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Michael Gibson

Michael Gibson

Sep 9, 2020

Rev. Michael F. Gibson, age 65 of Spring Hill, TN graduated to his Lord and Savior on September 9, 2020. Retired from General Motors. He also pastored at various churches in Middle Tennessee. His last church pastoring was at Pewitt's Chapel. Mike wore many hats with his love for family, church and being a friend to so many. Well done,...

Judy Helms

Judy Helms

Sep 8, 2020

Judy Gail Helms, age 78, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away September 8, 2020. She graduated from the NC School for the Deaf in 1962. Judy loved her friends and her family and was known by her beautiful smile and generous heart. She is preceded in death by; parents, Lillian Cox and Howard Wood, brother, Allison Wood, husband, Larry Helms. Survived...

Timothy Brady

Timothy Brady

Sep 8, 2020

Timothy John Brady, age 30 of Nashville, TN passed away September 8, 2020. He worked in the TriStar Division of Hospital Corporation of America. Loved sports especially soccer, baseball, golf, skiing and snowboarding. He was a fan of music and comedy. Preceded in death by grandfathers, John Brady and George Billings; great uncles, Br. Joseph Barrett and Fr. Randal Joyce....

Kathy Spears

Kathy Spears

Sep 7, 2020

Kathy Spears, age 63, was born on May 22, 1957 in Nashville, TN. Kathy graduated from University School of Nashville and Middle Tennessee State University. She passed away on September 7, 2020 with complications from a hard-fought battle with lung cancer at home surrounded by her family. Kathy worked 42 years before retiring in 2017 after enjoying a very successful...

Elva Beard

Elva Beard

Sep 6, 2020

Elva Tindall Beard, age 96 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Elva was born in Williamson Co., TN on September 9, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter Beard, Sr., brother, Marvin Tindall & her parents. Survivors include her children, James (Mary) Beard & Elva Dianne (Marty)...

Patricia Sorteberg

Patricia Sorteberg

Sep 4, 2020

Patricia Louise Sorteberg, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed-away September 4, 2020. Patricia was born in Glendale, California on March 22, 1931 to Emily Louise and William Benjamin Cleves III. Louise ran the household and Bill was an attorney and VP for the Yellow Cab Company in Los Angeles. Patty Lou was an only child until the age of 8...

Jamie Ford

Jamie Ford

Sep 4, 2020

Jamie Gaye Murley Ford, age 72, of College Grove, TN passed away September 4, 2020. She was Born in Gallatin, TN to the late James and Sylvia Cunningham Murley. Jamie was a Retired banker of 40 years with Bank of America which was formerly Williamson County Bank. She enjoyed Gardening and her Horses. She Loved her family dearly and especially...

Diane Spletzer

Diane Spletzer

Sep 4, 2020

Diane Jean-Marie Spletzer, age 69 of Aiken, SC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020. Diane was born in Wilmington, DE. on September 20, 1950, daughter to David and Trudie Hubbard. She graduated from Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville Tennessee and received her Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tennessee. She married Michael B....

James Bradley

James Bradley

Sep 4, 2020

James Allen Bradley, Jr., age 54 of Franklin, TN passed away September 4, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, James Allen Sr. and Carolyn Ford Bradley. Survived by: daughters, Tonya Gower and Tosha Grimes; grandchildren, Kerstin Coffindaffer, Samantha Gower and Kyland Brewer; cousin, Darren Brothers. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at a later time. Memorials can be...

Paul Saint

Paul Saint

Sep 4, 2020

Paul Michael Saint, 71, a resident of Franklin, TN died suddenly Friday, Sept. 4. He suffered two strokes in May, 2019 but had recovered well and was in an assisted living facility at the time of his death. A graduate of Holy Cross College with a degree in political science, Mike earned his master's in business administration from the Owen...

Froilan Araujo

Froilan Araujo

Sep 2, 2020

Froilan Araujo, age 79 passed away on September 2, 2020. He worked as a farmer. Froilan is preceded in death by his parents; Cruz Garcra and Guadelupe Araujo. Survived by; wife, Ignacia Jimenez Araujo; sons, Guadalupe, Pedro and Roberto; daughters, Odivilia, Cruz, Inez, Antonia, Paula, Adelaida, Angelica, Olivia, Cecilia and M. Dolores. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00PM...

Judith Pasas

Judith Pasas

Sep 2, 2020

Judith Carol Pasas, age 77 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 2, 2020, the same day as her parents 81st Wedding Anniversary. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, one of three daughters of Orville Carl Anderson and Corena H. Wolfe Anderson. She was preceeded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Norman Landon...

James Harsha

James Harsha

Sep 2, 2020

James Timothy "Tim" Harsha, age 62 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a long illness on September 2, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, James Harsha; brother, Tom Harsha; and father in-law, Raymond Butler. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Diane Butler Harsha of Franklin, TN; daughter, Melanie Rae Harsha and her partner James Chadwick...

Gary Mealer

Gary Mealer

Sep 2, 2020

Gary Michael "Mike" Mealer, age 59, of Franklin, TN passed away September 2, 2020 Mike was born in Williamson County to the late Leonard E. Mealer and Dossie Lee Turman Mealer. He was an employee of Fibertek of Franklin and with the Williamson County Parks and Recreation. Member of Millview Church of Christ and he loved football, singing, and talking...

Wilbur Douglas

Wilbur Douglas

Sep 1, 2020

Wilbur Otis Douglas age 91, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on September 1, 2020 in Franklin, Tennessee. Otis was born in Lexington, Tennessee to Pickney Otis and Armenda Petty Douglas on September 5,1928. He went to school in the Lexington City Schools and went on to graduate from Union University in their business program. He married Eleanor Wallace on November...

Florence Anderson

Florence Anderson

Aug 31, 2020

Florence Ovielee Anderson, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully with her family by her side August 31, 2020. Florence was born in Williamson County to the late Clayton and Luella Anglin Beard. She is also preceded in death by husband, James Dillard Anderson; sister, Pauline Martin and brothers, Delmer Beard and J.T. Beard. Florence is survived by her...

Harold Brewer

Harold Brewer

Aug 30, 2020

Harold Edward Brewer, age 61 of Brentwood, TN passed away August 30, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Harold enjoyed a 39-year career at American Constructors, beginning his employment with the firm in 1981 after his graduation from Vanderbilt University. During his tenure, he held various positions, including Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Vice President, and Senior Vice President. Harold...

John Crutcher

John Crutcher

Aug 29, 2020

John David Crutcher, age 67 of Columbia, TN in the Rally Hill Community, passed away August 29, 2020. Graduate of Franklin High School. He was co-owner and operator of Crutcher Trucking and Excavating. He loved farming and his horses. Faithful and loving Dad, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Preceded in death by parents, John C. and Melva Martin Crutcher;...

Charles Cathey

Charles Cathey

Aug 28, 2020

SGM (RET) Charles Grant Cathey, age 82 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Nashville, TN passed away August 28, 2020. Born in Waverly, TN to the late Wesley & Odessa Cathey. He was of the Church of Christ Faith. Charles was a Cold War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Reserves in Nashville, TN. He retired from the U.S. Dept. of...

Ethelene Palmer

Ethelene Palmer

Aug 28, 2020

Ethelene Franke Palmer, age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away August 28, 2020. She was born in Thayer, Missouri to the late Emil & Edith Franke. Ethelene was a member of First Baptist Church Nashville. She was preceded in death by her brothers, William Franke and Robert Franke; sisters, Edith Shumpert and Dell Marcum. Survived by her son, Jim (Lisa)...