Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Opal Primm
Nov 15, 2018
Opal Virginia Johnson Primm, age 90 of Brentwood, TN passed away November 15, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, William H. Primm, Jr. Survived by: son, Terry (Linda) Primm; brother, Arthur Byrd (Maudie) Johnson; sisters, Judy (George) Sweeney, Sarah Jean Johnson and Linda (Ron) Allums; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and other loving family members. Funeral services will be held...
Elmarie Barnes
Nov 14, 2018
Elmarie Barnes, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away November 14, 2018. Born September 9, 1931 in Leachville, AR to the late James T. & Rosa Lee Sims Merritt. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Barnes and numerous brothers and sisters. Elmarie was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Her two most cherished roles were being a...
Charles Sargent, Jr.
Nov 13, 2018
Charles Michael Sargent, Jr., age 73 passed away peacefully November 13, 2018. Born and raised in New York City, NY. Honorable veteran of the U.S. Navy. Moved to Franklin as manager of the John Hancock Ins. Co. He then started his State Farm Ins. Co. in Green Hills in 1975. He became Williamson County Commissioner in the Grassland Community while...
Rebecca Theckston
Nov 12, 2018
Rebecca Jean Theckston, age 83 of Lewisburg, TN passed away November 12, 2018. Born in White House, TN to the late Frazier Sr. & Bertie Swaw Albert. Preceded in death by her husband, William Theckston and brother, George Albert. Survived by sons, James (Gail) Mayhugh and Stephen (Cheryl) Mayhugh; brothers, Frazier Albert, Thomas Albert, Jerry Albert, Sam Albert and John...
Early Golden
Nov 11, 2018
Early Golden, Jr. age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away November 11, 2018. Early loved to work in the yard and tried his hand in the garden each year, he also enjoyed fishing. Early devoted himself to his family and especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt and Louise Golden; son, Donnie Golden; daughters, Bonnie...
Ruby Maxwell
Nov 11, 2018
Ruby Jean Tomlin Maxwell, age 81 passed away peacefully November 11, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a transportation aide with Williamson County School System where she assisted with special needs children. She loved to fish with her family. She enjoyed watching Nascar races. Ruby, "Granny" was a loving mother and grandmother and had a graceful smile...
Nina Johnson
Nov 10, 2018
Nina Emily Johnson, age 21 of Franklin, TN passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2018. She was a 2016 graduate of Centennial High School. Nina was proud to be a sister of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and had fun mixing with her Fraternity Brothers at Sigma Alpha Epsilon. She loved her tailgate parties, Preds hockey, horse racing, sunny beaches, New York...

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...
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