Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Edith Eileen Swoboda
Aug 23, 2025
Edith Eileen Swoboda, née O’Hara, 1/27/1935 to 8/23/2025
A Baltimore, Maryland native, Edith was the fourth of six children born to Lawrence Edmond and Edith Mae O’Hara, née Bickerstaffe. She attended Mount St. Agnes School and Notre Dame Preparatory School. Edith completed an associate degree at Villa Julie College and then worked as a secretary. She married Edmund Francis Swoboda and...
Karla Dene Moffatt
Aug 22, 2025
Karla was born to her parents, Rev. Robert H. Lewis, Jr. and Wylodene Lewis on January 15th, 1966 in Cookeville, TN. She graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1984. In November of 1993, Karla married the love of her life, Paul Moffatt.
Growing up, Karla and her sister, Kristine, were two peas in a pod. Since their daddy was a...
Roy Scott Hinckley
Aug 22, 2025
Mr. Roy Scott Hinckley, age 78 of Rockvale, TN passed away August 22, 2025 at his home. He was born in Ashland City, TN. Roy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a jack of all trades, spending most of his life in fabrication and working trade jobs. Roy was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, and loved small...
Nathan Grigsby Sawyer
Aug 21, 2025
Nathan Grigsby Sawyer, age 90, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at The Rutherford Assisted Living. He was a native of Franklin. He and his wife, Anita, were married for 66 years. He was the son of the late Nathan Gill Sawyer and the late Elise Grisgby Sawyer. He was a veteran serving in the U. S. Army. He...
Ronald Larry George
Aug 18, 2025
Ronald Larry George, born on May 8, 1945, in Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, in Bellevue, Tennessee. A man deeply devoted to his faith, Ronald was known for his unwavering desire to bring the Lord to their lives and share his spiritual journey with those around him.
For over 50 years, Ronald shared his life with his...
Denise Stinson Smith
Aug 18, 2025
Denise Stinson Smith, 72, died peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025 at her home, Ravenswood Farm, in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Born May 15, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Jean Felts Stinson and Homer Carlton Stinson, Denise grew up in West Nashville, the middle of five children and the only daughter.
Denise graduated from Hillwood High School in 1971, where she was...
Hugh Johnston DuPree
Aug 17, 2025
Hugh Johnston DuPree passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2025, just days before his 86th birthday. Born on August 25, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Hugh’s life was a true testament to faith, devotion, service, and family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Patricia Wallace DuPree; their three devoted children: Katherine Mace Simpson (Wes),...
Maria C. Lopez
Aug 17, 2025
Maria C. Lopez age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away August 17, 2025 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Juan Lopez; mother, Esperanza Reyes; father, J. Guadalupe Hernandez. She is survived by her sons, Juan R. (Jessica) Lopez of Spring Hill, Hugo I. Lopez of Chapel Hill, Noe (Janeth) Lopez of...
Lawrence Greer McMillan
Aug 16, 2025
Lawrence Greer McMillan, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away August 16, 2025. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late O.C. and Emma Trice McMillan. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served in the National Guard Reserves upon discharge. Lawrence retired after 20 years of service from Aladdin Industries and upon retirement...
Tracey Ann Parker
Aug 15, 2025
Tracey A. Parker, age 68, passed away in Franklin, Tennessee, due to heart failure.
Tracey lived a life full of love, adventure, and creativity. A devoted wife, mother, and friend, she will be remembered for her strong spirit, her generous heart, and the way she embraced life to its fullest. Born into a Navy family, Tracey’s love of travel began early...
Richard Isaac Irwin
Aug 15, 2025
Richard Isaac Irwin, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at West Meade Care Center in Nashville. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter Grant Irwin and the late Florina Rader Irwin, being the 9th of 14 children overall, and was the 5th of 8 boys. He spent more than 40...
James R. "Jim" Vaillancourt, PhD
Aug 14, 2025
James R. “Jim” Vaillancourt, PhD, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away August 14, 2025 at his residence. Retired Senior Consultant and former Executive Director, teacher, administrator, small business partner but more importantly, he was Dad, brother, Pops and Papa to his family.
Dr. Vaillancourt was born May 3, 1941 in Albany, New York but moved near Buffalo, New York as...
Anthony Richard Bonfante
Aug 14, 2025
Anthony Richard Bonfante, passed away suddenly, in his home in Primm Springs, Tennessee on August 14, 2025. He is survived by his loving family wife Darlene, children Jeremy, Amanda, Alysha, brothers Jorge, Rafael, sister Maureen, and niece Krystal and a large extended family and many friends.
Born on June 8, 1964 in Long Island City, New York, he later moved to...
Barbara Helen Duell
Aug 14, 2025
Barbara “Barbi” Helen Duell, age 69, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 14, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado, to Elaine Johnson Duell and the late Herbert H. Duell. Barbi was a cherished member of the Brentwood Baptist Deaf Church.
Barbi’s gentle spirit and joyful heart touched everyone who knew her....
Karla Mary Nickel Raymond
Aug 13, 2025
Karla M. Nickel Raymond
In Loving Memory, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother also known as “Sparky” and “Gram”, passed peacefully into eternity on August 13, 2025 at the age of 70. She was born on July 4, 1955 to the late Edward & Ann Nickel. Though our hearts are heavy, we are endlessly grateful for...
James Edward Pitt
Aug 13, 2025
James Edward Pitt, 91, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in McKenzie, TN.
James was born in Nashville, TN to John Eddie and Nannie Mai Pitt on September 19, 1933. He went to school in Nashville, TN. He married the love of his life, Patricia Scott on August 15, 1954 in Birmingham, AL. He worked for AT&T...
Franklin Dee Bracey
Aug 12, 2025
Franklin Dee Bracey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at NHC Cool Springs. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, and longtime Franklin resident, he was the son of the late Charles Richard Bracey and the late Lela Maude Felts Bracey, being the 10th of 13 children. He spent his career in the printing industry, retiring from the former...
Morgan Lea Baine
Aug 12, 2025
Hundreds in Nashville's substance abuse recovery community are grieving the sudden death of 32-year-old Morgan Baine, who helped launch treatment programs and advocated for women facing addiction for the last five years.
Morgan Lea Baine — program director for nonprofit Healing Housing residential recovery for women and owner of her own 10-bed women's sober living house — died Aug. 12 at...
Robert Bilbro Andrews
Aug 12, 2025
Robert "Bob" Bilbro Andrews, born on July 19, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. He leaves behind a legacy marked by love, dedication, and a passion for life that resonated with everyone he encountered.
Bob pursued his education at Tennessee Tech, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. His professional journey was...
Hiram Pierce Baldwin
Aug 11, 2025
Hiram Pierce Baldwin, age 84, of Arrington, TN passed away August 11, 2025 at his home. He was born in Roanoke, AL to the late William and Lillian Baldwin.
Born with a servant’s heart and a quick mind, Pierce lived a full life marked by faith, hard work, and love for those around him. A proud veteran of the United States...
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