Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Michael Wilson Granstaff
Jun 17, 2026
Michael Granstaff, age 51, passed away peacefully at home after a fierce and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Carthage, Tennessee, Michael grew up in Lebanon and spent most of his adult life in Franklin, Tennessee where for twenty years he shared a life of love, laughter, unwavering partnership, and faith with his wife, Rebecca. Their happy place was Pensacola...
Mattie Sue House
Jun 14, 2026
Mattie Sue House, affectionately known as Sue, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Born Mattie Sue Roberson on April 1, 1941, in Franklin, Tennessee, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.
Sue dedicated many years serving Williamson County Schools as a Special Education school bus driver and assistant. Her role was...
Sylvia Katie King
Jun 14, 2026
Sylvia Katie King, affectionately known as Katie, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee. Born Sylvia Katie Osborne on April 11, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee, she was a cherished member of her community and family, leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication, warmth, and love.
Katie devoted much of her life to serving the children of Williamson County Schools...
Raymond Edward Vaughn
Jun 14, 2026
Raymond Edward Vaughn, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away June 14, 2026. Raymond was a native of Williamson County, TN. He was a graduate of Franklin High School where he won the Golden Glove Award. He was a retired owner and operator of Music City Disposal. He loved raising his garden and he worked tirelessly on making sure it...
James Walter "Jimmy" King III
Jun 14, 2026
James Walter “Jimmy” King, III, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away June 14, 2026. Jimmy was born on May 8, 1932 in Franklin, TN. He attended Franklin Grammar School and was a Battle Ground Academy graduate in 1950. From 1951 to 1955, Airman First Class King dedicated himself to serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War....
Alice Fay Guillott
Jun 12, 2026
Alice Fay (Prentice) Guillott, in the morning hours of June 12, 2026, you slipped away from us at the age of 82. Your death was anticipated but we had hoped for just a little more time with you.
As daughter of a sharecropper, born in Atoka, OK, on June 9, 1944, you came from humble beginnings, working in the cotton fields...
Shirley Ann Murphy
Jun 12, 2026
Shirley Ann Murphy, a beloved member of the community and devoted owner and operator of Shirley's Hair Salon, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Fairview, Tennessee. Born on March 21, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, Shirley’s life spanned over 86 years of warmth, creativity, and kindness.
Shirley was a cherished member of Grace Church where she found spiritual solace and...
Mildred Christine Slaughter
Jun 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mildred Christine Slaughter
Christine Slaughter, born February 12, 1934, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. Surrounded by love, she passed peacefully with her three daughters at her bedside.
Christine lived a life marked by service, faith and devotion to her family. For more than forty years, she served...
Ella June Lynch
Jun 11, 2026
Ella June Lynch, age 25 of Franklin, TN passed away June 11, 2026. Ella June was born in Chattanooga, TN.
Ella lived her life with a vibrant spirit that lit up every room she entered. She had a deep love for working with children and found joy in helping them learn, grow and make a mess. She also had a special...
Mary Sue Birks
Jun 8, 2026
Mary Sue Birks, affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Mary Sue Basford on March 29, 1940, Sue lived a full and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family and a passion for the simple joys that brought her happiness. Sue's proudest accomplishment was undoubtedly her family,...
Patricia "Pat" Ann White
Jun 8, 2026
Patricia Womble White, age 91 of Brentwood, TN met her Savior face-to-face on June 8, 2026. Born on October 22, 1934 in Memphis, TN, she was the beloved daughter of Dayton and Mildred Brannan Womble. She married David White, the love of her life, in 1956. They were married for 66 years before he passed in 2021. Pat dedicated her...
John Delbert Douglass Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
John D. Douglass, Jr. passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on June 7, 2026. At the age of 99, he had led a life brimming with love, laughter, and southern beats. “J.D.” was born on May 1, 1927 in Oakland, Tennessee to John Delbert Douglass Sr. and Sara Evie Campbell. Growing up in the birthplace of delta blues...
George Daniel Ralls, Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
George Daniel Ralls, Jr., age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away June 6, 2026. George was born in back bedroom at 1118, Inglewood, TN. Attended Dan Mills Elementary and the Issac Litton High School where he played football for a bit. Graduated from Litton in 1958 and still to this day he has lunch once a month with his classmates....
Linda Sue Harris-England
Jun 6, 2026
Linda Sue Harris-England, born in 1947 in Charlotte, Dickson County, Tennessee, passed away in 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and quiet strength.
Linda was the daughter of the late Laura Elizabeth Harris and George Franklin "Frank" Harris. On June 28, 1974, she married the love of her life, Don Wayne England, beginning a partnership built on devotion, respect,...
Joyce Best
Jun 5, 2026
Joyce Leona Best, age 79 of Lebanon, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away June 5, 2026. She was born in Tampa, Florida to the late Henry and Mary Leona Browning. Joyce was a retired pharmacy technician for Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. She spent her retirement years as an elderly companion and caregiver. She enjoyed making floral arrangements and...
Judith "Judy" Love Lifsey
Jun 5, 2026
Judith (Judy) Love Lifsey, 80, of Franklin, TN, passed away on June 5, 2026 in her home. She was with her loving husband of almost 59 years.
Judy was born in Jackson, TN to Robert and Evelyn Love on March 6, 1946. She attended undergraduate at Lambuth College and received her Master of Arts from Vanderbilt University. She married her college...
Griffin David Buckland
Jun 2, 2026
Griffin David Buckland, beloved son of Charis and Brett Buckland, passed away on June 2, 2026 at the age of 47 days.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 15, 2026, Griffin blessed and impacted the lives of many people. Diagnosed with a rare syndrome before birth, his future was uncertain, but he and his parents fought for life. Griffin shows us...
Michael Edwin Hargrove
Jun 2, 2026
Michael Edwin Hargrove, age 61 of Shelbyville, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away June 2, 2026. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. Michael was a commercial electrician. He was an avid Tennessee Titans football fan and enjoyed watching them play. Michael enjoyed watching action movies and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a...
Linda Campbell Polk Templeton
Jun 1, 2026
Linda Campbell Polk Templeton, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away June 1, 2026. Linda was born and raised in McMinnville, TN and graduated from Morrison High School in 1965. After graduation, she moved to Franklin, TN. She was a retired employee after ten years of service with Williamson County Sheriff’s Department. She was an honorary member of Williamson County...
Joseph Anthony "Joe" Gordon
May 31, 2026
Joseph Anthony “Joe” Gordon, age 72 of Brentwood, TN passed away May 31, 2026, after a brief illness. Joe was born to the late Joseph A. and Virginia Rose (Chmielewski) Gordon. He grew up in Allen Park, Michigan and remained friends with many childhood buddies.
During his early career he was an exceptional salesman and a Registered Communications Distribution Designer for...
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