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Mr. William Givens, Sr.

Mr. William Givens, Sr.

May 21, 2011

GIVENS, Ret. USMC William Martin, Sr., age 85 of Thompson's Station, TN, May 21, 2011. Retired Chief Warrant Officer II with U.S. Marine Corp with 20 years service. Member of Hillsboro United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, John & Alma Faye Givens; sister, Virginia Hatcher; brother, John Givens, Jr. and son, Craig Martin Givens. Survived by: wife of...

Mrs. Donna Carlson

Mrs. Donna Carlson

May 20, 2011

CARLSON, Mrs. Donna Jean, age 61, Spring Hill, TN, May 20, 2011, was a very caring and compassionate woman who loved her family, friends and her kitties (Gracie). She always put others first no matter what and enjoyed being around people. While at home she loved to cook and read. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. While...

Ms. Lola Ash

Ms. Lola Ash

May 20, 2011

ASH, Ms. Lola Mae Swagger, age 66 of Nashville, formerly of Franklin, May 20, 2011. Preceded in death by son, Burl Bayless. Survived by daughters, Tammy Bayless of Nashville, TN, Cindy Cossie of the Leipers Fork Comm. & Roxanna Jagar of Michigan; mother, Nolie P. Buchanan of the Leipers Fork Comm.; Life Partner, Teena Oliver of Nashville, TN; nine grandchildren...

Mrs. Ary Williams

Mrs. Ary Williams

May 19, 2011

WILLIAMS, Mrs. Ary Evelyn Early, age 76 of Franklin, TN, died May 19, 2011 after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. The cancer may have taken her body, but not her gracious and kind spirit. So, she won the battle! Member of Fourth Ave. Church of Christ. Employed with Williamson County Property Assessor's Office for 28 years. Preceded in...

Mr. David Bradley Jr.

Mr. David Bradley Jr.

May 19, 2011

BRADLEY, Mr. David W. Jr. age 77 died May 19, 2011. Attended Burton School in Nashville, Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL and the University of Alabama. He was a Certified Public Accountant and belonged to several professional organizations including The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society and a Golden Legionnaire of Phi Delta Theta. Preceded in death by wife,...

Mr. Jerome Ortman

Mr. Jerome Ortman

May 19, 2011

ORTMAN, Mr. Jerome Clair, age 73 of Franklin, TN, May 19, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Cyril Louis & Laura Ortman; brothers, Paul & Cyril, Jr. Ortman; sister, Elizabeth Ortman. Survived by sister, Rosemary Ortman Strawn of Franklin, TN; aunt, Gladys Mackinson of Glendale, AZ; niece, Tia (Christopher) Scott; great nieces, Lara & Kira Scott all of Brentwood, TN;...

Dr. Byrd, Jr.

Dr. Byrd, Jr.

May 18, 2011

BYRD, Dr. David Quitman, Jr. age 89 of Brentwood, TN, May 18, 2011. How do you tell the story of a man who has touched so many lives? Described by many as ‘the greatest man they've ever met,' Dr. Byrd walked close to God, and was a mentor, teacher, and counselor to many, a doting husband and father. The eternal...

Michael Daniel

Michael Daniel

May 18, 2011

DANIEL, Michael Benjamin, age 17 of Franklin, TN passed away May 19, 2011 after injuries sustained from an accident. He was a Sophomore and athlete at Christ Presbyterian Academy where his fellow students surrounded him with love, support and continued prayers during this time with his family. Michael was deeply touched on a trip to China in the Summer of...

Mrs. Clara Anderson

Mrs. Clara Anderson

May 18, 2011

ANDERSON, Mrs. Clara Mae McCandless, age 85 of Fairview, TN passed away May 18, 2011. Born in the Boston Community to the late Cleveland & Senie Grace Kelley. Attended Freewill Baptist Church. Survived by daughter, Linda (Lester) Peach; grandchildren, Stacey Warwick, William Shannon Warwick and Clara Scott; five great grandchildren; step sons, Harold (Sandy) Anderson and David Hall; brothers, Tommy...

Mr. Gerald Hayes

Mr. Gerald Hayes

May 18, 2011

HAYES, Mr. Gerald Lee "Gerry", age 71 of Franklin, TN formerly of Lafayette, GA, May 18, 2011. 1963 Graduate of MTSU and member of the Blue Raider Football Team; Veteran of the U.S. Marines. Preceded in death by parents, Horace & Ruby Edwards Hayes & brother, Dan Hayes. Survived by wife of 50 years, DeAnna "Dee" White Hayes; daughters, Angela...

