Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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John Francis
Feb 24, 2017
John A. Francis, age 92, of Franklin, TN passed away on February 24, 2017. Born in Pulaski, TN to the late John and Louise Francis. Retired electrical engineer with Ford Motor Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Peden Francis. Survived by sons, Phil (Pam) Francis, Gary (Gale) Francis and Mark Francis; daughter, Ann (Rick) Hancock; grandchildren, Sheralyn,...
Helen Gilbert
Feb 24, 2017
Helen Yvonne Gilbert, 52, passed away on February 24, 2017, after an extended battle with cancer, at the home of her sister in Franklin Tennessee, surrounded by the love of her family. Helen was born on January 6, 1965, the first born daughter of Benoit and Doris Gilbert. Helen spent the majority of her life in Southern California and followed...
Doris Forrest
Feb 21, 2017
Doris Ruth Forrest, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away February 21, 2017. Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, she attended Central High School, where she was captain of the Girls' Rifle Batallion, played softall and was named May Queen in 1945. Later married and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years,...
Ed DDS
Feb 21, 2017
Ed Cantrell DDS - age 64, resident of Texarkana, AR, born & raised in Nashville, TN, passed away on February 21, 2017. Known by those closest to him as Fast Eddie or Eddie Bob, Ed dedicated his life to the practice of improving other's quality of life through dentistry, laughter and steadfast compassion. An avid hobby enthusiast, staunch animal lover,...
David Damer
Feb 21, 2017
David L. "Dave" Damer, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away on February 21, 2017. He was a commercial photographer for over 30 years in middle Tennessee. An avid fisherman and gun enthusiast. He loved all animals. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents, Dr....
John Tormey
Feb 19, 2017
John Francis Tormey, age 80 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017. John was born in Long Island, NY, son to the late Thomas & Delia Tormey. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Tormey; children, John Keith Tormey & Keith Andrew Tormey. Survivors include his loving wife, Ann...
Lila Payne
Feb 18, 2017
Lila Beatrice Walker Payne, age 92 of Thompson's Station, TN passed away February 18, 2017. Member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Claude Elbert Payne, Sr. and grandchild, Michael Payne. Survived by: sons, Claude Jr., (Cynthia) Payne of Groveland, FL, Dennis Lee (Georgi) Payne of Gulf Breeze, FL and Charles David "Chuck" (Kathey) Payne of Thompson's...
Sallie Hooks
Feb 18, 2017
Sallie Emma Gale Hooks, age 72 of Burns, TN passed away February 18, 2017. Survived by: son, James W. (April Howell) Hooks; daughters, Patricia Du & Lynn (Frank Smith) Hooks; brother, Jimmy (Jackie) Phillips; sisters, Ethel Phillips & Sandra Crutcher; grandchildren, Chris (Sarah) Du, Matthew Du, Cory (Cate) Cowan & Jared Hooks; great grandchildren, Madison Hooks & Gavin Du and...
James Beasley
Feb 17, 2017
James Michael "Mike" Beasley, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away February 17, 2017. Survived by: wife of 53 years, Kay Beasley of Franklin, TN; son, Jamie (Julie) Beasley of Unionville, TN; daughter, Jennifer (Truman) Borntrager of Lyles, TN; brother, Jackie Beasley of Farmington, NM; sister, Linda Taliaferro of Lewisburg, TN; grandchildren, Jessica and Caitlin Beasley, Gus Gilreath and Emma...
Vincent Acquaviva
Feb 16, 2017
Vincent A. Acquaviva, age 78 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Vincent was born in Revere, MA on November 19, 1938, son to the late Vincent & Anne Acquaviva. Family man, accomplished golfer, CPA and friend. Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Sandy; children, Thomas (Janette), Paul (Susan), Maureen...
