Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Seth Smith
Apr 10, 2016
Seth M. Smith, 84, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2016. Seth was born near Watkins Glen, New York on September 27, 1931. He graduated in 1949 from Watkins Glen High School, where he excelled in gymnastics and weightlifting, an interest that would later lead to his very successful business career; he was a pioneer in the...
Dr. Mortlock
Apr 9, 2016
Mortlock, Dr. Robert Paul, age 84 of Brentwood, TN. passed away April 9, 2016. Veteran of the US Army. He was the former chairman of the Department of Microbiology at Cornell University. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Florence Mortlock. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Florita Mortlock; daughter, Michele Mortlock; sons, Doug (Kelly...

Christine Cheesman
Apr 8, 2016
Mrs. Christine Marie Cheesman, age 64 of Franklin, TN passed away April 8, 2016 in Nashville, TN. She was a retired teacher for special needs children and adults where she was employed at BrightStone. Christine is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cheesman. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Poumey of Franklin, TN and Kelly (Chris) MacLachlan of...
Brenda Reynolds
Apr 8, 2016
Reynolds, Brenda Gail, age 56 of Thompson's Station, TN. passed away April 8, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Rachel Thompson. Survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Randy Reynolds; son, Caleb (Sara Gregory) Reynolds; brother, Wendell Warren (Martha Marie) Thompson and sister, Teresa Dale (Brian Roan) Thompson-Roan. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM...
Lois Davis
Apr 5, 2016
Mrs. Lois Staggs Davis, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away April 5, 2016. She and her husband owned and operated Davis General Merchandise Store in the Boston Community since 1961. She was affectionately known as "Miss Pete". Preceded in death by husband, Fred "Pete" Davis and son, Donald Fred Davis. Survived by sons, Ellis (Wanda) Davis of Franklin, TN,...

Dorothy Sanders
Apr 5, 2016
Visitation Details
Saturday, April 9th, 2016 11:00am - 1:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Service InformationSaturday, April 9th, 2016 1:00pm, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Interment Details
Swanson Cemetery
Janice Barnard
Apr 5, 2016
Mrs. Janice Cooper Barnard, age 59 of Franklin, TN passed away April 5, 2016. Preceded in death by father, Alton Cooper and brothers, Jimmy Cooper and Ricky Cooper. Survived by: husband, Steven Barnard; daughter, Jennifer Danielle "Jeni" Tanner; mother Sue Cooper; sister, Alma Cooper (Bobby) James and other loving family members. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday, April...
Larry Henderson
Apr 4, 2016
Mr. Larry G. Henderson, age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away April 4, 2016. Born in Ovil, Kentucky to the late Howard & Margery Henderson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX and also a member of the USAF Honor Guard "Jody Drill Team". He...
Thomas Langley
Apr 3, 2016
Thomas "Buck" Myron Langley, age 79, passed away peacefully at his residence in Columbia, TN, April 3, 2016. Born in Spring Hill, TN, he graduated from Spring Hill High School where he played basketball and football, serving as football captain in his senior year. He was long time resident of the Columbia-Spring Hill area. He was retired from Monsanto Chemical...
Jack Noland
Apr 3, 2016
Noland, Jack Yancy, age 74 of Franklin, TN. passed away April 3, 2016. Family was the most important thing to Jack and he along with his brother Leon founded Noland Fence. Jack grew up in the Clovercroft Community and lived there his entire life. He enjoyed farming, NASCAR racing and spending time at his second home on the Tennessee River....
Janell Davis
Apr 2, 2016
Mrs. Janell Owens Davis, age 80 of Triune, TN passed away April 2, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by parents, Ewell & Jewell King Owens. She leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, William Davis; sons, Eddie (Debbie) Davis and Randall (Jackie) Davis; daughter, Leann (Chris) Smith; grandchildren, Kyle (Holly)...
Ronald Griffeth Jr.
Mar 31, 2016
Mr. Ronald "Ron" H. Griffeth, Jr. age 52 of Franklin, TN passed away March 31, 2016. Founder and, along with Son-in-Law Allan Satterfield, owner and operator of Above All Roofing Company of Nashville, he was active in the Christian business community in Middle Tennessee. Ron leaves behind his loving wife, Gwyn R. Griffeth; daughter, Laurel (Allan) Satterfield; step-children, Galen (Roxanne),...
Mary Stem
Mar 31, 2016
Mrs. Mary Katherine Stem, age 97 of College Grove, TN passed away March 31, 2016. A member of the College Grove United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Eugene Stem; parents, George Dewey and Sally Jodi Sledge Robinson; grandson, Andrew Stem and Terry Ford; Siblings, Wesley, Donald and Eula Robinson. Survived by her son, Jimmy (Sandra) Stem;...
Roy Barker
Mar 28, 2016
Mr. Roy Edwin Barker, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away March 28, 2016. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Member of Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. He served on the State Legislature from 1961-1965 and was a 1970 Delegate Constitutional Convention. He was also the Past President of Franklin Noon Rotary Club, member of Jaycees, served 17 years on the...
William Noland
Mar 27, 2016
William Ray (Billy) Noland of Franklin, TN left this world March 27, 2016. Billy, long time dairy farmer, and his wife of fifty-seven years, Barbara Pratt Noland established and operated Four Bees Farm in Williamson County. In addition to his wife, Billy is survived by his daughters, Beverly (Mike) Ozburn and Brenda (Dwayne) Hart; grandchildren, Bridgette (Corey) Smith; Bryan (Jessica)...
Marie Reed
Mar 26, 2016
REED, Marie Nixon, age 73 of Franklin, TN, passed away March 26, 2016. Marie was Valedictorian of her graduating class at Gordonsville High School and achieved perfect attendance her entire high school career. In school superlative contests, she was elected Most Studious Girl during her junior year and Most Dignified Senior Girl the following year. She worked along side of...
Richard Johnson
Mar 24, 2016
Johnson, Richard "Dick" M., age 83 of Brentwood, TN passed away March 24, 2016. He graduated from Clemson University in 1959. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from AT&T as an electrical engineer and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by parents, Lester & Evangeline Belcher Johnson and brother, Lester Johnson, Jr. Survived by loving wife of...

Raymond Beard
Mar 23, 2016
Mr. Raymond Moses Beard, age 70, a proud member of the Franklin, TN community passed away March 23, 2016. Raymond was born in Franklin, TN to the late Neal & Mary Ann Roberson Beard. He was a retired employee of CPS. Survived by his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Beard; sisters, Janice Nall, Mary Ann Tidwell and brother, James A....
Linda Tyner
Mar 21, 2016
Mrs. Linda Chrisman Tyner, age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away March 21, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Preceded in death by parents, Luther A. & Irene Chrisman and husband, Paul Tyner. Survived by daughters, Melinda (Wendell) White and Kim Tyner; brother, Allen Chrisman; granddaughter, Haley Sullivan all of Franklin, TN; beloved pet, Mr. Bentley. Funeral...
Edith Wakefield
Mar 20, 2016
Edith Lucille Johnson Wakefield, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away March 20, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Barkley & Mary Lewis Johnson; sisters, Martha Jane Sparkman, Betty Ann Hillard, Alice Lynn, Faye Johnson and brother, Pete Johnson. Survived by: brothers, Clarence (Linda) Johnson & Doug (Pat) Johnson; sisters, Dorris Daniel & Nancy (Johnny) Carrington; several nieces & nephews...
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