Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mr. Dale Gorden
Jun 28, 2011
VAN GORDEN, Mr. Dale George, age 68 of Franklin, TN, June 28, 2011. Teacher, coach, founder and headmaster of Eagles Nest Academy. Preceded in death by father, George Edward Van Gorden. Survived by: wife, Linda Van Gorden; son, Eric Dale (Cathy) Van Gorden; daughters, Heather Zahn (Brian) Watts & Gretchen D (Dwane) Thomas; mother, Marian Van Gorden; brother, Jeffrey Van...

Jewell Canode
Jun 27, 2011
CANODE, Ms. Jewell Bruce, age 74 of Marion, IN formerly of Williamson County, TN, June 27, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, George and Gladys Bruce. Survived by: brother, Gary (Donnie) Bruce and several cousins; special friends, David & Sandy Hughes. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Bishop McBee officiating....

Allen Campbell
Jun 27, 2011
CAMPBELL, Mr. Allen Houston, age 77 of Nashville, TN. June 27, 2011. Veteran of the Korean War. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara Law Campbell. Survived by children, Debby (Scott) Campbell of Nashville, TN, Michael Campbell of Franklin, TN, Donna Campbell of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Jeremy & Kyle Bingham, Shane Girvin; brothers, William Campbell of Franklin, TN & Raymond Campbell...

Evelyn Moore
Jun 27, 2011
MOORE, Mrs. Evelyn F., of Franklin, TN, June 27, 2011. Devoted wife, mother and grandmother. A fashion model of runway and print she modeled for Riches in Atlanta and Dillard's in Nashville. An expert in poise and etiquette, she taught children's manner for the past 10 years at Dillard's stores. As a mom, she was active in ladies auxiliary for...
Ms. Margaret Horne
Jun 26, 2011
VAN HORNE, Mrs. Margaret Marie Bargenquast, age 88 of Brentwood, TN, June 26, 2011. Born to the late Frederick and Margaret Bargenquast from Irwin, Iowa. Margaret was one of ten children. Preceded in death by brothers, Otto, Frank, Elmer, Fritz and Roy and sisters, Viola, Leona and Ruby. Survived by: sons, Richard Van Horne, Houston, TX, Douglas Van Horne and...

Lester Styron
Jun 26, 2011
STYRON, Mr. Lester Dill, age 87, of Franklin, TN, June 26, 2011. Graduate of University of North Carolina. He was a marine manager in commercial fishery and a Mason. Wonderful husband, father, granddaddy, great granddaddy and brother. Preceded in death by his son, Lester Thomas Styron; brother, Jack Styron, and sister, Helen Bartol. Survived by wife, Mrs. Bobbie Holmes Styron;...
Joslynn McDaniel
Jun 26, 2011
Joslynn Starr McDaniel, age 2 of Spring Hill, TN; June 26, 2011. Precious loving daughter, sister and granddaughter. Survived by: parents, Tim and Shannon McDaniel; brothers, Timmy & Trevor McDaniel; sister, Tayla McDaniel; grandparents, Dorothy (Harvey) Robinson & Nancy (Sal) Sisino; great grandparents, Ann Gaca & Betty Cowdrey, several aunts and uncles including special aunt Crystal "TT" Sisino and other...
Mrs. Margaret Sweeney
Jun 25, 2011
SWEENEY, Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Harper, age 51 of College Grove, TN. Loving wife, mother, nanny, daughter & sister. She will be lovingly missed by her family and all who knew her. Preceded in death by father, Ralph Jackson Harper & grandchild, Gunner Adams. Survived by: husband, Ronnie Sweeney, Sr.; sons, Ronnie (Tracy) Sweeney, Jr. & William Jackson (Tabatha) Sweeney; daughters,...

Mr. Ralph Casey
Jun 25, 2011
CASEY, Mr. Ralph Allen, age 86, Franklin, TN. June 25, 2011. Minister for over 20 years with various Churches of Christ in the Atlanta area, one of the founding officers of Greater Atlanta Christian Schools and twenty years teaching Christian music workshops both domestic and international. Survived by wife, Margaret Casey; sons, Kevin Casey and Terry (Katie) Casey; daughter, Karen...
Arnold Keck
Jun 24, 2011
KECK, Mr. Arnold Jacob, age 88, of Franklin, TN June 24, 2011. He was an Independent Insurance Agent and a WWII Navy Veteran. Survived by wife , Gertrude Keck; sons, Lee (Saundria) Keck of Franklin, TN. and Richard Keck of Johnson City, TN; sister, Mattie Keck Simmons of Seabrook, TX; grandchildren, Chad (Candace) Keck, Leeanne (Russell) Lackey, Rachelle (Justin) Marion...

