Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Brenda Taylor
Jan 7, 2015
Mrs. Brenda Gail Whaley Taylor, age 66 of the Rudderville Community passed away January 7, 2015. Born in Johnson City, TN to the late Clarence & Trula Arwood Whaley. Survived by husband, Calvin Taylor; son, John (Janice) Taylor; sister, Martha Wolin; grandson, Matthew Taylor; lifelong friend, Helen McClard. Funeral service will be conducted 11:00AM Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Williamson...
Ms. Annie Johnson
Jan 6, 2015
Ms. Annie Louise Johnson, age 86, of Franklin, TN passed away January 6, 2015. She was a member of Thompson Station Church of Christ. Preceded in death by son, Calvin King; and daughter-in-law, Gail Chadwell King. Survived by son, Milton (Shirley) King of Nashville; brother, William Waddey of Franklin; grandchildren, Brian (Ronna) King, Kacy (Shane) Pantall, Jenni (Jeff) Burton and...
Mary Pope
Jan 6, 2015
Ms. Mary Elizabeth Herbert Pope, age 94, of Brentwood, TN passed away January 6, 2015. One of the first female graduates of Vanderbilt University, after graduation she moved to Washington, D. C. and worked for the government during WWII. She enjoyed golf, bridge, and genealogy. She was a member of the National Society Colonial Dames, Williamson County Historical Society and...
Kathryn Cooper
Jan 5, 2015
Mrs. Kathryn Miller Cooper, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away January 5, 2015. Formerly of Jackson, MS. She was a member of Walker Baptist Church. Retired from South Central Bell. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Herbert Cooper. Survived by her two children, Jim (Jane)...
Henry Cathey
Jan 5, 2015
Mr. Henry Martin Cathey, age 93, of the Rally Hill Community passed away on January 5, 2015. Member of the Ash Hill Cumberland Prebyterian Church since August 1942 where he became an Elder on December 18, 1960. He retired from Union Carbide Corporation in Columbia after 27 years. On November 8, 1942 he was drafted into the Army and served...
Mrs. Barbara Potts
Jan 4, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Hood Potts, age 80 of Hermitage, TN passed away Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2015 at her daughter's home. Survived by: husband of 60 years, Boyd D. Potts; daughters, Lynn (Terry) Parrott and Deborah (Randy) Hickerson; grandchildren, Jennifer Parrott, Alex Geleske and Justin Hickerson. Barbara was an active member at Walker Memorial Baptist Church in Franklin, TN and enjoyed...
Mercedes Bejarano
Jan 4, 2015
Mercedes Bejarano, age 90, of Thompson's Station, TN, passed away January 4, 2015. Born in Palmira, Valle, Colombia South America to the late Salomon & Susana Rodriguez Bejarano. She loved to care for her family, and was a member of the Church of The Nativity. Survived by her daughter, Maria (Jon) Duvall; brother, Gilberto Bejarano; three grandchildren & two great...
Marie Robold
Jan 3, 2015
Mrs. Marie A. Summa Robold, age 85, passed away on January 3, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Mary Summa; brother, Anthony Summa; and sister, Martha Oropallo. She is survived by husband, Kenneth Robold; son, Kenneth (Darby) Robold, Jr.; daughters, Mary Robold & Kathering Corvino; sisters, Louise Bassano & Lucy Pacello; and grandchildren, Kenneth "Trip" Robold, III...
Laura Bratten
Jan 2, 2015
Bratten, Laura Ruth age 59 of Nashville, TN. passed away at her home January 2, 2015. Member of the Kingfield Seventh-day Adventist Church. Laura had such a caring and giving personality. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Marion and Mae Blizzard Gorman; foster parents, Walter and Homa King; brothers, Charles and Everett Gorman; sisters, Nola Hicks, Barbara...
