Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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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,...
William Davis
Dec 29, 2016
Mr. William Loss "Booge" Davis, age 84 of the Triune Community, passed away December 29, 2016. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired owner and operator of Quality Manufacturing. Preceded in death by wife, Janell Owens Davis. Survived by: sons, Eddie (Debbie) Davis and Randall (Jackie) Davis; daughter, Leann (Chris) Smith; grandchildren, Kyle (Holly) Davis, Amber Martin, Jacey Davis, Elijah Smith...

Martha Willoughby
Dec 28, 2016
Martha Lee Willoughby, age 77 of Thompson Station, TN passed away on December 28, 2016. She was a member of Thompson Station United Methodist Church. She enjoyed going fishing and watching basketball. For many years she was a teacher and social worker with Williamson County Schools. Preceded in death by parents, David Lee Willoughby and Ruth McLin Willoughby. She leaves...
Elder Fentress
Dec 27, 2016
Elder James "J.B." Fentress, age 85 of Spring Hill, TN went to be with the Lord, December 27, 2016. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served four years. Also served 26 years with the Tennessee Air National Guard. Pastored at Franklin Primitive Baptist Church. Retired fireman with Metro Fire Dept. Survived by: wife of 61 years, Wilma Fentress;...
Janice Fossen
Dec 26, 2016
Janice Louise Murphy Van Fossen, age 63 of Franklin, TN, passed away December 26th, 2016. Loving mother, grandmother, and wife, Janice possessed a peaceful and generous heart and cared for all things with selflessness and compassion, from the myriad wildlife that frequented her home to the family and friends who blossomed under her dedicated care. Her keen and inquiring mind...

Zora Plunkett
Dec 24, 2016
Zora Gray Poteete Plunkett, age 86 of Pulaski, TN passed away December 24, 2016. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Ed & Hannah Poteete. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Margaret Plunkett Cothern and step-mother, Nettie Jane Poteete. Survived by sons, Charles (Kim) Plunkett of Pulaski, TN and James A. Plunkett of West Virginia; daughters,...
Jeffrey Reed
Dec 22, 2016
Jeffrey Stephen Reed, age 48 of Franklin, TN passed away December 22, 2016. He was a loving father, son, grandfather, brother and friend. He worked construction for many years with his late father Charles T. Reed. He is also preceded by a son, Andrew Reed. He leaves behind his daughter, Lexi Reed; mother, Janet Jackson Reed; brothers, John Reed and...
Dr. Haley
Dec 19, 2016
Dr. Frederick Lee Haley, age 67 of Franklin, TN passed away December 19, 2016. Dr. Haley was born in Kingsport Tennessee. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, Johns Hopkins University (Phi Beta Kappa) and was a Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Justin Potter scholar. He was the first cardiologist in Franklin, opening his practice in 1980. Fred was a devoted...

Dale Schneider
Dec 19, 2016
Dale Paul Schneider, age 76 of Brentwood, TN formerly of Flint, MI passed away December 19, 2016. An avid entrepreneur and businessman, he had many business ventures throughout his illustrious career. He cherished his long-standing marriage to the love of his life, Carole, and his four grandsons. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carole Ann Schneider; parents, Vernon...
Savanna Biles
Dec 19, 2016
Savanna Jo Biles, age 18 of Franklin, TN passed away December 19, 2016. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio. Savanna was a senior at Page High School. Her smile would light up a room wherever she went. She is survived by father, Scott Biles; mother, Lisa Bobb Biles; brother, Slade Biles; grandparents, Jeffrey L. & Joyce Krouskoupf and John Sr....

John Gordon
Dec 19, 2016
John Thomas Gordon, age 79 of Fairview, TN passed away December 19, 2016. Born in Williamson Co., TN to the late Tommy & Sarah Ellen Wise Gordon. He was a member of Shady Grove Church of God. Preceded in death by brother, Billy Joe Gordon and great-granddaughter, Nova Martin. Survived by son, Brad Jason (Mindy) Gordon; daughters, Rachel Dawn Foster...

Sam Pratt, Sr.
Dec 18, 2016
Sam Leon Pratt, Sr. age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away December 18, 2016. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Sam was a local farmer, home builder and land developer. Longtime member and elder of the Peytonsville Church of Christ. Member of the Southern Hills Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, John E....
Grover Harrill, Jr.
Dec 18, 2016
Grover Cleveland "G.C." Harrill, Jr. age 77 of Franklin, TN formerly of Shelby, NC passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. G.C. was a retired school teacher with Gaston Co. Schools and a high school basketball coach at Hunter Huss and South Point High School. In 1985 he took the Huskies to win the 4-A...
Bridget Langley
Dec 18, 2016
Bridget Jean Langley, age 51 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. She was a member of Christ Church Nashville. She was the CFO of Fireworks Inc and previously worked with Walter Knestrick and T.W. Frierson Contractors. She loved animals and her German Shepherd Kaiser....
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