Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mr. Michael Howze
Oct 5, 2010
HOWZE, Mr. Michael "Mike" Keith, age 51 of Franklin, TN, October 5, 2010. Graduate of Sullivan East High School in 1977 & Graduate of the University of Tennessee 1982 with a BS degree in Civil Engineering; Owner & CEO of Howze Engineering & Surveying Company. Preceded in death by father, Everette D. "Ed" Howze, Jr. Survived by mother, Janette Howze...
Mrs. Sharon Moss
Oct 5, 2010
Mrs. Sharon Diane Moss, age 62, of Spring Hill, TN peacefully went to play piano in that heavenly band for her lord and Savior on October 5, 2010, surrounded by her family. Member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church, where she served as pianist & retired employee of Bank of America. Diane was more known for her love of gospel...
Mrs. Alissa Ramirez
Oct 3, 2010
Mrs. Alissa Sue Jennings Ramirez, age 33, of Columbia, TN passed away October 3, 2010. Graduate of Spring Hill High School. Former Store Manager of Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies, where she won many awards during her service, including customer service & President's Club awards. Alissa was warm & generous, a loving wife, mother, daughter & friend to all. Preceded in...
Mrs. Marcy Payne
Oct 2, 2010
PAYNE, Mrs. Marcy Ann Melvin, age 47 of Franklin, TN, October 2, 2010. Ten years ago Marcy was winning 5 and 10K races. She was room mother, Brownie troop leader, and soccer mom. She was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and had to resign her executive director position with Happy Tales Humane - the no kill animal shelter she...
Mr. Donald Tate
Oct 1, 2010
TATE, Donald R., 78, of Murfreesboro, Oct. 1, 2010 at Baptist Hospital, Nashville. Retired co-owner of Tate's Upholstery. Born in Jeffersonville, Ind., he was preceded in death by his parents, Ermine and Mary Thelma Tate; wife, Sharon Bauerla Tate; brother, Charles Tate; sisters, Dorothy Tate Sampson and Deanna Tate Pendley. He is survived by his wife Edna Statts Tate, Murfreesboro;...

Mary Garner
Sep 27, 2010
GARNER, Mary Josephine Anderson, age 95 of Franklin, TN, September 27, 2010. Retired School Teacher at Grassland Elementary; Member of West Main Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Rainey "Dit" Garner; parents, David Hensley & Mary Lucille McKelvey Anderson; sister, Margaret & brother, Robert. Survived by daughters, Mary Jo (Robert) Potts of Knoxville, TN, Nancy (Jim) Clement...
Mr. Gerald Babcock
Sep 25, 2010
BABCOCK, Mr. Gerald Louis, age 83 of Franklin, TN, September 25, 2010. Retired from the US Marine Corp as Master Gunnery Sgt. & served in WWII in Korea & Vietnam. Preceded in death by parents, William Warren & Majorie Edna Hill Babcock; brother, William Warren Babcock, Jr.; sisters, Betty Jane Fly & Barba M. Story; grandson, Michael Derrick Melton. Survived...
Mrs. Margaret Davis
Sep 25, 2010
DAVIS, Mrs. Margaret E. "Marge", age 86 of Franklin, TN, September 25, 2010. Member of First United Methodist Church Franklin; An avid bridge player; she loved gardening and flowers. Employed by Dillard's Department Stores for 21 years. Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Gordon Davis; sister, Irene Kleinmaier; brother, Gerald Sweeden; grandson, David Stahr. Survived by sons, Gary...

Mr. Frederick Kelvas
Sep 24, 2010
KELVAS, Mr. Frederick, age 86 of Franklin, TN formerly of New York passed away September 24, 2010. Mr. Kelvas was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a retired pharmacist. Survived by: wife of 60 years, Soferina Kelvas of Franklin, TN; sons, Stephen (Judy) Kelvas of Patchogue, NY, Martin (Diane) Kelvas of Franklin, TN, Timothy (Janet) Kelvas of Centereach,...
Colonel Pierce
Sep 24, 2010
Colonel Martin E. Pierce, of Spring Hill, TN was born on October 9, 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Jenny (Luczynski) Pierce of Williamstown, MA. Col. Pierce graduated from Drury High School in North Adams, MA in 1949. He also received a Bachelor of Science in Diesel Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 1955, a...

