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Benjamin David Hopkins

Benjamin David Hopkins

Jan 11, 2020

Benjamin David Hopkins of Murfreesboro, Tennessee June 29, 1980 - January 11, 2020

Benjamin age 39, passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro Tennessee.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Dunaway, stepfather, John Dunaway, father, David Hopkins, sisters Kimberly and Kristina Hopkins.

He is preceded in death by grandparents Rose and John Pizzuti, grandmothers...

Mary Jane Greer

Mary Jane Greer

Jan 9, 2020

Mary Jane Greer of Antioch October 28, 1955 - January 9, 2020

Mary Jane Greer, born on October 28th 1955 to James Walter Greer and Lessie Lorena Meredith the oldest of five siblings. Mary departed this life on January 9th 2020 peacefully in her sleep at 4:52 am at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, TN.

Mary...

Roy Lee Bressler

Roy Lee Bressler

Jan 7, 2020

Roy Lee Bressler of Bell Buckle, Tennessee June 23, 1948 - January 7, 2020

Roy Lee "Bear" Bressler, born June 23, 1948, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 7, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bea and Marvin Bressler.  He is survived by his wife, Marie “Dazy” Bressler;...

Peggy Lynn Swauger

Peggy Lynn Swauger

Jan 4, 2020

Peggy Lynn Swauger of Murfreesboro, Tennessee June 15, 1955 - January 4, 2020

Peggy Lynn Swauger, age 64 of Murfreesboro, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 4, 2020.

She is survived by her daughters, Allison Swauger and Sara Wayne, son in law Robert Wayne; granddaughters, Isabel and Lilian Wayne; brother, Thomas Suter and wife Debbie; and mother, June Suter....

John Allen Gaddy

John Allen Gaddy

Jan 1, 2020

John Allen Gaddy of Brentwood, Tennessee August 30, 1935 - January 1, 2020

John Allen Gaddy passed away peacefully on the morning of January 1, 2020 at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was 84 years old.

Born in Isola, Mississippi, on August 30, 1935 to Roy and Alice (Varnel) Gaddy, John graduated from Sunflower Consolidated High...

Josephine Ann Smith Ogden

Josephine Ann Smith Ogden

Dec 30, 2019

Josephine Ann Smith Ogden of Hermitage, Tennessee April 1, 1931 - December 30, 2019

JOSEPHINE ANN SMITH OGDEN, 88, of Hermitage, TN, died December 30, 2019, following a brief illness. Born April 1, 1931 in Hardwick, MA, Jo, as she preferred to be called, was the daughter of Gerald A., and Dorothy A. Smith (nee Hathaway). Raised in Natural...

Paul Gerhardt Bielefeld

Paul Gerhardt Bielefeld

Dec 29, 2019

Paul Gerhardt Bielefeld of White House, Tennessee January 6, 1967 - December 29, 2019

Age: 52

Born in Springfield, IL - January 6, 1967

Died in Nashville, TN - December 29, 2019

Resident of White House, TN

Paul lived and studied throughout America including the states of Illinois, Texas, Michigan, Missouri,...

Gary Ronald Reasons

Gary Ronald Reasons

Dec 29, 2019

Gary Ronald Reasons of Thompson's Station, Tennessee October 1, 1940 - December 29, 2019

Gary Ronald Reasons of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 29, 2019 at the age of 79.

He was born on October 1, 1940 in Eldorado, IL. He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1958 and married his...

John Earl Vairetta

John Earl Vairetta

Dec 28, 2019

John Earl Vairetta of Franklin, Tennessee August 9, 1944 - December 28, 2019

John Earl Vairetta, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away December 28, 2019. He was a native of Syracuse, NY and was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Rita Virginia Hickox Vairetta, sister Kathleen, and brother, Richard. Survived by wife of 36 years, Laurie; sons...

Walter Dwight Goodman

Walter Dwight Goodman

Dec 28, 2019

Walter Dwight Goodman of Lewisburg, Tennessee May 21, 1956 - December 28, 2019

Survived by: Mother Mary Ella Franklin, Aunts Norma Fay King, Robbie Blanton, Uncle Lutton Haddock, Sister Lori Killen, Niece Hope Basinger, Great Nephew Landon Mercado, Brother J.T. Franklin Jr. Nephew Joey (Bobbiejean) Franklin, Great Nieces Haley & Destiny Franklin, Great Nephew Daniel Franklin.

