Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mrs. Julia Hannas
Feb 2, 2012
Memorial services for Mrs. Julia Carroll Hannas, age 94, of Thompson's Station, TN, who passed away February 2, 2012, will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Thompson's Station Church, 4690 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN, Pastor David Rowe & Warren F. Hannas officiating. Mrs. Hannas was a retired elementary school librarian for the Gower School District in...
Mr. Milton Rainey Jr.
Feb 1, 2012
RAINEY, Jr., Mr. Milton L. "Dilly", age 49 of Franklin, TN, February 1, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Milton L. & Sally Graves Rainey & brother, James Rainey. Survived by: stepmother, Lera Rainey; sister, Sandra (Joseph) Grant; nephews, Dustin Rainey & Joseph R. Grant; niece, Amanda Lela Grant and other loving family members. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30...
Ms. Edith Dunaway
Feb 1, 2012
DUNAWAY, Ms. Edith Flotilla, age 87 of Nashville, TN, February 1, 2012. Retired from Vanderbilt Central Supply where she worked from 1968 - 1989. As a member of the American Legion Auxiliary she volunteered with the Veteran's Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, John R. & Mary Watkins Yielding; three brothers & five sisters. Survived by sons, Gene Roland Dunaway,...
Mr. Joe Gleaves
Jan 31, 2012
GLEAVES, Mr. Joe Clyde, age 74, born November 25, 1937 passed away January 31, 2012. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Denise Gleaves; parents, Mary Louise Gleaves and Robert Mervin Gleaves. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane Caperton Gleaves; son, William Stephen Gleaves; grandchild, Zane Gleaves; Son, Gregory Caperton Gleaves and wife Lei...
Mrs. Billie Roland
Jan 31, 2012
ROLAND, Mrs. Billie Roland, age 88 of Franklin, TN, January 31, 2012. A Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. & member of the Louisville United Methodist Church in Louisville, GA. Preceded in death by parents, William James & Bette Farmer Clark and husband, William Fred Roland. Survived by sons, William F. Roland of Franklin, TN, Peter B. (Paula) Roland...
James Spearman Jr.
Jan 28, 2012
SPEARMAN, James "Jim" Edgar, Jr. - Age 58, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012, of pancreatic cancer. Graduate of Samford University, 34 years with AT&T and an active member of Franklin First United Methodist Church. Devoted husband and father who took great pride in creating special occasions and unforgettable memories for family and friends with thoughtful, meticulous detail. Survived by...

Leonard Geasley
Jan 27, 2012
GEASLEY, Mr. Leonard Greer, age 82 of Franklin, TN, January 27, 2012. Survived by: daughters, Vickie (Terry) Southall, Cindy (Bobby) Holliman & Pam (Richard) Griggs; stepson, Michael (Nancy) Martin; brother, Milton (Gladys) Geasley; sisters, Sadie Johnson & Odelene Coleman; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; companion, Carol Geasley and beloved pet, Cash. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, January...

Mr. Marion Black
Jan 27, 2012
Mr. Ray Black, age 61, Columbia, TN. January 27, 1012. Executive with AAFES with 29 years of service, member of Spring Hill Rotary Club and Thompson Station Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Marion Ray and Wanda Wasson Black and son, Christopher William Black. Survived by wife, Linda Black; son, Christian (Masina) Black; daughter, Christine (Bobby) Ussery; daughter in...

Tracy Martin
Jan 26, 2012
MARTIN, Mr. Tracy Allen, age 46 of Spring Hill, TN, January 26, 2012. Loving brother and adored his nieces. Employee of Clopay Plastic Products. Preceded in death by parents, Charles Samuel and Rose Marie Cornwell Martin. Survived by: sister, Pam (Todd) Horton; nieces, Hannah & Regan Horton and other loving family members. Funeral services will be conducted 5:00 PM Sunday,...
Mr. James Pierce
Jan 24, 2012
Mr. James Galen Pierce, age 71, of Spring Hill, TN, January 24, 2012. Member of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church. Retired from Ford Glass Co. Donated many hours to community organizations, Imagination Library, Spring Hill Art Center, and local radio ( Spotlight on Spring Hill). Past President of Nashville Jaycees. Preceded in death by parents, Jim & Ruby Hollon Pierce and...

