Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Lizzie Mai Jackson
Sep 12, 2025
Lizzie Mai Bagsby Jackson, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away September 12, 2025. Mrs. Lizzie was an employee at Durango Boot Factory and after retirement she worked at Henpeck Market. She loved working and was a hard worker. She was a musician in a gospel and bluegrass band and loved to sing. She enjoyed being outside and working in...
Ginger Karen Wabby
Sep 12, 2025
Ginger “Karen” Rigsby Wabby was born in Shelbyville, TN on January 23, 1953 and went to be with our Lord Jesus on September 12, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mama, Mary Jewell Rigsby, her daddy, Jesse Clayburn Rigsby, Sr. and her nephew, Mark Rigsby.
She is survived by her husband Walter “ Butch” Wabby, her daughters, Bettina Hamblin...
Gracie Elizabeth Ford
Sep 12, 2025
Gracie Elizabeth Ford
Born: June 18, 1940 - Sept 12, 2025
Married Russell Vestor Ford- 37 years Dec 24,1956
Gracie Elizabeth Ford, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at her residence. A native of Giles County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Archie Clark and the late Gracie Margaret Bolton Clark.
She spent her career working at Durango...
Jeffrey David Brinkman
Sep 11, 2025
Jeffrey David Brinkman, age 48, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at his residence. A native if Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of David Paul Brinkman and Marcia Jane Riede Brinkman. He enjoyed all types of sports and enjoyed playing sports with his kids. He loved politics and followed that area closely. He was always willing to have...
Dorothy Dena Harris
Sep 10, 2025
Dorothy Dena Harris, at the age of 95, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on September 10, 2025 in Bradenton, FL.
Dorothy was born in Nashville, TN to Thomas and Jimmy Mackie on July 13, 1930. She attended Central High School in Nashville. She married Paul Benton Harris on October 22, 1949 in Nashville. She worked as a Bank Teller for...
Mark Clayton Collings
Sep 10, 2025
Mark Clayton Collings, 67, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away at his home surrounded by family on September 10, 2025.
Mark was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Dr. Jack Clayton Collings and Mary Boyd Cravens Collings on October 28, 1957. Mark graduated from Owensboro High School in 1975, but more importantly he began dating his future bride, Kathryn Jane Mullikin that...
Betty Grace Stewart
Sep 9, 2025
Betty Grace Rains Stewart, 84, passed away peacefully after a short illness following a fall in June.
Born to Blann H. and Reva Jo (Inman) Rains in Otwell, Ark., Betty devoted her life to family and service. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University, Betty married Col. Asa E. Stewart in 1961 as he entered service as an officer...
Virginia Lee Nickerson
Sep 6, 2025
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Nickerson (70) of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 19, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee, Ginny was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ginny’s greatest joy was found in the people she loved. She was...
Paul Myers Fleenor
Sep 6, 2025
Col. Paul M Fleenor(Ret), age 91, of Franklin, Tn, passed from this life on Saturday, September 6th, surrounded by his loving family. After a long, arduous battle with Alzheimer's disease and a brief illness, he is at peace and reunited with the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann, his wife of 69 years.
In addition to his wife, he is preceded...
Patricia Ann Herzberg
Sep 4, 2025
Patricia Ann (Gerger) Herzberg, 79, of Franklin, Tennessee, entered eternal rest on September 4, 2025.
Pat was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 12, 1945 to Mathew and Joan (Schwarz) Gerger and was the oldest of their six children. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Birch Run, Michigan.
Patty married the love of her life, Jim Herzberg, in 1968 and...
Grant Walter Burke
Sep 3, 2025
Grant Walter Burke, age 30 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Grant was a special boy/man who touched every soul he came in contact with. Grant had a unique gift, in that he never met a stranger and made everyone close to him feel valued, cherished and loved. Grant had the best attitude and truly believed...
Linda Louise Sullivan
Aug 31, 2025
Linda Louise Givens Sullivan, age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her daughter’s residence. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ephraim Kirby Givens and the late Edna Hotsinpillar Givens. She spent her career as a seamstress for many years. She enjoyed gardening and had an amazing green thumb. She could...
David Bruce Dodd
Aug 31, 2025
David Bruce Dodd, age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Samuel Allen Dodd and the late Mary Helen Drake Dodd.
Bruce graduated from DuPont High School in 1980 and later attended Nashville Tech, where he trained as a “four-color stripper” in the printing industry. He worked in this role for two...
Jason Gentry Nichols
Aug 30, 2025
Jason Gentry Nichols, age 61, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Born on March 21st, 1964, Jason’s life was a tapestry of family, adventure, achievement, and unwavering devotion to others.
Jason was the beloved partner of Marta McClanahan and a proud and...
Richard Lee Prendergast
Aug 30, 2025
Richard Lee Prendergast, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center. A native of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Richard Joseph Prendergast and the late Wanda Maxine Hauck Prendergast. He spent his career in law Enforcement, serving over 28 years in Federal State, County, and City levels. He was a member...
Roy W McCartney
Aug 30, 2025
Roy W. McCartney, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away August 30, 2025. He was formerly employed by Williamson County. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Shirley A. McCartney; daughter, Margaret Grace Castle; numerous grandchildren. No services will be held at this time.
Lemuel Donald Green
Aug 29, 2025
Lemuel Donald Green, born on October 26, 1943, in Morristown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. He leaves behind a legacy deeply rooted in family values and cherished memories that will forever resonate with those who knew him.
Don was the son of Lemuel and Helen Green, who instilled in him a strong sense of compassion...

Deborah Weldon Connor
Aug 29, 2025
Deborah “Debi” Weldon Connnor, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. She was born on January 2, 1956, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to the late Lawrence Davis and Margret Cutchins Weldon, and grew up in Virginia Beach.
Debi’s life was defined by her passion for horses, her love of animals, and her adventurous spirit. Alongside her beloved husband, David Richards,...
Katherine Stem Davis
Aug 29, 2025
Katherine L. Stem Davis, age 89, of Nolensville, Tennessee, passed away in Franklin, Tennessee on August 29, 2025.
A cherished member of her community, Katherine’s life was marked by warmth, resilience, and a deep love for her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and strength that touched all who knew her.
Katherine was born in College Grove to Lera and...
Judith Ann Cartwright
Aug 29, 2025
Judith “Judy” Ann Young Cartwright, age 77, lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born with a gentle spirit and a heart full of kindness, Judy dedicated her life to caring for others. She was known for her deep love of flowers, her devotion to her family, and her joy in raising...
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