Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services

05/08/2026

Join us this Mother’s Day from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a heartfelt day of remembrance, love, and family connection. 🌸 Families are invited to write special notes, share cherished memories, and create beautiful tributes on our memorial trellis in honor of Mom. Children can also participate with meaningful coloring activities and ornaments. Celebrate her memory, share her story, and create a tribute from the heart with us. 💕

05/08/2026

Lynn Trowbridge "Mombo" Boyle

Lynn “Mombo” Trowbridge Boyle, 75, died on May 2, 2026, in Nashville, TN, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband, Maxwell Forbes Boyle; her brother, Tommy Trowbridge (Lynne); her son, Maxwell Forbes Boyle, II (Emily); her daughter, Sally Boyle Peek (Scotty); and her grandchildren, Max and Virginia Boyle, and Sophie and Elsie Peek.

Lynn was born in Columbia, SC, on Sept. 14, 1950, to Mildred “Nenie” Plate Trowbridge and Norman Willis “Monk” Trowbridge. She graduated from A.C. Flora High School in 1968 and Columbia College in 1972.

With great patience and focus, Lynn was a versatile crafter. She never forgot a birthday or a holiday, remembering her family and friends with expressive packages. While the gifts Lynn found were always thoughtful, the cards were the true treasures because they were so authentic: “I love you so much” with many drawn hearts; “have the most special day, Sweet Pea”, to name a few. She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms and always let those around her know that they were special.

The family will hold a private celebration to remember Lynn. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3909 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC (http://www.gslc.com/), St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 510 W. Main Street, Franklin, TN (https://www.stpaulsfranklin.com/), or the American Lung Association.

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05/08/2026

Mable Lavon Jewell

Mable Lavon Jewell, age 94 of Franklin, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The oldest child of Aaron Shelby and Mary Editha Goff, she was born in Poughkeepsie, AR. She is survived by her daughters Sherri (Charlie) Borowski, Debbie (Eddie) Blackshear, Sue Jewell, her two sisters, Ila Arthur, Nina Longjohn, and her brother-in-law, Fred Jewell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Jewell, her parents Aaron and Mary Goff, her father and mother in-law Robert and Nina Jewell, her sister Louise Baker, and brother-in-law, Bob Jewell.

Lavon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother to her five grandchildren: Marci, Jami, Kelli, Kye and Evan, and great grandmother to her four great grandsons. She was a devout Christian and dedicated countless hours to further the work of the church. She was a dedicated homemaker with a passion for cooking and entertaining, gardening, decorating and artistry. She had a generous heart, always ready to lend a helping hand or listening ear to family, friends and neighbors. Her kindness and compassion touched the lives of many, and we will remember her as the steady heart of our family. Just like she dealt with all experiences in life, Lavon managed her illness with strength and grace. On her final day, she was surrounded in love and prayer with her daughters.

A funeral service will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, May 13, 2026 with visitation beginning at 9:30AM at Williamson Memorial on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Dan Chambers (Minister) will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial gift/donation be made to the Church of Christ Disaster Relief Effort at: https://www.disasterreliefeffort.org/?fbclid=IwAR22TSYcth1eXHAbkz9KgzSJkieQvrKFWst-BA5oK30mu8C1ESesHX_DD9Y

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05/07/2026

Ophelia Joyce Jordan Williams

Ophelia Joyce Jordan Williams, age 97 of Lyles, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away May 6, 2026. Ophelia had many attributes including loving mother, secretary, seamstress, quilter and avid gardener. While being wife to the Williamson County Sheriff, she also served as sheriff during an interim period. She was loved by many and will be sadly missed.

Preceded in death by husband, former Sheriff Fleming Williams; son, Robert Thomas “Tom” Williams; son in law, Jeff Sistrunk; parents, Robert and Grace Joyce Jordan and sister, Jane Jordan Alexander. Survived by: children, Joyce Williams, Fleming “Sam” Williams III, Jack Williams and Sarah Sistrunk; grandchildren, Jason (Jane) Williams and Gracie Bowman; great grandchildren, Jordan Rice and Eliza Bowman; daughter in law, Tobi Williams; niece Pam Alexander Reed and nephew, Ford Alexander.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Mt. Hope Cemetery with Rev. Claire Berry officiating. Pallbearers will be retired Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputies. Visitation will be 11:30AM until 1:30PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church or Lucky’s Cat House Rescue in Lewisburg, TN.

