Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Joyce Marie Johnson Adams
May 17, 2026
Joyce Marie Johnson Adams, age 75 of Old Hickory, TN was born October 6, 1950, and who peacefully departed this life on May 17, 2026. While our hearts are heavy with loss, we also give thanks for the many years of love, laughter, and memories she shared with all who knew her.
She was a retired office manager with Buck Overby...
Judith Lee Grigsby Hayes
May 16, 2026
Judith Lee Grigsby Hayes, age 84 of the Burwood Community, Thompson Station, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior May 16, 2026. Judy was a native of Williamson County. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from David Lipscomb University and her Master’s Degree from George Peabody University. Judy was a member of Burwood Church of Christ. In her early...
Roy Ester Perry
May 16, 2026
Roy Ester Perry age 90 of Nolensville passed away peacefully May 16, 2026. A native of Nashville, he was the only child of the late Roy W. and Nellie Baker Perry. He retired from the United Methodist Publishing House after 25+ years as an editor where he made four lifelong friends; Carla Bolles, Madeline Walls, Ty Powers and his "adopted...
James "Jim" Watkins White
May 14, 2026
James Watkins White (Jim) age 91, of Franklin, TN was born in Nashville, TN (Woodbine area) and lived in Middle Tennessee all his life. He was born on October 12, 1934 and passed away on May 14, 2026. He received his education from Nashville's Central High School (stayed in touch with classmates for more than 65 years), Belmont College and...
James Charles Dorton
May 13, 2026
James Charles Dorton, age 66, of Franklin TN passed away on Thursday May 13, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William “Bill” Dorton and Mary Louise Peach Dorton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Floyd, Michael and Johnny Dorton; sister, Dorothy...
Donna Lane Ingram
May 8, 2026
Donna Lane (Little) Ingram, age 65, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Donna was born in Columbus, Georgia, on March 11, 1961, to Larry “Glenn” Little and Deanna Little. At the age of 18 months, her family moved to Franklin, where she would spend the rest of her...
William Gary High
May 7, 2026
William Gary High, age 84, of Franklin, Tennessee, died May 7, 2026. He was born in Millersburg, Ohio on December 24, 1941.
He was preceded in death by his son, Corey Alan High and his parents, Dr. Luther William High and Elizabeth Mae (Hummel) High. He is survived by his wife, Jo Lynn (Wiggins) High, his daughter Kristin Lynn Howell; grandchildren,...
Ophelia Joyce Jordan Williams
May 6, 2026
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...
Mable Lavon Jewell
May 5, 2026
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...
Lynn Trowbridge "Mombo" Boyle
May 2, 2026
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,...
Michael Payne Spence Sr.
May 1, 2026
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...
Linda Green Henry
May 1, 2026
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...
Aubrey Lee Stewart
Apr 30, 2026
Aubrey Lee Stewart, age 92 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away April 30, 2026. He was born in Rosedale, TX to the late Claude & Lillie Mae Stewart.
Aubrey was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He spent 40 years in ministry, serving in Texas, Ohio and Maryland. Aubrey was a dedicated member of Brentwood Baptist Church. He was a talented...
Jeffrey Allin Fadler
Apr 29, 2026
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...
Katie Suzanne Ashley
Apr 29, 2026
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...
Alex Joseph Kitka
Apr 28, 2026
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...
John Hall Nesmith Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
John Hall Nesmith Jr., a dedicated machinist and loving family man, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Born on February 16, 1949, in Nashville, John lived a life marked by devotion to both his craft and his family.
John devoted many years to his career as a machinist for Textron, where he was renowned...
Clifford "Cliff" Downs III
Apr 24, 2026
M. Clifford “Cliff” Downs III, age 72, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Melvin Clifford Downs Jr. and Jacqueline Moore Downs.
Cliff was a longtime songwriter, publisher, and producer who touched many lives through his music. A self-taught musician, he showed an...
Christopher Raymond King
Apr 23, 2026
Christopher Raymond King, age 40 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away April 23, 2026.
Born and raised in Williamson County, Christopher was the son of Angela Smith and Raymond King. He graduated from Fairview High School and went on to attend Middle Tennessee State University for two years.
Christopher was deeply loved by his family and friends. His presence brought joy to...
Whit Tanner Lillicrap
Apr 23, 2026
Whit Tanner Lillicrap, precious infant son of Catherine and Tanner Lillicrap, passed away in the embrace of family on April 23, 2026.
Whit was born on April 7, 2026, to Catherine and Tanner Lillicrap, joining siblings Walker and Sadie. In his short time here, he was surrounded by so much love. He was a strong little boy and a true fighter.
Whit...
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