Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mr. Melvin Spiller
Dec 13, 2010
SPILLER, Mr. Melvin Donald, age 74 of Thompson's Station, TN passed away December 13, 2010 in Franklin. Retired mail carrier with the United States Postal Service. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan to David & the late Mary Batchelor Spiller. Memorial Services will be conducted 4:00PM Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Pastor Edward Anderson & Rev. Ricardo Burns...
Mrs. Dixie Stamper
Dec 13, 2010
Mrs. Dixie Lou Stamper, age 73, of Columbia, TN, formerly of Mansfield, OH, passed away December 13, 2010. Dixie was a homemaker, former member of Bowman Street Church of God in Mansfield, OH, and attended Loyal Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Columbia, TN. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Coy Allen Stamper; parents, Ernest & Ethel Crisp Adams...
Mr. Kenneth Cooper
Dec 13, 2010
COOPER, Mr. Kenneth Dwayne, age 58, Franklin, TN. December 13, 2010. Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from MCI/Worldcom. Preceded in death by parents, James W. and Grace L. Washburn Cooper. Survived by wife of 34 years, Roberta "Bert" Cooper; son, Joshua (Melanie) Cooper; daughter, Hannah Cooper; and grandchildren, Jack and Wesley Cooper. Memorial service will be conducted 11AM...
Mr. Luther Smithson
Dec 11, 2010
SMITHSON, Mr. Luther "Boss", age 86 of Franklin, TN, December 11, 2010. Retired manager at Union Carbide. Member of Franklin Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie & Mary Elizabeth Smithson; son in laws, Gary Stephen Hines & William Charles Holland; brothers, Buford, Edward "Cotton", Raymond "Nig" & Jessie Thomas "Buck" Smithson. Survived by: wife, Margaret Brown Smithson;...
Mr. Claude Payne, Sr.
Dec 11, 2010
PAYNE, Mr. Claude Elbert, Sr., age 90, of Burwood Community passed away December 11, 2010. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. Preceded in death by parents, Robert L. and Eliza Missouri Bishop Payne and grandson, Michael Payne. Survived by wife of 69 years, Lila B. Payne; sons, Claude E. (Cynthia) Payne, Jr., Dennis...
Mr. John Parish
Dec 10, 2010
PARISH, Mr. John M., age 87, retired newsman and former press secretary to Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander, died December 10, 2010. Native of Ft. Worth, TX, the seventh of nine children, he attended public schools of Ft. Worth & Southeastern Louisiana College in Hammond. LA where he met and married his wife. He lived in Tennessee since 1948 and has...
Mrs. Dolly Jenkins
Dec 10, 2010
JENKINS, Mrs. Dolly Summers, age 94, of Nolensville, TN, December 10, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Kirby Jenkins; son, Paul Dorris Jenkins; parents, Charlie and Hattie Mae Summers & brothers, W.C., James and Paul Summers. Survived by daughter, Mary Jo (James) Butts, Nashville, TN; sons, Ralph (Barbara) Jenkins, Nolensville, TN; James (Fay) Jenkins, Franklin, TN, Elmer (Rosemary) Jenkins, Franklin,...
Mrs. Shirley Tripp
Dec 9, 2010
TRIPP, Mrs. Shirley Ruth, age 94 of Franklin, TN, December 9, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Noah Tripp. Survived by: many nieces and nephews and other loving family members. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Perry Muse officiating. Interment Williamson Memorial Gardens. Nephews & John Lillard will serve as...
Evelyn Vaden
Dec 9, 2010
VADEN, Evelyn (Mrs. Leonard Vaden) departed this life to be with our Lord on December 9, 2010. Those who knew and loved her know that it is an understatement to say that her passion in life was Christian servanthood. Her days were full with giving to her family and to her wide circle of friends during her ninety years on...
James Cook
Dec 8, 2010
COOK, Mr. James Smithson, age 53, Weatherford, TX. December 8, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Ellis Jordan and Carolyn Smithson Cook. Survived by daughters, Carrie Elizabeth Cook, Houston, TX, Allie Cook (Eric) Davis, Columbia, TN and Mary Catherine Cook, Abilene, TX; and sister Marijo (William Claypool III) Cook, Nashville, TN. Funeral service will be conducted 1PM Thursday, December 16,...
