Dec 20, 2022

William Elbert Heithcock, age 105 and nine months, of Franklin, TN passed away December 20, 2022.  Elbert was a native of Williamson County and retired from the insurance business with Life of Georgia after 28 years of service.  He was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by wife, Gertrude “Trudy” Heithcock; son, Elbert Dwight...

Dec 20, 2022

Maurice Leroy White, age 84, of Nashville, Tn., formerly of Overland Park, Ks., passed away December 20, 2022. Maurice was born in Cedar Vale, Ks. to the late Hazel & Lloyd White. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Maurice worked for Farmland Industries in Kansas City, Mo. for nearly 30 years where he retired as a director...

Dec 19, 2022

Robert Daniel Gavilo Nashville – (Bob) Robert Daniel Acevedo Gavilo, 79, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Bob was born on October 25, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, to Carmen Acevedo-Gavilo (from Puerto Rico) and Narciso Gavilo(from the Philippines). He grew up in Brooklyn with loving parents, a sister, cousins, and extended family. The cousins would mix it up on Brooklyn’s streets and playgrounds. He once recounted that another gang challenged his family for infringing...

Dec 18, 2022

Matthew Dane Sweitzer, age 32, of Franklin, TN, passed away on December 18, 2022, in Franklin, TN.

Matthew was born in Nashville, TN to Robert J Sweitzer, Jr. and Michelle L. Sweitzer (Kaminsky) on December 11, 1990.  He went to school at (Grassland Elementary, Grassland Middle School and Franklin High School).  He attended the University of Alabama.  He worked in...

Dec 18, 2022

Charles "ED" Edward Barnes, age 87 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away December 18, 2022. ED was born on December 31, 1934, to the late Fount and Freda Burns in Franklin, TN. He was known for his love of motorcycles and  being a hard worker. Ed is preceded in death by his brothers, Fount Barnes, Jr., Thomas Barnes, Lee Barnes; sister,...

Dec 17, 2022

Stephen Paul Lewis, age 68, of Franklin, TN passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2022 in Franklin, TN

Stephen was born in Chicago, IL to Frank J. and Marian (Koestner) Lewis on May 1st, 1954.  He went to school at Chaminade in Hollywood, FL).  He married Cynthia McCormac on May 11th, 1991, in Little Rock, AR. After...

Dec 16, 2022

JAMES “JIM” BRYAN PARKER, age 50, passed away on December 16, 2022.  Jim graduated from MTSU and was a skillful post-production audio engineer for 25 years at CMT, TNN, and more.  He was an incredible musician: First a drummer and pianist, he later mastered guitar, bass, and Chapman Stick.  Jim was an amazing composer, and to that effort could...

Dec 15, 2022

Joseph Rodney Winters 76, passed away at his home on December 15,2022. Rodney was born on February 8,1946 in Hickman County. Rodney is proceeded in death by father, James Calvin Winters, his brothers, Nolen and Roy Winters, and sister, Barbara Hosford. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Julia Faye Winters, son, Darren (Renea) Winters, grandson, Anthony...

Dec 14, 2022

John W. Stinnett, age 94 of Franklin, TN and Cape Coral, FL passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022.  Born in Garfield, KY on October 17, 1928, John was the son of the late James and Ruth Stinnett.  He served in the Marines in World War II.  John married the love of his life, Dorothy Johnson in 1949 and...

Dec 12, 2022

Shirley Ann Dalton age 83, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at her home in Franklin, Tennessee. She was a devoted member of First Missionary Baptist Church.  She sang in the church choir. She loved working in her flower gardens and cooking for her family. She worked as a professional homemaker for many years. Shirley was the matriarch of...

Dec 12, 2022

Susan Denman Evans passed away peacefully on the morning of December 12th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 74. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Sue Denman.

Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Tom Evans; three children, Martin (Jennifer) Evans, Julie (Brandon) Dodson, and Catherine (Matthew) Alexander; 9 grandchildren,...

Dec 11, 2022

George Brantley Roberts, Jr. age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away December 11, 2022. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late George Sr. & Irma G. Roberts. George was an amateur Astronomer with several published articles. He enjoyed woodworking, scuba diving, computers and was known as the “Renaissance Man”. George retired from Bellsouth/AT&T after 36 years of...

Dec 10, 2022

Penny Fishpaw, 71, of Lewisburg, TN, passed away peacefully with her devoted and loving husband, Jerry, by her side on December 10, 2022, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Penny was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur S. Miller and her mother, Phyllis A. Miller (Wirkner). She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Jennifer (Neil)...

Dec 10, 2022

Jerry Allen Horn, 84, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on December 10, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas.

Jerry was born in Kilgore, Texas to William A. Horn and Wilma Florence Peacock on June 11, 1938.  He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M in 1960. He then went on to serve in the...

Dec 10, 2022

James Wesley Gossett, Sr., age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away December 10, 2022. James was born in Hickman County, TN to the late James Franklin Gossett and Daisy Clark Gossett. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by sons, James Wesley Gossett, Jr. and Thomas Jason Gossett; grandson, James Kyle Gossett; sister, Alma Gossett Eubank. He is...

Dec 8, 2022

Margaret Elene Lee Hood Butts of College Grove, born March 12, 1925, passed away at her home in the comfort of her family on December 8, 2022 at the age of 97.

Born to Sallie Thomas Lee and Roy Douglas Lee, Elene was the sixth of twelve children. Preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hood,...

Dec 7, 2022

Travis Lamont Veach, age 46, of Columbia, TN passed away December 7, 2022. Travis was born in Williamson County to A.C. Veach and Katherine Sullivan Poteete.  He did plumbing work most of his life. Whenever he was not working Travis enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and cooking.

He is survived by his father, A.C. (Rachel) Veach; mother,...

Dec 7, 2022

Neva J. Williams Moore, age 88 of Brentwood, TN passed away December 7, 2022.  Neva was born in Davidson County, TN and graduated from Hume Fogg High School.  After her marriage, she moved to Brentwood to raise her family.  In her early years, she had several health issues but through her persistence she overcame the issues.  She loved her...

Dec 6, 2022

Billie Jean Hargrove Lillard, age 91, long time resident of the Cross Keys Community, College Grove, TN passed away December 6, 2022 at her residence. Billie Jean was born in Williamson County to the late A. F. “Chub” Hargrove and Mary Louise Trice Hargrove. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Billie Jean...

Dec 5, 2022

Mary William Tadros, age 50, of Brentwood, TN, passed away December 5, 2022. Mary has received her associate degree with honors in Christian leadership, and worked as a translator/interpreter in her family business—Tadros Translation.

Mary was a woman of strong faith. She dedicated her life to serve the Lord. She loved to sing and lead worship in...