Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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William Donner
May 4, 2015
Mr. William John "Bill" Donner, age 72 of Franklin, TN passed away May 4, 2015. Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by parents, William Edward and Joan Mary Klink Donner and nephew, Thomas Hart. Survived by: sisters, Donna (Richard) DeSonia, JoAnn (Malcolm) Hart, Robyn (Charles) Boetsch and Rita (Michael) Ray; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and...
Harold Hatcher
May 4, 2015
Mr. Harold Cotton Hatcher, age 86 of Greenbrier, TN, raised in Williamson Co., TN passed away May 4, 2015. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired Senior Engineer with Dupont and member of Highland Chapel Union Church in Ridgetop. Preceded in death by parents, Jim & Kate Cotton Hatcher; brothers, Ted & Bob Hatcher. Survived by wife of 64 years, Dorothy...
Bertha Gathmann
May 3, 2015
Mrs. Bertha Maye Johnson Gathmann, age 97 of Franklin, TN, May 3, 2015. Longtime resident of Williamson County. Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was an early President to the Auxiliary to the TN Veterinarian Association and was very active in the UDC & DAR. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. Raymond Albert Gathmann and son, John Raymond Gathmann....
Terry Warren
May 3, 2015
Mr. Terry Graham Warren, age 51 of Franklin, TN passed away May 3, 2015. Graduate of Astronaut High School in Titusville, FL and graduated from Florida State University where he was an All-American linebacker, favorite of Coach Bobby Bowden. After college, he went on to the NFL and played for the Dallas Cowboys. He then pursued his music and acting...
Charles Hilyer
May 3, 2015
Charles Wayne Hilyer, 72, of Thompson's Station, TN, formerly of Okeechobee, FL, died May 3, 2015 in McAlpin, FL. He was born to Huffman and Lunie Mae McCullers Hilyer on November 28, 1942 in Wetumpka, AL. He moved to Belle Glade, FL and married Jacqueline Baughman. In 1980, they moved to Okeechobee, FL where they lived for more than 30...

Resa Forshay
May 1, 2015
Ms. Resa Jean Thomas Forshay, age 49 of Thompson Station, TN passed away May 1, 2015. She worked as a cook for over fifteen years at Tim's Market in Franklin. Survived by: son, Randy Don (Christy) King of Lyles, TN; daughters, Donna Jean Wolfe of Fairview, TN & Dana Marie Wolfe of Fairview, TN; brother, Ricky Thomas of Nashville, TN;...
Phoenix Daniels
May 1, 2015
Phoenix King Daniels, born April 29, 2015 and passed away on May 1, 2015. Preceded in death by grandfather, Ronnie Williams, great grandfather, J.B. Collins, great grandmother, Betty Franklin. Survived by: parents, Dustin and Hannah Williams Daniels of Smyrna, TN; grandparents, Donnie and Debra Daniels of Ailey, GA, Elizabeth and Allan Barnard of Lyons, GA; great grandparents, Lee R. and...
Patricia Wills
Apr 29, 2015
Mrs. Patricia A. "Pat" Wills, age 65 of Franklin, TN passed away April 29, 2015. Born in Peekin, IN. Member of Grassland Heights Baptist Church. She was completely devoted to her husband and three sons. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by...
Gerald LeCroy
Apr 28, 2015
Gerald Alton LeCroy, 76, of Franklin, TN died on April 28, 2015 in Saint Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN with his wife by his side. Gerald was born in Marietta, GA on June 5, 1938 to William Alton and Lois Lee LeCroy. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1956. In the summer before his senior year, he worked at...
Lula Major
Apr 28, 2015
Mrs. Lula Fain Moran Major died April 28, 2015 at home in Williamson County, TN, age 99. She was born October 2, 1915 in Williamson County, and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1937 from Vanderbilt. On June 17, 1939, she married Herman Emerson Major. She was an active volunteer in schools, PTA, 4-H Clubs, and Williamson County Library and was...
