Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Don Gatlin
Jan 28, 2024
Walter “Don” Glendon Gatlin, Jr. age 79 of Franklin, TN passed away January 28, 2024. Don was a lifelong resident of Williamson County, TN. He was known as an upholsterer and could upholster anything from furniture to hotrods. Don also worked in maintenance for the Franklin City Schools and he also worked at CPS. He loved to fish and feed...
Ronal "Ron" L. Walraven
Jan 27, 2024
Ronal “Ron” L. Walraven, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 27, 2024, with his two sons, Jeff and Ron, and his wife Joyce by his side. He was born on December 18, 1941, in Fenton, MI to Chester Rupert Walraven and Theola Kershaw-Walraven.
Ronal was a devout Christian who shared the love of God with his family, and all...
Deborah Sue Amick
Jan 27, 2024
Deborah Sue Amick, age 70 of Spring Hill, TN formerly of Franklin, TN passed away January 27, 2024. Deborah graduated Summa Cum Laude from Memphis State University. She retired as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Tennessee with over thirty years of service. Founding and faithful member with St. Ignatius Orthodox Church. Preceded in death by parents,...
Saundra Lou Breece Arnold
Jan 27, 2024
Saundra Lou Breece Arnold of Franklin, TN passed away January 27, 2024. She was born in Mayodan, NC to the late Delbert Breece and Louenice Breece. Her grandparents Started Breece’s cafe in Centerville TN, where she lived as a child learning to cook amazing southern food. She loved her family dearly, and was at her happiest when they were all...
Bettie Carol Noland White
Jan 26, 2024
Bettie Carol Noland White, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away January 26, 2024. She was born in Franklin, TN on July 13, 1948 to the late J.C. “Carroll” & Elvin King Noland.
After graduation from Franklin High School with the class of 1966, Bettie and Frank married and settled on the White family farm on Mallory Station Road. They...
Nell McMurray
Jan 26, 2024
Nell McMurray, age 98 of College Grove, TN passed away January 26, 2024. She was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Claude & Mary Alexander. Nell was a member of Allisona Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam King McMurray, Jr.; daughter, Harriette McMurray; daughter in-law, Kim McMurray; great-grandson, David Paul Brison; brothers,...
Ralph Edward Vennum, Jr
Jan 25, 2024
Ralph Edward Vennum, Jr., age 88, of Franklin, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Born on March 12, 1935, in Paducah, he was the son of Ralph, Sr., and Anne Belle (King) Vennum. Ralph attended Tillman High School, the University of Kentucky, and Florida State University. He served in the Army and Army Reserve for 38 years, attaining the rank of LTC. Ralph...
William Robert Wiker
Jan 25, 2024
William Robert Wiker, age 70 of Fairview, TN passed away January 25, 2024. He was born in Lititz, PA to the late Edward & Josephine Wiker. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. William loved antiques and was the former owner and operator of his own antique store. He is preceded in death by his son, William Wiker, Jr.; brother, Edwin...
Diane Kuchan Little
Jan 24, 2024
Diane Kuchan Little, age 68 of Franklin, TN passed away January 24, 2024 after a long illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Shirley Winter. Survived by: husband, Russell S. Little; children, Daniel Walker (Meghan) Kuchan, Abigail Winter (Scott) Bell and Spencer Anthony (Callie) Kuchan; stepson, Joshua W. (Kelly) Little; grandchildren, James and Jeremy Kuchan, Riley and Sophia...
Roger Howard Hamann
Jan 23, 2024
Roger Howard Hamann, age 81, of Franklin, TN found eternal peace on January 23, 2024. Roger was born in Calamus, IA to Ralph and Marvel Hamann. He grew up in the area and graduated from Calamus High School. Roger served briefly in the US Army Reserve and had a long career at Alcoa in construction and as a...
Norma Graciela Antillón
Jan 22, 2024
Norma Graciela Antillón, age 89 of Franklin, Tennessee went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 22, 2024.
Norma was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Carlos and Carmen Antillón on January 2, 1935. She was a graduate from Briarcliff College in Briarcliff Manor, New York and married Oscar Pineda on April 27, 1958 in...
Alexander "Alex" Ryan Winer
Jan 22, 2024
Alexander “Alex” Ryan Winer, age 23 of Cordova, TN passed away January 22, 2024. Alex is a graduate of Page High School in Franklin, TN where he participated on the Wrestling and Lacrosse Teams. Following graduation, Alex attended Columbia State Community College where he earned his EMT, AEMT and National Registry certificates after which he worked private ambulance service and...
James B. "Jimmy" Jackson
Jan 22, 2024
James B. “Jimmy” Jackson, age 77 of Thompson’s Station, TN passed away January 22, 2024. Jimmy was a native of Williamson County, TN where he was the owner and operator of Jimmy Jackson Plumbing and Electric for 51 years. He was a faithful member of Walker Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Joe Daniel and Louise Bagsby Jackson;...
Hedwig "Hedy" Ursula Gibson
Jan 21, 2024
Hedwig “Hedy” Ursula Gibson, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away January 21, 2024. Member of Lawrence Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She took great pride in taking care of the home and raising her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William “Bill” Gibson; brother...
Leslie "Les" Benjamin McCord
Jan 20, 2024
Leslie “Les” Benjamin McCord, age 80 of Franklin, TN passed away January 20, 2024. He was born in Hickman Co. to the late James & Lorene McCord. Leslie was fondly known as Les to all of his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy McCord; sister, Reba McCord and Marie McCord Anderson. Les loved the...
Steven Jeffrey Iler
Jan 19, 2024
Steven Jeffrey Iler, born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 6, 1957 passed away January 19, 2024 in Ashland City, TN. He was a loving father and very proud of his two sons. He was employed in the Automotive business in management/sales for 30+ years. He graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. He grew up in Birmingham, AL and attended Auburn...
Virgil Eugene Morrison
Jan 18, 2024
Virgil Eugune Morrison, age 90, of Franklin, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 18, 2024. A native of Bates County, Missouri, he was the son of the late Virgil M. Morrison and the late Venus Smith Morrison. In September 1953, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, were he rose to the rank of Commander. During his service, he served...
Beth W. Crawford
Jan 18, 2024
Beth W. Crawford, 55 of Franklin, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 18th, 2024.
Beth was born in Columbia, SC, to Jerry and Vivian Watson on September 19, 1968. She married Mitch Crawford on June 30th, 1990, in Columbia. They both met at, and graduated from, Clemson University in Clemson, SC.
Beth is survived by...
Don Ezell Savage
Jan 18, 2024
Don Ezell Savage was born in Paducah, KY on November 17, 1936 and died January 18, 2024. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Hilbert Bryant Savage and Rachel Ezell Savage, and his wife, Lillian Sheegog Savage, who he married November 11, 1961.
Don and Lillian were blessed with two sons, Mark S. Savage and Andrew E. Savage (Laura); grandsons,...
James Edward "Ed" Kelly
Jan 17, 2024
James Edward “Ed” Kelly, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 in Nashville, TN, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 31, 1935, in Vinton, VA, he was the youngest child of Robert Lee Kelly & Lola Mae Roach Kelly.
Ed was a beacon of compassion and generosity, and he believed deeply in the value of kindness. His...
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