Nancy Potter
Dec 8, 2010
Mrs. Nancy Mooneyham Potter, age 68, of Spring Hill, TN, formerly of Princeville, IL, passed away December 8, 2010. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Potter was a homemaker and librarian. She was a member of the Thompson Station Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband, F. David Potter. Survived by sons, Vic (Lauri) Potter...
Mr. Henry Helmers
Dec 7, 2010
HELMERS, Mr. Henry John "Hank", age 56 of Nashville, TN, December 7, 2010. Fire fighter since 1991 with Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson Co. He was also a master electrician. Former reserve deputy for the Larimer Co., CO Sheriff's Dept. Preceded in death by father, Henry W. Helmers & brother in law, Robert G. "Bob" Cazan. Survived by: mother,...
Mrs. Reba King
Dec 7, 2010
KING, Mrs. Reba Louise Ingram, age 67, of Franklin, TN, December 7, 2010. Preceded in death by three brothers & three sisters. Survived by: husband of 47 years, James King, Franklin, TN; son, James Allen "Bubba" (Audrey) King, Berlin Community; daughters, Kim (Bubba) Tywater, Fairview, TN and Regina (Danny) Dodd, Franklin, TN; sisters, Ella Frances Geasley, Nashville, TN & Wilma...
Mr. Gerald Wiseman
Dec 7, 2010
WISEMAN, Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Dean, age 68 of Franklin, TN, December 7, 2010. Former Co-Owner of W&W Paint & Body Shop for 30 years; long standing member of Parkway Church of Christ; employee of Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Preceded in death by parents, Olie & Myrtle Solomon Wiseman; wife, Jean E. Wiseman; son, Jerry Wayne Wiseman. Survived by wife, Lynda Wiseman; sons,...
Mr. William Geasley, Jr.
Dec 3, 2010
GEASLEY, Jr. Mr. William Jacob, age 80 of Spring Hill, TN, December 3, 2010. Retired Inspector at Ford Glass Plant; Veteran of the TN Army National Guard serving during the Korean Conflict, member of the 568th Heavy Maintenance Ordnance Co.; Graduate of Franklin High School Class of 1953; attended Trevecca Nazarene University; member of Franklin Community Faith Church of the...
Mr. James Hart
Nov 29, 2010
Mr. James Ronald "Ronnie" Hart, age 64, of Spring Hill, TN passed away November 29, 2010 at his home. Served as the Chief Executive Officer for the TN Restaurant Association for 30 years and 8 years in the TN Army National Guard. Ronnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Spring Hill, where he served as a deacon. Preceded...
Ms. Dianne Cotton
Nov 28, 2010
COTTON, Mrs. Dianne Lankford, age 61 of Thompsons Station, TN, November 28, 2010. Retired from South Central Bell and was currently a realtor; member of Franklin Christian Church. Preceded in death by father, Carmack Lankford; grandparents, Ennis & Bessie Grimes, Henry & Cevil Lankford. Survived by mother, Anne Lankford of Franklin, TN; son, Derric Cotton of Franklin, TN; brother, Bobby...
Mr. John Vaupel
Nov 26, 2010
VAUPEL, Mr. John Charles, age 91 of Franklin, TN, November 26, 2010. Employed by Baird Ward Printing Co. for 42 years; Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during WWII. Preceded in death by parents, William Henry & Mina Hunter Vaupel; wife, Virginia Foster Vaupel. Survived by daughters, Ellen Vaupel (Larry) Nichols & Brenda Vaupel (Ray) Dale; four grandchildren &...
Infant Taylor
Nov 25, 2010
TAYLOR, Infant Kaylee Bell of Primm Springs, TN passed away November 25, 2010. Preceded in death by grandfather, Algie Baker, Jr. Survived by parents, Marty & Priscilla Baker Taylor; brother, Jeremy Taylor; grandparents, Willard & Lula Bell Taylor & Helen E. Baker. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00PM Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Baker Cemetery. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615-794-2289....
Mrs. Alice Brenneman
Nov 25, 2010
BRENNEMAN, Mrs. Alice Mae, age 85 of Franklin, TN, November 25, 2010. Devoted employee of H.G. Hills for 26 years. Preceded in death by husband, Ray Brenneman; son, Dennis Brenneman; parents, Church & Essie Cotton Hooten. Survived by sister, Elizabeth Whitely; cousin, Anna Inman; special friends, Billy Lovett & James Luckett. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00PM Sunday, November 28,...
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