Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Elizabeth "Betty" Forrest Hargrove
Aug 13, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Hargrove, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away August 13, 2026. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Robert G. & Ida Jennette Forrest. Betty worked for several years at the King Neptune Queen Laundry in Franklin as well as the old pencil factory in Franklin. Betty, also affectionately known as “Mammy”, will be remembered...
William Thomas "Bill" Bagsby, Jr.
Aug 11, 2026
William Thomas “Bill” Bagsby, Jr., age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away August 11, 2026. Native of Williamson Co., TN and was a veteran of the Air National Guard of the US. He was a talented musician and played the guitar in a family band. They played for many square-dancing events and he had a passion for dancing. He retired...
Ralph "Mac" McLain Kelton, Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Ralph McLain “Mac” Kelton, Jr., age 78, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on August 10, 2026.
Mac was born on March 4, 1948, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Ralph McLain Kelton, Sr. and Vira Mae Harvey Kelton. He grew up in Baton Rouge and attended elementary school at Louisiana State University Laboratory School. He graduated from University High at LSU in...
Curtis Preston Pease
Aug 10, 2026
Curtis Preston Pease, 83, of Franklin, TN passed peacefully at home on August 10, 2026. Curt was born and raised in La Porte, Indiana where his family were amongst some of the earliest settlers in the area.
Curt is preceded in death by his father and mother, Alfred and Willo Pease, and his sister Nadine Carle. He is survived by his...
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...
William Mastin Hewgley Jr.
Jul 28, 2026
William Mastin Hewgley Jr., born June 29, 1937, in Ashland City, TN, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, in Nashville, TN. He was 89 years old.
William’s long life was marked by love, devotion, and a steadfast dedication to family. Known for his integrity, kindness, and strength of character, he touched the lives of all who had the privilege of...
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...
David Scott Wilkins
Jul 18, 2026
David Scott Wilkins, affectionately known as Scott, age 47, of Dickson, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Born to the late Anita Faye Adcock and David Gene Wilkins, Scott was a native of Fairview, Tennessee, and a 1996 graduate of Fairview High School.
Scott dedicated 22 years to HCA-Parallon, working in Information Technology. He enjoyed football, the Nashville Predators, and...
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