Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Milford Dan Brown
Nov 6, 2024
Milford Dan Brown, born on August 6, 1937, in Davidson County, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on November 6, 2024, in Brentwood, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service in the field of education.
With an illustrious career spanning 40 years at the Franklin School District, Milford was known for his unwavering commitment to teaching and nurturing minds of...
Nathan E Green
Nov 4, 2024
Nathan E. Green, age 90 of College Grove, TN passed away November 4, 2024. He was born in Williamson County, Tennessee to the late Melvin & Annie Green. Nathan worked in maintenance for the Williamson County School System for many years. He was a longtime farmer, and enjoyed being outside. Nathan loved to make deals. He spent many weekends at...
Helen Lauradene Shinnick
Nov 3, 2024
Helen Lauradene "Hattie" Sykes Shinnick, our dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, went to be with Jesus on November 3, 2024. She is remembered by her family as a hard-working, servant-hearted person who deeply loved her family and friends.
Hattie was born August 29,1928 in Cumberland City, Tennessee to the late Alton and Robbie Sykes. She was affectionately referred to...
George Austin Robertson, Jr
Nov 1, 2024
George Austin Robertson Jr.
(aka Austin Roberts)
September 19, 1945 – November 1, 2024
George Austin Robertson Jr, known professionally as ‘Austin Roberts,’ passed from this earth peacefully, after a prolonged period of health issues. George had resided in Franklin, Tennessee for over forty-five years, but was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son of and preceded in death by his parents,...
Marylyn Ann Roberts
Nov 1, 2024
Marylyn (Morrissey) Roberts, 89, died peacefully on November 1, 2024 in Nashville. Born on June 26, 1935, Marylyn grew up with her parents and four older brothers in Salt Lake City, Utah, then after attending the University of Utah her freshman year, moved back east with her family and graduated from Chestnut Hill College in Pennsylvania. During summer school at...
Michael Hugh Cain
Nov 1, 2024
Michael Hugh Cain, age 69 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away November 1, 2024 in Franklin, TN. He was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Michael Cain and Ruth Muskopf. He is survived by his wife, Mary Cain; children, Stephen Dudas, Michelle (Bobby) Rutledge, Christopher (Sheri) Cain, Brandon (Amy) Cain, John Gibson, Jarrod (Hannah) Whalen, Mykel Hayes, and Elizabeth...
Janet Ann Wagner
Oct 31, 2024
Janet Ann Wagner, a cherished homemaker and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully in Brentwood, Tennessee, on October 31, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on February 27, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Janet was the daughter of Edward and Frances Paslof Morris, who predeceased her. Janet is also preceded in death by sons James Wagner and Roger...
Kenneth Don Payne
Oct 30, 2024
Kenneth Don Payne, beloved son, brother and uncle was welcomed into Heaven on October 30, 2024 in Dallas, TX at the age of 89. He was born on May 10, 1935 in Nevada, TX to Elmer and Gertrude Payne. Preceded in death by his loving parents who instilled in him a strong sense of family values, devoted siblings Glen W....
Rosa Lee Reed Wagner
Oct 30, 2024
Rosa Lee Reed Wagner, age 89 of the Boston Community, passed away October 30, 2024. She was born in Maury County, Tennessee to the late William Thomas Reed and Lula Mae Allen Reed. Rosa was one of the first founding members of the Graceland Community Church. She retired from Worthington Precision Metal and Lasko after 31 years. She spent her...
Larry William Owens
Oct 30, 2024
Larry William “Foxy” Owens, age 74 passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lonnie Owens and the late Hester Mae Owens. He spent his career working at Lasko and as a mechanic. He loved NASCAR, working on and restoring old vehicles, going...
Michael Dean Wilson
Oct 29, 2024
Michael Dean Wilson, age 77 of Thompson’s Station, TN, passed away on October 29, 2024. He was born in Louisville, KY to the late Elmer Wilson and Esther Montgomery and grew up in Cross Plains, Indiana. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966, where he served for 6 years, during which he moved to Hawaii and later Southern...
Joan Ellen Ganio
Oct 28, 2024
Joan Ellen Ganio, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Joan was a vibrant soul, known for her creativity and passion for life. She had a remarkable talent for crafting, pouring her heart into every project. Her...
John Elbert Wise
Oct 28, 2024
John Elbert Wise, age 61, passed away on Monday, October 28th, 2024, at his residence in Dickson, Tennessee. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Eugene Arthur Wise and the late Dottie May Harris. He spent over 30 years working in the concrete business. He enjoyed gardening, riding motorcycles, watching football and NASCAR, and...
Rocky Lewis Robinson
Oct 28, 2024
Rocky Lewis Robinson - son, dad, and friend - departed this world Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 73 years of age.
A Franklin native, he is the son of the late R.L. Robinson and Rentha Hargrove Robinson. He worked at Durango boot factory for many years. Dad loved music, and often spoke about his memories in his band. He played the...
Gary William Byrd
Oct 27, 2024
Gary William Byrd, age 69 of Centerville, TN passed away October 27, 2024. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Howard & Earline Byrd. He worked as a forklift operator at a wood pallet manufacturer in Centerville where he retired. He is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Byrd. Gary is survived by his sister, Sheila Haskins....
Robert "R.J." Joseph Pratt
Oct 27, 2024
Robert “R.J.” Joseph Pratt passed away peacefully at his home in Franklin, Tenn., on Sunday October 27, 2024, after a courageous 650-day cancer battle. He had an army of warriors fighting with him all along the way.
R.J. was born December 31, 1979, in Killeen, Texas to Bob and Rita Pratt. The oldest of four, R.J. was the big brother everyone...
Daniel Richard Plattsmier, Sr.
Oct 25, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Richard Plattsmier, Sr, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away Friday, October 25th, 2024, peacefully at home at the age of 95. He was a native of Rayne, Louisiana, but moved his family to Nashville in 1963. He was the youngest of six sons of the late George Plattsmier and Fabiola Chappuis Plattsmier. Dan is preceded in death by Elizabeth...
Reginald Wayne Puckett
Oct 24, 2024
Reginald Wayne Puckett, 67, of Franklin,TN, passed away on October 24th, 2024 in Franklin,TN.
Reginald Wayne was born in Franklin, TN to Buck Coffee and Lucille Puckett on July 21st, 1957 and was raised by Mattie and Gus Brown. He played basketball and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1976. He married Rita Johnson on October 1st, 1976 in Franklin, TN....
Thomas John Behl
Oct 23, 2024
Thomas John Behl was born on January 4, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Max and Dorothy Behl. He passed from this world to the next on October 23, 2024, leaving it a better place.
He served his country for much of his adult life as a Marine, a US Border Patrol agent, and a US Secret Service agent, protecting presidents, vice-presidents,...
William Jesse Parker
Oct 23, 2024
William “Bill” Jesse Parker, born on April 13, 1946, in Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, also in Nashville. He lived a life dedicated to both his family and his career, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by those who knew him.
Bill devoted an impressive 40 years of his life to CSX Railroad, where he...
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