Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Laura Whitaker
Mar 10, 2019
Laura Leanne Buckner Whitaker, age 53 of Franklin, TN passed away March 10, 2019. Born in Chattanooga TN and attended Ooltewah High School. Received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. After college obtained her CPA certification. Loving wife, mother and friend to many. Lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and attended Franklin First United...
Imogene Smith
Mar 9, 2019
Imogene Smith, Age 83 of Primm Springs TN passed away March 9, 2019. Imogene was a member of First Baptist Church in Fairview TN. Imogene devoted her life to her family and education, retiring from the Williamson County School system. In her free time she enjoyed painting. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Weldon Smith and parents...
Francisco Avila
Mar 9, 2019
Francisco Rivera Avila, age 65 of Antioch, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Francisco was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on June 20, 1953, son of Francisco Rivera & Luz Maria Avila. He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Rivera; grandson, Ezio Juan "E.J." Rivera. Survivors include his loving wife of 44...
Richard Owens
Mar 9, 2019
Richard "Dick" Owens, age 80 of Thompsons Station, TN. passed away March 9, 2019. Veteran of the US Army and then went on to work for CPS Industries in a leadership role for 30 years. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, J. Tom Owens and Bulah P. Pratt step father, Robert G. Pratt, Sr. and brother, Thomas Owens....
Martha Bilyeu
Mar 8, 2019
Martha F. Womack Bilyeu, age 81 of Brentwood, TN. passed away peacefully March 8, 2019 with her family by her side. Martha is preceded in death by loving husband, Dr. G. Powell "Buddy" Bilyeu and son, Danny Powell Bilyeu. Survived by her daughters, Kathy (Phillip) Hamner and Melody McPherson Bilyeu; grandchildren, Lacey (Blake) Walker, Logan (Aaron) Harmon, Clint (Samantha) Hamner,...
Carol Faudree
Mar 8, 2019
Carol "Morse" Faudree, 69 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away March 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph L. Morse and Mable "Smith" Morse. Carol Faudree was a 1967 graduate of Pt. Pleasant High School. She received her BA Degree and Master Degree in Early Childhood Education from Marshall University, and was a retired State of Ohio...
Hazel Johnson
Mar 8, 2019
Hazel Lee Johnson, age 94, of the Burwood Community passed away March 8, 2019 in Franklin, TN. She was born in Williamson County to the late Emery and Ola Chandler Johnson. Hazel formerly owned and operated a group home for mentally challenged adults and owned the former Jacks Grocery in Burwood. She was a Charter member of Jones Chapel Church...
Harold Plumley
Mar 8, 2019
Harold Johnson Plumley died Friday evening, March 8, 2019, at the age of 92. He was residing at the Sommerfield Health Center located at the Heritage in Franklin, TN. "Never be Satisfied." Those three words epitomized Harold's restless energy, creativity and accomplishment during nine decades of life. Raised on an Indiana tenant farm during the Great Depression, Harold was inducted...
Nora Stephenson
Mar 7, 2019
Nora Nona Stephenson, age 95, of Franklin, TN passed away on March 7, 2019. She was born in Anson, Texas on July 29, 1923. Preceded in death by parents, William Roderick and Ada Lee White Moore; husband, Oscar W. Stephenson; brothers, William and J. L. Moore; and sisters, Ollie Hale, Mary Lee Hicks, Merle Melton and Willie Eden; son-in-law, W.E....
Judi Ginder
Mar 6, 2019
Judi Mae Yerdon Ginder, age 76 of Brentwood, TN passed away March 6, 2019. She lived much of her life in Richfield Springs, NY, but moved to Brentwood in 2000 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She worked as an administrative assistant and tax preparer until she retired. She was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church in...
Colleen Smith
Mar 2, 2019
Colleen Smith, age 68 of Franklin, TN, passed away on March 2, 2019 while peacefully sleeping. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lang Smith, son Grant Smith [wife Traci and grandsons Wesley and Ethan] of Alexandria, VA, and daughter Corey Lazarowicz [husband Larry] of Summertown, TN. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6 at the Williamson Memorial Funeral...
Loretta O'Neil
Mar 2, 2019
Loretta Ann O'Neil, age 90 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away March 2, 2019 just ten days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Linus & Genevieve Donahue. Loretta was a loving, sweet, nurturing and gentle woman who cherished and dedicated her entire life to her family and embraced her...
Carol Cutsinger
Feb 28, 2019
Carol Sue Harper "Kay" Cutsinger, age 86 of Franklin, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 28, 2019. She was a member of Grace Community Church. She was involved with Stephen Ministries and Prison Ministries with various churches prior to moving to Franklin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who adored each...
Dr. Bailey
Feb 28, 2019
Dr. Keith Douglas Bailey, age 93 of Brentwood, TN passed away February 28, 2019. Retired Chiropractor and teacher. Survived by: wife, Patricia Ann Bailey; son, Kenneth D. Bailey; daughter Karmon Delores Lane; stepchildren, Pamela (Joe) Horne and Cyndi (Chuck) Echols; grandchildren, Brooks (Bret) Moore, Blair (Jordan) Miller and Kenneth Douglas Bailey, II; step grandchildren, Griffin and Garrison Horne, Amanda (Richard)...
Frederick Jelonek
Feb 28, 2019
Frederick "Fred" Anthony Jelonek, age 95 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Buffalo, NY and Sebring, FL passed away February 28, 2019. He was born in Dunkirk, NY to the late Andrew & Victoria Domst Jelonek. Preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine "Gerry" M. Jelonek; brothers, William Jelonek & Benjamin Jelonek; sisters, Henrietta Jelonek, Mary Knapik & Delphine Pryzybcien. Survived...
Jerry Odom
Feb 27, 2019
William Jerry Odom "Jerry" passed away, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 20, 1937 in Nauvoo, Alabama. He was graduated from Auburn University in 1959 with a degree in chemical engineering. His career spanned 35 years as an engineer and troubleshooter for Olin Chemical Corporation in the United States, Australia, South Africa,...
Jewell Spears
Feb 27, 2019
Jewell Spears, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away February 27, 2019. Retired clerk from Franklin Laundry after 30 years of service. Loving mother, grandmother and best friend. Preceded in death by mother, Pearlie Harper; father, John Spears; sister, Opal Rutledge; brother, Bill, Albert & Dock Spears. Survived by: daughter, Elizabeth "Liz" King; grandchildren, Jay (Brenda) Bean, Josh (Kendra) Anderson...
Fearen Kelley
Feb 27, 2019
Fearen Kelley, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away February 27, 2019. Born in Colbert Co., Alabama to the late John & Janie Speegle Holland. Fearen was a devoted Christian and will be known for her sweet smile. She was a member of Thompsons Station Church of Christ and was a former employee of CPS Industries and Sam's Club in...
Nadene Ragsdale
Feb 25, 2019
Nadene Turpen Ragsdale, age 76 of Franklin, TN went to her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2019. Longtime active and faithful member of Franklin Nazarene Church. Retired after many years as advertisement manager with the former Williamson Leader. Also retired apartment manager in Franklin, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Cecil Ragsdale; brothers, Charles Turpin and Carl "Billy" Stewart...
Anthony Dainora
Feb 25, 2019
Anthony "Tony" R. Dainora, age 67 of Brentwood, TN passed away February 25, 2019 at his home. Born in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada to the late Jonas & Aleksandra Dainora. His parents immigrated from Lithuania to Canada after WWII. He was a Canadian Chartered Accountant and a U.S. CPA. Tony worked for 32 years as a CPA and tax director...
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