Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Jessie Trice "Ma Jessie" Bennett
Dec 30, 2021
Jessie Trice “Ma Jessie” Bennett, age 88 of Cross Keys Community, TN passed away December 30, 2021. Devoted to her family and faithful Christian servant. Ma Jessie was mother and friend to many in the community. Her feisty spirit and wit will be sadly missed. Preceded in death by husband of 69 years, Charles Davis “Charlie” Bennett; daughter, Connie...
George Ryan
Dec 30, 2021
George McCord “Mac” Ryan, age 71 of Grand Rivers, KY passed away December 30, 2021. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late George & Dorothy Ryan. He was an insulator with Local 86 Heat and Frost Insulators in Nashville, TN. Mac is survived by his wife of 8 years, Kyla Adams Parks of Grand Rivers, KY; son,...
Margaret Layne
Dec 30, 2021
Margaret Dozier Layne, age 97, passed away on December 30, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Clark Layne; her sisters, Louise Bowden and Dorothy Brandon. She is survived by her loving sons, John Richard Layne and his wife Sara, Larry Clark Layne and his wife Ann; four beloved grandchildren and numerous cherished great-grandchildren. Visitation will...
Martha Cognata
Dec 29, 2021
Martha (“Marty”) J. Cognata, 84, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on December 29, 2021 in Franklin, Tennessee. “Marty”, as Martha preferred to be called, was born in Canton, Ohio to Dana (“Jean”) and Reuben (“Al”) DeVolt on January 1, 1937. She went to school at Timken Highschool. Marty married Larry Cognata on December 21, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio. She...
Marika Catafygiotu
Dec 29, 2021
Marika Diane Catafygiotu - Obituary
Marika Diane Catafygiotu, age 67, departed this life on December 29,2021. She was born in Smithfield, NC and was a resident of Rutherford County, TN. She lived for years in Plainfield, IL and attended college at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL where she received degrees in education and psychology.
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Perry Mitchell, Jr.
Dec 29, 2021
Perry Kenneth Mitchell, Jr., age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was known by most as “Ken” and was born on May 11, 1941 in Astoria, Oregon to the late Perry, Sr. and Ruth Rasmus Mitchell. After eight years, he moved to Albany Oregon, until attending and graduating from...
Stacey Warwick
Dec 28, 2021
Our beloved father, son, brother, and friend, Stacey Warwick, passed suddenly on December 28, 2021.
A Celebration of Life ceremony is currently being planned and will take place in the near future. Information about this gathering will be coming soon.
Some of you have reached out and asked how you can help during this time....
Beverly Johnson
Dec 28, 2021
Beverly Sue (Hutchings) Johnson, age 77, of Nashville, Tennessee, embarked on her final journey on December 28, 2021. She was surrounded by her family as she passed away peacefully, departing this earth to live for all eternity in the glorious presence of our Lord. Words overflow like a fount, yet are woefully lacking, to adequately describe our BeBe –...
Thonda Jones
Dec 28, 2021
THONDA LEE JONES, passed away on December 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Tony Pentecost. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Garry Jones; her beloved children, Jacob Jones, Brittney Goldstein and her husband Michael; cherished grandchildren, Nolan and Owen Goldstein; dear mother and father, Linda and Eddie...
Doris Elizabeth Huff
Dec 28, 2021
Doris Elizabeth Wall Huff, age 94 of Columbia, TN passed away December 28, 2021. Born in Maury County, TN to the late Robert Lee and Christine Priest Wall. Doris raised her family in the Thompson Station, TN area and later moved to Columbia, TN where she has spent the last twenty-four years. She was a bookkeeper with Williamson County...
Austin Isenberger
Dec 27, 2021
Austin “Ike” Robert Isenberger, age 79 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Ike was born in Harrisburg, PA on January 20, 1942, son of the late Robert & Janet Isenberger.
Ike was an honored Air Force veteran, then after a 30...
Steven Wright
Dec 27, 2021
Steven Ray Wright, age 56 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away December 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Billy & LaVerne Wright. When he wasn’t restoring antique cars and tractors, he enjoyed joking around and sharing his witticisms (or Wright-isms) with his many friends and family. He...
James Albert "Jab" Beard, Sr.
Dec 27, 2021
James Albert “Jab” Beard, Sr., age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away December 27, 2021. Jab was born in Williamson County, TN and worked for several years in general maintenance with Battle Ground Academy. He was an avid coon hunter and enjoyed repairing lawnmowers. Survived by: wife, Rebecca Logan Beard; son, James A. Jr. (Debbie) Beard; daughters, Brenda B....
Jack Hensley
Dec 27, 2021
Jack Douglas Hensley, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 27, 2021. Jack was born on August 22, 1932, to the late William Henry “Hank” and Syble Scarborough Hensley. Born in Fort Cobb, OK, the family settled in Drumright, OK where he excelled in basketball at Drumright High School. He received a full basketball scholarship to Tulsa...
Gladys King
Dec 26, 2021
Gladys Shadow King, age 94 of Brentwood, TN passed away December 26, 2021. Gladys was born in Winchester, TN to the late John Washington and Kathryn Williams Shadow. She was a retired teacher from Two Rivers Jr. High with fourteen years of service. Member of Brentwood First Presbyterian Church. Former member of the Ladies of the Hermitage. Preceded in...
Gloria Morse
Dec 26, 2021
Gloria Jean Richards Morse Bolton, age 90 of Brentwood, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
Gloria was born in Pinson, TN on June 30, 1931, daughter of the late Willie Lee & Mary Taylor Richards. Gloria graduated from high school and went on to earn coursework towards a business associates...
Joanne Parkinson
Dec 26, 2021
JOANNE PARKINSON, 75 of Brentwood, TN passed away on December 26, 2021 in Franklin, TN. Joanne was born in Philadelphia, PA to Albert and Marie Parkinson on 02/05/1946. Joanne enjoyed golfing and bowling. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert and Marie Parkinson and brother Thomas. She is survived by brother Robert Sr. (Gail) and sister Linda,...
Kathryn Leonard
Dec 26, 2021
Kathryn Elaine "Kathy" Rainey Leonard, age 69, claimed her victory over prolonged illness and sprinted unencumbered into the arms of her Savior on December 26, 2021, surrounded by loving family and devoted caregivers. After a lengthy battle with a cruel neurodegenerative disease, she "finished the race and completed the task the Lord Jesus had given her - the task...
Dorris Nathan Spalding
Dec 25, 2021
Dorris Nathan Spalding was born on May 24, 1939 and died on December 25, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Marisa Jo Spalding, son David Spalding (Kim), Bonus daughters, Marcella Dante, Janet Dies (Tim), Lisa Gregory (Johnny). Grandchildren, Dustin (Jessica) Lauren (Ernest), Heather, Shannon (Ryan), Morgan (Tee) Joshua (Andrea). Great grandchildren, Zuri, Clarisa, Amado, Emma, Cooper, Ruthie, Forrest...
James Long
Dec 24, 2021
James Nathan Long, 70, of Franklin, TN, died December 24, 2021.
Graveside service and internment on January 5, 2022 at Mt. Olivet cemetery. He was preceded in death by mother Beth Long and son Bill Long. He is survived by his father Bill Long, brother Gregg, sister Anna, granddaughter Emily, loving stepchildren, friends and family.
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