Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Clifton Sledge
Aug 6, 2018
Clifton Wade Sledge, age 80 longtime resident of Franklin, TN passed away August 6, 2018 after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. As a native of Franklin, TN he was dedicated to his community. He was active in the city and served as Alderman from 1979 - 1986. He worked diligently in that capacity when Franklin was just...
Charles Davis
Aug 6, 2018
Colonel Charles Robert "Rob" Davis, age 76 of College Grove, TN passed away August 6, 2018. He retired after 28 years of service from the U.S. Marine Corps. Survived by: wife, Jacqueline Crandall Davis; sons, Charles Bradford (Ann-Marie) Davis, John Robert Davis, Jeffrey Scott (Sherri Armstrong) Davis and Michael Christopher (Marie) Davis; daughter, Michelle Kristen Davis; grandchildren, Mason, Connor, Ciara,...
Garry Kennedy
Aug 4, 2018
Garry E. Kennedy, 72, died on July 23, 2018, of complications from an autoimmune disease in Sun City Center, Fla. He and his wife of 52 years, Mary Margaret "Peggy" Kanaley Kennedy, had retired there from Franklin several years ago. The Kennedys were active in local civic affairs and may be best remembered for their roles as Father and Mrs....
Charles Hatcher
Aug 3, 2018
Charles Michael "Mike" Hatcher, age 63 of Columbia, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN passed away August 3, 2018. He was a retired tow motor operator with CPS. Member of New Life Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Warren "Tilly" Sullivan and father, Milton Hatcher. Survived by: brothers, Ricky (Annie) Hatcher and Larry Hatcher; niece, Shanna Hatcher;...
Grover Drake
Aug 3, 2018
Grover Darnel Drake, age 79 of Bon Aqua, TN passed away August 3, 2018 at Tri-Star Horizon Hospital in Dickson, TN. Born in Giles County, TN to the late Frank & Gladys Drake. Grover retired from the Street Department for the City of Franklin. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Eleaise Gibson Drake; sister, Linda...
Peggy Cooper
Aug 3, 2018
Peggy Delores Cooper, age 84 of Nashville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 3, 2018. Peggy was born in Nashville, TN on July 31, 1934, daughter of the late Claude, Sr. & Sally Locke. She was preceded in death by her Sons, James H. Cooper, Jr. & Mark Sterling Cooper. Survivors include her son, Michael...
Hillard Holt, Jr.
Aug 3, 2018
Hillard Ellis Holt, Jr. age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away August 3, 2018. Member of Heritage Church of Christ. He retired as Vice President of Operations from SunTrust Bank, formerly Third National Bank in Nashville. Ellis was also a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Preceded in death by parents, Hillard & Margaret Holt and brother in-law,...
George Bruce
Aug 2, 2018
George Quincy Bruce, age 43 of Lebanon, TN passed away August 2, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Larry and Sheila Bennett Bruce. Survived by: wife, Sharon Bruce; sons, Spencer McClure and Gavin Bruce; brother, Jody Wayne Bruce and sister, Susan Bennett Green; stepchildren, Quinton (Frances) Young and Eliza Anglin; five step grandchildren; mothers of his children, Sherry Buford and...
Naomi Lewis
Jul 31, 2018
Naomi Raye Lewis, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away July 31, 2018. Born in Quebeck, TN to the late W.S. & Josie McCormick. She retired from White Stag in Murfreesboro, TN. Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Ernest Lewis, Sr.; daughter in-law, Deneen Lewis and sister, Roberta McCormick. Survived by son, Herbert Lewis, Jr.; grandchild, Michael...
Robert Greene, Sr.
Jul 31, 2018
Robert Nolen "Bobby" Greene, Sr., age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away July 31, 2018. He was a graduate of Duncan Preparatory School. Former professional baseball player as pitcher with Boston Red Sox organization. Former President of Canada Dry Bottling Company of Nashville and partner of Greene Double Cola. He served as a deputy Chief of Staff for the TN...
Fred Greer
Jul 31, 2018
Fred Lee Greer, age 90, of Ooltewah passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in a local hospital. He was born August 5, 1927 in Ridgley, Tennessee to the late William Fred & Maysel Chamberlain Greer. He was a United States Army Air Force veteran. Mr. Greer was retired from United Homes after more than 15 years of service. He was...
Linda Thomason
Jul 28, 2018
Linda Goodman Thomason, age 70 of Thompson Station, TN, formerly of Lake City, TN, passed away on July 28, 2018. She attended the University of Tennessee and was formerly the CEO at The Doug Jeffords Company. Linda was born to the late James Goodman and Thelma Terry Goodman. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Mack Thomason....
Joseph Johnson, Sr.
Jul 27, 2018
Joseph D. Johnson, Sr., age 80 of Thompson Station, TN a very special man passed away July 27, 2018. Joseph D. Johnson was a person who helped so many people but he never wanted anyone to know about it. His family often only found out about his good deeds by accident or from the people he helped. Left to remember...
Lindsley Rader, Jr.
Jul 27, 2018
Lindsley "Junior" Wiley Rader, Jr., age 80 of Columbia, TN formerly of Franklin,TN passed away Friday July 27, 2018. He was born in Williamson County, TN and was retired from Consolidated Freight. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lindsley Wiley Rader, Sr., and Mary Julia Crouch Rader as well as his loving wife, Beverley Jackson Rader. Survived by,...
Ian Rutledge
Jul 25, 2018
Ian Thomas Rutledge, age 25 of Ridgewood, NY went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Ian was born in Nashville, TN on June 8, 1993, to Thomas & the late Laraine Rutledge. He is preceded in the death by his mother, Laraine Rutledge and his grandparents, Robert Gayle Rutledge, Lawrence Connor, and Joan (Connor) James....
Andrew Johnson
Jul 24, 2018
Andrew Roland Johnson, age 87 of Franklin passed away July 24, 2018. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking, making cigar box guitars and other wood novelties. He worked for over 25 years at Consumer Tractor in Franklin and Full Service Equipment in Triune. He was a member of Leipers Fork Primitive Baptist Church. Preceded...
Matthew Weil
Jul 23, 2018
Matthew Philip Weil, age 27 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away July 23, 2018. He was a graduate of Centennial High School in 2009 and attended Columbia State Community College. He worked at Sprouts Farmers Market. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Raymond Siclare and Donald Weil; brother, Andrew Weil. Survived by: parents, Michael and Doreen Weil of...
Dr. Roark, Sr.
Jul 23, 2018
Dr. John Hamilton Roark, Sr., age 65, of Franklin, TN, and Cadiz, KY, passed on Monday, July 23, 2018. Dr. Roark was born in Helena, AR, on February 23, 1953, son of the late Charles and Mary Roark. John Roark practiced General Surgery in Hopkinsville, KY for 25 years. In retirement he enjoyed fishing and traveling. Survivors include his loving...
Donna Cottingham
Jul 23, 2018
Donna Jean Cottingham passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by friends and family, July 23rd, 2018. Donna is survived by her sons, Todd Cottingham and Chad Cottingham; her daughter, Kristen Davis; her brother, Phil Gaston and her grandchildren. Donna is remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, cherished friend, and as a doting and proud grandmother- "Nonnie." Donna touched...
Lanham Preston
Jul 23, 2018
Lanham Turney "L.T." Preston, 71, died on July 23, 2018. Born in Lebanon, TN, on November 11, 1946, the child of Felix Turney Preston, deceased, and Reba Jewell Howell Preston Sheetz (Charles). He was a 1964 graduate from Lebanon High School and received a BS Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. His career was spent in sales and sales management...
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