Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Sandra Elizabeth Jackson
Dec 28, 2023
Sandra Elizabeth Carey Jackson, age 78, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully with her two children by her side on December 28, 2023. She was born in Kannapolis, NC, to the late Hamilton & Frances Carey, where she lived until high school when her family moved to Jacksonville, FL. She grew up in a tight-knit Methodist family and, as...
Paula June Collins
Dec 26, 2023
Paula June Collins 67, of Franklin, TN passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023. She was born March 29, 1956, in Princeton, IL. to Edmund Joseph and Grace Pauline Hickey.
Paula is survived by her loving husband of 31 years Charles Wyatt Collins, sons Jacob Michael Collins and Alexander Thomas Collins (Laura), grandchildren Rhett Marshall Collins and Adeline Gray Collins.
She is...
Joan Kathleen Coe Coleman
Dec 26, 2023
Joan Kathleen Coe Coleman
Born in Rockford, Illinois on 4/27/1943 to parents Luther Lee Coe, Master Sergeant in US Army and Ethel Virginia Byram.
Raised on a Georgia farm, Joan thoroughly enjoyed nature (especially animals) and continued that deeply-held love all her life. She also loved Jesus and appreciated any opportunity to share how the Holy Spirit walked with...
Joan Ann Logan Vick
Dec 26, 2023
Joan Logan Vick, age 84, passed away on December 26, 2023. Born October 21, 1939 to the late Loys and Nina Logan, she grew up in Shelby County, Alabama where she met her late husband, John Sidney Vick. They eloped when she was only 15 years old and shared 62 years together. They made their home and raised two...
Henry Michael Hoover
Dec 24, 2023
Henry Michael “Mike” Hoover, age 83, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on December 24, 2023. Born in Helena, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Henry and Jeanette Hoover.
Mike dedicated 30 years to supervising a road team in the communications department for Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad. Renowned for his storytelling, he often reminisced about scaling...
Mary Jane Goins
Dec 24, 2023
Mary Jane Goins, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away December 24, 2023 with her loving family by her side at Williamson Medical Center. She was born in Stanton, Kentucky to the late Han & Mila Mae McDaniel. Mary Jane was a member of the Franklin Community of Faith Church of the Nazarene. She was a devoted Pastor’s wife...
Robert David Schenck
Dec 24, 2023
On December 24, 2023, Robert David Schenck also known to many loved ones as “Bob” or “Bobby” died peacefully in Franklin, Tn. He was 89 years old,
Robert is survived by his children Daniel, David (Carla), Jenna, Jonathan (Sandra), Brett (Monica), and his treasured daughter-in-law, Laura; 10 grandchildren Kristina (Luke), Robert, Michael, Connor, Aiden, Nicholas, William, Kirsa, Luce, Aurelia;...
Pat Petty
Dec 23, 2023
On Christmas Eve, Eve, Franklin's Santa, Pat Petty, got his Christmas miracle. Excitedly awaiting him at the gates of Heaven where his wife of 55 years, Dianne Mahan Petty, granddaughter, Amelia Patton White, mother, Virginia Smithson Petty, in-laws, Millie and Speedy Mahan, and all of his precious Puppies. He is survived by a daughter, Leya Petty White and sister,...
Julia Beckwith Lawton
Dec 22, 2023
Julia Beckwith Lawton, age 60 of Hermitage, TN passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Dr. Alexander (Sandy) & Fritchie Lawton of Franklin, TN. She graduated from The Harpeth Hall School and Belmont University where she studied accounting. Julia is survived by her daughter, Caitlin Caulkins of Longmont, CO; brother,...
William Howard Schmidt, Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
William (Bill) Howard Schmidt, Jr. age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away December 21, 2023. He was born in Orlando, FL but quickly made Franklin, TN his home. Bill loved hot rods and anything to do with fast cars, as well as looking through his very large collection of Hot Rod magazines. He knew everyone and never met a stranger....
James Augustus Pennington, Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
JAMES AUGUSTUS PENNINGTON, JR., age 92, passed away on December 21, 2023 in Franklin, TN. Born August 19, 1931 in Nashville, TN to James A. and Mary Pennington, Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Fleming Pennington. He is survived by his loving children, James F. Pennington, Nancy Z. Pennington and Williams S. Pennington; beloved grandchildren,...
Barbara Jo Higgs Grimes
Dec 20, 2023
Barbara Jo Higgs Grimes, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away on December 20, 2023. She was a loving wife, lifelong partner, best friend and sweetheart for 71 years and husband of 69 years, Charles William Grimes; beloved mother of three daughters, Kellye (Danny) Walton, Ginger Jones and Kevie (Dan) Mikus; grandchildren, William (Demi) Walton, Samantha Walton, Jillian (Zac) Babcock,...
Jeanie Newcome
Dec 18, 2023
Jeanie Mai Beard Newcome, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away December 18, 2023. Jeanie was a native of the Burwood Community and graduate of Hillsboro High School in Williamson County, TN. She was currently working for Franklin Transit where she had been employed for eighteen years. Preceded in death by husband, Ronnie Thomas Newcome; son, Burl Thomas Newcome; parents,...
Dorris Virginia Daniel
Dec 17, 2023
DORRIS V. DANIEL, passed away on December 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Thompson’s Station, TN in 1937 to Barkley and Mary Lou Johnson. She is preceded by her parents, husband, daughter as well as six siblings. She is survived by her loving children, Jimmy Daniel and wife Susan, Sandra Galavin; cherished siblings, Clarence Johnson and...
Brian Matthew Mangrum
Dec 16, 2023
Brian Matthew Mangrum, age 45 of Spring Hill, TN passed away December 16, 2023. Brian was a lover of many things. He loved quality time with his family, being on the lake, hunting, fishing, watching his kids navigate through life, vacationing, and being outdoors. Brian was a humorous, kind, gentle, and traditional old soul. Christmas was Brians favorite time...
William "Bill" Miller Archer
Dec 14, 2023
William “Bill” Miller Archer, age 76 of Hohenwald, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Bill was born in Gadsden, AL on September 4, 1947, son of the late Robert Durwood & Mary (Miller) Archer.
He graduated from Huntsville High School. Bill was co-owner of Archer Plumbing LLC working in utility work for...
William "Bill" Strickland Peach
Dec 14, 2023
William “Bill” Strickland Peach, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away December 14, 2023. Born to the late William Strickland Peach and Gladys House, he was the 6th generation of his family to call the community of Boston, TN home.
Mr. Peach was a young prodigy, beginning his retail career in Downtown Franklin at age 15 and graduating...
Lynn Helen Bouchard
Dec 14, 2023
Lynn Helen Bouchard, daughter of the late William W. Aubrey and the late Patricia M Aubrey passed away in Franklin, TN on December 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Scott W Bouchard, and many rescue dogs. She is survived by her beloved dog, Bootsy, daughters, Tawnee Cain-Aggrey (Gerald) of Salem, OR and Helena...
Ann Tidwell Sullivan
Dec 14, 2023
Velma Ann Tidwell Sullivan
January 30, 1942 — December 14, 2023
Ann Sullivan, 81, of Franklin was called home by her Savior on December 14, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents Melvin Hester and Mabel Flowers Tidwell, she is survived by her faithful and loving husband of 63 years John Wallace Sullivan, son Barry Steven (Paula) of Franklin, daughter...
Jerry Vaughn
Dec 14, 2023
Jerry Vaughn, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away December 14, 2023. He was born in Dover, Ohio to the late Finis Logan & Ida Vaughn. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated the sporting goods store, Sportliner in Franklin, TN for twenty years. Jerry is preceded in death by his brothers, Larry,...
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