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George James Barbera

George James Barbera

Jun 26, 2020

George James Barbera of Smyrna, Tennessee February 22, 1935 - June 26, 2020

George James Barbera, age 85, of Smyrna, TN passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Alive Hospice after a brief illness. George was born February 22, (George Washington's Birthday hence his name) 1935 in Buffalo, NY, son of the late James and Mildred (Prizzi) Barbera....

John Otha Parton

John Otha Parton

Jun 5, 2020

John Otha Parton of Antioch, Tennessee March 20, 1957 - June 5, 2020

John Otha Parton, 63, of Antioch, Tennessee, passed away on June 5, 2020 peacefully at his home. Cremation will be conducted by Alternative Cremation in Frankiln, Tennessee. There will not be any funeral service, however there will be a Celebration of Life at their home on...

John Earl Schirmer

John Earl Schirmer

Jun 3, 2020

John Earl Schirmer of Franklin, Tennessee March 11, 1932 - June 3, 2020

John (Jack) Earl Schirmer, aka The Hawk, passed away on June 3, 2020 at the age of 88 in Franklin, TN. Jack was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11, 1932 and was the only child of Madeline (Bammerlin) and John Schirmer.

Jack graduated...

Beverly Parrish Wadsworth

Beverly Parrish Wadsworth

May 31, 2020

Beverly Parrish Wadsworth of Hendersonville, Tennessee July 19, 1943 - May 31, 2020

Beverly Wadsworth, 76, left us on May 31, 2020, with her family by her side in Hendersonville, TN.

Beverly was born July 19, 1943 in Louisville, KY to John & Inez Parrish. Her father was a factory worker and her mother was a homemaker,...

Martha Sliger Denton

Martha Sliger Denton

May 23, 2020

Martha Sliger Denton of Franklin, Tennessee February 18, 1930 - May 23, 2020

Martha Ann Sliger Denton of Franklin, TN, formerly of Oak Ridge, TN, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2020. She had celebrated her 90th birthday with a road trip and lunch with her children, and enjoyed seeing her grandchildren on Mother’s Day.

Martha was...

James David Mefford

James David Mefford

May 20, 2020

James David Mefford of Hendersonville, Tennessee August 12, 1959 - May 20, 2020

James (Jim) Mefford was a loving and faithful husband, a loving and attentive father, and also a loving son and brother.

During his life, Jim showed himself to be a well rounded and talented individual. In high school he earned All State honors for...

Larry Martin Davis

Larry Martin Davis

May 7, 2020

Larry Martin Davis of Nashville, Tennessee August 5, 1946 - May 7, 2020

Larry M Davis was the youngest child of six children, born on 5 August 1946, to Raymond and Geneva Davis who preceded him in death along with his three brothers and two sisters.

Larry was born and raised in Wartburg, Tennessee, and was educated...

Shawn Patrick Conner (Bone)

Shawn Patrick Conner (Bone)

May 3, 2020

Shawn Patrick Conner (Bone) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee June 14, 1965 - May 3, 2020

Shawn Patrick Conner, age 54, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at home with his children.  He was born on June 14, 1965.  He was a carpenter, loved to spend time with his family, and was an expert on the grill.

He...

James Franklin Long, Iii

James Franklin Long, Iii

Apr 25, 2020

James Franklin Long, III of Nashville, Tennessee March 17, 1989 - April 25, 2020

James Franklin Long, III "Trey" was born in the wee morning hours on Saint Patrick's Day, 3/17/1989 in Macon, GA. Trey graduated in 2007 from Windsor Academy in Macon and followed his heart to be a true Rebel by attending Ole Miss. Cheers to the...

Marc Swindle

Marc Swindle

Apr 24, 2020

Marc Swindle of Portland, Tennessee December 18, 1955 - April 24, 2020

Marc D. Swindle, (AKA Heathern), 64, of Portland, TN, passed away at home April 24, 2020.

Marc was born in Addison, MI. on December 18, 1955. He graduated from Dupont High School.

Marc was married to Joetta Swindle, July 7, 2012; they were...

Joe Milton Mcclellan, Sr.

Joe Milton Mcclellan, Sr.

