Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Ms. Sandra Swafford
Mar 26, 2013
SWAFFORD, Ms. Sandra Mosley, age 65 of Antioch, TN passed away at her home on March 26, 2013. She worked for Wal-Mart for over 30 years and was an avid traveler. She is preceded in death by her brother, Michael P. Mosley; parents, Robert Mosley, Sr. & Evelyn I. Mosley. Survived by daughter, Kimberly Swafford (Jeff) Wilkerson; brothers, Robert "Bobby"...

Mrs. Jean English
Mar 24, 2013
ENGLISH, Mrs. Jean Newman age 84 of Franklin, TN, March 24, 2013. Resided at Legacy Crossing for 11 years. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Lester Ammons; parents, James Thomas and Vista Iona Tew Newman and brother, Jack Newman. Survived by daughters, Carol (Jim) Ammons Dowdy and Nita Ammons Glover; grandchildren, Charles Glover, Cameron Dowdy and Meredith Dowdy (Stephen) Vlahos;...
Mrs. Dorothy Layne
Mar 24, 2013
LAYNE, Mrs. Dorothy Sue Lofton, age 83 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN. Retired nurse for many years at the former Lofton Nursing Home. Preceded in death by husband, James Thomas Layne and son, Anthony Brent Layne. Survived by: daughter in law, Peggy Layne; grandchildren, Thomas Brent Layne, Katie Sue (Toby) Leonard & Christopher Patrick Layne; great grandchildren,...

Deborah Tinsley
Mar 24, 2013
Deborah Jo Tinsley, age 54, of Spring Hill, TN, went home to heaven March 24, 2013. Debbie is a member of New Song Christian Fellowship in Cool Springs, TN and is loved by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, William and June Clark and survived by her beloved son, William Ryan Tinsley and sister, Martha Kay....
Vernon Crockett
Mar 23, 2013
CROCKETT, Mr. Vernon Lee, age 80 of Franklin, TN, March 23, 2013. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired from Ingram Materials. Graduate of Virginia Military Institute. Member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel Crockett, Jr. & Ethel Stillwell. Survived by wife of 57 ½ years, Nancy Bailey Crockett; daughters, Cindy Crockett & Sharon...
Bruce Thompson
Mar 22, 2013
THOMPSON, Mr. Bruce R., of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully March 23, 2013 after an extended illness. Received his B.S. in Business from Northeastern University and then his Masters in Engineering from Dartmouth University. He was President and principle of Enterprise Companies. Throughout his career he had made significant architectural contributions in various states. He traveled extensively abroad, however his...

Mrs. Kitty Overton
Mar 21, 2013
OVERTON, Mrs. Kitty Mangrum, age 54 of Madison, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN died March 21, 2013. Preceded in death by father, William Hubert Milton Mangrum. Survived by husband, Samuel Wayne Overton; mother, Catherine Louise Crafton Mangrum; brothers, Paul (June) Mangrum, Pete (Teresa) Mangrum, Bodie (Linda) Mangrum; sister, Sandra Crafton; nieces & nephews, Paula (Donta) Kelly, Leslie Mangrum, Michelle (Shaun)...
Mr. Thomas Parker
Mar 20, 2013
PARKER, Thomas Gibbons, age 89 of Franklin, passed away at his home on March 20, 2013. Thomas was preceded in death by parents, Thomas Davis and Nellie Mae Gibbons Parker; sisters, Christine Parker Cage, Catherine Parker Sutton and Lillie Parker Plavich and his wife Lillie Christine (Peggy) Jenkins Parker. They shared a true love story for 64 years and he...
Mrs. Ruby Markham
Mar 20, 2013
MARKHAM, Mrs. Ruby Louise, age 83 of Franklin, TN, March 20, 2013, passed away at her home. Longtime native of Williamson County. Avid gardener, quilter and baker. She cared for people all of her life including her time as a nurse and housing war veterans. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Preceded in...
Mr. Anthony Laura
Mar 20, 2013
LAURA, Mr. Anthony, age 66 of Franklin, TN passed away March 20, 2013 at his home. Survived by wife, Maxine Laura; son, Richard Laura; daughter, Shannon Weber; brothers, Frank Laura & Peter Laura; sister, Loretta Vergara; six grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be conducted 11:00AM Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9100 Crockett Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027, Father...
Mr. John Andrews
Mar 19, 2013
ANDREWS, Mr. John Kenneth "Ken", age 73 of Thompsons Station, TN, March 19, 2013. Member of Franklin Primitive Baptist Church. Retired from Kroger. Loved to "pick and grin". He was a talented musician and had the ability to play almost any instrument; he had a beautiful voice and loved to write songs. Loved to travel & explore. He was a...
Mrs. Margaret McLemore
Mar 17, 2013
MCLEMORE, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Mefford, age 86 of Franklin, TN, March 17, 2013. Attended Franklin First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years, C.K. McLemore, Jr. Survived by son, Claiborne K. (Suzanne) McLemore III of Nashville, TN; daughter, Betty (Tom) Pritchett of Rockmart, GA; grandchildren, Claiborne K. McLemore IV, Elizabeth S. McLemore, Ruth P. Waddell &...
Mrs. Clara Scott
Mar 17, 2013
SCOTT, Mrs. Clara Marie, age 62 of Bon Aqua, TN died March 17, 2013 at Williamson Medical Center. Born in Williamson County to the late Eugene & Mary Frances Beard McCandless. She is preceded in death by husband, Floyd Eugene Baker; brother, Arthur McCandless and sister, Gertie Anglin. Survived by husband, Eddie Scott; son, Terry Eugene Baker; daughters, Emily Frances...

