Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Billy Dean Ray
Jul 22, 2024
After a short but valiant fight, Billy Dean Ray, age 66, succumbed to advanced lung cancer on Monday, July 22, in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Lou Ray; mother-in-law Johnie Carter; sister-in-law Veronica Bowman; nephew Nathan Bowman; niece Olivia Perry; great niece Elizabeth Anna Gross; & great nephews Lucus Kane Brewer, Andrew Neal...
Elizabeth Parks Gillett
Jul 22, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Parks Gillett passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 surrounded by her three girls.
She is survived by her devoted daughters Elizabeth (Kent) Sweatt, Jennifer Gillett and Emily ((Danny) Rosen and her grandchildren Jackson (Madeline) Sweatt, Caroline Sweatt and Grey Rosen.
Betty was born in Memphis, TN to the late Jack & Beth Parks. She grew up in Obion, TN...
Dorothy Ann Baskin
Jul 20, 2024
Dorothy Ann Baskin, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her residence. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was born on September 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Tucker and the late Sarah Fly Tucker. She was a wonderful homemaker and was very devoted to caring for her...
Thomas Preston Dalton
Jul 17, 2024
Thomas Preston Dalton, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at his residence. A native of Roanoke, Virginia, he was born on July 17, 1949, to the late Robert Dalton and the late Nancy McGuire Dalton. He spent his career as an HVAC technician. He was an avid reader and loved to work and take care of his...
Ruthie Mae Unger
Jul 16, 2024
Ruth (Ruthie) Mae Unger, age 86, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Ruth was born to the late Edward & Ruth (Melcher) Poppler on January 19, 1938, in Duluth, MN. Ruth lived most of her life in MN, ND, IL and the last 10 years in Franklin, TN. After graduating from High School, Ruth went...
Merry Ina Gerrish
Jul 14, 2024
Merry Ina Gerrish, age 84, passed away July 14, 2024, at the Fountains of Franklin, TN. Ina was born in Foley, Florida, on April 8, 1940; she and her husband, Dr. Harold Paul Gerrish, Sr. (Hurricane Hal), met at Florida State University, married, and made homes in Miami, Tampa, Calhoun, and finally Franklin, TN. Ina loved children and worked as...
Mary Juanita Presley
Jul 14, 2024
Mary Juanita Presley
November 30, 1941 until July 14, 2024
Juanita was born on November 30, 1941 to Oliver William Presley, II and Susie Steele Presley. She grew up in a large household and was one of eight children including – James Unzel Presley, John Henry Presley, Otis Presley, Otto Presley, and Owen Presley – who preceded her in death. Juanita is...
Joel Allan Mickaylo
Jul 13, 2024
Joel Allan Mickaylo, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away July 13, 2024. He was born in Carteret, NJ to the late Joseph and Mary Mickaylo. He was raised in Matawan, NJ and spent most of his life in New Jersey. He went to West Virginia University where he played football after high school. He enjoyed being active and participating...
James Edward Hillsbery
Jul 13, 2024
James Edward Hillsbery, age 60, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his residence. A native of San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Ronald Hillsbery and Patricia Rice Hillsbery. Jim moved to Williamson County 7 years ago from Orlando, Florida. He spent most of his career in the golfing industry and for the past 3...
David Thompson
Jul 13, 2024
George “David” Thompson, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 13, 2024 in Franklin, Tennessee. David was born on December 10, 1955 in Williamsburg, Virginia. He moved to Franklin in 1973 and graduated from Franklin High School in 1974. David earned his finance degree from Belmont University in 1978 where he played on the tennis...
James Clair Peters
Jul 12, 2024
James C. Peters
Jim Peters of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2024 in Brentwood, TN. Jim was born to James and Ann (Van Woert) Peters , August 12th, 1932 in Mercer Township Pennsylvania. Ann remarried to Aaron E. Bittner before the war and they moved to Oak Ridge in support of the war effort. He graduated from Oak...
Michael Davis Wauford
Jul 12, 2024
Michael Davis Wauford, age 36 of Franklin, TN passed away July 12, 2024. Michael is a 2006 graduate of Franklin High School. He attended Columbia State Community College and Tennessee Tech University. He was the President of Wauford Air Conditioning where he worked alongside his grandfather, uncle and father for thirty years. Michael is preceded in death by his father,...
Patricia "Patti" Wilson Dale
Jul 12, 2024
Patricia “Patti” Wilson Dale, age 72 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born in Brownsville, TN to the late Jim & Joanne Wilson. She grew up in Jackson, TN. Patti graduated from Jackson High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in education from...
Stokley Watkins
Jul 11, 2024
Stokley Watkins, age 89 of College Grove, TN passed away July 11, 2024. He was born in Giles County, TN to the late Isaiah & Izora Watkins. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. Stokley retired from Robert Orr Sysco and later worked at HG Hills and Sam’s. His passion was coaching his children’s...
James Frank Ogilvie
Jul 9, 2024
James Frank Ogilvie, age 84, passed away on July 9, 2024. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter William and Kathleen Smith Ogilvie. Jim attended College Grove Schools, Maryville College, and earned his degree at Middle Tennessee State University. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He enjoyed a long...
James Wallace Howard
Jul 9, 2024
James Wallace Howard, a cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, at the age of 89 in Franklin, Tennessee. Born on October 10, 1934, in Granton, Wisconsin, James, known affectionately as Jim by all who knew him, led a life marked by service, dedication, and love.
Jim's early life in Wisconsin laid a strong...
Gertrude Elizabeth Pasley
Jul 9, 2024
Gertrude E. Roberts Pasley lovingly known as “Aunt Doll” was born in Franklin, TN to the late Daniel C. and Annie Holt Roberts. A longtime member of Parkway Church of Christ, passed away peacefully at her home. She was 92. Gertrude enjoyed watching baseball, specifically the Atlanta Braves. She was also a Tennessee Titans fan, especially when they won. Gertrude...
Janis Faye Wolverton
Jul 7, 2024
Janis Faye Merryman Wolverton finished her earthly race at the age of 86 on July 7, 2024. Janis was born on May 5, 1938 in Nashville, TN to TP and Grace Merryman. She spent most of her life in Nashville where she graduated from East High School in 1956. She attended Belmont College where she met the love of her...
Joela Mueller
Jul 6, 2024
Joela Mueller, 83, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024.
Joela was born on April 2, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan to Edwin and Loretta Powers. She graduated from Arthur Hill High and then Michigan State. She married her high school sweetheart, William (Bill) Mueller in 1963. They later moved to Seattle, Washington then Sacramento, California. Joela lived in Sacramento for 35...
Barbara G. Sayer
Jul 5, 2024
Barbara G. Sayer, 90, of Franklin, TN, passed away on July 5th, 2024 in her home, with her son and granddaughters by her side.
Barbara was born on March 12th, 1934 in Franklin, TN to the late John and Odell Glenn. She had one sister, the late Roger Skinner. Barbara graduated from Franklin High School in 1952 before attending Nashville General...
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