Obituaries

Apr 12, 2012

Mrs. Ruby E Brisom Stuart was born on March 18, 1923 to the late Ernest G. and Alice E. Johnson Brimson in Bristol, England. She served in the Women’s Royal Air Force during WWII, serving for over four years as a balloon barrage technician, and later at central headquarters in London. May 20, 1945 she married Frank Stuart, Jr., WWII...

Apr 12, 2012

Apr 12, 2012

Mr. William M. Jones, 53, passed away at his home on April 12, 2012. He was born in Ft. Pierce, FL to the late Tom Edward Jones and Betty Hammond Jones. He was survived by his children: Megan Jones and Thomas M. Jones; brother: Dean WandaJones; and his sister: Rita Allan Piero. The Cremation Society of Tennessee is assisting the...

Apr 9, 2012

Franklin Delano Dodd “Skeeter”, age 74, of Goodlettsville, TN, passed away April 9, 2012. He was the son of the late Owen F. Dodd and Edith M. Bumpus. Skeeter was a radio disc jockey for 41 years, an avid turkey hunter, a member of Bluegrass Baptist in Hendersonville, and had a passion for writing. Mr. Dodd is survived by his...

Apr 9, 2012

Daniel Wayne Ruby, age 51, of Crossville, TN passed away Monday April 9, 2012. Daniel was born to the late Ralph and Marie Ruby on March 19, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Ruby was an avid animal lover, a veteran of the United Sates Army and spent his later years as a small engine mechanic at his brother’s shop. Daniel...

Apr 7, 2012

Ethel Marie Bentz, age 90, resident of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on Saturday at her home in Spring Hill. Ethel was born September 23, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Henry Reik and Helen Neumann Reik. She was the wife of the late Harold Edward Bentz. Helen had worked in the light bulb assembly division of...

Apr 4, 2012

Cremation Society of Tennessee Shirley Ann Blane Payne April 4, 2012 Mrs. Shirley Ann “Billie” Blane Payne, age 87 of Franklin, passed away April 4, 2012 surrounded by her loving children. Billie, as she was known to most of her friends and family, was born August 14, 1924 to her late parents John Henry Blane and Florence Edna Willis Blane...

Apr 3, 2012

Mr. Thomas M. Gilbertson, age 69, of Vonore, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, at his residence. Thomas was born April 2, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of the late Harlan Milton Gilbertson and Loraine Johnson Gilbertson. On September 5, 1969, Thomas married Karen Opdahl in Minneapolis. He was an attorney and a member of Faith Lutheran Church....

Apr 2, 2012

Ms. Linda “Cricket” Wix, age 64, a resident of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away March 31st at her home. Linda was born October 15th 1947 in Nashville, TN to the late Leonard and Lucille Brown. Linda was a bartender for over 20 years at Roundup. She loved being outside, especially in her garden. Linda is survived by: One son: Mike...

Apr 2, 2012

Ms. Carolyn L. Florentino, age 69 passed away at Alive Hospice in St. Thomas Hospital on April 2nd, 2012. Carolyn was born January 28th, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late Lehman & Dorris Williamson. Carolyn is described by her friends and family as an active woman who loved life, skating being one of her favorite pass times. Carolyn leaves...

Apr 2, 2012

Mr. Jack Eugene Estes, age 89 a resident of Smithville, TN passed away March 31st at St. Thomas’s Alive Hospice. Jack was born on June 10th, 1923 in Smithville, TN to the late Bracket and Eva Estes. Jack was a simple man. He loved many things such as reading his bible, fishing, hunting, his three dogs, however most of all...

Mar 26, 2012

Mr. John Edwin Lee, age 74, of Nolensville, passed away on March 26, 2012, at his home. Born on November 23, 1937, in Brownsville, TN, Mr. Lee was retired from the United States Air Force, having graduated with the first class of the Air Force academy in 1959. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lee and his...

Mar 22, 2012

Jimmy Wayne Hartfield, age 64 of Franklin, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born July 15, 1947 to the late James William Hartfield and Arthur Mae Conerly. He was a veteran to the United States Navy. Jimmy was the husband of Sondra Loftin, and they share two children. He was a member of the...

Mar 19, 2012

Elizabeth Ann Barbera “Betty”, age 78, of Smyrna, TN passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in her home surround by her family. Betty was born December 18, 1933 in Malone, NY to the late Margaret and Joseph Laceris. As a teen Mrs. Barbera was considered a singing sensation a radio star. Throughout her life she fostered 15 children. Betty loved...

Mar 18, 2012

Pastor Jose A. Plaza, age 67 of Murfreesboro, passed away March 18, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro. Jose was known as Pastor by his loving family, wife, and many friends because he was a Church of God pastor for many years. He was born October 21, 1944 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Jose and Julia Plaza...

Mar 17, 2012

Robert Lee Bartlett, age 59 of Murfreesboro, TN lost his battle with cancer on March 17, 2012 at York Veterans Hospital. Robert was born in Ottumwa, IA to the late Donald and Mary Terrell Bartlett on March 23, 1952. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of 24 years and his granddaughter Samantha. He leaves behind his sister Marsha and...

Mar 17, 2012

Ms. Alma Svenpladsen, age 96, a resident of Franklin, TN passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at The Belvedere Commons of Franklin. Ms. Svenpladsen was born April 19, 1915 in Mayville, ND to the late Kornelia Hagen. Alma was married to her late husband for many years Obert Svenpladsen. She will be inurned next to him at Ft. Shelling National...

Mar 14, 2012

Mr. William “Bill” Moran, age 77 of Waverly, passed away March 14, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at The Alive Hospice of St. Thomas. Bill was born September 13, 1934 to the late Marylou and William Moran in Waverly, TN. He was drafted into the United States Army, and later honorably discharged in 1954. For years he was an...

Mar 10, 2012

Albin Vincent Lewandowski, age 89, a resident of Morrison, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 10, at his home. Mr. Lewandowski was born in Monfort, WI, the son of the late Louise Lewandowski. He was a cook in the U.S. Army and alterwards worked as a cook in several restaurants as well as in the factory of Welldend. Survivors include...

Mar 9, 2012

Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Highsmith age 47, a resident of Whitwell, TN passed away at Grandview Memorial Hospital on March 9th, 2012. Jackie was born January 22, 1965 in Sanford, FL to Jacky and Linda Crews. Jackie worked for K-Mart for many years in the shipping and receiving department as well as administration there. Jackie is survived by her husband Guy...