Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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James Hinesley
Oct 7, 2018
James Edwin Hinesley, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, loved so much by all who knew him, died Sunday October 7th, 2018 in Franklin, TN. James was born on January 7th, 2000, at the dawn of the new millennium, with all its promise. When he greeted the world, it just so happened that the Beatles "Here Comes the Sun" was...
Anna Maupin
Oct 7, 2018
Anna Marie Maupin, age 93, Brentwood, TN passed away October 7, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, William and Margaret Hysell Zitzke; husband, Aaron Edward Maupin; brother, Wayne A. Zitzke and daughter-in-law, Lonna Maupin. Survived by sons, Gerald E. Maupin and Phillip A. (Patricia) Maupin; seven grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. Services to be conducted in Florida at a later...
Deanna Bryant
Oct 7, 2018
Deanna Gayle Riley Bryant, age 77 of Franklin, TN passed away October 7, 2018. Born in Clifton, TN to the late J. Erving Riley and Ermadine Turnbo Riley. She was a Retired Nurse and a valued member of the Children's Academy Family. Deanna was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and the DAR and UDC. She was a loving...
Arlene Walters
Oct 6, 2018
Arlene (Babe) Helen Reynolds Walters Born April 18, 1938 in Ravenna, Ohio to Denver and Helen Reynolds Married Jerry Robert Walters on August 9th, 1958, and just celebrated 60th anniversary. Moved to Alpena, Michigan with family when 4 years old. Worked with parent at Alpena Sporting Goods when growing up and then at Alpena Sewing Center. Was troop leader with...
James Merritt
Oct 4, 2018
James A. "Jim" Merritt, age 90, of Franklin, TN passed away October 4, 2018. He attended Berry's Chapel Church of Christ and retired as an installer with Western Electric. Preceded in death by wife, Willie White Merritt; daughter, Iris Jones; and granddaughter, Kellie Jones. Survived by sons, Mike (Chris) Merritt and Darrell (Kay) Merritt; brother, Johnny (Nina) Merritt; sister Azilee...
Crystal Brooks
Oct 3, 2018
Crystal Mae Brooks, age 32 of Columbia, TN precious daughter, sister, mother, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Crystal was born in Orlando, FL on June 17, 1986. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Carl Brooks. Survivors include her "Tribe", the love of her life, her daughter, Keoni C. Brooks; mother, Ramona Ross; step-father, Gavenn Ross;...
Joanne Anderson
Oct 2, 2018
Joanne Priscilla Anderson, age 77 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born in Crookston, MN on February 20, 1941, daughter of the late Chancey & Alice Espe. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a double major in home economics and food. Joanne...
Brenda Ashworth
Sep 30, 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,...
Adela Jones
Sep 26, 2018
Adela Opatiewicz Jones, age 91 of Plantation, FL passed away September 26, 2018 at Grace Healthcare in Franklin, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Frederick William Jones, Sr.; granddaughters, Christina Walker and Crystal Yancey. Survived by: sons, Dennis W. Jones and Frederick W. (Wendy) Jones; daughters, Geraldine A. (John) Sams, Carolyn K. Delmonico, Diane (Bob) Russo, Cathy (Gary) Yancey and...
Catherine Ray
Sep 25, 2018
Catherine Elizabeth Russell "Betty" Ray, age 79 of Franklin, TN passed away September 25, 2018. Born in Maury County, TN to the late Robert Jones Russell, Sr. and Sara Elizabeth Petway Russell. She was a retired Administrative Assistant with The United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Preceded in death by husband, James Edgar Ray. Survived by: daughter, Katherine...
Roberta Hulme
Sep 25, 2018
Roberta Jane Wright Hulme died peacefully at home on September 25, 2018 at the age of 94 years. "Bobbie" was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 5, 1924. Bobbie was a gracious, strong, devoted, and cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend who was the heart of her family. She blessed all with her beautiful laugh and authentic capacity to...
Michael Smith
Sep 24, 2018
Michael Carl Smith, age 54 of Franklin, TN passed away September 24, 2018. Mike was born in Preston, CT on October 1, 1963. At the age of 13 he moved with family to Mt. Juliet, TN. From there he attended TN Tech University where he joined the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He graduated from Trevecca University. After school, he worked...
Donald Becelaere
Sep 24, 2018
Don Van Becelaere, age 91 of Harper Woods, MI passed away peacefully on September 24, 2018 in Franklin, TN. Don was born in Grosse Pointe City, MI in 1927. After graduating from Grosse Pointe South High School, Don joined the Navy and served in the Naval Air Corps during WWII. He then attended Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan...
Janette Peavy
Sep 20, 2018
Janette Germany Peavy July 9, 1935 - September 20, 2018 Janette Germany Peavy's life ended peacefully on September 20, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Nashville TN after a courageous, year long fight with cancer. Janette was diagnosed with melanoma cancer in the fall of 2017 and early on committed to the treatment option that gave her the best chance of...
Dorothy Beard
Sep 20, 2018
Dorothy Sara Forrest Beard, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away September 20, 2018. Dorothy was a member of West Main Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert W. Beard; parents, Robert and Ida Forrest; sisters, Mary "Tibby" Forrest, Lena Fitts and Annie Martin. Survived by her sons, Calvin Beard and Roy (Crystal) Beard; daughters,...
Dean Finster
Sep 20, 2018
Dean Eldon Finster, of Franklin, TN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the age of 74. Dean was born on October 6, 1943. He grew up the eldest of three in Peru, IN and was preceded in death by his father, Chester Junior Finster. Dean an avid lover of golf, is survived by...
John Shelton
Sep 19, 2018
John Nichols Shelton, age 46, passed away 2018 at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. Nick was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where he earned the title of OVC golf player of the year in 1995 before attending University of Memphis College of Law. Prior to his death, Nick practiced law in Nashville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by grandparents,...
Susan Campbell
Sep 19, 2018
Susan Elaine Skelton Campbell, age 52 of Franklin, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior September 19, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Graduate of Boyd Buchanan High School in Chattanooga, TN and received her Bachelors Degree from Freed-Hardeman University. She served as church secretary for twelve years at Spring Meadows Church of Christ. She also taught...
Richard Steely
Sep 18, 2018
Richard Bruce Steely, age 61 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away September 18, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Burt Steely & Alice Faye Bush Steely. Survived by his wife, Patricia "Pattie" Parsons; sons, Joshua (Christi) Steely and Chase Steely; brothers, Kenneth (Melissa) Steely, Mark (Cathy) Steely and Tommy Steely; sister, Pam (Beverly) Carter; grandchildren, Claire Grace Steely, Jackson...
Cathey Carrington
Sep 18, 2018
Cathey Jonell Clifton Carrington, age 45 of Spring Hill, TN. passed away suddenly Tuesday September 18, 2018. Cathey was a Quality Claims Assistant with Optum. She was a member of the Daughters of The Nile, Eastern Star and Girl Scouts. A loving Wife, Mother, and Daughter, she is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Odell and Anne Clifton, Dan and...
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