Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Faye Adair
Jul 17, 2018
Faye Crafton Adair, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away July 17, 2018. Graduate of College Grove High School where she was an avid basketball player. She was the former Purchasing Manager with Durango Boot Company and former District Manager with Blockbuster. Preceded in death by parents, Wallace and Blythe Andrews Crafton; brother, Charles Crafton; sisters Leo Burns and Sue...

Walter Lott
Jul 17, 2018
Walter Phillips (Buddy) Lott, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away on July 17, 2018. He was born September 11, 1923 to Ruth Elia Moore Lott and Walter Matthew Lott in Waycross, GA. He was one of five siblings. He is proceeded in death by his parents and siblings Ruthelia Lott Buchi, Lorene Bean, Robert Bailey Lott and Harriet Lott...
Edith Garrett
Jul 16, 2018
Edith Odell Luckett Garrett, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at her daughter's home in Spring Hill, TN. Long-time native of Williamson County, she was born in Hickman County, TN to the late James & Rosa Sullivan Luckett. She was a member of Franklin Church of Christ. She and her late husband William owned and...
William Pewitt, Jr.
Jul 14, 2018
William Albert Pewitt, Jr., age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away on July 14, 2018. Albert was born in Williamson County and he farmed most all his life. He was a Graduate of Battle Ground Academy and Albert loved Farming, working on equipment and Rodeos. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Caldwell Pewitt; daughter, Mandy (Nick) King; grandson,...
Walter Jordan
Jul 14, 2018
Walter Lee Jordan, age 92, of Franklin, TN, passed away July 14, 2018. Mr. Jordan was a lifelong resident of Williamson County and a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. Preceded in death by parents, Walter Clifford and Emma Willson Jordan; and wife, Sarah Workman Jordan. Survived by son, Lee W. (Wendy) Jordan; daughter, Jan...

Matthew Finch
Jul 13, 2018
Matthew Francis Finch, age 35 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away July 13, 2018. Graduate of Page High School class of 2001, where he followed in his father, George Finch and Uncle, Jon Finch legacy playing football wearing #39. After graduating from Page High, Matt studied Electronic Media Production at Middle Tennessee State University. He pursued his passion for music...
William Walker, Sr.
Jul 12, 2018
William Helm "Billy" Walker, Sr. age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away July 12, 2018. Veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Graduate of Battle Ground Academy. He attended David Lipscomb College then graduated from the Bowling Green Business University. He was a former elder at Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. Owner and operator for many years...
Bryan Watkins
Jul 11, 2018
Bryan Keith Watkins May 24, 1964 - July 11, 2018 Our hearts are saddened by the departure of Bryan Keith Watkins. His time on earth has come to an end and he will now join his parents Sarah and Filmore Watkins, his brother Dwayne as well as his grandparents Jim and Martha Paul. Bryan worked HVAC for 30+ years and...
Nellijo Batey
Jul 11, 2018
Nellijo Adams Batey, age 84 of the Bethesda Community passed away July 11, 2018. Member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church and retired registered nurse. Nellijo enjoyed cooking, family and doing things for others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Batey; daughter, Susan Mangrum and son, David Batey. Survived by her daughters, Patricia (Tom) Miller of Chapel Hill, TN...
Evelyn Strickland
Jul 11, 2018
Evelyn Christine Strickland, 90, of Peachtree City, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 11, 2018. She was born on June 30, 1928 to Marvin and Agnes McArthur in Brentwood, TN. Evelyn enjoyed flowers and plants, exercise, reading the morning paper, horses, country music, and dancing. She was even nicknamed, "Happy Feet". Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband,...
Harvey Riddle
Jul 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Harvey Ward Riddle of Franklin, TN announces his passing on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the young age of 63. Harvey was a native of San Diego, CA where he retired as a Director of Facilities and Construction following a career as an electrician, and married his wife and best friend,...

Garland Gorman
Jul 10, 2018
Garland Eugene Gorman, age 66 of Nashville, TN passed away July 10, 2018 at his residence. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School Class of 1970. Preceded in death by parents, William and Mae Blizzard Gorman; sister, Ruth Bratten and brother, Richard Jack "Butch" Gorman. Survived by: sister, Judy Gorman King; foster sister, Christine King; half brothers, Dwight Gorman...

Gracie Craft
Jul 10, 2018
Gracie May Craft, age 74 of Fairview, TN passed away July 10, 2018. Gracie compassionately cared and devoted herself to her family. Lifelong resident of Williamson County. She loved being surrounded by family and friends. Gracie is preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Frances Craft and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two sisters, Glenda...
Matthew Smith
Jul 9, 2018
Matthew Isaac Smith was born April 22nd, 1991 in Dallas, Texas. Matthew means "gift of God" and Isaac means "laughter" and he was certainly a joy to his family. God provided for Isaac all of his life. He got to travel with his family to London, Frankfurt, Namibia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. He stayed with his family his whole life....
Cynthia Plemons
Jul 8, 2018
Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Plemons, age 63 of Franklin, TN passed away unexpectedly July 8, 2018 at her home. Graduate of Franklin High School. She was co-owner of Franklin Brentwood Wrecker Service. Cindy never met a stranger and always had a smile. She was devoted to her family. Her life was dedicated to her children and grandchildren. She was in love...
William Tunstall
Jul 8, 2018
William Lee Tunstall, age 66 of the Bethesda Community passed away July 8, 2018. Born in Apex, NC to the late Verne & Mary Lee Tunstall. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He retired after 20 years of service with Service Merchandise. Known to several as the "Page Man", William was...
Donald Scott
Jul 6, 2018
Donald "Don" Fiske Scott, age 85 of Brentwood, TN, formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC. Donald was born February 12, 1933 in Baltimore, MD to the late Florence Fiske Scott & William Tilghman Scott. Don went to heaven peacefully on July 6, 2018 surrounded by his family. Don was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brother,...
Clifton King, Sr.
Jul 5, 2018
Clifton Emmett King, Sr., age 56 of Petersburg, TN passed away July 5, 2018. Emmett was born and raised in Williamson County, TN. He was a shipping coordinator with National Pen Corp. Preceded in death by parents, Nathan and Nell York King; brothers, R.P. King, Calvin King, William Lonnie King; sister, Maxine Hampton. Survived by: wife of 32 years, Diane...
Jeanne McGrath
Jul 3, 2018
Jeanne D. McGrath, age 90 of Franklin, TN formerly of Syracuse, NY passed away July 3, 2018. Born in Taylor, PA to the late Obadiah & Helen Davis. She attended Brentwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James F. McGrath; brothers, Jack Davis & Billy Davis and sister, Gail Davis. Survived by son, Jim (Laura) McGrath of Brentwood,...

Rita Petraglia
Jul 2, 2018
Rita A. Petraglia, age 80 formerly of Doylestown, PA and recent resident of Franklin, TN passed away July 2, 2018. Born in Bronx, NY to the late Thomas & Mary D'Ambrosio. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank N. Petraglia; brothers, Patrick Madonna and Anthony Madonna; sister, Goia Petruzzo. Survived by sons, Bill (Michele) Petraglia and Todd Petraglia; daughter, Tricia...
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