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Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee

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Frank Cheatham

Frank Cheatham

Oct 6, 2014

Mr. Frank Wayne Cheatham, age 79 of Franklin, TN, October 6, 2014. Retired after 35 years service with AT&T. Faithful member of Oak Valley Baptist Church. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Survived by: wife of 58 years, Margaret Jane Cheatham; sons, Michael (Marlene) Cheatham & Gary (Melissa) Cheatham; daughter, Cathey (Gary) Mason; grandchildren, Ashley (Chaz) Payne, Michael Mason, Meredith, Matthew...

Wanda Luna

Wanda Luna

Oct 5, 2014

Mrs. Wanda Henley Luna, age 81 of Franklin, TN, October 5, 2014. Born in Alabama to the late Otis Johnston & Lou Wallace Henley. Wanda went to the University of Alabama where she was in Tri Delta sorority and where she met and married Bobby Luna. Wanda was an avid sports spectator and lover of her dogs and horses. She...

Joseph Dorion

Joseph Dorion

Oct 5, 2014

Mr. Joseph Augusta Dorion, age 86 of Franklin, TN died October 5, 2014 in Franklin, TN. Preceded in death by wife, Loretta Dorion. Survived by daughter Valarie (Rick) Yadon; sons, Michael Dorion of Kerrville, TX and James Dorion of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Jennifer Miller and Trey Yadon; great grandchildren, Dylan Miller and Townes Miller. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00PM...

Beverly Landstreet III

Beverly Landstreet III

Oct 4, 2014

Beverly Walter Landstreet, III, age 92, passed away at his home on October 4, 2014. Born in Nashville, TN to the late Francis Landstreet and J. Barbour Barnett. Survived by wife of 68 years, Nancy Anderson Landstreet (with whom he flirted until the very end); children: Lucia Cherry (Larry), James Collins II (Jennifer), Jane Longhurst (Rusty), Beverly Walter IV (Julia)...

George Bentley

George Bentley

Oct 4, 2014

Mr. George Ray "Bugger" Bentley, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away October 4, 2014. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Owner of George Bentley Trucking & Construction for over 40 years. He also enjoyed traveling to England. Preceded in death by parents, Horace and Buyde Smith Bentley; brothers, Jack and James Bentley. He is survived by his loving...

Betty Haley

Betty Haley

Oct 4, 2014

Mrs. Betty J. Haley, age 78, of Franklin, TN, passed away October 4, 2014. Taught for many years at the high school and vocational school in Shelbyville, KY. Loving and supporting wife, mother, and grandmother. Survived by: husband, Dalton D. Haley of Franklin, TN; son, Jerry Haley of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Jan Tyler of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Shane & Haley...

Jean Krause

Jean Krause

Oct 4, 2014

Krause, Mrs. Jean Bazemore, age 83 of Brentwood, TN passed away on October 4, 2014. Born in Atlanta, GA and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in music education. No wife or mother could be more dedicated to her family than Jean Krause. Her greatest joy was in caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. Each and...

Marvin Bastian

Marvin Bastian

Oct 3, 2014

BASTIAN, Marvin Ray of Franklin, TN, age 86, passed away on October 3, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Nathaniel Adam & Mary Haynie Bastian; brother, Col. Haynie S. Bastian; and sister, Mary Louise Bastian. Survived by wife, Mary Ella Covington Bastian; son, Clay Covington Bastian of Snellville, GA; son, Dr. Sam (Tracey) Bastian of Franklin, TN; daughter, Edie (Eric)...

Mr. Michael McGuire

Mr. Michael McGuire

Oct 3, 2014

Michael Edwin McGuire, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday, October 3, 2014, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. A celebration of life will be held at Williamson Memorial, in Franklin, TN on Tuesday, October 7. Visitation with friends and family will start at 3:30PM with the celebration of life at 5:00PM. Mike was born in Muncie, Indiana, October 18, 1938, to...

