Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Lillian McBride
Nov 13, 2017
Lillian Moran McBride, age 100 of Franklin, TN passed away November 13, 2017. Lillian was a longtime member of Bethlehem U.M.C. She is preceded in death by her husband, George F. McBride; parents, Sam H. and Ruby Cox Moran; brothers, Bill, Alex, Sam and Mack Moran. Survived by step-daughter, Carolyn (Leon) Clewis of Maryland Heights, MO; three step grandchildren, five...

Jane Walker
Nov 12, 2017
Jane Prather Walker, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away November 12, 2017. Jane is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Walker and parents, Hugh and Martha Prather. Survived by her loving daughters, Mary Jane (Ricky) Miller, Martha (Hal) Greer and Ginny (Alan) Barnes; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 1:00PM Friday, November...
Dawn Offutt
Nov 12, 2017
Dawn Rivers Offutt, age 48 of Franklin, TN. passed away November 12, 2017. Graduate of the University of Maryland, then received her masters from McDaniel College. Dawn formerly taught in Charles County, Maryland. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ann Roth Rivers. Survived by her loving children, Maravel and Case Offutt; father, Jim Rivers; brother, Michael Howard (Jennifer)...

Odessa Spears
Nov 11, 2017
Odessa Mae Spears, age 66 of Franklin, TN passed away November 11, 2017. Survived by: husband, Doug Spears; son, Chris Harris; brother, Joe Dowell; sister, Izella King; grandchildren, Jonathan Harris and ___. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Monday, November 13, 2017 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Danny Wise officiating. Interment Williamson Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve...
James Tomlin
Nov 10, 2017
James Elmer "Jimmy" Tomlin, Jr., age 78 of Thompson's Station, TN passed away November 10, 2017. Preceded in death by son, Randall Tomlin; daughter, Alisa Tomlin; mother, Olie Harper (James R.) Tomlin; father, James Elmer (Margaret) Tomlin; brothers, Mike Tomlin and Butch Tomlin. Survived by: wife, Peggy Tomlin; daughters, Jaime (Bennie) Street and Michelle (John) Nagle; grandchildren, Jody Street, Tristen...
Clarence Sawyer
Nov 10, 2017
Clarence Raymond Sawyer, Sr. age 95 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2017. Raymond was born in Davidson County, TN. A WWII Veteran of the US Army and a longtime resident of Franklin, TN. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anneda Pearl Sawyer; daughter, Francis Anne Powers; father, Clarence C....
William Cude, Jr.
Nov 8, 2017
William James "Bill" "Bluespot" Cude, Jr. It is with great sadness that the family of William J. Cude, Jr. announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the age of 69. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Janice Garrett Cude, daughter Erica Cude (Matt) Montgomery and grandson, Will. Preceded in death by parents,...
Michael Hale
Nov 7, 2017
Michael "Mike" Steven Hale, age 60 of Franklin, TN. passed away suddenly November 7, 2017. Mike had retired from General Motors after 30+ years. He was an avid target shooter and had received a distinguished marksmanship medal. After retirement he helped as a gunsmith at Ted's Sporting Goods in Columbia. By trade Mike was a craftsman who loved to work...
Virginia Chism
Nov 6, 2017
Virginia Biddle Chism, 77, of Arrington, Tennessee passed away November 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father William E. Biddle and mother Marion A. Biddle of Anniston, Alabama and a brother William Michael Biddle of Temple Terrace, Florida. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Walter D. Chism of Arrington, Tennessee, sons Russell W. Chism...
Robert Valentino
Nov 6, 2017
Robert "Bob" Arthur Valentino, age 80 of Brentwood, TN passed away November 6, 2017 at his home. Born in Hartford, CT to the late Guido & Jenny Neff Valentino. He was a veteran of the US Army. Bob was a sales representative for Baldwin Steel and a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of...
