Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Col. French
Oct 3, 2015
Col. Vernon Arnold French, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2015. Mr. French was a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army and a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College. He was also retired from Dupont where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was a long time member of the Old Hickory Church of...
Nellie Potts
Oct 1, 2015
Nellie Mae Buchanan Potts, age 81, lifelong resident of Franklin, TN. She was a devoted member of Walker Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school classes for over 40 years. Nellie loved her family and all the children she ministered too throughout her years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Clara Taylor Buchanan; sister; Mary Buchanan...
Deanna Cartwright
Sep 30, 2015
Mrs. Deanna Z. Cartwright, age 48 of Franklin, TN passed away September 30, 2015. She was employed at Uniguest Technologies Inc. She was a former collegiate and Olympic athlete. She rowed for the University of Cincinnati and on the 1992 Gold Metal Team. She also loved watching sports, taking photos and scuba diving. Most of all she enjoyed being with...
Mr. John Jensen
Sep 29, 2015
Mr. John R. Jensen, age 73 of Franklin, TN passed away September 29, 2015. He worked with Willis Risk Management for many years prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer with Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus for 12 years. More recently he served as a volunteer tutor to Cool Springs Christian Children Ministry at the Clearview Baptist Church. He loved...
Ret. Foster
Sep 29, 2015
Ret. Lt. Col. Robert Lee Foster, age 83 of Franklin, TN passed away September 29, 2015. Retired from the U.S. Air Force and graduate of the Aviation Class of 1955. Also served in the Army National Guard. Retired from the U.S. Post Office. Preceded in death by wife, Janis Foster; son, Robert McDowell Foster and son in law, Ronald V....
William Bickley III
Sep 28, 2015
Mr. William Gray Bickley III of Franklin, TN passed September 28, 2015 at his home. Preceded in death by parents, William Gray Bickley Jr. and Mildred Tyson Bickley. Survived by his loving wife, Lila Greer Bickley; sons, Gray Tyson (Kelsey) Bickley and Greer Mayberry Bickley; grandchildren, William, Grayson and Greer Bickley; cousin, William Tipton (Inge) Johnson. Services will be held...
Phyllis Samansky
Sep 28, 2015
Phyllis Frances Samansky, age 86, of Franklin, TN passed away September 28, 2015. She was a homemaker and attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen Samansky; son, Mark Samansky; and parents, George and Fern Hogan McGee. Survived by daughter, Ronda (Mike) Gengler; grandchildren, Chelsea and Chris; and great grandchild, Molly. Services will be conducted at 2PM...
Sarah Cockerham
Sep 27, 2015
Sarah Ellen Cockerham, age 79 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away September 27, 2015 in Nashville, TN. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky to the late Jesse & Pearlie Robinson Napier. Mrs. Cockerham is preceded in death by her son, Randy Cockerham; granddaughter, Kelly Cockerham; sister, Hattie Cockerham; brothers, Virgil, Bob, Grover and Price Napier. Survived by husband of...
Jason Kidwell
Sep 25, 2015
Jason Paul Kidwell, age 40, of College Grove, TN , passed away September 25, 2015. He was an assessment coordinator for Optum Health, a member of College Grove Church of Christ, an avid Star Wars Collector and member of a Star Wars Club 47th IEF. Preceded in death by mother, Linda Kidwell; and grandfathers, Gene Kidwell and William Paul Kidwell....
Sharon Eaves-Harding
Sep 25, 2015
Mrs. Sharon Kay Eaves-Harding, of Franklin, TN passed away September 25, 2015. Sharon was very well respected in the music industry. The founder and owner of Fan Clubhouse, LLC in Nashville, TN. She was also a caring humanitarian serving on the advisory boards for St. Jude Children's Hospital Music Cares Program and the Nashville School of the Arts. Most of...
