Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mr. Stephen Lawrence
May 14, 2011
LAWRENCE, Stephen Samuel "Mr. Steve", a long-time resident farmer of Williamson County, died May 14, 2011, at the age of 89. He was the son of the late Stephen James and Margaret Morel Lawrence. He was also predeceased by a son, Stephen Alfred Lawrence, a sister, Marybelle L. Osborn; brother, Francis. He is survived by wife, Martha West Lawrence, to...
Mr. Michael Luft
May 14, 2011
Mr. Michael Asher Luft, age 40, of Spring Hill, TN, May 14, 2011. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survived by his wife, Kathlena Luft & son, Conner Michael Luft of Spring Hill, TN; daughter, Brittany Messenger; adopted grandparents, Lonnie & Carol Asher of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, James Showers, Jr. of Reno, NV, Shane Asher of Las Vegas, NV &...
Mrs. Helen Ryan
May 13, 2011
Helen Louise Ryan, age 71, of Columbia, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. "Miss" Helen was a well known local artist, and a member of the Maury County Arts Guild. Preceded in death by her parents Troy & Ireta Cowart Salsman. Survived by her husband, Lewis Ryan of Columbia, TN;...
Mrs. Christine McGlasson
May 13, 2011
MCGLASSON, Mrs. Christine Anne, age 85 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Canyon, TX. 1942 Graduate of Paris High School; B.A. from Baylor University; received Teacher Certification at West Texas State University; member of Woodmont Baptist Church, Nashville; former Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church, Canyon, TX; former Board Member of Randall Co. American Cancer Society & Coordinator of the...
Mrs. Opal Blankenship
May 13, 2011
BLANKENSHIP, Mrs. Opal DeWire, age 92 passed away at her home in Franklin May 13, 2011. Long time resident of Williamson County, member of Franklin Church of Christ, and retiree of the former CPS. Preceded in death by her husband, Ashley Blankenship; sister, Clara Sullivan; brother, Elmer DeWire. Survived by Nieces, Carol Ann Sullivan, Patsy (Wesley) Boyd both of Franklin...

Ms. Agnes Jones
May 13, 2011
JONES, Ms. Agnes Kyle, age 83 of Brentwood, TN passed away May 13, 2011. Born in Glasgow, Scotland to the late William J. & Margaret McLean Clugston. Survived by sons, Trevor (Joan) Jones and Kevin Jones; grandchild Clare. Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00PM Monday, May 16, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Mrs. Thressa Steakley
May 12, 2011
STEAKLEY, Mrs. Thressa Evelyn, age 89 of Franklin, TN, May 12, 2011. Member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Elwood Steakley. Survived by daughter, Sherry (Ron) King of Franklin, TN; brothers, Louis Jennings of Huntsville, AL & Bill Jennings of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters, Hazel Manley & Lois Upton both of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren, Ron (Suzanne) King,...

Ms. Virginia Davis
May 12, 2011
DAVIS, Ms. Virginia Fay Cooper, age 77 of Franklin, TN formerly of the Neapolis Community, May 12, 2011. Valedictorian & Graduate of Spring Hill High School Class of 1951; Member of Oak Valley Baptist Church; Federal Government Employee for 35 years. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Evelyn Brown Cooper. Survived by sister, Bobbie Cooper Landrum of Franklin, TN;...

Mrs. Thelma Morris
May 9, 2011
MORRIS, Mrs. Thelma Lucille, age 95, of Franklin, TN, passed away May 9, 2011. Mrs. Morris was a nursing assistant at the old Williamson County Hospital and Harpeth Terrace as well as private duty nursing. A member of Shady Grove Church of God of Prophecy in Primm Springs, she was also a pastor's wife, assisting her husband in his ministries....
Mrs. Joann Shedd
May 9, 2011
Mrs. Joann Lee Mroska Shedd, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away at Grace Healthcare on May 9, 2011. She was born in Benwood, West Virginia and before coming to Franklin lived in Chicago, IL. She worked for many years at Lasko and then worked as a laundry attendant for Hilton Hotel. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Edward Shedd....

Mr. Lowell Hanewinckel
May 6, 2011
HANEWINCKEL, Mr. Lowell Leonard, age 83 of Franklin, TN, May 6, 2011. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, Seaman 1st Class during World War II. Retired after 30 years service with Proctor and Gamble. Survived by: wife, Florence Hanewinckel, Franklin, TN; sons, Brian (Yvonne) Hanewinckel, Larry Hanewinckel & Glenn Hanewinckel all of Long Beach, CA; daughter, Sally (Dennis) Bittner, Franklin, TN;...

