Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Sharon Denice Lambert
Aug 29, 2023
Sharon Denice Lambert, age 55 of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away August 29, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late William “Dub” & Nellie Beck Hughes. Sharon was a retired deputy with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department. She started her career as a dispatch operator for the Franklin City Police Department, later moving...
Calvin Joseph Chenevert
Aug 29, 2023
Calvin Joseph Chenevert, Jr., age 71 of Eagleville, Tennessee, passed away on August 29, 2023. He is retired from CSX Intermodal. He was a member of Triune Baptist Church. He was a devoted husband, a great father to his four children, and always kind and caring to animals, especially his dogs. He valued loyalty, honesty, hard work and family...
David Williams Grimes, Sr
Aug 28, 2023
David Williams Grimes, Sr., passed away on August 28, 2023, in Antioch, Tennessee. He was born on August 1, 1945, and was the son of Catherine Williams Grimes and David Thomas Grimes. In his college years he played football at Tennessee State University, where he made many lifelong friends.David dedicated his time and skills to various industries throughout his life....
Hattie Elizabeth Simmons "Fee" Bruce
Aug 28, 2023
Hattie Elizabeth Simmons “Fee” Bruce, age 100 of the Peytonsville Community, TN. She was born May 1, 1923 and lived her entire life in Williamson County, Peytonsville, TN. She was a member of Franklin Community of Faith Church of the Nazarene. In the mid ‘70s, a grandchild started calling her “Fee”, which soon became a household name to almost all...
Thomas Oliver Gilligan
Aug 27, 2023
Thomas Oliver Gilligan, only 72 years old, passed away unexpectedly on August 27th, 2023, at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. His family is devastated by his sudden death.
Tom is survived by his wife, Karen Gilligan, son, Brandon Gilligan, daughter, Michelle Prichard and son-in-law, Jared Prichard. He will forever be remembered by his siblings, Helen Nenadal, Theresa Mazone,...
Lola Shelton
Aug 27, 2023
Today we celebrate the homegoing of Lola Edwards Shelton. Lola Shelton was a beloved wife and mother that was passionately dedicated to her family. She was born in Chilton, TX where she picked cotton under the hot Texas sun as a child. This ethic of hard work is one that she followed all her life. At the age of nine...
Sharon Needham Vaughn
Aug 27, 2023
Sharon Needham Vaughn, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away August 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony & Erma Lee Dunning Needham; brother, Larry Needham and grandson, Dustin Jack Vaughn. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Newton Jackie Vaughn; son, Jack (Debbie) Vaughn; daughter, Michelle (Jim) Vaughn Yates; grandchildren, Bradley Vaughn, Scott...
Laverne Carrington Mangrum
Aug 27, 2023
Laverne Carrington Mangrum went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She passed away peacefully with her family and loved ones by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carrie Carrington; husband, William “Shorty” Mangrum; infant son, Christopher Dale; sisters, Lou Edith Carrington, Esther Carrington, and Patra Mays; brothers, Johnny Carrington and...
Terry Wayne Marlin
Aug 25, 2023
Terry Wayne Marlin, age 64 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away August 25, 2023. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Jerry & Betty Marlin. Terry spent his entire career with Kroger retiring from management in 2015. Terry enjoyed traveling and the water. He especially enjoyed the beach with Panama City being one of his favorite destinations. Terry...
Joe Edward Moore
Aug 25, 2023
Joe Edward Moore, age 74, of Brentwood, Tennessee finished his race on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Joe, a member of Judson Baptist Church, was born on February 26, 1949 in Nashville, TN.
After Joe graduated from Marshall County High School in 1967, he went on to a successful 52-year career in cosmetology.
Joe met Patricia Harris in 1972 and...
Anne Lauren Fletcher
Aug 24, 2023
Anne Lauren “Annie” Fletcher, age 29, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2023, after a brief illness. Annie was raised on a farm with her family in the State of Washington. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and then obtained her Master's in Social Work at Walla Walla University...
Atlas James Wright
Aug 24, 2023
Atlas James Wright, age 7 months passed away peacefully in his parents arms on August 24, 2023. Despite battling Leukemia for his whole life, Atlas kept a huge smile on his face. He loved watching golf with his dad and taking naps with his mom. During his 7 months here on Earth, Atlas touched many people’s lives and was...
Mattie Lou Giles Marlin
Aug 24, 2023
Mattie Lou Giles Marlin, age 89 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away August 24, 2023. She was born in the Flat Creek Community to the late Roy & Mary Neal Giles. She was a member of Thompson Station Church. Mattie owned a beauty shop with her sister Anneal, made custom draperies, and was a homemaker as well. She loved...
Frank Vernon Stancliff
Aug 23, 2023
Frank Vernon Stancliff, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away August 23, 2023. He was born in Jackson, Michigan to the late L.D. and Bertha Stancliff. He was a veteran and served in the United States Army. Frank and his wife were members of Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers,...
Rebecca Jane Hassell
Aug 23, 2023
Rebecca Jane “Becky” Hassell age 93 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home. Becky was a member of Berea Church of Christ. She was a first and long-time resident of the Green Acres Subdivision. Rebecca enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Autry Harris Hassell and...
Atoya Brown Townsend
Aug 22, 2023
Atoya Brown Townsend of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 62, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 28, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi and married David W. Townsend on August 31, 1984. She loved nothing more than being around her family, especially during yearly fall cabin trips to the Smokies.
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Raymond Lester Barrett
Aug 22, 2023
Raymond "Ray" Lester Barrett, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away August 22, 2023. Ray was born to the late Jesse Marlin and Pattie Louise Barrett. Graduated in 1954 from Isaac Litton High School where he played football and basketball. He attended South Georgia College and played college football there. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and played football and was...
Josephine Ann Widrick
Aug 20, 2023
Josephine "Jo" Ann Widrick, age 66 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Binghamton, NY, laid aside her earthly tent (died) on August 20, 2023, at 7:24 pm. She was born in Cortland, NY, to the late Daniel D. Sr. and Phyllis Kline Maxfield.
Jo was an incredibly gifted businesswoman who worked her way up in management at Thom McCann...
Bernard "Bernie" Lee Webb
Aug 20, 2023
Bernard “Bernie” Lee Webb of Franklin, TN passed away August 20, 2023 on his 87th birthday. He was born in Portsmouth, OH to the late Chester & Ida Pearl Webb. Bernie enjoyed fishing, golfing and hanging out at the VFW with his friends in Franklin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Webb; daughters, Melissa Jewell and...
David Clayton
Aug 19, 2023
David Clayton, age 86, resident of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
David was born June 6, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, the son of the late Carter Clayton and Mattie Maxwell Clayton. He was married to his wife of 59 years, Edith Clayton. They were both very excited...
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