Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
Williamson Memorial will not call families for payment via phone. If you receive a call like this, please contact us.
Joel Edward Warren
Apr 21, 2026
Joel Edward Warren, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 21, 2026, at the age of 76. Joel was born in Birmingham, AL. on May 14, 1949, the son of the late Charles Edward Warren and Doris Kincaid Warren. Joel graduated from Phillips High School and attended Jacksonville State University where he received a Bachelor of...
Chase Robert Hartung
Apr 18, 2026
Chase Robert Hartung, age 16, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 26, 2010, in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 8, Chase moved with his family to Tennessee, where he made new friends and continued to build a life full of meaningful memories.
Chase courageously and gallantly fought...
Gregory T. Akin
Apr 18, 2026
Gregory Terrell Akin, 68, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026, following an extended illness.
Gregg was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Edward “Tic” Akin and Gertha Pauline “Mollie” Sullivan Akin; his dear aunt, Wilma Sullivan; and his beloved dogs, Beau, Chloe, and Locksie.
He is survived by his devoted partner of 32 years, Craven Thomas, as well...
Mary Louise Stansell
Apr 17, 2026
Mary Louise Stansell, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away April 17, 2026. She was born in Ashville, NC to the late William Miller and Jessie Creech. Mary had a career with the IRS, retiring as a revenue officer. After retirement she opened Mar-Jac’s Bygone Days. Mary was an avid reader, plant collector and animal lover. She also enjoyed watching...
Laura Jo Keeter
Apr 16, 2026
Laura Jo Keeter, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away April 16, 2026. She was born in Lawrence County, TN to the late Walker & Carrie Short. Laura attended Rolling Hills Church. She retired from the City of Franklin where she was the codes administrator. Laura loved traveling, photography, flowers and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Patricia Sue Banks
Apr 16, 2026
Patricia Sue Banks, age 94, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026.
She was born on July 14, 1931, in Jackson, Tennessee. Patricia lived a long and faithful life marked by dedication to her family, her work, her church and her friends.
Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Banks, and her son, David Banks. She...
Jim Leander Atkins Jr.
Apr 15, 2026
Jim Leander Atkins, Jr., age 81, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late James Leander Atkins, Sr. and Dorothy Helen Brashier Atkins.
Jim dedicated his entire professional career to Horace Small Manufacturing Company, where he rose to the position of Vice President of Sales. His strong work ethic, leadership,...
Bobby Wayne Sullivan
Apr 15, 2026
Corporal Bobby Wayne Sullivan, USMCR, age 81 passed away April 15th, 2026 with his family by his side. Bobby was born Oct 11, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of Franklin, TN. He worked at Durango Boot for many years and retired from Williamson County where he was a school bus driver. His family was his most prized possession. Bobby...
Patricia C. Johnson
Apr 14, 2026
Patricia C. Johnson, affectionately known as “PatPat,” 82, of Nashville, passed away on April 14, 2026, in Hermitage, Tennessee.
PatPat was born in Nashville to Raymond and Della Conquest on July 25, 1943. She attended East Nashville High School. She lied about her age to run away to marry the love of her life, Richard Johnson, on April 1, 1960. She...
Deborah Jean Riling
Apr 11, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Jean Riling, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 11th, 2026. Debbie was born in Clovis, New Mexico, to Bill and Jeane Riling on August the 13th, 1961. She is survived by brother Dave (Ramona) Riling; sister Karen (Richard) Jeffries; nieces Rachel (Mike) Sokoloff, Lindsay (Rick) Mulholland; nephew Chris (Erin) Riling; great nieces Bridgette Sokoloff, Ellie Mulholland, Zoe...
Sylvia Stevens McEachin
Apr 11, 2026
Sylvia Stevens McEachin, age 91 of Meridian, MS, passed away on April 11, 2026. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Joseph Joshua Stevens and Anna May Smith Stevens.
Sylvia was a faithful member of Northpointe Presbyterian Church, where her love for God’s Word was evident in both her daily life and her devotion to reading the Bible. She...
William Kenneth Jorgensen
Apr 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William “Bill” Kenneth Jorgensen of Boston, Tennessee, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Bill passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Williamson County Public Safety...
Betty Jane Hale
Apr 9, 2026
Betty Jane Hale, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 29, 1951, in Franklin, Tennessee, to parents Shirley Spurgeon and Dorothy Kirgan, Betty lived a life enriched by devotion to her family and service to her community.
Betty...
Audrey Hammett Lenox
Apr 8, 2026
Audrey Hammett Lenox, age 95, of Franklin, TN, passed away on April 8, 2026 in Franklin, TN.
Audrey was born Little Rock, AR to John Hammett & Josie Hammett on November 23, 1930. She married Bill Lenox on January 27, 1956 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She worked as a Real Estate Agent and Owner of Lenox Real Estate for 30 years....
Judy Kaye Wakefield
Apr 7, 2026
Judy Kaye Wakefield, age 72, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. A native of Hickman County, she was the daughter of the late James and Gladys Binkley Manley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Tristan Martin, and her brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Gayle Binkley.
Judy was lovingly known as “Granny”...
Anthony Peter Colangelo
Apr 7, 2026
Anthony Peter Colangelo, 88, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. Tony is survived, loved, and celebrated by his devoted wife of 64 years, Penny (nee Podbielski), and his children Debbie (Tim) O’Leary, Tammy (Jim) Watson, Andrea (Tim) Rossborough, and Michael (Pam) Colangelo. He was a cherished grandfather to Joe O’Leary, Allison (Noah) Ura, Caitlin (Will) Elliott,...
James Abner Bauer
Apr 6, 2026
James “Jim” Abner Bauer, age 67 of Franklin, TN passed away April 6, 2026 at his home. He was born to the late John & Elizabeth Bauer on July 13, 1958.
He began military service in November 1977 where he started as a combat paratrooper that advanced to Radiology. He left the military in September 1983 to further pursue a civilian...
Linda Kay Tilley
Apr 4, 2026
Linda “Lynn” Kay Tilley, age 79, of Athens, Alabama, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born in Andrews, North Carolina, to the late William Harold and Annie Juanita Painter Anderson.
Lynn loved her family deeply and cherished every moment spent with them. She was known for always staying busy and had a strong work ethic throughout...
Dorcas A Bowles
Apr 4, 2026
Dorcas Bowles, 73, of Sparks, died on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 8, 1953, in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Charles Thomas Stanley and Eunice Hosch Stanley. Mrs. Bowles had been an accounts receivable clerk of several construction companies, the last being Carlino’s Construction in Pennsylvania before disabilities forced her retirement. She was...
David John Torgerson
Apr 4, 2026
David John Torgerson of Franklin, TN, passed away on April 4, 2026, after following a long battle with Parkinson’s.
He was born to Clinton Torgerson and Verna (Overbye) Torgerson in 1941 on his family's wheat and cattle farm in Walsh County, North Dakota. Dave had a deep love for the farm in Fairdale, ND. While in his undergraduate studies, he met...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
