Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Sarah Alexine Robinson Matthews
Mar 11, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Alexine Robinson Matthews, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away March 11, 2025. She was born in Franklin, TN and graduated from Franklin Training School.
She and her family were recently (2025) recognized by the African American Heritage Society as a pioneer family in Williamson County.
Mrs. Matthews was a Patient Care Technician (PCP) at St. Thomas Hospital for 25...
Etta Mae Myers
Mar 11, 2025
Etta Mae Trammell Myers, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. A native of Harlan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Gaylord Trammell and the late Florence McGeorge Trammell. She was an avid reader and loved watching FOX News. She thoroughly enjoyed doing crafts, and going to craft shows with...
Carroll Keith Roose
Mar 11, 2025
Carroll Keith Roose, 84, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2025 in Franklin, TN. A man of strong Christian faith, Carroll was a devoted husband, loving father, and sweet friend whose legacy of integrity, wisdom, and self-sufficiency will continue to inspire those who knew him.
He was born on December 23, 1940 in Shelby, MI,...
Kim Yarbrough
Mar 10, 2025
Kim Yarbrough passed away on March 10, 2025. She was 64 years old. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, raised in Albertville, Alabama but lived in Williamson County since 2008. She is survived by her sister & brother-in-law, Robin and Lanice Morrison of Leiper's Fok, TN and her sister Gina McWater's of Boaz, Alabama along with nieces/nephews: Lacy Yarbrough Robinson, Justin, Matt...
Bobby Carroll "Bob" Headen
Mar 9, 2025
Bobby Carroll (Bob) Headen, age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away March 9, 2025. He was born in Beaumont, TX to parents James Tom and Doris. Bob was a longtime member of South Main Baptist Church in Houston, TX, Central Baptist Church in Livingston, TX and Forest Hills Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. He is survived by his son Richard...
Ruby Christine Barnes Mahon
Mar 8, 2025
Ruby Christine Barnes Mahon, age 98 of Belleville, Michigan passed away on March 8, 2025. Christine was a devoted homemaker, born in Williamson County to the late Robert Samuel Barnes and Gracie Terry Barnes. Christine had a deep love for life and found joy in working both inside and outside her home. She loved landscaping, shopping, and, most of all,...
Cora Nettie Blue Preston
Mar 7, 2025
Cora Nettie Blue Preston, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, on March 7, 2025. She was 92 years old.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Ms. Preston grew up in Walla Walla, Washington, as the middle child of three daughters to father Edwin Blue, a U.S. Navy veteran, and mother Emma Pritchard...
Linda Mae Kergan
Mar 7, 2025
Linda Mae Kergan, age 82, affectionately known as "Franny," passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on February 17, 1943, in Franklin, Tennessee. Linda was a cherished matriarch who devoted her life to family, friends, and her steadfast faith in the Lord.
Raised on a farm, Linda took great pride in her upbringing. This foundation...
Daniel Frederick "Dan" Reid
Mar 7, 2025
Dan Reid, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep faith, passed away peacefully in his sleep, spending his final days surrounded by love and family.
Born and raised in Holyoke, MA, Dan was a proud alumnus of Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA. He raised his family in Chicago, where he was a loving and dedicated father to his...
Judy "Nanny" Marie Howell Ellis
Mar 5, 2025
Judy "Nanny" Marie Howell Ellis, a beloved figure in her family and community, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Williamson County, Tennessee where she spent all her life.
Judy was a dedicated worker, serving as a towmotor driver at Kuhns Warehouse and as an evening custodian at Hillsboro School. She balanced her professional responsibilities with a deep commitment to...
Michael Anthony Brown
Mar 4, 2025
Michael Anthony Brown, age 62 of Brentwood, TN passed away March 4, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Ann (Bill) Lovell; sister, Ashley (Simon) Smeddle; stepbrothers, Lee and Keith Wheat; niece, Hannah Smeddle; nephews, John-Paul, Luke and Caleb Smeddle; Stoneway Acre house parents, Sherri and David Russell. He is preceded...
David Mann Jones
Mar 4, 2025
David Mann Jones was born on September 18th, 1954, and was called home to his Redeemer on March 4th, 2025. David was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in February 2023 and endured the illness with grace, humor, and trust in his Savior. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Marcia; their sons Ian, Gareth and his...
John Olin Duscoe
Mar 4, 2025
John Olin Duscoe was called to his Heavenly Home on March 4, 2025, at the age of 80. The second of three children, John was born on December 12, 1944, the son of William Thomas and Clarice Griffin Duscoe. He grew up in Union City, Tennessee, graduated from Union City High School, and earned a business degree at the University...
Elizabeth Faye Givens Barnhill
Mar 3, 2025
Elizabeth Faye Givens Barnhill, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away March 3, 2025. Faye was born in Franklin, TN and graduated from Franklin High School. Preceded in death by parents, Ephram Kirby and Edna Pearl Hotsinpillar Givens and sister, Gail Givens Cox. Survived by: husband of 60 years, Leroy Barnhill; sons, John (Renee) Barnhill and Bill Barnhill; grandchildren, Amber...
Dr. James Richard "Jim" Kirkpatrick
Mar 2, 2025
Dad was born in 1942 in the midst of World War 2, in Rockford, Illinois. He grew up riding bikes with his friends, playing baseball, watching black and white tv (which was a new invention). He was a Boy Scout and gained a lifelong love of camping, the outdoors, and service to others. He loved fishing and duck hunting and...
Dustin Ray Kitch
Mar 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dustin Ray Kitch on March 2, 2025. He was an amazing father who loved his children more than anything. He was always so proud of their accomplishments, never missing an opportunity to brag about the amazing things they could do.
Dustin was exceptionally talented in the construction industry, capable of...
Howell "Mike" Myrick
Mar 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howell "Mike" Myrick, who left this world on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. Mike was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to many.
Born in 1944, Mike was raised in Quitman, GA, and cherished the summers he spent in Miami with his family. He attended and graduated from...
Theresa Louise Anderson
Mar 2, 2025
Theresa Louise Cartwright “Tootie” Anderson, age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at her residence. A native of Davidson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Walter Cartwright and the late Stella Moore Cartwright. She spent her career working in the housekeeping department at the former Nashville Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed gardening and spending precious time...
James Allen Deal
Mar 1, 2025
James “Jim” Allen Deal, age 75, of Brentwood, TN, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Born on December 12, 1949, to the late James Deal and Alice Klos Rampage, Jim lived a life guided by faith, dedication, and a deep love for his family, work, and the outdoors.
Jim graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s...
Emma Jean Edwards Fox
Mar 1, 2025
Emma Jean Fox, 91, was a life-long resident of Williamson County. She was a deeply loving and much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. A homemaker when her children were young, she worked as an Office Manager for Fox Brothers Sawmill and then at Fox Hardwood Lumber only retiring when Covid hit. She was known for her great cooking—her...
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