Watson Funeral Home & Memorial Park

06/07/2026

06/04/2026

Betty Ruth Miller, transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on May 30, 2026 at
Alive Hospice, Murfreesboro, TN.
Her journey of life begin on March 21, 1950, in Wi******er, Tennessee, to the late Henry and JoAnn Miller. She was a lifelong resident of Franklin Co. She received her education at Townsend School.
Betty was a devoted mother to three children and worked many years as a cook at the Franklin County Jail. Her passion for cooking was evident in her love for preparing meals for her family and friends. Additionally, she had a green thumb and enjoyed planting her spring flowers, sharing her plants with everyone who visited her and providing specific instructions on how to care for them. Betty was known for her warm and friendly nature, often greeting everyone she met with a smile and kind word.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Miller, JoAnn Scott, and stepfather, Jackson Scott. Four Brothers: James (Lollipop) Miller, John Miller, Bobby Perkins, and James Porter, as well as two sisters, Flossie Francis and Clara Francis.
Betty leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories for her children, Carl Miller, Stacy (Tina) Miller of Wi******er, TN and Kelley (Anthony) Leslie of Shebyville, TN. She is also survived by her four brothers, Donnell Miller, Bill (Sandra) Miller, Craig Scott of Decherd, TN and Dennis Porter of South Carolina. Her three sisters, Dr. Paula Allgood, Carla Johnson of Chattanooga, TN and Brenda (Albert) Ingle of Cowan, TN.
Betty's family is further enriched by the presence of eight beautiful grandchildren: Drew Smith, Whitley Smith Aiden Smith, Shay Bradford, Jerry Hill II, Malaki Leslie, Marie Leslie, Monae Leslie and seven great grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews.
Special friends Patricia Nimox, Wanda Pearon, Mary Gifford and Yvonne Robertson.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12:00pm -1:00pm at Watson Funeral Home with funeral service following at 1:00pm from the Roy B. Watson Chapel. Interment will follow in Watson Memorial Park. Watson Funeral Home 405 Sharp Springs Road, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2345, www.watsonfhtn.com

05/29/2026

Louise Osborne Ervin, age 104, of Wi******er, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in her home. She was born June 10, 1921, in Marble Hill, Moore County, Tennessee to James Hurley and Clara Harrison Osborne.
Louise was born at her grandparent’s home to a sick mother who died of kidney poisoning just three days after she was born. She was raised by her father, her aunt and paternal grandmother. Despite the upsetting beginning, Louise grew strong and enjoyed a happy childhood in the Marble Hill community where her father owned a general merchandise store, blacksmith shop and gristmill.
Louise attended Marble Hill School for 1st through 8th grade. She graduated from Moore County High School in 1939, then attended Middle Tennessee State College where she obtained a teacher’s certificate. Louise’s first job was teaching 5th through 8th grades at Marble Hill School. It was during this time that she was introduced to her future husband, Davis Clayton “Clay” Ervin.
During the summer vacation Louise worked at William Northern Field and it proved to Louise that her future was in an office, not a schoolroom. On July 28, 1945, she and Clay were married. When she saw an ad in the Nashville Tennessean for a secretary for retired Lt. General Stephen J. Chamberlin, ARO Inc., Louise found out ARO was the company organized to manage, operate and maintain the Arnold Engineering Development Complex for the United States Air Force.
She worked for ARO for three decades. While employed there she worked for Major General Farrell, who was second in command on the Manhattan Project that involved developing the atomic bombs that ended WWII.
Louise and her husband, Clay, joined the First United Methodist Church in Wi******er in 1952 and became involved in church and community activities. She was one of the founding members of the Franklin County Historical Society. Louise was in charge of raising money for the Society, which included the Old Jail Museum.
She was involved in the Community Concert Association of Tullahoma for many years (later renamed to the Community Concert Association of the Highland Rim). Louise also served on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Kidney Foundation. The charity was dear to her heart due to her mother’s untimely death.
Louise and her husband traveled all over the United States, as well as many parts of the world. They were avid supporters of the Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration each year. Clay bred and raised Tennessee Walking horses.
As a long-time family historian, Louise learned much about her ancestors. In her final years, Louise compiled a book about her family heritage. She enjoyed reminiscing, and looking at photos of each adventure spent with Clay. They were married for 66 years when he passed in 2011.
Louise always looked forward to regular visits from friends and an exciting game of Rummikub.
When asked during her last interview on her “centurion birthday” about life, Louise responded:
“I’ve done a lot of loving and laughing and have lived life better than I deserve. I enjoy my friends and family. People make me so happy! I so appreciate my special friend and companion Amy Greer who has taken such good care of me these final years.”
Special thanks to the sitters with Home Instead and the staff of Amedisys Hospice for the care provided in her final days.
She is survived by three cousins: Cynthia Osborne Williamson (Rusty), Bill Nate Osborne (Barbie), and Bettye Osborne McNeal (Gene).
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Wi******er, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tennessee Kidney Foundation, Franklin County Historical Society, and Franklin County Old Jail Museum,
Watson Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 405 Sharp Springs Road, Wi******er, TN, (931)-967-2345, www.watsonfhtn.com.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

On this Memorial Day, we extend our gratitude to those who served and our heartfelt support to the families who carry their memory forward.