Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Betty Ladd
Jan 8, 2014
LADD, Mrs. Betty Ruth Edwards, age 78 of Franklin, TN. January 8, 2014. She loved being with her family. She enjoyed being around people and never met a stranger. She also enjoyed cooking and her church & family. Preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Vester Edwards and second husband, Alfred S. Ladd; parents, Maud and Rebecca Wiley Crutcher;...
Lisa Grace
Jan 7, 2014
GRACE, Mrs. Lisa Smithson, age 50 of Nashville, TN formerly of the Peytonsville Community died January 7, 2014 at her home. She enjoyed life and loved playing with kids and taking care of her family. Survived by husband, Aubrey Grace of Nashville, TN; son, Colten Emler of Franklin, TN; parents, Charles & Sarah Smithson of the Peytonsville Community; brothers, Mike...
Thomas Roche
Jan 7, 2014
ROCHE, Mr. Thomas "Tom" Daniel, age 86 of Fairview, TN formerly of Tampa, FL died January 7, 2014. He was a loving husband, father and uncle. Veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII as Plank Owner aboard USS Brinkley Bass DD887. He also owned and operated an upholstery business. Preceded in death by wife, Jean Roche. Survived by son,...
Grace Atkinson
Jan 7, 2014
ATKINSON, Grace Nicole, age 13 of Franklin, TN passed away January 7, 2014. She was a student at Page Middle School Gracie was an amazing singer and performer. Her passion was to work with myLIFEspeaks, an Orphanage in Haiti. She loved life, music, animals, singing and dancing. She will be remembered and missed for all days to come. Survived by...
Mrs. Betty Martin
Jan 5, 2014
Betty Mai Martin, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away January 5, 2014 at home with family at her side. She is survived by daughters, Kathy (Tandy) Poteete of College Grove and Teresa Honaker of Columbia; granddaughter, Stephanie (Jeff) Rosiak of Franklin; sisters, Mattie Sue (James) Owens of Franklin and Dellie Mangrum of Peytonsville; brother, Logan Veach of Bethesda; and...
Henry Shadowens, Jr.
Jan 4, 2014
Mr. Henry Fountain "Butch" Shadowens, Jr., age 66 of Smyrna, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Henry Sr. & Carrie Sanders Shadowens, sister in law, Drema Shadowens, brother in laws, Charles & Joe Ferrell. Survived by: son, Chris (Karen Reed) Shadowens; daughter, Jennifer (David) Spence; grandchildren, Michael & Rebecca Shadowens, Devin, Chloe, Caylee, Abigail & Trey Spence; brother, Jerry Shadowens;...
Mrs. Nellie Gatlin
Jan 4, 2014
GATLIN, Nellie "Sue", age 95 of Franklin, TN, January 4, 2014. Sue served our country in the US Navy during WWII breaking German Code while stationed in Washington, DC. She was a Teacher for over 40 years and also had a love for traveling, adventure and life. Sue is preceded in death by her husband Homer Gatlin; daughter, Connie Turvy...
Mr. William Primm
Jan 3, 2014
PRIMM, William "Bill" Hayden, Jr. age 86 of Brentwood, TN, January 3, 2014. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy who served our county during WWII and he then retired from American Airlines. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Opal Johnson Primm; son, Terry (Linda) Primm of Brentwood; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral...
Charlie Johnson
Jan 2, 2014
Mr. Charlie Bureal "C.B." Johnson, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away January 2, 2014. Retired plumber from Joslin Plumbing and Heating. Survived by: wife, Willie Mai Johnson; sons, Carl & Phillip Johnson; granddaughter, Amber (Kiefer) Wilson; and great grandson, Aiden Wilson. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 PM Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Doyle Hurst...
Mrs. Viva Rosson
Jan 2, 2014
ROSSON, Mrs. Viva Mae Davis, age 73 , long time resident of Nolensville, TN. January 2, 2014. Born in Lawrence County, TN Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Milton J. Rosson; parents, Roy and Pauline Davis; sister, Dean Whitfield LeMay. Survived by daughters, Brenda Rosson Lowry of Murfreesboro, TN and Janet Rosson of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Stephanie...
