Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Archie Lee Buttrey, Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Archie Lee Buttrey, Jr., age 83, passed away Thursday, October 3rd ,2024, at his residence in Thompson Station, Tn. He was born in Davidson County, Tennessee and a native of Williamson County. He was the son of the late Archie Lee Buttrey, Sr., and the late Nell Francis Parker Buttrey. Archie was a veteran serving in the US Army during...
Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis
Oct 3, 2024
Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Lena was born in Monterey, CA and graduated from Monterey High School. She worked in accounting and as an executive administrative assistant to presidents of Chicago Printed String (CPS) formerly of Franklin, TN. The last president she served with was Richard “Dick” Gygi. Lena retired from...
Betty Jean Grubb Cox
Oct 3, 2024
Betty Jean Grubb Cox, age 86 of Lebanon, TN passed away October 3, 2024. She was born in Marion, VA to the late Stuart & Ruth Grubb. Betty was a member of Worship Center Church of God in Lebanon. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan G. Cox; brother, Ronald S. Grubb. Betty is survived by her son,...
Thomas E. "Tomcat" Bennett
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas E. “Tomcat” Bennett, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Tomcat was a native of Williamson County, TN. He was a mechanic in the automotive industry. Formerly worked with P.B. Crowell Trucking and retired from Williamson County Ready Mix. He was a well known racecar driver during the beginning years of Nashville Fairgrounds. Tomcat was a...
John "Jack" Richard Lamont II
Oct 2, 2024
John Richard (Jack) Lamont II, age 63 of Brentwood, TN passed away October 2, 2024. From early childhood to his final days, Jack lived life to the fullest and on his own terms.
His cross-country solo motorcycle trip to visit friends and family throughout the United States epitomized Jack's two strongest qualities: his search for adventure and his devotion to the...
Harold Max James
Oct 2, 2024
Harold Max James, age 95, died October 2, 2024 at Harmony of Brentwood. Max was born February 17, 1929 in Robertson County, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joy Rochelle James, daughter Lynn (Joseph) Binkley, and grandson Matt (Emily) Binkley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Henry and Evelyn Pearl James and sisters...
John Wesley Stephens
Oct 1, 2024
John Wesley Stephens, age 65 of the Peytonsville Community passed away October 1, 2024. He was born in Hendersonville, TN to the late Buford & Evelyn Stephens. John worked at Poteete’s Heating and Cooling for 36 years. He enjoyed working on race cars and motorcycles. John liked attending races at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being...
Sewell Martin, Sr.
Oct 1, 2024
Sewell Martin, Sr., age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at his residence in Fairview. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, was the son of the late John Homer Martin and the late Mattie Gordon Martin. He spent his career as a factory worker and a farmer. He loved farming, hunting, going dancing, and especially loved spending time...
Joyce Ann Walraven
Sep 30, 2024
Joyce Ann Walraven, age 81, of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, with her two sons, Ron and Jeff, and their wives, Velma and Dayna, by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ronal Lew Walraven.
Joyce was born to Charles and Marion Hagon in Fenton, Michigan on March 18,...
Emily Bea Knapp Grigsby
Sep 30, 2024
Emily Bea Knapp Grigsby, age 63, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 30, 2024. A native of Chillicothe, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Eugene Knapp and the late Ruth Eileen Terflinger Knapp. She spent her career as the best mother and homemaker, and later as a teacher’s assistant. She was a joy to...
Mary Petty Culp
Sep 28, 2024
Mary Petty Culp, age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away September 28, 2024. She was born August 30, 1926 to the late John & Amy Patton and raised in Carters Creek in Maury County, TN. She worked as Manager at South Central Bell. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Kenneth Earl Culp, who passed...
Richard David Buckner
Sep 26, 2024
Richard David Buckner, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Rich was born in St. Louis, MO in 1947 to David and Dorothy Buckner. He attended Normandy High School in St. Louis and earned his bachelor’s degree in construction management from Bradley University in Peoria, IL, during which time he met and fell in love with his...
Landis Guffee Myler
Sep 25, 2024
Landis Guffee Myler, age 50 of Franklin, TN passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness September 25th, 2024. Landis was born at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was a graduate of Battle Ground Academy and received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Alabama. Landis worked as a scheduling coordinator at Southern Oral and Facial Surgery in Franklin, TN
Preceded...
Allan V Moore
Sep 25, 2024
Allan V. Moore, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away at home September 25, 2024. He was born December 12, 1933 in Lancaster, WI to the late Harley and Leone Moore. He served as first sergeant in the United States Army and was a Korean War Combat Veteran. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his...
Jenna Leann Addison
Sep 25, 2024
Jenna Leann Addison, a loving daughter, devoted fiancée, and cherished friend, passed away tragically in a car accident on September 25, 2024, at the age of 24. She was born on May 19, 2000, in Murfreesboro Tennessee, and was a proud graduate of Page High School. Jenna's gentle spirit and warm personality touched the lives of many during her time...
Jennifer Waller Rivers
Sep 25, 2024
Jennifer Waller Rivers, age 57 of Franklin, TN passed away September 25, 2024. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Jennifer was a loving wife, mother and grandmother called “JJ”. Preceded in death by son, William Daniel Rivers; parents, William Lewis and Virginia Ruth Carney Waller. Survived by: husband, Dan Rivers; daughter, Kaitlyn (William) Davis; grandchildren, River and Clinton...
Jordan D. "Jud" Whidby, III
Sep 24, 2024
On Sept 24th at the age of 70, Jud laid his rake down, caressed the ground he cherished and left this world to all he loved.
Jordan D. Whidby, III was born on April 4, 1954 in Dan German Hospital in Franklin, TN. He was a native of Williamson County, the owner of Whidby Roofing, loved anything to do with horses,...
William Nathan Birdwell
Sep 23, 2024
William Nathan Birdwell, age 39 of Franklin, Tennessee went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, September 23, 2024. Nathan was born on July 18, 1985, to his loving parents, Kevin and Renee McKee Birdwell. He is preceded in death by his brother, Zachory Birdwell and his grandparents, Howard and Anita Carrington Birdwell.
Nathan was a member of the...
Rose Marie Bryan
Sep 22, 2024
Rose Marie Bryan, 85, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 31, 1939 to Benny and Zoe Poiriez of Stonington, IL, Rose Marie attended Illinois State University before marrying her high-school sweetheart Dallas Bryan of Taylorville, IL in 1962. Dallas and Rose Marie moved to Memphis, TN in 1974...
Yvonne Kathleen Caulkins
Sep 21, 2024
Yvonne Kathleen Poynor Caulkins, age 84 of Franklin, TN passed away September 21, 2024.
She was born on October 28th, 1939 in her grandmothers’ farm house in the Garrison community. Her ancestors settled in Williamson County in 1816.
Faith and family were at the center of her childhood. Her family founded Garrison United Methodist Church. Yvonne played piano and organ for church...
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