Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Sophia Whidby
Nov 10, 2018
Sophia Faith Whidby, silently went to Heaven on November 10, 2018 on the day of her birth. Preceded in death by grandfather, William Everett "Tiger" Whidby. Survived by: parents, William "Wally" and Karen Hargrove Whidby; brothers, John Samuel Hendry and William Everett Whidby; twin sister, Daisy Grace Whidby; grandparents, Henrietta Whidby, William Edward "Eddie" and Sandra Karen Hargrove; great grandparents,...
Jeffrey Jones
Nov 10, 2018
Jeffrey Greer "Jonesy" Jones, age 50 passed away peacefully November 10, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Worked as project manager with Allstate Plastering Inc. for many years along side of his family. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bill & Grace Andrews Jones, Joe Greer & Virginia Huff Nichols & nephew, Isaac Jones. Survived by: parents, Herb & Barbara...
Paul Williams, Sr.
Nov 9, 2018
Paul Granville Williams, Sr., age 89 of the Bethesda Community passed away November 9, 2018. Retired from Neuhoff Slaughter House after several years of service. After retirement, he worked as a farmer on the family farm. Survived by: wife of 49 years, Essie Johnson Williams; son, Paul Granville Williams, Jr. and other loving family members, beloved pet, Rascal. Funeral services...
Christopher Himmelman
Nov 8, 2018
Christopher Michael Himmelman, age 39, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born September 17, 1979, in Montgomery, AL, to Gerard Andrew Himmelman and Linda Diane Springer. He worked as a project manager with R.J. Wherry & Associates. He loved all things sports, whether it be Auburn, Patriots, Red Sox, Predators; but especially watching his beloved sons play...
Mitchell Pewitt
Nov 7, 2018
Mitchell Dave Pewitt, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away November 7, 2018 at his home. Born in Franklin, TN to the late James & Lois Tidwell Pewitt, Jr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam. Preceded in death by his son, Mitchell Dave Pewitt, Jr. and brother, Dwight David Pewitt. Survived by his wife of...
Joyce Parker
Nov 7, 2018
Joyce Johannes Parker passed away on November 7, 2018, just shy of her 95th birthday. She and her twin sister, June, were born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on November 26, 1923, the daughters of Lyle and Hazel Johannes. Joyce graduated from Madison Central High School in Madison, Wisconsin, class of 1941. She studied music education at Wayne State University in Detroit...
David CAVENDER
Nov 6, 2018
CAVENDER, Mr. David O'Dell, age 70 of Franklin, TN, November 6, 2018. Army Veteran during Vietnam War, Wells Fargo CRPC� Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President of Investments, Former member and President of the Battlefield Region AACA Car Club, U.S. Preceded in death by parents, Alvin M. and Wilma L. Wills Cavender. Survived by wife Sandra Cavender; daughter Robyn Cavender...
Sidney Pierce
Nov 5, 2018
Sidney Versie Pierce, age 93, of Whites Creek, TN passed away November 5, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Miles and Frances Stinson Anglin; husband, Haskell B. Pierce; 3 brothers; and 8 sisters. Survived by son, Harley L. (Jonanne) Pierce; sister, Gracie Bear; grandchildren, Matthew Aaron Pierce, Alexander Tyler Pierce and Haley Nicole Bowden; and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service...

Carolyn Holland
Nov 4, 2018
Carolyn Marie Smithson Holland, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away November 4, 2018. Retired from First American Bank. Preceded in death by husband, William Charles Holland; parents, Luther and Margaret Smithson. Survived by: sister, Freeda Hines; nieces and nephews, Jana (Brian) Roe, Derek Hines and Lori Hines Malloy; great nieces and nephews, Caroline (Jason) Hinkle, Brenna (Aaron) Jones, Nathan...
Howard Mills
Nov 3, 2018
Howard "Buddy" Mills, age 92 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born in Davidson, Co., TN on August 14, 1926, son of the late Riley & Lois Mills. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Esther Harris Mills. Survived...
