Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Henry Gregory Davis, Sr.
Jun 17, 2026
Henry Gregory Davis, Sr., age 96, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, after a long and well-lived life. Born on April 18, 1930, in Smyrna, Tennessee, he grew up in rural Rutherford County. He attended Clemson University, the University of Tennessee, and Middle Tennessee State University, where he earned a degree in Industrial Engineering. He proudly...
Janice Mallory Adams
Jun 17, 2026
Janice Mallory Adams was many things: a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her earthly life was perfected and fulfilled on June 17, 2026, when she found eternal peace and joy in Heaven.
Born in 1938 in Paris, Kentucky, Jan was the only daughter of Joe and Wilma Mallory and the sister of Michael “Mike” and William “Johnny”...
Michael Wilson Granstaff
Jun 17, 2026
Michael Granstaff, age 51, passed away peacefully at home after a fierce and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Carthage, Tennessee, Michael grew up in Lebanon and spent most of his adult life in Franklin, Tennessee where for twenty years he shared a life of love, laughter, unwavering partnership, and faith with his wife, Rebecca. Their happy place was Pensacola...
Barbara Ann Jakubczak
Jun 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Jakubczak, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away June 16, 2026. She was born in Bay City, MI to the late Al and Angie Majchrzak. Barbara retired from Walmart where she worked in customer service for over 20 years. Barb was a people-person who enjoyed fishing in her spare time, being around all of her family and loved...
Herman Lynn Wallace
Jun 16, 2026
Herman Lynn Wallace, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and respected business owner, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 17, 1951, in Dover, Tennessee, Herman lived a life marked by dedication, faith, and service to others.
Herman was the proud owner and operator of American Heating and Cooling for...
Janet Sarah Zettlemoyer
Jun 15, 2026
Janet Zettlemoyer, 86, of Tawas City, Michigan, passed peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee. She was welcomed into God’s presence, riding on with the same perseverance and strength of spirit that defined her life.
Janet was born on May 2, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to James and Clementine (DePauw) Zettlemoyer. She attended Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic High School...
Mattie Sue House
Jun 14, 2026
Mattie Sue House, affectionately known as Sue, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Born Mattie Sue Roberson on April 1, 1941, in Franklin, Tennessee, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.
Sue dedicated many years serving Williamson County Schools as a Special Education school bus driver and assistant. Her role was...
Sylvia Katie King
Jun 14, 2026
Sylvia Katie King, affectionately known as Katie, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born Sylvia Katie Osborne on April 11, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee, she was a cherished member of her community and family, leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication, warmth, and love.
Katie devoted much of her life to serving the children of Williamson County Schools...
Raymond Edward Vaughn
Jun 14, 2026
Raymond Edward Vaughn, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away June 14, 2026. Raymond was a native of Williamson County, TN. He was a graduate of Franklin High School where he won the Golden Glove Award. He was a retired owner and operator of Music City Disposal. He loved raising his garden and he worked tirelessly on making sure it...
James Walter "Jimmy" King III
Jun 14, 2026
James Walter “Jimmy” King, III, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away June 14, 2026. Jimmy was born on May 8, 1932 in Franklin, TN. He attended Franklin Grammar School and was a Battle Ground Academy graduate in 1950. From 1951 to 1955, Airman First Class King dedicated himself to serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War....
Alice Fay Guillott
Jun 12, 2026
Alice Fay (Prentice) Guillott, in the morning hours of June 12, 2026, you slipped away from us at the age of 82. Your death was anticipated but we had hoped for just a little more time with you.
As daughter of a sharecropper, born in Atoka, OK, on June 9, 1944, you came from humble beginnings, working in the cotton fields...
Shirley Ann Murphy
Jun 12, 2026
Shirley Ann Murphy, a beloved member of the community and devoted owner and operator of Shirley's Hair Salon, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Fairview, Tennessee. Born on March 21, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, Shirley’s life spanned over 86 years of warmth, creativity, and kindness.
Shirley was a cherished member of Grace Church where she found spiritual solace and...
Mildred Christine Slaughter
Jun 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mildred Christine Slaughter
Christine Slaughter, born February 12, 1934, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. Surrounded by love, she passed peacefully with her three daughters at her bedside.
Christine lived a life marked by service, faith and devotion to her family. For more than forty years, she served...
Ella June Lynch
Jun 11, 2026
Ella June Lynch, age 25 of Franklin, TN passed away June 11, 2026. Ella June was born in Chattanooga, TN.
Ella lived her life with a vibrant spirit that lit up every room she entered. She had a deep love for working with children and found joy in helping them learn, grow and make a mess. She also had a special...
Mary Sue Birks
Jun 8, 2026
Mary Sue Birks, affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Mary Sue Basford on March 29, 1940, Sue lived a full and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family and a passion for the simple joys that brought her happiness. Sue's proudest accomplishment was undoubtedly her family,...
Patricia "Pat" Ann White
Jun 8, 2026
Patricia Womble White, age 91 of Brentwood, TN met her Savior face-to-face on June 8, 2026. Born on October 22, 1934 in Memphis, TN, she was the beloved daughter of Dayton and Mildred Brannan Womble. She married David White, the love of her life, in 1956. They were married for 66 years before he passed in 2021. Pat dedicated her...
John Delbert Douglass Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
John D. Douglass, Jr. passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on June 7, 2026. At the age of 99, he had led a life brimming with love, laughter, and southern beats. “J.D.” was born on May 1, 1927 in Oakland, Tennessee to John Delbert Douglass Sr. and Sara Evie Campbell. Growing up in the birthplace of delta blues...
George Daniel Ralls, Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
George Daniel Ralls, Jr., age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away June 6, 2026. George was born in back bedroom at 1118, Inglewood, TN. Attended Dan Mills Elementary and the Issac Litton High School where he played football for a bit. Graduated from Litton in 1958 and still to this day he has lunch once a month with his classmates....
Linda Sue Harris-England
Jun 6, 2026
Linda Sue Harris-England, born in 1947 in Charlotte, Dickson County, Tennessee, passed away in 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and quiet strength.
Linda was the daughter of the late Laura Elizabeth Harris and George Franklin "Frank" Harris. On June 28, 1974, she married the love of her life, Don Wayne England, beginning a partnership built on devotion, respect,...
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