Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Betty Stewart
Apr 12, 2015
Ms. Betty Bishop Stewart, age 70 of Nashville, TN passed away April 12, 2015 at her home. Preceded in death by parents, Dillard McMillan Bishop & Ella Mae Hayes Bishop; sister, Ruby Sullivan. Survived by daughters, Billie Baker, Becky (Tony) Barnes, Sandra (John) Burgess & Sharol (Marty) Price; son, Louis, Jr. (Mandy) Baker; brothers, Jimmy Bishop, John Bishop, David Warren...
Iris Jones
Apr 12, 2015
Ms. Iris Merritt Jones, age 63 of Marshall County, TN passed away April 12, 2015 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Preceded in death by mother, Willie White Merritt and daughter, Kellie Michelle Jones. Survived by father, James A. "Jim" Merritt of Franklin, TN; son, Timothy Blake Swallow of Lewisburg, TN; daughter, Tabitha Jones (Travis) Howell of Columbia, TN; brothers, Mike (Chris)...
Carol Williams
Apr 12, 2015
Carol Meline Williams was born April 25, 1942 in Long Beach California, the daughter of George C. and Ethel Mae Meline. She grew up in California was educated in Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California and Colorado State University, Colorado. She studied Home Economics and worked as a Dietician and Educator. She was an accomplished musician and performed in college...
Dimple Jones
Apr 11, 2015
Dimple May Jones, 68, of Shelbyville, TN passed away April 11, 2015. She was born on February 2, 1947 in Morgan County, TN. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include sister, Brenda Green, Niece, Rhonda Moore (Jerry), Nephew, Roy Clark Jr., two great nieces, and two great Nephews. Interment will be 3PM Tuesday April 14, 2015...
Mary Griggs
Apr 10, 2015
Mary Gale Griggs, age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away April 10, 2015. Born in Giles County to the late Edward and Selma McNeese Pierce. Mary worked for many years at the Franklin Williamson County Chamber of Commerce. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Harris B. Griggs of Franklin, TN; son, Michael B. Griggs of Chapel...
William Blackford
Apr 10, 2015
William (Bill) Vaughan Blackford, age 87 was born on March 28, 1928 and passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. He was the son of the late Nathan and Edine Vaughan Blackford, and brother of the late Edward Blackford. He is survived by his loving wife Betty (Duke), who was his high school sweetheart whom he married on September 13,...
Mrs. Vera Williams
Apr 8, 2015
Vera Moore Williams, 96, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on April 8, 2015 in the early morning. Vera Beulah Moore was born on October 2, 1918, on a small farm in Washington County, KY, the sixth of nine children. She graduated from Cornishville High School in 1936 with the highest average in her class. She also graduated from Spencerian Business...
Herbert Mullins
Apr 8, 2015
Herbert Paul Mullins, age 83 passed away April 8, 2015 in Franklin, TN, born November 17, 1931 in Sweet Springs, MO. Paul was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1949 and drafted into the US Army and stationed at RAF Molesworth English Air Force Field, England where he met and then...
Mr. Lewis Allen
Apr 6, 2015
Mr. Lewis Nelson "Skip" Allen, age 74 died April 6, 2015 at his home in Franklin, TN. Born in Ann Arbor, MI in 1940. A Veteran of the US Navy. Retired as a Plant Manager from GM/Saturn in 2001. Preceded in death by father, Glenn Allen. Survived by wife, Dianne Page Allen; mother, Gladys Schlenker; sister, Janice Hesse; children, Sandy...
Caroline Best
Apr 3, 2015
Caroline Grace Best, age 77, passed away April 3, 2015 in Lawrenceville, GA. Caroline grew up in Memphis, TN and was a longtime resident of Franklin, TN. She enjoyed flower gardens, the performing arts, animals and nature, and was an avid reader. She treasured her friends and family and was known as "Sweet Caroline" by many who loved her. She...
