Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Mr. Lewis Allen
Apr 6, 2015
Mr. Lewis Nelson "Skip" Allen, age 74 died April 6, 2015 at his home in Franklin, TN. Born in Ann Arbor, MI in 1940. A Veteran of the US Navy. Retired as a Plant Manager from GM/Saturn in 2001. Preceded in death by father, Glenn Allen. Survived by wife, Dianne Page Allen; mother, Gladys Schlenker; sister, Janice Hesse; children, Sandy...
Caroline Best
Apr 3, 2015
Caroline Grace Best, age 77, passed away April 3, 2015 in Lawrenceville, GA. Caroline grew up in Memphis, TN and was a longtime resident of Franklin, TN. She enjoyed flower gardens, the performing arts, animals and nature, and was an avid reader. She treasured her friends and family and was known as "Sweet Caroline" by many who loved her. She...
Minnie Chrisman
Apr 3, 2015
Mrs. Minnie Katherine Chrisman, age 89 of Arrington, TN passed away on Good Friday, April 3, 2015. Born near Eagleville, TN to William Robert Douglas & Bertha May Vincent in 1925. She was the oldest of seven children; Benny, Evelyn, Leslie, Dorothy, James & Willeen. After marrying her late husband Paul Chrisman of Arrington, she attended business college in Murfreesboro,...
Sharon Joseph
Apr 3, 2015
Mrs. Sharon Joyce Hall Joseph, age 72 of Franklin, TN, passed away April 3, 2015. Formerly from Springfield, MO and made her home there for over 50 years where she worshipped with the Water Mill Church of Christ. Currently a member of Franklin Church of Christ. Survived by: husband of 54 years, M. Clay Joseph; sons, Mitchell (Lisa) Joseph, Mark...
James Lincoln III
Mar 31, 2015
Mr. James William Lincoln III, age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away March 31, 2015. Graduated from Central High School in Nashville, 1956. Attended David Lipscomb College in 1960 and Cumberland School of Law which closed before he graduated. Received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University. He was employed with the State Department of Transportation and Associates Capital Corporation....
Lewis Blair
Mar 28, 2015
Mr. Lewis Townsend Blair, age 87 of Franklin, TN, March 28, 2015. Retired veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force serving during WWII and Vietnam. Preceded in death by parents, Robert &Ogeal Leftwich Blair. Survived by wife, Christine Los Blair of Franklin, TN; sons, Robert (Beverly) Blair of Nashville, TN and Tracy (Tracy) Blair of Franklin, TN; daughter, Rhonda...
Grady Spears Jr.
Mar 26, 2015
Mr. Grady Spears Jr. age 74 of Bon Aqua, TN. Passed March 26, 2015. He was a member of Liberty Lincoln Church of Christ in Fairview, TN. Worked for H.E. Parmer Roofing Company for 35 years. Preceded in death by parents, Grady Spears Sr. and America Anderson Spears; siblings, Dessie Jennette, L.B. Spears, Betty Beard and Mattie Lou King. Survived...
Mary Lambert
Mar 25, 2015
Mrs. Mary Roy Lambert, age 77 of Franklin, TN. formerly of Tiptonville, TN passed away on March 25, 2015. She was a devoted minister's wife and was involved with the First Baptist Church of Tiptonville. She retired from the Lake County Regional Correctional Facility after 17 years as an employee. For the past five years she has lived in Middle...
Josiah Eggleston
Mar 24, 2015
Mr. Josiah "Joe" Carr Eggleston, age 83 of Franklin, TN, March 24, 2015. Longtime member of Franklin First United Methodist Church. Mr. Eggleston graduated from Battle Ground Academy and Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Retired from Harpeth National Bank, USF&G and the Crisis Call Intervention Center. Preceded in death by mother, Sophronia Mayberry Eggleston...
William Rainey, Jr.
