Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Tamara Stephens
Mar 16, 2015
Tamara Lyn Stephens, 40, of Thompsons Station, March 16, 2015. Survived by daughter, Hailey Tanner; mother, Kathleen Keith; father, Gary Stephens; great aunt, Patty Hanson, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends. Born in Southfield, MI, Tamara was a loving mother, daughter and friend to all. She found her home in Tennessee where she enjoyed many friends. She...
William Chriesman
Mar 15, 2015
Mr. William Howard Chriesman, age 95 passed away at the Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, TN on March 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, MP Cotton Chriesman and father, William Chriesman. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and a long time employee of Alcoa. He was the oldest member of the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club....
Patty Thornton
Mar 13, 2015
Miss. Patty Ann Thornton, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away March 13, 2015 at NHC HealthCare, Fairground Street, Franklin, TN. Upon graduating from Hillsboro High School, Williamson County, in June 1951, she was employed by the Military Department of Tennessee for over forty years working under nine governors and nine adjutant generals. Upon her retirement, she was presented the...
Bert Wiggs, Jr.
Mar 12, 2015
Mr. Bert Ryland Wiggs, Jr. age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away March 12, 2015 in Franklin, TN. Born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Bert Ryland, Sr. & Bessie Lee Brinkley Wiggs. Veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Engineering. He also worked as an engineer with...
Roy Thompson
Mar 11, 2015
Mr. Roy C. "R.C." Thompson, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away March 11, 2015. He was a dairy farmer for many years in Williamson County and lifetime member of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by wife, Mildred Taylor Thompson. Survived by: daughters, Cornelia (Lincoln) Benefield & Gayle (Mark) Cothran; brother, Bill Thompson; grandchildren, Marty (Tammy) Benefield,...

Eloise Hoover
Mar 11, 2015
Mrs. Eloise Hall Hoover, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away March 11, 2015. Preceded in death by daughter, Cindy Hoover Fox. Survived by: husband of 71 years, Edward Hoover; sons, Greg (Barbara) Hoover & Tommy (Lorraine) Hoover; daughter, Betsy (Jerry) Barker; eight grandchildren & fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, March 13, 2015 at...
Thomas Locke, Jr.
Mar 10, 2015
Thomas Earl Locke, Jr. age 78 of Franklin, TN, March 10, 2015. Member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Retired banker in Williamson Co. and cattle farmer for many years. Preceded in death by parents, T.E. & Mary V. Locke. Survived by wife, Teresa Locke; sons, Thomas Ray (Nerissa Dixon) Locke & Gregory Lee (Sherry) Locke; daughter, Sharon Diane (Robert) Hutchison;...
Buna Stewart
Mar 10, 2015
Mrs. Buna Vesta Stewart, age 83 of Arrington, TN, March 10, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, William & Mary Cooper Ford; brothers, J.B. & Robert Ford and sister, Lois Clayton. Survived by husband, Buford Stewart of Arrington, TN; daughters, Sandra Stewart of Spring Hill, TN & Lisa Stewart of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jenny Sullivan & Amy (Copper Bennett) Sullivan....
Andrew Karp
Mar 9, 2015
Andrew Thomas Karp, 71, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on March 9th. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Laura Mahowald Karp, first wife Mary Katherine Brunke Karp, brothers Daniel and Frank, sisters Laura Mae Rudeen and Katherine Klein Clarken. He is survived by his wife Grace Loftus Karp, children Carolyn (Todd) Kirk, John (Jane Anne), Sharon,...

Mary Berkihiser
Mar 7, 2015
Mrs. Mary Frances Berkihiser, age 102 of Brentwood, TN passed away March 7, 2015 in Franklin, TN. She was born in Washington Co., OK to the late Roy Friend & Mary Stephens. Preceded in death by grandson, Charles Moore and son in-law, Billy Roy Moore. Survived by daughters, Virginia "Pixie" Moore of Brentwood, TN and Barbara "Bobbie" (Bevy) Walker of...
Garrett Miller
Mar 6, 2015
Garrett Matthew Miller, age 29 of Franklin, TN was called home on March 6, 2015. Born on May 24, 1985 in La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived the majority of his life in Franklin, TN. Garrett is well known for being a lover of God and all people. His heart is revealed through his songwriting and music, his close relationships and...

