Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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James Atticus Freeman III
Oct 16, 2025
James Atticus “Jim” Freeman III, age 78, passed away peacefully in his home on October 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late Dorothy Mae Watson and James Atticus Freeman Jr.
Jim’s life was marked by his devotion to family, his intellect and work ethic, and his many passions. He was a member...
Gregory "Porkchop" Caldwell
Oct 15, 2025
Gregory “Porkchop” Caldwell, age 57 of Franklin, TN passed away October 15, 2025. Greg was a native of Williamson County and graduate of Franklin High School. He was employed with Williamson County Highway Department with 27 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors. He also enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino....
Ethel Louise Ladd McGee
Oct 14, 2025
Ethel Louise Ladd McGee, age 97, of Williamson County, Tennessee, entered into her heavenly rest on October 14, 2025. Born on July 25, 1928, in Williamson County, she was the beloved daughter of the late John William Ladd and Mammie Lee Mangrum Ladd.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband, Carl Edward McGee; her beloved son, Michael...
Sharon Faye Wiley Barnhill
Oct 14, 2025
Sharon Faye Wiley Barnhill, age 68 of the Burwood Community, passed away October 14, 2025. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late William & Lela Wiley. Sharon was a longtime member of Thompson Station Church. She enjoyed her time at the church, and enjoyed serving with the children’s Sunday school for several years. Sharon worked in the orthodontic...
Juanita Watkins "Nita" Potts
Oct 14, 2025
Juanita Watkins Potts, age 79, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed from this life on October 14th, 2025.
Known as “Nita”, she was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Bunion Edward Watkins and Sible Ruth Watkins. She grew up in the Grassland area of Williamson County, and graduated from Franklin High School in the class of 1964. She met the love of her life,...
Virginia H. Lapins
Oct 14, 2025
Virginia H. Lapins, age 86, of Brentwood, Tenn., died on October 14, 2025.
Known as “Ginny,” she was born on June 28, 1939 in Plainfield, N.J., to Pauline McClain Hall and Howard W. Hall. She grew up in Piedmont, Calif., and graduated from Piedmont High School. She attended the University of Arizona where she was a member of the synchronized swim...
William "Bill" Finley Robinson II
Oct 13, 2025
William “Bill” Finley Robinson II, age 78, passed away on October 13, 2025. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Ruth Peckenpaugh and William Finley Robinson.
Bill was a devoted man of faith and attended Brentwood United Methodist Church with his wife Renee. He previously served as a deacon for the Church of Christ in Louisville KY, where he...
Paul Leslie "Papaw" Mangrum
Oct 13, 2025
Paul Leslie “Papaw” Mangrum, age 70 of Centerville, TN formerly of the Burwood Community passed away October 13, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Paul was a devoted, true one-of-a-kind husband to his loving wife June, of 14 years, an exceptional father, role model and hero to his daughter Leslie Diana Mangrum Holland, Paul’s greatest treasures in life were his grandchildren,...
Timothy Samuel Ball
Oct 12, 2025
Timothy Samuel “Tim” Ball, age 69 of Franklin, TN passed away October 12, 2025. He was a 1973 graduate of Franklin High School. Tim retired from the Williamson County Sheriff Department as a Crossing Guard at several county schools. Earlier in his career, he was a warehouse supervisor with Watkins Company in Brentwood. He was an avid fisherman and loved...
Kenneth Carl Springer
Oct 12, 2025
Kenneth Carl Springer, 84, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 surrounded by family in Nashville, Tennessee.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ken and his family spent significant time in Peoria, Illinois and Ontario, Canada while he was on assignment with Caterpillar Tractor prior to settling to Nashville in 1981 to help establish their Financial Services division.
Ken spent over 40 years with...
Jane Elizabeth Bryant
Oct 12, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Bryant, age 80, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Mildred Abernathy and James Harold Orr.
Jane lived a life full of adventure and joy. She worked as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. Of all the places she visited, Hawaii held a special place in...
Alexine Wilkerson
Oct 11, 2025
Alexine Wilkerson, age 85, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. She was born in Nashville on May 11, 1940, to the late Lula Turner and Benjamin Russell Wilkerson Sr.
Alexine grew up in Franklin and attended Harpeth Hall before continuing her education at the University of Mississippi. Following college, she began a remarkable career in public relations...
Flora Jean Law Williams
Oct 11, 2025
Flora Jean Law Williams, age 91, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on October 11, 2025. She was born in Williamson County to the late Laura Peach and Ernest Lofton.
Flora Jean was the Administrator and Co-owner of the former Lofton Nursing Home in Franklin, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Dennis Law, Dan Crutcher,...
Braeden Alexander Koserski
Oct 9, 2025
Braeden Alexander Koserski
Jul 2, 2003 - Oct 9, 2025
Braeden is survived by his Parents, Maik and Chantelle Koserski; Brother, Shaun Koserski (Kaylee); Grandparents, Lois Malaga (Steve), Gil Walker (Debbie), Peter and Brigitte Koserski; Aunt, Shelly Walker; Dawn Daman; Uncle, Rev. Gilbert Walker Jr.; Uncle, Chris and Kathy Koserski; Cousins, Ellie, Nian and Lily, and extended family and friends.
Braeden earned his...
Michael Clifton Farmer
Oct 7, 2025
Michael Clifton Farmer, born on July 5, 1946, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully in Franklin, Tennessee, on October 7, 2025. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a man deeply admired for his integrity and contributions to both family and community.
A proud alumnus of Georgia Tech, Michael earned his Masters of Business, a testament to...
Elizabeth Jane Bishop
Oct 7, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Comer Bishop (Betsy)
January 7th, 1953 – October 7th, 2025
72 years old
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our mother, Betsy Bishop of Thompson’s Station, TN. With her husband by her side, she peacefully passed away at her home on the morning of Tuesday, October 7th.
Betsy was a devoted wife to Tony for 54 years, and a loving...
Laila Rose Santiago
Oct 6, 2025
Laila Rose Santiago, age 18 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away on October 6, 2025 in Williamson County.
Laila Rose Santiago was born on September 10, 2007, in Joliet, Illinois, to Jennifer Rodriguez and Ramon Santiago. She was lovingly raised by her mother and father, Jennifer and Miguel Rodriguez, alongside her four siblings.
A bright and motivated student, Laila attended Summit High...
Kimiyo Murata-Soraci
Oct 3, 2025
Kimiyo Murata-Soraci, a distinguished philosopher and beloved educator, passed away on October 3, 2025, in Brentwood,, at the age of 75. Born on October 25, 1949, in Osaka, Japan, Kimiyo dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and the nurturing of minds.
Kimiyo earned her Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD), which marked the beginning of a profound and impactful career as...
Mary Ruth Gentry Herbert
Oct 2, 2025
Mary Ruth Gentry Herbert, lovingly known as “Ruthie,” age 95, of Franklin, TN passed away October 2, 2025. She was born in Triune, TN to the late E.B. and Eugenia Gentry on February 27, 1930. Ruthie lived a long and beautiful life marked by faith, love, and joy. She was happiest tending to her flower garden, traveling, strolling through shops,...
Joyce Nicole Jennette Cummins
Oct 1, 2025
Joyce Nicole Jennette Cummins passed away on October 1, 2025 in Columbia, TN.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Terry Jennette; aunt, Elizabeth Jennette; brother, Ryan Jennette; great-grandparents, Geneva and Joe Lige Jennette; and her grandparents, Robert and Vivian Crafton.
Left to cherish Nicole's memory are her husband, John Alan Cummins; parents, Terry Lee Jennette, Juanita Joyce Jennette, Nelda Kaye...
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