Tamae Willhite

Tamae Willhite

Oct 3, 2014

WILLHITE, Ms. Tamae Kimura, age 82 of Franklin, TN, passed away October 3, 2014. Born in Tokyo, Japan, and moved to America in the early 1950's. She became a permanent resident of Hopkinsville, KY in 1972. She remained there until three years ago, then moved to Franklin, TN. Loving mother, grandmother and sister to her family, she was known for...

Connie Straughn

Connie Straughn

Oct 2, 2014

Mrs. Connie Kay Anderson Straughn, age 56 of Franklin, TN, passed away surrounded by her family, October 2, 2014. Graduate of David Lipscomb High School and David Lipscomb University where she was a member of Psi Alpha. Board of Director with Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Member of Berry's Chapel Church of Christ. Preceded in death by father,...

Kerry Dye

Kerry Dye

Oct 1, 2014

Mr. Kerry Julian Dye, age 56 of Nashville, TN, October 1, 2014. Graduate of the University of Tennessee and brother in Pi Kappa Alpha. He was a self-employed commercial real estate appraiser. Preceded in death by father, Julian Dye. Survived by wife, Jennifer Henry; son, Blake Henry; mother, Betty Windrow Dye; brother, Jim Dye; step-mom, Gayle Dye and all of...

Otis Henry

Otis Henry

Sep 30, 2014

Mr. Otis Harley Henry, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Born in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Walter A. & Nona Buchanan Henry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Agency. He is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Watson Henry and...

Ann Lane

Ann Lane

Sep 30, 2014

Mrs. Ann Warren Lane, age 71 of Franklin, TN died peacefully September 30, 2014 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Ann lived life to the fullest, always with a beautiful smile on her face. She never met a stranger. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was her grandchildren's greatest supporter...

Paul Stevenson

Paul Stevenson

Sep 29, 2014

Mr. Paul Thomas Stevenson, age 66 of Franklin, TN, passed away surrounded by his family, September 29, 2014. Sales Consultant for 42 years of service with Tom James Clothiers and won several awards for his accomplishments. Members of the Wednesday Richland Lunch Group and the Tuesday Night Monthly Group. Graduate of Tennessee Tech in 1970 and member of Phi Delta...

Javier Lopez

Javier Lopez

Sep 28, 2014

Mr. Javier Trejo-Lopez, age 46 of Franklin, TN passed away at his home, September 28, 2014. He was born in Hidalgo, Mexico. Survived by mother, Elodia Lopez; daughters, Veronica Trejo and Karina Trejo; son, Sergio Trejo; grandchildren, Andrea N. Trejo, Axel J. Sanchez and Mia B. Santos. Graveside services will be conducted 11:00AM Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Williamson Memorial...

Louis McMillan

Louis McMillan

Sep 27, 2014

McMillan, Louis Brown, age 77, passed away on September 27, 2014. Longtime resident of the Leipers Fork community, Mr. McMillan was a Christian man who loved his family and never met a stranger. He was a great cook and loved to garden. He never missed an Iroquois Steeplechase where he was a longtime Paddock Official. In his early years, he...

Kenneth Ruth

Kenneth Ruth

Sep 27, 2014

RUTH, Kenneth Sylvester age 95 of Marengo, OH, formerly of Franklin, TN, died September 27, 2014. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy M. Ruth; parents, Oscar Wilhem & Goldie Belle Hensel Ruth; brother, Richard Ruth; and sisters, Faye Flesher & Donna Brobeck. Survived by son, Jerry (Vickie) Ruth of Ohio; daughter, Janice (Raymond) Vaughn of Franklin, TN; eight grandchildren; twelve...

Carmen Zenni

Carmen Zenni

Sep 27, 2014

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Monday, September 29th, 2014 6:30pm, Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Spring Hill)

Homer Russell

Homer Russell

Sep 23, 2014

Homer "Papa" Russell , age 75, of Franklin, TN, passed away September 23 due to complications of cancer. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Warren Russell, of Franklin; daughter, Tracy (John) Willkomm of Franklin; son, Derek (Lori) Russell of Lake Park, NC; granddaughter, Morgan Willkomm; grandson, Jack Willkomm; brother, Archie Russell; and sisters, Lavetta Clement and...