Jewell Lampley
Jan 2, 2015
Jewell Walker Lampley, age 96, of Franklin, TN passed away on January 2, 2015. She worked as a Head Seamstress at Gus Mayer for 31 years. Preceded in death by husband, Winford Lampley; daughter, Betty Baird; and parents, Robert & Beulah Mai Givens Walker. Survived by son, Autry Lampley; daughter, Linda (Woosh) Noland; grandchildren, Andrea (Randy) Smith, Kelly (Ross) Denham,...
Mr. John Martin, Jr.
Jan 2, 2015
Mr. John Fred Martin, Jr. age 86 of Franklin, TN. passed away January 2, 2015. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Fred was a member of Grassland Heights Baptist Church and he had retired from Ford Glass Plant. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Fred Martin, Sr. and Corinne Smoot Martin; brother, Robert Martin....
Nelda Winfree
Jan 1, 2015
Nelda Reese Winfree, age 72, of Smyrna, TN passed away on January 1, 2015. She was a longtime member of the Smyrna Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, John Reese & Pauline Brown Helmontaler and brother, Robert W. Helmontaler. Survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Willie Winfree; sons, Stephen M. Winfree, Bob G. (Maria) Winfree, &...
Odell Sullivan
Dec 31, 2014
Mrs. Odell Beard Sullivan, age 92, of Thompson Station, TN passed away December 31, 2014. A loving mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother. She was a member of the Burwood United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Stephens; son-in-law, Mike Edwards; granddaughter, Jennifer Forrest; brothers, J.B. Beard, Vernon Beard, George Beard, Leslie Beard; sisters, Mae Inman, Virginia Stogner, Margaret Carney,...
Jessie Clark
Dec 30, 2014
Mr. Jessie William Clark, age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away December 30, 2014 at his home. He was loved by everybody and he loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own children. He was always playing practical jokes on people and enjoyed listening to country music. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel Archie & Gracie Margaret...
Blythe Gillespie
Dec 29, 2014
Mr. Blythe C. Gillespie, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away December 29, 2014. Member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Electrician for McCall & Sewell Electric Companies for over 50 years. Preceded in death by parents, William & Grace Gillespie; sister, Mary Williams; brother, George Gillespie; step-mother, Rose Gillespie. Survived by wife of 61 years, Betty Gillespie; daughters, Karen (Jerry) Lillard...
Patricia Chesna
Dec 28, 2014
Patricia Anne Chesna, age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away in the morning of Sunday, December 28, 2014 from heart disease. She was born on January 14, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, PA of John and Mary Pirtko and lived most of her life in Hanover Township. Pat worked as a Registered Nurse in the Wyoming Valley Healthcare System. She was dedicated...
William Puryear, Jr.
Dec 27, 2014
Mr. William A. "Bill" Puryear, Jr., age 81 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord December 27, 2014. Retired Church Administrator with Christ Community Church. His love for his Savior was such an impact to all he served and loved. He was a good and faithful servant that did his job as a husband, father, grandfather and leader...
Everette Unger
Dec 26, 2014
Everette William "Bill" Unger, age 80 of Franklin, TN formerly of Elk Grove Village, IL. Passed away December 26, 2014. A veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War. A member of the Church of God for 42 years. A Patriarch of the family that valued his relationship with God. On January 11, 1958 married his wife of 56...
Melissa Martin
Dec 26, 2014
Melissa "Lisa" Martin, age 48 of Santa Fe, TN, December 26, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Edward Holt & Evelyn Holt. Survived by husband, Keith Martin of Santa Fe, TN; sons, Brian Martin of Santa Fe, TN & Michael Martin of Fly, TN; daughter, Andrea Pilkinton of Columbia, TN; brothers, Edward & Terry Holt; grandchildren, Ryder, Addyson & Ansli...
Virginia McKee
Dec 25, 2014
Virginia McKee, age 91 of Franklin, TN, passed away December 25, 2014. She was a member of West Main Church of Christ. After losing her husband at an early age she lovingly raised three children as a single mother. In her 40's she became a Registered Nurse and retired after 25 years from Williamson Medical Center. After retirement she became...
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