dean Brown, age 88, of Franklin, TN passed away January 8, 2022. Edwin grew up in Jackson County, North Carolina. He graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a charter member of Grassland Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Mary Frances...

Jan 7, 2022

Amy Lin Johnson, 49 of Franklin, TN passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 in a tragic automobile accident while vacationing in Costa Rica. She was the daughter of John and Carmen Johnson, born on March 8, 1972, in Caro, Michigan.

Amy graduated from Zephyrhills High School in Florida and went on to study at the University of...

Jan 6, 2022

Charles David “Greg” Gregory, age 70 of Lynnville, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away January 6, 2022.  Greg received his Masters Degree from Middle Tennessee State University and then on to receive his EDS.  He was a former member of the Blue Raider Football Team.  He became assistant football coach at MTSU and later at the University of...

Jan 6, 2022

Margaret Myers Westbrooks, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away January 6, 2022. Granny Westbrooks’ Kitchen is closed.  Her biscuits are no longer available.  The pancakes shaped like Farmer Joe and his pig or giant hearts have been flipped for the last time.  However, the love with which she cooked every meal will live on with those of us...

Jan 6, 2022

Dorothy “Carol” Erickson, RN of Brentwood, TN. was 82 years old when she met her Savior face to face on January 6th, 2022. For 82 years, she made her world a better place by the goodness she sprinkled with every breath she took. Nurse Carol was born in St. Louis Missouri with a servant’s heart, she was a loving...

Jan 6, 2022

Robert (Bob) Paul Taylor passed away at his home in Franklin, TN on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 82 from Covid complications. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and granddaddy. Bob was born August 19, 1939 in Greeneville, TN to the late Paul Dean Taylor and Willie Irma GeFellers Taylor. Electronics was Bob’s...

Jan 5, 2022

Charles Arthur Crossley, age 73, of College Grove, TN, passed away January 5, 2022. Charles retired as a plant supervisor with Ouimet. He is preceded in death by parents, Charles & Rose Elizabeth Crossley; brothers, Jack Hudson Crossley & Terry Crossley. Survived by, son, Charles “Allen” Crossley and Eddie Wayne (Kimberly) Underwood; brothers, John Raymond Crossley, Robert Stalnaker, and...

Jan 3, 2022

Mary Frank Mulloy King, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away January 3, 2021.  Retired after several years as a proofreader with Baird Ward Printing.  Member of Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church.  Preceded in death by husband, Tom A. King.  Survived by:  daughters, Sheryl M. King and Stephenee D. (David) Tapia.  Memorials may be made to Music City Greyhound Adoption,...

Jan 3, 2022

David Allen Knight, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away January 3, 2022 at his home. He was born in Ava, Illinois to the late Reverend H.V. & Neva Knight. David was a member of Franklin Christian Church. He was the founder of Spotless Carriage Car Wash also known as Autowash Express. David was a member of Kiwanis Club...

Jan 2, 2022

David Caldwell Dietzel, age 71 of Franklin, TN, went to Heaven suddenly on January 2, 2022.

David was born in Lumberton, NC to Joe Melvin Dietzel, Sr. and Frances Caldwell Dietzel. He graduated from Lumberton High School.

David received his Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from NC State. He started his career at UPS in...

Jan 2, 2022

Harriet Leigh Thompsett, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away January 2, 2022.  Leigh was born in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late Curtis Rayford and Virginia Dell Baber Hancock.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Murray State University in Kentucky.  Preceded in death by son, Ryan Thompsett.  Survived by:  husband, Robert E. “Bob” Thompsett; sons, Robert E. (Andrea) Thompsett...

Jan 2, 2022

Thomas Ray Moran, Jr. passed away on January 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nashville, TN to the late Thomas Ray Moran, Sr.  Survived by his beloved mother, Mary Moran; loving wife of 27 years, Stella Fann Moran; cherished sons, Jacob Moran and Justin Moran; fond sister, Karen Moran. Visitation will be held on 4-8PM Sunday...

Jan 1, 2022

Charlotte Lorene Bagsby “Lottie” Haffner, age 101 of Franklin, TN passed away January 1, 2022.  Mrs. Lottie was an employee at Dan German Hospital and served as LPN for Dr. Harry Guffee for over thirty years.  She assisted with Dr. Guffee in delivering countless citizens of Williamson County.  She and Dr. Guffee were icons in our community serving families...