Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Dr. Watkins
Aug 24, 2013
WATKINS, Dr. Mary Lou, age 78 of Franklin, TN. August 24, 2013. Previously of Brownsville, TX. Dr. Mary Watkins was a professor of chemistry and nursing and Texas Western University. She was also a practicing physician for 40 years including service at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She spent her final working years at her own private practive in Brownsville, TX. Her...
Juanita Hulme
Aug 24, 2013
HULME, Mrs. Juanita Jay Pennington, age 95 of Franklin, TN, passed away August 24, 2013. Retired from the United Methodist Publishing House with over 50 years of service. Preceded in death by husbands, Elbert Pennington and Willie Regen Hulme. Survived by: son, Elbert E. "Bert" Pennington; sister, Jennetta (Rufus) Tindall; grandchildren, Bryan (Andrea) Pennington, Bradley (Joni) Pennington & Cheryl (Chris)...
Marvin Craft
Aug 23, 2013
CRAFT, Mr. Marvin Hershel, age 63 of Franklin, passed away August 23, 2013. Survived by: wife, Rebecca Craft; sons, Hershel Craft & Stacy Craft all of Franklin, TN; sisters, Bessie Moore of Burwood Community, Gracie Craft of Fairview, Nancy Brannon of Chapel Hill, TN and Glenda Johnson of Boston Community; grandchildren, Jace Rivera & Leticia Rivera of Shorewood, IL. Funeral...
Jeffrey Walden
Aug 22, 2013
WALDEN, Mr. Jeffrey David, age 45 of Antioch, TN passed away August 22, 2013 in North Carolina. Proud owner and successful businessman along side his wife of Music City Graphics since 1995. He was a faithful & loving husband to his wife, Brianna of 11 years, a dedicated father to his children and a loyal brother to his sisters. A...
James Crowell, Sr.
Aug 21, 2013
CROWELL, Mr. James Reed "Jim" Sr. age 88 of Franklin, TN, August 21, 2013. Longtime farmer in Williamson Co. and partner with Crowell Motor Lines. Member of Peytonsville Church of Christ. Member of Tennessee Cattlemen's Association; 2005 Williamson Co. Cattleman of the Year; board member of University of Tennessee Agriculture Development Board.; former board member of Franklin Special School District;...
Ms. Daphne Lazenby
Aug 20, 2013
LAZENBY, Ms. Daphne Alexanderia, age 51 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away August 20, 2013 at her residence. She was a graduate of Page High School and graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and Martin Methodist College. Preceded in death by father, James Alexander Lazenby, brothers, Charles A. Lazenby, Benjamin G. Lazenby & Clinton D. Lazenby. Survived by: loving mother,...
Mrs. Lydia Bodor
Aug 20, 2013
BODOR, Mrs. Lydia Priscilla Panattoni, age 89 of Franklin, TN, August 20, 2013. Born on July 1, 1924 in Los Angeles, California, Lydia was the eldest daughter of Joseph and Lena Panattoni. She is survived by husband, Edwin "Bill" Bodor; son, Bruce Bodor of Franklin, TN; daughters, Melody Brock of Ft. Mill, SC and Rebecca Bodor of Charlottesville, VA; eight...
Mr. Melvin King
Aug 19, 2013
KING, Mr. Melvin, age 64 of the Boston Community, August 19, 2013. Long time self-employed logger. Preceded in death by father, Eugene King; wife, Delaine King. Survived by mother, Leecy King of the Boston Comm.; daughter, Stephanie (Anthony) Stanfill of the Theta Comm.; brothers, W.E. (Anita) King of the Theta Comm., Joe (Brenda) King of the Peytonsville Comm. & Lester...
Mr. Harry Sanders, Sr.
Aug 19, 2013
SANDERS, Mr. Harry Lee, Sr. age 89 of Franklin, TN, August 19, 2013. Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force serving during WWII. Lifelong resident and farmer in Williamson County. Longest active member of First Baptist People's Church. Member of many boards and civic organizations in Williamson Co. Preceded in death by parents, O.M. & Arra Knox Sanders; sister, Grace...
Mr. James Allison
Aug 19, 2013
Mr. James Albert "Jim" Allison, age 77, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away Monday August 19, 2013 at his home. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie Jewel & Fannie Ella Hankins Allison. James was a long time resident of Williamson and Maury county. As a businessman, he owned and operated The Poplar House Restaurant in Spring Hill, and Brentwood...
