Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Eva Vaughan
Mar 13, 2017
Eva Sayda Melo Vaughan of Franklin, TN passed away March 13, 2017 at her home. Born in Mexico City, Mexico to Flocelo & Evangelina Pedraza Melo. She was a former news anchor for News Channel 5 in Nashville. Survived by her husband, Andrew Vaughan; son, Michael Vaughan; mother, Evangelina Melo; two brothers and one sister. Funeral mass will be 1:00PM...
Martha Crutcher
Mar 11, 2017
Martha Carolyn Wilhoite Crutcher, of Thompson Station, age 79 passed away on March 11, 2017. She worked in the cafeteria for the Williamson County School System at Bethesda School for 23 years. Long time member of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband, Sam Crutcher; grandson, Chris Reid and parents Marion and Myrtle Wilhoite. Survived by sons;...
Robert Phillips
Mar 10, 2017
Robert Lynn "Bob" Phillips, age 72 of Nolensville, TN, passed away on March 10, 2017 at home with his family by his side. Born in Winnsboro, LA to the late Fountain and Myrtle Rush Phillips. A member and former elder of New Hope Community Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a devoted follower of the...
William Martin, Sr.
Mar 9, 2017
William Harold "Pops" Martin, Sr. age 80 of College Grove, TN passed away March 9, 2017. He was born in Dublin, GA to the late Horace William & Ada Sutton Martin. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Betty M. Griffin...
Ann Rice
Mar 6, 2017
Ann Morrison Rice, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away March 6, 2017. Born in Nashville, TN to the late E.W. & Elizabeth Pittard Morrison. She was retired from Loveman's Retail Store and a longtime member of Belmont United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Apling Rice, Jr.; daughter, Melinda Rice McLean; brothers, Elmer Morrison, Jack Morrison,...
Jane Walker
Mar 3, 2017
Jane Burgin Thomas Walker passed to another plane while holding hands with her husband in the early morning hours of March 3 after battling pancreatic cancer for 8 months. She was preceded in death by parents, John and Louise Thomas formerly of Columbia Tennessee and is survived by her husband Townsend Lee Walker, Jr.; daughter, Joanna Leigh Walker (Dustin Sullivan),...
Carol Jones
Mar 3, 2017
Jones, Carol Mae passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at her home in Brentwood, TN. Carol was born December 26, 1946 to Alfrida Redlinski and Branislaus Cholewka in Buffalo, NY. She spent much of her young life in Honolulu, Hawaii raised by her aunt, Joan Spencer, following the death of her parents. She was a graduate of the University of...
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....
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