Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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James USAF-MSC
Sep 25, 2016
James M. Pence, Ret. Lt. Col. USAF-MSC, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away September 25, 2016. Born in Louisville, KY on July 21, 1929 to William Basil Pence, Sr. and Eva Frances Moore. He grew up in Bowling Green, KY from age 8. He graduated from Western Kentucky State College in 1951 (ROTC) with a BA Degree in Economics...
Geneda Stamps
Sep 24, 2016
Geneda Stamps passed away on Saturday, September 24th. She was born on October 11, 1929 in Cumberland County, TN, the daughter of the late Linzey and Mattie England. Her family later moved to a humble, but loving home in the rural community of Grimsley, TN. She was the youngest of three children and the apple of her father's eye. He...
Carolyn Carter
Sep 24, 2016
Carolyn Jean Carter, age 64, of Spring Hill, TN passed away September 24, 2016. Devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Member of Rolling Hills Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Cleo & Bertha Durham Vanderpool; brother, Gervin Vanderpool. Survived by husband, Bill Carter; son Brandon (Carey) Carter; daughters, Alicia (Troy) Crawford & Amanda (Aaron) Iwanciw; sisters, Linda (John)...

Carol Sanford
Sep 23, 2016
Carol Jean Sanford, age 70 of Murfreesboro passed away on September 23, 2016. Carol spent the last 40 years in Anchorage, Alaska before relocating to Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents Lynn and Helen Durocher and sister, Dorothy Mossey. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Gary Sanford; son, Jerry (Carol) Sanford; daughter, Audrey...
Robert Johnson
Sep 19, 2016
Robert P. Johnson, age 96 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2016.He was raised in Cardwell, MO. by his parents, the late Ellis & Hettie Jones Johnson. Robert was well known for his love of the outdoors, wonderful sense of humor, many inventions, and the ability to fix anything! After...
James Luckett
Sep 17, 2016
Mr. James Leo "Jim" Luckett, age 63 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord, September 17, 2016. Survived by: loving wife of 38 years, Elizabeth Luckett; daughter, Amanda Nicole Luckett (Stephen) Norman; sister, Carol Stieman and sister in law, Peggy Jones. Memorial service will be conducted 1:00 PM Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Joe...
Ouida Selby
Sep 16, 2016
Mrs. Ouida Joan Weaver Culp Selby, age 69 of Thompson Station, TN, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away September 16, 2016. Born in Memphis, TN to the late William and Audrey Hopper Culp. She attended Grace Chapel and was a lover of Jesus. Her love for aquatic fitness was well known at California Family Fitness as well as other organizations....
Ledon Bean
Sep 15, 2016
Mrs. Ledon Fay Parker Bean, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away September 15, 2016. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, James E. Bean, Sr. and daughter, Vickie Lynn Bean Tomlin. Survived by: son, James E. "Jay" Bean of Auburntown, TN; daughters, Tammy Bean (Les) Whitley of Franklin, TN, Jeana Bean of Franklin, TN; brother,...
Leah Osborne
Sep 15, 2016
Mrs. Leah Rhea Lewis Osborne, age 89 passed away September 15, 2016. Born to the late Samuel and Richie Sue Lewis in Wilson County. She was an avid Vanderbilt Football fan and Titans Football fan. Loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Herschel Reams Osborne, Sr. Survived by: sons, H. Reams Osborne, Jr. of Dallas, TX and Richard...
Ruby Pruitt
Sep 14, 2016
Mrs. Ruby Lorene Schmidt Pruitt, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away September 14, 2016. Retired from Williamson County School System with most of her work in food service at Page High School. Preceded in death by sons, Eldon Shannon and Ray Woolsey. Survived by: husband, Robert Pruitt of Franklin, TN; son, Ronnie Woolsey of Nashville, TN; daughters, Regina (Jackie)...
George Clark
Sep 14, 2016
Mr. George Don Clark, age 78 of Franklin, TN went home to the Lord, September 14, 2016. He was a long time resident of Franklin. Retired from Williamson County Government after serving over 20 years of service. He was a probation officer and also a Sheriff's deputy in the courthouse. Prior to his employment with Williamson County, he worked for...
Rita Warf
Sep 13, 2016
Mrs. Rita Gaynelle Fox Warf, age 90, and a resident of the Greenbrier Community in Williamson County, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. A funeral service will the held 2:00PM Friday, September 16, 2016 at Williamson Memorial in Franklin. Burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation 4-8:00PM Thursday and one hour prior to the...
Dorothe Cavanaugh
Sep 13, 2016
Dorothe Regina Cavanaugh, age 95, of Franklin, TN (Formerly of Newell, Iowa) passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016 at The Hearth in Franklin. Born in Joliet, Illinois on March 27, 1921. She was a graduate of St. John Grade School and Joliet Township High School. Dorothe met her husband, Cecil at Globe Corporation in Joliet, IL where he worked as...
Shirley Kenner
Sep 13, 2016
Mrs. Shirley Anne Parker Kenner, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away September 13, 2016. She retired as an accounting technician with the Naval Air Station, Millington, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Carl Van Kenner. Survived by: son, Carl Van Kenner, Jr. of Hong Kong; daughters, Teri Conn of Chattanooga, TN & Laura Thomas of College Grove, TN; grandchildren,...
James Hays
Sep 12, 2016
James Hatcher Hays, age 62 of Nashville, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away September 12, 2016. He grew up in the Green Hills area where he attended Julia Green Elementary School and graduated from Hillsboro High School. Preceded in death by his parents, Harmon & Mary Frances Hays and step-father, George L. Clements. Survived by daughter, Katie Hays of...
Howard Nixon
Sep 12, 2016
Howard Douglas Nixon, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away September 12, 2016. A very loving husband, father and grandfather. Longtime member of Two Rivers Baptist Church and Clearview Baptist Church. Member of the Empty Nesters Sunday School Class. Retired from E.I. DuPont. Preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Swann Nixon; parents, Earl & Roberta Nixon; brother, Charlie Nixon....
Jonathan Tovar
Sep 11, 2016
Jonathan Iruegas Tovar, age 26 of Franklin, TN passed away September 11, 2016. Survived by his mother, Laura Iruegas Tovar; grandmother, Alma Oralia Tovar Lara; brothers, Juan Iruegas Tobar (Maria Luz) and Arturo David Iruegas Tobar (Maria Hayes). Funeral service will be 3:00PM Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Pastor Neil Paez officiating. Memorials may be made...
Elizabeth Lawhon
Sep 11, 2016
Mrs. Elizabeth Payne Lawhon of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on September 11, 2016 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Riley and parents, Robert and Tyler Lee Payne. She leaves behind three children, Bob (Lisa) Lawhon of Franklin, TN, Lori (Jim) Dulaney of Raleigh, NC and Ben (Allison) Lawhon of...
Angel Melendez
Sep 11, 2016
Angel Guadalupe Melendez, age 24of Brentwood, TN passed away September 11, 2016. Survived by parents, Fernanddo & Maria Melendez; brothers, Jose Melendez, Mariano Melendez, Fernando Melendez and Alejandro Melendez; sister, Gabriela Melendez. Funeral service will be 3:00PM Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Pastor Neil Paez officiating. Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens. Family and Friends...
Velma Sweeney
Sep 5, 2016
Mrs. Velma Lankford Sweeney, age 94 of Chapel Hill, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away September 5, 2016. Retired after 30 years of service with Williamson Medical Center. She also kept several children over the years. Preceded in death by husband, William H. "Bill" Sweeney. Survived by: daughters, Linda (Billy) Williams of Franklin, TN and Jane (Charlie) Bagsby of...
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