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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

Mona Lee Lucas Duty died on August 1, 2022 just days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Though mentally distanced in recent years with the development of Alzheimer's, Mona never lacked in giving and receiving love with those who knew her best. Surrounded by a grateful family, sharing rich memories, many tears, and lots of warm laughter, she was loosed back into the arms of God, to whom she had faithfully dedicated her life. Mona was born in West Virginia on July 24, 1930, the daughter of Bowden and Myrtie Lucas and sister of Glan and Glema, who all preceded her in death. She met Jim Duty at a Gospel meeting in Banco, WV and ultimately the two of them married and began a true love story...

Mona Lee Lucas Duty died on August 1, 2022 just days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Though mentally distanced in recent years with the development of Alzheimer's, Mona never lacked in giving and receiving love with those who knew her best. Surrounded by a grateful family, sharing rich memories, many tears, and lots of warm laughter, she was loosed back into the arms of God, to whom she had faithfully dedicated her life. Mona was born in West Virginia on July 24, 1930, the daughter of Bowden and Myrtie Lucas and sister of Glan and Glema, who all preceded her in death. She met Jim Duty at a Gospel meeting in Banco, WV and ultimately the two of them married and began a true love story...

Peter Francis Coyne of Franklin, TN, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on June 15, 2022 at the age of 87. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He received his Master's degree from DePaul University. Peter's professional career started at Equitable. He then joined Brunswick Corporation and became the Director of Compensation and Benefits for the global company and retired after forty years. Peter was preceded in death by his father, Michael Coyne; mother, Beatrice (Corcoran) Coyne; brother, Michael Coyne (Minerva). Peter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia (Logue) Coyne; his sisters, Bernice Balaja and Mary Johnson; his sister-in-law, Minerva Coyne; his son, Sean Coyne (Rebecca);...

Peter Francis Coyne of Franklin, TN, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on June 15, 2022 at the age of 87. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He received his Master's degree from DePaul University. Peter's professional career started at Equitable. He then joined Brunswick Corporation and became the Director of Compensation and Benefits for the global company and retired after forty years. Peter was preceded in death by his father, Michael Coyne; mother, Beatrice (Corcoran) Coyne; brother, Michael Coyne (Minerva). Peter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia (Logue) Coyne; his sisters, Bernice Balaja and Mary Johnson; his sister-in-law, Minerva Coyne; his son, Sean Coyne (Rebecca);...

Gary Alfred Dakin, age 75 of Spring Hill, TN passed away June 8, 2022. He was born in Springfield, MA to the late Alfred "Lefty" & Helen Dakin. Gary was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War and was a three-time Purple Heart recipient. Gary retired from the Springfield, MA Fire Department after 25 years of service in 2001. One of his passions was coaching youth hockey while he lived in Massachusetts. He coached youth hockey for 16 Acres, Van Horn, Springfield Capitals and Western Mass Braves. Gary is preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Dakin and Malcolm Dakin. He is survived by his sons, Gary Dakin of New York, NY and Kevin (Jacqui) Dakin of Franklin,...

Martha Lerch Norris, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away June 6, 2022. Retired from Tennessee Baptist Convention. Funeral service 1:00 PM Saturday, June 11, 2022, with visitation 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM prior to the service. For full obituary see williamsonmemorial.com. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289.

Ann Elizabeth Grigsby Thomas, 84, died in Franklin, Tennessee on May 8, 2022 at The Hearth. She was born in Marion, Ohio on February 16, 1938 and was the only child of the late Everett Benjamin Grigbsy and the late Mildred Crow Grigsby. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her father-in-law Marvin C. Thomas and mother-in-law Irene Harruff Thomas. Surviving are her loving husband of 61 years, John Marvin Thomas, as well as three daughters and sons-in law: Deborah Ann Grimm and her husband Casey of New Orleans, Louisiana; Amy Elizabeth Thomas Mitchell and her husband Paul of Franklin, Tennessee; and Sarah Thomas Clemmons and her husband Charles of Greenville, South Carolina. ...

Sandra" Sandy" Denise Thompson (Brazil) Age 66, of Franklin, TN. Born in Elizabethtown, KY on January 30, 1956. Passed away peacefully from complications of Muscular Dystrophy on May 7, 2022. Sandy grew up in Janesville, WI, graduated from Craig HS, attended St Johns Lutheran, worked as a CNA for St. Elizabeth Nursing Home and Cedar Crest and married her husband, Wayne. She moved to Bloomington, IL, worked at McDonalds and Denny's Doughnuts where she delighted in serving customers and went to St Johns Lutheran. Sandy moved to Franklin, TN where she attended Christ Community and enjoyed volunteering with her dear friends at Graceworks Ministries. Sandy had a fondness for animals, adopted...

Sandra "Sandy" Thompson Age 66, of Franklin, TN. Born in Elizabethtown, KY on January 30, 1956. She passed away peacefully from complications of Muscular Dystrophy on May 7 2022. Sandy grew up in Janesville, WI attended St Johns Lutheran Church, worked as a CNA for St. Elizabeth Nursing Home and Cedar Crest. Moved to Bloomington, IL, worked at McDonalds and Denny's Doughnuts where she delighted in serving customers and she attended St Johns Lutheran Church. Moved to Franklin, TN where Sandy attended Christ Community Church and enjoyed volunteering with her dear friends at Graceworks Ministries. Sandy had a fondness for animals, she adopted several cats and enjoyed going to the zoo. Sandy...

Ann Barrett Clark Carroll, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away May 3, 2022. She was born in Natchez, MS to the late Rufus and Marguerite Clark. Ann graduated from The University of Louisiana Monroe. She taught dance to generations of children throughout Williamson County and surrounding areas since 1970. Ann founded one of the largest and most successful dance schools in the South, the Ann Carroll School of Dance. She also had two of her own books published. She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Ray Carroll; brothers, Rufus Barney "Buddy" Clark and Sprague Stanton; sister, Sandra Zizzi. A celebration of Ann's life will be held May 10, 2022 at St. Philip Catholic Church, 113 Second...

James "Jim" Leroy Henke, age 79 of Brentwood, TN passed away on May 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dalton, NE to Henry and Stella Hoefer Henke. Jim is preceded in death by his mother Stella Henke; father Henry Henke; and siblings Marcella Wheeler, Ray Henke, Rita Bennett, Lloyd Henke, Marie Fraass, Cyril Henke, and Don Henke. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11 AM at Fellowship Bible Church, 1210 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027 with interment at Williamson Memorial Gardens and a lunch reception following. Pastor Rob Sweet will officiate. Visitation will be held at 10 AM at Fellowship Bible Church. Jim is survived by wife Judy Henke;...