Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Linda Kise Perry
May 20, 2024
Linda Kise Perry, age 78 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Crossville, TN passed away May 20, 204. She was born in Bucks County, PA to the late Mal & Verona Kise. Linda received her BA in Business at the University of Tampa, and she worked for over 20 years in Interior Design. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Donald...
Sidney J Sampson
May 19, 2024
Sidney J Sampson
Sidney J Sampson, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born on November 27th, 1955, in Kokomo, Indiana. Sid was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Sid is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sampson; his father, Joe Sampson; his father-in-law, Jack Steele; and his sister-in-law,...
Virgia Christean Hallum
May 19, 2024
Virgia Christean Hallum, a vibrant soul whose zest for life was matched only by her love for friends, family, and travel, passed away on May 19, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Lovingly known as Chris by friends and family, she was born on October 22, 1933, in Hickman County, Tennessee, to her parents. Her father often fondly recalled the humorous story...
Frank Chapa
May 19, 2024
Frank Chapa, 75, of Franklin, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 of Stroke and subsequent complications in Franklin, TN surrounded by his loving family.
Frank emigrated to the United States at the age of 9, a journey that marked the beginning of a life to attain the American Dream in Chicago. And that he did because of his drive,...
Carolyn M White
May 19, 2024
White, Carolyn M – was born on July 1, 1944, to the late James Hugh Maupin and Suma Kathleen Maupin and grew up in Wartrace, Tennessee with her two sisters and a brother. She passed away on May 19, 2024, with her daughter, Jennifer, by her side. Carolyn was Assistant Head of Chemistry and worked as a Medical Technologist at Baptist...
E. Gale Pewitt
May 18, 2024
E. Gale Pewitt, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away May 18, 2024 in South Carolina. Born in Brentwood, TN, Gale graduated high school from his beloved Battle Ground Academy.
Gale attended Vanderbilt University where he earned a degree in Engineering and met his future wife Betty Lawwill. He and Betty began their life together in Pittsburgh, PA where Gale...
David James Gleason Jr.
May 18, 2024
David James Gleason, Jr., “Dave” to friends, colleagues, and loved ones, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born on August 10, 1963 in Wausau, WI to Karen and David Gleason, Sr. His formative years were spent in Central Wisconsin, fostering a love of the outdoors on...
Mackenzie Nicole White
May 16, 2024
Mackenzie Nicole White, age 16 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away May 16, 2024. Mackenzie formerly attended Thompsons Station Middle School and was finishing her junior year at Independence High School. She is survived by her parents, Chris & Tiffany White of Thompsons Station, TN; brother, Nicholas White of Thompsons Station, TN; grandparents, Beverly White of Russellville, KY and Jeff...
Barry Stephens
May 14, 2024
Barry Raymond Stephens, born on July 13, 1951, in Nashville, TN, will be warmly remembered by family and friends as a dedicated Director of Air Pollution Control for the State of Tennessee. With a Master's Degree in hand from his beloved Vanderbilt University, Barry devoted his career to ensuring a cleaner environment for future generations.
Barry peacefully passed away on May...
Donnie Ray Smith
May 13, 2024
Donnie Ray (DR) Smith of Franklin, TN lived a full 81 years of earthly life, and died peacefully surrounded by love on May 13, 2024.DR was born on January 22, 1943 to John and Edna Smith of Ulm, Arkansas - the eldest of their 4 children. Taking qualities from each of his parents, he was fun-loving, hardworking, and comfortable both...
Mitchell Bruce Potts
May 13, 2024
Mitchell Bruce Potts, age 94, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Morning Pointe of Franklin. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Nelius Jasper Potts and the late Willie Adelle White. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean conflict. He retired as a plumber for...
Perry Coleman Cotham
May 12, 2024
Perry Coleman Cotham, age 81 of Brentwood, TN peacefully passed away May 12, 2024. He was born in Wewoka, OK to the late Perry B. and Teresa Cotham. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Harding Cotham.
Perry retired in 2018 after more than 50 years of service in two fields: church ministry and university professorship. In church ministry,...
Thomas Dale Phillips
May 12, 2024
May 12th of 2024 a precious soul left this world. Thomas Dale Phillips of Williamson County passed on to walk with his Savior at 8 am. His Wife Tammy, daughter Kelli, son Anthony, daughter in law Nyssa, granddaughter Lavinia, and grandsons Colin, Issac, and Noah were at his side. He lost a shockingly short battle with terminal cancer.
The family...
John Hines
May 11, 2024
John Hines, 65 of Spring Hill TN, passed away on May 11, 2024, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin TN.
John was born in Highland Park MI to Robert Hines and Janet (Anderson) Hines on January 25, 1959. He graduated from Bishop Foley Catholic High School in Madison Heights MI. He was married to Pam (Gray/Walker) Hines on August 19, 1989,...
Grady Bernard Sweeney
May 10, 2024
Waynesville, NC - Grady Bernard Sweeney, 83, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center. Grady, a native of Hillsboro (Leiper’s Fork), TN, graduated from Franklin High School in 1958. He earned his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in 1964 from the University of Tennessee. He was a longstanding member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity,...
Jerald Mike Simmons
May 10, 2024
Jerald Mike Simmons, age 90, passed away on Friday May 10, 2024, at The Waters in Smyrna, Tn. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Mike Garner Simmons and the late Judy Alice Wray. He was a graduate of Bethesda High School Class of 1953. He was a veteran serving in the United States...
Dorothy Ann McArthur
May 10, 2024
Dorothy Ann McArthur, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away May 10, 2024. She was born October 18, 1932 in Arrington, TN to the late William & Lena Beasley. She attended Franklin High School and was a cheerleader. Her first job was at the Franklin Theatre in the late 40’s where she received her first paycheck and lost it in...
Glenda Jo Hargrove
May 10, 2024
Glenda Jo Hargrove, age 70 of Hohenwald, TN passed away May 10, 2024. She was born in Florence Alabama to the late James Willcutt and late Geneva Rader. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Doris Hargrove of Franklin, TN; brother, Michael Willcutt of Hohenwald, TN; sister, Patricia Murphy of Hohenwald, TN, and granddaughter, Savanah Brown of Waterloo, AL....
Hugh Victor Davis Sr.
May 7, 2024
Hugh Victor Davis, Sr. “Vic” of Franklin, TN, formerly of Decatur, TN, Bristol, VA, Bristol TN, and Jonesborough TN passed away May 7, 2024. He was a lifelong Tennessee resident and son of the late Maude and Jess Davis of Decatur, TN. Vic was a 1952 graduate of Meigs County High School and a 1957 Graduate of East Tennessee State
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Liana Lee Schwemer
May 6, 2024
Liana Schwemer, 77, a native of Franklin, TN passed peacefully from this world on Monday, May 6, 2024. Liana was a beloved sister and aunt who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Liana was a member of the Church of Christ and before retiring, she taught English and History in Williamson County Schools for 30 years. She was...
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