Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Ronnie "Bubba" Edward Sweeney
Mar 8, 2026
Ronnie “Bubba” Edward Sweeney, Sr. age 66 of College Grove, TN passed away March 8, 2026. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Bill Sweeney and Elizabeth Sharp. Bubba was a truck driver for Buford Trucking and Waters Trucking. He loved fishing and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Bubba enjoyed working on cars, going to the...
Judy Marie Johnson
Mar 7, 2026
Judy Marie Johnson, aged 75, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Born on October 15, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee, Judy dedicated her life to her family and a multitude of passions that enriched her days.
Throughout her life, Judy was known for her vibrant spirit and deep appreciation for history. Her love for restoring furniture and...
Shirley Ann Homler
Mar 6, 2026
Shirley Ann (Apgar) Homler passed away on March 6, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 90. She was born on July 7, 1935, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Shirley’s life was characterized by her dedication to family, friends, and service.
Shirley grew up in the rural community of West Portal, New Jersey. She learned to play the piano and organ,...
Ann Keener Lanier
Mar 6, 2026
Ann Keener Lanier, 77, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on March 6, 2026.
She was born June 8, 1948, in Florence, Alabama, to George G. Keener Jr. and Louise Caraway Keener.
Mrs. Lanier moved from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Nashville in 1969, where she worked in the music industry at Decca Records, Atlantic Records, and Quadraphonic Studio. She later lived for 30 years...
Carol Ann Wesling
Mar 5, 2026
Carol Ann Wesling, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away March 5, 2026. She was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Bill & Grace Opfer. Carol attended St. Philip Catholic Church. She retired after over 35 years of service with Target where she was one of the longest tenured employees. Outside of working, she loved being a grandmother...
Louise Jordan Beauchamp
Mar 5, 2026
Louise Hawkins Jordan Beauchamp, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous seven-month battle with oral cancer. She was born on July 27, 1941, and lived a life defined by devotion to family, education, and the preservation of history.
Louise graduated from Franklin High School as a member...
Jimmy Cartwright
Mar 5, 2026
Jimmy Cartwright, born on January 17, 1943, in Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his beloved hometown on March 5, 2026. He was a devoted family man, a skilled electrician part of the IBEW Local 429 union, and a cherished member of his community.
Throughout his life, Jimmy was known for his unwavering dedication to his work as an electrician. His...
Laurie Lynn Larson
Mar 3, 2026
Laurie Lynn Larson, country music business veteran and wife of singer-songwriter Karen Staley passed away Monday morning from sudden complications of a recurrence with Ovarian/Peritoneal cancer. She had been cancer free for over 3 years before it returned. She saw many miracles and lived well past the average survival rate with an exceptionally high quality of life due to her...
Michael Shawn Lurty
Mar 2, 2026
Michael Shawn Lurty, age 67, of Franklin, TN passed away March 2, 2026, at his home. He was born in Erie, PA to his parents William John Lurty and Marilyn Longley. He had called Franklin home for the past 32 years and was a familiar and friendly presence to many in the community. He worked for Manchester Tank and Equipment...
Donald E. Bolin
Mar 1, 2026
Donald E. Bolin, age 83 of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away March 1, 2026 in Nashville, TN. He was born in Plymouth, Indiana to the late James and Helen Bolin. He was of Presbyterian faith and member of Christ Community Church of Franklin.
He was a 1963 graduate of Plymouth High School and continued his education at Purdue University, where he earned...
Deborah Lynn "Deb" Harper
Feb 27, 2026
Deborah Lynn “Deb” Harper, age 66 of the Peytonsville Community of Williamson County, TN passed away February 27, 2026. Deb attended Bethesda Elementary and graduated from Page High School. She was a waitress for several different restaurants. Deb loved her family and will be sadly missed.
Preceded in death by mother, Ronelda Crafton; brothers, David Harper and Greg Harper and nephew...
Douglas "Doug" Allen Pratt, Sr.
Feb 27, 2026
Douglas Allen “Doug” Pratt, Sr., age 87 of the Peytonsville Community where he was a native of Williamson County, TN passed away February 27, 2026. Doug was a graduate of Bethesda High School. He was a lifetime member and served as an Elder at Peytonsville Church of Christ for over fifty years. He was a farmer and realtor his entire...
James A. "Jimmy" Covington
Feb 27, 2026
James “Jimmy” Covington, age 75 died peacefully at home on February 27, 2026. Jimmy retired from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTEMC). He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening until ALS robbed him of his quality of life. Jimmy was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Susan Marie; parents, James and Jessie Covington and his brother, John Covington. He is survived by...
Mary Alta Crawford Fardella
Feb 26, 2026
Mary Alta Crawford Fardella, age 80 of the Peytonsville Community passed away on February 26, 2026 with her family by her side. Mary was the second oldest of six children of Jessie Edward Crawford and Estelle Ladd Crawford. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Tony Fardella; sister, Martha V. Boone; brother, William Edward (Bunker Bill) Crawford and...
Stephen "Steve" Carl Nifong
Feb 25, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Carl Nifong, age 73, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on February 25, 2026.
Steve was born in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Carl and Elizabeth Nifong. Raised in the mountains of North Carolina, he developed an early love for the outdoors that would remain a defining part of his life.
He dedicated 37 years of faithful service to the...
Kurt Niels Westgard
Feb 25, 2026
Kurt Niels Westgard, of Franklin, TN passed away February 25, 2026.
Kurt Westgard was born in Englewood, Colorado on September 25, 1972. Kurt was a graduate of Golden High School in Golden, CO where he excelled as a student and basketball player. He went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University (BA, Spanish) where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity....
Harris Browning Griggs
Feb 25, 2026
Harris Browning Griggs, age 86 of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away February 25, 2026. He was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee on July 23, 1939, the son of the late Harvell and Erma Griggs. He was a graduate of Lawrence County High School and Florence State College (now University of North Alabama) and a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church....
Joseph V. "Buddy" Johnson
Feb 25, 2026
Joseph V. “Buddy” Johnson, age 77 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away February 25, 2026. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late J.V. “Shady” & Louise Johnson. Buddy was a lifelong Williamson County resident and a proud American. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army (Sgt. Buddy Johnson, 96th Lt. Infantry Brigade, LRRP) where he served...
Martha Marietta Fields
Feb 23, 2026
Martha Marietta Fields, a beloved member of her community, was born on June 1, 1940, in Benton, Tennessee. She gently passed away on February 23, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication.
Marietta graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee, which laid the foundation for her professional journey. Her commitment...
John Dorris Taylor
Feb 23, 2026
John Dorris Taylor, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Nashville, TN. He was born on December 4, 1938, in Franklin, TN, where he spent much of his life. John dedicated 35 years of his career as a maintenance man with CPS, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to...
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