Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Michael Traylor
Jun 11, 2012
TRAYLOR, Michael Alan, age 26 passed away on June 11, 2012, in Franklin, TN, and was born on October 28, 1985 in Jacksonville, AL. Michael graduated from Centennial High School in Franklin in 2004. He graduated from Milligan College in Johnson City, TN in 2007 with high honors, and he attended UTHSC School of Medicine in Memphis. Michael is survived...
Mr. William Walton
Jun 9, 2012
Mr. William Dale Walton, age 66, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away June 9, 2012, from injuries sustained in a farming accident. Dale was life long resident of Spring Hill and served as a deacon at Spring Hill Church of Christ. He was a self employed mechanic and had also worked at Franklin Implement Co. and Kubota in Franklin, TN...
Mr. James Maupin
Jun 8, 2012
MAUPIN, Mr. James Clayton, age 89 of Franklin, TN, June 8, 2012. Longtime Employee of Gray Drug Company on Main St. in Franklin. WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in Hawaii. Preceded in death by parents, Wiley & Cleavy Plunkett Maupin and wife of 64 years, Sarah Elizabeth Schmidt Maupin. Survived by sons, Bob (Sue) Maupin, Bill Maupin and...
Mrs. Starr Cook
Jun 6, 2012
Mrs. Starr Jenell Cook, age 64, of Spring Hill, TN, June 6, 2012. Born in Williamson County, TN. Employed as a merchandiser for Select Media. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Cook. Survived by: daughter, Kathy (Greg) McGee; son, Jeff (Sarah) Weaver; brother, Leroy (Diane) Bradford; sisters, Brenda Pewitt & Martha Sandlin; grandchildren, Molly & Andrew Weaver. Funeral services will...
Mr. James Lillard
Jun 6, 2012
LILLARD, Mr. James O. "Jimmy", age 74 of the Millview Community, June 6, 2012. Avid baseball player, fan and coach. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny & Annie Lillard; brother, Harry Lillard. Survived by wife, Sarah Louise Lillard; sons, Mike (Charlotte) Lillard, Bubba (Lisa) Lillard & Jeff (Kathy) Lillard;...
Mr. George Knieriem III
Jun 5, 2012
KNIERIEM, III Mr. George Gilbert, age 68 of Franklin, TN, June 5, 2012. Member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Survived by wife, Babs Knieriem; son, Bradley Knieriem; daughters, Robin (Eric) Newell & Shannon (Brian) Hofferbert; brothers, Phil (Nancy) Knieriem & Mike (Debbie) Knieriem; sisters, Maggie (Larry) Bateman & Kathy (Rick) Granger; seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted...
Mrs. Shirley Foti
Jun 2, 2012
Mrs. Shirley Mae Foti, age 85, of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of Elizabeth, Cranford and Long Beach Island, NJ, passed away June 2, 2012 at her residence. Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley was a very skilled chef, talented actress and vocalist. Shirley belonged to the acting group Clark Players in Clark, NJ, and sang with her...

Mr. Jim Southall
Jun 1, 2012
SOUTHALL, Mr. James A. "Jim", age 83 of Franklin, TN, June 1, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Albert & Ida Southall. Survived by sister, Carolyn Dillingham of Nashville, TN; nephews, Jerry Dillingham of Nashville, TN & Jimmy Dillingham of Leipers Fork, TN; great nephew, Daniel Dillingham. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00PM Monday, June 4, 2012 at Leipers Fork...
Mrs. Garnet Reed
May 31, 2012
REED, Garnet Fornof, age 89 of Nashville and Hendersonville, TN. May 31, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Rev. Walter Reed, son Walter Reed, sister Ruby Blackburn, and brother John Fornof. Survived by daughter Deana (Jim) Hannah, granddaughter Alisha (Gary) Schlichter, great-grandsons Roman and Logan Schlichter, sisters Patricia (Harry) Clapp and Adamae Gilmore, sister-in-law Fran Fornof;...
Mr. Harry Lameier
May 31, 2012
LAMEIER, Mr. Harry J. "Jack" age 69 of Brentwood, TN passed away May 31, 2012. Jack was a longtime record promotion representative with a career that spanned 40 years at CBS/Sony Music. He began his career at CBS working to get artists played on country radio, worked his way through marketing, and retired with Sony as Senior VP of promotion....

