Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Ruby Durham
Feb 16, 2016
Mrs. Ruby Laura Ellis Durham, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died Tuesday, February 16th in Franklin, TN, at the age of 99. She had been a resident of McMinnville, Ripley, and Franklin, TN. She was predeceased by her husband Clint Durham of McMinnville, and children Steven C. Durham, Stanley C. Durham, and Theresa Durham Green. She is survived by...
Dorothy Savage
Feb 16, 2016
Dorothy Jewell Savage, age 74, of Franklin, TN passed away February 16, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Sarah Ladd Hornburger. Survived by daughters, Doris Ann Banner and Sherri Womble; brothers, Eddie Jackson, Jimmy Hornburger and Timmy Hornburger; sisters, Vianne Heithcock and Tammy Salewsky; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted 2PM Sunday, February...
Roberta Wells
Feb 15, 2016
Mrs. Roberta Louise Lechowicz Wells, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away February 15, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Robert Louis Wells; son, Max Wells; parents, Walter and Marie Lehman Lechowicz; brother, Oscar Lechowicz. Survived by: son, Ben Wells; daughter, Robin (Shunil) Joseph; brothers, Greg & Dan Lechowicz; grandchildren, Rachel, Leah & Zachary Joseph; Atalissa & Jax Wells. Funeral...
Clyde Stephens, Jr.
Feb 15, 2016
Clyde Stephens, Jr. age 78 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord February 15, 2016. Founder of Williamson Memorial & Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Homes. Born in Marshall County, TN to the late Clyde Sr. and Wilma McCrory Stephens. He was a longtime resident of Williamson County. Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Clyde...

Ruth Ford
Feb 15, 2016
Mrs. Ruth Ann Ford, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away February 15, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Albert Lee Ford; sons, Charles, Terry and Jerry; parents, Wallace & Lela Mae Vanetta Carter; eight brothers, two sisters and best friend Wesley Kelley. Survived by: children, Sandra (Marshall) Sugg; Ricky Ford, Shellie (James) Smith and Susanne (Terry) Sullivan; sister, Audrey...
John King, Sr.
Feb 13, 2016
Mr. John Robert King, Sr., age 53 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a loving father, brother and son. He loved horses, roping, farming, riding tractors, cooking and gardening. He was a friend to many. He worked for Hardaway Construction. Survived by parents, Robert and Barbara King;...
Sylvia Turk
Feb 12, 2016
Sylvia Yvonne Johnson Turk, age 78 was born in Columbia County, Arkansas to Dorothy Whitehead Johnson and William Alma Johnson on August 23rd, 1937. Sylvia graduated from Magnolia High School in 1955. After moving to Shreveport, Louisiana she worked for Southern Bell Telephone where she met the love of her life Herbert "Pat" Turk and was married on November 9th,...
Christopher Bonham
Feb 12, 2016
Christopher Teague Bonham, age 21 of Franklin, TN passed away on February 12, 2016, surrounded by his parents, sisters, brother-in-law and pastor. Teague was born in Augusta, Georgia, on June 27th, 1994. He graduated from Fred J. Page High School in 2012, where he was a member of JROTC. He was also member of Grassland Heights Baptist Church where he...
Manuel Jennette
Feb 11, 2016
Mr. Manuel F. "Buddy" Jennette, age 74 of Pegram, TN passed away February 11, 2016. Owner and Operator of Buddy Jennette Trucking. Member of First Baptist Church of Pegram and Belleview Masonic Lodge #716. Buddy had his own country band, Rough Country, and he enjoyed singing and playing music for many years. He loved old cars, knives, cowboy hats and...

