Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Joseph Henry "Joe" Shore
Jan 21, 2025
Joseph Henry "Joe" Shore, beloved father, brother, and uncle, gracefully departed this life on January 21, 2025, at the age of 66 in Nashville, TN. Born on August 7, 1958, in Winston Salem, NC to the late John & Jewell Shore. Joe's warmth and humor reverberated throughout his life, leaving an indelible mark on those who had the pleasure of...
Jo Ann Whidby King
Jan 21, 2025
Jo Ann Whidby King, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away January 21, 2025. Native of Williamson County, TN. She was a loving wife, mother, Nana and was a talented singer. She was a member of Garrison United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Glenn King; son, Jason King and parents, James and Mattie Lou Anderson...
Anita Jane Smithson
Jan 21, 2025
Anita Jane Smithson, a beloved member of her community, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Columbia, TN, at the age of 69. Born on September 21, 1955, in Franklin, TN, Anita lived her life with a passion for providing care and service to others, particularly in her career as a self-employed cleaning professional. She dedicated herself to her work,...
Stella Harriett George
Jan 20, 2025
Stella Harriett George, age 78, of Murfreesboro, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. She was born December 4, 1946, to the late Powell and Edith Wells.
A beloved mother, sister and aunt. Stella was a Christian lady with a beautiful soul and gentle spirit who loved everyone she met. She had a passion for animals, the outdoors, reading, and sports....
Deborah "Debbie" King Roberson
Jan 20, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” King Roberson, age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away January 20, 2025. She was born August 24, 1956 in Franklin to the late Viola Noland and Lawrence King. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Danny King. She is survived by her children Shannon Pratt. Johnathan Roberson, Joseph (Misty) Roberson; grandchildren Ashley...
Dolly Betsy Acosta de Aguayo
Jan 20, 2025
Dolly Aguayo, age 93, transitioned from this life to heaven on January 20, 2025. Dolly was born on February 6, 1931, in Yurimaguas, Estado Loreto, Peru. She moved at a young age to Caracas, Venezuela, where she worked as an executive secretary for the Peruvian Embassy. She married Percy Aguayo. From this marriage she had a daughter and a son....
Omar Ernest "Ernie" Bacon, Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Omar Ernest “Ernie” Bacon, Jr., age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away January 20, 2025. Happily married to Nell Crawford Bacon for 66 years (married in McKenzie, Tennessee, December 28, 1958), Father of Lisa Dawn Bacon Hackney (Clay) of Dalton, Georgia, and Steven Ernest Bacon (LaDonna) of Franklin. Grandchildren Julia Louise Hackney Cagle (Mitch) of Dalton, Georgia, Amanda Erin Hackney...
Randy Clinton Bean
Jan 19, 2025
Randy Clinton Bean age 69, of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on January 19, 2025 while under Hospice care. He was born in Fayetteville, Tn to the late James Harlin Bean and Annie Ruth (Hall) Bean. He was a dedicated husband, and father. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years...
Arnold James Gross
Jan 19, 2025
Arnold James Gross, 88, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed peacefully into the presence of his beloved Jesus on January 19, 2025.
Arnold was born in Beebe River, New Hampshire, to Arnold Clifford and Alexcina Marian Gross on January 17, 1937. He worked with a lovely young lady at a Howard Johnson restaurant during the summer tourist season; she waited tables and he...
Dorothy Alice Malugin
Jan 18, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Alice Malugin, age 81, of Linden, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Dot was born on May 9, 1943, in Welch, West Virginia to the late Wesley T. and Pearlie Hartley Hargrove.
Dot was a woman of many passions. As an avid reader, she found joy in the worlds created by her favorite authors. Her...
E. Margaret Lyons
Jan 18, 2025
E. Margaret Lyons, age 97, passed from this life to heaven peacefully on January 18, 2025. Margaret was born on October 4, 1927, in Stewart County, TN. Her heart belonged in Grand Rivers, KY where she spent most of her life beside Van, her husband of almost 70 years. Her love for the outdoors kept her close to the water...
Carolyn Jean Babcock
Jan 18, 2025
Carolyn Jean Jones Babcock, age 85, went on to rejoice in Heaven with Jesus on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by her family at home. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Wesley Jones and the late Minnie Wawee Moore Caruthers.
Carol inherited her mother’s intense love of Jesus, desire to persevere, love for country music,...
William "Billy" Earl Knight
Jan 15, 2025
William “Billy” Earl Knight, age 90 of the Millview/Rudderville Community passed away January 15, 2025 at the home that he and his wife built in 1960. He was born at St. Thomas hospital in Nashville, TN to the late Earl & Louise Pinkston Knight but lived his entire life in the same area off of Arno Road that his mother’s...
Willard Earl Hall
Jan 15, 2025
Willard Earl Hall age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away January 15, 2025. He was born in Athens, AL to the late Luther Earl and Zeno Lillian Hall. He was a dedicated husband, father, and PawPaw. He was a member of Brentwood Church of Christ.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Martha Ary Hall; daughter Hylan (David)...
Marsha Anne Gootee
Jan 15, 2025
Marsha Anne Gootee, beloved wife, mother, mawmaw, artist, real estate broker, and dedicated servant of God, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 8, 1948, to the late Johnnie B. Gullet and Lester Hammons, Marsha’s life was a testament to love, faith, and selfless service.
Marsha’s artistic talent was a reflection of her...
James Harold Owens
Jan 14, 2025
"The pain of missing you is a beautiful reminder of the joy of loving you. " (Dean Jackson)
It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of James Harold Owens, also known as Jimmy, Boo Boo, and Pawpaw, passed away at the age of 88 at his home on January 14, 2025. January 1, 1937 he was born in Franklin,...
Robert Dominic Spaletto
Jan 12, 2025
Robert “Uncle Bob” Dominic Spaletto, passed away peacefully at home in Franklin Tennessee on January 12, 2025 at the age of 81 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.
Bob was born in Chicago, IL to the late Anthony Rocco Spaletto (1915-2002) and Genevieve Anna Sarno Spaletto (1913-2009), both of Italian descent. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by...
Angela Olmos Rosales
Jan 12, 2025
Angela Olmos Rosales, born on December 4, 1950, in Tortugas Rayon, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, passed away peacefully in Columbia, TN, on January 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Angela will be remembered as a devoted homemaker who took great joy in caring for her family. Her strong and brave spirit was evident in every aspect of her life,...
Virginia Mell Isaacs
Jan 12, 2025
Virginia Mell Isaacs
1953-2025
With much sadness the family of Virginia Mell Isaacs announces her passing on January 12, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mell was born on December 24, 1953, to James A. and Libby Dalton Isaacs at Dan German Hospital in Franklin, Tennessee. The second of four children, she grew up on a farm on Henpeck...
Ottie Reynolds Pewitt
Jan 12, 2025
Ottie Reynolds Pewitt, January 19, 1924 ~ January 12, 2025 peacefully passed away at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Alston and Jennie D. Forehand Reynolds; husband, Elbert Houston Pewitt; son, Anthony (Tony) Pewitt. She is survived by her son, Jim (Terry) Pewitt; daughter, Mary Pewitt Earnest; daughter in-law, Sue Warden Pewitt; grandson, John Pewitt,...
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