Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Chester Nazareth Leone
Feb 24, 2023
Chester Nazareth Leone, age 93, of Brentwood, TN passed from this life andreceived the promised crown of glory from his savior on February 24, 2023. Hewas born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Cesare & Angelino (Scopolito) LeoneJanuary 23, 1930. He moved to Kittanning, PA and attended Kittanning HighSchool. After graduation he joined the U.S. Marines, serving in Korea during...
W. Patrick Williams, MD
Feb 24, 2023
W. Patrick Williams, MD – “Pat” & “Papa” (11/04/1942-2/24/2023)
Pat’s life is hard to sum up in a few words, as he lived by the motto “If you don’t do anything, nothing will happen.” Born in Knoxville, TN to Elizabeth and Jack Williams, Pat developed an early love of nature and hunting with full freedom to explore the...
Charles Foster Girtman, Jr.
Feb 23, 2023
Charles Foster Girtman, Jr., age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by his family that adored and loved him. He was the epitome of what it meant to love unconditionally.
Charles was born in Decatur, GA on September 24, 1950, son of the late Charles & Carolyn (Fite) Girtman, Sr.
He...
Jeanette Elder Crosswhite
Feb 21, 2023
Jeanette Elder Crosswhite, age 81, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Jeanette was born in Halifax County, Virginia to Miles and Elise Elder. She graduated from Halifax County High School and from Longwood University. After graduation from Longwood, Jeanette combined her love of music and her love of teaching into many happy years of teaching...
Richard Moore Ashworth
Feb 20, 2023
Richard Moore Ashworth, age 83 of Lyles, TN passed away February 20, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Wilson & Louise Ashworth. Richard loved everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. He loved watching old movies, and sharing his knowledge about them with anyone that would listen. He was a 1957 graduate of...
Robert "Bobby" Waller McArthur
Feb 20, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Waller McArthur, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away February 20, 2023. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Herman & Ruth McArthur. Bobby was a member of Jones Chapel Church of the Nazarene. He retired from the United States Postal Service. Bobby is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo McArthur. He is...
Thomas C. Wood, Jr.
Feb 16, 2023
THOMAS C. WOOD, JR., passed away on February 16th, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his son, Patrick Tucker Wood. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alice M. Wood; beloved children, Casey Anne Wood and wife Debra Kendall, Todd Benjamin Wood, Amanda Kendall Wood; cherished granddaughter, Lydia Katherine Wood and chosen family member, Tonya...
Alice Annette Davis
Feb 16, 2023
Alice Annette Davis, age 64 of Primm Springs, TN passed away February 16, 2023. She was born August 21, 1958, to her parents Thomas and Margaret Givens. A long time Williamson County resident, she grew up growing tobacco which led to her becoming an avid gardener. She loved to spend time outside, whether she was in the garden, on...
Shirley Fay Davis
Feb 16, 2023
Shirley Fay Meadows Davis, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away February 16, 2023. Shirley was a nurse for many years and a homemaker. Preceded in death by parents, Wiley Clyde and Jacquelene Moore Meadows; sisters, Barbara Crays and Pamela Crawford; brother, Roger Meadows. Survived by: sons, Tony (Pam) Davis and David Davis; daughter, Karen (Bruce) Logan; brother, Bobby Meadows;...
Willie B Anderson
Feb 15, 2023
Willie B. Anderson, age 87 of Spring Hill, TN passed away February 15, 2023. He was born and raised in Williamson County to his parents Bonnie and Essie Maud Anderson. He loved farming and enjoyed working in the garden. He was a wonderful father and grandfather that liked to make everyone laugh. In addition to his parents, he is...
Bernice Yackle
Feb 15, 2023
Bernice Yackle, age 99 of the Bethesda Community, passed away February 15, 2023. She was born in Cottonwood, IL to the late Ezra & Mary Hall. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. During her working years, she worked for Shawnee Cabinets and later for Georgia-Durango Boot. Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Cy Yackle; son,...
William "Billy" Gillespie
Feb 14, 2023
William “Billy” Gillespie of Nashville, age 93 passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Bill was a proud veteran, retiring after 22 years as SMSgt in the U.S. Air Force. He later worked at Capitol Airways where he retired.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Garrett Gillespie; parents, William and Grace Sanders Gillespie; brothers, George Gillespie and...
James Lewis Bradford
Feb 14, 2023
James Lewis Bradford, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away February 14, 2023. James was a retired heavy equipment operator with forty years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny Lewis and Lovel Brown Bradford; sons, Raymond “Gregory” Bradford & James “Alan” Bradford and granddaughter, Mary Lovel Poteete. Survived by: wife of 70 years, Mary Erwin Bradford; daughter,...
Judith Eunice Henry Buxton Braunlich
Feb 14, 2023
Judith Eunice Henry Buxton Braunlich, age 83, of Bettendorf, IA and Brentwood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Judith was born in Kansas City, KS on June 7, 1939, loving daughter to the late Robert & Viola Henry.
She was a member and deaconess at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church. She attended Shawnee Mission High...
Willie Blythe Poteete Hood
Feb 14, 2023
Willie Blythe Poteete Hood, age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away February 14, 2023. Willie Blythe was a Licensed Practitioner Nurse at worked at Dan German Hospital for five years and Williamson County Hospital for twenty five years. Preceded in death by husband, Lewis Morgan “Hot” Hood after 58 years of marriage; son, Thomas Morgan “Tommy” Hood; brothers, Lighthall Poteete,...
Robert Herman McMillan
Feb 13, 2023
Robert Herman McMillan, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away February 13, 2023. Mac was born in South Carolina and was so proud of his heritage and home state of South Carolina. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He retired from General Motors, Spring Hill Manufacturing. Mac was a member of the American Legion Post 215. Recognized...
Margaret Moran Kinnie
Feb 13, 2023
Margaret Moran Kinnie, age 106 years and 6 months passed away February 13, 2023. Born on July 26, 1916 in Williamson County in the same house where her father was born. Preceded in death by parents, James Walker & Emma Mae Moran; sisters, Mary Jo Moran Whitefield, Ann Elizabeth Moran and Jimmie Moran Knapton; husband, J. Paul Kinnie. Survived...
Iona Mae Kline
Feb 12, 2023
Iona Mae Kline, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away February 12, 2023. She was born in Madison County, IL to her parents Albert and Mathilda “Tillie” Ernst. Iona was the last of seven children and in addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings, Lonita Braundmeier, Irma Clayton, Albert Ernst, Marie Buck, and Vernon...
Thomas W. Glenn
Feb 12, 2023
Thomas W. Glenn age 79 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Thomas was preceded by his parents, Ernest and Berniece Glenn; brother, Richard Glenn; and his first wife, Marian Glenn.Thomas is survived by his wife, Julie Glenn; son, Gary Glenn (Carrie); daughter, Carolyn Erny (Karl); sister, Judy Carlson; stepson, David McConnell; stepdaughter, Tami Finseth and...
Ima Sue Carlisle
Feb 11, 2023
Sue Carlisle, age 91 of Goodlettsville, TN. beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Sue was born in Perry County, TN. on January 16, 1932 and graduated from Linden High School.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Joelton and loved her...
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