Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mrs. Ina Harwell
Jul 11, 2011
HARWELL, Mrs. Ina Claudia, age 101 of College Grove, TN died on July 11, 2011. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Wash Blankenship and Hassie Thurman Blankenship. Also preceding her in death were her husband of 58 years, Matthew Thomas Harwell; sister, Mary Blankenship Fogg; brothers, Cletus, Henry, John, R.H. & Thurman Blankenship;...

Mrs. Sarah Ezell
Jul 11, 2011
EZELL, Mrs. Sarah Louise, age 91 of Hendersonville, TN, July 11, 2011. Employed at Davis Cabinet Company for 32 years. Preceded in death by parents, Jim & Laura Hornburger Barnes; husband, Roy Ezell; son, George Edward Hurst; daughter, Selena Howard. Survived by son, Roy (Bobbie Louise) Harris, Major J. (Carmen M.) Hurst, Jr. & Michael W. (Donna L.) Hurst, Sr.;...

Mrs. Deborah Morris
Jul 10, 2011
MORRIS, Ms. Deborah Lee, age 54 of Nashville, TN, July 10, 2011. Preceded in death by mother, Avo Woodard Tidwell. Survived by: sons, Christopher M. Morris and Jeremy Edward Morris; father, Leon C. Tidwell; sisters, Donna D. (Larry) Abernathy & Diane S. (Joseph) Chastain-Kronk; devoted friends, Robin Dixon Forte, Karen Tillis Piercey, Debbie Roberts Phillps & Kelley Chimileski. Funeral services...
Mr. James Hickman, Jr.
Jul 8, 2011
HICKMAN. James Winfred, Jr., age 64 of Franklin, TN. July 8, 2011. Graduate of Franklin High School; joined the U.S. Air Force serving one year in Vietnam; retiree of CSX Transportation as a locomotive engineer; member of Franklin Church of Christ where he served as a deacon; a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and a proud member of the...
Mrs. Dorothy McNeely
Jul 8, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Estell Smith McNeely, age 80, of Columbia, TN passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at Maury Regional Hospital. She was a member of Brown's Chapel Church of Christ and the Columbia Chapter 287 Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Jessie M. McNeely, Sr.; daughter, Jackie Butler; five brothers; and three sisters. Survived by son,...

Mr. Hayward Townsend
Jul 6, 2011
Mr. Hayward Vernon Townsend, age 67, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away July 6, 2011. Hayward was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who embodied all things good and kind. Hayward had a decorated career with the U. S. Air Force that spanned two decades. He served in Vietnam, spent three years stationed at the White House, and seven...

Donna Fisher
Jul 5, 2011
FISHER, Mrs. Donna Jean, age 59 of Brentwood, TN, passed away July 5, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, William and Dorothy Croft Schneider. Survived by husband, Mike Fisher; Daughters, Sara and Alexandra Fisher of Brentwood, TN; brothers, Tom and Bill Schneider of Florida and sister, Linda Young of Nashville, TN. A memorial service will be held 10:00AM Tuesday, August...

John Sokoloskis
Jul 4, 2011
SOKOLOSKIS, Mr. John Stanley, age 82 of Spring Hill, TN formerly of Franklin, North Carolina. Preceded in death by wife, Mary "Kitty" Sokoloskis. Survived by sons, Billy (Darlene) Sokoloskis, Bobby (Donna) Sokoloskis, Buddy (Deborah) Sokoloskis, Benny (Wendy) Sokoloskis, Barry Sokoloskis, Barney Burkhardt, Berney (Rosaline) Sokoloskis & Bradley (Terri) Sokoloskis; daughters, Bonnie (Steve) Cope & Benita (Arvel) Shults; step son, Michael...
Mrs. Carolyn Allred-Winnett
Jul 3, 2011
Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Allred-Winnett, age 67, of Spring Hill, TN, July 3, 2011. A math teacher for 42 years at Columbia State Community College, where she served on multiple teams, committees, and on the Foundation, and also received the Foundation's Distinguished Faculty Award. Member of the DAR Society, as well as a long time member of the Middle Tennessee Studebaker...
Mrs. Hazel McQuade
Jul 1, 2011
McQUADE, RN, Mrs. Hazel Lewis, age 86 of Franklin, TN, July 1, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, John Francis McQuade. Survived by: sons, John L. McQuade, James (Han) McQuade, Paul McQuade & Kieran (Shonda) McQuade; daughters, Laura (Gerry) Franco & Therese "TC" (John) Calvano; grandchildren, Matthew & Aaron Franco, Kristen McQuade & Heather King; sisters, Johnnie Mae Tschosik &...

Mrs. Jacqueline Hall
Jul 1, 2011
HALL, Mrs. Jacqueline Lou "Jackie", age 71 of Brentwood, TN. July 1, 2011. Member of the Forest Hills Baptist Church. Former Director of University Services at Belmont University. Preceded in death by father, James Stinson & mother, Virginia Moore. Survived by husband of 52 years, Ray C. Hall; son, Jason (Brook) Hall; daughter, Jana (John) Wolfe; grandchildren, Emily & Laura...

Mr. Authur Morgan
Jul 1, 2011
MORGAN, Mr. Arthur "Sally", age 87 of Franklin, TN died July 1, 2011. Born in Williamson County, TN. Veteran of the U.S. Army and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Former police officer of the City of Franklin. Member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Preceded in death by wife Ethel Pewitt Morgan; parents, Richard Francis & Mattie Pate Morgan....

Mr. Paul Simpson
Jun 30, 2011
SIMPSON, Mr. Paul Wayne, age 66 of Franklin, TN, June 30, 2011. Band Director with Franklin High School for 37 years. Member of Tennessee National Guard 129th Army Band. Survived by: wife, Linda Simpson; son, Paul Wayne Simpson, Jr. & daughter, Beth Simpson and granddaughter, Maddie Simpson. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 PM Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Williamson...
Mr. James Sullivan
Jun 30, 2011
SULLIVAN, Mr. James Beasley, age 62 of Chapel Hill, TN, June 30, 2011. Accomplished member of the AQHA & CTQHA; retired employee of CB&I loving grandfather, father & brother. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn Sr. & Ethel McCoy Sullivan. Survived by wife of 35 years, Virginia Sullivan; daughters, Terri (Jeff) Martin Patterson & Michelle Martin Corralez; sons, Auston Martin...

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;...
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