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Evelyn Killebrew

Evelyn Killebrew

Oct 18, 2014

Mrs. Evelyn "Eve" Killebrew, age 60 of Franklin, TN. A proud and supportive graduate of Bradley University. She was a modest person who loved animals and helping others. Survived by her husband, Philip Johnson; sons, Dan Dugan and Sean (Denise) Dugan; parents, Kenneth and Helen Hubbard Killebrew; and six grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Williamson...

Cole Schatz

Cole Schatz

Oct 16, 2014

Cole Jacob Schatz, age 16 of Franklin, TN, October 16, 2014 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Cole was a junior at Centennial High School. He and his family attended Fellowship Bible Church. Preceded in death by grandfather, George McDonald. Survived by: parents, Michael S. and Sarah McDonald Schatz; brother, Cameron Schatz; sister, Courtney Schatz; grandparents, Gloria (Delton) Geary, Albert (Joyce) Schatz...

Herschel Brewer

Herschel Brewer

Oct 15, 2014

Mr. Herschel Arthur Brewer, age 76 of Mt. Juliet, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away October 15, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Clark Brewer; children, Brandon and Christi Brewer. He is survived by a brother in law, Wayne (Dora) Clark of Middleburg, FL. Services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, October 17, 2014 at Williamson Memorial...

Cheryl Davis

Cheryl Davis

Oct 10, 2014

Ms. Cheryl Renee Tate Davis, age 54, died October 10, 2014 at her home in Hendersonville, TN. Longtime resident of Sumner County and retired from the U.S. Postal Service working out of the Gallatin Post Office. She attended David Lipscomb High School. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Sharon Tate. Survived by: brothers, David Tate of Nashville, TN, James...

David Bratton

David Bratton

Oct 7, 2014

Mr. David Austin Bratton, age 58 of Franklin, TN passed away October 7, 2014. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and son. Retired employee of GM, Spring Hill, TN. He loved Kentucky basketball, NASCAR racing, traveling and was an avid history buff. He was his grandchildren's #1 fan at their sporting events. Survived by his wife, Tina Bratton of...

Mr. Elmer Poteet

Mr. Elmer Poteet

Oct 6, 2014

Mr. Elmer Frank "Sonny" Poteet, age 67 of Meridian, MS died October 6, 2014 at his home. Loving husband, father & grandfather who had many friends. Employee of Roadway Trucking for 35 years. Preceded in death by father, Chester Eugene Poteet; survived by wife of 36 years, Deborah Poteet; daughter, Christa White & Tammy Poteet; grandsons, Charles Tyler White &...

Frank Cheatham

Frank Cheatham

Oct 6, 2014

Mr. Frank Wayne Cheatham, age 79 of Franklin, TN, October 6, 2014. Retired after 35 years service with AT&T. Faithful member of Oak Valley Baptist Church. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Survived by: wife of 58 years, Margaret Jane Cheatham; sons, Michael (Marlene) Cheatham & Gary (Melissa) Cheatham; daughter, Cathey (Gary) Mason; grandchildren, Ashley (Chaz) Payne, Michael Mason, Meredith, Matthew...

Wanda Luna

Wanda Luna

Oct 5, 2014

Mrs. Wanda Henley Luna, age 81 of Franklin, TN, October 5, 2014. Born in Alabama to the late Otis Johnston & Lou Wallace Henley. Wanda went to the University of Alabama where she was in Tri Delta sorority and where she met and married Bobby Luna. Wanda was an avid sports spectator and lover of her dogs and horses. She...

Joseph Dorion

Joseph Dorion

Oct 5, 2014

Mr. Joseph Augusta Dorion, age 86 of Franklin, TN died October 5, 2014 in Franklin, TN. Preceded in death by wife, Loretta Dorion. Survived by daughter Valarie (Rick) Yadon; sons, Michael Dorion of Kerrville, TX and James Dorion of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Jennifer Miller and Trey Yadon; great grandchildren, Dylan Miller and Townes Miller. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00PM...

