Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Cynthia Jo Martin
Feb 10, 2026
Cynthia Jo Martin, born on April 16, 1959, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Smyrna, Tennessee, surrounded by her beloved family. Cynthia's warmth and love extended to all around her, particularly her cherished great grandbabies, whom she loved with all her heart.
Throughout her life, Cynthia found joy in many pursuits, but she held a special passion...
Bettie B. Shealy
Feb 9, 2026
Bettie B. Shealy, 96, of Brentwood, TN, passed away on Feb. 9, 2026, in Franklin, TN.
Bettie was born in Bradenton, FL to Roy and Vestal Bonnell on April 10, 1929. She grew up and went to school in Sandersville, GA. She married Earl Shealy on August 1, 1951 in Sandersville, GA and in 1962 they moved to Albany, GA where...
Pamela Tonry Comeaux
Feb 8, 2026
Pamela Tonry Comeaux, age 80, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, surrounded by love. Pam was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late George and Rae Tonry, and she carried her Louisiana roots with her throughout her life—most notably in her warmth, generosity, and deep devotion to family.
Pam was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
Tammy Darlene Womack
Feb 7, 2026
Tammy Darlene Womack, age 64, of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, surrounded by love and cherished memories.
Born and raised with a vibrant spirit and a generous heart, Tammy brought joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a devoted lover of music and concerts, always ready to sing along or share...
John Felician Schiltz
Feb 6, 2026
John Felician Schiltz, a beloved engineer and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee. He was born on June 13, 1929, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Felician and Anna Schiltz, who instilled in him the values of hard work and dedication.
John achieved great success in his career, at National Lead and Aerojet. He received his...
Claudelle Joyce Jenkins
Feb 6, 2026
Claudelle Joyce Jenkins, 89, of Bonaparte, Iowa, passed away on February 6th, 2026, in her home in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Claudelle was born in Iowa City, Iowa, to Claude and Delphia Sexton on October 26th, 1936. She went to Bonaparte High School in Bonaparte, Iowa, and enjoyed playing girls' basketball. She married Carroll Jenkins on March 3rd, 1956, at Bonaparte Baptist Church....
Paul Nelson Duke
Feb 5, 2026
Paul Nelson Duke, 84, of Weeki Wachee, Florida, went home to his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2026. “Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23
Paul was born on July 18, 1941 in Granville, TN to Sam and Maggie Duke He lived most of his life in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee, and...
Frances Louise Brantley
Feb 5, 2026
Frances Louise Brantley, 83, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on February 5, 2026 in Murfreesboro, TN.
Frances was born in Plainview, TX to Jessie Carl Freeman and Patsy Ruth Middleton on November 1, 1942. She spent her formative years and most of her life in Amarillo, TX. She worked in the banking field for thirty plus years in Amarillo, Texas. She...
Ernesto B. Dacpano
Feb 5, 2026
Ernesto B. Dacpano, age 80 of Brentwood, TN passed away February 5, 2026.
A funeral mass will be held at 11AM Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Philip Catholic Church with Father Bala officiating. Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Helen Susan Brown
Feb 5, 2026
Helen Susan Brown, age 82, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Benjamin Sheffield and Kathlyn Brown Johnson.
Helen dedicated her life to shaping and encouraging young people through education and athletics. She was a beloved teacher and coach whose influence reached far beyond the...
Teresa Nell Alberts
Feb 2, 2026
Teresa Nell Alberts, a cherished homemaker and beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Columbia, TN. Born on March 1, 1966, in Franklin, TN, Teresa lived a life full of love and dedication to her family.
For 43 and a half years, Teresa was the devoted wife of Fred Alberts, with whom she shared a...
Benton Eugene Mangrum
Feb 1, 2026
Benton Eugene Mangrum, age 81 of Primm Springs, TN passed away February 1, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Williamson County, TN, born October 28, 1944 to the late Earl & Ethel Mangrum. Benton was a member of Fairview Church of Christ. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam. Benton retired from W.L. Hailey Construction/Layne...
Vickie L. Hoover
Feb 1, 2026
Vickie L. Hoover, a beloved daughter, devoted wife, and cherished mother, passed away on February 1, 2026, at her home in College Grove, Tennessee. Born on June 2, 1968, in Shelbyville, TN, Vickie was a beacon of kindness and dedication in the lives of those who knew her.
Vickie spent the last 18 years of her career at Walker Baptist Church...
Deborah Charlotte Stutz Douty
Jan 31, 2026
Deborah “Deb” Charlotte Stutz Douty, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away January 31, 2026. She was born in Jamaica, New York to the late Warren & Charlotte Cobb. She grew up, with her younger sister, in Syracuse, NY. She obtained her Bachelors degree, in art, from Syracuse University where she met her first husband, Fred. They moved to Nashville,...
David Parker
Jan 31, 2026
David Parker, 76, of College Grove, passed away on January 31, 2026, at home unexpectedly.
David was born in Huntsville, Alabama to Stewart and Nola Parker on February 23, 1949. He graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1971. He married Cathy Little on December 30, 1971, in Chattanooga. He served in the United States Air...
Norma Grace Earle Shaver
Jan 31, 2026
Norma Grace Earle Shaver, 93, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026.
Born August 12, 1932, in Sedan, Kansas, to George and Erma Earle, Norma grew up to become a woman of quiet dedication—to her faith, her family, and the simple joys that make a life well-lived.
After graduating from Marple Newtown High School in Pennsylvania, Norma worked as...
William "Bill" Armstrong
Jan 31, 2026
William “Bill” Armstrong, age 72, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on January 31, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William and Blanche Armstrong.
Bill was a vibrant soul who was loved by all who knew him. He had a natural presence and was often the center of attention wherever he went, bringing laughter, conversation, and warmth to...
James "Ernie" Ernest Forehand
Jan 31, 2026
James Ernest “Ernie” Forehand, age 80, passed away at his home in Williamson County on January 31, 2026.
Ernie was a machinist, computer technician and a farmer most of his life. He loved the thrill of buying guns and knives and visiting yard sales every Saturday. He collected all kinds of tools old and new. He spent countless hours on family...
Arleen Agard Hilgenhurst
Jan 30, 2026
Arleen Hague Hilgenhurst August 19, 1930 – January 30, 2026
With great earthly sorrow, we convey that Arleen Hilgenhurst has gone home to the joy of her Lord and Savior, Jesus.
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master....
Joel Edward Jordan Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
Joel Edward Jordan Jr., age 87, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026.
Joel was born on February 10, 1938, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Joel Edward Jordan Sr. and Adolpha Geisberg Jordan. He lived a full and vibrant life marked by faith, learning, travel, and a deep love of family, sports, and the outdoors.
A devoted member...
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