Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Robert "Bob" Andrew Metzger
Sep 20, 2026
Robert Andrew Metzger ("Bob"), of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away on 9/20/2026 after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, dedication, and kindness. Born on May 19, 1968, in Buffalo, New York, Bob lived a life centered on family, friendship, hard work, and caring for others.
Bob was the beloved son of Raymond and Rosemarie Metzger and the...
Thomas V. "Tom" Hoek
Sep 17, 2026
Thomas Vernon Hoek, age 83, of Brentwood, TN passed away September 17, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who lived a life of purpose, faith and devotion. He was born in West Sayville, Long Island, New York, later growing up in Grand Rapids MI, where he attended Calvin College, earning a degree in Economics. He then answered...
Joanie Gwen Walker
Sep 17, 2026
Joanie Gwen Walker, 69, of Franklin, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 17, 2026, passing in her home with family by her side.
Joanie was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Silas and Imogene Church on January 8, 1957, and was a 1975 graduate of Central High School. She later received her bachelor’s degree from...
Teresa Diane Wheeley Locke
Sep 15, 2026
Teresa Wheeley Locke, age 70 of Franklin, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2026. Teresa was a native of Williamson County, TN. She loved her family dearly. She was an earth mother to several people, TeTe to those closest to her, and an amazing caretaker to all. Teresa was a talented singer; she also...
Ina Light
Sep 13, 2026
Ina Friedman Light passed away in Franklin, Tennessee, her home for the past eight years, on September 13, 2026, at age 92. Born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey, Ina graduated from Montclair State University and later earned her master’s degree in education. A talented artist and pianist, she brought creativity and exuberance into everything she did. For over 30...
Starlet Ann Massengale Grimes
Sep 12, 2026
Starlet "Starr" Massengale Grimes ,age 74, of Nolensville, Tennessee passed away peacefully in her family home on September 12, 2026. Born on May 2, 1952, Starr spent her earliest years living in her great-grandmother’s little white house on the banks of Nick's Creek and the New River in the mountains of East Tennessee. She and her family eventually moved to...
Mary Jane Linne Hillstrom
Sep 9, 2026
Mary Jane Linne Hillstrom, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026 in Franklin, Tennessee following a courageous journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia, a rare form of dementia. She died surrounded by the love of her family.
Mary Jane (Mj) was born in Medford, Oregon, to James and Dorothy Linne on March 29, 1951. Her family moved several times while...
Allen Alexander Akin
Sep 9, 2026
Allen Alexander Akin, age 70, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on September 9, 2026.
Allen was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Allen and Orilla Akin. He graduated from Forrest School in Chapel Hill in 1974, where his classmates voted him “Most Likely to Succeed,” a prediction he spent the rest of his life proving right in his own way.
Allen...
Shawn Anton Huber
Sep 6, 2026
Shawn Anton Huber, age 54, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee.
Shawn was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Gary and Roberta Huber. He was a caring husband, a loving father, a loyal brother and son, and a cherished friend to so many. His loss has left an unimaginable void in the lives of everyone who knew and loved...
Alma Sue Cooper James
Sep 5, 2026
Alma Sue Cooper James, age 75 of Chapel Hill, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN, passed away September 5, 2026. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Alton & Sue Bates Cooper. Alma was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School. She went on to work as a human resource manager for Precision Tubular for 25 years and...
William "Bill" Freeman Smith
Sep 1, 2026
William (Bill) Freeman Smith passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 94. A native of Monroe, Louisiana, Bill was born on February 4, 1932, in Bastrop, Louisiana, as his family had been evacuated from Monroe due to the historic Ouachita Parish Flood of 1932. He received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1954, before joining...
Marguerite Smithson Cannon
Sep 1, 2026
Marguerite Smithson Cannon, age 98, died peacefully September 1, 2026 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born March 28, 1928 in Cannon County, TN to Grady Smithson and Elizabeth Odom Smithson. She graduated from Woodbury High School and Tennessee Tech University. She then began her career with the US Agricultural Extension Service in Gainsboro, Cookeville and ultimately...
Linda Sue Mealer
Aug 31, 2026
Linda Sue Mealer, of Fairview, Tennessee, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Fairview, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 10, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee.
Linda will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who shared in her life. She was a member of Leiper’s Fork Church of Christ, a faith...
Jane Orpha Hancock
Aug 30, 2026
Jane Orpha Hancock, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026.
Jane was born on April 9, 1947, in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Wyoming High School in Wyoming, MI and attended Central Bible College in Springfield, MO, graduating in 1971.
After relocating to Ohio, Jane went on to complete her RN requirements at Miami University (Ohio) as well as...
Joe Marshall Cottrell,Sr
Aug 30, 2026
Joe Marshall Cottrell, Sr., 85, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Joe was born on August 26, 1941, in Lester, Alabama, to Oscar and Bessie Cottrell, who preceded him in death. He grew up in Minor Hill, Tennessee, where he graduated from Minor Hill High School. He later attended Middle...
Milton Lee Woodside
Aug 30, 2026
Milton Lee Woodside, age 77, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Born at his family home in Williamson County, TN Milton was the youngest of seven children. He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” and Annie Lee Roberson Woodside; his brothers, Dan Woodside, James Woodside, Charles Woodside, and Johnny Woodside; and his sister,...
Linda Faye Carter
Aug 29, 2026
Linda Faye Carter, age 77, of Columbia, TN, passed away on August 29, 2026, in Nashville, TN.
Linda was born in Franklin, TN, to the late Clyde and Gladys Beasley. She was a feisty, funny, loving, and caring woman who never hesitated to tell you exactly how she felt. She was our Wonder Woman and brought laughter and joy to those...
William Keith Slemp
Aug 28, 2026
Keith Slemp, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 28, 2026, at the age of 74. After an honorable year-long fight against cancer, he spent his final days at home surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 17, 1952, in Johnson City, Tennessee, Keith was the son of Elizabeth (Betty) and Glenn Slemp, who predeceased...
James Charles Maddox
Aug 24, 2026
James Charles Maddox, of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away on August 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 9, 1944, in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.
James will be remembered as a man who found joy in simple pleasures and in the people around him. He loved fishing and was a devoted fan of John Wayne. He also enjoyed...
Jimmie Dee Bennett, III
Aug 23, 2026
Jimmie Dee Bennett, III, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed into the presence of the Lord on August 23, 2026. A lifelong resident of Williamson County, he was a member of the 1969 graduating class of Franklin High School. Affectionally known as “Pop,” Jimmie dearly loved his family and was a big fan of Elvis Presley, model trains and the...
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