Mr. Francis Bisceglia
Mar 16, 2013
BISCEGLIA, Mr. Francis "Frank" Xavier, age 66 of Brentwood, TN, March 16, 2013. Sadness hit Nashville this week as a true force of nature with a big heart, Frank Bisceglia left us. Forks are at half mast at Palms across the country but herefords and lobsters breathed a sigh of relief. Goofballs and numbsculls lost their spiritual leader . His...

Mr. Terence Myers
Mar 16, 2013
MYERS, Mr. Terence "Terry" Meath, age 64. An attorney from New York, NY passed away at his brother's home in Franklin on March 16, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, W.D. Myers and Bernice Myers and brother, Bob Myers. He is survived by brother, Webb Myers; nieces, Beth Knight and Donna Myers; great nephews, Nathan and Ryan Knight. Funeral Mass...
Mrs. Roberta Garretson
Mar 16, 2013
GARRETSON, Mrs. Roberta Nell, age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away March 16, 2013 after a courageous battle with a long term illness. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and especially loved her grandchildren, family and many friends. Preceded in death by husband, Louie Garretson. Survived by sons, Mike (Laura) Garretson & Marty (Allison) Garretson; sister, Bertha...

Mr. Herbert Spray
Mar 16, 2013
SPRAY, Mr. Herbert Wayne, age 61 of Nashville, TN passed away on March 16, 2013 at his home. Preceded in death by wife, Francis Ava Spray. Survived by mother, Ollie Spray; daughters, Jennifer (Nathan) Goodrich, Fern Crutchfield and Sacha (Randy) Lewis; sister, Diana (George) Mullen; brother, Howard (Barbara) Spray and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00PM Tuesday, March...
Mrs. Frances Andrews
Mar 15, 2013
Mrs. Frances Augusta Chunn Andrews, age 86, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in the Rally Hill Community to the late Chester Chunn and Velma Louise Rainey Chunn Rollins. Mrs. Andrews was a lifetime member of Spring Hill Church of Christ, and a longtime...

James Smithson
Mar 15, 2013
SMITHSON, James "Jim" Edward, age 85 of Franklin, TN, March 14, 2013. Veteran of the US Navy and owner of J E Smithson Cabinet Co. Preceded in death by wife Lennice Poyner Smithson; parents, Url and Mary Smithson; sisters, Bobbye Powers and Catherine Smithson and brother, Charlie Smithson. Survived by sisters, Martha Alexander, Midge Valone and Dottie (Ron) Zaino and...
Mrs. Christine Bradford
Mar 15, 2013
Visitation Details
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 10:00am - 11:00am, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Service InformationWednesday, March 20th, 2013 11:00am, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home
Interment Details
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