Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Bonnie Lou Martin
Nov 7, 2025
Bonnie Lou Martin, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, surrounded by her family. Born on December 27, 1929, in Brookport, Illinois, Bonnie dedicated her life to her family, her career, and her community.
As a respected Real Estate Agent for Crye-Leike, Bonnie engaged passionately with the housing market, bringing warmth...
Beth Lunn Johnston Feenstra
Nov 6, 2025
Beth Lunn Johnston Feenstra, 66, of Franklin passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2025 at home in Franklin, Tennessee.
A native of Franklin, she was born on April 15, 1959 to the late David Owen Johnston and the late Mamie Ruth Lunn Johnston. Growing up, Beth’s favorite activities were traveling with her family in their Winnebago. They traveled from Florida to...
Charles Wayne Clark
Nov 5, 2025
Charles Wayne Clark, age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away November 5, 2025 at home. He was born in Pulaski, TN to the late Charles Edward and Mary Elizabeth Clark. He was 1 of 3 children and is preceded in death by both brothers, Steve and Ricky. Charles was a truck driver for many years, and was also the owner...
William Mark McMillen
Nov 4, 2025
William Mark McMillen, age 64 of Franklin, Tennessee, departed for his eternal home after a brief illness on November 4, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Born in the old Williamson County Hospital on March 17, 1961, Mark served Williamson County from that very same building as the Director of Building Codes for 33 years, helping to manage...
Bessie Mae Taylor Still
Nov 4, 2025
Bessie Mae Taylor Still, age 88, of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Williamson County to the late L.B. and Lennie C. Warren Taylor. Bessie was baptized at a young age at Boston Church of Christ and remained a lifelong woman of faith. She was a devoted member...
Betty Jean Lewis
Nov 4, 2025
Betty Jean Lewis, age 86, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. She was born in Waverly, Tennessee on April 8, 1939, to the late Charles Samuel and Claytie “Kay” May Perry Rion.
Betty had a deep love for learning and creativity. She enjoyed reading, studying, drawing, and painting, and she was known for her health-conscious lifestyle. Her...
Audrey G Vasil
Nov 3, 2025
Audrey G. Vasil, born on August 2, 1931, in Dover, England, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in Franklin, TN, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.
Audrey was married to her devoted husband, Andrew Vasil, for an extraordinary 69 years. Together, they built...
Peter Carr Mefford Herbert
Nov 3, 2025
Peter Carr Mefford Herbert, age 64 of Franklin, TN passed away November 3, 2025. Peter was a native of Williamson County, TN and a lifelong cowboy. He was admired throughout the rodeo circuit and recognized as one of the best farriers around. Peter was a cowboy’s cowboy and mentored many. He was known for his willingness to help anybody, and...
Robert Baker Shaffer II
Oct 31, 2025
Robert Baker Shaffer II, 79, of Burwood, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Rob was born on August 13, 1946, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Fannie Bernice and Robert B. Shaffer.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Anna Louise Peschell Shaffer; his son, Robert B. Shaffer III (Eszter) of Budapest, Hungary, and their three children,...
Carl Lankford Vaughan
Oct 30, 2025
Carl Lankford Vaughan, age 93, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Born on October 12, 1932, to Clyde and Martha Vaughan of Virginia, Carl is survived by his wife, Ann R. Vaughan; his two sons, Lan (Scottie) and Rod (Susan); his granddaughter, Riley; and his four grandsons, Drew, Ty (Laura), Eric, and Aiden; and his sister...
Barbara Joan Lumpkins Owen
Oct 29, 2025
Barbara Joan Lumpkins Owen, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose legacy lives on in the hearts of her family and friends. Barbara was born on February 5, 1941, in Leoma, TN and attended Lawrence County High School. She moved to Franklin, TN in 1965 and enjoyed playing...
Timothy Don Princehorn
Oct 28, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Don Princehorn passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 28, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1946, in Massillon, Ohio, to parents Raymond Don Princehorn and Betty Mae Briggs. Tim grew up in Canton, Ohio, where he excelled in sports such as baseball and tennis, thrived in the Boy Scouts, and enjoyed model building and...
John Francis Dunn
Oct 28, 2025
John Francis Dunn, age 73, passed away October 28, 2025 in Nashville, TN after a brief illness.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Robert and Mary Dunn. John met the love of his life, Maryellen O’Neill, in New Jersey, and the two married on March 12, 1977. Together, they shared a wonderful life and raised their beloved...
Carney Austin Patterson, Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
Carney Austin Patterson, Jr., age 94 of Brentwood, TN passed away at home surrounded by family on October 27, 2025. He was a native of Davidson County, TN and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Carney was a retired employee of Bell South with 41 years of service. Carney was a 73-year member of the John B. Garrett Masonic Lodge;...
Rosie "Jenny" Virginia Evans
Oct 26, 2025
Rosie Virginia Evans, age 94, of Thompson’s Station, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.
She was born in Bethesda, Tennessee, to the late Jo Howard Crafton and Dan D. Davis. Rosie was a proud graduate of Franklin High School and Andrew Jackson Business College.
In addition to her parents, Rosie was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Poteete.
Those left to...
Joe Edward Dowell
Oct 25, 2025
Joe Edward Dowell, age 73, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on October 26, 2025. He was born in Nashville to the late Eva Augustus Batey and Virgil Dowell.
Joe was known for his love of music and had a special passion for singing karaoke. He also enjoyed gardening, dancing, and watching westerns. Joe was the kind of man who would give...
Robert "Bobby" Walter Medaugh
Oct 23, 2025
Medaugh, Robert Walter (Bobby), October 23, 2025, was born in Nashville, Tennessee and was raised in the First Lutheran Church in downtown Nashville, where he was baptized and confirmed. He graduated from West High School. From there he went on to graduate from Peabody College, School of Education, where he received his Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctorate Degrees. Bobby served in...
Claire Colvin Badon
Oct 23, 2025
Claire Colvin Badon, age 82 of Dickson, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away October 23, 2025. Claire was born in Memphis, TN and attended Whitehaven High School and Memphis State University. She worked at the Federal Reserve. She moved to various cities along with husband during his career as a coach and principal. She eventually worked at the Tennessee...
Dennis Rae Koons
Oct 23, 2025
Dennis Koons, age 72, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025.
Born on April 27, 1953, in Houghton Lake, Michigan, to Russell and Elaine, Dennis was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, a supportive brother, and a fun and caring uncle. He dedicated his life to his family, his distinguished career, and the service of others.
Dennis...
Timothy Floyd Garrett
Oct 23, 2025
Timothy Floyd Garrett, born on July 9, 1965, in Nashville, TN, passed away on October 23, 2025, at his residence in Murfreesboro, TN. Timothy was a beloved member of his community and a cherished family member, known for his gentle spirit and commitment to service.
A graduate of Brentwood High, Timothy loved the Lord and tried to honor Him, and was...
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