Beverly Landstreet III

Beverly Landstreet III

Oct 4, 2014

Beverly Walter Landstreet, III, age 92, passed away at his home on October 4, 2014. Born in Nashville, TN to the late Francis Landstreet and J. Barbour Barnett. Survived by wife of 68 years, Nancy Anderson Landstreet (with whom he flirted until the very end); children: Lucia Cherry (Larry), James Collins II (Jennifer), Jane Longhurst (Rusty), Beverly Walter IV (Julia)...

George Bentley

George Bentley

Oct 4, 2014

Mr. George Ray "Bugger" Bentley, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away October 4, 2014. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Owner of George Bentley Trucking & Construction for over 40 years. He also enjoyed traveling to England. Preceded in death by parents, Horace and Buyde Smith Bentley; brothers, Jack and James Bentley. He is survived by his loving...

Betty Haley

Betty Haley

Oct 4, 2014

Mrs. Betty J. Haley, age 78, of Franklin, TN, passed away October 4, 2014. Taught for many years at the high school and vocational school in Shelbyville, KY. Loving and supporting wife, mother, and grandmother. Survived by: husband, Dalton D. Haley of Franklin, TN; son, Jerry Haley of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Jan Tyler of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Shane & Haley...

Jean Krause

Jean Krause

Oct 4, 2014

Krause, Mrs. Jean Bazemore, age 83 of Brentwood, TN passed away on October 4, 2014. Born in Atlanta, GA and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in music education. No wife or mother could be more dedicated to her family than Jean Krause. Her greatest joy was in caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. Each and...

Marvin Bastian

Marvin Bastian

Oct 3, 2014

BASTIAN, Marvin Ray of Franklin, TN, age 86, passed away on October 3, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Nathaniel Adam & Mary Haynie Bastian; brother, Col. Haynie S. Bastian; and sister, Mary Louise Bastian. Survived by wife, Mary Ella Covington Bastian; son, Clay Covington Bastian of Snellville, GA; son, Dr. Sam (Tracey) Bastian of Franklin, TN; daughter, Edie (Eric)...

Mr. Michael McGuire

Mr. Michael McGuire

Oct 3, 2014

Michael Edwin McGuire, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday, October 3, 2014, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. A celebration of life will be held at Williamson Memorial, in Franklin, TN on Tuesday, October 7. Visitation with friends and family will start at 3:30PM with the celebration of life at 5:00PM. Mike was born in Muncie, Indiana, October 18, 1938, to...

Tamae Willhite

Tamae Willhite

Oct 3, 2014

WILLHITE, Ms. Tamae Kimura, age 82 of Franklin, TN, passed away October 3, 2014. Born in Tokyo, Japan, and moved to America in the early 1950's. She became a permanent resident of Hopkinsville, KY in 1972. She remained there until three years ago, then moved to Franklin, TN. Loving mother, grandmother and sister to her family, she was known for...

Connie Straughn

Connie Straughn

Oct 2, 2014

Mrs. Connie Kay Anderson Straughn, age 56 of Franklin, TN, passed away surrounded by her family, October 2, 2014. Graduate of David Lipscomb High School and David Lipscomb University where she was a member of Psi Alpha. Board of Director with Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Member of Berry's Chapel Church of Christ. Preceded in death by father,...

Kerry Dye

Kerry Dye

Oct 1, 2014

Mr. Kerry Julian Dye, age 56 of Nashville, TN, October 1, 2014. Graduate of the University of Tennessee and brother in Pi Kappa Alpha. He was a self-employed commercial real estate appraiser. Preceded in death by father, Julian Dye. Survived by wife, Jennifer Henry; son, Blake Henry; mother, Betty Windrow Dye; brother, Jim Dye; step-mom, Gayle Dye and all of...

Otis Henry

Otis Henry

Sep 30, 2014

Mr. Otis Harley Henry, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Born in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Walter A. & Nona Buchanan Henry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Agency. He is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Watson Henry and...