Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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William "Bill" John Almon
Jan 15, 2026
Ret. Franklin Fire Captain, William “Bill” John Almon, age 49 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away January 15, 2026 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Captain Almon was diagnosed in late 2023 and retired in April 2025 as the captain of Station 6, located at 1061 Cool Springs Blvd.
Bill was a graduate of Franklin High School and he received...
Harriet Adams Meza
Jan 13, 2026
Harriet Adams Meza - October 26, 1943 – January 13, 2026
Harriet Adams Meza, age 82, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Grafton Adams and the late Sara Poynor Adams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Marilyn Williams and Marita...
Timothy "Tim" Wayne Cartwright
Jan 13, 2026
Timothy "Tim" Wayne Cartwright, born on March 8, 1965, in Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. He was a devoted husband and father, entirely dedicated to his family and cherished the time spent with them. Surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing, Tim leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth,...
Ruth Ann Williams
Jan 13, 2026
Ruth Ann Williams, age 93, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on January 13, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was born January 15, 1932 in Ashland, KY to the late Arthur Freeman McRae and Queen Victoria Davis McRae.
Ann was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose life was centered on family. She was affectionately known by the nickname “Sugar,”...
Kevin James Mattox
Jan 13, 2026
Kevin James Mattox, age 54, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away January 13, 2026. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to his parents, Ann Mattox and James Mattox.
Kevin lived life with deep appreciation for the simple joys that made it meaningful. He loved traveling to both the mountains and the beach. He also loved riding his motorcycle any chance he...
James Luther White
Jan 13, 2026
James Luther White, born on February 10, 1939, in Bedford, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee. He was a loving father, cherished brother, and a devoted friend to many.
James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Leta Faye White. Together, they shared a life filled with love and understanding, leaving behind a legacy that...
Georgia Marie Hall Welch
Jan 12, 2026
Georgia Marie Hall Welch, 97, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, and artist, Georgia’s long and creative life was marked by love, family, and a passion for painting that she carried well into her later years.
Born September 15, 1928 in Madison, she was the daughter of George H. Hall Jr. and Thelma...
James Glen "Jim" Van Hook
Jan 11, 2026
Former Founder and CEO/President of Provident Music and Brentwood Music, and CEO/President of Word Entertainment, James Glen (Jim) Van Hook, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 7, 1941, the first child of Glen and Dorothy Van Hook, in Jackson, Alabama. He grew up in southern Georgia and graduated in 1959 from...
William "Bill" Rex Reece
Jan 8, 2026
From the day Bill Reece made Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior in 1982, he found a peace, love, and purpose he had been searching for all his life.
Whether as professional staff at Indiana University, or a paramedic, he tried to display the character of God and love of Jesus.
His mission trips to Russia and Africa had a deep impact...
Pamela "Pam" Faye Zelaya
Jan 8, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Faye Zelaya, age 49 of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away January 8, 2026. She was born in Decatur, AL to the late Clarence Wigginton and Faye Moss. Pam was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was known for having a heart for people, she always wanted everyone around her to be taken care of...
Martha Virginia Duke
Jan 7, 2026
Martha Virginia Duke, age 98, formerly of Home, Pennsylvania, and most recently of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 7, 2026.
Martha was born on November 13, 1927, in Dilltown, Pennsylvania, to Morgan and Maude McKee. At the age of 19, she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Duke, and together they...
Jodi Eulene Patterson
Jan 7, 2026
Jodi Eulene Patterson, 90 years old, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Franklin Tennessee.
Jodi Eulene was born in Gravette Arkansas to John Thomas Owens and Velma Grace Caster on February 27, 1935. She graduated from high school at Highland SDA Academy in Portland Tennessee. She spent two years attending college in Lincoln, Nebraska. Eulene Owens married...
Paula Sikes Rummage
Jan 7, 2026
Paula Jo Sikes Rummage, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, servant leader, and friend, joyfully embraced the arms of our Lord on January 7, 2026, at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Born in Salisbury, North Carolina, on September 24, 1957, to Paul Edward and Weaver Jo Tenpenny Sikes, she grew up in North Carolina and Birmingham, Alabama, before moving to Nashville to...
Mary Virginia Myers
Jan 6, 2026
Mary Virginia Myers, 95, a longtime resident of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on January 6, 2026, in Franklin.
Virginia, known by her friends as Jenny and her family as Nona, was born in Nashville to Frank and Louise Arnold on June 30, 1930. She married Martin L. Myers, Jr., in 1947, and was his loving and devoted wife for 63 years....
Alvin Laser
Jan 5, 2026
Alvin Laser, a beloved husband, father, friend, and highly respected defense attorney, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee following a courageous journey with dementia. Born on August 14, 1945, in Kokomo, Indiana, Alvin lived a life marked by adventure, humor, and love for his family.
Throughout his distinguished career as a defense attorney, Alvin's legal acumen and dedication...
Jackie Bruce Haley
Jan 5, 2026
Jackie Bruce Haley, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away January 5, 2026. She was born in Ash Hill Community to the late Maud & Rebecca Crutcher. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Williamson County. Jackie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and loved caring for others. She owned and operated Hi-Style Manufacturing with her late husband, Johnny Bruce....
Gracey Kayla Hope Adams
Jan 3, 2026
Gracey Kayla Hope Adams was born on October 5, 2000, in Upland, California, and entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Gracey was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend who will forever be remembered for her radiant spirit and uplifting presence. She was truly a ray of sunshine - always smiling, quick to...
Alexia Nicole Passarella
Jan 3, 2026
Alexia Nicole Passarella, age 47 of Spring Hill, TN passed away after an extended illness. She was born in Athens, TN to her parents Doug and Connie Jones.She attended Franklin High School, Class of 1994, where she met her high school sweetheart, Nick. Their love story continued as they were married on June 23, 2000, beginning a life together. Shortly...
Richard Earl Marable Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Richard Earl Marable, often called Dickie or Rich by friends and family, was born on July 28, 1943, at Dan German Hospital in Franklin, TN. He was the son of Bennie and Richard E Marable, Sr. and the loved, sometimes aggravating, big brother of Margaret “Diane” Marable White. From an early age, his warm heart, quick smile and generous spirit...
Joseph Simeon Lucas Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Joseph Simeon Lucas Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully. He was born on October 18, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Joseph S. Lucas Sr. and Jette-Aileen Stanaland.
Joseph was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church. He proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran, carrying that sense of duty and discipline with him throughout his...
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