Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Lytil Houlda James De Lancy
Nov 12, 2025
Lytil Houlda James De Lancy, age 75 (formerly of Brooklyn NY) passed away at her Franklin home after battling cancer since May of 2019. Born in Tobago, she was the daughter of the late Israel Elcis James and Mabel Nurse James.
Lytil was a teacher for as short time then decided that was not the path for her. She followed her...
Sally Ann Roche
Nov 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness, yet enduring love, that the family of Sally Ann Roche announces her peaceful passing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. A true matriarch and a literal saint to her family, Sally leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, boundless affection, and a home built on love.
Born on October 26, 1940, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, Sally was the...
Regina Joyce Jackman Hepler
Nov 11, 2025
Regina Joyce Jackman Hepler, age 60, passed away at her residence in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on Tuesday November 11, 2025. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Forrest Marshall Jackman and the late Wanda Joyce Tidwell Jackman. She worked for many years in the cafeterias of numerous schools in the Franklin Special School District. She...
Peggy Jean Simmons
Nov 11, 2025
Peggy Jean Simmons, a devoted servant of Jehovah and cherished mother, grandmother, and friend. Peacefully passed away November 11, 2025 at the age of 77. She was born in Williamson County, TN. To the late Lawrence and Lois Warren. Peggy worked at AT&T for 30 years before her retirement. Peggy symbolized her dedication to Jehovah by water baptism on April...
Freddie Martin Lyles
Nov 11, 2025
Freddie Martin Lyles, born on April 14, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Columbia, TN, surrounded by his loving family on November 11, 2025. He was a dedicated community servant, known for his esteemed career as member of the Williamson County Sheriff Department for 5 years and the Assistant Chief of Police for Brentwood for 32 years. His...
Jean Carter Polk
Nov 11, 2025
Jean Carter Polk, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away November 11, 2025. Jean was a native of Williamson County, TN and retired from Williamson Medical Center after several years of service. Preceded in death by parents, William Rufus and Louise Rivers Carter; brothers, Willie Carter, Walter Carter, Shannon Carter and Floyd Carter. Survived by: sons, Stacy (Kenda) Polk and...
Kenneth Sersland
Nov 9, 2025
Kenneth Sersland, age 79 of Franklin, TN passed away November 9, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlotte and Harold Sersland. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Sersland; daughter, Jennifer (Bill) Chanler; son, Chris (Courtney) Cole; grandchildren, Henry Cole, Liliana Chanler and Cole Chanler. No services will be held at this time.
Donald Edward Ames
Nov 9, 2025
Donald Edward Ames, born on June 1, 1942, in Gouverneur, New York, passed away peacefully in Franklin, Tennessee, on November 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to those he cherished.
Donald’s proudest accomplishment was his family—whom he loved “tons and tons.” He...
Allan Donald Williams, MSN-Ed, RN, CFRN, EMT-P
Nov 8, 2025
Remembering Allan Donald Williams, MSN-Ed, RN, CFRN, EMT-P
Dedicated Flight Nurse, Educator, Christian, and Beloved Family Man
Allan Donald Williams, MSN-Ed, RN, CFRN, EMT-P, age 55, of Franklin, Tennessee, tragically passed away on November 8, 2025, while serving as a flight nurse and paramedic for Vanderbilt LifeFlight 1. Allan's helicopter went down while on duty in Wilson County, Tennessee.
Born in Alberta, Canada,...
Martha Jean Helm Anglin
Nov 7, 2025
Martha Jean Helm Anglin, age 88, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. She was born in Franklin, Tennessee to the late John Thomas and Ruth Barnes Helm.
Martha was a devoted member of Southern Hills Church of Christ and lived her life with love, faith, and kindness. She was a wonderful homemaker who took great pride in...
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...
Francesca Maria Stallone Gangi
Nov 6, 2025
Francesca Maria Stallone Gangi, age 93 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away November 6, 2025. She was born in Partana, Sicily to the late Paolino & Antonina Stallone. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gaetano Gangi and siblings, Francesco Stallone and Antonino Stallone, Maria Passanate and Laura Tocco; Francesca is survived by her son, Joseph (Beth) Gangi; daughters,...
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,...
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