Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Bernard John Wilson
Jun 14, 2023
Bernard J. Wilson, age 70, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on June 14, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bernie was born in Preston, England to William Joseph Wilson and Jenny Josephine Bowman on Jan 19, 1953. He married Diane Wilson on Feb 12, 1977, at the San Fernando Mission in Granada Hills. He served in the United States Army....
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Booker III
Jun 14, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Benjamin Franklin Booker III, aged 62, who passed away on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family.
Ben was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on March 23, 1962 and adopted by his parents, Catherine and Benjamin Booker. Ben grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and was the...
Janie Mayfield Turnage
Jun 14, 2023
Janie Mayfield Turnage, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away June 14, 2023. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Robert and Inez Mayfield. She attended Peytonsville Baptist Church. She was a member of several organizations such as, DAR, Red Hat Society, College Grove Senior Citizens, and Flat Creek Community Center. In addition to her parents,...
John Bradford "Brad" Ray
Jun 14, 2023
John Bradford “Brad” Ray, age 67 of College Grove, TN and the Cuba Landing Community passed away June 14, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Davidson County, TN to the late James Milton Ray & Evelyn Elaine Frost Ray. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Brad loved fishing, NASCAR, taking care of...
Mary Elizabeth Davis
Jun 13, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Davis, age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away June 13, 2023 at the Heritage at Brentwood. She was a lifelong resident of Williamson County. Mary was retired from Harpeth Terrace in Franklin, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace & Janie Cook; husband, Robert Lee Davis; brother, Ted Cook; sisters, Mildred Reed, Marie Layne...
Evelyn Andrews Gore
Jun 11, 2023
Evelyn Andrews Gore, age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away June 11, 2023. She was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church and a faithful member of the Horace Edgmon Sunday School Class. She volunteered through the church with Meals on Wheels several years ago. She was an avid bridge player and was instrumental in teaching the game to...
Anna Caralyn Hughes
Jun 10, 2023
Anna Caralyn Hughes, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away June 10, 2023. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Nicolas and Ruth Lunn. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Hughes. She is survived by her sons, Vance (Christy) Walls, Matthew Hughes, and Randy Hughes; granddaughter, Annie Kate Walls; brother, Nicolas Jerome Lunn, Jr.; sisters,...
Hubert B. Bell
Jun 9, 2023
Hubert B. Bell, formerly of Riddleton, TN, Lebanon, TN and most recently Franklin, TN, passed away at home on June 9, 2023 at the age of 97. He died after a short fight from complications of a fall.
Hubert was born in Riddleton, TN on April 5, 1926, son of Mamie Bell Harris and Herman Harris. He grew up filled...
Parker Glynn Nugent
Jun 8, 2023
Parker Glynn Nugent, age 17 of Franklin, TN passed away June 8, 2023. He was born in Torrance, CA to his parents Scott and Jeanine Nugent. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Anthony Arico, and his cousin Lilly Parrish. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Ashley Nugent and Ellie Nugent; grandmother, Diane Arico;...
Elizabeth Ann Fleenor
Jun 8, 2023
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Fleenor (Worley), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday June 8th, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Elizabeth Ann was born to Clint Andrew Worley and Nellie Mae Nash on August 24, 1933, in Bristol,VA where she grew up alongside her sisters Ruth,...
Gloria Richardson Allsup
Jun 7, 2023
Gloria “The Queen B” Richardson Allsup, age 90 of Smyrna, TN passed away June 7, 2023. She was born in Rockwood, Texas April 24, 1933 to the late Keurn Dick & Jenny Story Richardson. Her family referred to her as their loving mom, momma, grammy, granny and funny granny. Gloria was a member of Rutherford County Baptist Church in Smyrna She...
Artie Winston Schlanker
Jun 7, 2023
Artie Winston Schlanker of Brentwood TN and most recently of Franklin passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023 at the age of 94. Born in High Hill, MO to the late George & Minnie Lee Schlanker, he received his bachelor's degree from Westminster College in Fulton, MO. Artie was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean...
Nancy Marie Rivers
Jun 7, 2023
NANCY MARIE RIVERS, age 72, passed away on June 7, 2023, surrounded by her family at home.
She was born in Johnstown, PA on December 29,1950 to the late Joseph and Mary Smith. Nancy grew up in Johnstown, PA. She graduated from Long Island High School in New York in 1969 and had some college. Nancy was a realtor...
William Jennings Ray, Jr. "Jimmy"
Jun 6, 2023
William Jennings Ray, Jr. “Jimmy”
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
On the dawn of June 6, 2023, Jimmy passed away peacefully. Jimmy was born January 19, 1933. He was 90 years old. He is preceded in death by...
Walter Wilson Vaden, Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Walter Wilson Vaden, Jr. age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away June 5, 2023. Wilson was a retired Director of the Franklin Street Dept. with 13 years of service. He was also an Estimator for Tennessee Valley Paving Co. for 26 years. A member of Heritage Church of Christ and longtime member of Peytonsville Church of Christ. Preceded in death...
Leah May Lewis
Jun 5, 2023
Leah May Lewis, age 77 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5th, 2023.
Leah was born in Pittsfield, MA on June 8th, 1945, daughter to the late George & Leah Travers. Leah went to school in Pittsfield, MA. She married David Russell Lewis on July 27th, 1974 in Manassas, VA. She was involved...
William Roy Cress
Jun 4, 2023
William "Bill" R. Cress of Franklin, Tennessee., died June 4, 2023, two days short of his 83rd birthday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was treated at The Reserve in Spring Hill, TN. Born in Granite City, IL, and started his career at Granite City Steel following in his father's footsteps. However, life had other plans for him. He...
Dr. Alva Jefferson "Jeff" Bethurum, MD
Jun 4, 2023
Obituary for Dr. Alva Jefferson “Jeff” Bethurum, MD
August 30, 1943 – June 4, 2023
Devoted husband, father, physician, pilot, mayor, community servant, and Christian, Dr. Alva Jefferson Bethurum, MD, age 79, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed peacefully to the Kingdom of Heaven on June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Franklin, Tennessee.
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Audrey Ryan Patton
Jun 3, 2023
Audrey Ryan Patton, age 91 of Nashville, TN passed away June 3, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Mattie Sisco & Sam Howard Ryan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Douglas Patton. Audrey graduated from George Peabody College and taught in secondary education in the Muscogee and Fulton counties in Georgia. She...
Anna M Malatak
Jun 3, 2023
Anna M. Malatak, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away June 3, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Clarence and Sybil Wright. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Malatak and son, Mark A. Malatak; brother, Norman James Wright. She is survived by her son John M. Malatak (Jane),...
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