Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Dr. Bailey
Feb 1, 2014
Dr. Marion Henry Bailey, age 81, of College Grove, TN passed away February 1, 2014. A retired pharmacist and a member of Alisona Church of Christ. Born in Gainsboro, TN, he was raised in Sparta, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Dorothy Loftis Bailey. Survived by wife of 60 years, Jean Teeple Bailey, College Grove; daughters, Denise (George)...
Danny Ragsdale
Jan 31, 2014
RAGSDALE, Mr. Danny, age 75 of Santa Fe, TN, January 31, 2014. Born in Williamson Co. to the late Joe Clellon & Pearline Ragsdale. Member of Theta Baptist Church. Survived by wife of 48 years, Brenda Joyce Rivers Ragsdale of Santa Fe, TN; son, James Ty (Lynda Emery) Ragsdale of Franklin, TN; sister, Janie Parigin of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Tyler,...
Mr. Charles Thurman, Jr.
Jan 31, 2014
Mr. Charles Edwin Thurman, Jr., age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away January 31, 2014. Member of Franklin Church of Christ and a retired meat cutter with Little's IGA in Franklin. Preceded in death by parents, Hazel Gladys Beasley and Charles Edwin Thurman, Sr. Survived by wife of 57 years, Marie Hutton Thurman; daughter, Judy Thurman (Thomas) Richmond; sister, Marie...
Velma Irwin
Jan 30, 2014
IRWIN, Mrs. Velma, age 79 of Columbia, TN formerly of Franklin, TN. January 30, 2014. She was a devoted mother who loved spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. She was hardworking and generous person. Former employee of WalMart, Kroger and HG Hills. Preceded in death by her husband David Irwin and parents, Guy and Lucille Watson Allen. She is...
Kristina Dodson
Jan 30, 2014
Franklin, TN Kristina "Krissy" Lawrence Dodson, 46, born February 11, 1967, in New Orleans, LA, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014, in Franklin, TN. She was a graceful, bewitching, whole hearted, and well loved mother, wife, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband Dale Dodson, son Benjamin Dodson; daughter Jeniste' Bell, grandsons Gavin and Landon; sisters Kyra, Elaine,...
Raymond Ambrose
Jan 29, 2014
AMBROSE, Mr. Raymond Anthony, age 56 of Franklin, TN, January 29, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Jack & Hazel Ambrose; son, J.D. Ambrose. Survived by brother, Larry Jackson (Patricia) Ambrose of Lynnville, TN; sisters, Barbara Ann Meacham of Thompson's Station, Dianne (Thomas) McArthur of Spring Hill, TN & Sandra (Frank) Hoover of Franklin, TN; numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside...
Beverly Delk
Jan 29, 2014
DELK, Miss Beverly Ann, age 19 of Franklin, TN passed away January 29, 2014. She was a graduate of Centennial High School and a student at Middle Tennessee State University. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Dickie Delk. Survived by father, David Delk of Nashville, TN & Sandra Delk of Franklin, TN; grandparents, George & Claire Badon of Franklin, TN...
Dwight Pennington
Jan 28, 2014
PENNINGTON, Mr. Dwight L., age 65 of Franklin, TN, January 28, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Isaac A. & Margaret Wright Pennington, Omar Austin Anglin; step-brother, Eddie Anglin. Survived by loving wife, Theresa Pennington; dedicated sons, Austin Barlow Pennington & Trevor Wright (Haverly) Pennington; step-daughter, Dr. Lyndi Hewitt (Matt) Corzine & Laura (Billy) Curran; grandchildren, Ellie, Layla & Liam....
Britany Curl
Jan 26, 2014
CURL, Britany Janette, age 21 of Franklin, TN passed away January 26, 2014. Born in Detroit, MI. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and studied engineering at Tennessee Tech University. She worked as a cashier at Whole Foods Market. Survived by her parents, John & Andrea Curl; brother, Brian Curl; grandparents, Richard Curl and Dean & Carolyn Stagemeyer....
Mrs. Joan Collier
Jan 25, 2014
Mrs. Joan Ruth Collier, age 84 of Franklin, TN, January 25, 2014. The first full time Executive Director of the Williamson County Board of Realtors and retired after several years of service. She also previously worked with Cross Properties. She was always inspirational to others with her full colorful life. MeMe entertained her grandchildren on several holidays and was very...
