Obituaries

Jan 18, 2023

Elaine Lane, 74, passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2023. Elaine was preceded in death by her Father, Fred L. King and Mother, Annie Mae King.

She is survived by her loving husband, John Lane of 36 years, her Son, John David Lane (Michaela), Sister, Frieda Dilgard (late Bob); Nephew, Kenneth A Caruthers II (Paula), Great Nieces,...

Jan 18, 2023

Adrian departed this life surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

His childhood was spent in White Bluff with his loving grandparents, William and Ada McCutchen, “Mama and Papa” and, also West Nashville where he met some of his lifelong friends.

He met and married Regina in 1974 and were married for over 45 wonderful...

Jan 18, 2023

Glenda was born on November 15, 1950 to Edward and Annie Pewitt of Pinewood, Tennessee. She grew up on a farm, learning the values of hard work and family. She married her high school sweetheart Victor Mangrum and raised a family in Fairview. Graduating from TSU, Glenda taught in the Hickman County school system. She was a middle school...

Jan 17, 2023

Shirley Mae (Yoakam) Hawks, age 92, born in Ypsilanti, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home to be with her Lord Jesus on January 17, 2023.

She was born to Ida (Wright) and Chester Yoakam. She grew up near her grandfather Wright’s farm with her older brother, Fred. She spent much of her time with aunts, uncles...

Jan 17, 2023

Roger Arling Milam was born January 4, 1945 in Nashville, TN and died January 17, 2023 peacefully in his sleep after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Roger was a man of integrity.  He was a loving, loyal, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Roger was predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret Milam. He is survived by his...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert Eugene (Bob) Haynes, 81, of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of January 16, 2023. He was born March 23,1941 to Eugene H. Haynes and Imogene King Haynes in Humboldt,TN. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1959. After working hard to pay for his college education, he received a Bachelor of Science...

Jan 15, 2023

Mary Louise Armstrong age 81, of Kingston Springs, Tennessee passed away on January 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years Roy Lee Armstrong, parents, William Hollis and Sarah Francis Brown; sisters, Francis Earlene Buttrey, Doris June Vernon; brothers, Charles Hollis Brown and Bobby Joe Brown.

Mary is survived by her...

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...