Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Russell Schantz, Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
Russell D. Schantz, Jr., beloved husband of Peggy Schantz of Franklin, TN went home to his Lord and Savior on January 8, 2021 at the age of 73. Russell was born in Allentown, PA on January 13, 1947. He was a graduate of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA in 1968. He then entered the US Army, graduating from Officer Candidate...
Robert Officer
Jan 8, 2021
Robert "Bob" Timothy Officer, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away January 8, 2021. He was born in Monterey, TN August 1, 1942 to the late Herbert T. & Rebecca Little Officer. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1960 and joined the Army Reserves. He attended Lab Technician School in Nashville, TN and worked in Nashville and Lawrenceburg, TN...
Jose Fuentes
Jan 8, 2021
Jose Luis Fuentes, age 70 of Franklin, TN departed this life on January 8, 2021. Jose, also known as Pepe or Pastor, was born on January 2, 1951 in Zitacuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. His family migrated early in his life to the United States and became a US Citizen at a young age. He lived in Pacoima CA, attended San Fernando...
Presley White, Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
Presley "Bubba" Eugene White, Jr. age 68 of Franklin, TN. passed away January 8, 2021. Bubba was born and raised in Williamson County. He retired from Waste Management as a truck driver. Bubba is preceded in death by his parents, Presley Eugene and Cleo White, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Barbara White; daughters, Lori...
George Fields
Jan 7, 2021
George "Buzz" Dennis Fields, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away January 7, 2021. George is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Elizabeth Fields. He is survived by his son, Jesse Fields; daughters, Josie (Rick) Culpepper and Jeannie (Andy) Hale; brother, Jim Fields; sisters, Jayne (Jack) Simms, Clayta (Rick) Godziebiewski, Iris (Peter) Moscone, Janet (Wayne) Bayless and...
James Poteete, Jr.
Jan 7, 2021
James "Jimmy" Lighthall Poteete, Jr. age 71 of College Grove, TN passed away January 7, 2021. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Lighthall & Marie Poteete. Jimmy was retired from TN Sheet Metal. He was a member of College Grove Church of Christ. He is survived by his fiancé, Alice Mosley of Chapel Hill, TN; son, James...
Glenna Williams
Jan 7, 2021
Glenna Ruth Williams age 93 of College Grove, TN passed away peacefully January 7, 2021. Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Baxter Williams; son, Charles "Dickey" Williams; daughter, Suzanne Pratt; brother, Charles Nelson and sister, Margaret Nelson. She is survived by her sons, Danny (Candy) Williams and Scott (Kay) Williams; daughter, Patti Knox; grandchildren, Brad, Gauge,...
Louise Batey
Jan 7, 2021
Louise Foster Batey, age 94, of Franklin, TN, died January 7, 2021. Born April 25, 1926 to Samuel Kessler Foster and Ethel Floyd Foster. A 1944 graduate of Central High School in Columbia, TN. On August 7, 1946 she married to Thomas Rayford Batey, who predeceased her. She worked for the State of TN Radiological Health Department for many years....
Vicki Taulbee
Jan 7, 2021
Vicki Jo Taulbee, age 65 of Franklin, TN passed away January 7, 2021. Originally from Dyersburg, TN born to Margie Sue Boatwright and Charles Duane Hawks. Preceded in death by, her parents, and sister, Elizabeth Hawks Hinton. She is survived by, husband Vaughn "Rick" G. Taulbee; daughter, Lyndsay Taulbee Bray (Andrew), and brother, Charles Robert Hawks; cousin, Patsy Boatright. A...
Sadie Cathey
Jan 6, 2021
Sadie Lorene Smithson Cathey, age 91 of the Rally Hill Community in Maury County, TN. Lorene attended Ash Hill School. She was a member of Ash Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church and joined the church in August 28, 1942. She and her husband, Henry Martin Cathey were married on July 19, 1947. Lorene retired from Lasko Metal Products in Franklin at...
Berda Mills
Jan 6, 2021
Berda Rea Mills, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away January 6, 2021. She was a former sales representative for Mary Kay Cosmetics. While working for Mary Kay, she met the ultimate sales goal, and was awarded a brand, new pink Cadillac. Berda is preceded in death by her mother & stepfather, Lela & George Towe; father, Desmon Winters; son,...
Paul Sewell
Jan 4, 2021
Paul Sewell, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away January 4, 2021 at his home. Born in Williamson county, Tennessee to the late Leon & Elizabeth Pewitt Sewell. He was a Deacon at Pewitt's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church since 1979. Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Jerre Stinson Sewell. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy (Phillip) Jennings;...
Wallace Clary
Jan 4, 2021
Wallace Ray Clary, age 77, a longtime resident of Franklin, TN passed away January 4, 2021 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Wallace was born in Carlisle, KY to the late Napoleon Dearing Clary and Florence Walton Clary. He was retired from Auto Sales and had been in the business for over 50 years. Wallace was an avid rescuer...
Maria Perez
Jan 2, 2021
Our beloved Maria Del Refugio Gonzalez Perez, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN at age 61. Maria was born at Rancho Alto of Yahualica, Jalisco Mexico on August 18, 1959. She is survived by her five daughters Ana Isabel Villa, Eva Angelina Romero (Evi), Elia Russoniello, Sandra Villa, Jacenda Villa and...
Malcolm Bennett
Jan 2, 2021
Malcolm Wayne Bennett, age 58 of Franklin, TN passed away January 2, 2021 at his residence. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel Bennett, Jr. and Retha Pearl McCandless Bennett. Survived by: brother, Tony Bennett; niece, Lindsey Brown; nephew, Samuel Bennett and other loving family members. A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Williamson Memorial Funeral...
"Bange" Jerome
Dec 30, 2020
Vincent Jerome Bange, age 67 of Clarksville, TN passed away December 30, 2020. Vince was retired Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Army with service from August 1971 - August 1991. Preceded in death by wife, Vickie L. Bange and brothers Albert "Skippy" Bange and John Bange. Survived by: son, William Thomas Bange (and wife Christina); daughter, Jennifer Bess; brother, Paul...
William Cherry
Dec 30, 2020
William Earl Cherry ("Bill") passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Williamson Medical Center. Bill was born April 14, 1937 in Franklin, TN. He is preceded in death by mother Novella Vernon (Peggy) Cherry and father Thomas Earl Cherry; grandparents Anslem and Maggie Vernon, Minus Vice and Josie Cherry. He is survived by his wife of 61 wonderful...
Dolores Leone
Dec 30, 2020
Dolores Marie Leone, age 85 of Brentwood, TN left this world and was received into the arms of her savior December 30, 2020, after a sudden illness. She was born in Youngstown, OH to the late Alex & Catherine Shasho. January 9, 1935. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and lived in Austintown, OH before moving to Brentwood in 1972....
Nelda Allen
Dec 30, 2020
Nelda Ruth Brown Allen, age 82 of Arrington, TN passed away December 30, 2020. She was born and raised in Boston, Tennessee. Nelda retired from Harpeth National Bank/First Tennessee Bank with 48 1/2 years of service. She was passionate about serving the Williamson County Community. She attended Millview Church of Christ. She loved the Lord and her church family. Nelda...
Peggy Robinson
Dec 29, 2020
Peggy Foutch Webb Robinson, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away December 29, 2020. Born in Cookeville, TN to the late Charles & Eula Foutch, Peggy graduated from Cookeville High School and attended Tennessee Tech University. A loving wife and mother, she moved to Franklin in 1973 and became a devoted member of Franklin First United Methodist Church. Over the...
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