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05/05/2026

Michael Payne Spence Sr.

Michael Payne Spence Sr., known to many as Mike and to those who shared the water with him as Captain Mike, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 1, 2026, at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 78 years old.

Born on September 24, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, Mike was a man who lived with purpose, curiosity, and an unmistakable zest for life. He served his country in the National Guard before channeling his considerable energy and sharp instincts into the hospitality industry, where he built a highly successful career as a businessman. His ability to read people, solve problems, and find opportunity where others saw obstacles made him a force in everything he pursued.

Mike earned his captain's ticket and became an extraordinary large motor vessel captain, a role that suited his adventurous spirit perfectly. Whether navigating open water or navigating the complexities of business, he carried himself with confidence, skill, and a sense of fun that drew people to him. He was an avid big game hunter whose love of the outdoors ran deep and lifelong.

Beyond his many accomplishments, Mike was the kind of man who could never walk past something broken without wanting to fix it. He was always tinkering, always improving, always searching for a better way to do something. He found quiet contentment in reading the daily newspaper cover to cover and looked forward to each month's National Geographic, feeding a curiosity about the world that never dimmed.

Mike was preceded in death by his beloved son, John Childress Spence III, known as Trey. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Spence McCormick; his son, Michael Payne Spence Jr.(Julia),Emma Spence Catlett and Weatherly Spence who carry forward the family's legacy alongside them. His family and countless friends will remember him as outgoing, generous, and genuinely one of a kind.

Mike now rests in the peace that comes from a life fully lived. May he find fair winds and calm seas on the other side.

Service details will be shared with family and friends privately.

As Poe once wrote, there are things in this world that will not be forgotten, memories that settle into the soul and remain, "nevermore" to leave us. Captain Mike was that kind of unforgettable.

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05/05/2026

Linda Green Henry

Linda Green Henry of Nolensville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026 at the age of 85.

Born on February 25, 1941 in Williamson County to the late Herman and Martha Green, Linda was the youngest of six. She was raised in Leiper’s Fork where her father owned Green‘s Grocery which later became a songwriters venue. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1959 as a basketball stand out and a beauty queen with several pageant crowns as well as voted Most Athletic, Most Popular and Miss Hillsboro High. Shortly after graduation, she married the late Carl Perry Henry. They were married 65 years and had four children.

Linda dedicated her life to serving her family. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to her 4 children, 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She loved baking, decorating, writing, gardening, reading and spending time with all of her family. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member at Concord Road Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, Tracy Henry and wife Becky, Todd Henry and wife Emilee, Travis Henry and wife Carrie, Tandy Waller and husband Adam; her grandchildren, Brett (Charity) Henry, Peyton (Brittany) Henry, Blake Henry, Somer Henry, Caroline (Will) Stringfield, Finn Henry, Gates Henry, Ellie Henry, Leah (Jake) Armstrong, Ruthie (Connor) Shoup, Gracey Henry, Emmaline Waller, Genevieve (Nick) King, and Henry Waller. Linda was proceeded in death by her sisters, Mary Faye Ladd, Ann Mangrum, Rosalie White; brothers Carney Green and twin Larry Green.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during the visitation on Sunday, May 10, 2026 starting at 10 AM followed by the funeral service at 11 AM, both held at the Williamson Memorial Funeral Home located at 3009 Columbia Ave., Franklin, TN. The burial will take place immediately after the service at Williamson Memorial Gardens.

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05/03/2026

Today we honor the strength, love, and resilience of widows everywhere. 💜

National Widows Day is a reminder that behind every loss is a story of deep love that never fades. To the women who carry both grief and grace—your courage is seen, your journey matters, and your heart continues to inspire.

If you know a widow, reach out today. A simple message, a hug, or a moment of listening can mean more than you know.

And to every widow reading this: you are not alone. Your love story didn’t end—it simply changed form.

05/01/2026

Alex Joseph Kitka

Alex Joseph “Joe” Kitka, age 92, slipped peacefully from this world on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He lived a life that was nothing short of remarkable, shaped by courage, anchored in devotion, and grounded by a quiet strength that left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.

