All Obituaries

Bennie Herndon Bryant age 78 of Franklin, Ky Passed away on March 27, 2024 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green Ky. Bennie served in the United States Army. Bennie’s main hobby was the love of Fishing. He leaves to cherish One daughter Mekieba Bryant (Bowling Green, Ky), One son Lamont Bryant (Franklin, Ky), One brother Paul Bryant (Franklin, Ky), One granddaughter Jasmine Bryant and a host of family and friends. Visitation: Wednesday April 3, 2024 Place : Franklin Funeral Directors...

Freddie Lee Harris, Sr., was born in Portland, TN, on January 8, 1936, to the late Mary M. Flowers. As a young child, he relocated to Franklin, KY, with his mother. Growing up as an only child, Freddie found companionship and love within his maternal grandmother Carrie Brewer's home, alongside his beloved aunts and cousins, who were like siblings to him. Freddie embraced his faith early in life and was baptized at Elevated Baptist Church. Completing his education in Franklin, Freddie...

Jovan LeAndre Mullen was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina on July 20th, 1979 to Valerie Michelle Mullen and Terry Lee Harney. Jovan had four children who loved him dearly and four bonus stepsons who loved him as well. He left his earthly home on March 23, 2024 at the age of 44. Jovan was well traveled but called Portland, TN his home for the longest time. He attended Portland High School where he met many people he would grow to call lifelong friends. During his time he called both...

Ray Henry (Rooster) Wells, son of the late George and Eva Wells, born in Robertson County, TN. Ray Henry Wells was united in marriage to Alma Jean McKinney for Sixty years. To this union three children were born, Kevin R. (Felicia) Wells (Rockfield KY), Angela J. Carter (Chattanooga TN) and Paula D. (Michael) Green (Greenbrier TN). As a young man Ray made a living as a farmer. Later he was employed at Emerson Electric for 35 years. After retirement he enjoyed, fishing, hunting and working on...

Tony Barnett son of Leon Goodnight and the late Mattie Barnett, was born January 11, 1966 in Simpson County, Kentucky. Tony was raised by the Late Arthur and Sarah Beasley. He is preceded by his brothers Patrick Barnett, and Juan Barnett. He is survived by his wife Beate Barnett; his daughters Dominique Barnett, Temara Snay, Rebecca Barnett; his son Richard Byrum; his brother Michael Barnett; and his sisters Donna Long, and Richele Barnett Bell. With the dream of becoming a U.S. Marine, Tony...

Bruce Tuck, son of the late William Buford Tuck and Fannie Mae Dawson Tuck, was born May 13, 1951, in Simpson County, Kentucky. Bruce professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age, and his love for God showed in how he treated the people that he came across. He attended Franklin-Simpson High School. Bruce took God’s hand on the afternoon of February 27, 2024, at Magnolia Village Nursing Home and Rehab. Bruce was nominated as an Unsung Hero in 2018 as he loved to be of assistance...

Jeffery Wayne Benton lived life to the fullest! He loved God and his family! He leaves to cherish his mother Jessie Stevenson, his daughter Jestacia Benton and his fiancee Misty Roberts. A host of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.    Visitation will be Saturday February 24, 2024 at Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Portland, TN 37148 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The funeral will begin at 1:00pm. 

Bennie Thomas Nolan was born on May 27, 1947 and slept peacefully away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 2:05 am in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. He was a faithful, devoted member of the Alpha Missionary Baptist Church. Bennie Thomas Nolan was born to the late Katie B. Nolan and Thomas B. Nolan. He attended Lincoln Elementary and Highschool. He, along with his siblings, attended Alpha Missionary Baptist Church with their mother. He confessed his faith of Jesus Christ at an early age in 1959 and...

Jonathan Demetrius Taylor “KING” was born August 14, 1972 to the late Louis and Annie Frances Taylor (Surviving), the Grandson of the late Raymond and Ella Mason and the late Willie and Susie Taylor. Jonathan graduated from Franklin Simpson High School Class of 1991.  He was a lifetime member of Friendship Logan Baptist Church. Jonathan was apart of Franklin Funeral Directors and Taylor’s Funeral Home. He enjoyed Fishing, Golfing, Cooking, Hunting and farming with his...

Lewis Herbert Wright II was born July21,1946, in Fredericksburg, Va to the late Lewis and Virginia Wright. He was the oldest of three children. He was baptized at a young age at Canaan Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He was educated in D.C. Public Schools and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1966. While at Roosevelt Hebert obtained his letterman jacket for baseball, basketball and football. Lewis was affectionately called Lewis Herbert . Herbert attended North Carolina...