Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Beulah Reed
Nov 12, 2020
Beulah Mai Veach Reed, age 88, of the Bethesda community passed away Nov 12, 2020 . Beulah was born in Williamson County to the late Lee Washington Veach and Sally Pearl Poteete Veach. She worked as a factory worker for many years and was a wonderful Homemaker. Beulah enjoyed Cooking for her family and all her many friends, she loved...
Bernie Howard, II
Nov 11, 2020
Local businessman, consultant, professor, husband, and father, Bernie Earl "B.J." Howard II, passed away on Wednesday, November 11 from complications related to COVID19. He was 57 years old. Mr. Howard was born on December 25, 1962 in Leesburg, Florida. After many years in Florida, he moved to Middle Tennessee where he was corporately employed before co-founding The Symphony Group where...
Daniel Passarella
Nov 11, 2020
Daniel Henry Passarella, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Dan was born in Loretto, TN on January 9, 1950, son of the late Ralph & Louise Riddle Passarella. He was a longtime member of St. Philip Catholic Church, a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus & served his...
Joseph Bowman
Nov 10, 2020
Joseph Hamilton "Jody" Bowman IV, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away on November 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Hamilton Bowman III and Virginia Colley McDaniel Bowman. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gilda Traughber Bowman; sons Joseph Hamilton Bowman V and his wife Emily; William Otis Brent Bowman and his...
William Taylor
Nov 10, 2020
William Howard Taylor, age 70 of Brentwood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. William was born in New Albany, MS on March 12, 1950 to the late Barnie & Helen Taylor. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Gayle Noland Taylor; children, Ryan (Erica) Taylor, Katelin (Sergio) Avila & Kayce (Drew) Gaw;...
Jimmie Bennett, Jr.
Nov 8, 2020
Jimmie D. Bennett, Jr., age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away November 8, 2020 at his residence. Once gained national fame for riding horseback from Franklin, TN to California. Native of Williamson County and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Coast Guard which operated with the Navy during World War II. He served 28 years as...
Dorris Smithson
Nov 8, 2020
Dorris Horton "Putt" Smithson, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away November 8, 2020. He was devoted to all of his family and friends, never met a stranger. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Putt was a self employed carpenter. Preceded in death by son in law, Todd Wilson, grandson, Tyler Wilson, parents, Patrick Henry and Mattie Sue Bennett Smithson, sisters,...
Patricia Lampley
Nov 7, 2020
Patricia McEwen Lampley, age 70 of Lewisburg, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN passed away November 7, 2020. Retired Office Manager with Rock City Construction with 37 years of service. Pat was a licensed realtor where she and her husband were in real estate. Preceded in death by parents, Everard Leon and Dorothy Alice Barnes McEwen and sister, Loretta Sullivan...
Jason Lundy
Nov 6, 2020
Jason Nathanial Lundy, age 41 of Franklin, TN passed away November 6, 2020. Jason loved the outdoors and made many great memories exploring different parts of the country. Among his happiest times were spent traveling around the world with his "Adventure Team" of friends. They all loved whitewater rafting, rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, snowmobiling and camping. Jason loved Colorado and...
Maxie Daugherty
Nov 5, 2020
Maxie Roberta Green, 79, of Primm Springs, TN, passed away on November 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Maxie was born in Franklin, TN to Dora Elizabeth Givens Green and Joseph Clinton Green on May 27, 1941. She went to grade school wherever her mother taught, including Triangle Grade School. She also attended Hillsboro School in...
Diane McCall
Nov 4, 2020
Diane Brewer McCall age 58 of Franklin, TN passed away November 4, 2020. Diane was a graduate of Franklin High School. She had a passion for training and riding horses, and she loved poodles. Diane is preceded in death by her father, William David Brewer and sister, Deborah Ann Stewart. She is survived by her husband, James McCall; mother, Margaret...
Bendena Reynolds
Nov 3, 2020
Bendena "Ben" Reynolds, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away November 3, 2020. Born in Owensboro, KY to the late Girtie Roy & Elizabeth Hancock. She is preceded in death by her husband, John M. "J" Reynolds, Jr.; brother, G.R. Hancock; sisters, Margaret Warren and Jeanine Viola Hancock. She is survived by her son, Jim (Kathy) Reynolds; daughter, Candie (Randy)...
Gary Claiborne, Sr.
Nov 3, 2020
Gary "Leon" Claiborne, Sr., age 77 of Fairview, TN entered into his everlasting life on November 3, 2020. He was a Christian, husband, father and grandfather "PaPa". He started working at Brentwood Country Club at the age of 19 in 1962 and retired in 2010. Member of Hillsboro Baptist Church where he liked to sing the old time hymns. Leon...
Kenneth Criblez
Nov 3, 2020
Kenneth Ray Criblez, age 63 of Brentwood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with his wife by his side. Ken was born in Findlay, OH, son of the late Donald & Martha Criblez. Ken was a member of the Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN & The Island Church in Orange Beach, AL....

Helen Wallenta
Nov 3, 2020
Julia Jordan James, Advanced Practice RN, Family Nurse Practitioner for several rural health clinics in Marlboro County for over 20 years sponsored by Marlboro Park Hospital and Later by McLeod Physicians Associates of Florence SC and President of Beth Israel Congregation in Florence SC announces the death of her mother, Helen Jane Taylor Jordan Wallenta of Franklin, Tennessee. Helen died...
Dr. Hester
Nov 3, 2020
Dr. Ray Willis Hester, age 83 passed away November 3, 2020 and Jean Sallee Hester, age 83 passed away November 6, 2020. Dr. Hester and his wife of 62 years Jean, were both of Brentwood, TN. Dr. Hester graduated from Vanderbilt University with his M.D. and a specialty in Neurosurgery. He went on to practice in the Nashville area throughout...
Claudia Fox
Nov 2, 2020
Claudia Lillian Cherry Fox of Brentwood, Tennessee died on November 2, 2020. Born in Nashville on January 6, 1931 to William Summers Cherry and Cleopatra Shacklett Cherry, she lost her mother at only six months old, then lived her first three years with her aunt and uncle, Leona and Charlie Scruggs. Mr. Scruggs passed away and Leona and Claudia, from...
Terry Canada
Nov 2, 2020
Terry Dee Canada, age 64 of Franklin, TN passed away November 2, 2020. Terry was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Carter and Peggy Dodson Canada. Owner and operator along with his family at Canada's Radiator and Auto Service in Franklin, TN. He was a licensed pilot, boat captain, loved fishing and all outdoor activities. Survived by: wife,...
Barbara Turner
Nov 1, 2020
Barbara Wallen Turner, 80, of Franklin, Tennessee, peacefully passed-away on November 1st, 2020 at her home. Barbara was born in Glade Spring, Virginia to Homer H. Wallen and Ova Anderson Wallen on November 29th, 1939. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in Nashville, Tennessee. She went to college at Tennessee Tech from which she graduated in 1963. She married Raymond...
Dewayne Bennett
Oct 31, 2020
Dewayne Calahan Bennett, age 55, of the Bethesda Community, died Saturday Oct 31, 2020 at his residence. Dewayne was born in Williamson County, and was a member of Cross Keys Baptist Church and he was a farmer. He was a Goodhearted person who loved hanging out around his home and at the Bethesda Store. He is preceded in death by...
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