Born in Red Jacket, West Virginia in 1933, Joe answered the call of duty at just 19 years old, enlisting in the Navy and serving as a medical corpsman attached to the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War. His bravery under fire was extraordinary, honored with both the Purple Heart and the Navy Cross for heroism, yet those who knew Joe understood that his quiet courage extended far beyond the battlefield. He carried himself with the kind of dignity that needed no announcement.

Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Katie Kitka, the great love of his life, as well as his parents Alex and Margaret Kitka, and his sisters, Margaret Stone and Rosie Bruner.

Joe is survived by children, Alex Jeffrey Kitka (Michelle), Alisa Jo Crabtree (Tim); grandchildren, Katie Yommer (Chris), Kristen Hogan (Joshua), Lauren Iglehart (Justin), Alix-Ann Kitka (Marcus Mulick), James Kitka (Marine); each carry a piece of him forward; and his 10 great-grandchildren, who lovingly called him “GG” with all the warmth and adoration those two little letters can hold, who knew without question that they were cherished.

Joe was an avid golfer who found something close to peace on the fairway. He was a formidable card player (ask anyone who sat across the table from him), a devoted lover of all things chocolate, and a die-hard Ohio State Buckeyes fan who never missed a game, always dressed in his OSU gear and win or lose, always proud of his team. Above all, he was a man whose presence made every room feel fuller, and every gathering feel warmer.

He was, in the truest sense, the life force of his family. A steady, shining constant they could always count on. That light does not go out. It lives on in the people he loved so well.

Joe will be profoundly missed and forever remembered. In Lieu of flowers donations can me made Disabled American Veterans.

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05/01/2026

Jeffrey Allin Fadler

Jeffrey Allin Fadler, 65, of Franklin, TN went home on April 29, 2026 after a three-year battle with dementia. Jeff was born on July 11, 1960 in Independence, MO. He moved a lot as a child which created lifelong friends. Before he graduated from Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, he was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Soon after graduating from college, he married the love of his life Lynda Crenshaw on June 19, 1982. He worked for Hunt Oil and Michael Young Developer in Dallas, TX. He began a five-year career with Humana in 1984 in Louisville, KY, culminating in 1989 as assistant finance director at Humana Hospital in Kissimmee, FL where four of his children were born. In 1989, he became a founding sales member of the Potomac Group (later Medifax) out of Nashville, TN where he would remain for 15 years – ending as the National Sales Director. In 2005, he began working with business partner Derrick Roberts for NHI Billing later selling it to Centauri and beginning a new company called Cerco. He retired in December 2021.

Jeff had a love of traveling especially to Hilton Head Island, sports (specifically cheering for the University of Kentucky Wildcats, Nashville Predators, New York Yankees, and Tennessee Titans), all things chocolate, running marathons, playing golf, and being with his wife and children.

Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Allin Fadler; and in-laws, Bob and Barbara Crenshaw, who loved him dearly. He is survived by his wife of nearly 44 years, Lynda Fadler (nee Crenshaw) whom he met in college; six children: Katey Fadler, Amy Fadler, Matthew Fadler (Eirik Mo Wroldsen), Courtney Fadler Dant (Michael), Sam Fadler (Katie “Doc”), Kristina Fadler Mansfield; two grandchildren, Sam and James Dant; his mother, Lewanna Fadler; sister, Janell Fadler; sister-in-law Betty Crenshaw.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contribution be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Nashville (1801 West End Avenue Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37203) or Franklin First United Methodist Church (120 Aldersgate Way Franklin, TN 37069). Service will be held Saturday, May 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Franklin First United Methodist Church with visitation prior 12-2pm with Reverend Bryan Brooks officiating.

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04/30/2026

Katie Suzanne Ashley

Katie Suzanne Ashley, age 44, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on April 29, 2026.

Katie was born on March 1, 1982, to Carl E. Ashley and the late Mary Margaret Ashley. To her family, she was lovingly known as “our Katie girl,” a name that reflected just how deeply she was cherished.

