Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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James Johns
Jul 27, 2019
James Edwin Johns (aka Jim Johns) of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on July 27, 2019. After a courageously-fought battle with small cell cancer, he died in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. James was 55. James was born September 24, 1963 in Dover, Delaware to his mother Helen Torok and his father Reverend Edwin Lee...
Willie York
Jul 27, 2019
Willie Thomas York, age 52 of Franklin, TN passed away July 27, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred York and grandparents, Grover and Mary McNeal and Willie and Nellie York. Willie is survived by his mother, Linda (Raymond) Oakley; daughters, Donna York, Shannon (Kenneth) Allen, Katlyn York and Sarah York; sons, Blake Holmes, Willie York, Jr...
Paris Bennett
Jul 25, 2019
Paris Bennett, age 94 of the Bethesda Community passed away Thursday July 25, 2019 in Franklin, TN Paris was a native of Williamson County, and enjoyed Farming all of his life. He was a Veteran of the US Navy and a member of the Cross Keys Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents Jimmy Dee Bennett, Sr. and Beatrice...
Cornelia Love
Jul 25, 2019
Cornelia Christine Love, age 75 of Franklin, TN. passed away July 25, 2019. Cornelia was a strong resilient woman who loved her cats, too travel, but most of all her family. She was a special lady who was loved by all. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Love, Sr; children, Lonnie Love, Jr, Donald Wayne Love, Bobby...
Paul Sweeney
Jul 25, 2019
Paul Nelson Sweeney "It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. Everyone told me it would happen one day but that's simply not something I wanted to hear, much less experience. I was born the youngest to Roy Wesley and Mary Sullivan Sweeney 67 years ago in Franklin, TN. Leaving behind my wife of 42 years...
Richard Beard, Jr.
Jul 23, 2019
Lifetime Franklin, TN resident Richard S Beard, Jr, age 56, passed away after a long illness with his loving family by his side on July 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Susannah Cherry Beard; daughter, Callie Beard; sister, Ann Martin and a large circle of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard...
George Green
Jul 23, 2019
George Alan "A.G." Green, January 2, 1960 - July 23, 2019 Preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Elaine Green of Coleman Rd, Franklin, TN and brother, David Green of Franklin, TN. He is survived by daughter, Savannah Anne Green of Nashville, TN; grandson, Lennon Wulbrecht; sister, Beth Green of Lyles, TN and nephews Lukas, Zackary and Saylor Saul....

Sherry Pride
Jul 20, 2019
Sherry Gail Pride, age 64 of College Grove, TN passed away July 20, 2019. Member and pianist at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, she so enjoyed her music. Sherry had a passion and love for horses which she considered her babies. Her love of horses was also witnessed in her work for CTDA and the way she poured herself into...

Maddox Goodgine
Jul 19, 2019
Maddox Claire Goodgine, age 5 went to be with Jesus, July 19, 2019. Maddox was a Miracle Kid. She was an Ambassador for the Children's Miracle Network. She has been an honorary member of several cheerleading squads. She was a joy and an inspiration of mighty strength in a small package. She was loved and known by many people and...
John Hosford, Jr.
Jul 19, 2019
John "Johnny/JJ" Wallace Hosford, Jr. age 64 of Shelbyville, TN passed away July 19, 2019. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late John W. Hosford Sr. & Ann Fentress Hosford. He was a loving husband, a supportive father, a proud grandfather, and a fierce friend. He took delight and lived for his family. He was a proud member of...
Miguel Lopez
Jul 18, 2019
Visitation Details
Friday, July 26th, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Saturday, July 27th, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Service InformationSaturday, July 27th, 2019 3:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Barbara LaFever
Jul 16, 2019
Barbara Ann LaFever, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away July 16, 2019. Born in German Township, Pennsylvania to the late Charles & Ann Swentko Davis. She retired from Sears Department Store. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Leslie E. LaFever. She is survived by her son, Robert LaFever. A funeral service will be held 2:00PM Sunday, July...

James Turner
Jul 16, 2019
James Kevin Turner, age 52 of the Bethesda Community passed away July 16, 2019. He was the Owner & Operator of Green Thumb Lawncare and Twisted T Farm where he raised cattle. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and lover of the outdoors but he was best known across states for his competitive coon hunting. Preceded in death by his...
Willie Hay
Jul 16, 2019
Willie Nolan Hay, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away July 16, 2019. Nolan worked for CPS Industries with 37 years of service. Preceded in death by son, Willie Dean Hay; parents, Leslie C. and Annie Laura Henson Hay; brothers, Glenn Hay, Danny Arnold Hay, Bobby Hay and sister, Margie Brady. Survived by: wife of 57 years, Gale Hay of...
Sherry Johnson
Jul 15, 2019
Sherry Diane Johnson, age 68 of the Burwood Community, TN passed away July 15, 2019. Born in Williamson County to the late Carl & Hazel Johnson. Dianne was a member of Jones Chapel Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her brothers, Gary (Sherry) Fewell of the Burwood Community and Joe (Linda) Johnson of Lobelville, TN; sister, Louise Byrd...

Dorothy Taggart
Jul 15, 2019
Visitation Details
Saturday, July 20th, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Service InformationSaturday, July 20th, 2019 4:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Interment Details
Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
Bettie Steiner
Jul 15, 2019
Bettie Karen Steiner, age 58 of Brentwood, TN passed away July 15, 2019. Karen was a member of the Board for Family Support with the Williamson County ARC. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Bettie Crawford Steiner and sister, Theresa Steiner. Survived by: sisters, Joan Quick of Brentwood, TN and Deanna Steiner of Brentwood, TN; brothers, David (Suzie) Wright...
Margaret Amis
Jul 14, 2019
Margaret Shirley Amis, age 81 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Margaret was born in Williamson Co., TN on September 14, 1937, daughter of the late Lewis Smith & Nellie King Smith. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy C. Amis, Jr., & brother, Nelson Smith. Survivors include her son, Mark...
Garry Hardmon
Jul 13, 2019
Garry Hardmon, age 68, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Clarksdale, MS, passed away on July 13, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Glin Hardman and Nazareth Paul Hardman. Survived by his brother; Glin (Drucilla) Hardmon, Jr., sisters; Gloria (Walter, Jr,) Banks and Rubye Pearl Hardmon; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A service is to be conducted at a...
Gilliam Traughber, III
Jul 11, 2019
Gilliam Otis Traughber, III age 64 of Franklin, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus, July 11, 2019 holding his wife and twin brother's hands. Preceded in death by his parents, Gilliam Otis Traughber, Jr and Jane Spain Traughber, father-in-law J.C. Anglin, brother-in-law William Anglin and loyal companion dog Blue. Survived by his loving wife and best...
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