Mrs. Annie Howell
May 6, 2011
HOWELL, Mrs. Annie Bell, age 86 of Franklin, TN, May 6, 2011 at St. Thomas Hospital. Mrs. Howell was born in Williamson County and was a homemaker. Member of Leipers Fork Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, Alvin Howell. Survived by: sons, Rick (Dawn) Howell & Tim (Cheryl) Howell; sister, Laura Logan; grandchildren, John & Josh Howell, Laura...
Mrs. Mary Frederick
May 4, 2011
FREDERICK, Mrs. Mary Frances, age 89 of Brentwood, TN, May 4, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Lovic and Leila James, and husband, M Sgt (Ret) Charles K. Frederick. Survived by twin daughters, Susan (Ernest) Flanagan and Elizabeth (Rick) Carter and grandsons Charles, Richard, William and Sam. Mary was a member of Haymount United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, NC for...

Ms. Billie Firestone
May 4, 2011
FIRESTONE, Ms. Billie A., age 58 of Franklin, TN, May 4, 2011. Former owner of Hot Rod's Bar & Grill in Spring Hill and was a TN Squire. Survived by Life Partner, Patricia "Little Bit" Durham of Franklin, TN; brother, Paul (Ann "Hutch") McAlister of Arizona; beloved pet, Bailey and other loving Durham family members; best friends, Frankie, Jean, Terri...
Mrs. Leara Matlock
May 4, 2011
Mrs. Leara Beatrice Fly Matlock, age 86, of Santa Fe, TN, passed away May 4, 2011 at Maury Regional Hospital. Mrs. Matlock was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Matlock and a grandson, Nelson King. Survived by her sons, Walter (Joy) Matlock of Spring Hill, TN & Doug (Virginia) Matlock of Chapel Hill, TN; daughters, Beatrice (Jim)...
Mrs. Deanna Gillham
May 3, 2011
Mrs. Deanna Rhodes Gillham, age 51, of Spring Hill, TN, May 3, 2011. Deanna was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and a homemaker. Preceded in death by her brother, Alan Rhodes. Survived by her husband, Clayton Gillham, Jr. of Spring Hill, TN; parents, Paul & Donna Rhodes of Louisville, KY; sons, Scott Gillham of Lake Mary, FL & Ryne...

Mr. Charles Maffett
May 2, 2011
MAFFETT, Mr. Charles James Christopher, age 95 of Franklin, TN, May 2, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine Maust Maffett & daughter, Sandra Maffett Thompson. Survived by son, Wayne Alden (Catherine) Maffett; daughter, Gayle (Tex) Cromwell; grandchildren, Julie (Mike) Ryan, Christopher Thompson, Courtney (Mike) Lewandowski, Carey (Brandon) Carter, Caitlyn & Christine Cromwell; great grandson, Brody James Carter. Funeral Services...

Mr. Robert Calandriello
May 1, 2011
CALANDRIELLO, Mr. Robert James, age 50 of Franklin, TN, May 1, 2011. Graduate of Rutgers University. Preceded in death by father, Joseph Paul Calandriello. Survived by wife, Ann Calandriello; son, Robert James Calandriello; daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Calandriello all of Franklin, TN; mother, Margaret Sullivan of Red Bank, NJ; sisters, Elizabeth Layton of Atlantic Highlands, NJ & Arlene (David) Wallace of...

Mrs. Orpha Anders
Apr 30, 2011
ANDERS, Mrs. Orpha Baxter, age 87 of College Grove, TN, passed away April 30, 2011. She taught school for 44 years and was a member of Peytonsville Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, James Scott and Celia Elizabeth Williams Baxter and husband, Warren Anders. Survived by son, Scott (Diane) Anders; daughter, Charlotte Baird; brothers, Ira (Ima) Baxter, Ermon...

Elbert Thompson
Apr 28, 2011
Elbert "Jim" Thompson, age 88, Spring Hill, TN, passed away April 28, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Marks, MS on November 1, 1922. Jim grew up and went to school in Indianola, MS before joining the Armed Forces. He served during WWII in England in the Engineers. Her retired from Farmers Tractor and...
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