Katie was pure love and innocence, the very center of her family’s world. She had a way of touching every person she met, leaving a lasting impression through her warmth, joy, and unmistakable spirit. She was truly special, the kind of person who made everyone around her better. While her family lovingly cared for her, they often found that it was Katie who was enriching their lives in ways words can hardly express.

She found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Katie loved watching movies, especially The Karate Kid, and enjoyed listening to CDs and music that brought her happiness. She attended BrightStone, where she thrived and delighted in putting on shows and giving speeches, sharing her light with those around her.

Though known for her sweetness and innocence, Katie also had a playful side. She was a bit of a prankster, bringing laughter and unexpected joy to those who knew her best. Her personality was a beautiful blend of tenderness and fun, making her unforgettable to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Above all, Katie was deeply loved. Her life was a gift, and her presence will be profoundly missed but forever cherished.

Katie was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Margaret Ashley, and nephew, Benjamin James.

Those left to cherish Katie’s memory are her father, Carl E. Ashley; sisters, Julie Whitlow and Carol Bergin (Kevin); nieces and nephews, Gracie Scott, Nicklaus Whitlow, Callaway Whitlow, Mary Ervin, Sam Thompson and Max Thompson.

A Graveside Service will be at 1:00pm on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Williamson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or BrightStone.

The care of Katie Suzanne Ashley and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Williamson Memorial Funeral Home.

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04/30/2026

Mary Mable Horton

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved and beautiful mother, Mary Mable Horton. She was 74 years old. She passed away on April 17, 2026 at Williamson Medical Center after a long battle with a late stage diagnosed autoimmune disease. She had rapid kidney failure and started dialysis in September, 2025 during a 2 week hospital stay in Florence, Alabama. Afterwards she moved in with her daughter and son-in-law in Spring Hill, TN to be closer to family. After her move she had multiple hospital stays due to various issues and was finally diagnosed on April 1, 2026 with a very rare autoimmune disease called ANCA-Associated Vasculitis. Treatment started and she was doing really well for 2 weeks but then took a turn for the worse. The disease that had caused her kidney failure was attacking her lungs and there was nothing the doctors could do to save her.

Mary (known as Mable in her hometown) was born and grew up a country girl in Cypress Inn (Collinwood), TN, picking cotton in her daddy’s field at 4 years old. She had no running water, no HVAC, no TV and no indoor plumbing. But thankfully she did have a radio. She loved old country music, with her favorites being Merle Haggard and The Louvin Brothers. She also enjoyed and found much inspiration in contemporary christian music. She grew up with love and hard work where neighbors and family would come and stay for days on end. All her life, she cherished those days of living and growing up on her old home place. She worked hard in school and graduated Valedictorian of her class of 1969 with a 4.0 GPA. She was voted most likely to succeed with her ambition to be a Civil Rights Worker.

She married Bobby Mahon in 1970 and moved to Franklin, TN where they raised 2 daughters. After their divorce she resided in Muscle Shoals and Lexington, Alabama before her final move to Spring Hill, TN.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Dewanna Mahon (Clayton) Bierwert and Laura (Casey) Kinnan; granddaughters Annastasia (David) Cole, Rachel (Dexter) Daniels and Eden Jaggers; great-grandchildren Arris “Bubby” Daniels, Eleanor Cole and Ambrose Cole; beloved cat Elton; former husband and friend Keith Clark; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Washington Horton and Mollie Evelyn Price Horton; brother Leslie Horton and wife Jean; brother Lester Horton and his wife Melba Jean; brother Dewey Horton and his wife Patricia; beloved pets Poncho, Lefty and Precious.

Mary was a devout Christian. She loved and trusted Jesus faithfully. She lived what she believed and never passed on a chance to help her neighbor. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was one of her dreams to go to the temple which she was able to do in 2025.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 pm at Cromwell Crossroads Church, 1160 Bear Creek Rd, Collinwood, TN 38450. If anyone would like to wear purple that was Mary’s favorite color.

In lieu of flowers Mary wished for donations to be made to one of the following:

Cromwell Crossroads ChurchC/O Linda Newborn5235 Baptist Hill Rd.Collinwood, TN 38450

Cromwell Crossroads Cemetery Perpetual FundWayne County Bank201 Fourth Ave SouthCollinwood, TN 38450

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