Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Patricia Murdoch
Nov 2, 2017
Patricia Ann Murdoch, age 85, of Fairview, TN after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Mrs. Murdoch was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Roy Murdoch, by her sister Jane Holtz of Gallatin, TN., her brother George Roslund of Lockport, NY. and her parents George and Mildred Frears Roslund of Buffalo, NY. She is survived by her...
Annette Hensley
Oct 31, 2017
Annette Hensley, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2017. Annette was born on March 22, 1938 to the late Vinson and Essie Henderson. Originally from Shamrock, OK, she spent most of her life in Richmond, VA before relocating to Franklin, TN. Affectionately known as "Gummy" to her family, she is survived by her devoted husband of...
James Haggar
Oct 30, 2017
James Thomas "Jim" Haggar January 11, 1950 - October 30, 2017 James Thomas "Jim" Haggar departed this world for a better destination on October 30, 2017. He was born to Thomas and Lydia Pauline (Spicer) Hager in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 11, 1950. The second of four children, Jim spent his early childhood in Donelson, Tennessee, before moving to Old...
Jean Inman
Oct 30, 2017
Mrs. Jean Burns Inman, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away October 30, 2017 at Williamson Medical Center. Mrs. Inman was a retired kindergarten teacher of 25 years for Metropolitan Board of Education. She was also a proud long-time member of Church of The City in Franklin, TN where she taught a ladies Sunday school class for many years. Mrs....
Joyce Fountain
Oct 29, 2017
Joyce Burdette Fountain, age 70 of the Leipers Fork Community passed away October 29, 2017. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Clyde & Stella Burdette. Joyce was a cook for several years at the Country Boy Restaurant and Toby's Chicken Kitchen. What she loved most, was loving and caring for all her special children that she raised...
Frederick Clements
Oct 29, 2017
Frederick "Rick" Raymond Clements, age 54 of Cottontown, TN formerly of Williamson County passed away October 29, 2017 at his home. He is preceded in death by his brother, Brian Brown and grandparents, Claude & Robbie Brown. Survived by mother, Bettie C. Cartwright of Cottontown, TN formerly of Williamson County; aunts, Maria Brown of Franklin, TN and Mary Margaret (H.G.)...

Milton Beard
Oct 29, 2017
Milton Ray Beard, age 59 of Franklin, TN passed away October 29, 2017. Milton loved to work puzzles, but his passion was art. His memory will be passed on through his drawings and paintings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lenora Beard; sister, Anna Beard Holt and Hazel Beard Holt; brother, Paul Jefferson Beard and Elvin...

Michael Williams
Oct 29, 2017
Michael Leon "Little Mike" Williams, age 57 passed away October 29, 2017 in his home due to house fire in College Grove, TN. Mike was employed with Cordage Paper Co. for over 30 years. He was into all sports and was an avid softball player. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Josephine Williams. Survived by his...
Carole Barber
Oct 27, 2017
Carole Ann Barber died on October 27, 2017. Born on October 20, 1944, she was predeceased by her parents, Orvel C. and Enid Haney Barber. She is survived by her sons, John W. Chambers, Jr. M.D. (Melanie) of Franklin and Daniel H. Chambers J.D. (Amelia) of Birmingham, Alabama and her daughter Sarah K. Dillard (John) of Franklin. She is also...
Thomas Tomlinson
Oct 26, 2017
Thomas O. "Tommy" Tomlinson, age 61 of Franklin, TN passed away October 26, 2017. Member of Berea Church of Christ. Retired from Atmos Energy after 24 years of service. Also employed with Franklin Entertainment Center for 12 1/2 years. Tommy loved his family, work and of course loved his bowling and movies. Loved to travel with his family and they...
Roger Gower
Oct 25, 2017
Roger E. Gower, 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 in Nashua, New Hampshire. He married the love of his life Julia K. Gower in 1996 and they shared 21 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Nashville, Tennessee he was the son of F. E. "Gene" Gower and Mary Gower. Roger attended and graduated from the University of Mississippi...

