Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Donald Robert Hughes
Jun 3, 2024
Donald Robert Hughes, (96), of Franklin, left his earthly body his own way in his sleep with two of his children by his side in Franklin, Tennessee on June 3rd, 2024. The golf-loving father was a member of the unofficial ORBs (Old Retired Bastards) Golfing Club, where he was known as “down the middle Don” and even had a place on the 7th hole named “Hughes Hollow.”Don was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Stanley and Cornelia Hughes on April...
Joanne Elizabeth Ashford Giddens
Jun 3, 2024
Joanne Elizabeth Ashford Giddens, age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away June 3, 2024. Born in Utica, NY to the late Robert William and Lucy Mae Vanderwood Ashford. She was a 1953 graduate of Franklin High School and attended class at George Peabody’s Teachers College. After earning her nursing degree in 1956, Joanne served as a Registered Nurse and ultimately...
Bessie Capley
Jun 1, 2024
Bessie Capley, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away June 1, 2024. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Preston and Sarah Taylor. Bessie loved the Lord, she loved her family and she loved spending time in her flower garden. She was a founding member of Grassland Heights Baptist Church. Bessie retired from Sears where she worked...
Gregory "Greg" Allen Simpson
May 31, 2024
Gregory Allen Simpson, 75, of Brentwood, TN was welcomed into the
arms of Jesus on May 31, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Greg dedicated his
life to serving his family, his country, his work, and The Lord.
Greg was born in 1948 in Crookston, Minnesota to the late Jesse W.
Simpson and the late Muriel St. John. The third of four children, Greg
and his family...
Christopher "Joel" McWhorter
May 31, 2024
Christopher Joel McWhorter, age 33 of Nashville, TN passed away May 31, 2024. He was born in Nashville, TN and was a 2010 Graduate of Ravenwood High School. Joel was very passionate about music, especially rock and metal. At a young age, his father taught him how to play the drums. He quickly became an extremely talented, award winning drummer...
Michael "Mike" Perry Seestedt
May 30, 2024
Michael Perry Seestedt of Brentwood, TN - a devoted husband, father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend - passed away unexpectedly at the age of 46 on May 30, 2024.
Mike was born to Linda and Paul Seestedt on November 10, 1977, in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He was born “full of joy”, always doing and saying things to make people...
Francis Grey Cummings
May 30, 2024
Francis Grey Cummings, age 86 of Brentwood, TN passed away May 30, 2024. He was born to Wiley Grey “Jack” Cummings and Evelyn Garmon Cummings on April 3, 1938. He graduated from Central High School in McMinnville, TN and from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister,...
Arleen Gail Larsen Munk
May 29, 2024
Arleen Gail Larsen Munk, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at The Reserve of Spring Hill. A native of North Bergen, New Jersey, she was born on August 02, 1938, to the late Edgar C. Larsen and the late Julia Fondak Larsen. She was a graduate of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. After moving to Franklin in...
William Earl Pollard, III
May 28, 2024
William Earl Pollard III, known affectionately to his friends and family as Bill, passed away on May 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and cherished memories. Born to Pat and Bill Pollard, he was a beacon of joy in the lives of those who knew him. Bill's sister, Jenny Carlton, her husband Kyle, and their children Kristin,...
Adam Friedrich Spiess
May 27, 2024
Adam Friedrich Spiess, 50, of College Grove passed away on May 27, 2024. Adam’s journey through life was shared with his beloved wife, Cindy (nee Horosinski) and his cherished sons, Tyler and Dylan. He was the loving son of the late Ernst Spiess and his surviving mother, Winifred (nee Graham) Spiess. Adam was the fond brother of Catherine (and...
Dr. Rita Jane Schnipke
May 25, 2024
Dr. Rita Schnipke, a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend gracefully completed her earthly journey on May 25, 2024. She was a beacon of love and inspiration to all who knew her. Born on May 25,1952 to Joe Schnipke and Aggie Monak, Rita grew up surrounded by the love of her family in Sandusky, Ohio. She brought joy...
Kevin Gene Steiling
May 25, 2024
Kevin Gene Steiling, 69, of Franklin, TN passed away Saturday, May 25th, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A memorial gathering will be at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave., Franklin, TN, 37064, Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He is survived by his brother...
Faith Phillips Winston
May 24, 2024
Faith Phillips Winston, 87, a resident of Cookeville, TN, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Spring Hill, TN. She was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA, to the late Windom and Jewell Phillips. She graduated from Baton Rouge HS and La. Tech University earning Bachelor and Master of Music Education degrees. She met the love of her life,...
John Bedinger Gregg
May 23, 2024
John Bedinger Gregg, age 102, of Brentwood, TN, was born in 1921 and passed away May 23. Preceeded in death by Nancy Holman Gregg, his wife of 66 years, and daughter Barbara Leigh Gregg, both of Charlottesville, VA, he is survived by his son, John H Gregg of Spring Hill, TN, his daughter Martha Gregg Demetrion of Paris, France; and...
Jessie Marie Anglin
May 23, 2024
Jessie Marie Anglin, age 79 of College Grove, TN passed away May 23, 2024. Jessie was a native of Williamson County, TN and was a retired employee with Southwestern Company and worked with the Favorite Recipes Cookbooks. She loved to travel both domestic and international with her friends and family. One of her favorite places to go was...
German Moses Carlisle
May 22, 2024
German Moses Carlisle, age 92 of Goodlettsville, TN. passed away suddenly on May 22, 2024 at his residence.
German was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He was born and raised in Williamson County, TN, graduating in 1950 from Hillsboro High School in Franklin where he excelled in basketball.
After high school he served our country as a...
Audrey Jo Ann Sanford
May 22, 2024
Audrey Jo Ann Sanford, age 66 of Spring Hill, TN passed away May 22, 2024. She was born in Clanton, AL to the late John Donald Wyatt and Jo Ann Wyatt. Audrey was a loving mother to Michael and a devoted wife to Ricky. She loved to spend time in Gatlinburg and going to craft shows. She is survived by...
Shirley Katherine Swanson
May 22, 2024
Shirley Katherine Swanson, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, in Franklin, TN, succumbing to Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 81. Born on Christmas Eve in 1942, in Austin, Texas, to Cliff and Jana Thornton, Shirley's life was a tapestry of devotion, kindness, and community spirit. She was the cherished wife of Roger...
Rose Johnson Klein
May 22, 2024
Rose Johnson Klein, age 88, passed away peacefully in Franklin, Tennessee following a lengthy illness. Rose was born in southwest Georgia on December 29, 1935, the fourth of six children to Eugenia “Genie” Blythe Johnson and George Clifford Johnson. While still in high school, she met and married James “Jimmy” Klein, and the two moved to Tennessee. Jimmy began working...
Keith Randall Parker, MD
May 20, 2024
Dr. Keith Randall Parker, age 62, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at his residence. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, he was born on January 21, 1962, the son of the late Donald L. Parker, and Mary Lou Jones Parker. He attended UT Medical School in Memphis. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy where he served...
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