Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Nancy Marie Hill
Jan 29, 2025
Nancy Hill was a life-long resident of Nashville, TN, most recently residing at Maristone of Providence in Mt. Juliet, TN. She passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on January 29th at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Nancy Marie Smith was born November 7, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a member of the East Nashville community where she was baptized...
John Tyree "J.T." Langley
Jan 29, 2025
John Tyree “J.T.” Langley, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away January 29, 2025. He was a native of Williamson County, TN and graduated from Franklin High School. He was a sales representative in the hardware industry for over sixty years. J.T. loved music and was one of the founding members of the Williamson County Bluegrass Band. He enjoyed gardening...
Julia Marie Evans
Jan 28, 2025
Julia Marie Chambers Evans, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Abe’s Garden Community in Nashville. A native of Chapmanville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lon Chambers, Sr., and the late Bessie Marie Johnson. She spent her career in the advertising industry. She was a faithful member of Church of the City. She...
Mary "Moochie" F. Starkey
Jan 27, 2025
Mary “Moochie” Frances Starkey, age 77 of Primm Springs, TN passed away January 27, 2025. She was born in Rockingham, NC to the late Walter & Lilly Bondurant. Mary was of the Methodist faith. She was a beautician early in life, and became a homemaker once her children were born. Mary was a wonderful caretaker, caring for members of her...
Judith Rector Clayton
Jan 27, 2025
Judith Rector “Judy” Clayton, age 82, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Somerby of Franklin. A native of Greer, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lewis L. Rector and the late Maudia Upton Rector. She was associated with Merle Norman Cosmetics and she also owned and operated “The Country Closet” in Abbeville,...
Michael "Mike" Allen Smith
Jan 26, 2025
Mike Smith, 60, of Arrington, passed away on January 26th.
Mike was born in Morenci, MI to Harold A. Smith and Sandra K. Dominique in August of 1964. Mike grew up in Deerfield, MI. In his youth he showed calves through 4H from 10 years old until his high school graduation and loved to share stories from all those years at...
Anne Trabue Rutherford
Jan 26, 2025
Anne Trabue Rutherford died January 26, 2025. She was 101. She was preceded in death by her parents, George O’Bryan Trabue and Harriette Morton Baugh Trabue, her brother, George O’Bryan Trabue Jr., sister Lucinda Bryan Trabue Jamison and grandson Samuel Justin Street.
Anne was a proud descendant of three of the area’s pioneering families—Trabue, Baugh and Nichol. Two ancestors served as...
William Marion Hay
Jan 26, 2025
William Marion “Bubba” Hay, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away January 26, 2025. Bubba was a native of Williamson County, TN and graduated from Franklin High School. His career began in the walking horse industry by training horses and a farrier. His love for horses and his influence by John Fowlkes at the Percy Warner Riding Academy led him...
Charles William Brown
Jan 25, 2025
Charles William Brown, better known as “Billy”, died on January 25, 2025 at the age of 89. Billy was born on June 30, 1935 in Franklin, Tennessee. He loved music, cars, and above all his family. He played the guitar and banjo and sang in the church choir (Johnson’s Chapel). Billy worked with his father, Wilson, at Wilson Brown and...
Marilyn K. Byrd
Jan 25, 2025
Marilyn K. Byrd, age 78 of Springfield, TN passed away on January 25, 2025 in Nashville, TN. She was born in Allen Park, MI to the late Edgar and LeaVerne Burton. Marilyn dedicated 45 years working in the medical transcription field. She was a proud U.S. Navy spouse to her husband Michael. In her free time, she loved line dancing...
Billy Lee Williams
Jan 24, 2025
Billy Lee Williams, a retired truck driver with over 40 years of dedicated service at Kroger, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. As a remarkable member of his community, Billy was not only known for his longstanding career but also for his outstanding skills as a baseball player and his love for golf, embracing the joy...
Lipsy Ray Arnold, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Lipsy Raymond “Ray” Arnold, Jr., a passionate and dedicated individual, left this world on January 23, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on August 11, 1956, and spent his formative years traveling the globe as a military child, attending elementary school in Germany and high school in Italy. This unique upbringing enriched his worldview and instilled in...
Jerry Wayne Marshall
Jan 22, 2025
Jerry Wayne Marshall, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away January 22, 2025. Preceded in death by son, Scott Allen Marshall and parents, William and Edith Henson Marshall. Survived by: wife of 58 years, Glenda Taylor Marshall; sister, Wanda McCarter; grandchildren, Payne and Carter Marshall and other loving family members. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, February 1,...
John Ronald Bramblett
Jan 22, 2025
John Ronald Bramblett, 92, of Franklin passed away January 22, 2025, after a long, honorable, purposeful life. John was born March 16, 1932, in Nashville TN to Curry and Thelma Bramblett.
John was part of the Army Security Agency stationed in Frankfort Germany. To be a part of the ASA you must be of excellent character and discretion and of unquestionable...
Joseph Henry "Joe" Shore
Jan 21, 2025
Joseph Henry "Joe" Shore, beloved father, brother, and uncle, gracefully departed this life on January 21, 2025, at the age of 66 in Nashville, TN. Born on August 7, 1958, in Winston Salem, NC to the late John & Jewell Shore. Joe's warmth and humor reverberated throughout his life, leaving an indelible mark on those who had the pleasure of...
Jo Ann Whidby King
Jan 21, 2025
Jo Ann Whidby King, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away January 21, 2025. Native of Williamson County, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, Nana and was a talented singer. She was a member of Garrison United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Glenn King; son, Jason King and parents, James and Mattie Lou Anderson...
Anita Jane Smithson
Jan 21, 2025
Anita Jane Smithson, a beloved member of her community, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Columbia, TN, at the age of 69. Born on September 21, 1955, in Franklin, TN, Anita lived her life with a passion for providing care and service to others, particularly in her career as a self-employed cleaning professional. She dedicated herself to her work,...
Stella Harriett George
Jan 20, 2025
Stella Harriett George, age 78, of Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. She was born December 4, 1946, to the late Powell and Edith Wells.
A beloved mother, sister and aunt. Stella was a Christian lady with a beautiful soul and gentle spirit who loved everyone she met. She had a passion for animals, the outdoors, reading, and sports....
Deborah "Debbie" King Roberson
Jan 20, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” King Roberson, age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away January 20, 2025. She was born August 24, 1956 in Franklin to the late Viola Noland and Lawrence King. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Danny King. She is survived by her children Shannon Pratt. Johnathan Roberson, Joseph (Misty) Roberson; grandchildren Ashley...
Dolly Betsy Acosta de Aguayo
Jan 20, 2025
Dolly Aguayo, age 93, transitioned from this life to heaven on January 20, 2025. Dolly was born on February 6, 1931, in Yurimaguas, Estado Loreto, Peru. She moved at a young age to Caracas, Venezuela, where she worked as an executive secretary for the Peruvian Embassy. She married Percy Aguayo. From this marriage she had a daughter and a son....
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