Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Phillip Hunsucker
Nov 1, 2016
Phillip Barry Hunsucker, age 78 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Burnsville, NC, passed away November 1, 2016. Phil was a loving and selfless servant, an inspiring leader, a skilled handyman, tireless helper of anyone in need, and most of all the BEST husband, Dad and Pop-Pop. He loved sports, especially the Appalachian State University Mountaineers, the UNC Tarheels and the...
Fred Dorn
Oct 31, 2016
Dr. Fred J. "Doc" Dorn, age 65 of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Germantown, TN passed away October 31, 2016. Born in Oceanside, NY to the late Frederick & Virginia Brady Dorn, Sr. He was a beloved professor at the University of Tennessee Martin and was loved by all of his students. Fred loved sports and was an avid fisherman. Survived...
Marie Cude
Oct 30, 2016
Mrs. Marie Smartt Cude, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away October 30, 2016. Born in Franklin, TN to the late Fred & Allyne Isaacs Smartt. Member of Cowles Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, William J. Cude. Survived by son, Bill (Janice) Cude, Jr.; grandchildren, Erica (Matt) Montgomery and great-grandson, Will Montgomery. A memorial service...
Bro. House
Oct 29, 2016
Bro. John Wesley House, age 77 of Cross Keys Community, went to be with the Lord, October 29, 2016. Pastored 37 years at Cross Keys Baptist Church. He also worked for Williamson County School System in the Transportation Dept. and drove the school bus for 25 years. Member of College Grove Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. Preceded in death...
Kenneth Hughes
Oct 28, 2016
Mr. Kenneth E. "Peanut" Hughes, age 85 of Nashville, TN passed on October 28, 2016. Born in Nashville, TN to the late Clyde and Elizabeth Warder Hughes. A graduate of Litton H.S. where he played in the "Marching 100+" band. Veteran of the Navy where he served in the Korean War on the USS Lofberg. Retired from the Ford Glass...
Charles Bellinger
Oct 27, 2016
Mark Bellinger was a fixture on televisions across Middle Tennessee for more than 20 years. But the title of Reporter was not the most important one he held. His favorite titles were Husband and Dad. Mark was born in Denver, Colorado on September 8, 1960, the son of Larry and Maureen Bellinger. He was blessed with two wonderful parents and...
Col. PhD Sr.
Oct 25, 2016
Col. James N. Chapman, Sr., PhD (Ret. U.S. Army), age 86 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord, October 25, 2016. Retired Colonel with the U.S. Army after 24 years of service. Retired with the University of Tennessee Space Institute in Tullahoma, TN. Member of Oak Valley Church and Franklin Lions Club. Preceded in death by wife, Doris...
Camille Herbert
Oct 24, 2016
Mrs. Camille Yvonne Potts Herbert, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away October 24, 2016. Charter member and past president of the Williamson County Republican Women's Club. Preceded in death by parents, H.J. and Mattie Marlin Potts; two brothers and four sisters. Survived by: husband of 68 years, Robert A. Herbert; daughter, Betty Cary (Dr. Terry) Sawyer; brother, W.C. "Drubby"...
Esther Johnson
Oct 24, 2016
Mrs. Esther G. Johnson, age 96 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away on October 24, 2016. Before moving to Murfreesboro to be with her daughter, she lived in Maury County and Nashville. She enjoyed reading her bible and listening to gospel and bluegrass music. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her...
Donald Watson
Oct 23, 2016
Mr. Donald Wade Watson, age 76 of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2016 from complications due to a stroke he suffered on August 1, 2016. Born in Mt. Airy, NC, Don as he was known to many, was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an active member of both...
Fedya Tracy
Oct 23, 2016
Fedya Tracy, age 22 of Franklin, TN passed away October 23, 2016. Born as Fyodor (Fedya) Sergueyevich Kovalyov on February 12th, 1994 in Smolensk, Russia, and adopted on December 15th, 2003 by Tim and Rhonda Tracy of Franklin TN. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James T. Tracy. Survived by adoptive parents and brother, Shane Tracy; paternal...
Victor Vaughan
Oct 22, 2016
Mr. Victor Lee Vaughan, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away October 22, 2016. Born in Richland, MO to the late Wendell & Vivian Crick Vaughan. He enjoyed photography, reading, listening to music, watching movies and was an amateur astronomer. He was a 1960 graduate of Sunset High School in Dallas, TX where he played the trumpet. Victor attended college...
Mary Smith
Oct 20, 2016
Mary Jane Smith, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away October 20, 2016. Born in Alpena, MI to the late Arnold Ludwig & Amanda Jane Greene Gengerke. She was preceded in death by brothers in-law, Cornel Jurca & Bill Arthur; sister in-law, Barbara Gengerke. Survived by husband of 56 years, Donald Roy Smith; son, Wade Randall (Gale) Smith; daughter, Wendy...
Mary Whitefield
Oct 19, 2016
Mrs. Mary Jo Moran Whitefield, age 101 of Franklin, TN formerly of Wilson County, TN passed away October 19, 2016. Member of Berry's Chapel Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, J.B. Whitefield; parents, James Walker "J.W." and Emma Fly Moran and sister, James Emma "Jimmie" Knapton. Survived by: sisters, Margaret Moran Kinnie and Ann Moran both of Franklin,...
Arturo Gallegos
Oct 18, 2016
Arturo Gallegos, age 19 of Franklin, TN passed away October 18, 2016. Arturo was always filled with so much joy that brought us so much laughter. He was always so kind and affectionate that loved everyone so much. He is survived by his loving parents, Raul and Amelia Gallegos; brothers, Raul, Gerado and Gabriel Gallegos; sister, Vanessa Gallegos; grandmother, Maria...
Betty Brooks
Oct 17, 2016
Betty Hardeman Brooks of Franklin, TN was born May 26, 1931 in Sandy Springs, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, to Earnest Hardeman and Ellen Nolen. She passed away October 17, 2016 with her family at her side. Betty spent her growing up years in the West End section of Atlanta. Betty possessed great musical talent. She studied voice and piano...
Leland Marrero
Oct 16, 2016
Leland McCoy Wilmurth Marrero, age 26 of Franklin, TN passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016. He was born in Nashville, TN to Robert & Sandy Wilmurth Marrero. Leland was a 2013 graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother, Robert Dawson Marrero; sisters, Susanna Jane Marrero, Sara Lorine Marrero & Camille...
Jane Skillen
Oct 15, 2016
Mrs. Jane Allen Skillen, age 79 of Franklin, TN passed away October 15, 2016. A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she earned her BS degree in Nursing in 1959 from the University of Arkansas Medical Center. Her lifetime vocation was nursing and caring for others through her work as a general duty nurse, school nurse, nursing instructor, and disaster...
Catherine Barron
Oct 14, 2016
Catherine Michelle Barron of Franklin, TN formerly of Antioch, TN passed away October 14, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Russ Barron. Survived by: mother, Charlotte Barron of Longwood, FL; uncle Roy (Theo) Barron of Helena, AL and Dr. Merrill (Diana) Barron of Enterprise, AL; aunt, Linda (Jim) Croushorn of Tallahassee, FL and several loving cousins. Memorial services will be...
Kyle Riling
Oct 14, 2016
Doug Riling age 54 of Bethesda, TN. passed away with his loving family by his side October 14, 2016. Doug graduated from Franklin High School & NADC which lead him to his life long career. Doug worked as a Mechanic & Shop Foreman at Andrews Cadillac for 31 years before retiring. He loved all things cars & animals. Over the...
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