Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mack Anderton
Apr 27, 2011
ANDERTON, Mack, Age 69, who owned Brownland Farm with his wife, Margaret (Sissie) Anderton, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Mack was a well-respected horseman in middle Tennessee as well as across the country. His career as a horseman spans a long career as a rodeo exhibitor, polo player, and farrier. His legacy, Brownland Farm, today hosts 11 nationally ranked horse...

Ms. Glenna Klingler
Apr 26, 2011
KLINGLER, Ms. Glenna Lee Brown, age 75 of Franklin, TN, April 26, 2011. Retired teacher with Williamson Co. Schools; member of West Main Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn & Marion Lee Kinnie Brown. Survived by son, Jeff (Debbie) Klingler of Lebanon, TN; brother, Dr. Jerry (Angie) Brown of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Jesse (Jessica) Klingler & Cara...
Travis Hulen
Apr 25, 2011
HULEN, Travis Steven, 31 of Franklin, TN. Travis was a local homebuilder with his family's business and an avid outdoor adventurer. He was an Eagle Scout; a member of the Sierra Club, NRA, Ducks Unlimited and the Middle TN Home Builders Assoc. A 1998 graduate of Brentwood High, he earned his B.A. in Planning and Urban Development at UT Knoxville...

Mrs. Lesia Deason
Apr 25, 2011
DEASON, Mrs. Lesia Ann Edwards, age 89 of Franklin, TN, April 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Deason & brother, Vester Edwards. Survived by daughters, Marilyn Smithson of Spring Hill, TN & Ann (Doyl) Beard of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jimmy (Lori) Beard, Jennifer (Tony) Davis, Sammy (Sarah) Smtihson & Troy (Cindy) Smithson; nine great grandchildren; sister, Mary Ladd...

Mrs. Diane Schwartz
Apr 24, 2011
SCHWARTZ, Mrs. Diane Lynn Needham, age 66 of Franklin, TN, April 24, 2011. Member of Franklin Christian Church. Preceded in death by husband, William Schwartz. Survived by: daughter, Dawne (Steve) Johnson, Franklin, TN; son, Kelly (Barbie) Schwartz, Kingston Springs, TN; grandchildren, Madeleine, Chloe, Emily & William Johnson and Amanda Parrish. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, April 28,...
Ms. Sharon Grandy
Apr 24, 2011
GRANDY, Ms. Sharon Kay, age 65 of Franklin, TN, April 24, 2011. Born in Owosso, Michigan and later moved to Franklin with General Motors Division. Member of Franklin Community of Faith. Survived by: son, Nick (Ellie) Grandy of Spring Hill, TN; daughter, Traci (Eric) Scott of Franklin, TN; mother, Dorothy Grandy of Franklin, TN; brother, Gary (Betty) Grandy of Spring...

Mrs. Alice Jenkins
Apr 23, 2011
JENKINS, Mrs. Alice Fay Owens, age 63 of Franklin, TN, April 23, 2011. Administrative Assistant at David Lipscomb University with 28 years of service. Member of Millview Church of Christ. Preceded in death by father, Robert Edward Owens & brother, Charles Ray Owens. Survived by: husband, James Norman Jenkins; sons, Jason (Heather) Jenkins and Roger (Whitney) Jenkins; mother, Lucille Donnelly...
Mr. Abram " Jr.
Apr 22, 2011
CHURCH, Mr. Abram Baker, Jr. "A.B.", age 81 of Franklin, TN, April 22, 2011. Employed with the U.S. Post Office; Adjutant for the American Legion; Veteran of the U.S. Navy - Korean Conflict; Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge #7; Past Grand Commander of State of TN with York Rite. Preceded in death by parents, Abram Baker & Willie Mae Southall...