Minnie Chrisman
Apr 3, 2015
Mrs. Minnie Katherine Chrisman, age 89 of Arrington, TN passed away on Good Friday, April 3, 2015. Born near Eagleville, TN to William Robert Douglas & Bertha May Vincent in 1925. She was the oldest of seven children; Benny, Evelyn, Leslie, Dorothy, James & Willeen. After marrying her late husband Paul Chrisman of Arrington, she attended business college in Murfreesboro,...
Sharon Joseph
Apr 3, 2015
Mrs. Sharon Joyce Hall Joseph, age 72 of Franklin, TN, passed away April 3, 2015. Formerly from Springfield, MO and made her home there for over 50 years where she worshipped with the Water Mill Church of Christ. Currently a member of Franklin Church of Christ. Survived by: husband of 54 years, M. Clay Joseph; sons, Mitchell (Lisa) Joseph, Mark...
James Lincoln III
Mar 31, 2015
Mr. James William Lincoln III, age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away March 31, 2015. Graduated from Central High School in Nashville, 1956. Attended David Lipscomb College in 1960 and Cumberland School of Law which closed before he graduated. Received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University. He was employed with the State Department of Transportation and Associates Capital Corporation....
Lewis Blair
Mar 28, 2015
Mr. Lewis Townsend Blair, age 87 of Franklin, TN, March 28, 2015. Retired veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force serving during WWII and Vietnam. Preceded in death by parents, Robert &Ogeal Leftwich Blair. Survived by wife, Christine Los Blair of Franklin, TN; sons, Robert (Beverly) Blair of Nashville, TN and Tracy (Tracy) Blair of Franklin, TN; daughter, Rhonda...
Grady Spears Jr.
Mar 26, 2015
Mr. Grady Spears Jr. age 74 of Bon Aqua, TN. Passed March 26, 2015. He was a member of Liberty Lincoln Church of Christ in Fairview, TN. Worked for H.E. Parmer Roofing Company for 35 years. Preceded in death by parents, Grady Spears Sr. and America Anderson Spears; siblings, Dessie Jennette, L.B. Spears, Betty Beard and Mattie Lou King. Survived...
Mary Lambert
Mar 25, 2015
Mrs. Mary Roy Lambert, age 77 of Franklin, TN. formerly of Tiptonville, TN passed away on March 25, 2015. She was a devoted minister's wife and was involved with the First Baptist Church of Tiptonville. She retired from the Lake County Regional Correctional Facility after 17 years as an employee. For the past five years she has lived in Middle...
Josiah Eggleston
Mar 24, 2015
Mr. Josiah "Joe" Carr Eggleston, age 83 of Franklin, TN, March 24, 2015. Longtime member of Franklin First United Methodist Church. Mr. Eggleston graduated from Battle Ground Academy and Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Retired from Harpeth National Bank, USF&G and the Crisis Call Intervention Center. Preceded in death by mother, Sophronia Mayberry Eggleston...
William Rainey, Jr.
Mar 23, 2015
Mr. William "Bill" Richard Rainey, Jr. age 68 of Franklin, TN, March 23, 2015. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Member of West Main Church of Christ. Retired from Quebecor Printing and was a part-time employee at Allegra Printing Co. in Brentwood. Preceded in death by parents, William Sr. & Gladys Ruth Gordon Rainey; sister in-law, Jun Rainey; brother in-law, Larry...
Donald Weil
Mar 21, 2015
Mr. Donald Clark Weil, age 90 of Brentwood, TN passed away March 21, 2015 at Somerfield at the Heritage. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Paul and Gladys Weil. Graduated from Great Neck High School in Long Island, NY. Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. Received his BS Degree from Colgate University in 1949....
Mary Forton
Mar 19, 2015
Mary Louise Marlin Sullivan Forton, age 81 of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away March 19, 2015. Retired from Hudson's in Michigan. Preceded in death by parents, Louise Ormes & Fleming Marlin, Sr.; sister, Hazel Bradley; brother, Fleming Marlin, Jr.; grandson, James Joseph Sullivan. Survived by spouse, James Forton, Mt. Pleasant, SC; son, Harold (Faith) Sullivan, Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandson, Michael...
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