Benjamin Koepke
Feb 16, 2017
Benjamin Andrew "Ben" Koepke, age 36 of Spring Hill, TN passed away February 16, 2017. Ben recently went back to college at Columbia State Community College to pursue his Mechanical Engineering Degree. Survived by: wife, Lori Koepke; daughter, Emily Koepke; parents, Andy and Roxanne Koepke; sister, Becky Koepke; grandparents, Mary Lohr and Jim Dusek; father and mother in law, Harlan...
Sharon Boyd
Feb 16, 2017
Sharon Rochelle Stinson Boyd, age 63 of Williston, FL formerly of Franklin, TN passed away February 16, 2017. Preceded in death by her brother, Andy Stinson. Survived by: daughter, Angie (Scott) Goodman of Nolensville, TN; son, Oscar Wayne, Jr. "Bubba" (Brittany) Boyd; grandchildren, Dustin Goodman, Wesley Goodman, Kaitlin Boyd, McKenzie Mencer, Monika Mencer, Elexis Pinkard and Riley Boyd; brothers, Billy...
Preston Gibson
Feb 15, 2017
Mr. Preston Dennis Gibson, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away February 15, 2017 at his home. Born in Atlanta, GA to the late Preston & Marjorie Thacker Gibson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Belmont College and received his Master's degree from Peabody-Vanderbilt. He retired from Battle Ground Academy as Chair...
George Crafton
Feb 14, 2017
George Roy "Big G" Crafton, age 67 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away February 14, 2017 at his home. Born in Williamson Co., TN to the late George B. & Girline Furlough Crafton. He was a loving husband and Pa Pa. Survived by wife of 47 years, Sue Crafton; sons, Bucky (Darlene) Crafton, James (Jena) Crafton and Rodney (Kerri) Crafton;...
Kathleen Cameron
Feb 14, 2017
Kathleen J. Cameron, age 95 of Franklin, TN formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away February 14, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roy Douglas Cameron and her mother, Margaret M. Jolly. She is survived by her daughter, Sherlene (Louis) Schumacher of Franklin, TN; granddaughter, Leslie (Mitch) McKee of Franklin, TN; grandson, Stephen (Robin) Schumacher of Nashville,...
Jennifer Edmonds
Feb 13, 2017
Jennifer Ann "Jen" Edmonds, age 31 of Thompson's Station, TN passed away February 13, 2017. Employed at My Second Home Pet Resort as the Daycare Operations Manager. She loved animals, enjoyed music and going to the beach...any beach! She was a free spirit with a kind heart. Preceded in death by grandfathers, Harry Edmonds and Edward Caufield. Survived by: parents,...
Richard Helleis
Feb 11, 2017
Richard "Beaver" Helleis, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away on February 11, 2017. He retired after 30 years as a tool and die maker for General Motors/Saturn. He was happiest spending time in his garage building and restoring street rods. He also enjoyed going to car shows, golf trips and vacationing with his wife and spending time with family...
Michael Freeborn
Feb 11, 2017
Michael Charles Freeborn, age 54 of Centerville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Michael was born in Grinnell, Iowa, son to Terry & Judy Freeborn. Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years, Kendra Freeborn; eight children, Amanda Marie Freeborn, Justin Charles (Olivia) Freeborn, Blaine Michael Freeborn, Hannah Joy Freeborn, Zachariah Andrew Freeborn,...
Walter Aiken Sr.
Feb 10, 2017
Mr. Walter F. Aiken Sr., age 86, of Brentwood, died February 10, 2017, at Elmcroft of Brentwood with his children at his side. Mr. Aiken was an Army veteran of the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. He graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1958. A faithful servant of the Lord, Mr. Aiken served as a part-time preacher in...
Walter Bub
Feb 9, 2017
Walter Dale Bub, age 77 of Brentwood, TN passed away February 9, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Born in Potosi, Missouri to the late Edward & Beatrice Coleman Bub. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1960 to 1966. Walter was a district manager with South Central Bell and AT&T. He is preceded in death by...
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