Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

Rikki Jean Douglas, age 48 of Ashland City, Tennessee passed away on January 15, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father Rickey McCluskey and brother Doug Goddard.

She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years John Douglas; mother, Donna Clark; special uncle, Robbie Adkins; daughter, Kayla (Ronnie) Shanes; grandchildren, Landon Luna, Ronnie Shanes,...

Jan 15, 2023

Bonita Loyce Powell Martin, 72, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2022. She was the devoted wife of James Thomas (Tommy) Martin, beloved mother of two sons, Russell and Brooks (Maggie), cherished grandmother to their sons, Finley, Dashel, and Kellan, step-mother to Glenn Martin (Daphne), and step-grandmother to their sons, Wilson (Alex) and Logan...

Jan 14, 2023

Joe Steele Petty of Franklin, Tennessee passed away peacefully January 14, 2023.

Joe was born in Carthage, Tennessee on February 16, 1933 to Lester and Electa Petty. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Olamae Alford Petty, brothers Rob Neal Petty, Victor T. Petty, Dr. Gordon Petty, and Ray Petty.

Joe...

Jan 12, 2023

Joe Brown Adams, January 24, 1937 – January 12, 2023, age 85. Survived by wife of 64 years, Diann Weldon Adams, father of Lynne, (Don) Anderson, Tom (Sherry) Adams, and Doug Adams; grandfather of Nathan (Becca) Anderson, Lauren (Zach) Jackson, Wes (Allison) Adams, Rachel Adams, Parker Adams, Alex (Jake) Robertson, and Joseph Adams; great-grandfather to Haddi and Hayes Anderson...

Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Leonard Michael “Mike” Pfeiffer age 80, of Franklin, TN. passed away on January 12, 2023.

Mike was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 19, 1942 to the late Leonard Isdor Pfeiffer and Bernyce Mae Swearingen. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his Aunt, Wave Thompson. Mike had worked as a...

Jan 8, 2023

Life and Legacy of

Patricia Ann D’Anna Smith

Patricia Ann (D’Anna) Smith, daughter of Victor Sr. and Geraldine D’Anna was born in Washington D.C. on December 9, 1946 and spent her early years as the spunky only girl among six brothers.

“Pat” as she preferred...

Jan 8, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Jean Smith  January 8, 2023 age 71. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Marian Hendricks and brother David Hendricks. Survived by husband Paul Wendell Smith, Sr. daughter, Wendy Smith Wise; granddaughter Jordan Wise Lormis (Wes), grandson, Jesse Wise; son Paul Smith, Jr; sisters, Peggy Myers, Becky Davis; brothers Don Hendricks Jr.and  Rob Hendricks; many nieces,...

Jan 7, 2023

Betty C. Rickard age 95 of Lebanon, Tennessee passed away on January 7, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Eva Chandler; siblings, Ann Oakes, Jennie Bryan, Sam Chandler, Katherine Keck, Sue Spotts; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Rickard.

Survived by her loving husband Donald Rickard, children, Dale Rickard, Pattie (Bill) Coker, Jan Hamlin, Lea Rickard;...

Jan 6, 2023

Mike Allen age 72, passed away with his family by his side on January 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Allen, parents Earnest and Mary Allen.

Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Barbara Allen; sons, Randy (Amy) Allen, Robert (Shannon) Allen; grandchildren, Carrie (Tommy) Ptak, Kayla Allen, Peyton Allen, Dylan...

Jan 6, 2023

Larry Edward Matlock age 75, passed away on January 6, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents John “Jake” E. and Mary Belle Matlock, twin brother, Harry Matlock, sister-in-law, Betty Sue and dog, Jake.

Survived by his brothers, John R. (Sandra) Matlock, Donald (Brenda) Matlock, Rodger (Claire) Matlock, Ricky (Kim) Matlock, and Randy Matlock, numerous nieces, nephews,...

Jan 6, 2023

Betty Lou Glenn, age 95, born on January 7, 1927, from Hagerstown, Maryland passed away peacefully at home in Franklin, Tennessee on January 6, 2023.

Betty is preceded in death by her beloved life partner & husband Walter Marshall Glenn, her parents Howard and Lula Harbaugh, her brothers and sisters James Calvin Harbaugh, Lillian Lorraine Harbaugh Ritter,...

Jan 6, 2023

Robert Lester (Bobby) Drinkwine, age 76, of Goodlettsville, TN passed away January 6, 2023.

Bobby was born on August 19, 1946 in Waukegan, IL to Lester and Eleanor Drinkwine. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Sharon Drinkwine Wilson, brother Francis Leroy Drinkwine. He is survived by his son Robert Anthony...

Jan 5, 2023

Nancy Jean Smith Gregory passed January 5, 2023 and is to be laid to rest with Pete Tawater.

She was a Nolensville resident during her early school years and then Franklin TN. She is survived by a brother Harry Wayne Brittian, a son John R. Smith (Lynne wife) and preceded in death by  3 of her 4 children, Harry, Sherry...

Jan 4, 2023

Dorothy Sawyer Sullivan age 96, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on January 4, 2023. She was born in the Hillsboro Community of Williamson County, Tennessee in 1926. She is predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Dorothy is survived by her children, Peggie Sullivan Metra, John Robert (Kathy) Sullivan, and Judy Sullivan Long. She is...

Jan 3, 2023

Vernon Charles Frame, age 79, from Nashville, Tennessee passed away on January 3, 2023.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert Frame and Margaret Love, son, Joshua Frame and sister, Silvia.

Vernon is survived by his son, Vernon Frame II, daughter, Ashley (Dan) Meyer, stepsister, Anita Sterry, grandchildren, Abel Frame, Kayln Frame, Denise...

Jan 2, 2023

Mrs. Audrey Jean Bishop Meyers of Nashville, TN, age 96, passed away on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.

Mrs. Meyers was born December 23rd, 1926 to William Almon Bishop and Mamie Belma Smith Bishop in Oak Park, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from the Lucy Flower Technical High School for Girls.

After...

Jan 1, 2023

Marye Leigh Wahl was born in Cullman, Alabama on June 21, 1966, and passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by her best friend and husband, Kevin Wahl. She is survived by many family members including her mother, Dianne (Bill), her sister, Kristen (Jeremy), and the light of her life, her daughter, Grace (Clayton)....

Dec 31, 2022

Joan Earla Bell age 78, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Earl Dornes.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Roger Bell, sons Steve Bell (Robin) and Jason Bell, grandchildren Tyler and Kiersten Bell, and brother Robert Dornes....

Dec 30, 2022

Mr. Prentiss Hicks McPhail age 82, of Fairview, TN. passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. on December 30, 2022, with his family by his side.

Prentiss was born in Memphis, TN. on November 14, 1940, to the late A.D. McPhail and Irene Mays McPhail. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Dec 30, 2022

Barbara T. Roberts, age 83, from Nashville, Tennessee passed away on December 30, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Hallie Marie Thompson, father, Doyle Patrick Thompson, sister, Judy Thompson- Mungovan, brother, Joseph Thompson, mother-in-law, Sarah Currie Roberts and father-in-law, Edward Davis Roberts, Sr.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 62...