Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Colleen Price Williams
Sep 19, 2025
Colleen Price Williams, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully in Franklin, Tennessee, on September 19, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1934 in Ozark, Alabama. Colleen led a life filled with love, devotion, and a passion for nurturing those around her
Colleen was an active member of many churches throughout the years most recently at...
Sara Elaine Jones
Sep 18, 2025
Sara Elaine Goodell Jones, age 35, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 23, 1989, in Dallas, Texas, Sara was the cherished daughter of Charles Standish Goodell and Brenda Kay Willard Goodell, and the beloved sister of Haley Elizabeth Goodell. Raised in Celina, Texas, she brought her adventurous spirit to...
James Ronald "Ron" Ellis
Sep 18, 2025
James Ronald “Ron” Ellis, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 18, 2025. Ron was born on November 11, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee to James and Murleen Ellis. Ron grew up in West Nashville and graduated from Cohn High School in Nashville in 1955. He and Sarah met in the choir at Belmont United...
David Morris Sain
Sep 17, 2025
David was born in Fountain Head, Tennessee on February 11, 1939 to Harold and Dorothy Sain. He went to meet his Lord and Savior on September 17, 2025 at the age of 86 in Nashville, Tennessee.
David preached his first sermon at the age of 13 in November of 1952, preached by appointment during high school and college, and began full-time...
Judith Knight Reissmann
Sep 16, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Judith “Judy” Knight Reissmann, age 80 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Plano, TX passed on September 16, 2025. She was born in Evanston, IL and grew up in Glenview, IL to the late Wilbur & Edna Knight. Judy attended Southern Methodist University and was a proud member of...
Linda C Kelly
Sep 15, 2025
With deep love and gratitude for her life, we announce that Linda C. Kelly went to be with the Lord on September 15th, 2025. She passed peacefully in her home after a short battle with cancer. She was born on February 19th, 1950, in Knoxville, TN, to William Ambrose Cooper and Frances Sliger Cooper.
Linda was a graduate of Farragut High...
Monie Denton
Sep 15, 2025
Monie Denton, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away September 15, 2025. Retired hairdresser and owner of Monie’s Beauty Shop. Preceded in death by husband, Joe Denton; parents, Arthur Freeman and Queen Victoria Davis McCrae; brothers, James Alvin McCrae and Beverly Freeman McCrae; sister, Ethel Loretta McCrae Simmons. Survived by: step-son, Steve (Leah) Denton; step grandson, Alex Denton; sister, Ruth...
Evelyn McGee Herbert
Sep 14, 2025
Evelyn McGee Herbert passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at her home in Knoxville, TN. She was 95 years old.
Born and raised in Franklin, Evelyn was the daughter of Clyde and Mary McGee. Evelyn graduated from Franklin High School in 1948 as class valedictorian. She is survived by her sons, Stan Herbert and Don Lorenzo; her stepsons, Carl and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee Morrison
Sep 14, 2025
Jacqueline Lee Morrison, age 90, died Sunday, September 14, 2025. A native of Butler, Missouri, was the daughter of Paul O. and Vada Smith. In 1953, she married the love of her life, Gene. It would be a marriage that would last 70 years.
Gene and Jackie had many adventures in their long marriage. They traveled to many countries and cities...
Angela Mary Testa
Sep 14, 2025
Angela Mary Testa, born on October 21, 1927, in Providence, Rhode Island, peacefully departed this life on September 14, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Angie's journey was one characterized by warmth, love, and an unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
Angie was the cherished daughter of Rafael and Ermenia Difilippo, and the beloved wife of John Testa, who have all predeceased...
Robert Burton McKinney
Sep 14, 2025
Robert Burton McKinney, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Thompson's Station, Tennessee. He was born on September 3, 1945, in Norton, Virginia, and lived a life that exemplified hard work, love, and dedication to family.
Burton was celebrated not only for his professional achievements as car sales associate for BMW of Nashville, but also for his deep commitment to...
Dr. Catherine Jean Carpenter Thiele
Sep 14, 2025
Dr. Catherine Jean Carpenter Thiele, a courageous lifelong learner and master encourager, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Known for her steadfast faith, her unshakable optimism, and her devotion to family and friends, Catherine lived what she described as “a wonderful life full of service to others as a pastor’s wife.” Her warmth, wisdom,...
Elmer Denzel Irwin
Sep 13, 2025
Elmer Denzel Irwin, affectionately known to many as "Santa”, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 75. Born on October 15, 1949, in Franklin, Tennessee, Denzel’s life was marked by adventure, laughter, and a profound impact on those around him.
Denzel will be remembered not just as a beloved member of the community but...
Sandra Rae Malone
Sep 12, 2025
Sandy Malone, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025.
Sandy leaves behind her two children Jeff Berrios (Christi) and Tracy Fulmer (David).
Her five grandchildren, Miranda Todd (Chris) Savannah Fulmer, Dalton Fulmer, Tyler Berrios, and Steven Berrios, and her great granddaughter Emory Todd. She is preceded in death by her three brothers Jim Lawhun, Jon Lawhun and Delbert Lawhun.
Sandy was...
Lizzie Mai Jackson
Sep 12, 2025
Lizzie Mai Bagsby Jackson, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away September 12, 2025. Mrs. Lizzie was an employee at Durango Boot Factory and after retirement she worked at Henpeck Market. She loved working and was a hard worker. She was a musician in a gospel and bluegrass band and loved to sing. She enjoyed being outside and working in...
Ginger Karen Wabby
Sep 12, 2025
Ginger “Karen” Rigsby Wabby was born in Shelbyville, TN on January 23, 1953 and went to be with our Lord Jesus on September 12, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mama, Mary Jewell Rigsby, her daddy, Jesse Clayburn Rigsby, Sr. and her nephew, Mark Rigsby.
She is survived by her husband Walter “ Butch” Wabby, her daughters, Bettina Hamblin...
Gracie Elizabeth Ford
Sep 12, 2025
Gracie Elizabeth Ford
Born: June 18, 1940 - Sept 12, 2025
Married Russell Vestor Ford- 37 years Dec 24,1956
Gracie Elizabeth Ford, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at her residence. A native of Giles County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Archie Clark and the late Gracie Margaret Bolton Clark.
She spent her career working at Durango...
Robert "Bob" Gurich
Sep 11, 2025
Robert Lewis Gurich was born on October 19, 1952 in Akron, Ohio and passed away peacefully at his home in Spring Hill, Tennessee on September 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William George Gurich and Louise Harriet Gurich. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Riegel Gurich; two children Gail Elizabeth and Andrew McPherson Monroe of Roeland...
Jeffrey David Brinkman
Sep 11, 2025
Jeffrey David Brinkman, age 48, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence. A native if Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of David Paul Brinkman and Marcia Jane Riede Brinkman. He enjoyed all types of sports and enjoyed playing sports with his kids. He loved politics and followed that area closely. He was always willing to have...
Dorothy Dena Harris
Sep 10, 2025
Dorothy Dena Harris, at the age of 95, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on September 10, 2025 in Bradenton, FL.
Dorothy was born in Nashville, TN to Thomas and Jimmy Mackie on July 13, 1930. She attended Central High School in Nashville. She married Paul Benton Harris on October 22, 1949 in Nashville. She worked as a Bank Teller for...
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