Williamson Memorial Funeral Home

Dr. John David King, age 61 of Franklin, TN passed away November 12, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Paul and Annell Guinn King. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School and then received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Memphis, and completed his residency in radiology there as well. It was in Memphis while attending Bellevue Baptist Church that he met his wife, Julie. They were happily married for 35 years! He was a wonderful husband, father and "pops". John was such a persevering individual as evidenced by his determination to...

Clarence Eugene Bennett, age 87, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 24, 2023. Clarence was born to the late Clarence and Bonnie Husk Bennett, a coal miner and homemaker, respectfully, in Marion County, West Virginia on October 11, 1936. He was known by the endearing nicknames of "Sonny" and "Bruno" over the years during his childhood and youth in rural West Virginia. He earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University, graduating first in his class. He then began a career as a bridge designer with the West Virginia Highway Department. Soon afterwards he met and married his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Lou Reece, in 1959, and the couple had two...

Philip Alcide Robichaux III, age 57, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in Nashville. Philip was born on August 31, 1966, in New Orleans, LA, to the late Marcia Gayle Holtzinger and Philip Alcide Robichaux, Jr. Philip was a remarkable soul who defied the challenges of severe disability to touch the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was a student at Brightstone for many years. His incredible spirit shone brightly through his warm and welcoming nature, always eager to make people feel good about themselves. Despite facing physical obstacles, Philip had an indomitable spirit and an infectious positivity that inspired those around him. His...

William Haynes (Bill) Keith died on September 18, 2023, following a lengthy illness. A resident of Williamson County since 1977, he was born in Knoxville December 22, 1940, and was the son of the late Gilmer and Mary Ellen Keith. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and the University of Tennessee with a degree in transportation in the College of Business Administration. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Mr. Keith is survived by his wife of sixty years, Janet, two sons and their wives, Michael and Michelle of Franklin and Bo and Ginger of Brentwood, and four grandchildren - Abby Keith of Franklin, Matthew Keith of Los Angeles and Will and Ty Keith of Brentwood. He is also...

William Haynes (Bill) Keith died on September 18, 2023, following a lengthy illness. A resident of Williamson County since 1977, he was born in Knoxville December 22, 1940, and was the son of the late Gilmer and Mary Ellen Keith. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and the University of Tennessee with a degree in transportation in the College of Business Administration. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Mr. Keith is survived by his wife of sixty years, Janet, two sons and their wives, Michael and Michelle of Franklin and Bo and Ginger of Brentwood, and four grandchildren - Abby Keith of Franklin, Matthew Keith of Los Angeles and Will and Ty Keith of Brentwood. He is also...

William Haynes (Bill) Keith died on September 18, 2023, following a lengthy illness. A resident of Williamson County since 1977, he was born in Knoxville December 22, 1940, and was the son of the late Gilmer and Mary Ellen Keith. He was a graduate of Fulton High School and the University of Tennessee with a degree in transportation in the College of Business Administration. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Mr. Keith is survived by his wife of sixty years, Janet, two sons and their wives, Michael and Michelle of Franklin and Bo and Ginger of Brentwood, and four grandchildren - Abby Keith of Franklin, Matthew Keith of Los Angeles and Will and Ty Keith of Brentwood. He is also...

Joan Johnson Paschall, age 77, of Franklin, TN passed away August 2, 2023. She was born in Barnwell County, SC to the late Harry Ronald Johnson and Cornelia Crouch Johnson. She was a long standing member of Ackerman Chapter #198, Order of The Eastern Star, Williston, SC. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Bettye Scott of New Iberia, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Alex) Ferri of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jake Paschall Ferri and Benjamin Robert Ferri; brother, Henry Johnson of Baltimore, MD.

Mable E. Palmquist Graves, lovingly referred to as Meg, was born October 3, 1937, to Phoebe Ivarson Palmquist and Lawrence Malcolm Palmquist in Memphis, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she enjoyed sharing both her love of the Lord and her Swedish heritage with everyone. Meg's mother passed away when she was young. Thankfully, her aunt and namesake, Mable Palmquist Deaton, and cousin, Ricka Deaton Blackwell, helped raise and take care of her. She graduated from Concordia Lutheran College in 1959 and returned to Memphis, where she married her high school sweetheart, Robert A. Cannon, Jr. She later married Victor G. Hammons (deceased) and spent several years in...