Charlotte McCord
Mar 6, 2015
Ms. Charlotte Julia McCord, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away March 6, 2015 at her home. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late William & Charlotte L. Jamison. She was preceded in death William H. McCord; daughter, Mary McCord Tedford and brother, Billy Jamison. Survived by granddaughter, Sarah Tedford (Joe) Kozlowski. Honorary Pallbearer, Charles Witherspoon. Funeral services...
Margaret Mutz
Mar 5, 2015
Mrs. Margaret "Mike" Mutz, age 86 of Franklin, TN passes away peacefully on March 4, 2015. She has been a resident of Franklin for over 16 years where she attended Franklin First United Methodist Church. She previously lived in Long Island, NY. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Mutz and a brother, Raymond Urtz. Survived by sons, John Edward Mutz,...
Valerie White
Mar 4, 2015
Mrs. Valerie Faith White, age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away March 4, 2015. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late James & Virgil Stewart Hobart. Preceded in death by her husband, James Clyde White. Survived by sons, T.J. (Laurel) Aiello and Terry White; daughters, Terissa Waddell and Tammy White; grandchildren, Sean, Scot, Mandy, Leann, Cory, Eric & Kevin; great-grandchildren,...

Wilbur Binkley
Mar 4, 2015
Mr. Wilbur Clayton Binkley, age 90 of Franklin, TN, March 4, 2015. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Member of Heritage Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, S.E. & Nancy Boyd Binkley. Survived by wife, Frances Binkley; son, Clay (Susan) Binkley; daughter, Lee Mounger; sister, Janet Hargrove; grandchildren, Casey Bryant, Hillary Mounger & Mary Susan McConnell; great-grandchild, Abiella McConnell....
Karl Schmid
Mar 2, 2015
Karl Gordon Schmid, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away March 2, 2015. Educated atLexington High School, Lexington , MA, Lawrence Academy, Groton, MA and educated at Tufts University, Medford, MA. He was a very talented athlete. He excelled in football, baseball and basketball. Preceded in death by parents, Karl H. & Mary Gordon Schmid and brother in-law, Douglas Hood....
Donald Counts
Mar 1, 2015
Mr. Donald D. "Papa" Counts, age 63 of Spring Hill, TN passed away March 1, 2015. He was the owner and operator Southern Pest Control. He had many hobbies including NASCAR, playing poker, bowling and karaoke. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He always had a smile on his face. Preceded in death by parents, Luther...
Mary Jolayemi
Mar 1, 2015
Mrs. Mary A. Jolayemi, age 58, of Franklin, TN, passed away March 1, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. She received a degree in Finance from John Carroll University in Cleveland. She was an accountant for 11 years in the General Services Dept for the State of Tennessee. She was a loving mother and a wonderful wife. Preceded in death by parents,...
John Fox
Feb 28, 2015
John Herald Fox, age 92, of Fairview, TN, February 28, 2015. Retired from C.B. Ragland after 35 years, a cabinet maker and woodworker, a former member of Hiram Lodge #7 and a member of First Baptist Church in Fairview. Preceded in death by parents, Fred Herald and Lettie Bessie Parham Fox. Survived by wife of 69 years, Frances S. Fox;...
Willie Netherton
Feb 28, 2015
Mr. Willie Joe Netherton, age 70, Franklin, TN, passed away February 28, 2015. He was an avid member of Holt's Chapel Church of Christ and was employed with City of Franklin Sanitation Department for 30 years. Preceded in death by parents, Jesse Lee and Nora Keith Netherton; seven sisters; and four brothers. Survived by daughter, Sarah Netherton; step-son, Billy Joe...
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