Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Andrew Johnson
Jul 24, 2018
Andrew Roland Johnson, age 87 of Franklin passed away July 24, 2018. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking, making cigar box guitars and other wood novelties. He worked for over 25 years at Consumer Tractor in Franklin and Full Service Equipment in Triune. He was a member of Leipers Fork Primitive Baptist Church. Preceded...
Matthew Weil
Jul 23, 2018
Matthew Philip Weil, age 27 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away July 23, 2018. He was a graduate of Centennial High School in 2009 and attended Columbia State Community College. He worked at Sprouts Farmers Market. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Raymond Siclare and Donald Weil; brother, Andrew Weil. Survived by: parents, Michael and Doreen Weil of...
Dr. Roark, Sr.
Jul 23, 2018
Dr. John Hamilton Roark, Sr., age 65, of Franklin, TN, and Cadiz, KY, passed on Monday, July 23, 2018. Dr. Roark was born in Helena, AR, on February 23, 1953, son of the late Charles and Mary Roark. John Roark practiced General Surgery in Hopkinsville, KY for 25 years. In retirement he enjoyed fishing and traveling. Survivors include his loving...
Donna Cottingham
Jul 23, 2018
Donna Jean Cottingham passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by friends and family, July 23rd, 2018. Donna is survived by her sons, Todd Cottingham and Chad Cottingham; her daughter, Kristen Davis; her brother, Phil Gaston and her grandchildren. Donna is remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, cherished friend, and as a doting and proud grandmother- "Nonnie." Donna touched...
Lanham Preston
Jul 23, 2018
Lanham Turney "L.T." Preston, 71, died on July 23, 2018. Born in Lebanon, TN, on November 11, 1946, the child of Felix Turney Preston, deceased, and Reba Jewell Howell Preston Sheetz (Charles). He was a 1964 graduate from Lebanon High School and received a BS Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. His career was spent in sales and sales management...
Karen Gary
Jul 22, 2018
Karen Marie Gary, age 59 of Franklin, TN passed away July 22, 2018 and joins her mother, Phyllis Lashaway Bowman in Heaven. Survived by her beloved husband of 14 years, David Gary; father, Merle Bowman; sons, Michael (Jennifer) Grady and Nathan Grady; daughter, Maegan Grady; step-son, Daniel (Cassandra) Gary; step-daughter, Rebecca (Zach) Ward; brothers, Mark (Shelagh) Bowman and Timothy (Janet)...
Rosalie Byrne
Jul 21, 2018
Rosalie O'Dwyer Byrne, age 62 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gregor O'Dwyer. Rosalie was born in Aurora, IL on November 4, 1955, daughter of the late Dr. John & Barbara O'Dwyer. Survivors include her loving husband of...
Virginia Hailey
Jul 21, 2018
Virginia Thompson Hailey, age 96 of Brentwood, TN, formerly of Nashville, TN passed away July 21, 2018. Survived by son, Tom (Susan) Hailey; brothers-in-law, Jack (Peggy) Hailey and Edward (Ceacy) Hailey; grandchildren, Ann Bayides and Elizabeth (Michael) Prosser; great grandchildren, Emily and Evan Prosser. Preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, George Hailey; parents, Clarence and Myrtle Wolfe...
Johnny Johnson
Jul 19, 2018
Johnny A. "DI" Johnson, age 85 of the Boston - Burwood community went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oakley & Susan Johnson, son, Ricky Johnson; son-in-law, Danny Daniel & 4 brothers & sisters. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Vivian Gray Johnson; daughter, Vickie...
Jacob Combs
Jul 19, 2018
Jacob William Combs, age 15 of Franklin, TN went to Heaven July 19, 2018. Born in Folsom, California. Jacob was an upcoming sophomore at Independence High School as well as a member of the football team. He was also an active member and volunteer at Grace Chapel. Survived by his mother, Traci Combs; father, Rob Combs; brothers, Kasey Combs, Logan...
Charlotte Lasater
Jul 19, 2018
Charlotte Folkner Lasater, age 94, of Franklin, died on July 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by father Charles M. Folkner, mother Ethel Bonner Folkner, and husband Bryan W. Lasater (1955). She graduated from Red Bank High School's first class in 1941 and the University of Tennessee - Knoxville in Home Economics. An educator with the Marion and Hamilton...
Patricia Baity
Jul 17, 2018
Patricia Ann (Patti) Baity, age 76, of Franklin, TN passed away at her residence surrounded by her family. Patti was born on March 15, 1942 in East McKeesport, PA. She is predeceased by her father, Donald Radulovich and her mother, Bertha Penkert Radulovich. Patti is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Larry Worth Baity, her sons: Scott King...
Faye Adair
Jul 17, 2018
Faye Crafton Adair, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away July 17, 2018. Graduate of College Grove High School where she was an avid basketball player. She was the former Purchasing Manager with Durango Boot Company and former District Manager with Blockbuster. Preceded in death by parents, Wallace and Blythe Andrews Crafton; brother, Charles Crafton; sisters Leo Burns and Sue...
Walter Lott
Jul 17, 2018
Walter Phillips (Buddy) Lott, age 94 of Franklin, TN passed away on July 17, 2018. He was born September 11, 1923 to Ruth Elia Moore Lott and Walter Matthew Lott in Waycross, GA. He was one of five siblings. He is proceeded in death by his parents and siblings Ruthelia Lott Buchi, Lorene Bean, Robert Bailey Lott and Harriet Lott...
Edith Garrett
Jul 16, 2018
Edith Odell Luckett Garrett, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at her daughter's home in Spring Hill, TN. Long-time native of Williamson County, she was born in Hickman County, TN to the late James & Rosa Sullivan Luckett. She was a member of Franklin Church of Christ. She and her late husband William owned and...
William Pewitt, Jr.
Jul 14, 2018
William Albert Pewitt, Jr., age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away on July 14, 2018. Albert was born in Williamson County and he farmed most all his life. He was a Graduate of Battle Ground Academy and Albert loved Farming, working on equipment and Rodeos. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Caldwell Pewitt; daughter, Mandy (Nick) King; grandson,...
Walter Jordan
Jul 14, 2018
Walter Lee Jordan, age 92, of Franklin, TN, passed away July 14, 2018. Mr. Jordan was a lifelong resident of Williamson County and a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. Preceded in death by parents, Walter Clifford and Emma Willson Jordan; and wife, Sarah Workman Jordan. Survived by son, Lee W. (Wendy) Jordan; daughter, Jan...
Matthew Finch
Jul 13, 2018
Matthew Francis Finch, age 35 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away July 13, 2018. Graduate of Page High School class of 2001, where he followed in his father, George Finch and Uncle, Jon Finch legacy playing football wearing #39. After graduating from Page High, Matt studied Electronic Media Production at Middle Tennessee State University. He pursued his passion for music...
William Walker, Sr.
Jul 12, 2018
William Helm "Billy" Walker, Sr. age 89 of Franklin, TN passed away July 12, 2018. Veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Graduate of Battle Ground Academy. He attended David Lipscomb College then graduated from the Bowling Green Business University. He was a former elder at Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. Owner and operator for many years...
Bryan Watkins
Jul 11, 2018
Bryan Keith Watkins May 24, 1964 - July 11, 2018 Our hearts are saddened by the departure of Bryan Keith Watkins. His time on earth has come to an end and he will now join his parents Sarah and Filmore Watkins, his brother Dwayne as well as his grandparents Jim and Martha Paul. Bryan worked HVAC for 30+ years and...
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