Apr 22, 2020

Joe Milton McClellan, Sr. of Nolensville, Tennessee July 27, 1931 - April 22, 2020

Preceded in death by parents Joseph Towler McClellan, Jr and Margaret Little McClellan and by wife of 25 years, Patsy Patterson McClellan. Survived by children: Joe M. “Chip” McClellan, Jr (Alice), Kenneth Compton McClellan (Cindy) and Mildred “Milli” Alicia McClellan, and three step-children, Jay Inman...

James Robert Watts

James Robert Watts

Mar 29, 2020

James Robert Watts of Nashville, Tennessee September 9, 1942 - March 29, 2020

James Robert Watts, known as “Bob”, “Dad”, “Papi”, “Papa” and “Grandpa”, 77, passed from this earth on Sunday, March 29 th , 2020, in his home surrounded by his family.

He leaves his wife of 53 years, Carmen (Velasquez) Watts;...

George Victor Durnin

George Victor Durnin

Mar 28, 2020

George Victor Durnin of Franklin, Tennessee January 14, 1945 - March 28, 2020

It is with an overwhelming sense of loss that we announce the peaceful passing of George Victor Durnin on March 28, 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 75.

George was born on January 14, 1945, in Huron County, Ontario, to John...

Holly Hampton Cumming

Holly Hampton Cumming

Feb 28, 2020

Holly Hampton Cumming of Nashville, Tennessee July 17, 1955 - February 28, 2020

Holly Hampton Cumming, counselor, professional organizer and Montessori teacher, died on Feb. 28, at age 64, in Nashville. The cause of death was two weeks of flu and pneumonia.

She was an amazing woman: brave, bright, creative, sensitive, bold, funny, loving, adventurous and faithful....

William Spencer Gaylor

William Spencer Gaylor

Feb 26, 2020

William Spencer Gaylor of Springville, Tennessee September 9, 1967 - February 26, 2020

William 'Spencer' Gaylor, age 52, passed away in his home on February, 26, 2020.  He was born in Tampa, FL in 1967. He lived his life close to his family in Franklin, TN.

He is survived by his beloved son, Carl David (Kourtney) and...

Julienne Elizabeth Martin

Julienne Elizabeth Martin

Feb 17, 2020

Julienne Elizabeth Martin of Franklin, Tennessee October 27, 1938 - February 17, 2020

Julienne (Julie) Elizabeth Troutman Martin went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17th, 2020. The day was, much like Julie, bright and beautiful. Mrs. Martin was born on October 27, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Kathleen Elizabeth McClurg Jacquet and Earle Wilson...

Monica Conchita Murray

Monica Conchita Murray

Feb 16, 2020

Monica Conchita Murray of Nashville, Tennessee August 27, 1947 - February 16, 2020

Monica Conchita Murray Sunrise: August 27, 1947 -- Sunset: February 16, 2020

Monica Conchita Murray, 72, of Nashville, TN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February,16, 2020, after a very short illness.

Her parents: Dexter H. Murray and Katie Huddleston Murray; two brothers,...

Terry Lee Carlton

Terry Lee Carlton

Feb 3, 2020

Terry Lee Carlton of Murfreesboro, Tennessee November 11, 1952 - February 3, 2020

Terry Lee Carlton born November 11, 1952 passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 67.

Loved by his family and friends, Terry was a kind, compassionate and loving person. He liked to joke...

Aljuana Brown

Aljuana Brown

Jan 29, 2020

Aljuana Brown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee November 28, 1951 - January 29, 2020

Aljuana Dougherty Brown passed away peacefully at the age of 68 on January 29th, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on November 28th, 1951, in Hamlet, North Carolina, the daughter of Talbert Erskine Dougherty and Juanita Leake Dougherty. At the age of nineteen, Aljuana moved...

Thomas Byrd Williams

Thomas Byrd Williams

Jan 25, 2020

Thomas Byrd Williams of Madison August 27, 1947 - January 25, 2020

Thomas Byrd Williams 72 years young Born – 08/27/1947 – Nashville, Tn. Deceased – 01/25/2020 – Nashville, Tn. Disabled USMC served – 04/07/1965 - 12/24/1968 Parents Byrd and Lula Williams - Deceased Sisters and Brothers Elanora Hall – Deceased Ola Shaw – Deceased Dorothy Ann Anderson –...

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