Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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LaVelle McCain Leopard
Feb 1, 2024
LaVelle McCain Leopard, age 84 of Thompson’s Station, TN, peacefully left her spirit with us on February 1st, 2024. She was as unique as her name, especially for a girl born in 1939 in the rural farming community of Lexington, AL. Blonde-headed, with a mischievous grin and a true sparkle in her eyes, she grew up loving to learn, writing...
Frank Richard Taylor
May 2, 2024
Frank Richard Taylor, age 81, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tn. A native of Williston, North Dakota, he was the son of the late Frank Robinson Taylor and the late Olive Bond Taylor. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers: William and David Taylor; and 2 sisters:...
Leland "Wayne" Waddell, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
Leland “Wayne” Waddell of the Hillsboro Community passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Joe and Carolyn Waddell. Wayne was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Waddell; nephew, Joseph Waddell III. He is survived by his daughter, Shelby (Harvey) Wood of Mt. Pleasant, TN; sons, Leland (Rochelle) Waddell of...
Jerry Wilson Haskins
Apr 27, 2024
Jerry Wilson “Fuzzy” Haskins, age 70, passed away on April 27, 2024, at his residence. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was born on September 13, 1953, the son of the late Helen Imogene Haskins. He retired from the Williamson County Highway Department in 2016 as an equipment operator. He loved operating equipment and enjoyed showing the “younger boys”...
Brian Lee Chivers
Apr 21, 2024
Brian Lee Chivers, 67, passed away on April 21, 2024, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his journey he showed incredible strength; he is our superhero.
Brian was born on March 15, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Tex and Joan Chivers. He grew up in Hazel Park, Michigan, and always had stories to share about...
Janice Hobbs Sutton
Apr 20, 2024
Janice Hobbs Sutton, age 82, of Thompsons Station, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Janice was born in McMinnville, TN on August 12, 1941, daughter to the late Barney & Pauline (Tate) Hobbs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sutton and daughter Lisa Melody Meadows.
Survivors include her children, Lewis (Chip) Meadows Jr....
Jo Anne McMahon Hawkins
Apr 19, 2024
Jo Anne McMahon Hawkins passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Franklin, Tennessee in Lilac Trace at Somerby Franklin. She was born on December 24, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Paul D. McMahon and Virginia Inman McMahon. Jo Anne's life was a testament of her love and commitment to her family and to her...
Brenda Kaye Wood
Apr 19, 2024
Brenda Kaye Wood was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She left this world suddenly on April 19, 2024 at the age 68.
Brenda “Nana” was the heart of her home and she enjoyed nothing more in life than spending time with her family. She loved her children and grandchildren deeply and had a strong faith in God....
Brian Charles (Father Andrew) Short
Apr 17, 2024
Brian Charles (Father Andrew) Short, age 66, of Spring Hill, TN, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on April 17, 2024, after a valiant struggle with esophageal cancer.
Brian was born on April 25, 1957 to Charles Rex and Margie Chatterton Short in Garnett, Kansas. His childhood was spent in Topeka, KS with his older sisters Barbara and Brenda and his...
Phyllis Jean Stanley Fish
Apr 17, 2024
Phyllis Jean Stanley Fish (1943-2024), of Primm Springs, TN, greeted Jesus her Savior early in the morning of April 17, 2024. Born in Hillsville, VA, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she received the offer of salvation from Jesus Christ while attending Fremont Church of the Brethren as a young girl. From then on, she never wavered in her commitment to...
Frances Wiley Henry
Apr 16, 2024
Frances Wiley Henry, 92, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ April 16, 2024, while living at Brookdale Senior Living, Tullahoma, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born and raised in Tennessee in Williamson County to the late Robert Preston “Press” Wiley, Sr. and Lera Roberson Wiley. She is also preceded in death by...
Doris Louise Locke
Apr 15, 2024
Doris Louise Locke, age 95 of Arrington, TN passed away April 15, 2024. She was born in Morgan County, Alabama to the late Howard & Evie Locke. She worked for CPS for 23 years in the Label Department. Doris was preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn Locke, Garland Locke, Gladstone Locke and Marshall Locke. She is survived by her...
James Thomas "Tommy" Lunn
Apr 14, 2024
James Thomas “Tommy” Lunn, age 69 of Fairview, TN passed away April 14, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Mack & Pauline Lunn. Tommy retired after 42 years from Metro Public Works where he worked as a Street and Roads Foreman. He was a member of Jones Chapel Church of the Nazarene. He is preceded in...
William Edward "Bill" Crawford
Apr 13, 2024
William Edward “Bill” known as “Bunker Bill” Crawford, age 74 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away April 13, 2024. He was a native of Williamson County, TN and was a long time welder. Former pit crew member for Jimmy Maxwell Racing and Flookie Buford Racing where he and his family had fond memories of racing at Nashville Speedway. He enjoyed...
Myrtle Veach
Apr 12, 2024
Myrtle Veach, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away April 12, 2024. She was born in El Dorado, AR to the late Harry and Eva Veach. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Bob Veach. She is survived by her nieces and nephew, Mark Veach, Glenda Michna, and Kathleen Creel; and sister-in-law, Anna Mae...
Carol Mae Purvis - Moon
Apr 12, 2024
Carol Mae Purvis- Moon, 80 of Magee, MS went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 22024 at her residence in Brandon, MS. Carol was born April,29 1943 to Mrs. Etta Mae Majure and Harold Brantley Majure, who lost his life serving in WWII before her birth. She was raised in a loving home with her Mother and...
James Allen Hargrove
Apr 11, 2024
James Allen Hargrove, age 59 passed away suddenly on April 11, 2024, at his residence. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of Mary Ruth Anderson Hargrove and the late John Ben Hargrove. He enjoyed both hunting and fishing, sports, grilling out, and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family. He enjoyed his job at...
Betsy Osborne Demerich
Apr 10, 2024
Betsy Osborne Demerich age 66 of Franklin, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2024. Betsy was a native of Williamson County, TN. She was a retired cafeteria employee with Franklin Special School District. She was a lifelong devoted member of Hillsboro Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, William Harvey and Sylvia Harris Osborne and sister, Ruth...
Harold Gordon Andrews
Apr 9, 2024
Harold Gordon Andrews, 92, of Franklin, TN – formerly of Smyrna, TN, passed away after a long illness surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
He was born in Nebraska City, NE on June 1, 1931, to the late Thomas C. and Rosa Sims Andrews. He was a loving husband, father, papa, and brother. He was a musician and...
Glenn Thomas Welch Sr.
Apr 9, 2024
Glenn Thomas Welch, Sr. peacefully passed away on April 9, 2024 at 96 years old. He was born December 19th, 1927 to the late Ercy N. "Jack" Welch and the late Ruth Jean Welch. Survived by wife of 75 years, Georgia Hall Welch; brother, Jack Welch of Knoxville; children, Glenn Thomas Welch Jr., Cynthia Hall Welch, Susan Welch (Michael) Heeney...
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