Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Robert Coughlin
Aug 13, 2020
Robert Thomas Coughlin, age 23 of Franklin, TN passed away August 13, 2020. Robert was a 2016 graduate of Franklin High School. He attended Western Kentucky University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. Most recently, he was employed at the World Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. Survived by: parents, Kent and Laura Coughlin of Franklin, TN; brother, Cooper...
John Bianchini
Aug 13, 2020
John Henry Bianchini, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away August 13, 2020. He served with the U.S. 5th Special Forces as Sgt. 1st Class Green Beret during Vietnam. John was a pharmacist with the Veterans Administration for over 33 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Anthony & Yoshiko Bianchini. John is survived by his loving wife,...
Katherine Chandler
Aug 13, 2020
Katherine Elizabeth Chandler, age 54 of Paducah, KY passed away August 13, 2020. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Jim & Betty Ray. Katherine was a 1984 graduate of Franklin High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Lambuth University in Jackson, TN. She was a former member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Franklin,...
Mary Whidby
Aug 12, 2020
Mrs. Mary Whidby, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away August 12, 2020. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Alex & Avalyn Vaughn. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Jaco" Whidby; son, Randall Whidby; daughter in-law, Kathy Whidby; brothers, George Vaughn and James Vaughn; sisters, Christine Reed and Gladys Hulan. She is survived by...
Donald Carnes, Jr.
Aug 11, 2020
Donald Clement Carnes, Jr., age 85 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born in Washington, DC on August 8, 1935, son of the late Donald & Agnes Carnes. He went to school at Sidwell Friends, Washington D.C. He married Patricia Fritz Carnes on March...
Harry Johnson
Aug 11, 2020
Dr. Harry Lee Johnson, age 91, of Nashville, TN, passed away August 11, 2020. Born in Saltville, Virginia to the late Jerry D. and Zella Henderson Johnson. Preceded in death by brothers Eugene Hunter Johnson and sisters Norman Johnson Roop and Freida Henderson Callahan. Survived by wife of 47 years, Carolyn Fisher Johnson, daughters Lynn (Randy) Tede, Murfreesboro, Kim (Bob)...
Wilma Reed
Aug 10, 2020
Wilma Lou Bruce Reed, age 58 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away August 10, 2020. She was born in Webster, KY to the late Cecil & Emma Bruce. She was a bus driver for the Williamson County School System. Wilma is preceded in death by her son, timothy "Timbo" Riggs Smith, Jr.; sister, Joy Upchurch and step-son, Harry "Bubba" Reed....
Martha Phipps
Aug 9, 2020
Phipps, Martha Medaugh (Marty), age 92. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, graduated from West End High School and attended Vanderbilt University. Marty was active in the community, serving as a Girl Scout Leader for four years and then serving on the Girl Scouts Board of Directors. She was a member of the Foster Grandparent Program for Senior Citizens, Inc., and Fannie...
Ralph Genoble
Aug 7, 2020
Ralph C. Genoble, Jr., age 78, passed away August 7, 2020. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, and has been a resident of Franklin, Tennessee since 1972. He was a 1959 graduate of Greenville High School and attended St. Andrews University, Mars Hill University, and the University of South Carolina. He was an active Franklin High Band Booster from...
Annie Farrar
Aug 5, 2020
Annie Lee Green Farrar, age 88 passed away August 5, 2020 at her home. She was a native of Williamson County, TN where she was born to the late Charlie & Daisy Mangrum Green. Annie was a faithful member to Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She lived in the Bethesda Community where she was a hairdresser. Annie was a loving...
Robert Johnson
Aug 4, 2020
Robert "Bobby" Johnson, age 72 of the Theta Community went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2020. Bobby was a self employed general contractor. He was the song leader at Jones Chapel Church of the Nazarene for over forty years. He was a founding member of Brothers In Christ Gospel Quartet. Preceded in death by parents, James Edward...

Diane Spletzer
Aug 4, 2020
Diane Jean-Marie Spletzer, age 69 of Aiken, SC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020. Diane was born in Wilmington, DE. on September 20, 1950, daughter to David and Trudie Hubbard. She graduated from Hendersonville High School and received her Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University. She married Michael B. Spletzer on April 1, 2016 in...
Thomas McAdams
Aug 4, 2020
Thomas "Tom" Horner McAdams, 82 passed away on August 4, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Tom was born in Nashville, TN to Jasper Jordan and Grace Horner McAdams on December 4, 1937. Tom went to school at West End High School. He attended Vanderbilt University, where he was initiated into Sigma Chi Fraternity. Tom retained his Spirit of Youth and continued...
Cynthia Jackson
Aug 3, 2020
Cynthia Ann Compton "Cindy" Jackson, age 62 of Franklin, TN passed away August 3, 2020. Cindy graduated from Franklin High School in 1976 and attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She loved caring for animals and enjoyed antiques. She had a kind spirit and will be missed by all. Preceded in death by son, Sean Aherne; parents, M.L. and...
James Snider
Aug 3, 2020
James Evan Snider, 19, of Franklin, TN, passed away on August 3, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Evan was born in Nashville, TN to James Mark Snider and Terri Lee Snider on February 16, 2001. He went to school at Christ Presbyterian Academy, where he graduated on June 22, 2020. He was involved in football & track and field, but his...
Randy Whidby
Aug 3, 2020
Randy Whidby, age 62 of Franklin, TN passed away August 3,2020. He was a lifelong resident of Williamson county. Randy was a devoted father and "Pappy". He loved to farm, and he was a deacon at Pewitt's Chapel Church. He retired from the City of Franklin Water Department. Preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Bogle Whidby and his father,...
Dorothy Jennette
Aug 2, 2020
Dorothy Louise Stephens Jennette, age 78 of Pegram, TN passed away Aug 2, 2020 at her residence. Dot was a retired Surgical nurse and owner and operator of Buddy Jennette Trucking. Born in Williamson County to the late Clyde Stephens, Sr. and Wilma McCrory Stephens. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pegram. Dot loved traveling and...
Patricia Weeks
Aug 1, 2020
Patricia Ann Sudduth Weeks, age 72 of Brentwood, TN passed away August 1, 2020. She was a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Brentwood. Preceded in death by her parents, John & Ann Sudduth and her husband, Michael Wayne Weeks. She is survived by her children, Scott (Rebecca) Weeks of Brentwood, TN, Brad (Rachel) Weeks of Franklin, TN and Cindy...
Everett Evans
Jul 30, 2020
Everett Wayne Evans, age 86, of Franklin, TN passed away July 30, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Born in Marshall County, TN. Wayne worked many years at Genesco and eventually retired as Vice President of Manufacturing at Texas Boot. He was a 1952 Graduate of Isaac Litton High School and a 1956 Graduate of MTSU. Wayne was an avid golfer and...
Sue Keys
Jul 30, 2020
Sue Ellen Thomas Keys, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away July 30, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, and especially a grandmother. Sue was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church and enjoyed the livestreams from home these past few months. She worked in attendance at several Bay County high schools in Panama City, FL and loved...
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