Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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James Wright
Mar 3, 2017
James "J.W." Wallace Wright, age 78 of College Grove, TN passed away March 3, 2017. Preceded in death by daughters, Tammy Wright and Lisa Wright; sister, Elaine Carrol and brother, Billy Wright. Survived by brothers, R.T. (Alien) Wright of Columbia, TN and Roy Wright of Franklin, TN; sister, Evelyn McMillan of Memphis, TN; grandson, Timothy (Jessica) Poteete of Lewisburg, TN...
Ann Moran
Mar 2, 2017
Ann Elizabeth Moran, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away March 2, 2017. Born in Williamson Co., TN in the same home where her father was born. Preceded in death by parents, James Walker & Emma Mai Fly Moran; sisters, Mary Jo Moran Whitefield and Jimmie Moran Knapton. Received her B.S. from MTSC (now MTSU) & Masters of Education from...
Robert Moore, Jr.
Feb 28, 2017
Mr. Robert N. "Bob" Moore Jr., age 82 of Franklin, passed away February 28, 2017, after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Franklin, and graduated from BGA in 1952 and from Vanderbilt in 1956. During his time at Vanderbilt, Bob worked as a reporter for The Tennessean. After graduating from Vanderbilt, he spent two years in the...
John Scruggs, Sr.
Feb 27, 2017
John Robert Scruggs, age 89 of Nolensville, TN passed away February 27, 2017 in Lewisburg, TN. Born in Williamson Co. TN to the late James Lewis & Geraldine Stevens Scruggs. He retired from the Williamson County Highway Department. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Scruggs. Survived by his sons, Ronnie Scruggs and John Robert Scruggs, Jr.; daughter, Mary Jane...
Walter Johnson Jr.
Feb 26, 2017
Walter "Frank" Johnson, Jr. age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away February 26, 2017. Veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam. He was the founder of Johnson's Lock & Key. Frank was the preacher at 7th Ave. Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Walter Sr. & Joyce Brewster Johnson and brother, Jerry Johnson. Survived by son, Jim...
Jerry Tate
Feb 26, 2017
Jerry Arliss Tate, age 77 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Jerry was born in Durant, OK, son to the late Charles & Anna Tate. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Fay Tate; children, Tina (Wayland) Thompson, Anita (Clyde) Bruce & Shannon (Richard) Hamilton; siblings, David Tate & Joann...
Gerald Goertz
Feb 25, 2017
Mr. Gerald Francis Goertz Sr., 83, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Gerry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 17, 1933, son of Harold T. Goertz and Rose M. Goertz. He graduated from Holy Cross High School, New Orleans, Louisiana in 1952, where he was a New Orleans All Prep football player. Gerry received...
Arturo Gonzalez-Mas
Feb 25, 2017
Arturo Gonzalez-Mas, age 93, of Franklin, TN passed away on February 25, 2017. Born in Puerto Rico to the late Arturo Gonzalez-Rivera and Georgina Mas-Lebron. He was a professor at the University of Puerto Rico for 48 years. Preceded in death by sister, Alma Gonzalez-Santiago. Survived by son, Jose (Celia) Gonzalez; daughter, Myrna Gonzalez-Longoria; brother, Anibal Gonzalez-Mas; sisters, Carmin Gonzalez-Mas...
John Francis
Feb 24, 2017
John A. Francis, age 92, of Franklin, TN passed away on February 24, 2017. Born in Pulaski, TN to the late John and Louise Francis. Retired electrical engineer with Ford Motor Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Peden Francis. Survived by sons, Phil (Pam) Francis, Gary (Gale) Francis and Mark Francis; daughter, Ann (Rick) Hancock; grandchildren, Sheralyn,...
Helen Gilbert
Feb 24, 2017
Helen Yvonne Gilbert, 52, passed away on February 24, 2017, after an extended battle with cancer, at the home of her sister in Franklin Tennessee, surrounded by the love of her family. Helen was born on January 6, 1965, the first born daughter of Benoit and Doris Gilbert. Helen spent the majority of her life in Southern California and followed...