Mar 23, 2015
Mr. William "Bill" Richard Rainey, Jr. age 68 of Franklin, TN, March 23, 2015. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Member of West Main Church of Christ. Retired from Quebecor Printing and was a part-time employee at Allegra Printing Co. in Brentwood. Preceded in death by parents, William Sr. & Gladys Ruth Gordon Rainey; sister in-law, Jun Rainey; brother in-law, Larry...
Donald Weil
Mar 21, 2015
Mr. Donald Clark Weil, age 90 of Brentwood, TN passed away March 21, 2015 at Somerfield at the Heritage. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Paul and Gladys Weil. Graduated from Great Neck High School in Long Island, NY. Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. Received his BS Degree from Colgate University in 1949....
Mary Forton
Mar 19, 2015
Mary Louise Marlin Sullivan Forton, age 81 of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away March 19, 2015. Retired from Hudson's in Michigan. Preceded in death by parents, Louise Ormes & Fleming Marlin, Sr.; sister, Hazel Bradley; brother, Fleming Marlin, Jr.; grandson, James Joseph Sullivan. Survived by spouse, James Forton, Mt. Pleasant, SC; son, Harold (Faith) Sullivan, Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandson, Michael...
Robert Bufford
Mar 19, 2015
Mr. Robert M. "Bob" Bufford, age 91 of Franklin, TN went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2015. He was an Elder for over 40 years of the Churches of Christ. He was in the auto parts business until he retired. A WWII veteran completing 51 missions over Europe as a nose gunner on B24's. Survived by: wife...
Evelyn Billings
Mar 19, 2015
Mrs. Evelyn Hatley Billings, age 94, passed away peacefully March 19, 2015. She was born November 6, 1920 in Vardamen, Mississippi to Ben E. and Martha Hatley. Her childhood years were spent in Southwest Missouri and Halls, TN. In her early teens she moved with her family to Memphis, TN where she attended Messick High School and married David Billings...
Mary Pazzaglia
Mar 18, 2015
Mary Nell Pazzaglia, age 75 of Spring Hill, TN born in Converse, LA and lived as a child in Mitchell, LA passed away March 18, 2015. Known by her family and grandchildren as "Grander" whom she loved very much. She was such a great cook and hard worker. Mary enjoyed women's basketball and traveling to visit with her Oak Grove...
Darrell Layne
Mar 17, 2015
Mr. Darrell M. Layne, age 56 of Dickson, TN passed away March 17, 2015 at his home. He was a grateful and giving man. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was the most caring and loving person. He enjoyed being with his grandkids more than anything in the world. Preceded in death by sons, Justin & Jacob Layne;...
Camilla Catron
Mar 17, 2015
Mrs. Camilla Doris Barker Catron, age 90 of Franklin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2015. Doris was a devoted member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, where she was active for many years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold E. Catron Sr.. Doris is survived by her sons, Harold E. "Eddie"...
Catherine Mangrum
Mar 17, 2015
Mrs. Catherine Louise "Cat" Crafton Mangrum, age 80 of Thompson Station, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2015. Lifelong resident of Franklin and worked in factories and as waitress for several years at Toby's Restaurant. She was loved by many because of her serving and unselfish love for her family and friends. She had...
B. Johnson
Mar 16, 2015
B. Carroll Johnson, age 73 of College Grove, TN, March 16, 2015. A retired bank executive with the Bank of College Grove/ Bank of Franklin. He was a devoted father, grandfather and husband who loved all of his family dearly. Carroll was a member and past Deacon of the Leipers Fork Primitive Baptist Church. Since his retirement, he became an...
Tamara Stephens
Mar 16, 2015
Tamara Lyn Stephens, 40, of Thompsons Station, March 16, 2015. Survived by daughter, Hailey Tanner; mother, Kathleen Keith; father, Gary Stephens; great aunt, Patty Hanson, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends. Born in Southfield, MI, Tamara was a loving mother, daughter and friend to all. She found her home in Tennessee where she enjoyed many friends. She...
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