Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sep 27, 2014
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Monday, September 29th, 2014 6:30pm, Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Spring Hill)
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...
Rebecca Cerio
Sep 21, 2014
Rebecca Cerio, age 59 of Franklin, TN passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her home on Sunday. She was a devoted & loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had a passion for her family and most recently her grandchildren. She enjoyed a full life of travel and adventure. She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen Looney Cunningham. Survived...
Helen Johnson
Sep 18, 2014
Mrs. Helen Christine Johnson, age 79 of Franklin, TN died September 18, 2014. Born in Williamson Co. to the late Jesse Lee & Lillie Thelma Ferguson Johnson. She is preceded in death by her daughters, Janice Kay Martin and Gwendolyn Christine Waller. Survived by son, James (Ronda Marlin) Waller, Jr. of Spring Hill, TN; brother, Jesse E. "Billy" (Mary) Johnson...
George IV
Sep 17, 2014
George Hege Hamilton IV, 77, died Wednesday, September 17 in Nashville with his family by his side. George had been a member of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, for more than 50 years. For a complete biography of his life work, please see www.georgeiv.net . Son of George III and Mary Lillian Hamilton of Winston-Salem, NC, He survived...
Michael Thomas
Sep 17, 2014
Mr. Michael Barnard Thomas, age 37 of Franklin, TN passed away September 17, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Williamson County. He attended school at Franklin Elementary, Johnson Middle and Battle Ground Academy. He was a member of The People's Church. At an early age he was influenced by his Papa, who guided him and instilled in him a...
Miss Aireal Hammonds
Sep 16, 2014
Miss Aireal Nicole Hammonds, age 19, of Spring Hill, TN passed away September 16, 2014 at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Aireal was a 2013 graduate of Independence High School. Preceded in death by her brother Kristopher Hammonds. Survived by her mother, Jennifer Hammonds; father, Michael Hammonds; grandparents, Cotton Ingram, Carl and Connie Wood & Michael and Patricia Hammonds; brothers, Levy Hammonds,...

George Ingram, Sr.
Sep 16, 2014
INGRAM, Sr. George Ellis, age 85 of Franklin, TN died September 16, 2014 in Franklin, TN. Born in Davidson county, TN to the late John & Mary Mealer Ingram. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and made his living as a truck driver. He is survived by his children and many other loving family members. Graveside services will...
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