Doris Forrest
Feb 21, 2017
Doris Ruth Forrest, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away February 21, 2017. Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, she attended Central High School, where she was captain of the Girls' Rifle Batallion, played softall and was named May Queen in 1945. Later married and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years,...
Ed DDS
Feb 21, 2017
Ed Cantrell DDS - age 64, resident of Texarkana, AR, born & raised in Nashville, TN, passed away on February 21, 2017. Known by those closest to him as Fast Eddie or Eddie Bob, Ed dedicated his life to the practice of improving other's quality of life through dentistry, laughter and steadfast compassion. An avid hobby enthusiast, staunch animal lover,...
David Damer
Feb 21, 2017
David L. "Dave" Damer, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away on February 21, 2017. He was a commercial photographer for over 30 years in middle Tennessee. An avid fisherman and gun enthusiast. He loved all animals. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents, Dr....
John Tormey
Feb 19, 2017
John Francis Tormey, age 80 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017. John was born in Long Island, NY, son to the late Thomas & Delia Tormey. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Tormey; children, John Keith Tormey & Keith Andrew Tormey. Survivors include his loving wife, Ann...
Lila Payne
Feb 18, 2017
Lila Beatrice Walker Payne, age 92 of Thompson's Station, TN passed away February 18, 2017. Member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Claude Elbert Payne, Sr. and grandchild, Michael Payne. Survived by: sons, Claude Jr., (Cynthia) Payne of Groveland, FL, Dennis Lee (Georgi) Payne of Gulf Breeze, FL and Charles David "Chuck" (Kathey) Payne of Thompson's...
Sallie Hooks
Feb 18, 2017
Sallie Emma Gale Hooks, age 72 of Burns, TN passed away February 18, 2017. Survived by: son, James W. (April Howell) Hooks; daughters, Patricia Du & Lynn (Frank Smith) Hooks; brother, Jimmy (Jackie) Phillips; sisters, Ethel Phillips & Sandra Crutcher; grandchildren, Chris (Sarah) Du, Matthew Du, Cory (Cate) Cowan & Jared Hooks; great grandchildren, Madison Hooks & Gavin Du and...
James Beasley
Feb 17, 2017
James Michael "Mike" Beasley, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away February 17, 2017. Survived by: wife of 53 years, Kay Beasley of Franklin, TN; son, Jamie (Julie) Beasley of Unionville, TN; daughter, Jennifer (Truman) Borntrager of Lyles, TN; brother, Jackie Beasley of Farmington, NM; sister, Linda Taliaferro of Lewisburg, TN; grandchildren, Jessica and Caitlin Beasley, Gus Gilreath and Emma...
Vincent Acquaviva
Feb 16, 2017
Vincent A. Acquaviva, age 78 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Vincent was born in Revere, MA on November 19, 1938, son to the late Vincent & Anne Acquaviva. Family man, accomplished golfer, CPA and friend. Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Sandy; children, Thomas (Janette), Paul (Susan), Maureen...
Benjamin Koepke
Feb 16, 2017
Benjamin Andrew "Ben" Koepke, age 36 of Spring Hill, TN passed away February 16, 2017. Ben recently went back to college at Columbia State Community College to pursue his Mechanical Engineering Degree. Survived by: wife, Lori Koepke; daughter, Emily Koepke; parents, Andy and Roxanne Koepke; sister, Becky Koepke; grandparents, Mary Lohr and Jim Dusek; father and mother in law, Harlan...
Sharon Boyd
Feb 16, 2017
Sharon Rochelle Stinson Boyd, age 63 of Williston, FL formerly of Franklin, TN passed away February 16, 2017. Preceded in death by her brother, Andy Stinson. Survived by: daughter, Angie (Scott) Goodman of Nolensville, TN; son, Oscar Wayne, Jr. "Bubba" (Brittany) Boyd; grandchildren, Dustin Goodman, Wesley Goodman, Kaitlin Boyd, McKenzie Mencer, Monika Mencer, Elexis Pinkard and Riley Boyd; brothers, Billy...
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