Mr. William Moore
May 28, 2012
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN Moore, William Clifton "Bill", age 78, of Brentwood, Tennessee, formerly of Houston, Texas, died May 28, 2012, Memorial Day, in Brentwood. For 14 years, he valiantly battled heart disease, cancer, and debilitating strokes. Born August 9, 1933, in Houston, he was the eldest son of Truman Thomas "Denny" Moore and Mary Ethyl Wiggins Moore. A 1951 graduate...
Dr. Ferrell
May 28, 2012
FERRELL, Dr. M. Craig, age 62 of Franklin, TN. Born in Seattle, WA and left this life much too soon on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, succumbing to injuries sustained being thrown from his horse the previous week. How is a man's life to be measured? Is it by those whose pain and suffering he's lessened? If this is the...

Mary Elliott
May 27, 2012
ELLIOTT, Catherine Inman, age 88, of Franklin, May 27, 2012 Preceded in death by husband James Ray Elliott,Sr., son, Eddie Elliott, parents, Carl Inman &Lillian Harbison, granddaughter, Amie Elliott.Survived by Son, James Ray Elliott, Jr.of Franklin; Grandchildren, James Ray (Lori) Elliott III, of Franklin, Thomas E. Elliott, Jr. of Memphis, Lora Blake Davis of Oklahoma City,OK, Samantha Elliott,Grove,OK, Leslie Elliott,of...

Clarence Lahrman III
May 27, 2012
LAHRMAN III, Clarence Frederick "Rick", age 63 of Spring Hill, TN. May 27, 2012. A distinguished executive in the Jewelry Business & a passionate Harley Davidson biker. Preceded in death by father, Clarence Lahrman, Jr. & son, Beau Aaron Lahrman. Survived by wife, Cindy Lahrman; mother, Wanda Jean Lahrman; sons, Boomer (Shannon) Lahrman & Josh (Jamie) Lahrman; daughter, Lyndsy Lahrman;...

Mrs. Thelma Bates
May 27, 2012
BATES, Mrs. Thelma C. age 91 of Franklin, TN. passed away May 27, 2012. Member of Berea Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband of 61 years, James Alton Bates and parents, John and Ruth Askins Buchanan. Survived by daughters, Althia (Don) Bates Fox and Dottie (Woody) Bates Edwards; grandchildren, Shane Clark and Chris (April) Edwards; great grandchildren, Jonathon...
Mr. Paul Heiss, II
May 27, 2012
Mr. Paul Conrad "Chip" Heiss, II, age 51, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at his residence in Soddy Daisy, TN. Chip was formerly of Spring Hill, TN and a graduate of Spring Hill High School in 1979 and was a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul C. Heiss, Sr. Survived by his mother, Effie Dalton...
Kendall Oates
May 25, 2012
OATES, Kendall Dominique Oates, age 18, of Franklin, TN. May 25, 2012. He is preceded in death by his aunt, Sonia Cutts. Kendall leaves cherished memories of his parents, Diane Cutts Oates and Gary D. Oates; adored sister, Jasmine Nicole Oates; grandparents, Raymond and Beryl Cutts, William R. Oates (Bernice) and Lillie Kitt; uncle, Raymond Cutts, Jr.; aunts, Sandra Cutts,...
Mr. Earl Lee
May 25, 2012
LEE, Mr. Earl "E.C." age 80 of Lyles, TN, May 25, 2012. Veteran of the United States Navy. Preceded in death by parents, Tommy and Annie Flowers Lee; son, Jerry Lee; brother, Deltie Lee and sister, Marjorie Johnson. Survived by wife of 50 years, Ester Lee; daughter, Genny Hickerson; grandson, Carl Michael Hickerson; brother, Robert (Ophelia) Lee; sisters, Eva Lee...
Mr. James Smithson
May 25, 2012
SMITHSON, Mr. James Waldon age 95 of Franklin, TN, passed away May 25, 2012. Retired supervisor with Mid State Steel. Served as an elder for 33 years at Fourth Ave. Church of Christ. Preceded in death by wife of 71 years Ruby Allen Smithson; parents, Charlie Lee and Nola Caroline Beshears Smithson. Survived by sons, Kenneth (Joyce) Smithson of Arlington,...

Mrs. Mary Stevens
May 22, 2012
STEVENS, Mrs. Mary Elsie Freeman, age 79 of Thompsons Station, TN, May 22, 2012. Member of Big Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Gilbert Stevens; son, Mike Stevens; brother, Chester Freeman. Survived by daughters, Linda Albert of the Cross Keys Comm. And Bonnie (Mike) Neal of Spring Hill, TN; grandchildren, Amber Perkins, Michael Albert, Amanda Gunnells and...
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