Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Lenora Demetropolis DeRossett
Jun 8, 2025
Lenora Demetropolis DeRossett, age 86, originally from Mobile, Alabama passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025. Born on January 12, 1939, Lenora spent the last 29 years in Middle Tennessee. She was the beloved daughter of the late Gus Louis and Mary Louise Nelson Demetropolis.
Lenora was an energetic and warm-hearted woman who cared deeply about her family. Her kitchen was...
Leroy Hutcheson
Jun 8, 2025
Leroy Hutcheson, age 79, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side.
Born February 15, 1946, to the late Gilbert and Lora Duggan Hutcheson. He had a passion for the outdoors and found great joy in grilling, fishing, hunting, and camping.
In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by his...
David Wayne Greer
Jun 7, 2025
David Wayne Greer, age 71, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away June 7, 2025 with his wife, Trish, by his side. He was born in Winchester, TN to the late William Franklin Greer, Jr. and Ola Virginia Greer.
David lived a life marked by deep devotion—to his family, his profession, and his passions. A proud graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville,...
Kathy Gail Simpson
Jun 7, 2025
Kathy Gail Simpson, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on June 7, 2025, at the age of 72, in Franklin Tennessee. Born on December 15, 1952, in Jesup, Georgia, Kathy enriched the lives of those around her with her vibrant spirit and unyielding passion for life.
Kathy was a devoted wife to Bill Simpson, with whom she...
Robert Emmet Hannan
Jun 6, 2025
Robert Emmet Hannan, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and accomplished business leader, passed away on June 6, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Pittsburgh on December 7, 1946, Bob was the son of the late William and Virginia (Lydon) Hannan. Following early years in Weehawken, New Jersey, Bob faced the profound loss of both parents care by age 10, when he...
William Roy Nigh
Jun 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness we announce William “Bill” Roy Nigh, also lovingly known as Billy, Dad, and Poppy, age 65, died Friday, June 6, 2025. A Celebration of Life will take place at 3 p.m. on June 22, 2025, at Westhaven Golf Club in Franklin, Tennessee.
Bill was born April 9, 1960, in Wichita Kansas to the late Edison Roy...
Rebecca Louise Dodd Jackson
Jun 5, 2025
Rebecca Louise Dodd Jackson, age 96 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on June 5, 2025, just days from her 97th birthday. She was born in the Burwood community and was the daughter of the late John Alexander Dodd (also known as Zan) and Rebecca Louise Shaw Dodd. She attended Burwood Elementary School, graduated from Franklin High School in 1947, and...
William E. "Bill" McCarthy, Sr.
Jun 4, 2025
William “Bill” E. McCarthy, Sr. age 84 of Brentwood, TN passed away June 4, 2025. Bill started working when he was 16 years old in the shoe department at JC Penney retail store. He worked there for 42 years, retiring as the President of the Catalog Division. Bill was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was also a...
Derek Mitchell Roberts
Jun 3, 2025
Derek Mitchell Roberts, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 52. Born on September 12, 1972, in Birmingham, Alabama, Derek's life was characterized by dedication to his family, career, and community.
Derek enjoyed a successful career, dedicating 16 years to Vulcan Materials Company and then 16 years to The...
Mamie Wilson McArthur Sanders
Jun 3, 2025
Mamie Louise Wilson McArthur Sanders, 84, beloved wife of recently deceased Brent M Sanders, cherished mother of Tommy McArthur, Christi Smith and Tiffany Richmond went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2025.
Mamie grew up in the Clovercroft Community on Wilson Pike, named after her family, that built the road. Her upbringing among relatives instilled a love...
Joe Leonard Denton
Jun 3, 2025
Joe Leonard Denton was called home to the Lord on June 3, 2025. Joe was born in Williamson County in 1933 and grew up in the Boston community. He attended and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1951. That same year he began working at the Review-Appeal newspaper on Main Street in Franklin. Initially Joe worked as a typesetter but...
Mattie Ruth Bradford Cowan
Jun 3, 2025
Mattie Ruth Bradford Cowan of Navarre, FL will be buried at Freeman Chapel Cemetary, Crossville, AL. She is a native of Gadsden, AL and graduated from Emma Sansom High School in 1948. Mrs Cowan died June 3, 2025. She lived for 30 years in Jackson, TN where she was a member of Englewood Baptist Church and was a retired payroll...
Jesse Robert "Bob" Brown
Jun 2, 2025
Jesse Robert "Bob" Brown, born July 4th, 1943 in Anniston Alabama, died June 2nd, 2025, just a month shy of his 82nd birthday.
He married Martha Jean Manning on June 11, 1966 and 18 days later went into the Army. He was a loving husband, father of three, grandfather(Pop) of eight, and great grandfather of one. He had a passion for...
Betty Short Herbert
May 31, 2025
Betty Short Herbert, age 85 of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2025. Born in Knoxville, TN on September 11, 1939 to the late James Benjamin Carey and Ruth Gentry Carey, Betty grew up in the Fountain City area outside of Knoxville. She attended the nearby University of Tennessee, where she met her husband, Walter Bennett Short. After...
Churaman Sharma
May 30, 2025
Churaman Sharma, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 78. Born on December 7, 1946, in Good Faith, Mahaicony, Churaman's life was characterized by resilience, passion, and an unwavering love for his family.
Churaman was known for his keen eye as a photographer, capturing moments that reflected the...
Erma Jean Pipkin
May 30, 2025
Erma Jean Pipkin, a beloved member of our community, was born on May 1, 1935, in Adamsville, Tennessee. She peacefully departed this life on May 30, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family and sweet dogs.
Throughout her lifetime, Jean cultivated a passion for gardening and sewing, immersing herself in the beauty of nature and the joy of creating...
Anna Margaret Craig Giles
May 29, 2025
GILES, ANNA MARGARET CRAIG – Age 94, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Anna Margaret was born on July 20, 1930, in Eagan, Tennessee. She was a devoted member of LaFollette Methodist Church for 57 years and a former member of Ebenezer Methodist Church in Knoxville. She worked as a banker at...
Dan German Holt
May 29, 2025
Dan German Holt, a devoted farmer and cherished member of the Franklin community, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 90 . Born on September21, 1934, in Franklin, TN, Dan dedicated his life to farming and nurturing the land he loved.
Dan was the beloved husband of Antonia Jane Holt, who predeceased him after 64 years of...
William Kensey Jenkins Jr.
May 28, 2025
William “Ken” Kensey Jenkins Jr., age 55, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2025.
Born on July 9, 1969, in Nashville, Ken was the beloved son of Linda Faye and William Kensey Jenkins Sr. He was a proud lifelong Tennessean and attended Franklin Christian Church. Ken’s life was marked by his unwavering love...
Beverly Marie Frisk
May 26, 2025
Beverly Marie Frisk, born on December 17, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, at the age of 71 from medical complications in Medina, Ohio.
Bev was the third child, but first daughter born to the late Robert Smith and Johanna Sedlak Smith. She is survived by her daughter Annie (Dwight) Osteen of Franklin and David...
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