Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Ronald Douglas Barnhill
Mar 23, 2026
Ronald Douglas Barnhill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 3, 1949, in Franklin, TN, Ronald lived a life deeply rooted in his community and cherished the simple joys of home, family, and music.
Ronald was a man who took great pride...
Emma Lee Lancaster
Mar 23, 2026
Emma Lee Wray Lancaster was born on June 17, 1924. She was 101 years old when she passed away Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born in Williamson County to John and Betty Wray. Miss Emma was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. She was a member of Jones Chapel Church of Christ. Miss Emma was a...
George Evans Busbee, III
Mar 22, 2026
George Evans Busbee, III, age 69, of Franklin, TN, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Nashville, TN. He was born in Tacoma, WA, to the late Shirley Jean Busbee and George Evans Busbee, II.
George is survived by his beloved wife, Cathy Abraham Busbee; his daughters, Eva (Ron) Howard, Abriana (Thomas) Raccuglia, Georgie (Andrew) Montgomery, and Rachel McGill; and his...
Kathleen Ann Dinkel
Mar 19, 2026
Kathleen Ann (Riker) Dinkel, 80 of Franklin, Tennessee was a devoted woman of faith, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, family member, and cherished friend who was called home by the Lord on March 19, 2026.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Kathleen was the beloved daughter of Raymond Perry Riker II and Elizabeth "Betty" (Jacques) Riker. A lifelong and devout...
Pamela Sue Smith
Mar 19, 2026
Pamela Sue Smith, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on August 14, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Pam lived a life marked by unwavering devotion to her faith and an extraordinary commitment to her family and community.
Throughout her life, Pam’s steadfast heart was dedicated to serving the Lord. For many years, she faithfully contributed her talents...
Herbert Core Marlin
Mar 19, 2026
Herbert Core Marlin, a devoted family man, respected veteran, and dedicated professional, passed away on March 19, 2026, in Thompson's Station, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 30, 1932, in Franklin, Tennessee, Herbert led a life marked by commitment—to his country, his career, his faith, and his beloved family.
Herbert proudly served in the United States Army and...
Mary Martha Sutton
Mar 19, 2026
Mary Martha Sutton, affectionately known as Martha, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee. Born Mary Martha Miller on November 3, 1926, in Memphis, Tennessee, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, community involvement, and unwavering kindness.
Martha was a cherished member of St. Phillips Catholic Church, where her faith was a cornerstone throughout her...
Paul Granville Williams, Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
Paul Granville Williams, Jr. age 53 of Franklin, TN passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1972 to the late Paul Granville Williams, Sr. and Essie B. Johnson Williams. Paul was known to be an avid collector of all things. He took great pride in his extensive coin collections. Paul is survived by his aunt,...
James "Jimmy Joe" Joseph O'Connor
Mar 18, 2026
James Joseph “Jimmy Joe” O’Connor, age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away on March 18, 2026. Jimmy Joe “loved large”, be it for his Chicago Bears, a good meal or cocktail, or a Billy Joel “Piano Man” song. His smile was infectious, his heart sincere, and he left anyone that had the privilege of knowing him, feeling they were his...
Elvis Allen Caldwell
Mar 18, 2026
Elvis Allen Caldwell, age 87, was born on September 28,1938 in Burwood, Tennessee to Malcolm and Rebecca Sweeney Caldwell. He was a graduate of Spring Hill High School. His faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior was the foundation of his life. He was also a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a faithful member of Southern...
Kathleen "Kathy" C Wagner
Mar 17, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” C. Wagner, age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away March 17, 2026. She was born in Manchester, CT to the late Florence and Walter Crockett.
Kathy met the love of her life, her husband Edward, in the laundry room of the apartment complex where they had both just moved. What began as a chance meeting quickly grew into a...
Joseph Albert Gregus
Mar 12, 2026
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Joseph Albert Gregus, age 86, of Thompson's Station, TN passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on March 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Joe was born on July 22,1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Rudolph and Marvel Gregus. He graduated from Ss. Peter and Paul High School...
Billierene “Billie” Corban
Mar 11, 2026
Billierene “Billie” Corban, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, just days before her 92nd birthday. She was born on March 15, 1934, in Dickson, Tennessee, to the late Pearl and Alver Jones.
Billie graduated from high school in Dickson and went on to build a long and dedicated career with GMAC before retiring. She was a longtime and...
Ulus Ewing Osborne
Mar 11, 2026
Ulus Ewing “Copperhead” Osborne, age 83 of Etheridge, TN formerly of Williamson County, TN. He retired after forty years of service at Durango Boot Company. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. His passion was canning food. Preceded in death by parents, Fulton Ewing and Viola Harris Osborne; brother, Herbert “Bud” Osborne; sisters, Mable Sullivan, Lenora Harper,...
Terry Ann Swartz
Mar 10, 2026
Terry Ann Swartz, age 74, of Columbia, Tennessee, met her Savior face to face on March 10, 2026, where her faith has finally been made sight.
She was born in Tampa, Florida, to the late Col. George and Eleanor Horochak Matsko. Raised as an Air Force kid, her family lived in Japan and eventually settled in Lincoln, Nebraska. She attended the...
Martha W. Killebrew
Mar 9, 2026
Martha W. Killebrew, age 99 of Franklin, TN passed away on March 9, 2026.
Martha was born on June 6, 1926 in Pulaski, TN to the late Walter and Betty Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia C. Buchanan and Martha R. Killebrew; grandchildren, Allen (Jayme) Buchanan and Beth (Steve) Boyce; great grandchildren, Mitchell, Blake and Luke Buchanan and Maggie,...
Roy Elliot Davis
Mar 9, 2026
Roy Elliott Davis, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away March 9, 2026. Elliott was a native of Williamson County, TN and a graduate of Hillsboro High School in Williamson County. He retired as a truck driver with Parman Oil Company after many years of service. After retirement, he retired from his second career with the Williamson County Highway Department....
Ronnie "Bubba" Edward Sweeney
Mar 8, 2026
Ronnie “Bubba” Edward Sweeney, Sr. age 66 of College Grove, TN passed away March 8, 2026. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Bill Sweeney and Elizabeth Sharp. Bubba was a truck driver for Buford Trucking and Waters Trucking. He loved fishing and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Bubba enjoyed working on cars, going to the...
Judy Marie Johnson
Mar 7, 2026
Judy Marie Johnson, aged 75, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Born on October 15, 1950, in Franklin, Tennessee, Judy dedicated her life to her family and a multitude of passions that enriched her days.
Throughout her life, Judy was known for her vibrant spirit and deep appreciation for history. Her love for restoring furniture and...
Shirley Ann Homler
Mar 6, 2026
Shirley Ann (Apgar) Homler passed away on March 6, 2026, in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 90. She was born on July 7, 1935, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Shirley’s life was characterized by her dedication to family, friends, and service.
Shirley grew up in the rural community of West Portal, New Jersey. She learned to play the piano and organ,...
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