Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Keri Reed
Oct 14, 2018
Keri Ann Reed, age 33 of Franklin, Tn passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was an EMT/Dispatcher with the Ambulance Service in Davidson County, TN for several years. Preceded in death by father, Tommy Wayne Reed. Survived by: mother, Betty Reed of Franklin, TN; brothers, Ted (Dana) Traffanstedt of Spring Hill,TN and Benjy Reed of Franklin,...
Doris Eades
Oct 14, 2018
Doris Lee Eades, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away October 14, 2018. She was a member of Franklin Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer & Alma Grimm and her husband, Charles Eades. Survived by sons, Todd Eades and David (Don Coleman) Eades; daughter, Kathy Eades all of Franklin, TN. Funeral service will be 3:00PM Thursday,...
Carolyn Hobbs
Oct 14, 2018
Carolyn Sue Hobbs, age 63 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully on October 14, 2018 surrounded by her devoted and loving family. Carolyn was born on November 30, 1954 in Henderson, KY, and was the oldest of four children. Carolyn grew up in Evansville, IN and Nashville, where she met her husband, Glenn, and had two children; Amy and Andy....
Marlene Niznik
Oct 12, 2018
Marlene Louise Rowan Niznik, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away October 12, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Michael and Angela Rowan and son, Daniel Patrick Niznik. Survived by: husband of 62 years, John Niznik of Franklin, TN; sons, Mike (Sherri) Niznik of Franklin, TN and Mark (Sharon Wright) Niznik of Morehead City, NC; daughters, Kris (Tony) Morton of...
Richard Cochran, Jr.
Oct 11, 2018
Richard Ellis Cochran,Jr Richard "RICK" Cochran died peacefully on October 11,2018 at the age of 74, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Richard Ellis Cochran and his mother Doris Cochran Nelson and stepfather Elliot Nelson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jan Cochran. His son, Richard Ellis Cochran III RICH and...
Mary Morgan
Oct 10, 2018
Mary Mina Morgan - April 30, 1936-October 10, 2018. Born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, Mary Mina grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she graduated from West High School and the University of Tennessee. In college, Mary Mina was an active member of Chi Omega. Mary Mina and her husband, E. Allen Morgan, made their home in Nashville beginning in 1963. She...
Robert Ocker, Sr.
Oct 8, 2018
Robert "Bobby" Ocker, Sr. (80) born December 1st 1937 in Hagerstown, MD peacefully passed on Monday, October 8th, 2018 in Franklin, TN. Bobby is survived by wife of 33 years, Chantal, his son Robert "Bob" Ocker, Jr. (Denise); daughters Angie Juray and Theresa Perez; sisters Clearsey Nichols and Gloria Showalter; stepdaughter Carol Palkki-Sarna (Michael) and grandchildren, Ashley, Rachael and Hannah....
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...
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