Emmitt Brannon
Oct 25, 2017
Emmitt "Earl" Brannon, Jr., age 35 of Franklin, TN passed away October 25, 2017. Preceded in death by father, Emmitt Earl Brannon, Sr. and brother Michael Earl Brannon and Phillip Shane Brannon. Survived by: mother, Nancy Martin Brannon of Franklin, TN; soulmate, Colene Pewitt Brannon of Lyles, TN; sons, Johnathan Michael Brannon of Lyles, TN and William Caden Pewitt of...
Peter Chrustschoff
Oct 24, 2017
Peter Alexander von Chrustschoff, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away on October 24, 2017. Born in Kaiserslauten, Germany to the late Sergius and Bertha Bluemich von Chrustschoff. Also preceded in death by his sister, Ingeborg von Chrustschoff von Weber (Ulrich) and grandson, Maxim Crawford. He leaves behind his wife, Lois A. von Chrustschoff; daughters, Barbara (Mauro) DiFazio and Doris...
Michael Szilagyi
Oct 23, 2017
Michael Joseph Szilagyi, age 56 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away October 23, 2017 in Destin, Florida. He grew up in Pontiac, Illinois and graduated from Pontiac Township High School in 1979. He was a decorated combat veteran of the US Army's famed 82nd Airborne Division, where he was deployed on Operation Urgent Fury "the invasion of Grenada". He graduated Summa...
Judith Burger
Oct 23, 2017
Judith Carole Burger, age 72 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2017. Judy was born in Chicago, IL, on August 20, 1945, daughter of the late Richard Polk & Elizabeth Polk. Survivors include her daughters, Jackie Cook & Cynthia (Chuck) Hawkins; sister, Paulette McMahon; grandchildren, Vickie (Bobby) Stinson, Tommie (Alicia) Newcome, Makenzie...
Laura Logan
Oct 22, 2017
Laura Fair Wilson Logan, age 97, of Franklin, TN. passed away October 22, 2017. She was a devoted mother who loved her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Otey Logan; parents, James and Bama Wilson; siblings, James Wilson, Nettie B. Wilson Johnson, Effie Maude Wilson Logan, Annie Bell Wilson Howell, Clara Mae Wilson Rust and Dorothy...
Margaret Herbert
Oct 20, 2017
Margaret Louise Herbert, age 90, departed this life on Friday, Oct 20, 2017 while in her home at San Diego, CA. She was born on Dec 5, 1926 to Irene Sawyer Pierce and Robert Otis Pierce, both deceased. Mrs. Herbert was a doctor's receptionist, a Pink Lady at Williamson Co Hospital, volunteered at the Franklin Library, a Girl Scout leader,...
Robert Tomlin
Oct 18, 2017
Robert Oakley Tomlin, age 61 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away October 18, 2017. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Williamson County. Robert is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sue Tomlin. He is survived by his father, Logan Oakley Tomlin; brother, Barry Tomlin; sister, Mary Dianne Tomlin; uncle, John Lee Tomlin; aunts, Jean Ann Watkins...
Donald Caulkins, Sr.
Oct 18, 2017
Donald Stuart Caulkins, Sr., age 82 of Brentwood, TN passed away October 18, 2017. Retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. Practiced law for 30 years. Survived by: wife of 57 years, Yvonne Poynor Caulkins; sons, Donald Stuart Caulkins Jr. and William Gregory (Lynne Harper) Caulkins; grandchildren, Caitlin Caulkins (Evan) Mitzel, Rachel Christine Caulkins and Rebecca...
Irene Mitchell
Oct 17, 2017
Irene Poteete Mitchell, age 69 of College Grove, TN passed away October 17, 2017 at her residence with her family around her. Retired machine operator with Nu-Kote. Also worked with Living and Learning with Mary Ann Newcome for many years that helped families in need. Preceded in death by husband, William L. Mitchell; son, Raymond D. Mitchell; parents, Dick and...
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