Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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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...
Kondwani Cole
Dec 21, 2013
Kondwani F. Cole, age 32, departed this life on December 21, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA. Kondwani was born November 3, 1981 to the parents of Lennon and Elaine Cole in Michigan. Those he leaves to cherish his memory are his parents, Lennon and Elaine Cole, siblings, Dakarai, Jabulani, Malaika and Kitomila; uncles, aunts, devoted niece, Zania, nephews, cousins and...
Kondwani Cole
Dec 20, 2013
Visitation Details
Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 10:00am - 5:00pm, Waters Funeral Home
Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 10:00am - 12:00pm, Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home
Service InformationThursday, January 2nd, 2014 12:00pm, Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home

Debra Oden
Dec 19, 2013
ODEN, Ms. Debra Kay, age 57 of Columbia, TN, December 19, 2013. Born in Williamson County to the late Hubert and Mary Lou Cartwright Furlough. She was a homemaker and loved her family dearly. Survived by: daughters, Pamela (Santiago) Cua & Maria (Eric Peary) Oden; companion, Jerry Harris; stepchildren, Alisa Jones, Lisa Jones, Angela Jones, Jessica Anderson, Dana (Brady) Steele...

James Hooks
Dec 19, 2013
HOOKS, Mr. James L., age 75 of Burns, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN, December 19, 2013. Survived by son, James W. Hooks; daughters, Patricia Du & Lynn Hooks; sisters, Nelda (Jerry) Tidwell & Judy (Bill) Wise; grandchildren, Chris (Sarah) Du, Matthew Du, Cory (Cate) Cowan & Jared Hooks; great granddaughter, Madison Hooks; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be...

Mr. Charles Williams
Dec 18, 2013
WILLIAMS, Mr. Charles Richard, age 56 of Primm Springs, TN, December 18, 2013. Preceded in death by wives, Mary Williams and Wanda Kay Williams and father, Charles Baxter Williams. Survived by: mother, Ruth Williams; brothers, Danny (Candy) Williams and Scott (Kay) Williams; sisters, Suzanne (Merle) Pratt & Patricia Knox; step children, Keith, John, Jamie & Amy Burlison and eight step...

Mr. James Gray
Dec 18, 2013
GRAY, James "Will" William age 92 of Nashville, TN. December 18, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Gray; son, Vann Gray; parents, William Andrew and Sadie Gray; brother, Tom Gray. Survived by son, Randall (Terrie) Gray; daughter, Phyllis (Gary) Russell; grandchildren, Lindsey (Eric) Gross, Drew (Emily) Summer, Will Gray and Chase, Austin and Shareece Russell; great grandchildren, Ella Claire...
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