Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Joseph Kurdziel
Jul 21, 2015
Mr. Joseph Kurdziel, age 76 of Brentwood, TN passed away July 21, 2015. He was a lover of life, family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandson. His infectious and loving personality endeared all. Joe was a former owner and President of Kurdziel Industries, Inc. He was also active in American Foundrymen's Society, Pattern Maker's Association, Village of Rothbury...
Robert Gadams
Jul 21, 2015
Mr. Robert F. "Bob" Gadams, age 76 of Spring Hill, TN passed away July 21, 2015. A member of the Church of the Nativity in Spring Hill. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorelei Marie Gadams; parents, Frank and Helen Remezas Gadams; granddaughter, Madison Elizabeth Gadams. Survived by sons, Bobby (Maribel) Gadams, Chris (Jenny) Gadams, Jeffrey (Lisa) Gadams,...
Weslie Kelley
Jul 21, 2015
Weslie Cleveland Kelley, age 83, Franklin, TN, passed away July 21, 2015. Retired mechanic with Capital Chevrolet and also worked at Abernathy Auto Parts. He was a loving father, grandad and he loved cars. He loved life, talking to people and had love for his animals. Preceded in death by parents, Cleveland and Fannie Kelley; sisters, Florence Griggs and Clara...
Robert Gross
Jul 19, 2015
Mr. Robert L. "Bob" Gross, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away July 19, 2015. A member of Clearview Baptist Church and a Veteran of the US Army. Bob graduated from University of Missouri with a Bachelor's degree in Education in 1954. He went on to graduate from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity Degree in 1961....
Bruce Hall
Jul 18, 2015
Bruce Cullen Hall, age 61, of Columbus, GA, passed away July 18, 2015. He was a kind person, a true friend who had a great sense of humor. Bruce loved his work as a computer programmer at Total System Services. Music was very important to him and he was an accomplished trombonist in the U.S. Army and played 25 years...
Eleanor Fields
Jul 18, 2015
Eleanor "Ellie" Helm Fields, age 39 of Franklin, TN passed away suddenly on July 18, 2015. Born in Virginia Beach, VA, she moved to Jacksonville at age 8 where she graduated Episcopal High School in 1995. Ellie adored and loved her nine year old son, Jacob "Jake" Helm Plymel. Ellie loved deeply her close friends and family. She also loved...
J. Styers, Jr.
Jul 17, 2015
J. Dean Styers, Jr. passed away on July 17, 2015. He was born in Gastonia, NC to the late J. Dean and Juanita Perkins Styers. Dean grew up in Gastonia and while in high school was an amateur radio operator with a commercial radio license. Dean served during WWII in the Navy after which he attended North Carolina State College...
Bonnie Bruce
Jul 17, 2015
Bonnie Nicole Bruce, age 30, Peytonsville Community, passed away July 17, 2015. Preceded in death by her brother, Jason Maynard and grandparents, George and Estelle Bruce and May Mangrum. Survived by father, Anthony Bruce; mother, Vicky Mangrum (Steve Ratliff); son, Cameron Ketterman; daughter, Delaney Ketterman; brother, Tony Bruce; sister, Tammy Jones; grandfather, Joe Mangrum; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many...
Lauren Gulley
Jul 16, 2015
Lauren Nicole Gulley, age 21, of Franklin, TN, passed away July 16, 2015. Preceded in death by grandmother, Sandra M. Brown. Survived by parents, James "Eddie" and Connie Gulley; sister, Alexis Gulley; grandparents, Wanda & John Stache and James Gulley; and step grandfather, Jerry A. Brown. Funeral Mass will be held at 1PM Saturday, July 25, 2015 at St. Matthew...

Cyrus Harper
Jul 14, 2015
Mr. Cyrus Wayne Harper, age 84 of Brentwood, TN passed away July 14, 2015. Retired Secretary/Treasurer for Dixie Concrete Pipe Co., Inc. after 46 years of service. Lifetime member for 43 years at the Nashville Elks Lodge #72. Past member of the Nashville Credit Men's Association and served on the board of directors. Avid Vanderbilt Fan. Member of Trinity United...