Leonard Arnold II
Sep 25, 2015
Leonard Lamar Arnold II, age 71 of Franklin, TN passed away September 25, 2015. He was a musician and songwriter. Preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Marion Harp Arnold. Survived by wife of 35 years, Kristine Arnold; daughters, Marion (Taylor) Koval and Annabelle Arnold; and grandchildren, Ava Koval and Steven Arnold. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES. 615...
Robert Thomasson
Sep 23, 2015
Mr. Robert Wilson Thomasson, age 96 passed away September 23, 2015. Veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Member of the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board in Atlanta, GA. Senior Vice President with Decatur Federal Savings and Loan and with First Federal of Lake Worth, with over 60 years of service. Preceded in death by son, Douglas Stephen...
Lacy Smith
Sep 23, 2015
Mr. Lacy Lamar Smith, age 56 of Springfield, TN passed away September 23, 2015. Born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Lacy & Virginia Smith. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Marines. He was a gifted cabinet maker and worked for CKC Kitchen & Bath in Springfield, TN. Survived by wife, Jamie E. McNeill Smith of Springfield, TN;...
Theodore McCloskey
Sep 22, 2015
Mr. Theodore Perry "Ted" McCloskey, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away September 22, 2015. Veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served upon the USS Ware during World War II. 32nd Degree Mason. Sales Manager in the automotive industry with over 50 years of service. Avid boater and loved his time on the Chesapeake Bay. Preceded in death by...
Grady Leopard, Sr.
Sep 21, 2015
Mr. Grady Bailey Leopard, Sr., age 78 passed away September 21, 2015. Received his Bachelors Degree from Birmingham-Southern College. Founder and publisher of The Williamson Leader. Avid Alabama football fan. Deacon at Forest Hills Baptist Church and First Baptist Church Franklin. Founding member and elder of Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Preceded in death by parents, Charles Grady and Ida Louise Bailey...
Hughie McInturff
Sep 21, 2015
Mr. Hughie Dean "Mac" McInturff, age 82 of Franklin, TN ended his earthly journey, September 21, 2015. Longtime resident of the Grassland Community. Retired manager with the Bell System/AT&T telephone company with 32 years of service. Owner and operator of Flower Mart in Green Hills. He sold Christmas trees for over fifty years also in the Green Hills area. Quality...
Wanda Rediker
Sep 20, 2015
Wanda Darlene Rediker, age 59 of Franklin, TN passed away September 20, 2015 at her home. Born in Franklin, TN to the late James Bennett and Evelyn Ladd Barnes. Preceded in death by brother, James Bennett, Jr. and nephew, Clinton Treadway. Survived by husband of 39 years, Ray Rediker; son, Brandon (Becky) Rediker; daughter, Angie (Royce Bell) McCoy; sisters, Linda...
Charles Ladd
Sep 20, 2015
Mr. Charles Arnold Ladd, age 78 of Franklin, TN passed away September 20, 2015. He was a self-employed landscaper for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Ewin Earl and Cleveland Underwood Ladd; siblings, Herman, Robert and Elmer Ladd, Evelyn Davis. Survived by his grandson, Hughston (Hollye) Bennett; great grandson, Hunter Bennett; brothers, Clifton, Roy (Gerri) and William (Donna) Ladd....
Bruce Scotten
Sep 18, 2015
Mr. Bruce Alan Scotten, age 67 of Spring Hill, TN passed away September 18, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN. Born in St. Johnsbury, VT to the late Ernest & Mildred Scotten. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from Lyndon State College in Lyndon, VT. He became a master guitar builder and moved to Spring Hill, TN...
Larry Trettenero
Sep 18, 2015
Larry Louis Trettenero, 90, of Brentwood, TN, passed away September 18, 2015, with his wife Claudine by his side. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children and their spouses: Teresa (John) Phillips of Knoxville, TN; MaryLee of Boston, MA; William (MaryAnne) of Seattle, WA; Robert (Pamela) of Bellville, TX; Laurie (Mark) Alli of Clarkston, MI...
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