Janice Gregory
Nov 2, 2018
Janice Carolyn Parker "Jan" Gregory, age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away November 2, 2018. Former co-owner of Lewis Glass Co. where she worked by her husband's side. She was a local journalist for the Williamson Leader and a radio personality with WIZO 1380 AM and Krush Radio. A loving mother and grandmother with a kind and feisty spirit who...
Dan Witt
Oct 31, 2018
Dan Witt, age 71 of Eight Mile, AL passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Dan was a native of Franklin, TN and graduated from Franklin High School in 1964. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by: wife, Linda Witt; parents, Arthur & Elizabeth Witt; son, Cooper Witt; daughter, Kacy...
Mary Pewitt
Oct 31, 2018
Mary Sue Hunt Pewitt, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away October 31, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Pewitt; parents, C.P. and Bertha Hunt; six brothers and granddaughter, Susan Covington. Survived by daughters, Pam (Dutch) Sheldon and Debbie (Jim) Covington; three grandsons, Kevin (Cori) Sheldon, Keith (Summer) Sheldon and Matt Covington; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler...
Joseph Bibb
Oct 31, 2018
Joseph Philip Dzuback Bibb, age 32, of Franklin, TN, was received into the arms of his Lord & Savior on October 31, 2018. Graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy. Presidential Scholar at Wake Forest University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. Volunteer at Barefoot Republic and Franklin's Charge. He volunteered his time teaching, encouraging, and mentoring youth to explore...
Joyce Jefferson
Oct 31, 2018
Joyce Madge Waggoner Jefferson, age 85 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord and Savior, October 31, 2018. Joyce loved her family first and foremost, friends, gardening, farming and reading. She is preceded in death by parents, William Jacob and Willie Jane Franklin Waggoner; husband, Caswell Miles Jefferson; sister, Veda Belle Waggoner Beasley and brother, Gerald L. "Buddy"...
Dorothy Berenato
Oct 30, 2018
Dorothy "Dotti" Eldridge Berenato, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away October 30, 2018. Retired realtor after several years of service. Preceded in death by son, Gregory Allen Bruck; parents, Clarence and Lois Elizabeth Holland Eldridge; sister, Maxine Eldridge and brother, Joey Binienda. Survived by: daughters, Kelli (Mark) Cairns, Paula (Mark) Johnson and Vicki Carlisle; sisters, Chris Wollas, Roxanne Morningstar...
Patricia Bluemle
Oct 29, 2018
Patricia L. Bluemle, age 85 passed away on October 29, 2018. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Leo Commiskey, born in Indianapolis, IN. She attended Indiana University, where she met her future husband. Pat married Thomas Bluemle in 1953 and celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death. Two daughters, Laura and Kathleen, were born in Anderson, IN....
Sydney Robbins
Oct 28, 2018
Sydney Elizabeth Robbins, age 23 of Franklin, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior October 28, 2018 after complications from a reoccurring childhood illness that took her life at such an early age at a time in her life of great successes. She was a graduate of Centennial High School Class of 2014. Received her Bachelors Degree from...
Brenda Ashworth
Oct 28, 2018
Brenda Kay Barnes Ashworth, age 75 of Lyles-Franklin, TN, October 28, 2018. Brenda loved her family and reading Christion fiction books. Preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Martha Barnes. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard Ashworth; daughter, Dana (Doyle) McKee; sister, Sue Moore; grandson, D.J. McKee; uncle, Harold (Martha) Barnes; special friends, Colleen Lipscomb, Louise Bates,...

Jalen Douglas
Oct 27, 2018
Jalen Mordecai Douglas, October 27, 2018. The mom and dad's for Jalen is Proverbs 3:5-6; Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight and The Arabic Prayer, إِنَ�'ا لِل�'هِ وَإِنَ�'ـا إِلَي�'هِ رَا�ِعُونَ Jalen is survived by his parents, Marcus...
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