Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mr. Edward Lea, Jr.
May 1, 2010
LEA, Mr. Edward Elliott "Ned", age 70 of the Leipers Fork Comm. May 1, 2010. Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1961-1964; Graduated from Yale University in 1961; after receiving his financial training as an officer of the Central Trust Bank in Cincinnati, he became a co-owner of a software development company in Raleigh, NC. Survived by wife, Ann...

Anne Payne
May 1, 2010
PAYNE, Anne F. of Franklin, TN, died May 1, 2010. She was born September 1, 1922 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of the late Irby and Rebecca Finley and preceded in death by her husband Arthur. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Levy (A.J.), grandson John Levy (Margo) of Nashville, TN, and three great-grandchildren, Steve, Nick, and Alex Levy...

Mrs. La Adamson
May 1, 2010
ADAMSON, Mrs. LaVerne, age 85, Chapel Hill, TN. May 1, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, James Edward and Eliza Lodema Duke Walker and husband, Walter J. Adamson. Survived by daughters, Sheri L. Nelson and Lisa (Dr. Arthur P.) Wheeler; grandchildren, Michael (Susan) Whitt, Aaron Wheeler and Eric Wheeler; and great grandchildren, Andrew and Connor Whitt. Funeral Service will be...
Shirley Wise
Apr 30, 2010
Mrs. Shirley Lee Goins Wise, born July 19, 1939, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away April 30, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, William Wise; parents, Leonard & Lelia Wade Deason Goins; daughter, Gwendolyn K. Alberts; grandson, Benjamin Alberts; brothers, Charles, Harrison & Ulyses Goins. Survived by daughters, Tena Marie (Bill) Jones, Diane (Jackie) Paul & Missy (Joey) Hargrove;...

Mr. Cavie Martin
Apr 30, 2010
MARTIN, Mr. Cavie Johnson, age 85, Fairview, TN. April 30, 2010. Member of Old New Hope Southern Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, James Thomas and Lillie Mai Montgomery Martin. Survived by wife of 62 years, Marie Martin; sons, Ronald Anthony (Gloria) Martin and Gary Steven (Linda) Martin; daughter-in-law, Wanda Martin; sister, Pauline Kilgore; six grandchildren; and ten great...

Mrs. Marion Herd
Apr 29, 2010
Marion Schaad Herd, formerly of Franklin Tennessee, passed away April 29, 2010 at the age of 91. Her husband, Hal Herd, preceded her in death. She was a Home Economics Teacher at Franklin High School. She also worked as the Social Director for Harpeth Terrace Nursing Home. Survivors include her daughter, Anne Lawrence and son, Dr. Hal Herd, Jr., four...

Skylar Nock
Apr 27, 2010
NOCK, Miss Skylar Nicole, age 18 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2010. Survived by parents, Brian & Janet Nock of Franklin, TN; grandparents, Wardean & Mel Perdue of Lafayette, TN, Joseph & Betty Nock of Smyrna, TN; aunts & uncles, Janice (Jeff) Adcock of Smyrna, TN, Cindy (Danny) Franks of Savannah, TN &...

Mr. Robert Jennette
Apr 26, 2010
JENNETTE, Mr. Robert B. age 91 of Columbia, TN passed away April 26, 2010. Born in Franklin, TN to the late Robert Benjamin & Louella Johnson Jennette. Member of Big Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church. Survived by wife of 72 years, Katherine E. Jennette of Columbia, TN; daughter, Linda (Jimmy) Matthews of Leoma, TN; grandchildren, Bob Matthews of Lawrenceburg, TN &...
Mr. James Norman
Apr 25, 2010
Mr. James Ellison "Jimmy" Norman, (Ret. U. S. Army, 1st Sgt), age 73, of Spring Hill, TN, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at his home. Jim was a 23 year veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam and attaining the rank of 1st Sgt. He was a member of the Veteran's...

Jo Derveer
Apr 25, 2010
VAN DERVEER, Mrs. Jo F., age 90 of Franklin, TN, April 25, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, William Crawford & Nettie Skelton Farmer and husband, Joseph "Joe" William Van Derveer. Survived by son, Joseph William Van Derveer, Jr.; daughter, Debra (Christopher D. Wilson) Van Derveer; brother, William Crawford Farmer; sister, Clara Farmer Alley; grandchild, Dr. Joseph William (Saundra) Van...
Mrs. Clara Stinson
Apr 24, 2010
Mrs. Clara Myrtle Griggs Stinson, age 81 died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at her home in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Stinson was born in Fairview, TN to the late Richard Samuel and Lizzie Myrtle Whaddy. She was a homemaker. Survived by: husband of 61 years, Charles Jefferson Stinson; daughters, Patricia Charlene Gifford & Phyllis Myrtle Darlene (Michael) Shelton; sons, Winford Ray...

