Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Adam Friedrich Spiess
May 27, 2024
Adam Friedrich Spiess, 50, of College Grove passed away on May 27, 2024. Adam’s journey through life was shared with his beloved wife, Cindy (nee Horosinski) and his cherished sons, Tyler and Dylan. He was the loving son of the late Ernst Spiess and his surviving mother, Winifred (nee Graham) Spiess. Adam was the fond brother of Catherine (and...
Dr. Rita Jane Schnipke
May 25, 2024
Dr. Rita Schnipke, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend gracefully completed her earthly journey on May 25, 2024. She was a beacon of love and inspiration to all who knew her. Born on May 25,1952 to Joe Schnipke and Aggie Monak, Rita grew up surrounded by the love of her family in Sandusky, Ohio. She brought joy...
Kevin Gene Steiling
May 25, 2024
Kevin Gene Steiling, 69, of Franklin, TN passed away Saturday, May 25th, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A memorial gathering will be at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave., Franklin, TN, 37064, Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He is survived by his brother...
Faith Phillips Winston
May 24, 2024
Faith Phillips Winston, 87, a resident of Cookeville, TN, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Spring Hill, TN. She was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA, to the late Windom and Jewell Phillips. She graduated from Baton Rouge HS and La. Tech University earning Bachelor and Master of Music Education degrees. She met the love of her life,...
John Bedinger Gregg
May 23, 2024
John Bedinger Gregg, age 102, of Brentwood, TN, was born in 1921 and passed away May 23. Preceeded in death by Nancy Holman Gregg, his wife of 66 years, and daughter Barbara Leigh Gregg, both of Charlottesville, VA, he is survived by his son, John H Gregg of Spring Hill, TN, his daughter Martha Gregg Demetrion of Paris, France; and...
Jessie Marie Anglin
May 23, 2024
Jessie Marie Anglin, age 79 of College Grove, TN passed away May 23, 2024. Jessie was a native of Williamson County, TN and was a retired employee with Southwestern Company and worked with the Favorite Recipes Cookbooks. She loved to travel both domestic and international with her friends and family. One of her favorite places to go was...
German Moses Carlisle
May 22, 2024
German Moses Carlisle, age 92 of Goodlettsville, TN. passed away suddenly on May 22, 2024 at his residence.
German was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He was born and raised in Williamson County, TN, graduating in 1950 from Hillsboro High School in Franklin where he excelled in basketball.
After high school he served our country as a...
Audrey Jo Ann Sanford
May 22, 2024
Audrey Jo Ann Sanford, age 66 of Spring Hill, TN passed away May 22, 2024. She was born in Clanton, AL to the late John Donald Wyatt and Jo Ann Wyatt. Audrey was a loving mother to Michael and a devoted wife to Ricky. She loved to spend time in Gatlinburg and going to craft shows. She is survived by...
Shirley Katherine Swanson
May 22, 2024
Shirley Katherine Swanson, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, in Franklin, TN, succumbing to Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 81. Born on Christmas Eve in 1942, in Austin, Texas, to Cliff and Jana Thornton, Shirley's life was a tapestry of devotion, kindness, and community spirit. She was the cherished wife of Roger...
Rose Johnson Klein
May 22, 2024
Rose Johnson Klein, age 88, passed away peacefully in Franklin, Tennessee following a lengthy illness. Rose was born in southwest Georgia on December 29, 1935, the fourth of six children to Eugenia “Genie” Blythe Johnson and George Clifford Johnson. While still in high school, she met and married James “Jimmy” Klein, and the two moved to Tennessee. Jimmy began working...
Keith Randall Parker, MD
May 20, 2024
Dr. Keith Randall Parker, age 62, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at his residence. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, he was born on January 21, 1962, the son of the late Donald L. Parker, and Mary Lou Jones Parker. He attended UT Medical School in Memphis. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy where he served...
Linda Kise Perry
May 20, 2024
Linda Kise Perry, age 78 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Crossville, TN passed away May 20, 204. She was born in Bucks County, PA to the late Mal & Verona Kise. Linda received her BA in Business at the University of Tampa, and she worked for over 20 years in Interior Design. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Donald...
Sidney J Sampson
May 19, 2024
Sidney J Sampson
Sidney J Sampson, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born on November 27th, 1955, in Kokomo, Indiana. Sid was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Sid is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sampson; his father, Joe Sampson; his father-in-law, Jack Steele; and his sister-in-law,...
Virgia Christean Hallum
May 19, 2024
Virgia Christean Hallum, a vibrant soul whose zest for life was matched only by her love for friends, family, and travel, passed away on May 19, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Lovingly known as Chris by friends and family, she was born on October 22, 1933, in Hickman County, Tennessee, to her parents. Her father often fondly recalled the humorous story...
Frank Chapa
May 19, 2024
Frank Chapa, 75, of Franklin, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 of Stroke and subsequent complications in Franklin, TN surrounded by his loving family.
Frank emigrated to the United States at the age of 9, a journey that marked the beginning of a life to attain the American Dream in Chicago. And that he did because of his drive,...
Carolyn M White
May 19, 2024
White, Carolyn M – was born on July 1, 1944, to the late James Hugh Maupin and Suma Kathleen Maupin and grew up in Wartrace, Tennessee with her two sisters and a brother. She passed away on May 19, 2024, with her daughter, Jennifer, by her side. Carolyn was Assistant Head of Chemistry and worked as a Medical Technologist at Baptist...
E. Gale Pewitt
May 18, 2024
E. Gale Pewitt, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away May 18, 2024 in South Carolina. Born in Brentwood, TN, Gale graduated high school from his beloved Battle Ground Academy.
Gale attended Vanderbilt University where he earned a degree in Engineering and met his future wife Betty Lawwill. He and Betty began their life together in Pittsburgh, PA where Gale...
David James Gleason Jr.
May 18, 2024
David James Gleason, Jr., “Dave” to friends, colleagues, and loved ones, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born on August 10, 1963 in Wausau, WI to Karen and David Gleason, Sr. His formative years were spent in Central Wisconsin, fostering a love of the outdoors on...
Mackenzie Nicole White
May 16, 2024
Mackenzie Nicole White, age 16 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away May 16, 2024. Mackenzie formerly attended Thompsons Station Middle School and was finishing her junior year at Independence High School. She is survived by her parents, Chris & Tiffany White of Thompsons Station, TN; brother, Nicholas White of Thompsons Station, TN; grandparents, Beverly White of Russellville, KY and Jeff...
Barry Stephens
May 14, 2024
Barry Raymond Stephens, born on July 13, 1951, in Nashville, TN, will be warmly remembered by family and friends as a dedicated Director of Air Pollution Control for the State of Tennessee. With a Master's Degree in hand from his beloved Vanderbilt University, Barry devoted his career to ensuring a cleaner environment for future generations.
Barry peacefully passed away on May...
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