Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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John Walline
Dec 3, 2021
John Thomas Walline, age 61 of Franklin, TN passed away December 3, 2021. He was born August 25, 1960, in Moline, IL to the late John R Walline & Machele Walline Heide.
John Graduated from Dundee Community High School in 1978 in Dundee, Illinois. In 1982 John Graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of...
Sarah Scott
Dec 3, 2021
Sarah Nell Scott, age 81, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away December 3, 2021. Preceded in death by, parents, Pink Levi and Sarah Della Anglin Rayburn, brother, R.V. Rayburn, sisters, Mazie Wiginton and Margie Ree Forsthoefel. She is survived by, husband of 62 years, Glenn R. Scott, son, Steve (Heather) Scott, daughters, Lori Scott (Keith) Crews, Suzi Scott (Rick)...
Florence Hanewinckel
Dec 3, 2021
Florence Cecilia Hanewinckel (also known as “Pete”), age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away December 3, 2021. She was born in Long Beach, CA to the late William & Alice Southward. Florence graduated from Long Beach Poly High School in 1946, married Lowell on August 16, 1946, and remained in Long Beach, CA until 2005 when they moved to...
Timothy Powers
Dec 2, 2021
Timothy S. Powers, 62 of Spring Hill, TN, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. Following a long, courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. A memorial service was held on December 11, 2021 at Fellowship Bible Church, Franklin, TN. with a private burial at Beaver Cemetery in Beaver, PA. A faithful husband and loving...
Shirley Cook
Nov 30, 2021
Shirley Ann " Shan" Cook, was born Shirley Ann Lauzier on November 13, 1922 in Culver City, California, the only child of Ernest William Lauzier and Lucile Broxon Lauzier. She grew up in Los Angeles, spending her happiest days with her Broxon cousins in Monrovia, California.
In 1943, Shan met Lt. Bertram E. "Bert" Cook, USMC, at...
Andrew "AC" Hepler, JR.
Nov 30, 2021
Andrew Clarence “A C” Hepler, Jr., age 83, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on November 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. A C was employed 45 years with H.E. Parmer Roofing Company. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew Clarence Hepler, Sr. and Verna Lynn Hepler; son, Richard Wayne Hepler; grandson, Christopher Hepler; granddaughter, Holly Marie Hepler. Survived...
Robert Crafton
Nov 29, 2021
Mr. Robert Allen Crafton, “RIP” age 69 of Spring Hill, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Williamson Medical Center.
Born November 18, 1952, to the late Charles Robert Crafton and the late Dimi Leona White Crafton.
Robert enjoyed being with his family and friends, cooking, fishing, raising show roosters...
Claudine Whitely
Nov 29, 2021
Claudine Martin Whitely, age 89, of Williamson County, Tennessee, passed away on November 29, 2021 in Charleston, SC. Preceded in death by, parents, Alfred and Gladys Sullivan Martin; husband, George Whitely, Jr.; daughters, Deborah Whitely and Joanne Booth. Survived by, daughter, Mary Kathryn Whitely; sister, Jean Falkowski; grandchildren, Michael (Yadira) Booth, David (Brigita) Booth and Brian Booth; great grandchildren,...
Deborah Caldwell
Nov 28, 2021
Deborah Colleen Caldwell “Debbie” went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2021. Debbie served the Lord for many years and has left a lasting impression with everyone she encountered. Her greatest treasure was her family and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Debbie and Ronnie traveled the world ministering to children for many years...
Douglas "Doug" De Yong
Nov 28, 2021
Douglas Franklin “Doug” De Yong, 59, of Antioch, TN, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday November 28, 2021. Doug was born on September 19, 1962, in East Stroudsburg, PA. He graduated from Franklin High School. He went on to earn his Bachelors Degree at MTSU and a Masters at the University of Kentucky. Doug was...
Michael Cobb
Nov 27, 2021
Michael William Cobb of Franklin, TN
born November 21, 1981 ~ death November 27, 2021
Proceeded in death by son, Julyian Michael Cobb; grandparents, Elmer & Orbie Cobb on Indian Mound, TN, Clarence & Roselene Cruse of Dover, TN & nephew, Jacob William Pratt.
Survived by Wife Ashley Cobb, sons, Michael Cobb, Jesse...
Marie Watson
Nov 27, 2021
Marie Farmer Watson, age 100, of Morehead City, NC, passed away November 27, 2021. She lived many years in Kinston and Greenville, NC. She worked for Dupont for 20 plus years at the Kinston plant in the research laboratory. After retiring she resided in the Brandywine Bay community of Morehead City, NC. She was preceded in death by parents,...
Betty Jean (Rhodes) Robinson
Nov 25, 2021
Betty Jean (Rhodes) Robinson, 88, went to be with our Lord on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021. She passed away peacefully rejoicing the Lord at her Melody Mountain home in Franklin, Tennessee.
Betty Jean was born June 1933, in Hyden, Kentucky to General Dewey Rhodes and Annie Gray. StepMother, Mahala Asher Rhodes.
Betty Jean developed...
Rena Odell Skinner Beard
Nov 24, 2021
Rena Odell Skinner Beard, age 82, from Williamson County, Tennessee, passed away on November 24, 2021. She was a hairstylist for 21 years at Harpeth Terrace Nursing Home. Rena loved to do home projects, loved her family, and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by, parents, Addie Mae Hinson, and Oscar Thomas Skinner, siblings, Naoli Harper, Albert Skinner...
Doyle Smith
Nov 24, 2021
Doyle Rayvon Smith, age 76, passed away on November 24, 2021. He was born to the late Clarence Oliver Smith and Fern Hazel Dirks on November 10, 1945, in Great Bend, Kansas. He grew up working on the family farm in western Kansas and attended Bethel College for two years, where he met his wife, Janice. After transferring to...
Joshua Lane
Nov 24, 2021
Joshua (Josh) Dakota Lane, age 28 of Franklin, TN passed away on November 24th, 2021. He was a 2011 graduate of Middle College in Franklin. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, and loyal friend. Josh never met a stranger and loved to have a good time. Anyone that truly knew him also knew he had a big heart...
Donald King
Nov 21, 2021
Donald Ray King, age 75 of Brentwood, TN passed away November 21, 2021. He was born in Monroe, NC to the late Zebulon & Mildred King. He is preceded in death by his brother, Larry King and sister, Marie Smothers. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rebecca Lynn King; daughter, Lynette King; brothers, ZD King and...
Thomas Beard
Nov 21, 2021
Thomas Gilbert Beard, age 88 of Eagleville, TN passed away at his residence of more than 45 years. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late J.D. and Ruby White Beard. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Chapman Beard; brothers, W.H., Harry and George Beard; sisters, Catherine Beard Gaskill, Cynthia Beard Ford and Carylon...
Christopher McWhorter
Nov 20, 2021
Christopher Kent McWhorter, age 57 of Columbia, TN passed away November 20, 2021. He was born in Nashville, TN. Chris was a loving father, husband, brother, son, and friend. He loved his family fiercely. He was a man of faith, leading many to Jesus Christ. He took part in local missions as well as mission trips to Kenya, Ecuador,...
Wesley Don Ratcliff
Nov 20, 2021
Wesley Don Ratcliff, also known as “Chief” and “Big Daddy,” of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on November 20, 2021, after 86 years of living life to the fullest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley H. Ratcliff and Corinne Renois Ratcliff, his sister, Melba Crow, and his beloved wife of 64 years, Delores Cecil Ratcliff. He is...
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