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William Johnson

William Johnson

Feb 21, 2016

William Ostell "W.O" Johnson, age 97 of Bethesda, TN passed away February 21, 2016. Retired from the State of Alaska and WWII Veteran of the U.S. Marines. Deacon Emeritus of Triune Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James & Lola Raspberry Johnson. Survived by wife of 69 years, Eleanor Crafton Johnson; sons, Alan (Darlene) Johnson, Barry (Lisa) Johnson, Rory...

Alexander Drummond

Alexander Drummond

Feb 21, 2016

Mr. Alexander Boyd Drummond, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away February 21, 2016. He was a loving husband and father. He had a great love for animals and was an avid gardener. Survived by: wife of 59 years, Netta Beaulieu Drummond; son, Alexander Boyd (Marie) Drummond, Jr.; daughter, Heather Lynn (John) Demkowicz & Beth Ann Drummond; grandchildren, Alison and...

Richard Rambo

Richard Rambo

Feb 21, 2016

Nashville, Tenn (February 21, 2016) Gospel Music legend, Richard Fay "Buck" Rambo, beloved patriarch of the Gospel music family, The Rambos, died, February 21, 2016, at 6:02 PM in Palmetto, FL at the age of 84 surrounded by his loving wife Mae and family members. He was born in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, son of Noah Burton Rambo and Mary Irisilda...

Eloise Mitchell

Eloise Mitchell

Feb 20, 2016

Eloise Mitchell, age 89 of Brentwood, TN passed away February 20, 2016. Preceded in death by grandchildren, Jenna & Matthew Mitchell. Survived by husband of 70 years, Othelis "Mitch" Mitchell; son, Mark (Leah) Mitchell of Franklin, TN; daughter, Diane Mitchell of Brentwood, TN and grandson, Andrew Mitchell. Funeral service will be held 1:00PM Tuesday, February 23, 2016 with visitation two...

Frank Dalton

Frank Dalton

Feb 20, 2016

Mr. Frank Dalton, age 94 passed away February 20, 2016. Longtime resident of Spring Hill, TN. Owned and operated the former Dalton Shell Gas Station and managed the former Franklin Implement Company. Great farmer and loved working his honey bees. Member of the Franklin Hiram #7 Lodge. Preceded in death by wife, Marian Dalton and son, Ray Dalton. Survived by...

Jerre Sewell

Jerre Sewell

Feb 18, 2016

Jerre Ann Sewell, age 66, of Franklin, TN passed away February 18, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Jerry and Lou Ella Spears Stinson. Survived by husband of 44 years, Paul Sewell; daughter, Stacy White (Phillip Jennings); sister, Vicky (Richard) Hargrove; and grandchildren, Catherine White, Ariana White, and Alejandra White. Funeral service will be conducted 12 Noon Sunday, February 21,...

James Davidson

James Davidson

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. James "Jim" Davidson, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Jim was an outstanding husband and father who loved his family deeply. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and enjoyed being outdoors and boating. He retired as a computer programming analyst from Warner Brothers Studios. Preceded in death by his daughter, Linda...

Frederick Evans

Frederick Evans

Feb 16, 2016

Frederick William Evans was ushered by angels into the presence of his King Jesus on February 16, 2016. He was 74 years old. Born in Henlawson, WV, he was the devoted son to the late Millard and Iris Evans and also preceded in death by sister, Bertha Booker. A veteran of the U.S. Army and a 33 year employee of...

Ruby Durham

Ruby Durham

Feb 16, 2016

Mrs. Ruby Laura Ellis Durham, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died Tuesday, February 16th in Franklin, TN, at the age of 99. She had been a resident of McMinnville, Ripley, and Franklin, TN. She was predeceased by her husband Clint Durham of McMinnville, and children Steven C. Durham, Stanley C. Durham, and Theresa Durham Green. She is survived by...

Dorothy Savage

Dorothy Savage

Feb 16, 2016

Dorothy Jewell Savage, age 74, of Franklin, TN passed away February 16, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Sarah Ladd Hornburger. Survived by daughters, Doris Ann Banner and Sherri Womble; brothers, Eddie Jackson, Jimmy Hornburger and Timmy Hornburger; sisters, Vianne Heithcock and Tammy Salewsky; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted 2PM Sunday, February...