Mr. Ricky Crafton
Sep 24, 2010
CRAFTON, Mr. Ricky, age 50 of Thompson Station, TN, September 24, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, George B. & Girlene Furlow Crafton; brother, Jim Crafton. Survived by: wife, Joyce Crafton of Thompson Station, TN; step sons, Jerry LaRue of Summertown, TN, Clint Hay of Columbia, TN, Trinity Hay of Santa Fe, TN & Jason Hay of Summertown, TN; brother,...
Mrs. Grace Lovett
Sep 23, 2010
LOVETT, Mrs. Grace Laura, age 90 of Thompson Station, TN, September 23, 2010. Preceded in death by son, Tony W. Lovett and grandson, Lee Johnson. Survived by: sons, Thomas W. (Sandy) Lovett & Donald W. (Lynne) Lovett; daughters, Teresa L. Bienmueller & Portia Burgoyne; daughter in law, Debra Flynn; twelve grandchildren & thirteen great grandchildren; sister in law, Eirlene Harris;...

Mrs. Evelyn Ewing
Sep 23, 2010
EWING, Mrs. Evelyn Marie, age 93 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, September 23, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Eldon R. Ewing. Survived by son, Gary (Pat) Ewing of Franklin, TN; brother, Russell Nicoles of Idianapolis, IN; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside service will be conducted 10:00AM Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Floral Park Cemetery. WILLIAMSON...
Christopher Brown
Sep 23, 2010
BROWN, Christopher Michael, age 17 of Franklin, TN, September 23, 2010. Junior at Centennial High School and previously attended Franklin Christian Academy where he played football for both schools. He also attended Stone Table. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Earnest Brown and Roosevelt George. Survived by: parents, Michael & Cheryl Brown; brother, Daniel Brown; sister, Caycee Brown; grandparents, Dorothy Brown,...
Mr. Dennis Grau
Sep 21, 2010
GRAU, Mr. Dennis Wayne, age 68 of Nashville, TN, September 21, 2010. Veteran of the US Navy. Retired from Bell South after 35 years. Preceded in death by parents, Claude Grau & Leona Mortefolio. Survived by children, James & Lizabeth; granddaughter, Shelby Grau; brother, Dr. Gerard Grau; best friend, Sandra Mesner; step-mother, Myrtle Grau; mother of children, Joyce Hilley &...
Mrs. Irene Weaver
Sep 20, 2010
WEAVER, Mrs. Irene Norman McMeen Weaver, age 90, of Franklin, TN, Sept. 20, 2010. Member of West Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husbands; John McMeen, Jr. & Lawrence G. Weaver and son, John Norman McMeen. Survived by daughter; Pam (Mickey) Vielmetti of Franklin, TN; stepson Larry (Barbara) Weaver of Columbia, TN; Doug Blalock of Lewisburg, TN; sister...

Mrs. Marie Chadwell
Sep 18, 2010
CHADWELL, Mrs. Marie Cooper, age 80. September 18, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Hump" Chadwell; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Calvin King; brother, Billy E. Cooper, Sr.; nephew, Billy E. Cooper, Jr.; and parents, W.B. and Frances Cooper. Survived by son, Wayne (Joyce) Chadwell of Franklin; daughter, Dianne Chadwell of Brentwood; grandson, Brian (Ronna) King; granddaughter, Kacy...
Mrs. Linda Simmons
Sep 17, 2010
SIMMONS, Mrs. Linda Victoria Duke, age 62 of Franklin, TN passed away September 17, 2010. Born in Williamson County to the late Roy & Georgia Duke. She was a longtime employee of Krogers as the Deli Manager. Survived by husband, Thelvin Simmons of Franklin, TN; son, Jackson K. (Susan) Foster of LaVergne, TN; daughter, Tammy (Al) Ray of Lynnville, TN;...
Mr. Jack Veach Jr.
Sep 17, 2010
VEACH JR., Mr. Jack "Red", of Franklin, TN. September 17, 2010. Son of the late Jack & Willie Mae Poteete, biological parents; adoptive parents Andy & Zora Tomlin Veach. Survived by brothers & sisters; cousins, Sara Bennett, A.C. (Rachel) Veach, Teresa Bennett, and several other cousins all of Franklin and the Nashville area. Service will be held at 1:00pm Monday,...

Mr. Howard Harper
Sep 17, 2010
HARPER, Mr. Howard Allen, age 65, of Rally Hill Community. September 17, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mary Vaughn Harper. Survived by wife, Shirley Harper; daughters, Connie Yates and Brenda (Jeff) Kimey, all of the Rally Hill Community; brother, Larry Harper; grandchildren, Laura Beth Harper, Trevor Allen Yates, Shelby Yates and Erika Nichole Kimey. Funeral service will...
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