Mrs. Sandra Buchanan
Apr 22, 2010
BUCHANAN, Mrs. Sandra Lee "Sandi", age 67 of Franklin, TN, April 22, 2010. Preceded in death by son, Will Wallingford. Survived by husband, Kirby Buchanan of Franklin, TN; daughter, Corbi Wallingford of Franklin, TN; step children, Jeff (Joyce) Buchanan of Charlotte, NC, Robin (Bruce) Ewing of Liberty, NC, Grace (Michael) Gillian of Glenellen, IL & Ruth (Russell) Lindley of Cypress,...
Mrs. Glenda Buchanan
Apr 21, 2010
BUCHANAN, Mrs. Glenda Sue, age 71 of College Grove, TN, April 21, 2010. Retired from Bellsouth Legal Dept. AT&T Pioneer Life Member Representative for Middle Tennessee. Co-Chair for the Nashville Pioneer Hug A Bear Team that hand makes Bears for children in various organizations. She was a devoted community activist. Member of Franklin First United Methodist Church. Survived by: husband...
Mrs. Susanne Smith
Apr 21, 2010
SMITH, Mrs. Susanne Marie, age 61 of Franklin, TN, April 21, 2010. Member of St. Philip Catholic Church; she had a great love for animals. Preceded in death by parents, James & Betty Davis Pitlik. Survived by husband, James E. Smith; daughter, Laura E. Smith; grandchildren, Leesa Levine & Daniel Rodefer. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00AM Friday, April 23,...
Mr. William Crabtree
Apr 19, 2010
CRABTREE, SR. William Harrison "Bill," age 81, died April 19, 2010 at Alive Hospice in Nashville surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Kelso, TN on October 13, 1928. He is preceded in death by parents: Mattie S. and Monroe D. Crabtree. He is survived by his faithful wife of 57 years, Marian F. Crabtree; daughter: Cynthia C....

Willie King
Apr 18, 2010
KING, Mr. Willie Joe, age 56, Burwood Community. April 18, 2010. Employee of City of Franklin Sanitation Department. Preceded in death by parents, Luther and Ola King and brother, Luther Allen King. Survived by wife, Nellie King; sons, Shane King and Joe King; daughters, Kitty King and Mandy (Clay) Polk; brothers, John Henry (Deborah) King and Jimmy Dean King; sisters,...
Mr. Louis Bullard
Apr 18, 2010
BULLARD, Mr. Louis Eugene, age 53 of Franklin, TN, April 18, 2010. After a standout college football career as an offensive tackle at Jackson State University, Louis continued his success in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns; he played three years in the USFL and retired from professional sports in 1985; Louis worked as the Distributor Sales...

James King
Apr 16, 2010
KING, Mr. James L., age 83, of the Kingfield Community. April 16, 2010. He was a retired Supervisor with the Williamson County Highway Department and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by brothers, Delmer and Kirby King; sister, Irene Howell; and great grandson, Cody Noe. Survived by wife, Ethel Mary King; sons, Alton (Carolyn) King and Thomas...

Mr. Frederick Gentry
Apr 14, 2010
GENTRY, Mr. Frederick Ross, age 71 of Franklin, TN, April 14, 2010. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Pilot for TWA with 32 years service. Preceded in death by parents, James & Becky Boyd Gentry. Survived by: wife, Joyce Gentry; son, James (Diane) Rowen; daughters, Laurel (T.J.) Aiello, Heather (David) Peters & Mary (Arthur) Maguire; grandchildren, Sean & Scot Aiello;...

Mr. Jack Green, Sr.
Apr 13, 2010
WILLIAMSON COUNTY GREEN Sr., Mr. Jack Ercel, age 80 of Franklin, TN, formally of Donelson, TN passed away April 13, 2010 after an extended illness. Preceded in death by parents, Alvin & Pauline Green of Nashville. Survived by daughters, Donna Green Pence (Charles) Wilson of San Diego, CA & Rebecca Green; son, Jack Ercel (Kathryn) Green, Jr.; sisters, Mary Leegan,...
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