Roberta Wells

Roberta Wells

Feb 15, 2016

Mrs. Roberta Louise Lechowicz Wells, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away February 15, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Robert Louis Wells; son, Max Wells; parents, Walter and Marie Lehman Lechowicz; brother, Oscar Lechowicz. Survived by: son, Ben Wells; daughter, Robin (Shunil) Joseph; brothers, Greg & Dan Lechowicz; grandchildren, Rachel, Leah & Zachary Joseph; Atalissa & Jax Wells. Funeral...

Clyde Stephens, Jr.

Clyde Stephens, Jr.

Feb 15, 2016

Clyde Stephens, Jr. age 78 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord February 15, 2016. Founder of Williamson Memorial & Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Homes. Born in Marshall County, TN to the late Clyde Sr. and Wilma McCrory Stephens. He was a longtime resident of Williamson County. Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Clyde...

Ruth Ford

Ruth Ford

Feb 15, 2016

Mrs. Ruth Ann Ford, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away February 15, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Albert Lee Ford; sons, Charles, Terry and Jerry; parents, Wallace & Lela Mae Vanetta Carter; eight brothers, two sisters and best friend Wesley Kelley. Survived by: children, Sandra (Marshall) Sugg; Ricky Ford, Shellie (James) Smith and Susanne (Terry) Sullivan; sister, Audrey...

John King, Sr.

John King, Sr.

Feb 13, 2016

Mr. John Robert King, Sr., age 53 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a loving father, brother and son. He loved horses, roping, farming, riding tractors, cooking and gardening. He was a friend to many. He worked for Hardaway Construction. Survived by parents, Robert and Barbara King;...

Sylvia Turk

Sylvia Turk

Feb 12, 2016

Sylvia Yvonne Johnson Turk, age 78 was born in Columbia County, Arkansas to Dorothy Whitehead Johnson and William Alma Johnson on August 23rd, 1937. Sylvia graduated from Magnolia High School in 1955. After moving to Shreveport, Louisiana she worked for Southern Bell Telephone where she met the love of her life Herbert "Pat" Turk and was married on November 9th,...

Christopher Bonham

Christopher Bonham

Feb 12, 2016

Christopher Teague Bonham, age 21 of Franklin, TN passed away on February 12, 2016, surrounded by his parents, sisters, brother-in-law and pastor. Teague was born in Augusta, Georgia, on June 27th, 1994. He graduated from Fred J. Page High School in 2012, where he was a member of JROTC. He was also member of Grassland Heights Baptist Church where he...

Manuel Jennette

Manuel Jennette

Feb 11, 2016

Mr. Manuel F. "Buddy" Jennette, age 74 of Pegram, TN passed away February 11, 2016. Owner and Operator of Buddy Jennette Trucking. Member of First Baptist Church of Pegram and Belleview Masonic Lodge #716. Buddy had his own country band, Rough Country, and he enjoyed singing and playing music for many years. He loved old cars, knives, cowboy hats and...

Elizabeth Inman

Elizabeth Inman

Feb 11, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth Sparkman Inman, age 90, resident of Brookdale Assisted Living of Columbia, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away February 11, 2016. Born in the Burwood Community to the late Claude Buchanan Sparkman and Nellie Hutcherson Sparkman. She was a member of Franklin Southern Methodist Church. Survived by nieces, Ruth Ford, Judy Osborne, Nadine Yancy, Fay Sparkman, Pamela Beckwith,...

William Burke

William Burke

Feb 10, 2016

William Chase Burke was born on February 10, 2016 at 1:19 pm, weighing 8 lbs 1.8 oz, 21 1/2 inches long, and has eternally left footprints on our hearts and is now at home in Heaven, playing with the Angels. Beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew; Chase was already so loved and spoiled. He will live in our hearts forever....

Mr. Peter Manfre

Mr. Peter Manfre

Feb 8, 2016

Mr. Peter Michael Manfre, age 78 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Alameda, CA passed away February 8, 2016. He was a 25 years scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1996. Life member of Elks Lodge #1015 in Alameda, CA since 1958 serving as PER, PSVP and PDDGER. He was an associate member...