Mr. David Duncan
Jan 24, 2012
DUNCAN, Mr. David Hamilton, age 70 of Jefferson, GA, formerly of Franklin, TN, January 24, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Hamilton and Beulah Kesner Duncan. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Retired from Motiva Enterprises. Survived by wife of 49 years, Betty Duncan, sons, David Duncan II, Caleb (Tonya) Duncan, Todd Duncan, grandchildren, Erika Bryant, Chase, Wynn, Dylan, Logan,...
Mrs. Shirley Nordquist
Jan 23, 2012
Mrs. Shirley Yvonne Parker Nordquist, age 87 of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of Gainesville, FL, January 23, 2012. Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Member of Westside Baptist Church and the Energizers' Class in Gainesville, FL and attended First Baptist Church of Spring Hill. Ministered along side her husband to many churches across the U.S. With her husband they founded Galloway...

Mr. Norman Hiller
Jan 23, 2012
Mr. Norman Arthur Hiller, age 82, of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of Sparta, TN passed away January 23, 2012 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Norman served in the U.S. Army and was a retired shift supervisor with Dow Chemical Company. Preceded in death by parents, Anthony & Clara Hutzley Hiller; wife of 56 years, Catherine R. Hiller and seven siblings. Survived...
Mr. Charles Bean
Jan 21, 2012
BEAN, Mr. Charles "Tony" Anthony, age 63 of Franklin, TN, January 21, 2012. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during Vietnam. Rated #1 Smallmouth Fisherman/Authority for many years. Wrote three books on smallmouth fishing and techniques along with having his own TV fishing show and appearing on TV & Radio shows. He claims his greatest achievement was being able...
Mrs. Patricia McLaughlin
Jan 20, 2012
MCLAUGHLIN, Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Bonner, age 77 of Franklin, TN, January 20, 2012. Retired as an Administrative Assistant with Vanderbilt Department of Plastic Surgery. Preceded in death by parents, Harold & Helen Mobius Bonner; husband, William "Bill" Paul McLaughlin, Jr.; son, David Alan Steuber. Survived by daughters, Kimerly (Billy) Neal, Debra Lannen, Beth (Eric) Janotha & Kathryn Adams; brother, David...

Gertrude Keck
Jan 19, 2012
KECK, Gertrude Edmondson, age 85 of Franklin, TN. Born in Monrow, Michigan on November 23, 1926. Resident of Sarasota, FL, Columbia, SC, Jefferson City, Knoxville, and Franklin, TN. Born the first of three children, Paul (1931-2002) and Marjorie (1934). Survived by sister, Marjorie DiPaolo; children, Lee (Saundria) Keck of Franklin, TN & Richard Keck of Johnson City, TN; grandchildren, Chad...
Mrs. Sarah Jackson
Jan 18, 2012
JACKSON, Mrs. Sarah Jennette, age 68 of Franklin, TN, January 18, 2012. Owner & Operator of Jackson Beauty Shop. Preceded in death by mother, Annie Ruth Farrington and husband, Beverly W. "Buck" Jackson. Survived by daughters, Sherry Jackson & Sandra Harper; sister, Joyce Thomas; granddaughter, Kayla Harper. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 Noon Friday, January 20, 2012 at Williamson...

Mr. Robert Hale
Jan 17, 2012
HALE, Mr. Robert E. "Bob", age 77 of Franklin, TN, January 17, 2012. Retired Federal Savings & Loan Examiner with Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Served as Court Officer for Williamson County Circuit Court. Founder of Battlefield Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Survived by wife, Nanette Hale; daughters, Jane (Jack) Sneed & Ann (Steve) Slovensky; sons, Brian...

Mr. William Stringer, III
Jan 17, 2012
STRINGER, Mr. William Francis Henry III, age 73 of Franklin, TN, January 17, 2012. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Retired from USDA with thirty years service and also self employed carpenter. Loving father, grandfather and brother. Preceded in death by parents, William Francis Henry Stringer, Jr. & Clara Joan Hayden Stringer; daughter, Kelly Marie Stringer; sister, Carole Ann Trivett....
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