Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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John Ryan
Sep 4, 2017
John Harold "Johnny" Ryan, age 74 of Columbia, TN passed away September 4, 2017. Retired truck driver with Kroger after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, John William and Mary Davis Ryan; brothers, Billy and Marvin Ryan. Survived by: wife, Bette Griggs Ryan; sons, Andy (Mayme) Ryan and Brad Ryan; brother, Lewis Ryan; grandchildren, Sutherland (Wesley) Price,...
Alice Ashworth
Sep 4, 2017
Alice Margaret Ashworth, age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away on September 4, 2017. Born to Marvin & Lois Williamson in Durant, Oklahoma, during the Dust Bowl, Alice's family moved west to California when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Yuba City Union High School in 1953 and earned her Associate's Degree from Yuba College in 1955. She...
Robert Herbert
Sep 4, 2017
Robert Alvin Herbert, age 96 of Franklin, TN passed away on September 4, 2017. Born in Williamson County, TN to the late Robert C. Herbert and Betty Cary Bostick Herbert. A WWII Veteran of the US Army who served in Europe. Graduate of Franklin High School class of 1940. He retired from G.P. Rose & Co as the Vice President....
John Tomlin
Sep 3, 2017
John William Tomlin, age 77 of Santa Fe, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away September 3, 2017. Avid coon hunter, horseman and music entertainer. Survived by: wife, Jennie Tomlin; daughters, Denise (Steve) Harris, Kimberly (Jason) Ladd and Nell Robbins; sisters, Ann Blythe Norfleet, Grace Glenn and Ruby (Jimmy) Maxwell; grandchildren, Casey Lynch, Erica Hulsey, Alex Sneed, Austin Robbins, Gunner...
Larry Brown
Sep 3, 2017
Larry Watwood Brown, age 76 of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Larry was born in Old Hickory, TN on August 13, 1941, son of the late Red & Evelyn Brown. Larry graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech, had a love of cooking, opera the theater & big budget...
James Whidby
Sep 3, 2017
James Willard Whidby, age 71 of Franklin, TN went home to be with his loving wife, Janice Marie Whidby September 3, 2017. Willard was a veteran of the US NAVY. He then went on to retire with Vulcan Materials. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice Marie Whidby and parents, James Walter and Mattie Louise Whidby. He is survived...
Erma Jackson
Sep 2, 2017
Mrs. Erma Mae Jackson, age 92 of the Bethesda Community passed away September 2, 2017. Born in Leeksville, MS to the late Edward Watts Greenwood & Minnie Berry Greenwood. She was a member of Grace Church at Franklin. Erma was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Abie Wayne Jackson. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Jackson...
Michael Zylks
Sep 2, 2017
Michael Ray Zylks, age 66 of Franklin, TN passed away September 2, 2017, surrounded by family and friends after a heroic fight with cancer. Mike was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on May 20, 1951. Mike had lived in 28 states by the time his family eventually made their home in Orange, Texas in 1966. After a short time in...
Joan Moran
Sep 1, 2017
Joan Carr Moran, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away September 1, 2017 with her family at her bedside. Born in Franklin, lived in two houses her entire life, first 26 years on Adams Street. Next 64 years on Hillsboro Rd. where friends of hers and her children were made to feel welcome and "at home". She loved to entertain...
Barbara Harris
Aug 31, 2017
Barbara Lois Harris, age 51 of Summertown, TN tragically passed away August 31, 2017. Loving and sweetest mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to so many. Preceded in death by father, Benny Ray Burgett. Survived by: daughters, Kayla Harris and Autumn Harris; son, David Harris; mother, Lois Green; brother, Eric Burgett; sister, Donna Featherston; devoted father of her children, Henry...
