Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Dr. Catherine Jean Carpenter Thiele
Sep 14, 2025
Dr. Catherine Jean Carpenter Thiele, a courageous lifelong learner and master encourager, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Known for her steadfast faith, her unshakable optimism, and her devotion to family and friends, Catherine lived what she described as “a wonderful life full of service to others as a pastor’s wife.” Her warmth, wisdom,...
Elmer Denzel Irwin
Sep 13, 2025
Elmer Denzel Irwin, affectionately known to many as "Santa”, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 75. Born on October 15, 1949, in Franklin, Tennessee, Denzel’s life was marked by adventure, laughter, and a profound impact on those around him.
Denzel will be remembered not just as a beloved member of the community but...
Sandra Rae Malone
Sep 12, 2025
Sandy Malone, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025.
Sandy leaves behind her two children Jeff Berrios (Christi) and Tracy Fulmer (David).
Her five grandchildren, Miranda Todd (Chris) Savannah Fulmer, Dalton Fulmer, Tyler Berrios, and Steven Berrios, and her great granddaughter Emory Todd. She is preceded in death by her three brothers Jim Lawhun, Jon Lawhun and Delbert Lawhun.
Sandy was...
Lizzie Mai Jackson
Sep 12, 2025
Lizzie Mai Bagsby Jackson, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away September 12, 2025. Mrs. Lizzie was an employee at Durango Boot Factory and after retirement she worked at Henpeck Market. She loved working and was a hard worker. She was a musician in a gospel and bluegrass band and loved to sing. She enjoyed being outside and working in...
Ginger Karen Wabby
Sep 12, 2025
Ginger “Karen” Rigsby Wabby was born in Shelbyville, TN on January 23, 1953 and went to be with our Lord Jesus on September 12, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mama, Mary Jewell Rigsby, her daddy, Jesse Clayburn Rigsby, Sr. and her nephew, Mark Rigsby.
She is survived by her husband Walter “ Butch” Wabby, her daughters, Bettina Hamblin...
Gracie Elizabeth Ford
Sep 12, 2025
Gracie Elizabeth Ford
Born: June 18, 1940 - Sept 12, 2025
Married Russell Vestor Ford- 37 years Dec 24,1956
Gracie Elizabeth Ford, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at her residence. A native of Giles County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Archie Clark and the late Gracie Margaret Bolton Clark.
She spent her career working at Durango...
Robert "Bob" Gurich
Sep 11, 2025
Robert Lewis Gurich was born on October 19, 1952 in Akron, Ohio and passed away peacefully at his home in Spring Hill, Tennessee on September 11, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William George Gurich and Louise Harriet Gurich. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Riegel Gurich; two children Gail Elizabeth and Andrew McPherson Monroe of Roeland...
Jeffrey David Brinkman
Sep 11, 2025
Jeffrey David Brinkman, age 48, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence. A native if Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of David Paul Brinkman and Marcia Jane Riede Brinkman. He enjoyed all types of sports and enjoyed playing sports with his kids. He loved politics and followed that area closely. He was always willing to have...
Dorothy Dena Harris
Sep 10, 2025
Dorothy Dena Harris, at the age of 95, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on September 10, 2025 in Bradenton, FL.
Dorothy was born in Nashville, TN to Thomas and Jimmy Mackie on July 13, 1930. She attended Central High School in Nashville. She married Paul Benton Harris on October 22, 1949 in Nashville. She worked as a Bank Teller for...
Mark Clayton Collings
Sep 10, 2025
Mark Clayton Collings, 67, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 10, 2025.
Mark was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Dr. Jack Clayton Collings and Mary Boyd Cravens Collings on October 28, 1957. Mark graduated from Owensboro High School in 1975, but more importantly he began dating his future bride, Kathryn Jane Mullikin that...
Betty Grace Stewart
Sep 9, 2025
Betty Grace Rains Stewart, 84, passed away peacefully after a short illness following a fall in June.
Born to Blann H. and Reva Jo (Inman) Rains in Otwell, Ark., Betty devoted her life to family and service. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University, Betty married Col. Asa E. Stewart in 1961 as he entered service as an officer...
Carol Chambers Oxley
Sep 6, 2025
Carol Chambers Oxley, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and member of her community, Carol’s life was marked by a deep commitment to family, faith, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Born on September 18, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, Carol was the daughter of Walter and Ethel New Chambers. She...
Virginia Lee Nickerson
Sep 6, 2025
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Nickerson (70) of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 19, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee, Ginny was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ginny’s greatest joy was found in the people she loved. She was...
Paul Myers Fleenor
Sep 6, 2025
Col. Paul M Fleenor(Ret), age 91, of Franklin, Tn, passed from this life on Saturday, September 6th, surrounded by his loving family. After a long, arduous battle with Alzheimer's disease and a brief illness, he is at peace and reunited with the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann, his wife of 69 years.
In addition to his wife, he is preceded...
Brenda Brewster Linkenhoker
Sep 5, 2025
Brenda Brewster Linkenhoker, 63, of Pensacola, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1962, in Mansfield, Ohio, to James Brewster and Earnesteen Brewster.
Brenda lived a life filled with love, faith, and joy. She worked as an Administrative Coordinator at Baptist Health, where her dedication and kindness were appreciated by...
Patricia Ann Herzberg
Sep 4, 2025
Patricia Ann (Gerger) Herzberg, 79, of Franklin, Tennessee, entered eternal rest on September 4, 2025.
Pat was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 12, 1945 to Mathew and Joan (Schwarz) Gerger and was the oldest of their six children. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Birch Run, Michigan.
Patty married the love of her life, Jim Herzberg, in 1968 and...
Grant Walter Burke
Sep 3, 2025
Grant Walter Burke, age 30 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Grant was a special boy/man who touched every soul he came in contact with. Grant had a unique gift, in that he never met a stranger and made everyone close to him feel valued, cherished and loved. Grant had the best attitude and truly believed...
Linda Louise Sullivan
Aug 31, 2025
Linda Louise Givens Sullivan, age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her daughter’s residence. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ephraim Kirby Givens and the late Edna Hotsinpillar Givens. She spent her career as a seamstress for many years. She enjoyed gardening and had an amazing green thumb. She could...
David Bruce Dodd
Aug 31, 2025
David Bruce Dodd, age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Samuel Allen Dodd and the late Mary Helen Drake Dodd.
Bruce graduated from DuPont High School in 1980 and later attended Nashville Tech, where he trained as a “four-color stripper” in the printing industry. He worked in this role for two...
Jason Gentry Nichols
Aug 30, 2025
Jason Gentry Nichols, age 61, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Born on March 21st, 1964, Jason’s life was a tapestry of family, adventure, achievement, and unwavering devotion to others.
Jason was the beloved partner of Marta McClanahan and a proud and...
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