Mrs. Arzzlie Owens
Aug 15, 2013
OWENS, Mrs. Arzzlie Bradford, age 83 of Franklin, TN, August 15, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Johnnie Clinton & Bertha Caldonia Lampley Bradford; husband, John Raymond Owens, daughter, Cynthia Owens McCord. Survived by granddaughter, Nyssa (Anthony) Phillips; great grandchildren, Lavinia & Isaac Phillips. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM Monday, August 19, 2013, Pastor Skip Hulan officiating. Interment, Hudgins...
Mrs. Betty Reed
Aug 15, 2013
REED, Mrs. Betty Ann, age 74 of Franklin, TN, August 15, 2013. A 1956 graduate of Hillsboro High School in Williamson County. Preceded in death by mother, Louise Sullivan Polk; sisters, Jimmie Cartwright and Dallas Pratt. Survived by husband of 56 years, Clyde Reed; sons, Larry (Cathleen) Reed, Calvin (Sandra) Reed, Casey (Tammy) Reed & Jason (Candy) Reed; daughters, Jane...
Clara Kretzer
Aug 13, 2013
KRETZER, Mrs. Clara Lee, age 85 of Franklin, TN, August 13, 2013. A loving wife, mother & grandmother. Co-Owner of Kretzer Builders. She was a bridal consultant at the Bridal Gallery and she also housed students for O'Moore College of Design. Preceded in death by parents, Tommie & Minnie Abernathy Richardson; husband, Royce Kretzer; brother, James Richardson. Survived by son,...
Mrs. Lillie Logan
Aug 13, 2013
LOGAN, Mrs. Lillie Viola, age 91 of Franklin, TN, August 13, 2013. Member of Boston Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, John Wesley & Dolly Jane Beard Sullivan; husband, Earl German Logan; daughter, Martha Jean Moss. Survived by sons, Earl Thomas (Lavinia) Logan & Dan German (Maxine) Logan; grandchildren, Theresa Lee Moss, Kimberly Lynn Moss, Earl Thomas Logan,...
Terry Poteete
Aug 12, 2013
POTEETE, Mr. Terry Kelvin "Pickle", age 49 of the Rally Hill Community passed away August 12, 2013 at his home. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He had a big smile and a big heart. Preceded in death by father, Dorris "Goober" Williams; sister, Lynn Williams and grandmother, Ruby Poteete Flippen. Survived by...
Kenneth Hill, Jr.
Aug 12, 2013
Mr. Kenneth Charles "Ken" Hill, Jr, age 58 of Spring Hill, TN passed away August 12, 2013 at Centennial Medical Center. Survived by: wife, Dianne Garrett Hill of Spring Hill, TN; sons, Jeremy Adam (Tilina) Hill of Murfreesboro, TN, Charles Luke (Amanda) Hill of Hendersonville, TN, David Gene (Barbara) Himlin of Spring Hill, TN, Adam Mark (Tiffany) Himlin of Spring...
Jimmy Billingsley
Aug 11, 2013
BILLINGSLEY, Mr. Jimmy Alton, age 76 of Franklin, TN, August 11, 2013. Veteran of the U.S. Navy & U.S. Air Force. Former employee of American Airlines and NHC Healthcare. He also worked as a dispatcher for various trucking lines. Survived by wife, Earline Billingsley; sons, Jeff Billingsley & Rodney (Darlette) Billingsley; daughter, Cindy Billingsley; grandchildren, Adie & Kaylie Billingsley. Funeral...
Mrs. Shelby Garner
Aug 11, 2013
Mrs. Shelby Ann Jones Garner, age 57, of Spring Hill, TN passed away August 11, 2013 at her residence. Shelby was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and a homemaker. Preceded in death by her father, Hubert Jones. Survived by husband, Gene Alan Garner of Spring Hill, TN; mother, Shelby Jean Helms of Spring Hill, TN; son, James Alan (Mary...
Mrs. Melba Powell
Aug 11, 2013
POWELL, Mrs. Melba Jean, age 72 of Brentwood, TN, August 11, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Clewis Conner & Jewell Melba Rowell Donald; husband, Charles Max Powell; brothers, James & Neil Donald. Survived by son, Reggie (Leigh) Powell; daughter, Cynthia (Mike) Walker; brother, George (Martha) Donald; sister, Connie (Danny) Anderson; grandchildren, Brett & Daniel Powell, Ginger & Natalie Walker....
Mrs. Betty Shell
Aug 10, 2013
SHELL, Mrs. Betty Ruth Ferrell, age 80 of Franklin, TN, August 10, 2013. Graduated from high school in 1950 from Glynn Academy and attended Perry Business School both located in Brunswick, GA. She was the first employee of the Williamson County Mental Health Center. Former trustee with First Baptist Church. Retired in 1990 from Tennessee Baptist Convention. Preceded in death...
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