Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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William Klemens
Jan 12, 2024
William Klemens, age 93, of Severna Park, MD, passed away on January 12, 2024. He was born in Astoria, New York, to the late Ludwig and Mathilda Klemens. William’s past residences include Granville, NY; Glens Falls, NY; and Watertown, MA.
William put himself through college, taking night classes at City College of New York over a 10-year period. He...
William Earl "Bill" Campbell
Jan 12, 2024
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William Earl “Bill” Campbell, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away January 12, 2024. He was a native of Williamson County, TN and retired as shop foreman with the Williamson County Highway Department with over forty years of service. Preceded in death by wife of 75 years, Dorothy...
Jennifer "Jen" Bean Carr
Jan 12, 2024
Jennifer “Jen” Bean Carr of the Bethesda Community passed away January 12, 2024 at her home. Jen was born artistic. She had a knack for all things creative. Painting, drawing, crafting, she even dabbled in sewing. There’s wasn’t much that she couldn’t dream up and put on a canvas or build. She was an avid gardener and a movie...
Don Page Sweeney
Jan 12, 2024
Don Page Sweeney, age 72 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away January 12, 2024. He was born in Williamson County, raised in the Bingham Community and made his home in Thompson’s Station where he raised his family.
Preceded in death by his infant grandson, Ridgeway Jack Sweeney; his parents and brother.
Don graduated from Franklin High School Class of...
Timothy John Jansen
Jan 11, 2024
Timothy John Jansen, age 48 of Franklin, TN passed away January 11, 2024. He was born in Auburn, New York, to Rick and Laura Jansen. Tim enjoyed spending time with his daughter Hannah and watching UT football. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and spent most of his career...
Bryan Timothy Griggs
Jan 11, 2024
Bryan Timothy Griggs, age 57, passed away surrounded by his children on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 29 years, Molly Boone Griggs.
Bryan is survived by his children, Ben T. Griggs, Brittany Hartsock and her husband Houston; his beloved mother-in-law, Pauline Boone; and his grandchildren, Elizabeth Collom and...
Jadeanne "Jaye" Wagner
Jan 11, 2024
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Jadeanne “Jaye” Wagner, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away January 11, 2024. She was born in Chillicothe, OH to the late Dean & Jane Whited. Jaye had a vivid, beautiful and contagious joy for life. She was a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ and a devoted...
Gloria A Silvernail
Jan 10, 2024
On January, 10, 2024, Gloria A. Silvernail (83), surrounded by family, lost her long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was pre deceased by her devoted husband, John (Jack) Silvernail; her parents, Janice and Thomas Sander; and her dear aunt and uncle, Dr. Charles and Eva Lawler; and her son Robert Silvernail. She is survived by her children;...
Thomas Russell Hinton
Jan 8, 2024
Thomas Russell Hinton, age 89, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2024. He received a National Defense Service Medal for his service in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1953-1956. He also served as an elder of Green Hills Church of Christ and Woodmont Hills Church. He was preceded in death by his parents James K. and Gertrude...
Daniel "Danny" Gentry Jackson
Jan 7, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Gentry Jackson, age 72 of Thompson’s Station passed away January 7, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late F.D. Jackson and Matalene Gentry Jackson. Danny served in the U.S. Army National Guard as well as Coast Guard Reserve. He retired from Metro Government where he spent many years. He was a long time member of...
Lorita A Dodson
Jan 7, 2024
Lorita A. Dodson, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away January 7, 2024. She was born in Mississippi to the late Virgil and Palestine Hatley. Lori began her career as a teacher in Massachusetts. She later moved to TN and obtained her master’s degree in English from Vanderbilt. After working for the State of TN for a number of years...
John Spencer Huddleston
Jan 6, 2024
John Spencer Huddleston, aged 74, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, after his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to those who crossed his path and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
John was born on March 24, 1948 in Seattle, Washington. He and his twin brother, Thomas Byrne Huddleston, moved...
Julie Elizabeth Palmer
Jan 6, 2024
JULIE ELIZABETH PALMER, age 51, earned her angel wings after a brief battle with cancer. Native to Franklin and a 1990 Graduate of Franklin High School. Julie was born July 8, 1972 to Glenn and Judy Palmer. She is preceded in death by her parents and a host of other family members. Throughout her life she had many titles,...
Charles "Charlie" Joseph Hardy
Jan 6, 2024
Charles Joseph Hardy (Charlie), 67, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away January 6, 2024 at Alive Hospice after a brief illness.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the last of six children born to Lee and Louise Hardy. He had a forty year career in the electrical industry, making many lifelong friendships over the years.
He is survived by...
Lou Ella Veach
Jan 5, 2024
Lou Ella was the fourth of six children born to Fred and Gladys Veach in Franklin, TN, in 1938. She is preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Cullen, and three brothers, Fred (Ruby) Veach, Charles (Maxine) Veach, Joe (Estelle) Veach. She is survived by her brother, Wayne (Linda) Veach.
Lou Ella raised two daughters, Carla (Robb) Gentry and...
Peggy Gentry
Jan 4, 2024
Peggy Gentry, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away January 4, 2024. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Bernard and Mae Sweeney. Peggy graduated from Hillsboro High School in Williamson County, TN. She attended Middle Tennessee State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education/ library science and graduated with honors. She then obtained...
Thomas Rainey
Jan 2, 2024
Thomas Rainey, age 65 of Bon Aqua, TN passed away January 2, 2024. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Jim & Peggy Rainey. Thomas retired from Benjamin Franklin plumbing. When he wasn’t working he was fishing or hunting. He enjoyed building model Airplanes and flying them in his younger days. He also enjoyed having a...
Douglass Tracy Buckley
Jan 1, 2024
Always brave enough to see the light and be the light.A strong advocate and mighty voice for love, equality, and social justice.A friend to so many.Loved the arts, animals, and helping others whenever possible.A talented musician who could sing and bring his Momma to tears.An artist who gifted others with memorable paintings done with a thoughtful touch.Doug graduated from Page...
Virginia Doris Bowman-Grady
Dec 31, 2023
Virginia Doris Bowman-Grady was born and raised in Harriman, Tn. She grew up on her family farm just outside of town. She learned the piano and sang in high school which was one of her first passions in life. She married into the military life which took her off the farm and into travelling and meeting new people. Travelling...
Wylodene Gray Lewis
Dec 31, 2023
Wylodene (Dene) Gray Lewis was born to her parents, Leslie and Beatrice Gray at their home in Nashville, TN on May 16, 1943.
She graduated Bellevue High School in May of 1961. Wylodene married Rev. Robert H Lewis Jr. (Bob) on June 17, 1961, and they were married for 62 years. Their marriage and love is an example...
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