Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mildred Ann Elliott Willett
Apr 19, 2025
Mildred Ann Elliott Willett, aged 88, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. Born on September 1, 1936, in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, she filled her life with love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.
Mildred retired as an executive secretary from Penn Holdings, where her professionalism and attention to detail were greatly appreciated. Beyond her...
James Max Doyle
May 6, 2025
James Max Doyle, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Kempton of Hermitage. A native of Bolivar, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Tate Doyle and the late Mary Louella Irvin Doyle. He was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force, with his entire military time spent in Germany. He spent...
Thomas Edward "Ed" McDonnell
May 5, 2025
Thomas Edward “Ed” McDonnell, 77, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Ed was born on October 29, 1947, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Alma Gunn McDonnell and Colonel Patrick James McDonnell. He served his country with distinction as a Specialist in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was assigned to the Army Security...
Betty Faye Stafford
May 5, 2025
Betty Faye Stafford, a beloved member of the Franklin community, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on March 21, 1946, in Franklin, Tennessee, Faye was a lifelong resident who made an indelible impact on the lives of those around her.
Faye retired after several years of dedicated service with Jack Henry & Associates. However, her...
Pasquale Michael Venturini
May 3, 2025
Pasquale Michael Venturini, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born on September 4, 1948, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the beloved son of the late Pasquale and Mary Pellicci Venturini.
From a young age, Michael’s life was marked by a deep passion for music. He began studying classical violin at the age of four, eventually...
Marcella Ann Baker
May 3, 2025
Marcella Ann Baker, born November 15, 1948, in Springfield, TN, died at age 76 on May 3, 2025, in Franklin, TN.
She was the daughter of the late Hugo Dowlen Watts and Minnie Sue Watts. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Garry Houston Belt, and niece, Wendy Lynn Ramsay. She is survived by her loving daughter, Tricia Baker Hosford...
Jane McGee Frost
May 1, 2025
Jane McGee Frost, age 77 of the Peytonsville Community, Franklin, TN passed away May 1, 2025. Jane was a native of Williamson County, TN and graduate of Franklin High School. She loved all types of sports and played various sports. She loved bowling with friends and traveling, especially to the mountains to enjoy God’s creations. Jane was an avid fisherman....
Stephen Trent Conrad
Apr 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Trent Conrad on April 29, 2025, at the age of fifty-three. A native of North Carolina, Trent was born in Monroe, spent his childhood in Durham, and graduated from Broughton High School in Raleigh. He attended the University of North Texas in Denton, where he received a Bachelor...
Stephen Eugene Scott
Apr 28, 2025
Stephen Eugene “Speedy” Scott, age 63, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 29, 2025. Born on December 31, 1961, he was the beloved son of Helen Marie Scott and the late Willie Eugene Scott.
Stephen was a member of Franklin Community of Faith Church of The Nazarene. During his time at Middle Tennessee State University, he...
Timothy Douglas Deming
Apr 27, 2025
Timothy Douglas Deming, 56, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 27, 2025, in Franklin, TN.
A loving husband, father, and faithful servant, Tim lived a life devoted to honoring God, guided by his favorite Scripture, Psalm 112. He earned a theology degree from Columbia International University and a master’s in music from Arizona State...
Eileen Marie LaGala
Apr 26, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Eileen Marie LaGala. Born November 3, 1955, in Queens New York. Eileen was the only girl of five children of Joe and Joan DeSefano, she and four brothers; Fred, Joe, Tom, and Steve.
She graced this world with warmth, kindness, and a gentle...
Gordon Nance Fisher
Apr 25, 2025
Gordon Nance Fisher, age 75, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at his residence in Murfreesboro, Tn. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Gordon Allen Fisher and the late Bessie Irene Frost Fisher. He retired from the State of Tennessee Vital Records Department after many years of service. He enjoyed science fiction...
Jacqueline Lea Manfre
Apr 25, 2025
Jacqueline “Jacki” Manfre passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 88 in Franklin, TN. She was born and raised in Oakland, CA. The only child of Gert and LeBerta (Mucker) Stobbe (both deceased). She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Peter in 2016. She is survived by her sons, Gregory and Geoffrey...
Dr. James Earl Harvey
Apr 24, 2025
Dr. James Earl Harvey, age 91 of Nashville, TN passed peacefully on April 24, 2025.
Preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Bertha (Laufer) Harvey, Jim was raised in Hobart, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma (B.S.), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min.) Alongside Val, his marriage and ministry partner, whom he...
Richa Thapa Morey
Apr 23, 2025
Richa Thapa Morey, born on January 20, 1984, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Richa lived a life infused with love and warmth, which she shared generously with her family and those around her. She radiated positivity and was the kindest soul.
Richa was the cherished daughter of Purushottam Thapa and Sushma Kinger Thapa, who took great pride...
Reba Ann Bradford
Apr 22, 2025
Reba Ann was the second daughter of 7 children born to Cammie Reed and Susie (Martin) Mangrum. A lifelong resident of Williamson County Tennessee and proud graduate of the class 1953-1954 of the original Franklin High School Rebels! Shortly there after she married Hayden Tansil Bradford and together they brought four children into the world; Deborah Elaine (Binkley) Bradford (James),...
Gaynelle Lambert Simmons
Apr 20, 2025
Gaynelle Lambert Simmons, age 94 of Brentwood, TN passed away April 20, 2025. A wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to anyone she met, Gay was truly loved. A true Texan at heart, Gay was born in Sweetwater Texas and graduated from North Texas State University. Gay and her husband, Lamar, were married for 58 years and spent over...
Ann Isbell Scott
Apr 19, 2025
Mary “Ann” Isbell Scott, age 89 of Brentwood, TN, entered her heavenly home on April 19, 2025. Ann was born September 15, 1935, in Huntland, TN, the youngest of 11 children born to James F. Isbell, a farmer and Baptist minister, and Enzena S. (Smith) Isbell, a homemaker. Although her mom died six months after Ann’s birth, Ann always said...
Brent Maurice Sanders
Apr 18, 2025
Brent Maurice Sanders, age 81 of the Harpeth Community, Thompson Station, TN passed away April 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Brent was co-owner of McArthur Sanders Real Estate, a Lifetime member of the Million Dollars Sales Club, and known as a “Realtor with a Heart”. He was a devoted member of Heritage Church of Christ and served as...
Joseph Ezell Haynes
Apr 17, 2025
Joseph Ezell Haynes, 76, a Millersville, resident died peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Joseph was born on December 27, 1948 in Franklin Tennessee to Joseph Richard and Thelma (Riley) Haynes. He graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, Tennessee in 1966. He then joined the Air Force in 1968 where he climbed the ranks to Sergeant. During his time...
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