Mr. David Jean, Jr.
Apr 22, 2011
JEAN, Mr. David Ewing, Jr., age 67 of College Grove, TN, April 22, 2011. Retired after 30 years service with Dept. of Labor with State of TN. Member of the College Grove United Methodist Church and College Grove Senior Center. Survived by: wife, Deborah W. Jean; daughter, Dana Kaye Jean; son, David E. Jean III; sister, Nell Jean- Mitchell. Funeral...
Ms. Beverly Lewis
Apr 22, 2011
LEWIS, Ms. Beverly Mathis, age 64 of Nashville, TN. Survived by: daughters, Melissa "Missy" Marlin & Dodie Marlin both of Nashville, TN. Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 PM Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Ward Jones officiating. Memorials may be made to the Beverly Lewis Memorial Fund. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until service time at...
Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish
Apr 21, 2011
PARRISH, Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty", age 73 of Brentwood, TN passed away April 21, 2011 after a courageous three year battle with liver cancer. Long time employee of the Direct Oil Corporation in Brentwood; Member of the Church of the Advent Episcopal for over 40 years; Volunteer at St. Luke's This and That Shop; Member of the American Legion Auxiliary Brentwood...
Mr. Glenn Huff
Apr 21, 2011
HUFF, Mr. Glenn, age 89, peacefully passed away on, April 21, 2011. Longtime resident of Brentwood since 1949 where he started Huff's Grocery. Mr. Huff grew up in the grocery business with his father & family in the Burwood Community. He was an avid baseball player during his youth and stayed active through his adult years. Active member of Owen...

Dr. Wells
Apr 21, 2011
WELLS, Dr. Kippen C. age 89 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Lakewood, OH, April 21, 2011. Veteran of the U.S. Army; while stationed in Munich, Germany Dr. Wells was on the U.S. Army Hockey team. After serving his time in the Army, Dr. Wells made his home in Lakewood, OH where he opened a private Internal Medicine Practice. While maintaining...
Mary Fishburn
Apr 17, 2011
FISHBURN, Mary J. (Meacham) born March 3, 1924, passed away on April 17, 2011. She is preceded by the love of her life and best friend in life, R.A. (Jack) Fishburn. "While I was living your visits and concerns for me, especially since Jack's death, were a great comfort and appreciated more than you will ever know." Signed: Mary M....
Mrs. Shelle Smith
Apr 17, 2011
Mrs. Shelle Lynn Smith, age 48, of Spring Hill, TN, April 17, 2011. Shelle was a loving wife, and mother to her sons and also an "Outstanding Nurse" most recently at Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. She attended The People's Church. Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Sharer Erwin. Survived by her husband, Mark A. Smith; sons, Alexander & Josh...
Robert Brennan
Apr 16, 2011
Grandiose; in one word this is Robert "Bob" Brennan. Born March 29th 1942 in Titletown, USA; Green Bay, WI. Became an Angel April 16, 2011. This wild, fun loving, life long Packer enthusiast of an Irishman was always the" life of the party." Adjectives were words used to describe him: personality plus, funny, loyal, loving, quick-witted, adventurous, exciting & spontaneous....
Mrs. Jane Covington
Apr 15, 2011
COVINGTON, Jane Miller, 91, a retired schoolteacher, died peacefully in her home in College Grove on Friday April 15, 2011. Known as "Miss Jane" to her students and much of the community, Mrs. Covington taught math and science at College Grove and Page High School for 38 years. For years she served as the girls basketball team chaperone and directed...
Mr. Victor Garcia
Apr 14, 2011
GARCIA, Mr. Victor Alvarez, age 50 of Degollado, Jalisco, formerly of Franklin, TN, April 14, 2011. Former Owner of Garcia's Restaurant in Hendersonville. Survived by wife, Gloria Garcia; sons, Victor and Jesus Garcia; daughters, Jessica (Eduardo) Munoz, Erica Hernandez, Xochilt Garcia and Dominique Hernandez; parents, Ruben & Elena Garcia; brothers, Ruben, Juan Carlos, Jaime, Javier, Miguel Angel, Juan Francisco and...

Mr. William Beard
Apr 13, 2011
BEARD, Mr. William Neal, age 77 of Franklin, TN died April 13, 2011. Born in Williamson County to the late Neal & Mary Lee Roberson Beard. He was formerly a butcher at H.G. Hills. Survived by wife, Tennie T. Beard; son, William Nelson Beard; daughter, Shirley (James) Kolek; brothers, Raymond Beard, James Albert Beard and Bill Carter Beard; sisters, Mary...

Mrs. Sarah Rainey
Apr 12, 2011
RAINEY, Mrs. Sarah Katherine Jones, age 89 of Franklin, TN died April 12, 2011 in Lebanon, TN. Born in Williamson County, TN. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert "Bob" Rainey; parents, Daniel Webster & Laura Pearl Hamer Jones; sister, Mary Glenn & brothers, Floyd, Roy & Thomas Jones. She is a member of the Church of...
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