Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Laura Grimes
Jun 15, 2018
Laura Warren Grimes, 58, Franklin, TN departed this life on June 15, 2018. With the help of her husband James, wonderful doctors, and friends, Laura put up a valiant 14 month fight against renal cell carcinoma. Born on March 14, 1960 in Nashville, Laura lived all of her life in Middle Tennessee. She grew up in West Meade and attended...
William M.D.
Jun 14, 2018
William Stephen Witt, M.D., age 73, of Franklin, TN, passed away June 14, 2018. He was a radiologist and veteran of the U. S. Army, having served as a medic in Vietnam. Preceded in death by his father, Albert Arthur David Witt. Survived by wife of 26 years, Kathy Witt; sons, Stephen (Sheila) Witt and Andrew (Hirono) Witt; daughters, Arabella...
Jack Walton, Jr.
Jun 10, 2018
Jack Walton, Jr., of the Grassland community in Franklin, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at age 62. He was loved dearly by his family and friends, and will be remembered for his dedicated servant-leadership to his community. Jack served as a member of the Williamson County Commission for 20 years. During his tenure, he was a member of...
Jason Reaves
Jun 9, 2018
Jason Christopher Reaves, age 42, of Franklin, TN died June 9, 2018. Jason will be remembered as a loving and generous husband, father, son, brother and friend. Jason is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Celest (Beth) Reaves; mother, Karen Sue Reaves; father, Patrick Christopher (Chris) Reaves; stepmother, Jamie Reaves; son, Walker Reaves; daughters, Adalyn (Addy) Reaves and Ashland Reaves;...

Harry Oliver
Jun 8, 2018
Harry Patrick Oliver, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away June 8, 2018. Veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Retired from Pacific Telephone Company after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Delphine Jagoda Oliver; son, Michael T. Oliver and son in law, Leonard Arnold. Survived by: son, Harry P. Jr. (Lisa) Oliver; daughters, Janis...

Sylvia Griffin
Jun 8, 2018
Sylvia Roman Griffin, age 54 of Franklin, TN, passed away June 8, 2018. Born in Alpine, TX, to the late Salvador & Irene Roman. She received her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX. Sylvia attended Gateway Church in Franklin. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Michael Griffin; sons, Levi...
Brenda Rader
Jun 8, 2018
Brenda Faye Rader, age 53 of Lewisburg, TN passed away June 8, 2018. Born in Williamson County, TN. She was formerly a computer technician back in the time when computers were being sought after. She was extremely talented in building and assisting designing. Preceded in death by parents, Albert J. "A.J." and Clara Mai Hargrove Rader and sister, Carlean Luna....

Audrey Lawrence
Jun 8, 2018
Audrey M. Lawrence, age 90 of Nashville, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away June 8, 2018. Preceded in death by husbands, John T. "Red" Lawrence and Clyde Andrews; son, Ronnie Andrews. Survived by: daughter, Deborah (Butch) Harden; stepchildren, Tom Lawrence, Jack (Sandi) Lawrence and Susan (Donnie) Davis; brothers, Ewing Harris and Wayne Harris; sister, Lois Lynn; grandchildren, Heather (Chuck)...
Ralph Borchelt
Jun 6, 2018
Ralph Boyd Borchelt, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away June 6, 2018. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired sales and financial officer with Gulf Oil Company with over thirty years of service. Lifelong member of First Christian Church and member of the choir. Previously served as elder of the church while in Paducah, KY. He was a loving husband,...
Harlie Walker
Jun 6, 2018
Harlie B. "H.B." Walker, of Franklin, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the age of 90. H.B. was born in Paragould, AR on February 9, 1928, son of the late Ora & Iva Walker. Harlie was a faithful Deacon of Brentwood Baptist Church, member since 1969. Harlie was president and owner of...
Mary Bateman
Jun 5, 2018
Mary Kathryn Bateman, died June 5, 2018 in Knoxville, TN. She was born March 5, 1998 to Suzanne King Bateman & Matthew Paul Bateman. Mary lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; spending time with her grandmother Gran, taking care of animals, listening to Pink Floyd and Nickelback with her sister, cousins, and all of her many friends. She...
Mildred Kimmel
Jun 5, 2018
Mildred M. Kimmel, age 98 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Mildred was born in Fredericktown, PA on August 27, 1919, daughter of the late Joseph & Mary Jellen. She was a wonderful wife, mother & grandmother, a generous, caring, kind & thoughtful soul. She loved being a volunteer literacy teacher...
James Martin
Jun 5, 2018
James Robert Martin, age 52 of Franklin, TN passed away June 5, 2018. He was produce manager with Whole Foods in Cool Springs. Preceded in death by parents, James Alton and Annie Louise Forrest Martin. Survived by: aunts and uncles, Lois Green, Betty Hargrove, Dorothy Beard, Dot (Willie B. "Tee") Anderson, Willie Mae Geasley, Bernice (Faye) Martin and other loving...
Florita Mortlock
Jun 4, 2018
lorita M. Mortlock, age 86 of Brentwood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 4, 2018. Florita was born in New York, NY on February 14, 1932, daughter of the late Henry & Mary Welling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Paul Mortlock. Survivors include her children, Doug Mortlock (Kelly Taylor), Jeff...
Noble Naron, Jr.
Jun 4, 2018
The children and grandchildren of Noble Houston Naron, Jr. would like to extend an invitation to his Celebration of Life which will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, June 10, 2018 with a memorial gathering from 2-4PM at Grace Chapel, 3279 Southall Road, Franklin, TN 37064. Memorials may be made to Josiah's House in care of josiahshouse.net or Alive Hospice, 1718...
Ernest Robertson
Jun 4, 2018
Ernest William Thomas Robertson, age 74 of Spring Hill, TN passed away June 4, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was a faithful servant to the Lord, his country, family and friends. A Veteran of the U.S. Army where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal...
Zachary Bachtell
Jun 1, 2018
Zachary Ray Bachtell, age 22 of Franklin, TN passed away June 1, 2018. Zach graduated from Beaufort High School in Beaufort, SC and attended Auburn University. He was a talented athlete and enjoyed all sports with a special love for soccer. Zach enjoyed reading and liked to dabble in cooking. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Shelton....
Angela Byrd
May 31, 2018
Angela Renae Byrd, age 34 of Franklin, TN passed away May 31, 2018. Angie was a beautiful ray of sunshine and was loved by all who knew her. She was a 2002 Graduate of Franklin High School. Angie worked at several restaurants in the Franklin/Cool Springs area. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Howard Lee Hall & Edna Buchanan...

Robert Nugent
May 31, 2018
Robert Carroll Nugent, age 79 of College Grove, TN passed away May 31, 2018. Served his country as a Sea Going U.S. Marine Corp. He was a beloved husband and father. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Rose Nugent; brothers Macky and Jimmy Nugent. Survived by: wife, Gerda Nugent; sons, Mark Edward Nugent and Matthew Anthony Nugent; sisters, Lucille...
George Ross
May 30, 2018
George Hyland Ross, age 79, of Franklin, TN passed away May 30, 2018. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Nannie Ross; brothers, Jessie, Charlie and J.B. Ross; sister, Sarah Frances Sanders. Survived by his loving wife, Nancy Ross, sons; George (Christy) Ross, Jr. and James Edward (Emily) Ross;...
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