Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Carolyn Holland
Nov 4, 2018
Carolyn Marie Smithson Holland, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away November 4, 2018. Retired from First American Bank. Preceded in death by husband, William Charles Holland; parents, Luther and Margaret Smithson. Survived by: sister, Freeda Hines; nieces and nephews, Jana (Brian) Roe, Derek Hines and Lori Hines Malloy; great nieces and nephews, Caroline (Jason) Hinkle, Brenna (Aaron) Jones, Nathan...
Howard Mills
Nov 3, 2018
Howard "Buddy" Mills, age 92 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Buddy was born in Davidson, Co., TN on August 14, 1926, son of the late Riley & Lois Mills. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Esther Harris Mills. Survived...
Janice Gregory
Nov 2, 2018
Janice Carolyn Parker "Jan" Gregory, age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away November 2, 2018. Former co-owner of Lewis Glass Co. where she worked by her husband's side. She was a local journalist for the Williamson Leader and a radio personality with WIZO 1380 AM and Krush Radio. A loving mother and grandmother with a kind and feisty spirit who...
Dan Witt
Oct 31, 2018
Dan Witt, age 71 of Eight Mile, AL passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Dan was a native of Franklin, TN and graduated from Franklin High School in 1964. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked for the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by: wife, Linda Witt; parents, Arthur & Elizabeth Witt; son, Cooper Witt; daughter, Kacy...
Mary Pewitt
Oct 31, 2018
Mary Sue Hunt Pewitt, age 95 of Franklin, TN passed away October 31, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Pewitt; parents, C.P. and Bertha Hunt; six brothers and granddaughter, Susan Covington. Survived by daughters, Pam (Dutch) Sheldon and Debbie (Jim) Covington; three grandsons, Kevin (Cori) Sheldon, Keith (Summer) Sheldon and Matt Covington; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler...
Joseph Bibb
Oct 31, 2018
Joseph Philip Dzuback Bibb, age 32, of Franklin, TN, was received into the arms of his Lord & Savior on October 31, 2018. Graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy. Presidential Scholar at Wake Forest University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. Volunteer at Barefoot Republic and Franklin's Charge. He volunteered his time teaching, encouraging, and mentoring youth to explore...
Joyce Jefferson
Oct 31, 2018
Joyce Madge Waggoner Jefferson, age 85 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord and Savior, October 31, 2018. Joyce loved her family first and foremost, friends, gardening, farming and reading. She is preceded in death by parents, William Jacob and Willie Jane Franklin Waggoner; husband, Caswell Miles Jefferson; sister, Veda Belle Waggoner Beasley and brother, Gerald L. "Buddy"...
Dorothy Berenato
Oct 30, 2018
Dorothy "Dotti" Eldridge Berenato, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away October 30, 2018. Retired realtor after several years of service. Preceded in death by son, Gregory Allen Bruck; parents, Clarence and Lois Elizabeth Holland Eldridge; sister, Maxine Eldridge and brother, Joey Binienda. Survived by: daughters, Kelli (Mark) Cairns, Paula (Mark) Johnson and Vicki Carlisle; sisters, Chris Wollas, Roxanne Morningstar...
Patricia Bluemle
Oct 29, 2018
Patricia L. Bluemle, age 85 passed away on October 29, 2018. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Leo Commiskey, born in Indianapolis, IN. She attended Indiana University, where she met her future husband. Pat married Thomas Bluemle in 1953 and celebrated 59 years of marriage before his death. Two daughters, Laura and Kathleen, were born in Anderson, IN....
Sydney Robbins
Oct 28, 2018
Sydney Elizabeth Robbins, age 23 of Franklin, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior October 28, 2018 after complications from a reoccurring childhood illness that took her life at such an early age at a time in her life of great successes. She was a graduate of Centennial High School Class of 2014. Received her Bachelors Degree from...
Brenda Ashworth
Oct 28, 2018
Brenda Kay Barnes Ashworth, age 75 of Lyles-Franklin, TN, October 28, 2018. Brenda loved her family and reading Christion fiction books. Preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Martha Barnes. Survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard Ashworth; daughter, Dana (Doyle) McKee; sister, Sue Moore; grandson, D.J. McKee; uncle, Harold (Martha) Barnes; special friends, Colleen Lipscomb, Louise Bates,...

Jalen Douglas
Oct 27, 2018
Jalen Mordecai Douglas, October 27, 2018. The mom and dad's for Jalen is Proverbs 3:5-6; Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight and The Arabic Prayer, إِنَ�'ا لِل�'هِ وَإِنَ�'ـا إِلَي�'هِ رَا�ِعُونَ Jalen is survived by his parents, Marcus...
Marie Schaffer
Oct 27, 2018
Marie Knudsen Schaffer, 101, was the third of 12 children, born to the Knudsen family of St. Louis, on Halloween 1916. This small lady graduated high school at 16. Her first job was with Western Union, and roller skates helped expedite the messages in the office. At 19 she married Roy J. Schaffer. They were the parents of five children:...
Eva Brewer
Oct 27, 2018
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. from the Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, TN. Jeff Jenkins will officiate. Song service will be led by George McClellan. Graveside services and interment will follow on Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. in the Wayne Memory Gardens in Waynesboro, TN. Visitation will be Monday evening, October 29th at...
Tony White
Oct 25, 2018
Tony Joe White, age 75 of Leiper's Fork Community passed away October 25, 2018 at his residence. With a prolific recording and performing career spanning more than 50 years, his songs traversed many genres, including blues, rock, country, R&B, and Americana, which is an incredible testament to his versatility as well as to his roots. A one-of-a-kind songwriter, his songs...
Carl Jackson
Oct 25, 2018
Carl "Butch" Daniel Jackson, age 77 of Spring Hill, TN passed away October 25, 2018 at his home. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Paul & Lorene Jackson. He spent his life as a farmer and a carpenter. Carl is preceded in death by special companion, Elise Crutcher; brother, Allen Jackson and brother in-law, Henry "Bug" Smithson. He...
Rachel Petty
Oct 23, 2018
Rachel Leigh Petty, age 36 of Brentwood, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Rachel was born in Nashville, TN on June 22, 1982. Survivors include her loving husband of 8 years, Lance King Petty; daughters, Memphis Mae Petty; Taylor Rae Petty; parents, Linda Hill (Terry) Primm; father, Harold...
Robert McKinley
Oct 22, 2018
Robert (Bob) Marshall McKinley, age 98 of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away in Franklin, Tennessee on October 22, 2018. Bob was born in Granville, Tennessee on October 25, 1919, to the late Thomas Calhoun McKinley and Willie Kinnaird McKinley. He was the youngest of seven children. Bob graduated from Baxter Seminary in Baxter, Tennessee and attended Tennessee Technological University before...
Michael Tibbs
Oct 19, 2018
Michael Phillip Tibbs, age 34 of Franklin, TN, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. Michael was born in Howenwald, TN. He is preceded in death by father, Terry Pepples and grandmother, Celia Liza Anderson. Survived by his loving mother, Joyce A. Tibbs; daughters, Aleeya Tibbs and Madison Tibbs; brother Landon Tibbs; and companion, Sarah Sexton. A Memorial Service will be...

Mildred Ambrogi
Oct 18, 2018
Mildred Carmella Ambrogi, age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away 10:00AM Monday, October 18, 2018 at her home. Born in Paterson, NJ to the late Michael & Catherine Durante Chirichella. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter T. Ambrogi and son, Walter Thomas Ambrogi III. Survived by daughters, Mary (Gary) Mitchell and Roseann (Mark) Elliott; eleven grandchildren and...
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