Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Val Dene Harvey
Dec 11, 2025
Val Dene Medlin Harvey, age 92 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2025.
Preceded in death by her parents N.J. & Velma (Battle) Medlin. Val was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on November 21, 1933. She was educated at the University of Oklahoma and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Fort Worth, Texas.
She is also preceded in death by her...
Susie Mae Heithcock
Dec 7, 2025
Susie Mae Heithcock, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Franklin community, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Thompson's Station, Tennessee. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1930, in Franklin, TN, Susie lived a life dedicated to caring for both her family and her community. A true caregiver at heart,...
Jean Margaret Moffatt Bentley
Dec 7, 2025
Jean Margaret Moffatt Bentley, age 95, of Franklin, TN, passed away on December 7, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1930, in England to her parents Robert and Agnes Moffatt.
Jean met the love of her life, George Bentley, while he was stationed in the Air Force in England. She made the life-changing journey to America aboard the Queen Mary....
Mary Galantowicz
Dec 6, 2025
Mary Galantowicz, A Life Dedicated to Faith, Family, and Community
Mary Galantowicz (nee Knotts), a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and active community member, passed away peacefully after a long battle with chronic lung disease on Friday, December 6, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1941, and she grew up in Sicily Island, Louisiana. Mary attended college at LSU...
Louise Wilson
Dec 6, 2025
Louise Wilson, age 81, passed away on December 6, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Maudie Lou Thompson Taylor.
Louise lived a life marked by talent, kindness, and unwavering faith. An exceptional seamstress, she owned and operated her own fabric shop in Mississippi, where she...
David Roland Rigney
Dec 5, 2025
David Roland Rigney, age 72, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at his home in Franklin, TN.
Dave, a native of Cleveland Ohio, was the son of the late Orien B. Rigney and the late Eleanor C. Davis, and was a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians.
He graduated from North Ridgeville High School in 1971 and the...
Larry Patrick
Dec 4, 2025
Larry Patrick, age 72, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born in Streator, Illinois, to the late Donald and Ella Patrick.
Larry’s greatest passion in life was sharing the gospel, and he was well known for his presence on the street corner in downtown Franklin, where he devoted countless hours to spreading the message of his...
Claudia Fox Burns
Dec 4, 2025
Claudia Fox Burns, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Franklin, Tennessee on December 4, 2025, after a short illness.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Claudia was the beloved daughter of Marion and Joe Fox. A graduate of Thornton Township High School in Harvey, IL and Newton College (which later merged with Boston College), in Newton, MA, she built a remarkable...
Jean F. Beasley
Dec 2, 2025
Frances Jean Faulkner Beasley, known as Jean, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, devoted teacher, administrator and conservationist passed away December 2, 2025 at the age of 90. Jean passed away peacefully in Franklin, TN where she had moved in August 2021 to be closer to her family.
Jean leaves behind her two sons, Barney Beasley (Karen) of Franklin, TN...
Peggy Joanne Turner
Dec 2, 2025
Peggy Joanne Baumgardner Turner, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at The Waters of Gallatin. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Milford McKinley Baumgardner and the late Jessie Mae Turner Baumgardner. She spent her career of more than 20 years as an accountant. She was a long-time, faithful member of...
Zeneith O'Neal Garland Cole
Dec 1, 2025
Zeneith O’Neal Garland Cole, age 84 of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by family. Zeneith was born on April 26, 1941 to James and Kathleen Johnson Garland of Nashville, TN and was raised in Williamson County as one of seven children. Her friends and family remember her for her fierce devotion and unending commitment to...
James Ellsworth French
Nov 30, 2025
James Ellsworth “Jimmy” French (December 10, 1935 – November 30, 2025), of Franklin, Tennessee, was born in Algood, Tennessee, and was the only child of James Albert “Jack” and Sarah Stites French. From his childhood to his final years, Jimmy was a magnet for other people—drawn to their stories, quick to make them feel at home, and happiest when he...
Linda Gale Hammonds
Nov 29, 2025
Linda Gale Hammonds, age 78, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Rockvale, Tennessee. Born on August 24, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, Linda was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who devoted her life to her family and her faith.
As a cherished member of Calvary Church in Murfreesboro, Linda became known as the "Mother of the Church" and a...
James Vannoy
Nov 28, 2025
James L. Vannoy (Jim), of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025 at the age of 88.Born in Worland, Wyoming, Jim was the beloved son of Bentley Carroll (B.C.) and Vera Vannoy.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Mary Jane (Janie), and his sister Linda.He proudly served his country in the United States...
William James Wilson lll
Nov 28, 2025
William James Wilson III, a beloved co-owner of Tennessee Cheesecake, left this world on November 28, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee. Born on January 30, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Bill, as he was fondly known, exemplified a life filled with passion, dedication, and a deep love for his family and interests.
Over the years, Bill built a successful career alongside his...
Jonathan Mark Buford
Nov 27, 2025
Jonathan Mark Buford, age 60 of Franklin, TN passed away November 27, 2025. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Foster & Patricia Gentry Buford. Mark was a lifelong Williamson County resident. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mark worked as a machinist for Newmatics for many years prior to his retirement. He was an avid...
Ivan Rymskiy
Nov 27, 2025
Ivan Rymskiy
August 08, 1940- November 27, 2024
Папа родился 8 августа 1940 года в селе Кривая Балка Одесской области в православной семье. Он был старшим ребёнком из четырёх детей, один ребёнок умер во младенчестве. Вместе с сестренкой и братишкой они весело проводили время.
Иногда его бабушка брала за руку, и они шли в храм на Пасху или Рождество. Он часто просил бабушку...
John L. Lackey
Nov 25, 2025
John L. Lackey, age 81, of Brentwood, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025.
Born on August 18, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, John was the son of the late Johnny L. Lackey and Jewel Johnson. A man of endless curiosity and steady hands, he lived a life full of adventure, craftsmanship, and simple joys.
John raced sailboats, hunted and fished, and even...
Jacquelyn Lavender Coke
Nov 24, 2025
Jacquelyn Lavender Coke, affectionately known as "Jackie," passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 6, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee, she lived a life marked by dedication, love, and community.
Jackie's career began at the Federal Reserve Bank, but in 1969 she transitioned to Vanderbilt University, where she devoted 25 years...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Brown
Nov 23, 2025
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Brown, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23, after an extended illness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family, friends, church community, garden, and beloved animals.
Born on January 9, 1933, in High Point, NC, to Leslie H and Mary Moye Bowling, Betty moved with her family to Nashville...
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