Joyclin Ghamandi
Apr 27, 2015
Mrs. Joyclin Ghamandi, age 58 of Brentwood, TN passed away April 27, 2015. She was born in Guyana and was a long term resident of Teaneck, New Jersey before moving to Tennessee. She enjoyed cooking for her family, bird watching and was considered an expert landscaper where she loved her garden. Preceded in death by mother, Parbattie and father, Muneshwar...
Lena Fitts
Apr 26, 2015
Mrs. Lena Mai Fitts, age 84 of College Grove, TN passed away April 26, 2015. Member of Allisona Church of Christ; College Grove Senior Citizens and Red Hat Society. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Eugene Fitts. Survived by: daughter, Janice Kay (Richard) Kelton; sisters, Dorothy Beard, Elizabeth Hargrove, Annie Martin & Lois Green; grandchildren, Richard Jr. (Stephne) Kelton and...
Matthew Mitchell
Apr 26, 2015
Mr. Matt Mitchell, age 31 of Franklin, TN passed away April 26, 2015. A graduate of Centennial High School in 2002. Member of the West Main Church of Christ in Franklin. He enjoyed cooking and working on anything mechanical. Preceded in death by sister, Jenna Mitchell and grandparents, Alfred & Audrey Dorfmeyer. Survived by parents, Mark & Leah Mitchell; brother,...
Jacob Kwierant
Apr 24, 2015
Jacob Arthur Kwierant, age 23 of Franklin, TN passed away on April 24, 2015. Jacob is survived by his parents, Tammy (Ted) Atwood and Scott (Kathy) Kwierant; brother, Michael Kwierant; sister, Rowan Atwood; step brother, Connor Atwood; grandparents, Judy and Ernie Kwierant and Paula and Ralph Atwood. A funeral mass will be held 11:00AM Friday, May 1, 2015 at St....
William Calhoun
Apr 22, 2015
William Carter Calhoun, four weeks and one day on this heavenly earth went to be with Jesus on April 22, 2015. Survived by: parents, Brad and Kimberly Calhoun; sister, Ashley Jones; brothers, D.J. Jones & Cooper Calhoun; grandparents, Linda (John) Ratliff, Bill (Jean) Calhoun and Ronnie & Beverly Whitman and other loving family members. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00...
Mamie Pierce
Apr 21, 2015
Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth Darty Pierce, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away April 21, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Jewell Gray "Bill" Pierce. Loving mother and grandmother. Survived by: sons, Stephen Pierce of Franklin, TN & Dean (Jennifer Dugan) Pierce of Spring Hill, TN; grandchildren, Keri Pierce & Paige Pierce; great grandchild, Landyn Murrah. Funeral services will be conducted...

Donna Love
Apr 21, 2015
Donna Darlene Love, age 56 of Franklin, TN passed away April 21, 2015. She loved arts, crafts, flowers and collecting rocks. Donna is preceded in death by father, Lonnie Love and brothers, Donald Wayne and Bobby Love. Survived by mother, Cornellia Love of Franklin, TN; companion, James Bennett, Sr; son, Robert "Butch" Forkum of Nashville, TN; daughter, Michelle Galley of...
Burt Wilson
Apr 19, 2015
Burt John Wilson, age 74 of Franklin, TN, passed away April 19, 2015. Veteran of the United States Navy. Burt loved beauty; he loved the beauty of water, gardens and architecture. He loved his wife, his family, his church and his Savior. He lived life with passion and adventure. Burt is preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Norma...
Jane Hettermann
Apr 19, 2015
Hettermann-Hobbs, Janie, I was born into the loving family of Don and Louise Twigg Hettermann in Memphis, TN, both now deceased. I have an older sister, Kay Hettermann Chester and a younger brother Gary Hettermann. I am thankful for the day that Robert Hobbs took my hand and never let it go. With this marriage, I have a combined family...
Maurice Haugh
Apr 19, 2015
Maurice Hamilton Haugh, age 90 of Franklin, TN, April 19, 2015. Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Member at Forest Hills United Methodist Church. Former employee of Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD, the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD and retired from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Survived by wife of 67 years, Jane...
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