John Nichols, Jr.
Jan 2, 2014
Mr. John Linvell Nichols, Jr., age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away January 2, 2014. He was a member of the Professional Golfers' Association of America for forty years. Club professional at Attalla Country Club, Montgomery County Club and taught at Harpeth Valley Golf Center. Held various golf camps at the Little Course at The Golf House, Franklin, TN. Also...
Miss Maria Viveiros
Dec 30, 2013
Miss Maria Luisa de Viveiros, age 78, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away December 30, 2013 at her niece's residence in Brentwood, Tennessee. She was born June 21, 1935 in Santa Cruz, Lagoa, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. She immigrated to the United States at 19 and eventually became an American citizen. A hard-working person with strong family values, she worked full-time...
Mrs. Evelyn Kriebel
Dec 29, 2013
Evelyn Landes Springer Kriebel, wife of Robert Bergey Kriebel and daughter of Clifford and Mary Ellen Springer, all deceased, fell asleep on December 29, 2013. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Kriebel graduated from Souderton (PA) High School and Juniata College, Huntington, PA. She taught public school music at all levels for her 30-year career in the Souderton Area (Montgomery...
John Carter
Dec 27, 2013
CARTER, Mr. John Perry, age 73 of Hot Springs Village, AR and passed away in Franklin, TN and went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2013. Born in Batesville, AR formerly lived in Osceola and Hot Springs, AR and also in Memphis, TN where he worked as Director of Human Resources for Sears, Union...
William Mitchell
Dec 26, 2013
MITCHELL, Mr. William Roy "Billy", age 89 of Murfreesboro passed away December 26, 2013. Veteran of WWII & Korean War as a Staff Sargent in the US Army Air Corps. Former commander of the Franklin VFW post 4893. Member of the Sam Davis Masonic Lodge No. 661 in Smyrna, TN. Retired from Commercial Credit & Team Chevrolet. Preceded in death...
Mrs. Janie Reed
Dec 26, 2013
REED, Mrs. Janie Lou, age 76 of Franklin, TN, December 26, 2013. Faithful servant to her church and devoted to her family. Kind spirit and will be missed dearly. Survived by daughters, Shirley Ann (Roger) Stapler & Linda D. (Martin Poole) Jones; brother, Charlie Stevens; sister, Margaret (Robert) Ford; grandchildren, Angela (David) Price, Shawn Roberson & Brittany Jones; great grandchildren,...
John Fry
Dec 26, 2013
Mr. John Robert Fry, age 75 of Ethridge, TN passed away December 26, 2013. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late John Thomas and Ola Mai Fry. He retired from Textron and also was a farmer. Survived by: wife of 31 years, Joy Barnhill Fry of Ethridge, TN and son, J.C. (Jessie) Fry of Ethridge, TN. Graveside services will...
Timothy Johnson, Sr.
Dec 22, 2013
JOHNSON, Mr. Timothy Carl, Sr. age 54 of Harvest, AL, formerly of Franklin, TN died December 22, 2013 in Franklin. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Operation Desert Storm. Preceded in death by father, Lodus Neal Johnson and brother, Arnold Lodus Johnson. Survived by mother, Victoria Popa Johnson; son, Junior Johnson; daughters, Paula (Scott)...
Johnnie Byrd
Dec 22, 2013
Johnnie Floriene Williams Byrd, 88, of Nashville, TN passed away on Dec. 22, 2013 surrounded by loved ones. She was a true example of a loving, Christian Wife and Mother. She was born and raised in Prentiss, MS and graduated from Prentiss High School before attending Mississippi College. She graduated from Blue Mountain College and went on to obtain her...
Mr. Ethan Wilson
Dec 21, 2013
WILSON, Ethan Tyler, age 36 of Murfreesboro, TN. Our beloved, sweet, free-spirited son, grandson, nephew and uncle was abruptly taken from us on Saturday, December the 21st, 2013. Ethan attended Page High School, placed 2nd All 'Round in the National High School Championship Rodeo held in Olathe, Kansas in 1994. Among his favorite pastimes were horses, music, cooking and being...
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