Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Phillip W. "Skip" Crews, III
Nov 19, 2023
Phillip W. "Skip" Crews III, age 61, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on November 19th, 2023. He is survived by his mother Marilyn McAdams; brothers Ric and CJ McAdams; sister-in-law Debbie; and niece Sarah. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom McAdams.Phillip was a caring friend to all who knew him. He had wonderful stories to share from...
Jeffrey Boyd Sowell
Nov 17, 2023
With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to Jeffrey Boyd Sowell, who passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the age of 69 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Johannes (Kyle), and Sabrina Sowell; his sister, Joanie Dixon (Dean); and numerous cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy...
Daniel Matthew Houghton
Nov 16, 2023
Daniel (Dan) M. Houghton, age 77, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Franklin, TN. He was born to Daniel and Edna Houghton in Somerville, MA. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Jean Clark Houghton; beloved children Daniel H. Houghton and his wife, Katie, and Kate Li and her husband, Ben; cherished siblings, Joseph Houghton (Peggy)...
GW Brown
Nov 16, 2023
GW Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023, in Franklin, TN. GW was a true American patriot and joined the army at his earliest opportunity. He rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class, serving in Germany and Korea. He was a decorated Korean War veteran. His grandson, SGT Ryan Carter followed...
Jimmie Smithson Robinson
Nov 14, 2023
Jimmie Debbie Smithson Robinson, age 91 of Franklin, TN entered her eternal home on November 14, 2023. She was born to the late Patrick Henry and Mattie Sue Smithson on December 30, 1931, and lived her entire life in Williamson County, TN. She was known as Mama, Mee Maw, Granny, Granny Jimmie, Nanny, or Mrs. Jimmie to most of...
Benjamin "Benjy" Ray Reed
Nov 14, 2023
Benjamin “Benjy” Ray Reed, age 45 of Franklin, TN passed away November 14, 2023. He was born and raised in Franklin, TN. Benjy attended Franklin High School and went on to obtain his GED. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tommy & Betty Reed; sister, Keri Reed. Benjy is survived by his daughters, Alexis Reed of Franklin,...
Jean Yvonne "Sissy" Motley
Nov 13, 2023
Jean Yvonne “Sissy” Motley, age 64 of Brentwood, TN passed away November 13, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Gene & Emogene Gregory. Sissy was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed the outdoors, athletics, and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, contagious laughter, and love for...
Jean Tate Davis
Nov 13, 2023
Jean Tate Davis, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Vitality Living in Franklin, where she had resided for the past five years.
Mrs. Davis was born in LaFayette, Georgia, and grew up in Chickamauga, Georgia. She attended Chickamauga schools until she was fifteen, when she became a boarding student...
John Edward "Eddie" Pratt, III
Nov 13, 2023
John Edward “Eddie” Pratt, III, age 65 of Franklin, TN passed away November 13, 2023. Eddie was a 1977 graduate of Franklin High School where he was a member of the high school band. He attended Columbia State Community College and also Nashville Automotive Tech. Eddie was a faithful firefighter for the City of Franklin and retired after 35...
John David King
Nov 12, 2023
Dr. John David King, age 61 of Franklin, TN passed away November 12, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Oak Ridge, TN to the late Paul and Annell Guinn King. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School and then received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He went on to receive...
Duane E Carpenter
Nov 9, 2023
Duane E Carpenter, of Franklin, TN, finished his earthly journey and stepped into the arms of Jesus on Nov 9, 2023. He was born Sept 19, 1939 to Fred and Dorothy Carpenter in Port Allegany, PA. After he graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1957, he entered the United States Air Force where he served for four years. While...
John German Newcome
Nov 9, 2023
John German Newcome born in Williamson County to John and Essie Newcome. Spent a lifetime farming with his father, worked at CPS and retired from Pelican. Served in the Army during Korean War. Member and Deacon of Hillsboro Baptist Church. Survived by his wife of 46 years Norma Newcome; daughters Dianne Bradbury, Annette McEwen; son Tony Todd; eight grandchildren;...
Tom Akira Teraoka
Nov 8, 2023
Tom Akira Teraoka, 89, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away November 8, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born February 21, 1934, in Seattle, Washington, the son of the late Riuzi and Kimi Teraoka. He was preceded in death by his four siblings, Ben Teraoka, Chris Harui, Rose Teraoka, and Betty Namauchi. While attending the University of Washington, he joined the...
Norma Jean "Granny" Bennett
Nov 8, 2023
Norma Jean “Granny” Bennett, age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away November 8, 2023. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Sam & Ethel Bennett. Norma is preceded in death by her brother, Sam Bennett, Jr.; granddaughter, Kacy Young; great-granddaughter, Nova Martin; nephews, Tony Bennett and Malcolm Bennett. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Valerie) Bennett...
Arlene Bruning
Nov 7, 2023
Arlene Bruning, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away November 7, 2023 at home. She was born in Chicago, IL to her parents Martin and Anna Paveska on May 24, 1938. She lived there through high school with her mom after her dad passed away when she was 8. She met the love of her life, Ronald Oliver Bruning as...
Nicholas Jerome "Pops" Lunn, Jr.
Nov 7, 2023
Nicholas Jerome “Pops” Lunn, Jr., age 79, of Franklin, TN, passed away on November 7, 2023. He was born in the Hillsboro Community to the late Nicholas Jerome Lunn, Sr. and Ruth Givens Lunn. Nick graduated from Franklin High School and attended MTSU before joining the Army National Guard. He served six years before taking a job at Middle...
Molly McCracken Smith
Nov 6, 2023
MOLLY MCCRACKEN SMITH passed away on November 6, 2023, at age 92 surrounded by her family.
She was born July 26, 1931, in Los Angeles County, Calif., to Dr. Jacob and Evelyn McCracken. Molly spent her childhood on Palos Verdes Peninsula, riding horses through the beautiful hills and trails with her sisters. She graduated from University High School in...
Freda Chittum
Nov 5, 2023
Freda Chittum, age 82, of Franklin, TN passed away November 5, 2023. She was born in Shelbyville, Illinois to her parents Fred Leeds, Sr. and Roberta Pauline Leeds-Jaegle. Freda was a loving wife and a selfless, devoted mother and grandmother, proudly raising daughters Kele and Kim alongside her husband of forty-two years, David Jackson. Supporting both daughters, she was...
Donna Giddens Holleman
Nov 5, 2023
Donna Giddens Holleman of Brentwood, TN, and Columbus, MS, passed away on November 5, 2023 at nearly 100 years of age. She was born to the late William and Elizabeth McKnelly and grew up with her three sisters, Erna, Amanda, and Maylene. Later, her family included two stepbrothers, Oran and George Wiseheart. Donna’s mother, a widow before and during...
Christopher "Crowley" John Dyer
Nov 4, 2023
Christopher “Crowley” John Dyer, age 49 of Franklin, TN passed away November 4, 2023. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Franklin Eugene Dyer & Sandra Wilson. Chris was an avid fan of drag racing from the time he was little and he never lost that love for it. The one job he loved and was...
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