Mrs. Alda Horne

Mrs. Alda Horne

May 17, 2011

HORNE, Mrs. Alda Coffman Lamb, age 91 of Franklin, TN, May 17, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, James C. & Mattie Coffman; brother, Leon Coffman; husband of 47 years, Cecil Lamb; husband, Fred Horne. Survived by son, Richard Lamb; daughter, Ceal (Ed) Boyd; brother, J.C. Coffman; sister, Jim (Alex) Hukalo; grandchildren, Chad (Sara) Boyd, Brett (Wendy) Boyd & Keri...

Mrs. Katrina Humphrey

Mrs. Katrina Humphrey

May 17, 2011

HUMPHREY, Mrs. Katrina Faye Parham, age 48 of the Ash Hill Community passed away May 17, 2011. She was a Nurse Tech at Harpeth Terrace for over 23 years. Survived by husband, Terry S. Humphrey of the Ash Hill Comm.; daughter, Kristan (Brian) Hosford of Ralley Hill; son, Brandon S. (Sara) Humphrey of Franklin; parents, Thomas & Faye Parham Bullard...

Mr. James Waugh

Mr. James Waugh

May 16, 2011

Mr. James Wendell Waugh, age 71, of Spring Hill, TN passed away May 16, 2011, at St Thomas Hospital. James was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired airline pilot with 33 years service with United Airlines. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and faithful man. Preceded in death by his father, John Everett Waugh. Survived by his wife, Debra Waugh...

David Poteete

David Poteete

May 16, 2011

POTEETE, David Earl, age 23 of the Bethesda Comm. May 16, 2011. Graduate of Page High School and TN Technology Center. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Jack Poteete, Sr. & Lester Tomlinson. Survived by parents, Tommy & Cindy Poteete; sister, Patty (Packy) Hill; grandmothers, Mary Roberta Poteete & Reenie Johnson; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will be conducted...

Mr. Stephen Lawrence

Mr. Stephen Lawrence

May 14, 2011

LAWRENCE, Stephen Samuel "Mr. Steve", a long-time resident farmer of Williamson County, died May 14, 2011, at the age of 89. He was the son of the late Stephen James and Margaret Morel Lawrence. He was also predeceased by a son, Stephen Alfred Lawrence, a sister, Marybelle L. Osborn; brother, Francis. He is survived by wife, Martha West Lawrence, to...

Mr. Michael Luft

Mr. Michael Luft

May 14, 2011

Mr. Michael Asher Luft, age 40, of Spring Hill, TN, May 14, 2011. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survived by his wife, Kathlena Luft & son, Conner Michael Luft of Spring Hill, TN; daughter, Brittany Messenger; adopted grandparents, Lonnie & Carol Asher of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, James Showers, Jr. of Reno, NV, Shane Asher of Las Vegas, NV &...

Mrs. Helen Ryan

Mrs. Helen Ryan

May 13, 2011

Helen Louise Ryan, age 71, of Columbia, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. "Miss" Helen was a well known local artist, and a member of the Maury County Arts Guild. Preceded in death by her parents Troy & Ireta Cowart Salsman. Survived by her husband, Lewis Ryan of Columbia, TN;...

Mrs. Christine McGlasson

Mrs. Christine McGlasson

May 13, 2011

MCGLASSON, Mrs. Christine Anne, age 85 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Canyon, TX. 1942 Graduate of Paris High School; B.A. from Baylor University; received Teacher Certification at West Texas State University; member of Woodmont Baptist Church, Nashville; former Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church, Canyon, TX; former Board Member of Randall Co. American Cancer Society & Coordinator of the...

Mrs. Opal Blankenship

Mrs. Opal Blankenship

May 13, 2011

BLANKENSHIP, Mrs. Opal DeWire, age 92 passed away at her home in Franklin May 13, 2011. Long time resident of Williamson County, member of Franklin Church of Christ, and retiree of the former CPS. Preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Blankenship; sister, Clara Sullivan; brother, Elmer DeWire. Survived by Nieces, Carol Ann Sullivan, Patsy (Wesley) Boyd both of Franklin...

Ms. Agnes Jones

Ms. Agnes Jones

May 13, 2011

JONES, Ms. Agnes Kyle, age 83 of Brentwood, TN passed away May 13, 2011. Born in Glasgow, Scotland to the late William J. & Margaret McLean Clugston. Survived by sons, Trevor (Joan) Jones and Kevin Jones; grandchild Clare. Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00PM Monday, May 16, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

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