Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Maria C. Lopez
Aug 17, 2025
Maria C. Lopez age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away August 17, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Juan Lopez; mother, Esperanza Reyes; father, J. Guadalupe Hernandez. She is survived by her sons, Juan R. (Jessica) Lopez of Spring Hill, Hugo I. Lopez of Chapel Hill, Noe (Janeth) Lopez of...
Lawrence Greer McMillan
Aug 16, 2025
Lawrence Greer McMillan, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away August 16, 2025. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late O.C. and Emma Trice McMillan. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served in the National Guard Reserves upon discharge. Lawrence retired after 20 years of service from Aladdin Industries and upon retirement...
Richard Isaac Irwin
Aug 15, 2025
Richard Isaac Irwin, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at West Meade Care Center in Nashville. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter Grant Irwin and the late Florina Rader Irwin, being the 9th of 14 children overall, and was the 5th of 8 boys. He spent more than 40...
Barbara Helen Duell
Aug 14, 2025
Barbara “Barbi” Helen Duell, age 69, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 14, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado, to Elaine Johnson Duell and the late Herbert H. Duell. Barbi was a cherished member of the Brentwood Baptist Deaf Church.
Barbi’s gentle spirit and joyful heart touched everyone who knew her....
James Edward Pitt
Aug 13, 2025
James Edward Pitt, 91, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in McKenzie, TN.
James was born in Nashville, TN to John Eddie and Nannie Mai Pitt on September 19, 1933. He went to school in Nashville, TN. He married the love of his life, Patricia Scott on August 15, 1954 in Birmingham, AL. He worked for AT&T...
Franklin Dee Bracey
Aug 12, 2025
Franklin Dee Bracey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at NHC Cool Springs. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, and longtime Franklin resident, he was the son of the late Charles Richard Bracey and the late Lela Maude Felts Bracey, being the 10th of 13 children. He spent his career in the printing industry, retiring from the former...
Morgan Lea Baine
Aug 12, 2025
Hundreds in Nashville's substance abuse recovery community are grieving the sudden death of 32-year-old Morgan Baine, who helped launch treatment programs and advocated for women facing addiction for the last five years.
Morgan Lea Baine — program director for nonprofit Healing Housing residential recovery for women and owner of her own 10-bed women's sober living house — died Aug. 12 at...
Robert Bilbro Andrews
Aug 12, 2025
Robert "Bob" Bilbro Andrews, born on July 19, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. He leaves behind a legacy marked by love, dedication, and a passion for life that resonated with everyone he encountered.
Bob pursued his education at Tennessee Tech, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. His professional journey was...
Hiram Pierce Baldwin
Aug 11, 2025
Hiram Pierce Baldwin, age 84, of Arrington, TN passed away August 11, 2025 at his home. He was born in Roanoke, AL to the late William and Lillian Baldwin.
Born with a servant’s heart and a quick mind, Pierce lived a full life marked by faith, hard work, and love for those around him. A proud veteran of the United States...
Chuck Henry Girard
Aug 11, 2025
Chuck Girard, singer, songwriter, recording artist, worship leader, and one of the founding pioneers of Contemporary Christian Music, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, after a battle with stage 4 cancer. He was 81 and was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.
Born in Los Angeles on August 27, 1943, Girard was raised in California began his music...
Rodger Chriesman Cotton
Aug 8, 2025
Rodger Chriesman Cotton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 98 in Franklin, Tennessee, on August 8, 2025. Born on July 20, 1927, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of Walter Patton Cotton and Kathryn Hatcher Cotton.
Rodger's life was characterized by his dedication to both his family and his work. He spent...
Shannon Ann Overby
Aug 8, 2025
Shannon Ann Overby, born May 19, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 71. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend, Shannon’s warmth and unwavering spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
As a dedicated Registered Nurse, Shannon lovingly cared for countless patients throughout her distinguished...
Martin Lee Stillings
Aug 4, 2025
Martin Lee Stillings, of Hot Spring, AR and Franklin, TN, passed into Heaven on Monday, August 4th, 2025, in Franklin after a long illness. Martin was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis A. Stillings and Kathryn V. Stillings, and his wife of 67 years, Barbara Ann Stillings. Surviving are sons Paul Stillings of Monroe, LA, Tim (Melissa) Stillings of Franklin, TN,...
Gabriela Elisa Tinoco Sanchez
Aug 4, 2025
Gabriela Elisa Tinoco Sanchez, age 47 of Spring Hill, TN passed away August 4, 2025. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico. She received her master’s degree from the Instituto Tecnologico de Monterey, Gabriela worked as Financial Services Coordinator with St. Philip Catholic Church.
Throughout her life, Gabriela was a devoted servant of God, finding her greatest joy in faith and...
Lois H. Becker
Aug 3, 2025
Lois H. Becker, age 97, lovingly known to her grandchildren as “Grammy”, of Franklin, TN, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 3, 2025 with family by her side. She also formerly resided in Dorseyville, PA and Port St. Lucie, FL.
Lois was born on April 30, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to Harry and Hilda Kleinfelder. In addition to...
Lola Elise Moss Givens
Aug 3, 2025
Lola Elise Moss Givens, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away August 3, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Harold E. Givens; parents, Joe Austin and Noy Alberta Oakley Moss; brother, Calvin Perry “Pete” Moss; sisters, Jewell Marie Pedigo and Juanita Davenport. Survived by: son, Ross E. (Kathy) Givens; daughter, Amy Elizabeth Givens; grandchildren, Rachael Anne Givens and Benjamin Ross...
Robert "Bob" Lowell Walter
Aug 3, 2025
Robert “Bob” L. Walter died on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born on May 1, 1931 in Brownfield, IL. After serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University. He graduated from Cumberland Law School in Lebanon, TN where he was President of his class. It was there that he met Judith, his wife of 64...
James "Jim" Spencer Buford
Aug 1, 2025
James (Jim) Spencer Buford, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away August 1, 2025. He was born in Bells, TN to the late Kermit and Hester Pearson Buford.
Jim was a retired Master Gunnery Sergeant with the United States Marine Corp, and served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. While serving in the military, Jim lived in Southern, CA and...
Hattie Louise Tidwell Bates
Jul 29, 2025
Hattie Louise Tidwell Bates, age 84 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away July 29, 2025. Louise was born in Hickman County, TN to the late George Elmon and Ruby Alline Dedman Tidwell.
Louise married Norman Barry Bates on December 31, 1958 and together they forged a blessed, loving and full life. Louise was the Director of the American Red Cross of...
Terry Edmondson Primm
Jul 29, 2025
Terry Edmondson Primm, age 74 of Brentwood, TN, passed away July 29, 2025. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late William “Bill” Hayden Primm, Jr. & Opal Johnson Primm. Terry was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Terry spent his career in sales, mainly in the...
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