Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Frank Hamilton Skold, Jr.
Oct 11, 2024
Frank Hamilton Skold, Jr., 84, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on October 11, 2024.Born on May 30, 1940, in Harvey, IL. He was a devoted husband to Joann and a loving father to Heidi, Kevin & Heather.
Frank grew up in Clarendon Hills, IL and attended the University of Illinois, studying Electrical Engineering before enlisting in the United States Army in...
Sydney Elizabeth Sorrell
Oct 10, 2024
Sydney Elizabeth Sorrell was born February 17, 1996 suddenly passed away on October 10, 2024. Sydney was a ray of light to all who knew her. Her infectious smile lit up a room with her presence, we were blessed to have her for 28 years on this Earth. She is survived by her 10-month-old daughter Rayah Sorrell, father, Tony Sorrell...
Marianne Ruffin Herbert Clarke
Oct 10, 2024
Marianne Ruffin Herbert Clarke, the beloved wife of Sam Clarke, mother of Natalie Whitten and Dr. Christopher Dodd, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2024. Marianne, age 76, was a faithful believer in Jesus and served alongside Sam in ministry since 1997. She had the honor of being baptized in the River Jordan in Israel...
Scott Lee Faulkner
Oct 9, 2024
June 1, 1943 - October 9, 2024
Franklin, TN
Scott Lee Faulkner, MD – devoted husband, father, and grandfather; dedicated parishioner of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Franklin, TN; avid supporter of Vanderbilt sports; perpetual student of life, family, and the human condition; and faithfully ardent dog parent – passed peacefully on to the next stage of his continuing education...
Deborah George Creason
Oct 9, 2024
Deborah George Creason, age 64 of Franklin, TN passed away October 9, 2024. She was born in Nashville, TN to Shirley and Nancy George. Deborah attended UT Martin, where she met her loving husband of 43 years. She worked at Brentwood Baptist Church until she retired to be “Gramma” and take care of her grandchildren. She is preceded in death...
Savonta Raymon Johnson-Chipa
Oct 8, 2024
Savontà Raymon Johnson-Chipa, age 30 of Nashville, TN passed away October 8, 2024. He was a 2012 graduate of Centennial High School. In 2018 he received his Bachelor’s degree from MTSU where he also minored in Math. He also received his certification in Cyber Security. Savontà was an avid soccer fan, and enjoyed watching the Nashville Soccer Club. He was...
James "Bubba" Edward Tywater, Jr.
Oct 7, 2024
James “Bubba” Edward Tywater, Jr. age 63 of Bon Aqua, TN passed away October 7, 2024. He was a lifelong Williamson County native. Bubba was a custom home builder in Williamson County for over 30 years. Along with his wife and girls, they owned and operated Tywater’s Market in Fairview. He was an avid fisherman, and his heart and soul...
Helen Richards Headen
Oct 7, 2024
Helen Richards Headen, age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away October 7, 2024. She was born in Jackson, MS to the late Henry Arthur Richards and Ethel Sizer Richards. Helen was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, MS, South Main Baptist Church in Houston, TX, Central Baptist Church in Livingston, TX and Forest Hills Baptist Church in...
Joan Hansford Cole
Oct 7, 2024
Our beloved mother and grandmother Joan Hansford Cole, age 89, of Franklin TN, died October 7, 2024, just six-days away from her 90th birthday, after a brief illness.
Joan was born on October 13,1934 to parents Oliver Wendell and Rose Hansford in Fairmont, West Virginia
Joan was a world class mother and homemaker. She raised three children in a happy and loving...
Donna Louise Randazzo Bradsher
Oct 6, 2024
Donna (Randazzo) Bradsher, age 73, of Thompson's Station, TN, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born March 9, 1951 in Columbia, SC; she was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Greene) Randazzo. She is survived by her husband, Gary Bradsher; her daughter, Melissa Bradsher; her sister Stephanie Schall, and husband, Harold; and her brother Joseph Randazzo,...
Dana Susan Gibson
Oct 6, 2024
Dana Susan Blackwood Gibson, age 63 of Franklin, TN passed away October 6, 2024. She was born in Leeds, AL to the Billy Bob and Janelle Hayes Blackwood. Dana was raised in Corbin, KY and graduated from Corbin High School. She was a member of the United States Air Force. She is preceded in death by her father. She is...
Mary Douglass "Sue" Graham
Oct 5, 2024
Mary Douglass (Sue) Graham, of Franklin, Tennessee, died on October 5, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born in Utica, NY on January 20, 1931, to Karl J. Biederman, a naval officer, and his wife, Mary Douglass Biederman (née Walker). She graduated from The College of William and Mary and followed her parents to Oslo, Norway, where she...
Gary Ray
Oct 4, 2024
Gary Ray passed away on October 4, 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with love, joy, and quiet strength. Born on July 8, 1953, Gary was a kind and loving man who touched the lives of those around him in gentle and lasting ways.
He and his beloved wife, Edwina, shared a unique love story. Gary was drawn to...
Darrel Edward Reifschneider
Oct 4, 2024
Darrel Reifschneider, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love and service in the community he cherished. Born on August 6, 1933, in Kelim, Colorado, he dedicated his life to family, faith, and the pursuit of excellence in his career.
As the former CEO of Manchester Tank and former owner of Harpeth True Value,...
Sally Louise Hanewinckel Bittner
Oct 3, 2024
Sally Louise Hanewinckel Bittner, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Sally was born in California and moved to Franklin, TN twenty four years ago to be with family. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church where she and her husband were part of the Marriage Ministry, Built To Last. She was a former employee with...
Archie Lee Buttrey, Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Archie Lee Buttrey, Jr., age 83, passed away Thursday, October 3rd ,2024, at his residence in Thompson Station, Tn. He was born in Davidson County, Tennessee and a native of Williamson County. He was the son of the late Archie Lee Buttrey, Sr., and the late Nell Francis Parker Buttrey. Archie was a veteran serving in the US Army during...
Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis
Oct 3, 2024
Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Lena was born in Monterey, CA and graduated from Monterey High School. She worked in accounting and as an executive administrative assistant to presidents of Chicago Printed String (CPS) formerly of Franklin, TN. The last president she served with was Richard “Dick” Gygi. Lena retired from...
Betty Jean Grubb Cox
Oct 3, 2024
Betty Jean Grubb Cox, age 86 of Lebanon, TN passed away October 3, 2024. She was born in Marion, VA to the late Stuart & Ruth Grubb. Betty was a member of Worship Center Church of God in Lebanon. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan G. Cox; brother, Ronald S. Grubb. Betty is survived by her son,...
Thomas E. "Tomcat" Bennett
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas E. “Tomcat” Bennett, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Tomcat was a native of Williamson County, TN. He was a mechanic in the automotive industry. Formerly worked with P.B. Crowell Trucking and retired from Williamson County Ready Mix. He was a well known racecar driver during the beginning years of Nashville Fairgrounds. Tomcat was a...
John "Jack" Richard Lamont II
Oct 2, 2024
John Richard (Jack) Lamont II, age 63 of Brentwood, TN passed away October 2, 2024. From early childhood to his final days, Jack lived life to the fullest and on his own terms.
His cross-country solo motorcycle trip to visit friends and family throughout the United States epitomized Jack's two strongest qualities: his search for adventure and his devotion to the...
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