Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Winona Helms
Oct 26, 2022
Winona Elaine Helms, an ordained Foursquare minister and the wife of former Foursquare Interim President Harold Helms, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was 94 years old. A valued partner of Harold’s who spent more than 50 years in ministry, Winona was a talented musician, teacher and co-pastor. Born on February 1, 1928,...

Sandra Chapman
Oct 25, 2022
Sandra Jean Chapman (Sandy) was born July 30, 1960 and passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Nell Harris; her sisters, Linda Gail Harris and Brenda Cook; two husbands, Roscoe Jaco and Buddy Chapman; her son Roscoe (Rocky) Jaco.
She is survived by her...
Mildred Kowalski
Oct 21, 2022
Mildred Inez Whidby Kowalski, Age 88, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. Inez was born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
While working as a nurse at Dan German Hospital, she met the love of her life, John, who was in the military. So began...
Eddie Poole
Oct 20, 2022
Eddie L. Poole passed away on Thursday October 20, 2022 at the age of 72 in Nashville, Tennessee. Eddie was born to the late Louise and Bennie Poole of Victoria, Texas. He attended Victoria High School and graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He had operational responsibilities for McGilvray Lease Service, an...
Charles "Rick" Dickinson
Oct 19, 2022
Charles Richard “Rick” Dickinson Jr., age 59 of Franklin, TN passed away October 19, 2022. Rick was born in Jonesboro, AR to the late Charles R. Dickinson, Sr. and Clara Faye Underwood Dickinson. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bill Rice and niece, Kelly Collins (Josh). He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lisa Rice...
Jack Williams
Oct 19, 2022
Jack B. Williams age 88 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Jack was a proud veteran, serving in Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Jack was very beloved by his family.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carolyn Williams; wife, Elizabeth...
James McFarland
Oct 18, 2022
James Raymond McFarland, age 94, of Franklin, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
He was born on September 23rd, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. James was a proud Veteran, serving in the U.S Navy during World War II followed by a career with the New York City Police Department as a Detective. Once he retired...
Katie Taylor
Oct 18, 2022
Katie Taylor Seeds
December 30, 1981 - October 18, 2022
At her home in Nashville, Katie Seeds Taylor passed away unexpectedly. A beloved wife to her husband, Dylan, dog mom to her loyal silver lab, Grover, dear daughter, treasured sister, cherished aunt, and devoted friend, Katie will be remembered as a kind-hearted, creative and gentle...
Connor Phillips
Oct 18, 2022
Connor James Phillips Obituary
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m., Taylor University freshman Connor Phillips died in Muncie, Indiana from complications linked to pre-existing health conditions.
Born June 19, 2003, in Great Falls, MT as the second child of Mike and Julie Phillips, Connor claimed Franklin, TN as his hometown after living there nearly...
Edith Pentridge
Oct 18, 2022
Edith Elizabeth Marie Pentridge (Cohee), 85, of Franklin Tennessee passed away in her home on October 18th, 2022. Born in Heidelburg, Germany in 1937, contracting and surviving polio at an early age, living through the war and the Russian occupation of Berlin, and making her way at eleven to the United States with her mother, Edie quickly amassed the...
Daniel Ward JR.
Oct 16, 2022
Daniel Arthur Ward Jr. passed away on October 16, 2022.
Daniel enjoyed sports and was an especially talented soccer player and played in a traveling league during his youth.
He also liked traveling to east Tennessee, camping and outdoor activities with friends, and was an enthusiastic fan of the Tennessee Vols.
He is...
Patricia Helm
Oct 16, 2022
Patricia Helm age 82, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022. Patricia was a prolific quilter, as well as a great baker and cook. She attended Franklin First United Methodist Church, most attending at the Old Historic location in downtown Franklin.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edna Chester, brother, Michael...
Clifton Brown, Sr.
Oct 16, 2022
Clifton Lawrence Brown Sr., 85, of Salem, Missouri departed this life Sunday, October 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22,...
James "Jim" Owens
Oct 15, 2022
James “Jim” Harvey Owens was born on December 30, 1943, in Electra, Texas, to Dardanella and Harvey Owens.
Jim attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he graduated in 1967 with a degree in Biology. He then attended UT Health Houston School of Dentistry, graduating in May 1971 with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery.
Jim married the love...
William Morse
Oct 15, 2022
William Mark Morse, age 59 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022.
Mark was born in Montgomery, AL, on October 3, 1963, son of the late Carthel Dean & Gloria Richards Morse. He graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, TN in 1981. During his high school career, Mark earned the rank of Eagle Scout...
Daria Flores
Oct 14, 2022
Daria S, Flores age 99 of Columbia, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at her home. Daria was preceded by her husband of 55 years Andres O. Flores, Jr.; parents Enrique and Nicolasa Serna; siblings, Juan Serna, Enriqueta Serna Garza, Policarpo Serna, Donaciano Serna. Daria is survived by son, Juan Flores (Debbie); daughter, Elisamaria S. Flores; grandchildren, Calvin...
Rebeckah "Peggy" Abbott
Oct 14, 2022
Rebeckah “Peggy” Josephine Abbott, age 91 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was born in Nashville, TN on November 10, 1930, daughter to the late Lawrence Webb & Daisy Crunk.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Wakefield;...
Kay Case
Oct 13, 2022
Kay Case, age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away October 13, 2022 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Natchez, MS to the late Herman & Evelyn Case. Kay, or to her family K-Kay, leaves behind an impressive legacy. Kay was the most genuine, loving, caring, compassionate, selfless, tough as nails, successful, never...
Michael "Mike" Holt
Oct 10, 2022
Michael Ward “Mike” Holt, age 67, a long - time resident of the Arno Community, College Grove, TN passed away Monday Oct.10, 2022 at his residence. Mike was born in Williamson County and was the son of the late Herman E. and Bessie Mae Culberson Holt. Mike retired after forty- three years with ADT Security.
Mike loved...
Carolyn Anderson Porter
Oct 10, 2022
Carolyn Anderson Porter went to her eternal home in heaven on October 10, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Nashville, TN to parents Carolyn (Jennings) and Thomas J. Anderson.
Carol attended Parmer Elementary, Harpeth Hall School, and graduated from Hillsboro High School. At the University of Mississippi, she was a member of Tri Delta...
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