Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Matthew James Lega
Feb 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Matthew “Matt” Lega, who left this world on February 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Matt’s strength, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched everyone who knew him.
Born on October 8, 1975, Matt’s life was filled with passion and creativity. His love for music was unmatched—his vast collection of CDs was a...
Glendra Chapman Thompson
Feb 2, 2025
Glendra Lavonne Chapman Thompson, age 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 2, 2025, in Franklin, TN. She was born March 12,1957, in Nashville, TN. She grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1975. Glendra attended Nashville State Community College.
Glendra spent much of her childhood at Radnor Lake, where her grandmother, "Mrs....
Geneva Lynne Vance
Feb 2, 2025
Geneva Lynne Vance, age 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1935, in Columbia, KY, to the late Ruby Loy and Zeno Lawhorn.
A devoted wife, mother, and sister, Geneva dedicated her life to her family. She was a loving homemaker who found joy in caring for those around her. She cherished...
Susan Marie (Floate) Adkins
Feb 1, 2025
Susan Marie (Floate) Adkins, 65, of Franklin, TN, passed away at her home on February 1, 2025. She was born in Flint, MI, to the late Robert Floate and Georgia Ryal Floate O’Callaghan.
Susan was a stay-at-home mom for many years, and being the caregiver for her family was really who she was. She spent years in Florida caring for her...
Gary “Rube” Steven Rubenstein
Feb 1, 2025
Gary “Rube” Steven Rubenstein, age 72 of Brentwood, TN, passed away on February 1, 2025, at home with his family by his side. He was born in Newton, MA to the late Willard Rubenstein and Shirley Rubenstein.
Gary received a B.A. from Purdue University in 1973, continuing his education at the Vanderbilt School of Law, obtaining a J.D. in 1977, where...
Roger Wayne Thomas
Jan 31, 2025
Mr. Roger Wayne Thomas, 63, of Brentwood, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 31, 1961, to Cecil and Reva Thomas.
Roger, born in Chattanooga and having lived in Nashville for over 30 years, was a graduate of McCallie School and held a degree in Finance from the University of...
Todd Nichols Farr
Jan 30, 2025
Todd Nichols Farr, age 60, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late James Louis Farr and the late Natalie Leone Todd Farr. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Brentwood, Tennessee at a very early age. He was a special member of many different communities throughout...
William Harrison Mullin Jr.
Jan 29, 2025
William Harrison Mullin Jr., age 70, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born in Columbus, GA, to the late William Harrison Sr. and Gloria Cartledge.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, William had a deep love for the outdoors and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and golfing. A passionate Auburn fan, he never missed the chance to cheer...
Nancy Marie Hill
Jan 29, 2025
Nancy Hill was a life-long resident of Nashville, TN, most recently residing at Maristone of Providence in Mt. Juliet, TN. She passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on January 29th at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Nancy Marie Smith was born November 7, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a member of the East Nashville community where she was baptized...
John Tyree "J.T." Langley
Jan 29, 2025
John Tyree “J.T.” Langley, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away January 29, 2025. He was a native of Williamson County, TN and graduated from Franklin High School. He was a sales representative in the hardware industry for over sixty years. J.T. loved music and was one of the founding members of the Williamson County Bluegrass Band. He enjoyed gardening...
Julia Marie Evans
Jan 28, 2025
Julia Marie Chambers Evans, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Abe’s Garden Community in Nashville. A native of Chapmanville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lon Chambers, Sr., and the late Bessie Marie Johnson. She spent her career in the advertising industry. She was a faithful member of Church of the City. She...
Mary "Moochie" F. Starkey
Jan 27, 2025
Mary “Moochie” Frances Starkey, age 77 of Primm Springs, TN passed away January 27, 2025. She was born in Rockingham, NC to the late Walter & Lilly Bondurant. Mary was of the Methodist faith. She was a beautician early in life, and became a homemaker once her children were born. Mary was a wonderful caretaker, caring for members of her...
Judith Rector Clayton
Jan 27, 2025
Judith Rector “Judy” Clayton, age 82, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Somerby of Franklin. A native of Greer, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lewis L. Rector and the late Maudia Upton Rector. She was associated with Merle Norman Cosmetics and she also owned and operated “The Country Closet” in Abbeville,...
Michael "Mike" Allen Smith
Jan 26, 2025
Mike Smith, 60, of Arrington, passed away on January 26th.
Mike was born in Morenci, MI to Harold A. Smith and Sandra K. Dominique in August of 1964. Mike grew up in Deerfield, MI. In his youth he showed calves through 4H from 10 years old until his high school graduation and loved to share stories from all those years at...
Anne Trabue Rutherford
Jan 26, 2025
Anne Trabue Rutherford died January 26, 2025. She was 101. She was preceded in death by her parents, George O’Bryan Trabue and Harriette Morton Baugh Trabue, her brother, George O’Bryan Trabue Jr., sister Lucinda Bryan Trabue Jamison and grandson Samuel Justin Street.
Anne was a proud descendant of three of the area’s pioneering families—Trabue, Baugh and Nichol. Two ancestors served as...
William Marion Hay
Jan 26, 2025
William Marion “Bubba” Hay, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away January 26, 2025. Bubba was a native of Williamson County, TN and graduated from Franklin High School. His career began in the walking horse industry by training horses and a farrier. His love for horses and his influence by John Fowlkes at the Percy Warner Riding Academy led him...
William Jarand (Bill) Coyne
Jan 25, 2025
William Jarand (Bill) Coyne, 81 years old of Brentwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully into God’s care on January 25, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His wife Cathy was by his side. He also had been surrounded by his loving family all week.
William was born on December 2, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida to his mother Mildred Jarand Coyne, father...
Charles William Brown
Jan 25, 2025
Charles William Brown, better known as “Billy”, died on January 25, 2025 at the age of 89. Billy was born on June 30, 1935 in Franklin, Tennessee. He loved music, cars, and above all his family. He played the guitar and banjo and sang in the church choir (Johnson’s Chapel). Billy worked with his father, Wilson, at Wilson Brown and...
Marilyn K. Byrd
Jan 25, 2025
Marilyn K. Byrd, age 78 of Springfield, TN passed away on January 25, 2025 in Nashville, TN. She was born in Allen Park, MI to the late Edgar and LeaVerne Burton. Marilyn dedicated 45 years working in the medical transcription field. She was a proud U.S. Navy spouse to her husband Michael. In her free time, she loved line dancing...
Billy Lee Williams
Jan 24, 2025
Billy Lee Williams, a retired truck driver with over 40 years of dedicated service at Kroger, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. As a remarkable member of his community, Billy was not only known for his longstanding career but also for his outstanding skills as a baseball player and his love for golf, embracing the joy...
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