Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Virginia Gail Callis
Aug 4, 2026
Virginia Gail Callis, age 75 of Lafayette, TN passed away August 4, 2026. She was born in White House, TN to the late Hardy and Lola Morgan.
Virginia will be remembered as a compassionate, selfless, and loving mother and granny who always put the needs of others before her own. Her greatest joy in life was caring for her family and...
William "Billy" Burr Stinson
Aug 4, 2026
William “Billy” Burr Stinson, of Columbia, Tennessee, was born on January 9, 1932, and passed away on August 4, 2026 at the age of 94. Billy grew up in Franklin and attended Hillsboro High School, where he was a standout basketball player. He proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. Throughout his working life, Billy...
Walter Kenneth "Kenny" Yowell
Aug 3, 2026
Walter Kenneth “Kenny” Yowell, age 71 of Lynnville, TN passed away August 3, 2026. He was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Forrest and Jewell Yowell.
Kenny graduated from Jones High School in Lynnville, TN. He retired from Nashville Machine where he worked for 20 years as an elevator mechanic. He enjoyed gardening and collecting knives.
He is survived by...
Charles "Al" Albert Emerson
Aug 3, 2026
Charles “Al” Albert Emerson age 81 of Brentwood, passed away Monday August 3, 2026. He was born in Rockford, Illinois to the late Otto and Hazel Emerson. He loved the Lord, loved his "girls", and loved volunteering and serving other people. Al worked for over 40 years as a project and applications engineer before retiring from a "job that he...
Catelyn Sabrina Melton
Aug 1, 2026
Catelyn Sabrina Melton, 22, of Franklin, TN, unexpectedly passed away on August 1, 2026. Sabrina is survived by her father, William (Melissa) Melton; mother, Angelina Foster; siblings Phillip (Alexandria) Melton, Grey Melton, Grayson Herrmann, Addison Herrmann, Noah Herrmann, and Harper Melton; grandparents, Anneta (Allan) Deal, Irma Melton ; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by...
Joseph Caldwell Street
Jul 30, 2026
Joseph Caldwell Street, age 77 of Franklin, TN passed away July 30, 2026, in Nashville, TN.
Joe was a Tennessee native, born in Chattanooga in 1948. He left there at age 14 to travel the United States for his father's work during the years leading up to his graduation from East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC, in 1966.
That fall, Joe...
Julie Maddox Cain
Jul 25, 2026
Julie Maddox Cain, 74, passed away on July 25, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee. Julie was born in Johnson City, Tennessee. She married John W. Cain, II on October 29, 1988, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from East Tennessee State University with a B.S. in Psychology, then she continued her education at Middle Tennessee State University where she received an...
Peggy Marie Martin
Jul 25, 2026
PEGGY MARIE CLARK MARTIN, born: 10/19/1944, in Giles County, TN and resided in Williamson County, TN She passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by family from an extended illness. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Ernest Farris Martin, parents Daniel Archie & Gracie Margaret Bolton Clark both of Williamson County. Sisters: Linda Martin & Elizabeth Ford. Brothers,...
H.K. "Ken" Reed
Jul 24, 2026
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of H.K. “Ken” Reed on July 24, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend. He was born in Gadsden, AL. After high school graduation in 1970, he left Gadsden and joined the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Ceremonial Honor Guard in...
Debbie Ann Marquez
Jul 22, 2026
Debbie Marquez, born July 5, 1966, in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on July 22, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was 60 years old. Debbie split her time between Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Franklin, Tennessee, filling both places with the warmth, laughter, and love that defined her every single day.
Debbie was, quite simply,...
Frank James Barscz
Jul 21, 2026
Frank James Barscz, age 73, of Smyrna, TN, passed away July 21, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN, after a long illness. He was born October 13, 1952 in Oil City, PA to the late Casimir John Barscz, Sr. and Evelyn Stanley Barscz.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Frank met the love of his life while they were in high school. His career eventually brought...
Georgette Kozuch Arena
Jul 19, 2026
Georgette Kozuch Arena, 62, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on July 19, 2026, alongside her devoted and loving partner, Stephen Lindstrom. While her loss leaves an immeasurable hole in the lives of those who loved her, Georgette will be remembered for the joy, laughter, kindness, and genuine warmth she brought to the people around her.
Georgette was born on December 20,...
Stephen "Steve" Alan Lindstrom
Jul 19, 2026
Stephen (Steve) Alan Lindstrom, humanitarian and fierce advocate for the unhoused, dies at 79
Stephen Alan Lindstrom, 79, a humanitarian and retired health care executive who later reinvented himself as a teacher and as fierce advocate for the unhoused, died July 19, 2026, near his home in Franklin, Tennessee. His longtime partner, Georgette Arena, 62, was killed alongside him.
Steve was born...
Barbara Joan Smith
Jul 19, 2026
Barbara Joan Smith, 92, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of volunteering and joy that will forever be cherished by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Born in 1933 in New Orleans, she graduated from Adamson High School in Dallas, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington before...
Trever Andrew White
Jul 18, 2026
Trever Andrew White, age 28, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on July 18, 2026. Born in Nashville, TN, Trever was the son of Kimberly Rowlen-White and Nathan White.
Trever was artistic and creative. He loved drawing, listening to music, graffiti, and skateboarding. He enjoyed expressing himself through his artwork and lived life with curiosity and passion. He also had a...
Willie Carlene Anderson
Jul 17, 2026
Carlene W. Anderson was born April 13th, 1949, in Willaimson County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Elisha Allen Cox and the late Velma Gladys Walton Cox. A vibrant and intelligent young lady, she dedicated her life to the medical field. Starting as Candy-striper at the young age of 15, she worked and bridged over to a Licensed...
Adene Whidby Lillard
Jul 14, 2026
Adene Whidby Lillard, age 82 of the Bethesda Community in Williamson County, TN passed away July 14, 2026. Adene was a native of Williamson County and graduated from school at Hillsboro High School. She worked for Ben Franklin 5 & 10 Store in downtown Franklin. She opened her home and cared for many children of the Bethesda Community where she...
Gregory James Meisch
Jul 13, 2026
Gregory James Meisch, lovingly known as Greg, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee. Born on March 17, 1949, in Winona, Minnesota, Greg’s life was one of deep-rooted devotion—to his family, his friends, and every community blessed by his presence.
Through his 77 years, Greg’s kindness, warmth, and steadfastness touched everyone he met. He is survived by his...
Danny Robert Waltchack
Jul 11, 2026
Daniel Robert Waltchack, 79, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His family is deeply grateful to the physicians, nurses, and staff at Alive Hospice for the extraordinary compassion and care they provided during his final days. Dan was born on October 24, 1947, in Joliet, Illinois, to Joseph and Jacqueline Waltchack, who preceded...
Sarah Robinson Whitten
Jul 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sarah Robinson Whitten February 6, 1939 – July 10, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Sarah “Grand” Whitten —a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, faithful Christian, and friend whose kindness, strength, and generosity left the world a better place.
Born on February 6, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Sarah was a true Southern...
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