Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Betsy Osborne Demerich
Apr 10, 2024
Betsy Osborne Demerich age 66 of Franklin, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2024. Betsy was a native of Williamson County, TN. She was a retired cafeteria employee with Franklin Special School District. She was a lifelong devoted member of Hillsboro Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, William Harvey and Sylvia Harris Osborne and sister, Ruth...
Harold Gordon Andrews
Apr 9, 2024
Harold Gordon Andrews, 92, of Franklin, TN – formerly of Smyrna, TN, passed away after a long illness surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
He was born in Nebraska City, NE on June 1, 1931, to the late Thomas C. and Rosa Sims Andrews. He was a loving husband, father, papa, and brother. He was a musician and...
Glenn Thomas Welch Sr.
Apr 9, 2024
Glenn Thomas Welch, Sr. peacefully passed away on April 9, 2024 at 96 years old. He was born December 19th, 1927 to the late Ercy N. "Jack" Welch and the late Ruth Jean Welch. Survived by wife of 75 years, Georgia Hall Welch; brother, Jack Welch of Knoxville; children, Glenn Thomas Welch Jr., Cynthia Hall Welch, Susan Welch (Michael) Heeney...
Shelby Jean Pierce
Apr 9, 2024
Shelby Jean Holt Pierce, age 86, resident of Murfreesboro, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. A native of Williamson County, Shelby was the daughter of the late Lillard H. Holt and the late Beatrice Stinson Holt. She was a longtime Certified Nursing Assistant and Ward Clerk for Williamson County Hospital. Shelby was a lifelong member of Berea Church of Christ....
Leslie Suzanne Rodgers Eastwood
Apr 8, 2024
Leslie Suzanne Rodgers Eastwood of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 83.
Leslie was born on July 15, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from East High School in Memphis in 1958 and from Memphis State University in 1961, and she worked at Delta Air Lines for over 25 years.
Leslie married Lawrence Slade Eastwood, Sr....
Josie Ann Blazic
Apr 8, 2024
Josie Ann Glenetski Blazic, a beacon of loving kindness and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Born on March 12, 1938, in Wausau, Wisconsin, Josie's early years were filled with the warmth of a large family, being one of 11 siblings. She was a cherished wife to her devoted husband, Larry Blazic, for 62...
Patrick Jeremy Rhea
Apr 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that we relate the sudden death of Patrick Jeremy Rhea on April 7, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia.Patrick was born on February 28, 1972, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina when his father Thomas was a graduate student at Duke University and his mother Karen was a medical student at the University of North...
Frankie Mai Pewitt
Apr 7, 2024
Frankie Mai Wright Pewitt, age 83, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at ACH Waverly. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Wright and the late Nancy Lou Kennedy. She was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and tending to her chickens, cooking, and was a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her Parents,...
JoAnn Wyatt
Apr 7, 2024
JoAnn Wyatt, age 86 of Columbia, TN passed away April 7, 2024. She was born in Jemison, AL to the late George & Louie Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Donald Wyatt, Sr.; brothers, Hansel Lewis, Jesse Lewis, JT Lewis and John Lewis; sister, Lucille Vines. JoAnn is survived by her son, Don (Sonya) Wyatt of...
Patricia Hollingsworth Farrar
Apr 6, 2024
Patricia Hollingsworth Farrar, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away April 6, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, AL to the late Robert & Ruth Hollingsworth. Patricia was a retired Statistics Professor from Middle Tennessee State University. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Farrar; brothers, Bob Hollingsworth and Tom Hollingsworth. Patricia is survived by her daughters, Deana...
Lula P. Holt
Apr 5, 2024
Lula P. Mealer Holt, age 88 of Shelbyville, TN passed away April 5, 2024. Lula was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in Shelbyville. She was the daughter of Mirel and Annie Mealer. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Allen J. Holt; brother, Earl Mealer; sister, Annis Claiborne; grandson,...
Gary Lee Holt
Apr 5, 2024
Gary Lee Holt, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away April 5, 2024. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Gilford & Mary Holt. Gary owned and operated G.L. Landscaping for over 53 years. He loved to fish, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his brother, Murray...
Barbara Jean Wilhoite Davis
Apr 5, 2024
Barbara Jean Davis, age 81 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away April 5, 2024. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Wid Leland & Emma Cleo Henry Wilhoite. She is preceded in death by her brother, W.L. Wilhoite, Jr. Barbara is survived by her sons, Kerry (Sherry) Davis of Lewisburg, TN and Kelly (Kristy) Davis of Spring...
Annie Frances Hornburger
Apr 4, 2024
Annie Frances Hornburger, age 83 of Bon Aqua, TN passed away April 4, 2024. She was born in Ashland City, TN to the late John & Gracie Pursley. Annie is preceded in death by her husband, James Hornburger; son, James “Buddy” Hornburger; daughter, Sandra Kay Gordon; brothers, Simon Pursley, Willard Pursley and John Henry Pursley; sisters, Christine Newman, Mildred Newman,...
Miguel Angel Ramos Javier
Apr 3, 2024
Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestro amado Miguel
Ángel Ramos Javier, quien nos dejó inesperadamente el 3 de abril de 2024, a causa de un trágico accidente provocado por un árbol. Miguel nació el 20 de julio de 1997 en San Miguel Zozutla, Puebla, México.
Miguel deja un vacío inmenso en nuestros corazones, pero su legado de amor y bondad...
Lois Beverly Peterka
Apr 3, 2024
Lois Beverly Peterka, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away April 3, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL. Lois was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful seamstress and could sew an array of things. Lois is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Higby and Ida & Fred Schaub; husband, Charles Joseph Peterka, Jr.; daughter,...
Michael Joseph Markie
Apr 2, 2024
Michael Joseph Markie of Brentwood, TN, passed away on April 2nd, 2024 surrounded by family at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Mary Markie. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy, son John (Meghan), daughter Mary Kate, brother Peter (Kate), his beloved grandson, James and several cousins, nieces and...
Mary Charlotte Gibbs Duke
Apr 2, 2024
Mary Charlotte Gibbs Duke, age 99 of Franklin, TN, passed peacefully on April 2, 2024. She was born in Greenville, SC, to the late Gilbert Franklin Gibbs and Leda Catherine Kranz Gibbs. She is preceded in death by husband, William Ralph Duke; sisters, Aleda Mitchell, Gilberta Bail, and Norma Pyle; brother, John Gibbs. Survived by: sons, Ralph (Cathy) Duke,...
Dean Harlow Crosswhite
Apr 1, 2024
Dean Harlow Crosswhite, age 84, of Franklin, TN passed away on April 1, 2024. Dean was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Harlow and Audrey Winebarger Crosswhite. He graduated from Elizabethton High School and received a bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University and a master's degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduation, Dean embarked on a...
Iris Jean Ezell Durham
Apr 1, 2024
Iris Jean Ezell Durham, age 93 of Spring Hill, TN passed away April 1, 2024. Born in Lawrence County, TN where she was one of ten children. Mrs. Durham loved music and grew up singing and enjoying music with her family. Later after marriage, she and her husband C.H. started their own gospel group with some of their...
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