Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Paul Leslie "Papaw" Mangrum
Oct 13, 2025
Paul Leslie “Papaw” Mangrum, age 70 of Centerville, TN formerly of the Burwood Community passed away October 13, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Paul was a devoted, true one-of-a-kind husband to his loving wife June, of 14 years, an exceptional father, role model and hero to his daughter Leslie Diana Mangrum Holland, Paul’s greatest treasures in life were his grandchildren,...
Timothy Samuel Ball
Oct 12, 2025
Timothy Samuel “Tim” Ball, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away October 12, 2025. He was a 1973 graduate of Franklin High School. Tim retired from the Williamson County Sheriff Department as a Crossing Guard at several county schools. Earlier in his career, he was a warehouse supervisor with Watkins Company in Brentwood. He was an avid fisherman and loved...
Kenneth Carl Springer
Oct 12, 2025
Kenneth Carl Springer, 84, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 surrounded by family in Nashville, Tennessee.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ken and his family spent significant time in Peoria, Illinois and Ontario, Canada while he was on assignment with Caterpillar Tractor prior to settling to Nashville in 1981 to help establish their Financial Services division.
Ken spent over 40 years with...
Jane Elizabeth Bryant
Oct 12, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Bryant, age 80, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Mildred Abernathy and James Harold Orr.
Jane lived a life full of adventure and joy. She worked as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. Of all the places she visited, Hawaii held a special place in...
Alexine Wilkerson
Oct 11, 2025
Alexine Wilkerson, age 85, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. She was born in Nashville on May 11, 1940, to the late Lula Turner and Benjamin Russell Wilkerson Sr.
Alexine grew up in Franklin and attended Harpeth Hall before continuing her education at the University of Mississippi. Following college, she began a remarkable career in public relations...
Flora Jean Law Williams
Oct 11, 2025
Flora Jean Law Williams, age 91, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on October 11, 2025. She was born in Williamson County to the late Laura Peach and Ernest Lofton.
Flora Jean was the Administrator and Co-owner of the former Lofton Nursing Home in Franklin, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Dennis Law, Dan Crutcher,...
Braeden Alexander Koserski
Oct 9, 2025
Braeden Alexander Koserski
Jul 2, 2003 - Oct 9, 2025
Braeden is survived by his Parents, Maik and Chantelle Koserski; Brother, Shaun Koserski (Kaylee); Grandparents, Lois Malaga (Steve), Gil Walker (Debbie), Peter and Brigitte Koserski; Aunt, Shelly Walker; Dawn Daman; Uncle, Rev. Gilbert Walker Jr.; Uncle, Chris and Kathy Koserski; Cousins, Ellie, Nian and Lily, and extended family and friends.
Braeden earned his...
Michael Clifton Farmer
Oct 7, 2025
Michael Clifton Farmer, born on July 5, 1946, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully in Franklin, Tennessee, on October 7, 2025. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a man deeply admired for his integrity and contributions to both family and community.
A proud alumnus of Georgia Tech, Michael earned his Masters of Business, a testament to...
Elizabeth Jane Bishop
Oct 7, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Comer Bishop (Betsy)
January 7th, 1953 – October 7th, 2025
72 years old
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our mother, Betsy Bishop of Thompson’s Station, TN. With her husband by her side, she peacefully passed away at her home on the morning of Tuesday, October 7th.
Betsy was a devoted wife to Tony for 54 years, and a loving...
Laila Rose Santiago
Oct 6, 2025
Laila Rose Santiago, age 18 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away on October 6, 2025 in Williamson County.
Laila Rose Santiago was born on September 10, 2007, in Joliet, Illinois, to Jennifer Rodriguez and Ramon Santiago. She was lovingly raised by her mother and father, Jennifer and Miguel Rodriguez, alongside her four siblings.
A bright and motivated student, Laila attended Summit High...
Kimiyo Murata-Soraci
Oct 3, 2025
Kimiyo Murata-Soraci, a distinguished philosopher and beloved educator, passed away on October 3, 2025, in Brentwood,, at the age of 75. Born on October 25, 1949, in Osaka, Japan, Kimiyo dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and the nurturing of minds.
Kimiyo earned her Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD), which marked the beginning of a profound and impactful career as...
Mary Ruth Gentry Herbert
Oct 2, 2025
Mary Ruth Gentry Herbert, lovingly known as “Ruthie,” age 95, of Franklin, TN passed away October 2, 2025. She was born in Triune, TN to the late E.B. and Eugenia Gentry on February 27, 1930. Ruthie lived a long and beautiful life marked by faith, love, and joy. She was happiest tending to her flower garden, traveling, strolling through shops,...
Joyce Nicole Jennette Cummins
Oct 1, 2025
Joyce Nicole Jennette Cummins passed away on October 1, 2025 in Columbia, TN.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Terry Jennette; aunt, Elizabeth Jennette; brother, Ryan Jennette; great-grandparents, Geneva and Joe Lige Jennette; and her grandparents, Robert and Vivian Crafton.
Left to cherish Nicole's memory are her husband, John Alan Cummins; parents, Terry Lee Jennette, Juanita Joyce Jennette, Nelda Kaye...
Alma Carolyn Fox Gossett
Oct 1, 2025
Alma Carolyn Fox Gossett, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away October 1, 2025 at NHC at the Trace – Waypoint with family by her side. Alma was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Franklin Pierce Fox and Esther Vaughn Fox. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, James Wesley Gossett, Sr., sons,...
Sandra "Sandy" Jane Bruce Hampton
Sep 30, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Jane (Bruce) Hampton
August 15, 1936 – September 30, 2025
Family and friends will celebrate the legacy of Sandra Jane Hampton on Monday, October 6, 2025, with visitation beginning at 11 AM and a service of commemoration commencing at 1 PM at Williamson Memorial Chapel in Franklin, TN. The family will facilitate a private burial at a later date.
On Tuesday...
Kathryn Amadee Holt Ryan
Sep 30, 2025
Kathryn Amadee Holt Ryan, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away September 30, 2025. She was born in Franklin to the late Horace and Prudence Holt on July 14, 1942. She was a lifelong resident of Franklin and she retired from Apcom after 25 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her son, Thomas Lee Ryan; sister,...
Phillis Hesseltine
Sep 30, 2025
Phillis Hesseltine, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away September 30, 2025. Phillis was a native of Williamson County and graduated from Franklin High School. She worked at Jamison Bedding, Georgia Boot and also Metro Water Works as accounts payable clerk. After retirement, she was a substitute teacher for Franklin Special School District for approximately fifteen years. Preceded in death...
Edgar Dye "Smitty" Smith
Sep 28, 2025
USAF Col. Edgar Dye Smith, November 20, 1926—September 28, 2025
Edgar Dye “Smitty” Smith lived the life we read about in history books. A true member of the Greatest Generation, he grew up on a subsistence farm during the Depression and his family’s dedication to education created a path that launched his future into the stratosphere.
Smitty was a wise, kind man...
Brenda L. Henry
Sep 27, 2025
Brenda L. Henry, age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away September 27, 2025. Brenda was a native of Williamson County, TN. She worked with Black and Decker for 26 years until they moved out of Franklin. She retired from Williamson County Bus System and was the attendant assisting and loving the challenged children. She was a member of Franklin Community...
Joseph H. Walker, IV
Sep 25, 2025
Joseph H. Walker IV, (born April 2, 1981), passed away at the age of 44 on September 25, 2025 after cardiac arrest and a fall in his home in Franklin, TN.
Joseph spent his early years in Ripley, Tennessee, before moving to Williamson County. He was a graduate of Brentwood Academy and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
He was a kind-hearted person...
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