Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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William "W.L." Holt
Sep 18, 2022
William Louis “W. L.” Holt, age 58, of Franklin, TN passed away September 18, 2022 in Nashville, TN after an extended illness. W. L. was born in Columbus, GA to the late Johnnie Albert Holt, Sr. and Mary Alice Sullivan Holt. He was a self employed Horse Trainer and he really enjoyed training. He had a passion for Fishing...
Juanita Anderson
Sep 18, 2022
Juanita June Edwards Anderson, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away September 18, 2022. She was born in Jackson, TN to the late Kay T. & Pauline Edwards. Juanita was a member of Concord Road Church of Christ. She was the budget officer and receptionist for former Governor, Frank Clement. She was also the former secretary to the CEO...

Jeanne Chambers
Sep 18, 2022
Jeanne Thelma Chambers, age 91 of Waverly, TN went home to be with the lord on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Jeanne was born in Franklin, TN on November 27, 1930, daughter of the late Hugh & Myrtle Sawyer.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Mt. Hope...
Barry Tomlin
Sep 17, 2022
Barry Dean Tomlin, age 64, of the Harpeth Community passed away Saturday September 17, 2022 Barry was born in Williamson County and was a long- time resident. He loved Farming and through the years he and his family had many Tobacco Crops and he also loved his cattle, gardening, and being outside. He loved his family and he will...
Ethel Smith
Sep 17, 2022
Ethel Hunt Smith, age 91 of College Grove, TN passed away September 17, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Norris Smith and son, Rick Farmer. Survived by: son, Charles (Judy) Farmer; daughter, Shasta (Mark) Fisher; grandchildren, Shane King, Crystal (Josh) Yates, Richard “Bubba” (Kara) Farmer, Ricky (Annie) Farmer, Shanea (Cheyenne Crafton) Farmer, Amber (Jason) Baggett and eight great-grandchildren. A...
Fannie Tomlin Avritt
Sep 17, 2022
Fannie Jean Tomlin Avritt, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away September 17, 2022. She was born on October 5, 1936, to George and Johnnie Lou McGee.
Fannie is proceeded in death by her husband James Avritt, son Ronald Tomlin, Sisters Georgia Robbins and Barbara Moore.
She is survived by sons Donald Eugene Tomlin, David...
Joyce Lee
Sep 17, 2022
Joyce Garner Lee, age 89 of Brentwood, TN passed away September 17, 2022. She was a career educator with various schools in the southeast. In addition to teaching, she coached basketball, softball and soccer. Joyce was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother that the children called “Tonn-Tonn”. She loved to travel with her friends. She was loved by many...
Mary Owens
Sep 17, 2022
Mary Emma Owens, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away September 17, 2022. She was born on November 4, 1935, to Harold and Jesse Nelson. Mary worked at Walmart for 27 years and she never met a stranger. She is survived by sons, John Nelson (Beverly) and Tommy Owens; daughter, Marynell Owens; grandchildren, Alan Nelson, Darrell Nelson, Rhaelyn Nelson,...
Jordan Harper
Sep 16, 2022
Jordan Dane Harper, age 31, of the Bethesda Community passed away September 16, 2022, in Franklin, TN. Jordan was born in Williamson County, and he was a Landscaper, a roofer, and was just a good Handy Man who could fix anything. He enjoyed fishing and all kinds of music. He loved his family dearly and will be sadly missed....
Virginia Hamilton
Sep 15, 2022
Virginia D. Hamilton – age 92 passed from this earthly life into eternal life on September 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, Estel Hamilton. She is survived her son, Mike (Lisa); grandchildren, Chris (Jamie), Claire Landry (Evan) and Lucy and great-grandchildren, Jack and Stella. The family all called her...
Sherry Lovett
Sep 14, 2022
Sherry Susan Lovett, age 67 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Sherry was born in Franklin, TN on February 4, 1955, daughter to the late Sam & Helon Overstreet.
She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Vera Reed & brother-in-law, Bobby Lovett & and her...
Dona Reynolds
Sep 14, 2022
Dona Lee Reynolds, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away September 14, 2022. She was born in Sesser, IL to the late Raleigh & Edith Page. She was a long-time member of Hendersonville First Baptist Church and worked many years as Manager of the Hendersonville High School Cafeteria. She was deeply devoted to all her family, and was an...
Robert "Bob" Carter
Sep 14, 2022
Robert ''Bob" Carter, age 80 of Spring Hill, TN passed away, September 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Williamstown, KY on January 23, 1942 to the late James O. and Esther Carter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James "Jimmy" Carter. He is survived by his brother,...
Lee Moody
Sep 14, 2022
Lee Wilson Moody, age 36 of Franklin, TN passed away September 14, 2022 from complications due to an undiagnosed medical condition. He was a 2004 graduate of Centennial High School and attended Columbia State Community College. Lee was a former Eagle Scout with Troop 137 of Franklin. He enjoyed hiking, camping and being outdoors. Lee was a talented percussionist...
John Farrington, Jr.
Sep 14, 2022
John Abbington Farrington Jr., age 87, of Franklin, TN, passed away on (September 14th,2022 in Franklin, TN.
John was born in Coleanor, AL to Willie Ethyl Simpson and John Abbington Farrington, Sr. on November 9th 1935. He went to multiple grammar schools around the Birmingham area, married Carolyn Jo Martin on July 15th , 1955 in Oktibbeh...
Joseph Montgomery
Sep 13, 2022
Joseph Anderson Montgomery
June 21, 1950 – September 13, 2022 Beloved child of Charles Stubblefield and Ruth Anderson Montgomery. Wonderful artist, cherished brother and uncle, generous friend, a gentle soul who walked the earth with a kind step. Joe was an Army veteran, serving his country proudly. He graduated from MTSU with a BA and from Georgia...
Carl Owen
Sep 13, 2022
Carl Newell Owen, age 92, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away September 13, 2022. Carl was a graduate of Cohn High School, David Lipscomb University, and Middle Tennessee State University. He was a retired educator working with Rutherford and Williamson County schools, Nashville Christian School, and twenty plus years with the Tennessee State Department of Education. He was preceded in...

William Chance
Sep 12, 2022
William Terry Chance, age 76, died September 12, 2022.
Bill was born on March 19, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky. He spent much of his early life in southern Indiana, going to school and working for his father’s sand and gravel dredge company. In 1967 he married Deborah Harsin, and graduated soon after in 1968 from Purdue University...
Mildred Locke
Sep 12, 2022
Mildred Holt Locke lived a full 92-year life. She is a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Everyone who knows Mildred knows that her only child, Tommy (Mary Anne) Locke, is her pride and joy. Closely following, are her granddaughters Madison (Chase) and Sydney (Dakota). Newly added to her favorites is her great-grandson, Ryan.
Mildred was...
Tommy McCandless
Sep 12, 2022
Tommy Allen McCandless, passed away on September 12, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Vega and husband Enrique; loving wife of 26 years, Sherry McCandless; children; Valerie McCandless and Brian Bennett, Tommy, J. McCandless, Tommy Haithcoat, Cassie McCandless and Mike Carson, Ashley Simmons and husband Kody, Samantha Rhea and husband Michael, Jessie Haithcoat; siblings, Frankie McCandless and wife Melissa,...
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