Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Danny Butts
Jan 22, 2020
Danny "DD" Arch Butts passed away at the age of 68, on January 22, 2020, after a brief illness. Danny was a loving, caring and intelligent father, as well as an avid outdoorsman. Danny is preceded in death by his parents, James M. Butts and Dorothy L. Butts. Danny is survived by his brother, Bobby (Laura) Butts; sister Janice (Robert)...
James Andrews
Jan 21, 2020
James Robert "Shotgun" Andrews, age 93 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord on Jan 21, 2020. He was a long-time resident of Williamson County, a 65 year self-employed Barber, and a Veteran of the US Army. Shotgun was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved fishing and gardening. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Gerald Dodd
Jan 21, 2020
Gerald "Paw Paw" Dodd, age 80, of Franklin, TN passed away Jan 21, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Born in Williamson County to the late Bryan and Myrtle Fagan Dodd. He was a retired General Contractor, Graduate of Bethesda High School, and member of Old Hope Church of Christ. Gerald loved his family and his Pets, and he was...
Sara Jones
Jan 21, 2020
Sara Elizabeth Jones, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away on January 21, 2020. She was born to Thomas and Cleo Creswell Buchanan in Williamson County, TN. She was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Clay Jones and her brother, J. T. Buchanan. Survived by;...
Delores Wyatt
Jan 20, 2020
Delores Jane Wyatt, age 58 of Franklin, TN passed away January 20, 2020. She was a former server at Shoney's in Franklin, TN. Preceded in death by her parents, Aubry & Eleanor Godwin Wyatt. Survived by her sons, Paul Wyatt of Franklin, TN and Ronnie (Melissa) Jackson of Franklin, TN; daughter, Jessica (Jeffrey Gunnel) Jenkins of Franklin, TN; companion, Daryl...

Martha Burrus
Jan 20, 2020
Martha Louise Burrus, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away January 20, 2020. She was born in Marion Co., IN. Preceded in death by father, Mervyn H. Sanders; mother, Martha Virginia McMahan Hendren; step-father, Otis Hendren; husband, John H. Burrus; brother, Robert Sanders. Survived by son, John P. Burrus of Franklin, TN; daughter, Anita (Steve) Cole of White House, TN;...
Billy Rivers
Jan 19, 2020
Billy Rivers, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away January 19, 2020. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Percy Cleveland Rivers, Sr. & Fannie Gray Stephens Rivers. He retired from the City of Franklin as a supervisor with the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Holt Rivers; sister, Fannie Mae Rivers; brothers,...
Zelda Carson
Jan 18, 2020
Zelda Carolyn Pewitt Carson, of the Pinewood community of Williamson County, died January 18, 2020 after a long illness. She was 77. Ms. Carson was a retired teacher with a master's degree in education who taught for many years at Fairview Elementary School. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and an active member of Green's Chapel United Methodist Church,...
Elizabeth Bell
Jan 16, 2020
A viewing will be held for "Jean" Elizabeth Joyner, Thompson, Bell on January 20, 2020 at 11:00am at the Holly Springs Funeral Home, the funeral will follow immediately at 12pm, after a family gathering, the burial will travel to Collierville, TN to Magnolia Cemetery. "Jean" Elizabeth Bell, age 85 Of Holly Springs passed away on January 16, 2020 at Claiborne...
Marlene Owensby
Jan 16, 2020
Marlene Joan Mulloy Owensby, age 87 of Franklin, TN formerly of California passed away January 16, 2020. Retired from the Sacramento County Office of Education (Drug Prevention dept.). Marlene was part of one of the very first missionary teams for YWAM (Youth With A Mission) sent to El Salvador in 1963. She later became an executive assistant to directors in...
James Baugh
Jan 14, 2020
James Edward "Ed" Baugh, age 80 completed his earthly journey on January 14, 2020. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late David Lewis and Ethel Baugh. He is preceded in death by brothers David L., Jr., Bradley Baugh and sister Christine Baugh. Ed was educated in the Williamson County School System and graduated from Franklin Training School...
Imogene Ross
Jan 13, 2020
Imogene Ross, age 97 died January 13, 2020 in Nashville, TN. She was born June 21, 1922 in Lynnville, TN to the late Morgan Ross & Jessie Wilkes Ross. Imogene graduated from Jones High School in Lynnville, class of 1939. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from MTSU in 1943. Following graduation, she was employed by Nashville Metro Schools...

Krishna Vadlamudi
Jan 13, 2020
Krishna Vadlamudi, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away January 13, 2020. Born in Gudivada, India to the late Bulli Adinarayana Vadlamudi & Lalitha Kumari Lingam Vadlamudi. Survived by daughters, Lavanya (Madhukar) Cherukuri and Lalitha Kumari (Naga P) Pasumarthi; brothers, Seshagiri Rao Vadlamudi, Chandra Mohan Vadlamudi and Srinivas Vadlamudi; sisters, Suseela Devi Atluri and Swarna Rani Cherukuri; nephews, Jagadeesh Vadlamudi,...
Horace Johnson, Sr.
Jan 12, 2020
Horace Thomas Johnson, Sr. age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away January 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Maury Co., TN to the late J.T. & Viola Fisher Johnson. He was a member of Bending Chestnut Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his daughter, Reba Peach; brothers, Jerry Johnson and Leon Johnson. Survived by his...
Helen Paris
Jan 12, 2020
Helen Marian Marlin Paris, age 85, of Franklin, TN passed away Jan 12, 2020. Helen was born in Williamson County to the late Robert Lee Marlin and Mable Wilhoite Marlin. She was a homemaker and former employee of the Harpeth National Bank, member of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, and The Daughters of the American Revolution. Along with...
Reverend Goins Jr.
Jan 11, 2020
Reverend Henderson Goins Jr., age 90 of Franklin, TN, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Born October 30, 1929 in Lancaster, KY to the late Henderson Goins Sr. and Amanda Hunt Goins, Rev. Goins dedicated his life to the Lord and spent over 40 years spreading the...
Jack Harrower
Jan 10, 2020
Jack Scott Harrower, age 73, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on January 10, 2020. Scott is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Brown Harrower of Franklin, TN; daughters, Brooke (Clay) Hartman of Knoxville, TN and Kasey (Richard) Brewer of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Morgan Brewer, Ashley Brewer, and Jacob Hartman. He is also survived by brother, Steve Harrower of...
Margaret Chunn
Jan 10, 2020
Margaret Jane Hood Chunn, age 67, long time resident of Franklin, TN passed away Jan 10, 2020 at her residence. Born in Williamson County to the late Robert S. Hood, Jr. and Margaret Jean Smithson Hood. She was a Home Health Care Nurse and was of the Methodist Faith. Preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby Hood, Larry Hood, and...
James Johnson
Jan 10, 2020
James Leon Johnson, age 65 of Franklin, TN passed away January 10, 2020. Born to the late Horace JT and Viola Gatties Fisher Johnson. He was formerly employed at Essex, Apcom and Goodyear. Preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Lee Johnson. Survived by; brother, Horace (Faye) Johnson; sisters; Mary (Charles) Tidwell, Judy Turner, Geneva Howell, Alice (Gerald) Ingram and...
William Field
Jan 9, 2020
William "Bill" George Field age 73 of Brentwood, TN passed away January 9, 2020. Bill received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1968. He was an executive auditor with American Family Insurance serving as a Senior Underwriter. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William and Bernice Field. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years,...
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