Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mr. Jimmy Shiver
Aug 12, 2014
Mr. Jimmy L. "Jim" Shiver, age 77, of Columbia, TN, passed away August 12, 2014. Described by his family as the "Greatest expression of unconditional love", Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. A veteran of the United States Air Force, member of Brown's Chapel Church of Christ, Spring Hill Masonic Lodge and a retired operating...
William Nichols
Aug 11, 2014
Mr. William Louis Nichols, age 71 of Columbia, TN, August 11, 2014. Graduate of Franklin High School. Retired after thirty years of service with the UT Experimental Station. Preceded in death by parents, Pat and Emma Sullivan Nichols; brothers, Malcolm and Wayne Nichols. Survived by: wife, Anne Nichols; sons, Tracy (Embry) Nichols and Michael Nichols; brothers, Jimmy (Dianne) Nichols and...
Mary Blakley
Aug 10, 2014
BLAKLEY, Mrs. Mary Frances, age 88 of Franklin, TN, August 10, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents, Ira Ellis & Ella Dee Magrill Shackelford and husband, Billie Jack Blakley. Survived by daughter, Karen (George) Grant; brother, Garland Shackelford; six grandchildren & nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted 2:30PM Friday, August...
William Thiry
Aug 9, 2014
William "Bill" Warren Thiry, age 65 of Thompson's Station, TN, formerly of Birmingham, AL. Bill, a native of Hamburg, NY, graduated in 1971 from the University of Alabama and then became a CPA. He retired from Southern Company Services. He is preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Doris Thiry and nephew, Donny Thiry. Survived by wife, Sherri Thiry;...
Katherine Crafton
Aug 9, 2014
Mrs. Katherine Woodard "Kitty" Crafton, age 72 of Franklin, TN, August 9, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Charles E. Crafton, son, Mitchell Wayne Crafton, sister, Maxine Chambers & Joanne Woodard and brother, Bobby Wayne Woodard. Survived by: daughter, Charlotte (David) Watkins; sons, David (Cindy) Crafton & Gary Crafton; brothers, Prentice (Willie Mae) Woodard & Ernest (Doneda) Woodard; sister, Janice...
John Byrd
Aug 7, 2014
Infant, John Rob Byrd, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2014. Preceded in death by his great grandparents, William and Lavell Byrd and John Ben Cowley. Survived by: parents, William Rob and Clair Cowley Byrd of Franklin, TN; brothers, Will and Fletcher Byrd; grandparents, Jerry and Peggy Byrd of Jackson, TN and Ewin and Lucy Cowley of...
Ruth Frary
Aug 4, 2014
Ruth Alaine (Bernhardy) Frary passed away on August 4th, 2014 in Franklin, TN. Ruth was born June 28, 1928 the daughter of Willard and Mary (Melton) Bernhardy in Minonk, IL. She also lived in Chenoa and moved to Lyndon, IL. in 1939. Ruth was raised in Lyndon as one of two children. After graduating from Lyndon High School, Ruth worked...
Mrs. Dorothy Kolentus
Aug 4, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Kolentus, age 79, of Thompsons Station, TN, formerly of Southern California, passed away August 4, 2014. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was active in her church and had served as PTA President at her children's school. Survived by her husband of 60 years, James E. Kolentus of Thompsons Station, TN; son, Michael...
Glen Hazelwood
Aug 3, 2014
Hazelwood, Glen Andrew age 44 of Franklin, TN, passed away at his home August 3, 2014. Glen enjoyed cooking as a chef, music, Star Wars and the Philadelphia Flyers, but he loved his Oakland Raiders. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Hazelwood; parents, Dwain and Joyce Hazelwood; friend, Shelley Hazelwood; uncle, Ralph (Pam) Hazelwood; aunt, Betty (DL) Stevens and...
Charlie Bowman
Aug 2, 2014
Bowman, Charlie Mai Maxwell, age 81 was born into this life on July 24th, 1933 in Baxter, TN. She went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 2, 2014. In heaven she joins her parents, Versa and Bus, and Charlie and Ophia, and her in laws Causby and Addie, James, Jewell, Geraldine, and Mattie. After becoming pen...
