Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Tom Tansil
Jan 12, 2021
Tom Tansil, age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away January 12, 2021. Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and also served in the National Guard. He owned Flat Creek Market and Tansils Market for several years. Tom worked for many years with landscaping. Tom drove the school bus for Williamson County School System and also worked at...
Ellen Abbott
Jan 11, 2021
Ellen Lee Abbott, age 56 of Nashville, TN passed away January 11, 2021 from an accident. Ellen was a graduate of The Harpeth Hall School and received her Bachelors Degree from Auburn University. Most recently, Ellen was the Director of Criminal Justice Services with the State of Tennessee. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all....
The Carlisle, II
Jan 10, 2021
The Rev. Robert Z Carlisle II (Bob), devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died January 10 after a two-year battle with cancer. A retired deacon in the United Methodist Church, he committed his life to making disciples for Christ for 56 years, serving ministries in Oklahoma, Ohio, Kentucky, Colorado, and Tennessee. He was 82. Following his retirement in 2005, Bob and...
Joe Jones
Jan 9, 2021
Joe Larry Jones, age 77, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on January 9, 2021 in Gallatin, TN. He is preceded in death by wife Ada (Jean) Vaughn Jones, and parents, Joe Anderson Jones and Mary (Evelyn) Cockman Jones. Jones, a long-time resident of Sanford, NC, lived on Lake Tillery NC for many years after the passing of his wife, and...
Rollin Neal
Jan 9, 2021
Rollin Daniel Neal, age 67 of Smyrna, TN passed away January 9, 2021 surrounded by his family at his residence. Preceded in death by parents, Lanieus Oatman and Willene Hale Neal; brother, Barry Lee Neal; son in law, Jeff Walden; grandson, Austin Wilkerson; granddaughter, Daysia Lee Neal. Survived by: children, Hope Shannon (Burt) Cox, Daniel Jacob (Penny) Neal, Dustin Trevor...
William Smith
Jan 9, 2021
William Rhoden Smith, age 83 of Brentwood, TN passed away Jan 9, 2021 at his residence. Rhoden was born in Williamson County to the late Thomas Rhoden Smith and Winnie Agion Smith. He was a Retired Supervisor with Nashville Bridge Company and a member of Christ Church of Arrington. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters,...
Judith Sweeney
Jan 9, 2021
Judith Johnson Sweeney age 80 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away January 9, 2021. Judith was a graduate of Trevecca. Judith was the Director of the Pre-School Program at Franklin Community of Faith. She worked with Mid-Cumberland Nutritional Programs with senior citizens. She is survived by her loving husband, George Sweeney; daughters, Cheryl Lynn (Jay) Brown, Janet Lee (Bill) Beard...
John England Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
John William England, Jr, age 65 of Chapel Hill, TN passed away on January 8, 2021. Johnny was born in Rover, TN on July 3, 1955. He worked as a CNC Machinist for Tangent Industries for many years. He was a loving, husband, father and the greatest Pop ever. Preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Ethel King England and...
Russell Schantz, Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
Russell D. Schantz, Jr., beloved husband of Peggy Schantz of Franklin, TN went home to his Lord and Savior on January 8, 2021 at the age of 73. Russell was born in Allentown, PA on January 13, 1947. He was a graduate of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA in 1968. He then entered the US Army, graduating from Officer Candidate...
Robert Officer
Jan 8, 2021
Robert "Bob" Timothy Officer, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away January 8, 2021. He was born in Monterey, TN August 1, 1942 to the late Herbert T. & Rebecca Little Officer. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1960 and joined the Army Reserves. He attended Lab Technician School in Nashville, TN and worked in Nashville and Lawrenceburg, TN...
Jose Fuentes
Jan 8, 2021
Jose Luis Fuentes, age 70 of Franklin, TN departed this life on January 8, 2021. Jose, also known as Pepe or Pastor, was born on January 2, 1951 in Zitacuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. His family migrated early in his life to the United States and became a US Citizen at a young age. He lived in Pacoima CA, attended San Fernando...
Presley White, Jr.
Jan 8, 2021
Presley "Bubba" Eugene White, Jr. age 68 of Franklin, TN. passed away January 8, 2021. Bubba was born and raised in Williamson County. He retired from Waste Management as a truck driver. Bubba is preceded in death by his parents, Presley Eugene and Cleo White, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Barbara White; daughters, Lori...
George Fields
Jan 7, 2021
George "Buzz" Dennis Fields, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away January 7, 2021. George is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Elizabeth Fields. He is survived by his son, Jesse Fields; daughters, Josie (Rick) Culpepper and Jeannie (Andy) Hale; brother, Jim Fields; sisters, Jayne (Jack) Simms, Clayta (Rick) Godziebiewski, Iris (Peter) Moscone, Janet (Wayne) Bayless and...
James Poteete, Jr.
Jan 7, 2021
James "Jimmy" Lighthall Poteete, Jr. age 71 of College Grove, TN passed away January 7, 2021. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Lighthall & Marie Poteete. Jimmy was retired from TN Sheet Metal. He was a member of College Grove Church of Christ. He is survived by his fiancé, Alice Mosley of Chapel Hill, TN; son, James...
Glenna Williams
Jan 7, 2021
Glenna Ruth Williams age 93 of College Grove, TN passed away peacefully January 7, 2021. Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Baxter Williams; son, Charles "Dickey" Williams; daughter, Suzanne Pratt; brother, Charles Nelson and sister, Margaret Nelson. She is survived by her sons, Danny (Candy) Williams and Scott (Kay) Williams; daughter, Patti Knox; grandchildren, Brad, Gauge,...
Louise Batey
Jan 7, 2021
Louise Foster Batey, age 94, of Franklin, TN, died January 7, 2021. Born April 25, 1926 to Samuel Kessler Foster and Ethel Floyd Foster. A 1944 graduate of Central High School in Columbia, TN. On August 7, 1946 she married to Thomas Rayford Batey, who predeceased her. She worked for the State of TN Radiological Health Department for many years....
Vicki Taulbee
Jan 7, 2021
Vicki Jo Taulbee, age 65 of Franklin, TN passed away January 7, 2021. Originally from Dyersburg, TN born to Margie Sue Boatwright and Charles Duane Hawks. Preceded in death by, her parents, and sister, Elizabeth Hawks Hinton. She is survived by, husband Vaughn "Rick" G. Taulbee; daughter, Lyndsay Taulbee Bray (Andrew), and brother, Charles Robert Hawks; cousin, Patsy Boatright. A...
Sadie Cathey
Jan 6, 2021
Sadie Lorene Smithson Cathey, age 91 of the Rally Hill Community in Maury County, TN. Lorene attended Ash Hill School. She was a member of Ash Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church and joined the church in August 28, 1942. She and her husband, Henry Martin Cathey were married on July 19, 1947. Lorene retired from Lasko Metal Products in Franklin at...
Berda Mills
Jan 6, 2021
Berda Rea Mills, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away January 6, 2021. She was a former sales representative for Mary Kay Cosmetics. While working for Mary Kay, she met the ultimate sales goal, and was awarded a brand, new pink Cadillac. Berda is preceded in death by her mother & stepfather, Lela & George Towe; father, Desmon Winters; son,...
Paul Sewell
Jan 4, 2021
Paul Sewell, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away January 4, 2021 at his home. Born in Williamson county, Tennessee to the late Leon & Elizabeth Pewitt Sewell. He was a Deacon at Pewitt's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church since 1979. Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Jerre Stinson Sewell. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy (Phillip) Jennings;...
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