Nathaniel Durham
Nov 6, 2017
Nathaniel Bryce "Nate" Durham, age 20, of Spring Hill, TN passed away November 6, 2017. He was a landscaper who loved working with plants. He was active in sports throughout his life, and his passion was playing football while attending Summit High School. His infectious laugh and smile will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived...
Donald Curtis
Nov 5, 2017
Donald Ray Curtis, age 66, of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away on November 5, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Flora Virginia Ramsey Curtis and Robert Eli Curtis. He is survived by wife, Margaret Curtis; son, Donald Ray Curtis, Jr.; daughters, Kimberly Curtis (Jon) Stotler, Jessica Harper Curtis; brothers, Bobby (Mary Ann) Curtis, David (Arlene) Curtis, Johnny (Tammy) Curtis...
Rose Bennett
Nov 5, 2017
Bennett, Rose Mae Brown, age 86, of Arrington, TN went home to be with her Lord on Sunday Nov. 5, 2017. Born in Putnam County, TN. Rose, along with her husband Gene owned and operated Edison Vacuum in Nashville, TN for over 55years and also Roseland Farm in Arrington, TN. She was a member of the Nolensville First Baptist Church...
David Matteson
Nov 5, 2017
David "Byrne" Matteson, age 78 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Byrne was born in Trinidad, CO., on November 24, 1938, son of the late John Theodore (Ted) & Helen O'Byrne Matteson. He grew up in Walsenburg, CO. and then Palisade, CO., graduating from Palisade High School. He received a Business...
Connie Gilreath
Nov 4, 2017
Connie Wayne Gilreath passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home in Franklin, TN from complications of carcinoma at the age of 76. Wayne was a Chattanooga, TN native and the son of Joseph Arthur and Nettie Louise Daniels Gilreath. He graduated from Chattanooga City High School class of 1959. He had spent time as a young adult volunteering...
Frances Ingraham
Nov 4, 2017
Ingraham, Frances Rose, age 85, of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4, 2017 after a long struggle with dementia. Visitation: Tuesday, November 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the parlor at Tap Root Farm, 4099 Clovercroft Road, Franklin, TN. Celebration of Life: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 in the chapel at Church of The City, 828 Murfreesboro...
Lt. Drolick, Sr.
Nov 4, 2017
Lt. Col (Ret.) Fred Michael Drolick Sr., age 77 of Collinwood, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away November 4, 2017. Member of the Latter Day Saints Church in Lawrenceburg, TN. Retired veteran of the U.S. Army where he served for 32 years. Vietnam War helicopter pilot. Founder and First Commander of Collinwood American Legion Post 254. Volunteer driver for...
James IV
Nov 3, 2017
Hess, James Preston IV, age 28, died Friday Nov 3, 2017 at his residence in Franklin, TN. Preston was Born in Chattanooga, TN and moved to Franklin when he was very young. He was 2007 Graduate of Centennial High School here in Williamson County. After High School he went to work for Home Depot in Franklin where he was a...
Michael Edwards
Nov 3, 2017
Michael "Fuzzy" Woodrow Edwards, age 25, of Columbia, TN entered into rest on November 3, 2017. A graduate of Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, TN. He is survived by his father, Michael W. Edwards (Linda); mother, Sharon Orange (Mark); grandmother, Jo Anne Maddux (William Frank); brother, Hughston Bennett (Hollye); sister, Tiffany Edwards; step-sister, Angel Lane (Brandon). Funeral Service will...
Michael Edwards
Nov 3, 2017
Michael "Fuzzy" Woodrow Edwards, age 25, of Columbia, TN entered into rest on November 3, 2017. A graduate of Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, TN. He is survived by his father, Michael W. Edwards (Linda); mother, Sharon Orange (Mark); grandmother, Jo Anne Maddux (William Frank); brother, Hughston Bennett (Hollye); sister, Tiffany Edwards; step-sister, Angel Lane (Brandon). Funeral Service will...
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