Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Nathaniel Durham
Nov 6, 2017
Nathaniel Bryce "Nate" Durham, age 20, of Spring Hill, TN passed away November 6, 2017. He was a landscaper who loved working with plants. He was active in sports throughout his life, and his passion was playing football while attending Summit High School. His infectious laugh and smile will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived...
Donald Curtis
Nov 5, 2017
Donald Ray Curtis, age 66, of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away on November 5, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Flora Virginia Ramsey Curtis and Robert Eli Curtis. He is survived by wife, Margaret Curtis; son, Donald Ray Curtis, Jr.; daughters, Kimberly Curtis (Jon) Stotler, Jessica Harper Curtis; brothers, Bobby (Mary Ann) Curtis, David (Arlene) Curtis, Johnny (Tammy) Curtis...
Rose Bennett
Nov 5, 2017
Bennett, Rose Mae Brown, age 86, of Arrington, TN went home to be with her Lord on Sunday Nov. 5, 2017. Born in Putnam County, TN. Rose, along with her husband Gene owned and operated Edison Vacuum in Nashville, TN for over 55years and also Roseland Farm in Arrington, TN. She was a member of the Nolensville First Baptist Church...
David Matteson
Nov 5, 2017
David "Byrne" Matteson, age 78 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Byrne was born in Trinidad, CO., on November 24, 1938, son of the late John Theodore (Ted) & Helen O'Byrne Matteson. He grew up in Walsenburg, CO. and then Palisade, CO., graduating from Palisade High School. He received a Business...
Connie Gilreath
Nov 4, 2017
Connie Wayne Gilreath passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home in Franklin, TN from complications of carcinoma at the age of 76. Wayne was a Chattanooga, TN native and the son of Joseph Arthur and Nettie Louise Daniels Gilreath. He graduated from Chattanooga City High School class of 1959. He had spent time as a young adult volunteering...
Frances Ingraham
Nov 4, 2017
Ingraham, Frances Rose, age 85, of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4, 2017 after a long struggle with dementia. Visitation: Tuesday, November 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the parlor at Tap Root Farm, 4099 Clovercroft Road, Franklin, TN. Celebration of Life: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 11 in the chapel at Church of The City, 828 Murfreesboro...
Lt. Drolick, Sr.
Nov 4, 2017
Lt. Col (Ret.) Fred Michael Drolick Sr., age 77 of Collinwood, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away November 4, 2017. Member of the Latter Day Saints Church in Lawrenceburg, TN. Retired veteran of the U.S. Army where he served for 32 years. Vietnam War helicopter pilot. Founder and First Commander of Collinwood American Legion Post 254. Volunteer driver for...
James IV
Nov 3, 2017
Hess, James Preston IV, age 28, died Friday Nov 3, 2017 at his residence in Franklin, TN. Preston was Born in Chattanooga, TN and moved to Franklin when he was very young. He was 2007 Graduate of Centennial High School here in Williamson County. After High School he went to work for Home Depot in Franklin where he was a...
Michael Edwards
Nov 3, 2017
Michael "Fuzzy" Woodrow Edwards, age 25, of Columbia, TN entered into rest on November 3, 2017. A graduate of Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, TN. He is survived by his father, Michael W. Edwards (Linda); mother, Sharon Orange (Mark); grandmother, Jo Anne Maddux (William Frank); brother, Hughston Bennett (Hollye); sister, Tiffany Edwards; step-sister, Angel Lane (Brandon). Funeral Service will...
Michael Edwards
Nov 3, 2017
Michael "Fuzzy" Woodrow Edwards, age 25, of Columbia, TN entered into rest on November 3, 2017. A graduate of Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, TN. He is survived by his father, Michael W. Edwards (Linda); mother, Sharon Orange (Mark); grandmother, Jo Anne Maddux (William Frank); brother, Hughston Bennett (Hollye); sister, Tiffany Edwards; step-sister, Angel Lane (Brandon). Funeral Service will...
Patricia Murdoch
Nov 2, 2017
Patricia Ann Murdoch, age 85, of Fairview, TN after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Mrs. Murdoch was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Roy Murdoch, by her sister Jane Holtz of Gallatin, TN., her brother George Roslund of Lockport, NY. and her parents George and Mildred Frears Roslund of Buffalo, NY. She is survived by her...
Annette Hensley
Oct 31, 2017
Annette Hensley, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2017. Annette was born on March 22, 1938 to the late Vinson and Essie Henderson. Originally from Shamrock, OK, she spent most of her life in Richmond, VA before relocating to Franklin, TN. Affectionately known as "Gummy" to her family, she is survived by her devoted husband of...
James Haggar
Oct 30, 2017
James Thomas "Jim" Haggar January 11, 1950 - October 30, 2017 James Thomas "Jim" Haggar departed this world for a better destination on October 30, 2017. He was born to Thomas and Lydia Pauline (Spicer) Hager in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 11, 1950. The second of four children, Jim spent his early childhood in Donelson, Tennessee, before moving to Old...
Jean Inman
Oct 30, 2017
Mrs. Jean Burns Inman, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away October 30, 2017 at Williamson Medical Center. Mrs. Inman was a retired kindergarten teacher of 25 years for Metropolitan Board of Education. She was also a proud long-time member of Church of The City in Franklin, TN where she taught a ladies Sunday school class for many years. Mrs....
Joyce Fountain
Oct 29, 2017
Joyce Burdette Fountain, age 70 of the Leipers Fork Community passed away October 29, 2017. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Clyde & Stella Burdette. Joyce was a cook for several years at the Country Boy Restaurant and Toby's Chicken Kitchen. What she loved most, was loving and caring for all her special children that she raised...
Frederick Clements
Oct 29, 2017
Frederick "Rick" Raymond Clements, age 54 of Cottontown, TN formerly of Williamson County passed away October 29, 2017 at his home. He is preceded in death by his brother, Brian Brown and grandparents, Claude & Robbie Brown. Survived by mother, Bettie C. Cartwright of Cottontown, TN formerly of Williamson County; aunts, Maria Brown of Franklin, TN and Mary Margaret (H.G.)...

Milton Beard
Oct 29, 2017
Milton Ray Beard, age 59 of Franklin, TN passed away October 29, 2017. Milton loved to work puzzles, but his passion was art. His memory will be passed on through his drawings and paintings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lenora Beard; sister, Anna Beard Holt and Hazel Beard Holt; brother, Paul Jefferson Beard and Elvin...

Michael Williams
Oct 29, 2017
Michael Leon "Little Mike" Williams, age 57 passed away October 29, 2017 in his home due to house fire in College Grove, TN. Mike was employed with Cordage Paper Co. for over 30 years. He was into all sports and was an avid softball player. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Josephine Williams. Survived by his...
Carole Barber
Oct 27, 2017
Carole Ann Barber died on October 27, 2017. Born on October 20, 1944, she was predeceased by her parents, Orvel C. and Enid Haney Barber. She is survived by her sons, John W. Chambers, Jr. M.D. (Melanie) of Franklin and Daniel H. Chambers J.D. (Amelia) of Birmingham, Alabama and her daughter Sarah K. Dillard (John) of Franklin. She is also...
Thomas Tomlinson
Oct 26, 2017
Thomas O. "Tommy" Tomlinson, age 61 of Franklin, TN passed away October 26, 2017. Member of Berea Church of Christ. Retired from Atmos Energy after 24 years of service. Also employed with Franklin Entertainment Center for 12 1/2 years. Tommy loved his family, work and of course loved his bowling and movies. Loved to travel with his family and they...
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