Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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John Burdette
Oct 9, 2016
Mr. John Henry Burdette, age 56 of Fairview, TN passed away October 9, 2016. Born in Franklin, TN to the late Bill & Barbara Burdette. He was a former employee of Hargrove Concrete. John is survived by his wife, Lisa Sullivan Burdette of Bon Aqua, TN; son, Colton (Jessica) Burdette of Lyles, TN; daughters, Mary Burdette of Bon Aqua, and...
Norma Grisham
Oct 9, 2016
Norma Jean Grisham, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away October 9, 2016. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Morton & Cornelia Kincaid Fisher. She was a data entry operator for the State of TN for 43 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ernest Grisham. Survived by sons, Charles Gary (Amy) Grisham of Franklin, TN and...
Gerry Eddlemon
Oct 7, 2016
Gerry Campbell Eddlemon, age 70 was called home to our Lord on Friday October 7, 2016. He was born August 27, 1946 to Paul and Catherine Eddlemon. He was a brother to Nelson, Charles, and Fay Eddlemon. Gerry served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968 as a classified information clerk. After his service he had a successful career in pharmaceutical...
Max Davidson
Oct 6, 2016
Mr. Max Larry Davidson, age 80 passed away on October 6, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife Suzanne Jackson Davidson. He leaves behind his four children, Daniel (Karen) Davidson of Naperville, IL, Larry and Mike Davidson of Fairview, TN and Sandy (Holland) Epting of South Carolina; grandchildren, Ethan, Connor, Jacob, Olivia, Elizabeth and Luke Davidson. A memorial...
John McCord, Jr.
Oct 6, 2016
Mr. John Millard McCord, Jr. age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away October 6, 2016 at his home. Graduate of Battle Ground Academy and inducted into the BGA Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Received his Bachelor's degree from David Lipscomb University and his Master's degree from Middle TN State University. He taught in the Williamson County School System for...

Johnnie Fulton
Oct 6, 2016
Johnnie Nell Lovorn Fulton, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away October 6, 2016. Member of the Church of the City Franklin and the Franklin YMCA. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Fulton. Survived by daughter, Kathy (Gene) Spears; sister, Margaret Mitchiner; grandchildren, Michelle (RJ) Ferragina and Justin (Jessica) Spears; five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 3:30PM Sunday, October...
Johnny Johnson
Oct 6, 2016
Johnny Ricky Johnson, age 60 of Franklin, TN passed away October 6, 2016 at his home. Survived by parents, Johnny & Vivian Johnson; loving wife of 40 years, Kaye Gillespie Johnson; son, Jason (Ashley) Johnson; daughter, Carrie (Hunter) Hood; sister, Vickie Daniel; grandchildren, Addelyn & Cutler Johnson and Cameron & Audrey Hood. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM Monday, October...
James Rader
Oct 5, 2016
James Charles Rader, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away October 5, 2016. Longtime member of West Main St. Church of Christ. James retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 43 years and was also a Williamson County School Bus Driver for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy Lee Rader; sisters,...
Kenneth Palmiter
Oct 4, 2016
Kenneth Byron Palmiter, age 86 of Franklin, TN. passed away with his family by his side October 4, 2016. Ken retired in 1985 after 41 years with the Kroger Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edison A. and Florence Schooley Palmiter and sister, Betty J. Kamenetzky. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley Ann Palmiter;...
Robert DeSantis
Oct 4, 2016
Robert F. DeSantis died on October 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in Franklin, TN, where he retired and lived for the past 10 years. He was born in 1937 and raised in Newark, NJ graduating from Barringer HS. Bob attended Fairleigh Dickenson Univ. & UCLA. He moved to Anaheim, CA and worked for several defense companies as a...
Jon Burks
Oct 3, 2016
Jon Lohman Burks, devoted father of Jon Franklin and Linzi Burks, died suddenly of a heart attack at 50 years of age on October 3, 2016; he was born July 27, 1966. Undeniably, Jon would say that his greatest contribution to this world, was his children, whom he cherished more than anything on the planet. Jon grew up in Jackson,...
David Moore
Oct 2, 2016
David Allen Moore, age 66 of Franklin, TN passed away October 2, 2016. Born in Gadsden, AL to the late Lee & Pauline Jackson Moore. He was a Deacon of the Baptist Church. David received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Auburn in 1974. He was a supervisor for ten years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He then...
Dorothy Buford
Oct 2, 2016
Dorothy Dorton Buford, age 62 of Franklin, TN passed away October 2, 2016. Lifelong resident of Williamson Co. and she loved her family & animals. Attended Berry's Chapel Church. Preceded in death by parents, William & Mary Peach Dorton. Survived by son, Bobby Buford; Bobby's father, Dit Rainey Buford; sisters, Mary S. Cox, Glenda A. Border, Mildred C. Dorton &...
Mildred Orr
Oct 1, 2016
Mrs. Mildred Annette Abernathy Orr, age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away October 1, 2016. She was a legal secretary for several years prior to retiring. Preceded in death by husband, James Harold Orr. Survived by: daughters, Jane Orr Bryant of Spring Hill, TN, Happy Thayer of Spring Hill, TN and Becky (Otis) Goodin of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Annette (Chris)...
Claude Harlow
Sep 29, 2016
Mr. Claude "Bob" Lovel Harlow, age 66 of Smyrna, TN passed away September 29, 2016 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam. Preceded in death by his father, Norman Leo Harlow and sons, Raymond Keith Harlow & Keith Edward Harlow. Survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kay Campbell Harlow; mother, Alice...
Ruth Reese
Sep 27, 2016
Ruth Sawyer Reese, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away September 27, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, John & Dora Sawyer; sisters, Mary Alice Smithson, Martha Fiveash, Sara Heithcock & Lazinka Tansil; brothers, Jack & Dan Sawyer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother and is survived by her husband, Owen Reese; daughters, Nancy Reese Reed, Pam...
Margaret Gentry
Sep 27, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Lampley Gentry, age 85 of Arrington, TN passed away September 27, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Homer & Stacy Powell Lampley; sisters, Stacy Ruth McMillan & Betty Christine Jackson; brothers, Mack Lampley & Leonard Lampley. Survived by: husband, Charles J. Gentry; son, Wayne (Barbara) Gentry; grandson, Charlie Gentry; sister in laws, Louise Lampley, Martha Waggoner, Mary Ruth...
Luther Hughey Jr.
Sep 26, 2016
Mr. Luther "Luke" Guy Hughey, Jr. age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away September 26, 2016. Born in Cortez, CO to the late Luther and Mammie Long Hughey. He was a member of the Franklin Church of Christ. Veteran of the US Navy and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Also the Owner of Luke Hughey & Associates. He is...
Tammy Wilkerson
Sep 26, 2016
Mrs. Tammy Tywater Wilkerson, age 52 of Fairview, TN passed away September 26, 2016. Longtime employee of Earl's Fruit Stand, one of Franklin's well known family businesses. Creator of Pumpkin Land that children and families enjoyed for many years. Preceded in death by daughter, Lacy Caitlin Wilkerson; parents, Earl and Ann Tywater; sister, Rhonda Denise Tywater. Survived by: husband, James...
David Sutton
Sep 25, 2016
Visitation Details
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 9:30am - 10:30am, St. Philip Catholic Church
Service InformationWednesday, September 28th, 2016 10:30am, St. Philip Catholic Church
Interment Details
Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
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