Mrs. Maria Cross
Jun 24, 2011
CROSS, Mrs. Connie Myatt, age 95 of Franklin, TN, June 24, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, William Herbert Myatt. Survived by: several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM Monday, June 27, 2011 with Dan Locke officiating at Hall Cemetery in Burns, TN. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com Service...
Mr. David Vaughn
Jun 24, 2011
VAUGHN, Mr. David Roland, age 27 of Franklin, TN, June 24, 2011. David loved the Lord and had a heart of gold. Survived by: parents, John & Patti Vaughn; brother, Randle Vaughn & sister, Keri (Matt) Thompson all of Franklin, TN and other loving family members. Visitation will be 4-7PM Sunday and 1-2PM Monday at Brentwood Baptist Church. Funeral services...

Mr. Paul McFarland
Jun 23, 2011
McFARLAND, Mr. Paul Geren, age 68 of Franklin, TN, June 23, 2011. Former financial executive with various universities. Worked several years with Forrest Crossing Golf Course. Survived by: wife, Sara McFarland; sons, Chris, Patrick & Mark Elliott McFarland all of Franklin, TN. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon until service time at Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church with memorial services to be...

Mrs. Dorothy Hart
Jun 23, 2011
HART, Mrs. Dorothy Jean, passed away on June 23, 2011 in Nashville Tennessee. She was born on June 19th, 1932 in Portage, Cambria Pennsylvania. She was married and sealed to Audbirt Raymond Hart on July 18, 1958 in the Logan, Utah temple and resided in Chiefland, Florida with her family until moving to Franklin, Tennessee. Dorothy was an active member...

Mr. Charles Mealer, Sr.
Jun 20, 2011
Mr. Charles Edward Mealer, Sr., age 59 of Franklin, TN died June 19, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Mealer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for eighteen years for Fibertek in Franklin. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard Earl and Dossie Lee Turman Mealer and son, William Dale Mealer. Survived by: wife, Mary Mealer of Franklin, TN;...
Mrs. Gladys Hockensmith
Jun 19, 2011
HOCKENSMITH, Mrs. Gladys Pearl, age 76 of Franklin, TN. On June 19th, 2011 All Mighty God, in all His Glory, called Gladys Green Hockensmith to join her beloved husband Calvin Gaines "Buzzy" Hockensmith, Jr. in their glorious mansion for eternity in that beautiful city of gold. She is survived by her daughters Tracy (and fiancée Tim Martin) and Terri Hockensmith...
Billy Jones
Jun 18, 2011
JONES, Mr. Billy Edgar, age 73 of Columbia, TN. June 18, 2011. Long time employee of P.B. Crowell & Jewell Brothers farming. Preceded in death by parents, Milton Jones & Irma Wilson. Survived by wife, Tena Jones; daughter, April Sweeney; brother, Larry (Katha) Wilson; grandchildren, Kaleb & Kalin Sweeney. Services will be conducted 2:00pm Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Williamson...

Ret. Tomlin
Jun 17, 2011
TOMLIN, Ret. SSG Robert Charles "Butch", age 63 of Franklin, TN, June 17, 2011. U.S. Army Retired SSG with over 20 years of service. Preceded in death by father, James R. Tomlin. Survived by mother, Olie Mai Tomlin of Franklin, TN; daughter, Diana (Rome) Welch of Colorado Springs, CO; sons, Armin & Christian Kettner both of Waldsee, Germany; brothers, Jimmy...
Mr. William Shaffer
Jun 16, 2011
SHAFFER, Mr. William Fred "Bill", age 85 of Franklin, TN, June 16, 2011. Retired after 25 years of service with General Electric Space Program, then worked seven years in records management in the petroleum industry. Avid photographer. Masonic officer of the Ancient York Lodge. Survived by: wife, Nancy Shaffer, daughters, Beverly Landry & Dawn (John) Reynolds; sons, Bob (Laurie) Shaffer,...
Mrs. Pauline Fisher
Jun 16, 2011
FISHER, Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Sadler, age 96 of College Grove, TN, June 16, 2011. Member of College Grove Church of Christ. Avid gardner & loved to fish. Family always enjoyed her baked goods. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd C. Fisher & seven brothers & sisters. Survived by: son, Johnny Fisher; daughter, Barbara Jean (Guy) Collins; sister, Ella Mae Hopkins;...
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