Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Nellijo Batey
Jul 11, 2018
Nellijo Adams Batey, age 84 of the Bethesda Community passed away July 11, 2018. Member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church and retired registered nurse. Nellijo enjoyed cooking, family and doing things for others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Batey; daughter, Susan Mangrum and son, David Batey. Survived by her daughters, Patricia (Tom) Miller of Chapel Hill, TN...
Evelyn Strickland
Jul 11, 2018
Evelyn Christine Strickland, 90, of Peachtree City, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 11, 2018. She was born on June 30, 1928 to Marvin and Agnes McArthur in Brentwood, TN. Evelyn enjoyed flowers and plants, exercise, reading the morning paper, horses, country music, and dancing. She was even nicknamed, "Happy Feet". Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband,...
Harvey Riddle
Jul 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Harvey Ward Riddle of Franklin, TN announces his passing on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the young age of 63. Harvey was a native of San Diego, CA where he retired as a Director of Facilities and Construction following a career as an electrician, and married his wife and best friend,...

Garland Gorman
Jul 10, 2018
Garland Eugene Gorman, age 66 of Nashville, TN passed away July 10, 2018 at his residence. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School Class of 1970. Preceded in death by parents, William and Mae Blizzard Gorman; sister, Ruth Bratten and brother, Richard Jack "Butch" Gorman. Survived by: sister, Judy Gorman King; foster sister, Christine King; half brothers, Dwight Gorman...

Gracie Craft
Jul 10, 2018
Gracie May Craft, age 74 of Fairview, TN passed away July 10, 2018. Gracie compassionately cared and devoted herself to her family. Lifelong resident of Williamson County. She loved being surrounded by family and friends. Gracie is preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Frances Craft and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two sisters, Glenda...
Matthew Smith
Jul 9, 2018
Matthew Isaac Smith was born April 22nd, 1991 in Dallas, Texas. Matthew means "gift of God" and Isaac means "laughter" and he was certainly a joy to his family. God provided for Isaac all of his life. He got to travel with his family to London, Frankfurt, Namibia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. He stayed with his family his whole life....
Cynthia Plemons
Jul 8, 2018
Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Plemons, age 63 of Franklin, TN passed away unexpectedly July 8, 2018 at her home. Graduate of Franklin High School. She was co-owner of Franklin Brentwood Wrecker Service. Cindy never met a stranger and always had a smile. She was devoted to her family. Her life was dedicated to her children and grandchildren. She was in love...
William Tunstall
Jul 8, 2018
William Lee Tunstall, age 66 of the Bethesda Community passed away July 8, 2018. Born in Apex, NC to the late Verne & Mary Lee Tunstall. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He retired after 20 years of service with Service Merchandise. Known to several as the "Page Man", William was...
Donald Scott
Jul 6, 2018
Donald "Don" Fiske Scott, age 85 of Brentwood, TN, formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC. Donald was born February 12, 1933 in Baltimore, MD to the late Florence Fiske Scott & William Tilghman Scott. Don went to heaven peacefully on July 6, 2018 surrounded by his family. Don was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his brother,...
Clifton King, Sr.
Jul 5, 2018
Clifton Emmett King, Sr., age 56 of Petersburg, TN passed away July 5, 2018. Emmett was born and raised in Williamson County, TN. He was a shipping coordinator with National Pen Corp. Preceded in death by parents, Nathan and Nell York King; brothers, R.P. King, Calvin King, William Lonnie King; sister, Maxine Hampton. Survived by: wife of 32 years, Diane...
Jeanne McGrath
Jul 3, 2018
Jeanne D. McGrath, age 90 of Franklin, TN formerly of Syracuse, NY passed away July 3, 2018. Born in Taylor, PA to the late Obadiah & Helen Davis. She attended Brentwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James F. McGrath; brothers, Jack Davis & Billy Davis and sister, Gail Davis. Survived by son, Jim (Laura) McGrath of Brentwood,...

Rita Petraglia
Jul 2, 2018
Rita A. Petraglia, age 80 formerly of Doylestown, PA and recent resident of Franklin, TN passed away July 2, 2018. Born in Bronx, NY to the late Thomas & Mary D'Ambrosio. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank N. Petraglia; brothers, Patrick Madonna and Anthony Madonna; sister, Goia Petruzzo. Survived by sons, Bill (Michele) Petraglia and Todd Petraglia; daughter, Tricia...
Daisy Reed
Jul 1, 2018
Daisy Pauline Reed, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away July 1, 2018. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Wade & Vera Mai Smith Holt. She was a nurse's technician at Williamson Medical Center. Daisy is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Floyd "Bennie" Reed, Sr.; sons, Paul Reed & Walter Reed and grandson, Trevor Reed. Survived...
Doris Bruce
Jun 28, 2018
Doris Bennett "Donnie" Bruce, age 69 of the Peytonsville Community passed away June 28, 2018. Preceded in death by father, Doris Bennett, step father, Billy Mangrum, brother, Timbo Mangrum and great nephew, Ryan Bruce. Survived by: husband, Gary D. Bruce; mother, Dellie Mangrum; brothers, Ronny Mangrum and Joey Bennett; sister, Shirley Bennett Goodman; nieces, Tonya (Jon) Dodd, Heather (Toby) Bruce...
Charles West
Jun 27, 2018
Charles Walton West, age 72 of Crossville, TN passed away June 27, 2018. Charles taught and coached at many schools throughout the Middle Tennessee area as well as Middle Tennessee State University. One of Charles' passions was playing trombone with different bands in middle Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Breeding; father Walton West; daughter, Chappell...
Billy Stutts
Jun 27, 2018
Stutts, Billy Ray, age 82, of Thompson's Station, TN passed away June 27, 2018. Born in Lawrence County, TN and longtime resident of Williamson County. He was a butcher with Swift Independence and a Veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed Farming, Gardening and loved his family and little dog Molly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert...
Nanette Ford
Jun 23, 2018
Nanette Petty Ford, age 61 of Franklin, TN passed away June 23, 2018. Worked for 18 years at Service Merchandise Corporation. Preceded in death by father, Leon Petty and brother, Tim Petty. Survived by: husband, Dan Ford; step daughter, Bunnie Ford; mother, Helen Petty; brother, Shane (Marla) Petty; sister, Alisa (Carl) Parrish; grandchildren, Hailey Tuders, Daniel Ford and Kevin Lee...
David Dunham
Jun 21, 2018
David William Dunham, age 65 of Franklin, TN passed away June 21, 2018. Preceded in death by his father, Hobart Ardrey Dunham. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Debbie Eakin Dunham; mother, Margaret Good Dunham; son, Joel David (April) Dunham; daughters, Emily Dunham (Mickey) Tant and Katy Dunham (Charlie) Snow; brothers, Danny (Jane) Dunham, Rusty (Kathy) Dunham and Jimmy...
Gary York
Jun 21, 2018
Gary Wesley York, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away June 21, 2018. Longtime member of First Baptist Church now called Church of the City. Received his Bachelors Degree from Belmont University and his Masters Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He taught school with the Williamson County School System. He was principal for Hillsboro School. He retired after 30+...

Boyd Fly
Jun 21, 2018
Boyd Benjamin Fly, age 79 of Thompsons Station, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Boyd was born in Williamson Co., TN on July 7, 1938, son of the late Comer & Myrtle Fly. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd H. Fly & William "Doc" Fly. Survivors include his daughter, Jerri Lynn...
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