Jamie Powell
Aug 31, 2017
Jamie Taylor Powell, age 70 of Brentwood, TN passed away August 31, 2017. Born in Washington DC to the late John and Jimmie Wall Taylor. Received her Bachelor's Degree from Williamson College. Retired early childhood teacher/administrator for over thirty five years. Active member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Survived by: husband, Bob Powell; son, Philip (Sydney) Powell; daughter, Tricia (Steven)...
Mary Fleming
Aug 30, 2017
Mary Jane Wood Fleming, age 89 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away August 30, 2017. Born in Hodges, AL to the late Jett & Maude Stone Wood. She was a member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Albert Benjamin Fleming and son, Johnny Fleming; brothers, Gene Wood and Wayne Wood. Survived by daughter, Sharon Carroll; daughter...
Norma Caum
Aug 30, 2017
Norma Jean Caum, age 87 of Franklin, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Norma Jean was born in Williamson Co., TN, on August 2, 1930, daughter to the late Albert & Stella Locke. She was preceded in death by her husband Leslie Jennings Caum; son, Randall Caum & brother, Austin Locke. Survivors include...
Linda Scott
Aug 29, 2017
Linda Scott, age 75 of Brentwood, TN passed away August 29, 2017. Survived by: husband of 56 years, Paul L. Scott; daughter, Tricia (Scott) Swann; grandchildren, Caroline Elizabeth Swann and Connor Scott Swann. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, September 1, 2017 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Ward Jones officiating. Interment Williamson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be two...
James Alyn
Aug 29, 2017
Mr. James A. Alyn, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away on August 29, 2017. Born in Avela, PA to the late Ernest Bonassi and Matilda Calefe Bonassi. Preceded in death by three siblings. He leaves behind his loving wife of 26 years, Lisa Alyn of Franklin, TN; children, Scott (Kristen) Alyn, Jon (Lacy) Alyn, Stacey Alyn Frizzel all of...
Martha Ireland
Aug 29, 2017
Martha Green White Ireland, age 69 of Olympia, Washington formerly of Nashville, Tennessee passed away August 29th, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter R. And Martha Baird Green, and sister, Mary Sweeney. Survived by: sons Mark R. (Susan) White, William Britton (Jill) White; grandchildren Andrew Baird White, Addy White and Porter White; brothers Walter R. (Louise)...
Hattie Sanders
Aug 27, 2017
Hattie Grace Sanders, silently went to heaven on August 27, 2017. Survived by: parents, Chris and Angie Sanders; brother, Jack Sanders; grandparents, Wayne Sanders, Sandra Sanders, Richard Catapano and Vicki Norwood; great grandparents, Lester Rizor, Thresa Aloise, Frances Catapano, Gladys Hart and James Sanders and other loving family members. Graveside services will be conducted 4:30 PM, Tuesday, September 5, 2017...
C. Waldrop
Aug 27, 2017
C. Sybil Waldrop, age 88 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Brentwood, TN passed away August 27, 2017. She worked for ten years as Curriculum Manager at the Baptist Sunday School Board. Preceded in death by husband, Fred Donald Waldrop, Sr. Survived by: sons, Fred Donald Waldrop, Jr. and Dr. Mark Durbin (Holly) Waldrop; daughter, LeAnn Bridges; grandchildren, Heather Cope, McIntyre...
Kh. Walker
Aug 27, 2017
Kh. Mary Sue Henderson Walker, age 84 of Nashville, TN passed away August 27, 2017. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, The Very Reverend Gordon Walker with whom she was "ridiculously happy" as a faithful wife for 63 years. Survived by: son, Gordon Thomas, Jr. (Kibble) Walker; daughters, Deborah (Michael) Amick, Melissa (Gary) Braun, Grace...
Robert Larson
Aug 27, 2017
Robert E. Larson, age 85 of Arrington, TN passed away August 27, 2017. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Founder and Owner of Fiberking Inc., home of Bomber Boats. Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Allene Larson and sister, Betty Jean Holloway. Survived by loving wife of 61 years, Peggy S. Larson; son, Marcus (Cindy) Larson; daughter, Sharon (Billy)...
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