Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Jesse Robert "Bob" Brown
Jun 2, 2025
Jesse Robert "Bob" Brown, born July 4th, 1943 in Anniston Alabama, died June 2nd, 2025, just a month shy of his 82nd birthday.
He married Martha Jean Manning on June 11, 1966 and 18 days later went into the Army. He was a loving husband, father of three, grandfather(Pop) of eight, and great grandfather of one. He had a passion for...
Betty Short Herbert
May 31, 2025
Betty Short Herbert, age 85 of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2025. Born in Knoxville, TN on September 11, 1939 to the late James Benjamin Carey and Ruth Gentry Carey, Betty grew up in the Fountain City area outside of Knoxville. She attended the nearby University of Tennessee, where she met her husband, Walter Bennett Short. After...
Churaman Sharma
May 30, 2025
Churaman Sharma, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 78. Born on December 7, 1946, in Good Faith, Mahaicony, Churaman's life was characterized by resilience, passion, and an unwavering love for his family.
Churaman was known for his keen eye as a photographer, capturing moments that reflected the...
Erma Jean Pipkin
May 30, 2025
Erma Jean Pipkin, a beloved member of our community, was born on May 1, 1935, in Adamsville, Tennessee. She peacefully departed this life on May 30, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family and sweet dogs.
Throughout her lifetime, Jean cultivated a passion for gardening and sewing, immersing herself in the beauty of nature and the joy of creating...
Anna Margaret Craig Giles
May 29, 2025
GILES, ANNA MARGARET CRAIG – Age 94, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of LaFollette, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Anna Margaret was born on July 20, 1930, in Eagan, Tennessee. She was a devoted member of LaFollette Methodist Church for 57 years and a former member of Ebenezer Methodist Church in Knoxville. She worked as a banker at...
Dan German Holt
May 29, 2025
Dan German Holt, a devoted farmer and cherished member of the Franklin community, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 90 . Born on September21, 1934, in Franklin, TN, Dan dedicated his life to farming and nurturing the land he loved.
Dan was the beloved husband of Antonia Jane Holt, who predeceased him after 64 years of...
William Kensey Jenkins Jr.
May 28, 2025
William “Ken” Kensey Jenkins Jr., age 55, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2025.
Born on July 9, 1969, in Nashville, Ken was the beloved son of Linda Faye and William Kensey Jenkins Sr. He was a proud lifelong Tennessean and attended Franklin Christian Church. Ken’s life was marked by his unwavering love...
Beverly Marie Frisk
May 26, 2025
Beverly Marie Frisk, born on December 17, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, at the age of 71 from medical complications in Medina, Ohio.
Bev was the third child, but first daughter born to the late Robert Smith and Johanna Sedlak Smith. She is survived by her daughter Annie (Dwight) Osteen of Franklin and David...
Robert Mann Kimbrell
May 26, 2025
Robert Mann Kimbrell, age 59, passed away suddenly on May 26, 2025.
Born November 4, 1965, Robert was the son of Fred and Joy Kimbrell and Virginia McGugin Ventura and the late Arnold Ventura. He was a proud father to Jake Kimbrell and step-father to Vincent Gonzalez, and he especially cherished time spent with Jake—whether watching, playing, or talking about sports.
Robert...
Dixie Kriss Hutchins
May 26, 2025
Dixie Kriss Hutchins, age 90, passed away on Memorial Day in Franklin, Tennessee, due to complications from shingles.
Born on February 1, 1935, in Lawton, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Harry Vincent Kriss and Frances Gregston Kriss. Dixie grew up in Lawton and, while attending a U.S. Army dance, met the love of her life, Howard Wesley Hutchins of Detroit,...
Gary Dean True
May 26, 2025
Gary Dean True, a devoted family man and esteemed member of his community, passed away on May 26, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on August 27, 1939, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Gary’s life was marked by his commitment to his business, family, and service to others.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from the University...
Carolyn Ann Langley Burkett
May 26, 2025
Carolyn Ann Langley Burkett, age 79 of Franklin, TN passed away May 26, 2025. She was born in Williamson County, Tennessee to the late Tyree & Ruby Langley. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness – Franklin. Carolyn enjoyed shopping, collecting tea pots and coloring in her spare time. She is preceded in death by her...
Jennifer Marie Schwabauer
May 24, 2025
Jennifer Marie Schwabauer, 64, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on May 24, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jennifer was born on May 1, 1961, in Lancaster, California, to Lester Switzer Jr. and Beverly Switzer. Though she was born in the Antelope Valley, she spent the majority of her life in Ventura County, California—a...
Annie Walker Randolph
May 24, 2025
Annie Walker Beard Randolph, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee Beard and the late Mary Elizabeth Hinson Beard. She loved flowers and studying genealogy. She thoroughly enjoyed sending handwritten cards to friends and family. She loved to cook...
Charles Lee Belew
May 22, 2025
Charles Lee Belew July 31, 1928 – May 22, 2025
Charles Lee Belew passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 96. A man always on the move with an uncanny mind for numbers, he was known as “Charlie” to his friends and family. He was a vibrant spirit with a sharp wit and a lifelong commitment to staying...
Antoinette Theresa Augliera
May 22, 2025
Antoinette “Toni” Augliera passed away Thursday May 22,2025. Toni was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and daughter. She will forever be missed by her family and many friends.
Toni was born on 12/30/1933 in the Bronx, NY to her mother Theresa Pasqualetti (Cristofero) and father Marco Pasqualetti. Additional family members were her brothers Amedeo “Sonny” and Joseph who...
William Foster Robinson
May 21, 2025
William (Bill) Foster Robinson (1933-2025) passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He had a long career in the entertainment industry as a DJ, radio station Program Director, and television voice artist. He and Lynn also owned a number of retail stores in the Middle Tennessee area. He loved traveling, and dogs and boats of every kind. He taught countless...
Terry Edward Jennette
May 19, 2025
Terry Edward Jennette, age 54, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his residence in Santa Fe, Tn. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of Terry Lee Jennette and Juanita Joyce Anderson Jennette. Terry spent over 30 years involved in the construction industry and was deeply devoted to his job. He was the definition of...
Nancy Louise Crawford Ivey
May 17, 2025
Nancy Louise Crawford Ivey, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away May 17, 2025. She was born in the Little Texas Community in Peytonsville, TN to the late James & Lona Crawford. She is preceded in death by her husband, Orville Wayne “Sonny” Ivey; brothers, Sammie Crawford and Willie Joe Crawford; sister, Sue Ivey. Louise is survived by her son,...
Sybil Marie Chessor
May 16, 2025
Sybil Marie Chessor, beloved matriarch and dedicated business owner, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 5, 1938, in Dennis, Mississippi, Sybil lived a life marked by hard work, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones and community.
As the owner of Chessor Warehouse and Drayage Trucking Company,...
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