Mary Smith
Aug 1, 2014
SMITH, Mrs. Mary L. of Brentwood, TN, native of Franklin, TN passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husbands, James Marvin Bennett & Luther Mason; brother, Rev. Alburn Gilliam; sister, Adell Douglas; son, James Larry Bennett; father, Clarence G. Gilliam; mother, Lattie Johnston Gilliam. Survived by husband, Nathan A. Smith; sons,...
Carolyn Long
Jul 31, 2014
LONG, Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Kidd, age 72 of Thompsons Station, TN, July 31, 2014. Retired accountant with the State of Tennessee. Member of the Boy Scouts of America, Middle Tennessee Council Executive Board, Natchez Trace District, Cub Scout Pack 1291 and Scoutung's National Honor Society, Order of the Arrow in the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, Nendawen Chapter. Longtime member of Tulip Grove...
Shirley Lature
Jul 30, 2014
LATURE, Mrs. Shirley Spahr, age 80 of Franklin, TN, July 30, 2014. Loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She enjoyed her grandchildren and was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 58 years, Ermon Wayne Capps Lature. Survived by sons, David (Kelly) Lature of Franklin, TN, Dale (Janet) Lature of Lavergne, TN & Mike (Pam) Lature...
Hoyt Doak, Jr.
Jul 29, 2014
Hoyt Buchannan Doak, Jr., age 92, of Franklin, TN, died July 29, 2014. Mr. Doak was born in Philipsburg, PA, on March 13, 1922, to Hoyt B. Doak and Emma Lee Grimes Doak. He was married for 37 years to Jean Burrow Doak, who preceded him in death in 1986. Hoyt Doak loved the game of golf, Middle Tennessee, ice...
Marie Talley
Jul 28, 2014
TALLEY, Mrs. Marie age 67 of Franklin, TN passed away July 28, 2014. She loved to sew and make quilts for her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, JW Talley; son, Kenneth Griggs and parents, Wallace and Lela Vattnea Carter. Survived by sons, Steve (Laurie) Griggs and Troy (Lynn) Griggs; stepson, Gary Talley; sisters, Ruth...
Mary Allen
Jul 28, 2014
ALLEN, Ms. Mary Frances, age 73 of Brentwood, TN, July 28, 2014. Volunteer with Williamson Medical Center and recipient of several poetry awards. Preceded in death by parents, M.E. & Thelma Allen. Survived by brother, Ken (Mary Jo) Allen; sisters, Priscilla (Gary) Taylor & Patty (Dean) Simpson and numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00AM Saturday, August...
Kathy Riggs
Jul 27, 2014
Mrs. Kathy Lynn Fix Riggs, age 66 of Franklin, TN, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2014. Loving mother to Kristen & Kara, devoted wife to John and proud grandmother to twelve precious ones. She graduated from Gateway High School in Monroeville, PA, received her BS Degree in Home Economics from Mansfield University and her Masters Degree...
Randall Shepherd
Jul 26, 2014
Mr. Randall David "Randy" Shepherd, age 63 of Franklin, TN, July 26, 2014. Faithful and loving husband and father who adored his family dearly. He will be sadly missed by all. Volunteer fire fighter, National Guardsman and Captain of the Paramedic Unit from 1970-1980 in Des Moines, IA. Retired Vice President of Finance for Trane Company where he worked for...
Daniel Scott, Sr.
Jul 24, 2014
Mr. Daniel Luther Scott, Sr., age 69, of Brentwood, TN, July 24, 2014. He was aretired healthcare professional. He was kind hearted and caring with a unique sense of humor. In his seasons of life, he enjoyed his time boating, riding motorcycles and dirt bikes, and adored his animals. He loved his family dearly and will be sadly missed by...
Mrs. Vivian Brown
Jul 23, 2014
Mrs. Vivian Sue Brown, age 80, Franklin, TN, passed away July 23, 2014. She was an active member of Berry's Chapel Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Graydon and Fern Kathryn Smedley Gresham. Survived by husband of 57 years, James W. Brown; son, Jeffrey J. (Penny) Brown; daughter, Anne Kathryn (Raymond) Kush; sister, Beverly Lou Woodward; and grandchildren,...
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