Dwight...

Barbara Gibson Pryor

Barbara Gibson Pryor

Dec 25, 2019

Barbara Gibson Pryor of Monroe, Georgia October 16, 1935 - December 25, 2019

Barbara Gibson Pryor, 84, of Monroe, GA slipped quietly into the arms of Jesus for His birthday on December 25, 2019. She was an amazing woman with many friends and family who loved her and were loved by her.

Barbara was born in Snowflake,...

Donna Larrance Britton

Donna Larrance Britton

Dec 21, 2019

Donna Larrance Britton of Franklin, Tennessee April 23, 1936 - December 21, 2019

On December 21, 2019, Donna Irene Larrance Britton went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, at the age of 83.

Donna was born on April 23, 1936 in Clare, Michigan to Benjamin Manfred and Maybelle Larrance (née MacDonald).

She was preceded...

Margaret Mary Sterling

Margaret Mary Sterling

Dec 18, 2019

Margaret Mary Sterling of Brentwood, Tennessee August 5, 1953 - December 18, 2019

On December 18, 2019, Margaret M. “Peggy” Sterling of Brentwood, TN went to be with the Lord at the age of 66.

Peggy was born on August 5, 1953 in Steubenville, OH to William S. & Betty Jane Franckhauser (née Andrews).

She...

Carolyn Amos Fair

Carolyn Amos Fair

Dec 18, 2019

Carolyn Amos Fair of Nashville, Tennessee September 3, 1947 - December 18, 2019

Ms. Carolyn Amos Fair, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, December 18, at the age of 72.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Giddens, (Brian) sons Chris and Jeff Fair, sisters Wylene Amos, Judy A. Lee Roberson,...

Brenda Joyce Taylor

Brenda Joyce Taylor

Dec 15, 2019

Brenda Joyce Taylor of Lebanon, Tennessee April 20, 1946 - December 15, 2019

In Loving Memory of Brenda Taylor

On December 15, 2019, Brenda J. Taylor lost her battle with cancer in her daughter’s home, at the age of 73. She spent over 40 years living in Lebanon, Ohio, and the last few months in Lebanon, TN....

Jane Sharon Barrett

Jane Sharon Barrett

Dec 10, 2019

Jane Sharon Barrett of Lascassas, Tennessee October 5, 1943 - December 10, 2019

Jane Barrett of Bonita Springs born October 5, 1943 in Wilmington North Carolina. On December 10 at 10 PM, Jane went to be with the Lord at age 76. She lost her battle with cancer in Tennessee.

Jane‘s parents were Romie Dezern and Dorthy...

Ashok Kumar Tulsiani

Ashok Kumar Tulsiani

Dec 9, 2019

Ashok Kumar Tulsiani of Nashville, Tennessee July 21, 1975 - December 9, 2019

Ashok Kumar (Raju) Tulsiani passed away on December 9, 2019.  He was born on July 21, 1975 in Nashville, TN and moved to Franklin, TN in 1977.  He attended Franklin High School, graduating in 1993.  He attended the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL, then...

Barbara Lyndell Henderson

Barbara Lyndell Henderson

Dec 9, 2019

Barbara Lyndell Henderson of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee August 7, 1936 - December 9, 2019

Barbara Lyndell Jones Henderson was born in Hollis, Arkansas on August 7, 1936 to Lilly and James Jones. She was the youngest of 8. She graduated from Glendyle Sanitarium and Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She met and married Norman Leroy Henderson on November 13,...

Otto Sorg

Otto Sorg

Dec 7, 2019

Otto Sorg of Franklin, Tennessee April 22, 1944 - December 7, 2019

Otto Sorg, age 75 of Franklin, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 after a long illness. Otto was born in Austria, and came to this country at the age of 8 years. He resided for 45 years in Pottstown, PA., 18 years in Dexter, MI....

Shannon Fitzgerald

Shannon Fitzgerald

Dec 5, 2019

Shannon Fitzgerald of Santa Rosa, California May 28, 1967 - December 5, 2019

Shannon Fitzgerald (Lewis) passed away at the age of 52 on December 5, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Morrow; father, William Doty; step-mother, Madeline Doty; siblings, Sean Lewis, Mohra Johnson, Kevin Lewis, Shane Doty, Amy Carta, Kevin Doty, Caitlin Smith, and Cooper Black;...

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