Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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William Isaacs
Jan 6, 2017
William E. "Bill" Isaacs, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away January 6, 2017. Graduate of Battle Ground Academy. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Owner and operator of William E. Isaacs Remodeling Contractors. He was inducted into the Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame and the Battle Ground Academy Sports Hall of Fame. Survived by: wife of 61 years, Lucille...
Maxim Crawford
Jan 6, 2017
Maxim Albert Crawford, age 20 of Franklin, TN passed away January 6, 2017. He was born in Kaliningrad, Russia. Maxim graduated from Franklin High School. He loved his animals, the outdoors and DJ music. Max was a volunteer at the Williamson County Animal Center. Survived by parents, Bob & Doris Crawford; brother, Yuri "Alex" Crawford; sister, Michelle Crawford; his beloved...
Betsy Knisley
Jan 5, 2017
Betsy Johanna Smith Knisley, age 30 of Franklin, TN passed away suddenly on January 5, 2017. She was a great mother to her precious daughter Paisley. She had a creative personality, loved nature, traveling and had an adventurous heart. She also made a habit to gather friends wherever she was. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend...
Donna Watkins
Jan 5, 2017
Donna Gail Layne Watkins, age 61 of Thompson Station, TN passed away on January 5, 2017. She was born in Old Hickory, TN to the late Luther and Florence Weinburg Layne. She was a member of the College Grove Baptist Church. A selfless person who enjoyed giving and cooking for others. She formerly worked at Henpeck Market before retiring as...
Kenneth Watson
Jan 5, 2017
Kenneth Lindsey Watson, age 53 years old, of Adams, TN departed this world to be with Jesus in his heavenly home on January 5, 2017. He was born to Joyce and Ralph Watson in Franklin, TN on January 31, 1963. He was a graduate of Page High School class of 1981. He was the former store manager at Goodyear in...
Marcella Harfield
Jan 4, 2017
Marcella Julia Raasch Harfield, age 84 of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 4, 2017. Formerly of Minnesota. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Leona Raasch and brother, Calvin Raasch. Survived by: husband of 62 years, Alfred Harfield; sons, Craig Harfield and Scott (Gail) Harfield; daughter, Melanie (Steve) Kamp; brother, Richard Raasch; sister, Faye Hansen; twelve grandchildren and eight...
Carol Marrero
Jan 3, 2017
Carol Marrero, age 56 of Brentwood, TN passed away January 3, 2017. Carol graduated from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY in 1981. She worked 32 years for General Motors. She was active in the UAW, her church, and with metastatic breast cancer research awareness. Her smile radiated a room every day along with her generosity and kindness. She was...
Mary Hodges
Jan 3, 2017
Mrs. Mary Jo Todd Hodges, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away January 3, 2017. Retired owner and operator of Bingo operations in the State of Indiana. Survived by: son, Terry Allen Terrell of Muncie, IN; daughter, Robin Marie (Michael) Blocher of Franklin, TN and Christina P. (Gerald Richter) Terrell of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Miranda Marie (Matthew) Winn, Marissa Lauren...

Evelyn Murphy
Jan 3, 2017
Mrs. Evelyn Juanita Steadman Murphy, age 85 of Oxford, MS. formerly of Drew, MS. passed away Tuesday January 3, 2017 in Franklin, TN. Born in Drew, MS. on February 14, 1931. Retired from secretarial work. A loving mother and grandmother, she loved taking care of her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Dewey Elton Steadman and Lois Moore Steadman,...
Hannah Prosser
Jan 2, 2017
Hannah Sara Prosser, age 67, of Franklin, TN passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her residence. Born in Chicago, IL , she was an office manager in Education. Preceded in death by her father, Hyman Brenner and sister, Miriam Spriegal. Survivors include her husband, David Prosser; daughters, Molly Prosser and Emily Prosser; mother, Frances Brenner; and brother, Richard Brenner....
Phyllis Cole
Jan 2, 2017
Mrs. Phyllis Jean Mundt Cole, age 77 of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 2, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, James Walter Cole, Jr; daughter, Teri Doreen Cole and brother, Sonny Mundt. Survived by: son, James W. III "Jimmy" (Denise) Cole; grandchildren, Jennifer (Garrett) Wells, Jessica (Cody) Buford, Kristen (Spencer) Drury, Will (Brittany Workley) Lillard and Austin Cole; great...
Kathleen Latta
Jan 2, 2017
Kathleen D. Latta, age 79 of Thompson Station, TN passed away January 2, 2017. She was a member of Thompson Station Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Tucker Davis, Sr. and Ruby Tidwell Davis Martin; brother, Marion Davis and sister, Peggy Hood. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ralph Latta; son, Benny (Tammy) Latta; daughter,...
Mary Vest
Jan 2, 2017
Mary Sam Hawk Vest, age 91, of Franklin, TN, passed away January 2, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Annie Smith Hawk; husband, Floyd Vest; and great grandson, Adam Vaughn. Survived by son, Marion Estes; daughters, Carlene Canterbury, Roberta (Anthony, Sr.) Fox, Judy Adams and Tabitha Lynn Vest; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Graveside service will be...

Barbara Giannotti
Jan 1, 2017
Barbara Klijian Giannotti age 59 of Nolensville, TN passed away, Tuesday, February 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Darby, PA, daughter to the late Anthony & Florence Klijian. Survivors include her loving husband of 31 years, Edward Giannotti; sons, Christopher K., Gregory E., Daniel C. (Jennifer) & Stephen (AnnCarol); daughter, Melissa A. (Brian) Cadle; twin...
Daniel Yowell
Jan 1, 2017
Daniel Kenneth Yowell, age 30 of Columbia, TN passed away January 1, 2017 from injuries sustained in a house fire. Daniel was such a loving and caring son, brother and grandson. He is preceded in death by his mother, Vickie Marlin Yowell. Survived by his father, Walter Kenneth Yowell; sister, Ashley (Brandon) Stanley; grandparents, Herbert and Mary Helen Marlin and...
Dr. Kinsley, Jr.
Dec 31, 2016
Dr. Richard "Dick" Nelson Kinsley, Jr., age 87, of Thompson's Station, TN, passed away December 31, 2016. He was a veteran of the US Army who served his country during the Korean Conflict by conducting research at Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center. Richard was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 22, 1929 to Marion and Richard Nelson Kinsley. He graduated...
Janice Long
Dec 31, 2016
Visitation Details
Sunday, January 8th, 2017 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Monday, January 9th, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Franklin
Service InformationMonday, January 9th, 2017 11:30am, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Franklin
Interment...
Douglas Emerson
Dec 30, 2016
It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Douglas Eugene Emerson on December 30, 2016 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. Douglas (Doug) Emerson was born on July 13, 1953 in Oak Park, IL. Dr. Emerson was preceded in death by his mother, Allyn Bradley; and survived by his wife, Jenny Emerson; his daughter, Lauren...
Marie Barnes
Dec 29, 2016
Marie Barnes, age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away December 29, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. She loved being around people and entertaining. Her favorite thing to do was going fishing. She is preceded in death by her two children, Neal Campbell and Tonya Campbell Laborde; parents, Robert Lee and Mary Alice Neiman Lee; sister,...
Mary Cotton
Dec 29, 2016
Mary Louise Cook Cotton, age 102 of Franklin, TN passed away December 29, 2016. Member of Big Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church. Former employee of Commerce Union Bank and Emma's Florist. Preceded in death by parents, Norvel & Lena Jackson Cook ; husband, Tom Cotton; brother, Felix Cook; sisters, Alice Hood & Margaret Sellers. Survived by nephew, Billy Hood of Franklin,...
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