James Cheatham, III
Jul 12, 2015
Mr. James "Jim" Henry Cheatham, III age 80 of Brentwood, TN passed away July 12, 2015. Jim served our country as a US Navy Corpsman during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He was also the Captain of the Bonhomme Richard Aircraft Carrier softball team. He and his wife Lorraine worked together for 16 years for Watson & Taylor in...
Edwin Greenwald, Jr.
Jul 12, 2015
Mr. Edwin Frank Greenwald, Jr. age 52 of Brentwood, TN passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. Preceded in death by mother, Merle Anthony Greenwald and brother, Craig Greenwald. Survived by wife of 20 years, Dolores Riddle Greenwald; nieces, Catherine & Chandler Lersch; nephews, Schaeffer Lersch, Chad & Brent Greenwald; sister, Heather (Matt) Lersch and sister in-law, Maria Greenwald. Funeral services...
Larry Mitchell
Jul 10, 2015
On July 10, 2015, surrounded by his wife and daughters, Larry opened his eyes into eternity. Larry's heart was always for his family. Instilling a deep sense of loyalty and commitment. Even during struggles and hardship, we learned how to live out the true definition of forgiveness and grace. Larry was born and raised in Florence, Alabama. He was the...
Robert Heithcock, Jr.
Jul 9, 2015
Robert Milton Heithcock, Jr. age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away July 9, 2015. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Robert Milton Sr. & Robbie Barnes Heithcock. He owned and operated Heithcock's Body Shop for 24 years. Milton was an outdoorsman and loved all kinds of hunting. Preceded in death by grandchild, Regina Heithcock; brother, Charles Heithcock; sister,...
Ethel King
Jul 7, 2015
Mrs. Ethel Mary King, age 89 of Franklin, TN, July 7, 2015. Retired from Brentwood High School as a cafeteria worker. Preceded in death by husband, James L. King; parents, Tom & Rosie Tidwell Waller; great-grandson, Cody Noe. Survived by sons, Alton (Carolyn) King & Thomas (Brenda) King; daughters, Margie (David Coats) Harper & Carla (Larry) Noe; special great nephew,...
Cornel Jurca
Jul 7, 2015
Mr. Cornel Jurca, age 67 of Franklin, TN passed away July 7, 2015. He immigrated to the US in 1977. Retired from General Motors in Spring Hill, TN. As a member of Grace Chapel he loved the Lord. A very caring person, he was involved with several foreign missions. Preceded in death by parents, Emerich and Marta Veres Jurca; son,...
Mildred Hughes
Jul 7, 2015
Mrs. Mildred McKay Hughes, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away July 7, 2015. Talented seamstress in home décor and fashion. Preceded in death by husband, Buford W. Hughes; brother, Leonard McKay & sister, Eleanor Rice. Survived by: son, Mac (Pat) Hughes; daughters, Martha Hughes & Ruth Nichols; brothers, Guilford (Faye) McKay & Porter (Virginia) McKay; sister in law, Katherine...
Dr. Cutrer Sr.
Jul 6, 2015
Dr. Clyde Willis Cutrer, Sr., age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away July 6, 2015. Dr. Cutrer was a long time minister at Madison First Baptist Church and Professor Emeritus in the Religion Department at Belmont University. After retiring from Belmont he self-published four books. A native of Kentwood, LA, Dr. Cutrer graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree...

Judy Weldon
Jul 4, 2015
Mrs. Judy Patricia Barnes Weldon, age 74 of Decherd, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN passed away July 4, 2015. Retired cashier with H.G. Hills in Franklin. Preceded in death by husband, Harold Weldon; sister, Evelyn Crabtree, Roscoe, Jack & Chester Barnes. Survived by: brother, Glenn (Doris) Barnes, Decherd, TN and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted...
Tommye Shackleford
Jul 3, 2015
Mrs. Tommye Jean Griffith Shackleford, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away July 3, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Alvin C. Shackleford. Survived by: daughters, Tina Shackleford & Dee (Bill) Cochran; grandchildren, William Benjamin & Rachel Maureen Cochran and sister, Judy (Gene) Lowe. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM Monday, July 6, 2015 at Oak Valley Baptist Church,...
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