Obituaries

Ronald Bryson

SALISBURY - Ronald Howell Bryson, son of T.C. and Agnes Howell Bryson, passed away at his home in Stafford, Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Elizabeth. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp and worked with the Department of Defense.

James Ballew

FRANKLIN - If his goals were to be remembered for his love for Jesus, love for his wife, Nancy, and for his integrity, James Bryant “Jim” Ballew met and surpassed each of them. He consistently showed his honesty and trustworthiness in all he did. Born on Oct.

Rhonda Arvey

FRANKLIN - Rhonda Lynn Fair Arvey passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Bryant Grant Funeral Home is serving the Arvey family.

David Armes

HARRIMAN, TENNESSEE - David Ronald “Ronnie” Armes, son of Pete and Imogene Freels Armes, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the age of 73. He was a U.S. Marine veteran who served two tours in Vietnam, where he received three Purple Hearts during the conduct of over a dozen combat operations.

Julie Reitmeier

FRANKLIN - Julie Baldwin Reitmeier, 81, passed away on Dec. 4, 2021, after an extended period of declining health. She was born May 16, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, to Mark Reginald Baldwin and Elizabeth Nelson Baldwin. She was married to Kenneth Ray Reitmeier for 34 years.

Daryl Johnson

FRANKLIN - Daryl “D.J.” Johnson, 81, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Born in Lucas County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Ruth Schlamann Johnson. Mr.

Charles Johnson

FRANKLIN - Charles “Chuck”Johnson, 68, passed away March 21, 2022. Charles loved doing projects and working with his animals with his sister Debbie; he also loved fishing and riding his motorcycle with his nephew Curtis.

Michael Diezel

SYLVA - Michael “Mikey” Robert Diezel III gained his angel wings on March 4, 2022, in a tragic accident.

Barbara Bradley

OTTO - Barbara Ellen Curtis Bradley, 81, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is serving the Bradley family.

Louise von Kleist

FRANKLIN - Louise Madeline von Kleist, 86, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.