Mr. Elmer Boswell
Jan 25, 2014
Mr. Elmer Lynn "Elmo" Boswell, age 76 of Franklin, TN, January 25, 2014. Underwriter for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Co. Past President of Franklin Noon Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow, and singing cowboy for many years where he performed his song, "Empty Saddle" to pay tribute to the members of Rotary who passed away during the year. He received the...
Mrs. Gladys Whitley
Jan 25, 2014
Mrs. Gladys Davis Whitley, age 97 of Franklin, TN, January 25, 2014. Daughter of the late Watson Hay Davis & Lillie Pewitt Davis. Attended Hillsboro High School in Williamson Co., TN and graduated in 1936 as Valedictorian of her class. Attended David Lipscomb College and graduated from Murfreesboro State Teachers College. One of her first teaching experiences was a one...
Joanne Woodard
Jan 24, 2014
Ms. Joanne Woodard, age 64 of Nashville, TN, January 24, 2014. Caregiver at Blakeford at Home. Loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother who loved to cook and was very generous. She enjoyed traveling and taking care of animals. She had a kind spirit and will be missed by all. Survived by: son, Ronnie Shelby; daughters, Natalie Darby & Jessie Shelby;...
Mary Skinner
Jan 24, 2014
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Skinner, age 65 of Bethesda Community. Loving caregiver to several seniors over the years. Adored wife and loving mother. Survived by: husband of 46 years, Albert "Bubba" Skinner; daughters, Stephanie (John) Hyden & Christy (Richard) Schuer; sisters, Ruby White, Judy Ellis, Hazel Watkins & Rita Gidcome and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00...
Mary Bates
Jan 23, 2014
Mary Jo Schmitt Bates Franklin, TN Bates, Mary Jo fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on January 23, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana on November 20, 1929 to Sadie Margaret Schmitt and Arthur Peter Schmitt Sr. She was raised in Nashville along side her dear brother, Arthur Peter Schmitt Jr. Mary Jo...
James Petway
Jan 22, 2014
PETWAY, James Garland was the son of Oliver Jordan Petway and Lena Brownie Green Petway and was born on April 6, 1924. He died January 22, 2014. He is survived by Willodene Churchwell Petway, sister Sally Petway Stroud, daughter Penny Brooks, son-in-law Larry Brooks, daughter-in-law Terri Petway, six grandchildren Larry Brooks, Lucas Brooks, Lauren Brooks, Jake Petway, Cole Petway, Victoria...
Elizabeth Cain
Jan 21, 2014
CAIN, Ms. Elizabeth Cecile "Pug", age 74 of New York, New York, January 21, 2014. Born in Memphis, TN to the late Cecil & Elizabeth Pruitt Cain. Both colorful and charismatic; a loving sister and aunt, she married and moved to New York, calling the Big Apple home for over 40 years after working as an airline stewardess. Preceded in...
Charles Tomlin
Jan 21, 2014
Mr. Charles Kenneth "Kenny" Tomlin, age 53 of Spring Hill, TN. January 21, 2014. Retired Heating & Cooling technician. Survived by: wife, Brenda Rader Tomlin; son, Charles Wesley Tomlin; daughters, Robin Nicole (Steve) Sullivan & Ashley Katherine Tomlin; parents, Charles & Annie Tomlin; brothers, Keith Tomlin & Scott (Lee) Tomlin; sister, Kathy (John) Maxwell and other loving family members. Funeral...
Mr. Dale Ward
Jan 21, 2014
Mr. Dale Eugene Ward, age 64 of Spring Hill, TN passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his residence. Born in Shreveport, LA and began his career as a band director at Haughton High School in Bossier City, LA. After relocating to Tennessee Mr. Ward was employed with the Franklin Special School District as a full time teacher assistant in...
Robert Spencer
Jan 20, 2014
Robert "Bob" Livingston Spencer died in his home in Franklin, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2014, on his 73rd birthday. Mr. Spencer was born Jan. 20, 1941, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Mr. Spencer graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery in 1959, and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Alabama where he was a member of the...
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