Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mrs. Anne Lynn
Oct 9, 2013
LYNN, Mrs. Anne Elizabeth, age 85 of Franklin, TN, October 9, 2013. A fine Christian lady who lived her whole life for God, church and family. Known for never saying an unkind word or having a bad thought about anyone. Who sacrificed her own time and money for children, grandchildren and church ministries. She will be sadly missed by all...
Mr. William Banks, Jr.
Oct 8, 2013
BANKS Jr., Mr. William Dennis, age 67, passed away October 8th, 2013, in Brentwood, TN. Born in Chicago, Il. to William Dennis Banks Sr. and Lena Bell Lane. He grew up in Memphis, TN., was a member of the Church of Christ, and retired after many years with Orkin Pest Control in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by...
Mrs. Frances Hall
Oct 8, 2013
HALL, Frances Elizabeth Capps, Sept.26, 1920-Oct.8, 2013, was born in Nashville, TN. She attended Ward-Belmont in Nashville, The University of Little Rock, and the University of North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maynard E. Hall; brother, Charles S. Capps and son in-law, Roy Griffin. She leaves three daughters, Barbara (James) Dyer, Kathryn Griffin, and Diana Domaracki,...
Mrs. Norma McCandless
Oct 8, 2013
MCCANDLESS, Mrs. Norma Jean, age 69 of Franklin, TN died October 8, 2013 at Maury Regional Hospital. Born in Hickman County to the late Edgar D. & Emma Zella Harrington Kelley. Former owner and operator of the Country Boy Restaurant in Leipers Fork. Preceded in death by son, Anthony Brian McCandless and sister, Gail Brown. Survived by husband of 51...
Mr. Daniel Hornbeck
Oct 6, 2013
Mr. Daniel B. "Dan" Hornbeck, age 56 of Spring Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2013. Received his BS Degree from Purdue University. Employed with Rockwell Automation for 33 years. Faithful member and deacon of Community Baptist Church. Survived by: wife, Lu Ann Hornbeck; sons, Eric D. (Katy) Hornbeck & Matthew C. (Rachael) Hornbeck; daughter,...
Dayle Dickinson
Oct 4, 2013
DICKINSON, Mr. Dayle F., age 91 of Franklin, TN. October 4, 2013. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Retired after 40 plus years with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron, OH. A WWII veteran of the US Army Air Corp where he served in Europe, and an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Preceded by parents, Earl &...

William Olander
Oct 3, 2013
OLANDER, Mr. William "Bill" Charles, age 76 of Franklin, TN, October 3, 2013. He was a research scientist that developed several patents such as the catalytic converter and a stint for an artificial heart valve. He was an avid sailor and fisherman. Survived by wife of 56 years, Margie Olander; sons, Douglas D. (Lisa) Olander & James W. (Claudia) Fontenot;...

Margie Short
Oct 3, 2013
SHORT, Miss Margie V., age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2013 at Claiborne & Hughes Convalescent Center. Member of Burwood United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Bill & Annie Lee Short & sister, Frankie Culberson. Survived by: nephew, Mike (Chouree) Culberson of Mt. Juliet, TN; great nephew, Michael Culberson of Mt. Juliet, TN; great nieces,...
Mr. Wade Jones
Oct 1, 2013
JONES, Mr. Wade C., age 84 of Shelbyville, TN formerly of Franklin, TN, October 1, 2013. Veteran U.S. Army Sargent who served in the Korean War and received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and the Medal of Valor. Renowned local baseball player who onetime received a contract to play for the Cincinnati Reds. Owner & Operator of Atlas Septic...

Mr. Mark Hamlin
Oct 1, 2013
Visitation Details
Saturday, October 5th, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm, Oak Valley Baptist Church
Service InformationSaturday, October 5th, 2013 12:00pm, Oak Valley Baptist Church
Interment Details
Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Candy Gower
Sep 30, 2013
GOWER, Mrs. Candy Boswell, age 62 of Franklin, TN. September 30, 2013. She was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church and a believer and follower of Christ. She was a good and faithful servant who was very active in her church. Raised in Amory, MS where she attended Amory High School. She later received a B.S. of Chemistry from...
Mrs. Karen Morrow
Sep 29, 2013
MORROW, Mrs. Karen Cranfield, age 70 of Franklin, TN, September 29, 2013. Retired from the State of TN Comptrollers Office. Member of Willow Springs Garden Club. Member of Brentwood United Methodist Church. Avid member of Brentwood Concord YMCA. Survived by husband, Jerry Morrow of Franklin, TN formerly of Petersburg, TN; daughters, Pam Petty (Marty) Martin of Smyrna, TN, Kim Petty...