Vida Lee Stollings, 78, of Franklin, Tennessee (formerly of Oakwood, Ohio and Russellville, Arkansas) passed away February 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a long fought battle with cancer. Vida was born October 5, 1944 to James and Julia Cledith Lambert in Harts, West Virginia. On January 15, 1962, Vida married Jesse (JC, Jay) Stollings, Sr. and went on to have 3 children. She graduated from Defiance College in 1992 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She then went on to work in a domestic violence shelter, a home for disabled adults, and the Area Agency on Aging; she devoted her life to helping others lead fulfilling lives. During retirement, she spent her time playing...

Vida Lee Stollings, 78, of Franklin, Tennessee (formerly of Oakwood, Ohio and Russellville, Arkansas) passed away February 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a long fought battle with cancer. Vida was born October 5, 1944 to James and Julia Cledith Lambert in Harts, West Virginia. On January 15, 1962, Vida married Jesse (JC, Jay) Stollings, Sr. and went on to have 3 children. She graduated from Defiance College in 1992 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She then went on to work in a domestic violence shelter, a home for disabled adults, and the Area Agency on Aging; she devoted her life to helping others lead fulfilling lives. During retirement, she spent her time playing...

Vida Lee Stollings, 78, of Franklin, Tennessee (formerly of Oakwood, Ohio and Russellville, Arkansas) passed away February 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a long fought battle with cancer. Vida was born October 5, 1944 to James and Julia Cledith Lambert in Harts, West Virginia. On January 15, 1962, Vida married Jesse (JC, Jay) Stollings, Sr. and went on to have 3 children. She graduated from Defiance College in 1992 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She then went on to work in a domestic violence shelter, a home for disabled adults, and the Area Agency on Aging; she devoted her life to helping others lead fulfilling lives. During retirement, she spent her time playing...

Ross Whitfield Comeaux of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on January 17, 2023 in Nashville, TN. He was 46. Ross will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mila, as well as his two daughters Cora (7) and Evie (4). Ross is also survived by his mother Kathleen Gerdes Comeaux, two brothers Gregory Comeaux (Amy) of Pineville, LA and Dr. Matthew Comeaux (Elise) of Salt Lake City, UT, his father and mother-in-law Miles and Jolene Sanderson, his brother-in-law Victor Sanderson (Bea), and his two sisters-in-law, Rhonda Sanderson Kanakis (Peter) and Angie Sanderson. He was a proud uncle to four nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Stephen Comeaux. Ross was born on March...

Ross Whitfield Comeaux of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on January 17, 2023 in Nashville, TN. He was 46. Ross will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mila, as well as his two daughters Cora (7) and Evie (4). Ross is also survived by his mother Kathleen Gerdes Comeaux, two brothers Gregory Comeaux (Amy) of Pineville, LA and Dr. Matthew Comeaux (Elise) of Salt Lake City, UT, his father and mother-in-law Miles and Jolene Sanderson, his brother-in-law Victor Sanderson (Bea), and his two sisters-in-law, Rhonda Sanderson Kanakis (Peter) and Angie Sanderson. He was a proud uncle to four nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Stephen Comeaux. Ross was born on March...

Delene A. Finch Markley, 92, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully at home on October 28th. Delene was born on October 17th, 1930, to Harry B. and Lydia E. Myers in Des Moines, IA, she was the 3rd of 4 children. Delene married Ted Finch in 1948. They were married for over 42 years until Ted's untimely passing in 1990. They had three children, Teddy, Linda and Cheri. Delene married her second husband, Kenneth Markley, in 1992. They enjoyed 29 years together until Kenneth's passing, shortly after his 100th birthday. Delene was witty and charismatic until her final day. She was a petite lady with a big personality and was never afraid to share her opinions. An avid sports fan, she...

Robert James Woodside, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away October 26, 2022. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Tom & Lucy Woodside. He was named a Kentucky Colonel on March 22, 1979. Member of the Buick Club of America, Battlefield Region Antique Automobile Club of America, Cadillac LeSalle Club and the Pontiac - Oakland Club International. Robert was an Alumni of General Motors Institute. He retired from Fisher Body in Hamilton, OH after 31 years with General Motors. He was also a Williamson County Magistrate from 2000 - 2014. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Woodside. He is survived by his sons, Chris A. (Sharon) Woodside of Franklin, TN, William E. (Mindy)...