Elizabeth Inman
Feb 11, 2016
Mrs. Elizabeth Sparkman Inman, age 90, resident of Brookdale Assisted Living of Columbia, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away February 11, 2016. Born in the Burwood Community to the late Claude Buchanan Sparkman and Nellie Hutcherson Sparkman. She was a member of Franklin Southern Methodist Church. Survived by nieces, Ruth Ford, Judy Osborne, Nadine Yancy, Fay Sparkman, Pamela Beckwith,...
William Burke
Feb 10, 2016
William Chase Burke was born on February 10, 2016 at 1:19 pm, weighing 8 lbs 1.8 oz, 21 1/2 inches long, and has eternally left footprints on our hearts and is now at home in Heaven, playing with the Angels. Beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew; Chase was already so loved and spoiled. He will live in our hearts forever....
Mr. Peter Manfre
Feb 8, 2016
Mr. Peter Michael Manfre, age 78 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Alameda, CA passed away February 8, 2016. He was a 25 years scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1996. Life member of Elks Lodge #1015 in Alameda, CA since 1958 serving as PER, PSVP and PDDGER. He was an associate member...
Catherine Dugan
Feb 7, 2016
Mrs. Catherine Lucille Dugan, age 88 of Williamson County, Tennessee passed away February 7, 2016. She was born in Williamson County to the late William Thomas & Elsie Claiborne Gordon. Preceded in death by her husbands, Joe H. Owens and Johnnie G. Dugan; daughter, Mary June Pewitt. Survived by sons, Jimmy (Gayle) Owens, Fred Owens, Wayne Owens and Frank (Penny)...

Bessie Moore
Feb 6, 2016
Mrs. Bessie P. Craft Moore, age 76 of Thompson Station, TN passed away on February 6, 2016 at her home. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Hershel and Frances Roberts Craft. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend to many. She enjoyed most spending time with her grandchildren. She worked many years for the Bond family...
Dorothy Hatcher
Feb 4, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Ladd Hatcher, age 85 of Greenbrier, TN went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2016 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother and Mammaw. Currently a member of Highland Chapel Union Church. Born in Paragould, AR to the late Robert William Ladd and Bonnie Aileen Houser Ladd. Formerly of Franklin, TN where she...
Michael Kemper
Feb 4, 2016
Michael Lynn "Mike" Kemper, age 67 of Franklin, TN passed away February 4, 2016 at Williamson Medical Center. Born in Davidson County, TN to the late Abraham & Nettie Orinda Lassiter Kemper. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Survived by daughter, Melissa Hopkins of Smyrna, TN; sons, Matthew Kemper of Smyrna, TN and Adam Kemper of Murfreesboro, TN;...
John Arnett
Feb 4, 2016
Mr. John Timothy "Tim" Arnett, age 58 of Franklin, TN passed away February 4, 2016, after complications from a double Lung Transplant. Deeply Loved and Survived by: wife, Adrienne Arnett; Children, Shannon (Mark) Jensen, Louis Ucman, Joseph (Jessica) Arnett, Nicholas (Jennifer) Arnett, Robert Kneen & Tamara (Andrew) Anderson; Grandchildren, Joseph King, Michael Buckner, Jeffrey & Timothy Jensen, Aiden & Zackary...
Madelyn Luckett
Feb 2, 2016
Mrs. Madelyn Faulkner Luckett, age 86 of Clarksville, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away February 2, 2016. Born in Moreland, GA to the late Jeff and Irene Prickett Faulkner. She later graduated from Shorter College in 1949 as the Class President. She then moved to Franklin in 1965 where she spent 45 years with her family. She was a...

Marguriette Church
Feb 1, 2016
Mrs. Marguriette Pratt "Margaret" Church, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. She was a retired Registered Nurse and worked at Dan German and Williamson County Hospitals. Served on the Board of Directors for the Williamson County Red Cross and the Williamson County Counseling Center. Was the Director of Nursing for Harris, Harpeth Terrace, Lofton's and...
Dr. Penrod, Jr.
Feb 1, 2016
Dr. William T. Penrod, Jr., or Bill as he preferred, age 86, was retired from teaching psychology at Middle Tennessee State University for 23 years where he was awarded Professor Emeritus and also from his counseling practice of more than 40 years. He held a BD and ThM from Southern Seminary in Louisville and a PhD from the University of...
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