Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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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...
James Collings
May 22, 2012
COLLINGS, James Franklin "Dude", age 68, born 1943 in Knoxville, TN. Passed away May 22, 2012 from his battle with cancer. Survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Virginia Hooven Collings; daughter, Heather Jane Collings (Craig) Renfroe of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Jane Collings of Huntsville, AL & Brenda Collings (Wayne) Carter of Shelbyville, TN. Preceded in death by his...
Mrs. Bonnie Parker
May 21, 2012
PARKER, Mrs. Bonnie Lee, age 78 of Franklin, TN, May 21, 2012. Registered Nurse for 30 years. Member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by parents, William & Bertha Emerson Draisey; husband, Bill Parker; brothers, Dick & Ed Draisey; sister, Donna Emmerson. Survived by son, Randy Parker; daughters, Lynnea (Ron) Ragsag & Jorja (John) Trocino; brothers, Bill (Maxine)...

Mrs. Lyserhea Rousos
May 21, 2012
ROUSOS, Mrs. Lyserhea Venieris, age 98 of Brentwood, TN. May 21, 2012. Preceded in death by husband, Dino Rousos. Survived by sons, Peter (Regina) Rousos of Brentwood, TN & John (Elishia) Rousos of Raliegh, NC; brother, Anthony Venieris; sister, Sue Angeloff; grandchildren Daniel, Melissa, Heather, Mark, Lauren, & Morgan; 7 great grandchildren. Services will be held 10:15am Friday, May 25,...
Mr. Donald Harris
May 20, 2012
HARRIS, Mr. Donald Michael, age 69 of Spring Hill, TN, May 20, 2012. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Maintenance Supervisor with the former CPS Industries with 41 years service. Member of the Old Hope Church of Christ. Preceded in death by father, Henry Arvel Harris and brother, Randall Harris. Survived by wife of 24 years, Shirley Harris; son, Donald...
Robert Hawkins
May 19, 2012
HAWKINS, Robert E. age 81 of Antioch, TN. Passed away May 19, 2012. Member of Hillcrest UMC, worked for TWRA & Opryland First Aid Dept., retired from State of TN Dept. of EMS and developed the Sumner Co. EMS. Preceded in death by parents, Hugh & Pauline Hawkins. Survived by wife, Carol Hawkins of Antioch, TN; son, Eric Allen (DeRusha)...
Mrs. Marguerite Moore
May 19, 2012
MOORE, Mrs. Marguerite, age 83 of Rockaway Beach, MO, May 19, 2012 at Skaggs Hospital, Branson, MO. Born in Nashville, TN, Marguerite also lived in Franklin, TN before she and Gaston moved to Chicago, IL in 1951. Marguerite retired in 1991 after 20 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in the Accounting Dept. She was a life long...
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