Carolyn Anderson Porter went to her eternal home in heaven on October 10, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Nashville, TN to parents Carolyn (Jennings) and Thomas J. Anderson. Carol attended Parmer Elementary, Harpeth Hall School, and graduated from Hillsboro High School. At the University of Mississippi, she was a member of Tri Delta sorority. A graduation trip to Europe awakened interests in art and history, two subjects Carol enjoyed as an avid reader. She joined the Junior League, beginning years of volunteer work in the communities where she lived. With a move to Raleigh in 1968, Carol loved being a homemaker and mother. Carol worked for and supported many political...

John Abbington Farrington Jr., age 87, of Franklin, TN, passed away on (September 14th,2022 in Franklin, TN. John was born in Coleanor, AL to Willie Ethyl Simpson and John Abbington Farrington, Sr. on November 9th, 1935. He went to multiple grammar schools around the Birmingham area, married Carolyn Jo Martin on July 15th, 1955 in Oktibbeh County, MS, and graduated with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University in 1957. He worked as a manufacturing and design Engineer for Anderson Electric/Square D for 55 years. He was involved in Huffman United Methodist Church choir and taught the adult Sojourners class in Birmingham, AL. John was an avid tennis player who loved banana...

Samuel Morris Rice age 81 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away September 5, 2022. Sam was affectionately known as "Baby" to his friends and family. He will be remembered as a lifelong sports enthusiast, having played basketball, golfing and coaching little league. He loved the Saints, LSU, and his grandchildren immensely. Samuel was preceded by his parents, Carmon Ursula and Daniel Lavere Rice; wife, Martha Dene Rice; brothers, George Rice, Mark Rice, and Stanton Rice; sister, Dannie Bell Headrick. Samuel is survived by son, Jason Rice (Julie Anne); daughters Whitney Rice (Jonathan Thurman) and Lane Reed; grandchildren, Sydney Rice, Christopher Rice, and Josephine Rice; brother, Shelby Rice;...

Johnson, June Louise Smith, age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away August 30, 2022. She was born in Auburn, NY to the late William Howard Smith, Sr. and Janet Louise O'Neal Smith. June was formerly employed as an office manager with Masterfonics. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gene Johnson; daughters, Callie Cottrell and Mattie (Rob) Naylor; brothers, William (Darlene) Smith, Donnie Smith, Roy (Brenda) Smith, Christopher (Pam) Johnson, Michael Smith and Randy Smith; sisters, Carol Engle, Evelyn (Woods) Mack, Linda (Paul) Samsig, Elaine (Matt) Sorensen, Laurie (Rex) Johnson and Judy Smith; grandchildren, Benjamin Gallagher, Nicholas Cottrell and Jake Naylor. A celebration of life...

Jane Kay Butler Muir of Franklin passed away peacefully on August 23rd at the age of 80. She was born June 6, 1942 in Columbus, Indiana to the late Robert Butler and Mary Jane Thompson Butler. Jane is survived by her husband of 58 years William T. Muir, her sons William Butler Muir (Angela) and Daniel Muir (Carolyn), her daughter Elizabeth Muir Zeh (Jeff), and her grandchildren Katie Muir, Zach Muir, Ensign Michael D. Muir (USN), Ava Muir, Hazel Muir, First Lieutenant Colin A. Zeh (USA), Janie Zeh, and Alicia Zeh. She is also survived by her sisters Anne Humberger (Robert) and Ellen Butler (Dennis). Jane grew up in rural Indiana and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1964. That...

Mona Lee Lucas Duty died on August 1, 2022 just days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Her life will continue to be celebrated by her husband Jim, son David (reunited in death), daughter Sharon (Keith), daughter-in-law Laurie Duty-Robinson, her granddaughter Shannon Ott (John), her grandson Ryan Nikolaus (Lisa), and her six great-grandchildren - Joshua, David, Naomi, and Jacob Ott, and Maya and Lucia Nikolaus. Visitation will be held at Williamson Memorial, Franklin TN, August 3rd at 10:30 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 p.m. Family burial will be in Veteran's Cemetery, McCrory Lane, Nashville. For the full obituary, WWW. williamsonmemorial.com