Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Father David Gene Ogan
Feb 19, 2025
Father David Gene Ogan, age 71 of Nashville, TN passed away February 19, 2025. He was born in Bakersfield, California to the late Ray & Jo Ogan. He was founder and priest / pastor of St. Timothy Orthodox Christian Church in Lompoc, California for 20 years, Director of the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry/Fellowship of St. Silas. Loved the ocean, loved...
Austin Jay Williams
Feb 19, 2025
Austin Jay Williams, age 28, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Born on February 11, 1997, he was the son of James Ward Williams and Ginger Martindale West. He enjoyed camping and riding motorcycles. He truly enjoyed playing farm video games and was greatly interested in guns and shooting. Austin was a great son,...
Christopher G. Brands
Feb 18, 2025
Christopher G. Brands, age 56 of Nolensville, TN passed away February 18, 2025, at his residence. Chris, fondly known as Bubba, was born in Dayton, Ohio to Jack and Brenda Brands.
Chris graduated from the University of Louisville and proudly supported the Cardinals throughout his life. After college, he went on to serve the Louisville community as a Sheriff with the...
Julie Ann Wood
Feb 17, 2025
Julie Ann Wood, age 52, of Thompson’s Station, TN, passed away on February 17, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1972, in Southfield, MI, to Joyce Sims and the late James Balcom.
Julie dedicated over 25 years of her career to Brentwood Benson Music Publishing, where her meticulous attention to detail and warm spirit left a lasting impact. She had...
Donna Sue Hendricks
Feb 17, 2025
Donna “NaNa” (Duff) Hendricks, age 69, of Nashville, TN, passed away on February 17, 2025, from complications due to peripheral artery disease. Preceded in death by parents. Elwin Lynch and Corinne Cessna Duff. Survived by loving daughter, April Burgess of Hermitage, TN and precious grandchildren, Avian and Aliah, devoted sisters, Debra Duff and Diana Jamison both of Franklin, TN and...
Stacy Cheyenne Garner
Feb 17, 2025
Stacy Cheyenne “Dretch” Garner, age 59 of Little Texas Community passed away February 17, 2025. Stacy was a lifelong resident of Williamson County, TN. He worked for Billy McGee Excavating for 25 years and formerly with Williamson County Highway Department for 15+ years. He was an avid coon & rabbit hunter and loved to guide his hunting buddies on wild...
Jerry Ray Smith
Feb 16, 2025
Jerry Ray Smith, born on October 28, 1944 to the late Carroll and Alberta Smith in Evansville, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 in Thompson's Station, Tennessee. Throughout his life, Jerry dedicated himself to public service notably as the Deputy Fire Marshall at North Naples Fire Department, for 23 years where he made significant contributions to the safety...
Donald Terrance DeTorre
Feb 16, 2025
Donald Terrance DeTorre
June 2, 1928- February 16, 2025
Donald T. DeTorre died on February 16, 2025. He was 96 years old.
He is survived by his wife Tonie, daughter Michelle Maggart (Stephen Maggart), grandchildren Todd Maggart (Demi Binkley), John Maggart, great grandchildren Sarah, Samatha, Matthew and Will, son Mark DeTorre (Ann DeTorre), grandchildren Elyssa Turgeon (Tony Turgeon), Michael DeTorre (Amy DeTorre) and...
Glenna Sue Graber
Feb 14, 2025
Glenna Sue (Umholtz) Graber was born to Christian parents, Elmer Lloyd and Robbie Lee (Bean) Umholtz, on September 26th, 1946, in Newton, Kansas. She grew up on her family’s farm with two brothers, Kenny (Eileen) and Tim. She did very well in school and was especially good at science and mathematics.
Glenna was baptized into Christ at the Columbus Avenue Church...
Jay Ward Williams
Feb 14, 2025
Jay Ward Williams, age 75, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Christiana, Tennessee. A native of Sacramento, California, he was the son of the late James Roy Williams and the late Viola Louise Meyers. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Air Force. He spent his career as a truck driver and as...
James Carlyle "Jim" East
Feb 14, 2025
James Carlyle “Jim” East, 81, of Franklin, TN died February 14, 2025. Jim was born to Raymond Harless East and Otley Dawson East on June 5, 1943, in Pulaski, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents; his oldest brother, Douglas Dawson East; sister-in-law, Agnes East and beloved dog Patches. He is survived by his son, Britt East; Britt’s...
Edward "Ted" Winslow Strong II
Feb 13, 2025
Edward “Ted” Winslow Strong, II, age 81 passed away February 13, 2025 in Franklin, TN. He was born in Orange, NJ to the late Dr. Alonzo Paige Strong and Elsie Strong.
Ted moved to the area in 1973, coming from New York. He loved to watch sports on TV especially Baseball, Football and Hockey.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Strong;...
Elen Smith Gardner
Feb 12, 2025
Elen Smith Gardner, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away February 12, 2025. She was a native of Williamson County, TN. Elen attended Franklin High School and her senior year was a 1947 graduate of Spring Hill High School. She retired after 33 years of service from Williamson County Government where she worked at the Register of Deeds Office and...
Susan Renee Osborne
Feb 10, 2025
Susan Renee Osborne, age 62, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her residence. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Walker Osborne and the late Lorene Logan Osborne. Susan loved watching TV and listening to music. She enjoyed being outdoors and loved visiting the beach. She was a simple woman who...
Betty Jean Moss
Feb 9, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of my mother Betty Jean Moss, who passed away on February 9th 2025 at the age of 89.
Born on March 19th 1935 at home on Split Log Road in Williamson County, Tn.. She grew up in the Franklin area and settled in Smyrna, Tn. She was a sweet, wonderful, caring...
George Charles Newcomer Jr
Feb 9, 2025
George Charles Newcomer Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025. Born on November 25, 1931, in Decatur, Georgia, to the late Juanita Fossick and George Charles Newcomer Sr. Charlie lived a life marked by devotion—to his country, his family, and the many passions that brought him joy.
A proud Veteran of the United States Army, Charlie served his...
Eunice Mai Lillard
Feb 9, 2025
Eunice Mai Lillard, a devoted homemaker and lifelong native of Williamson County, passed away in her hometown of Franklin, Tennessee, on February 9, 2025. She was born in the Peytonsville Community, and she spent her life enveloped in the love and warmth of her family and community.
Eunice is remembered for her unwavering love for her family, which was at the...
Jon David Shuff
Feb 8, 2025
Jon David Shuff—JD, J Dizzle, J Pop, and most recently PeePaw (a name lovingly bestowed by his youngest grandson who hasn’t quite mastered his J’s)—lived life at full blast. At 51, he left this world unexpectedly, but in his prime - just as he always predicted he would. The man still had a six-pack and biceps that would make any...
Mary Jo Anderson Vaillancourt
Feb 8, 2025
Mary Jo Anderson Vaillancourt, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away February 8, 2025. Mary Jo was a native of Williamson County, TN and her family were owners of the former Franklin Laundry and Dry Cleaners. She graduated from Vanderbilt University, BA in English, and Georgia State University, MS in Education. Mary Jo worked in university administration at George State...
Cheryl Tywater Enoch
Feb 8, 2025
Cheryl Yvonne Tywater Enoch, age 69, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Earl Tywater and the late Eunice Ann Price Tywater. She retired from Bellsouth with over 20 years of service and later retired from Williamson Medical Center with 21 years...
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