Mrs. Clara Neal
Sep 28, 2013
Mrs. Clara Cornelia Stephens Neal, age 83, of Spring Hill, TN/Duplex Community, passed away September 28, 2013 at The Arbors of Willow Springs. Born and raised in Williamson County, Mrs. Neal loved farming and gardening, and was active in the Flat Creek Community Center. Preceded in death by her parents, Leslie & Shirley Pratt Stephens; husband, James H. "Pickle" Neal;...
Rev. Lawrence
Sep 28, 2013
LAWRENCE, Rev. Lloyd Edward age 83 of Franklin, TN, September 28, 2013. Rev. Lloyd pastored in the middle Tennessee and Memphis area for over 50 years. He is preceded in death by his wife Louise Lawrence; parents, Allen Blackman and Omega Love Lawrence; brothers, Roy and Ralph Lawrence. Survived by daughter, Beverly Campbell of Dickson, TN; son, Stephen (Robin) Lawrence...
Mr. Richard Jones
Sep 26, 2013
JONES, Mr. Richard James, age 63 of the Burwood Community, September 26, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, William Franklin & Grace Elizabeth Louise Andrews Jones; sister, Mildred Katherine Jones Candler. Survived by wife of 43 years, Vickie Creswell Jones; son, David (Diana) Jones; daughter, Amie Jones (Hugh) Harper; brothers, Herbert (Barbara) Jones, Larry (Ellen) Jones & Tim (Kathy) Jones;...
Mr. Emory James
Sep 25, 2013
JAMES, Mr. Emory Braskey, age 56 of Franklin, TN died September 25, 2013. Born in Ashland, KY to the late Oscar & Pauline James. He was a retired surgery instrument tech with Vanderbilt Hospital. He loved to play the harmonica and was a big University of Kentucky fan. Preceded in death by sister, Beth Dickson. Survived by wife, Betty James...
James Himbert
Sep 25, 2013
James Peter Himbert, age 22 of Thompson's Station, TN, September 25, 2013. Cashier with Publix Supermarket. Preceded in death by grandfather, Jules Himbert, Jr. Survived by: parents, Jules "Trey" & Ruth Himbert; sister, Sarah Himbert; grandparents, Cheryl Himbert, Frank & Jerrie Larkin; aunt, Martha (Grant) Sandidge; cousins, Lindley & Reed Sandidge and other loving family members. Memorial services will be...
Mr. Joseph Walker, Jr.
Sep 23, 2013
WALKER, Joseph Clyde, Jr. age 59 of Franklin, TN, September 23, 2013. Former Director of Student Financial Aid at Samford University and Belmont University. Currently serving as Associate Director at Vanderbilt University. Loving husband and father. Member & Treasurer of Gateway Community Church where he was loved and respected by his church family. An avid Alabama fan and St. Louis...
Mr. Walter Ambrogi III
Sep 22, 2013
AMBROGI, WALTER THOMAS III of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. Survived by children Michael Thomas Ambrogi, Nashville ,TN and Maria (Prescott) Ambrogi Weldon, Abingdon, VA and beloved grandson Jackson Fields Weldon. Loving parents Walter and Mildred Ambrogi, Franklin, TN. Sisters Mary (Gary) Mitchell, Thompson Station, TN and Roseann (Mark)...

Helen Bunch
Sep 20, 2013
BUNCH, Ms. Helen, age 70 of Middletown, OH formerly of Franklin, TN passed away September 20, 2013. Preceded in death by son, Steve Perkins. Survived by: daughter, Pamula (Michael) Haley; brother, Larry Senn; sisters, Mary Bourque, Linda Fontenot, Billie Lyles & Jean Dietz; eight grandchildren & ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, September 23, 2013...
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