Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Evelyn Edwina Ray
Jul 30, 2024
Edwina Ray was born on December 6, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee, and from that moment, the world grew a bit sweeter. She passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at the age of 73, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and treasured memories.
Despite her petite frame, Edwina was a force of strength and resilience, inspiring everyone fortunate enough to know...
Dr. Howard “Leo” Beale
Jul 29, 2024
Dr. Howard “Leo” Beale of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Services will be held on Friday, August 2, at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home at 3009 Columbia Avenue in Franklin. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. and the services will begin in the Chapel at the funeral...
James "Jay" William Terry Flatt
Jul 27, 2024
James William Terry Flatt, “Jay”, age 66, passed from this life on July 27, 2024. Jay was born and raised in Nashville, TN, to Mack Dean Flatt Jr. and Deanna June Davis.
Jay graduated McGavock High School and then began a 30 year career in cosmetology and also real estate. Jay loved music and was in a band where he played...
Brennan Alexander Salazar
Jul 26, 2024
Brennan Alexander Salazar, age 23 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away July 26, 2024. A graduate of Full Sail University, with a BS in Music Production, Brennan’s passion for music was evident to all who knew him. He admired the artistry of Tame Impala, Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, and Frank Ocean. His musical talents and eclectic...
Beverly M. Roberts
Jul 26, 2024
Beverly “Bev” Marie Roberts, 65, of Downtown Franklin, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2024 in her car at the driveway of her cherished home. The cause of death is currently unknown. Bev was born on October 20, 1958, in Nashville, TN, to the late Harry Wade Roberts and Rita Pigue Roberts. She was also predeceased by her beloved...
William Terry Comer
Jul 23, 2024
Terry Comer died peacefully at home in Franklin, Tennessee. Terry was born to Harriette Comer and William Comer on July 1, 1941. Terry was a lifelong resident of Nashville. Terry attended Litton High School in East Nashville, then moved to Washington DC with his mother and step-father, and graduated from Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA. Terry later received his...
Mark Steven Maynard
Jul 22, 2024
Mark Steven Maynard, known affectionately as Mark or “Marky Mark or MM” to his friends and family, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 22, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Born on February 22, 1963, in Syracuse, NY, Mark's zest for life and infectious laughter (or sarcasm) left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Mark was the...
Billy Dean Ray
Jul 22, 2024
After a short but valiant fight, Billy Dean Ray, age 66, succumbed to advanced lung cancer on Monday, July 22, in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Lou Ray; mother-in-law Johnie Carter; sister-in-law Veronica Bowman; nephew Nathan Bowman; niece Olivia Perry; great niece Elizabeth Anna Gross; & great nephews Lucus Kane Brewer, Andrew Neal...
Elizabeth Parks Gillett
Jul 22, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Parks Gillett passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 surrounded by her three girls.
She is survived by her devoted daughters Elizabeth (Kent) Sweatt, Jennifer Gillett and Emily ((Danny) Rosen and her grandchildren Jackson (Madeline) Sweatt, Caroline Sweatt and Grey Rosen.
Betty was born in Memphis, TN to the late Jack & Beth Parks. She grew up in Obion, TN...
Dorothy Ann Baskin
Jul 20, 2024
Dorothy Ann Baskin, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her residence. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was born on September 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Tucker and the late Sarah Fly Tucker. She was a wonderful homemaker and was very devoted to caring for her...
Thomas Preston Dalton
Jul 17, 2024
Thomas Preston Dalton, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at his residence. A native of Roanoke, Virginia, he was born on July 17, 1949, to the late Robert Dalton and the late Nancy McGuire Dalton. He spent his career as an HVAC technician. He was an avid reader and loved to work and take care of his...
Ruthie Mae Unger
Jul 16, 2024
Ruth (Ruthie) Mae Unger, age 86, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Ruth was born to the late Edward & Ruth (Melcher) Poppler on January 19, 1938, in Duluth, MN. Ruth lived most of her life in MN, ND, IL and the last 10 years in Franklin, TN. After graduating from High School, Ruth went...
Merry Ina Gerrish
Jul 14, 2024
Merry Ina Gerrish, age 84, passed away July 14, 2024, at the Fountains of Franklin, TN. Ina was born in Foley, Florida, on April 8, 1940; she and her husband, Dr. Harold Paul Gerrish, Sr. (Hurricane Hal), met at Florida State University, married, and made homes in Miami, Tampa, Calhoun, and finally Franklin, TN. Ina loved children and worked as...
Mary Juanita Presley
Jul 14, 2024
Mary Juanita Presley
November 30, 1941 until July 14, 2024
Juanita was born on November 30, 1941 to Oliver William Presley, II and Susie Steele Presley. She grew up in a large household and was one of eight children including – James Unzel Presley, John Henry Presley, Otis Presley, Otto Presley, and Owen Presley – who preceded her in death. Juanita is...
Joel Allan Mickaylo
Jul 13, 2024
Joel Allan Mickaylo, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away July 13, 2024. He was born in Carteret, NJ to the late Joseph and Mary Mickaylo. He was raised in Matawan, NJ and spent most of his life in New Jersey. He went to West Virginia University where he played football after high school. He enjoyed being active and participating...
James Edward Hillsbery
Jul 13, 2024
James Edward Hillsbery, age 60, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his residence. A native of San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Ronald Hillsbery and Patricia Rice Hillsbery. Jim moved to Williamson County 7 years ago from Orlando, Florida. He spent most of his career in the golfing industry and for the past 3...
David Thompson
Jul 13, 2024
George “David” Thompson, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 13, 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee. David was born on December 10, 1955 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He moved to Franklin in 1973 and graduated from Franklin High School in 1974. David earned his finance degree from Belmont University in 1978 where he played on the tennis...
James Clair Peters
Jul 12, 2024
James C. Peters
Jim Peters of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2024 in Brentwood, TN. Jim was born to James and Ann (Van Woert) Peters , August 12th, 1932 in Mercer Township Pennsylvania. Ann remarried to Aaron E. Bittner before the war and they moved to Oak Ridge in support of the war effort. He graduated from Oak...
Michael Davis Wauford
Jul 12, 2024
Michael Davis Wauford, age 36 of Franklin, TN passed away July 12, 2024. Michael is a 2006 graduate of Franklin High School. He attended Columbia State Community College and Tennessee Tech University. He was the President of Wauford Air Conditioning where he worked alongside his grandfather, uncle and father for thirty years. Michael is preceded in death by his father,...
Patricia "Patti" Wilson Dale
Jul 12, 2024
Patricia “Patti” Wilson Dale, age 72 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born in Brownsville, TN to the late Jim & Joanne Wilson. She grew up in Jackson, TN. Patti graduated from Jackson High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in education from...
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