Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Laura Michelle Cameron
Oct 27, 2026
Laura Michelle Cameron, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on October 27, 2026, at the age of 54. She was born on October 19, 1972, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Laura will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who meant so much to her throughout her life. She graduated from Battle Ground Academy in 1990, a...
Alice Faye Taylor
Oct 27, 2026
Alice Faye Taylor, age 74, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026. She was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee, to the late James Warren Blackwood and Lucille Moore Blackwood.
Alice enjoyed reading and often sent her husband, John, to the library to bring home books for her to enjoy. She was a fan of Tennessee Vols football, Southwest...
Kenneth James Dunlap Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
Kenneth James Dunlap Jr., of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on October 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 9, 1957, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Ken graduated from Bob Jones High School with the class of 1975. He graduated from the Police Academy and served as a police officer with the Huntsville Police Department for several years. He...
Teddy Nelson Sharp
Oct 24, 2026
Teddy Nelson Sharp, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away October 24, 2026 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Huntland, TN to the late Jimmie Lee Sharp Turner and Joe Sharp.
Teddy had a natural gift for sales, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an incredible talent for building custom automotive speaker cabinets. He founded Audio Enhancers in...
Ben Charles Bono III
Oct 23, 2026
Ben Charles "Chuck" Bono III, 78, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, faith, and a life well lived.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Chuck spent most of his life in the city he called home before moving to Franklin, Tennessee, six years ago. He earned his undergraduate degree from Millikin...
Philip Charles Dixon
Oct 16, 2026
Philip Charles Dixon was born in Flushing, New York, on July 24, 1952, to Harold Frederick Eldon Dixon and Doris Edith Page Dixon. He passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, surrounded by family.Phil’s life was shaped by his love for Anne and their family, his Savior Jesus Christ, and a curiosity that carried him across cultures and continents.Phil grew...
Deborah Druwilla "Dru" Milligan
Oct 15, 2026
Deborah Druwilla "Dru" Milligan, age 67 of Franklin, TN, passed away October 15, 2026. She was born in Sparta, TN to the late Kenneth and Mildred Reeves Milligan on New Years Eve, 1958 and their lives were blessed by Dru's birth.
Dru is lovingly survived by her husband of 22 years, Joseph “Joe” A. Otterpohl, and their cherished dog, Nubbins, of...
James N Jenkins
Oct 15, 2026
Jenkins, Mr. James Norman, age 85, of Franklin, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on October 15th, 2026. James will be remembered for his steadfast faith, devotion to family, and enduring commitment to his church and community. A lifelong craftsman, James spent his 40-year career in the construction trade as a carpenter. In retirement, he found fulfillment in...
Lois Eileen Farrish
Oct 14, 2026
Lois Eileen Farrish
September 16, 1946 – October 14, 2026
Lois Eileen Farrish, née Mattingly, passed away on October 14, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on September 16, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky, Lois was the beloved daughter of Reita and Robert Mattingly.
Lois is survived by her husband of over 60 years, John Farrish; her children, Lisa Landers and Ken Landers, and...
Dan Lucian Novacovici
Oct 13, 2026
Dan Lucian Novacovici, age 90, of Franklin, TN, passed away on October 13, 2026. He was born in Bucharest, Romania, to the late Nicolae and Lucia Novacovici.
Dan and his family left Romania as political refugees, traveling through France before settling in the United States. A civil engineer in Romania, Dan built a new life in Princeton, New Jersey, where he...
Alethea Diane Eisner
Oct 13, 2026
Alethea Diane Eisner, age 65, went to her heavenly home on the morning of Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Born on March 27, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, Alethea was the youngest daughter of Barbara Adams and her late father, Floyd Adams. Her life there was filled with memories, relationships, and moments that helped shape the foundation of who Alethea would become.
Alethea is...
Parthenia Lynn Waldrop
Oct 13, 2026
Parthenia Lynn Waldrop, age 81 of Franklin, passed away Tuesday October 13, 2026. A native of Humphreys County, she was the daughter of the late John Allen and Delia Agion Burkett. She is also preceded by eight brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Waldrop is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James, daughters Cindi (David) Gurley, Paula (Jason) Molasy, and her...
Marcia Lynn Spahr
Oct 10, 2026
Marcia Spahr (nee Hook), age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Franklin, Tennessee.
Born in 1944 in Lansing, Illinois, Marcia lived a life marked by lasting friendships, a distinctive sense of style, and a deep appreciation for time spent with the people she loved.
She was a somewhat quiet person, yet she genuinely enjoyed the company of others....
Michelle Lee Rutledge
Oct 9, 2026
Michelle Lee Rutledge, age 54 of Thompson’s Station, passed away Friday October 9, 2026. A native of Zanesville, Ohio, she was the daughter Mary Cain and her late stepfather; Michael Cain.
Mrs. Rutledge is survived by her loving husband of 31 years; Bobby Rutledge and their children, son Logan Rutledge, daughter Morgan (Tristan) Greene, loving grandchildren; Addison, Hayden, Lillian, Oliver Greene...
Mary Julia "Judi" Gish
Oct 8, 2026
Mary Julia “Judi” Gish, age 81 of Brentwood, TN passed away October 8, 2026. She was born in Tuscaloosa, AL to the late Thomas & Juliette Ramey. Judi served on the board of the American Heart Association and served as the Heart Gala Chairman in 1999. She was also a member of the Women’s Club of Nashville. Judi loved cooking...
Shirley Alberta Blackburn
Oct 8, 2026
Shirley Alberta Garrett Blackburn
May 4, 1939 – October 8, 2026
The matriarch has fallen.
Shirley Alberta Garrett -Blackburn, 87 years young, was born May 4, 1939, in Franklin, Tennessee.
Shirley is preceded in death by the loving grandparents who raised her, Alice Cavendar Cartwright and Hiram Cartwright; her parents, Ann Belcher and Morris Garrett; her sister, Alice Loftis; her son, Joe Carver, daughter...
John Earl Ellington, Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, John was the son of John Ellington and the late Carol Dennis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Dennis, and his father-in-law, Harry “Jack” Lameier.
John leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Lynn Ellington; his daughters, Jessica “Jessie” Ellington and Catherine “Catie” Ellington; his father, John Ellington; his stepmother, Barbara...
Colleen Patricia Lincoln
Oct 6, 2026
It is with profound sadness and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of Colleen Patricia Lincoln on October 6, 2026. Colleen was born on March 28, 1959, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Josephine M. (Evangelisto) Kelly and the late Richard J. Kelly. She was educated in the Pittsfield school system and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1977. Colleen was...
Ryan Keith Perkins
Oct 5, 2026
Ryan Keith Perkins, of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on June 13, 1977, in Nashville, Tennessee, he died surrounded by his loving family.
Ryan will be remembered as a devoted husband and provider who built a successful business from the ground up full of customers who adored him and counted him...
Harriette Sue Paschall Jeter
Oct 5, 2026
Harriette Sue Paschall Johnson Jeter born March 13, 1936, to Benjamin Hillyard and Evelyn Ray Paschall was a lifetime resident of Williamson County being raised in Arrington, TN and spending the remainder of her life in Franklin, TN. She attended College Grove Elementary and graduated from Franklin High School in 1954. She attended Huntington College, The University of Tennessee and...
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