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Richard Isaac Irwin

Richard Isaac Irwin

Aug 15, 2025

Richard Isaac Irwin, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at West Meade Care Center in Nashville. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter Grant Irwin and the late Florina Rader Irwin, being the 9th of 14 children overall, and was the 5th of 8 boys. He spent more than 40...

Barbara Helen Duell

Barbara Helen Duell

Aug 14, 2025

Barbara “Barbi” Helen Duell, age 69, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 14, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado, to Elaine Johnson Duell and the late Herbert H. Duell. Barbi was a cherished member of the Brentwood Baptist Deaf Church.

Barbi’s gentle spirit and joyful heart touched everyone who knew her....

Franklin Dee Bracey

Franklin Dee Bracey

Aug 12, 2025

Franklin Dee Bracey, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at NHC Cool Springs. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, and longtime Franklin resident, he was the son of the late Charles Richard Bracey and the late Lela Maude Felts Bracey, being the 10th of 13 children. He spent his career in the printing industry, retiring from the former...

Morgan Lea Baine

Morgan Lea Baine

Aug 12, 2025

Hundreds in Nashville's substance abuse recovery community are grieving the sudden death of 32-year-old Morgan Baine, who helped launch treatment programs and advocated for women facing addiction for the last five years.

Morgan Lea Baine — program director for nonprofit Healing Housing residential recovery for women and owner of her own 10-bed women's sober living house — died Aug. 12 at...

Robert Bilbro Andrews

Robert Bilbro Andrews

Aug 12, 2025

Robert "Bob" Bilbro Andrews, born on July 19, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. He leaves behind a legacy marked by love, dedication, and a passion for life that resonated with everyone he encountered.

Bob pursued his education at Tennessee Tech, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. His professional journey was...

Hiram Pierce Baldwin

Hiram Pierce Baldwin

Aug 11, 2025

Hiram Pierce Baldwin, age 84, of Arrington, TN passed away August 11, 2025 at his home. He was born in Roanoke, AL to the late William and Lillian Baldwin.

Born with a servant’s heart and a quick mind, Pierce lived a full life marked by faith, hard work, and love for those around him. A proud veteran of the United States...

Chuck Henry Girard

Chuck Henry Girard

Aug 11, 2025

Chuck Girard, singer, songwriter, recording artist, worship leader, and one of the founding pioneers of Contemporary Christian Music, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, after a battle with stage 4 cancer. He was 81 and was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.

Born in Los Angeles on August 27, 1943, Girard was raised in California began his music...

Rodger Chriesman Cotton

Rodger Chriesman Cotton

Aug 8, 2025

Rodger Chriesman Cotton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 98 in Franklin, Tennessee, on August 8, 2025. Born on July 20, 1927, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of Walter Patton Cotton and Kathryn Hatcher Cotton.

Rodger's life was characterized by his dedication to both his family and his work. He spent...

Shannon Ann Overby

Shannon Ann Overby

Aug 8, 2025

Shannon Ann Overby, born May 19, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 71. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and best friend, Shannon’s warmth and unwavering spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

As a dedicated Registered Nurse, Shannon lovingly cared for countless patients throughout her distinguished...

Martin Lee Stillings

Martin Lee Stillings

Aug 4, 2025

Martin Lee Stillings, of Hot Spring, AR and Franklin, TN, passed into Heaven on Monday, August 4th, 2025, in Franklin after a long illness. Martin was pre-deceased by his parents, Francis A. Stillings and Kathryn V. Stillings, and his wife of 67 years, Barbara Ann Stillings. Surviving are sons Paul Stillings of Monroe, LA, Tim (Melissa) Stillings of Franklin, TN,...

Gabriela Elisa Tinoco Sanchez

Gabriela Elisa Tinoco Sanchez

Aug 4, 2025

Gabriela Elisa Tinoco Sanchez, age 47 of Spring Hill, TN passed away August 4, 2025. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico. She received her master’s degree from the Instituto Tecnologico de Monterey, Gabriela worked as Financial Services Coordinator with St. Philip Catholic Church.

Throughout her life, Gabriela was a devoted servant of God, finding her greatest joy in faith and...

Lois H. Becker

Lois H. Becker

Aug 3, 2025

Lois H. Becker, age 97, lovingly known to her grandchildren as “Grammy”, of Franklin, TN, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 3, 2025 with family by her side. She also formerly resided in Dorseyville, PA and Port St. Lucie, FL. 

Lois was born on April 30, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA to Harry and Hilda Kleinfelder. In addition to...

Lola Elise Moss Givens

Lola Elise Moss Givens

Aug 3, 2025

Lola Elise Moss Givens, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away August 3, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Harold E. Givens; parents, Joe Austin and Noy Alberta Oakley Moss; brother, Calvin Perry “Pete” Moss; sisters, Jewell Marie Pedigo and Juanita Davenport. Survived by: son, Ross E. (Kathy) Givens; daughter, Amy Elizabeth Givens; grandchildren, Rachael Anne Givens and Benjamin Ross...

Robert "Bob" Lowell Walter

Robert "Bob" Lowell Walter

Aug 3, 2025

Robert “Bob” L. Walter died on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born on May 1, 1931 in Brownfield, IL. After serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University. He graduated from Cumberland Law School in Lebanon, TN where he was President of his class. It was there that he met Judith, his wife of 64...

James "Jim" Spencer Buford

James "Jim" Spencer Buford

Aug 1, 2025

James (Jim) Spencer Buford, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away August 1, 2025. He was born in Bells, TN to the late Kermit and Hester Pearson Buford.

Jim was a retired Master Gunnery Sergeant with the United States Marine Corp, and served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. While serving in the military, Jim lived in Southern, CA and...

Hattie Louise Tidwell Bates

Hattie Louise Tidwell Bates

Jul 29, 2025

Hattie Louise Tidwell Bates, age 84 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away July 29, 2025. Louise was born in Hickman County, TN to the late George Elmon and Ruby Alline Dedman Tidwell.

Louise married Norman Barry Bates on December 31, 1958 and together they forged a blessed, loving and full life. Louise was the Director of the American Red Cross of...

Terry Edmondson Primm

Terry Edmondson Primm

Jul 29, 2025

Terry Edmondson Primm, age 74 of Brentwood, TN, passed away July 29, 2025. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late William “Bill” Hayden Primm, Jr. & Opal Johnson Primm. Terry was a 1969 graduate of Franklin High School. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Terry spent his career in sales, mainly in the...

McMitchen Dean Kirby

McMitchen Dean Kirby

Jul 28, 2025

McMitchen “Dean” Kirby, age 88, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on July 28, 2025.

Dean was born in Sparta, Tennessee, to the late William Floyd and Vallie Judd Kirby. A hardworking man with a passion for cars, he was the proud owner and operator of Kirby Texaco for many years. What began as a job quickly became a lifelong hobby—he could...

Wayne Bryant

Wayne Bryant

Jul 28, 2025

Wayne Bryant, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on December 16, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida, Wayne dedicated his life to his career as an industrial machinist and proudly served in the Army, embodying the values of dedication and service.

A passionate traveler, Wayne spent many joyful...

Sadler Creighton Overton

Sadler Creighton Overton

Jul 26, 2025

Sadler Creighton Overton, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, brother-in-law and friend, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2025. He was born on November 26, 2004, in Nashville, TN, to Randy and Rachel Overton and was brother to Sydney, Sutton, Sadie, Simms and Sully. Sadler graduated from Franklin Christian Academy and went on to pursue his dream...