Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Sandra Orr
Apr 18, 2015
Sandy was born on December 3, 1948 in Nashville, TN, the daughter of Neil and Jewell (King) Caldwell. She married David G. Orr on February 28, 1966. She was a graduate of Franklin High School (Franklin, TN). Over the years, Sandy, David and their boys lived in many cities - from Louisville, KY and Evansville, IN to Baltimore, MD and...
Kenneth Peercy
Apr 17, 2015
Mr. Kenneth Marvin Peercy, age 64 of Franklin, TN passed away April 17, 2015. During his twenty nine year career in Operative Services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, he served as Director and other management positions in many of the surgical departments. He was a 1969 graduate of Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, TN. He earned a BS in Biology...
Martha Council
Apr 17, 2015
Martha Lorena Council, age 78 of Summerville, SC, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away April 17, 2015 in Summerville, SC. Born in Williamson Co., TN to the late Alfred & Gladys Sullivan Martin. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred andGladys Sullivan Martin, siblings, Mary Aline Martin, Georgia Josephine Bowling & Marvin Howard (Buddy) Martin. Survived by sons, Dean (Debbie) Council...

Serepta Sadd
Apr 14, 2015
Mrs. Serepta Lee Sadd, age 80 of Franklin, TN, April 14, 2015. Member of St. Philip Catholic Church. Graduated from Morris Harvey College. She started her teaching career in West Virginia, Mentor, OH, Kettering, OH and Corning, NY. She was a second grade teacher, then went on to teach art in middle school. She retired in 1990 from Corning, NY...
Jayme Sperduti
Apr 14, 2015
Jayme John Sperduti, age 44 left this Earth to be with our Lord on April 14, 2015. He will be deeply missed and remembered by all who knew him. Born in Lockport, NY in 1971. A 1989 graduate of L.S.H.S., now a resident of Spring Hill, TN. Jayme was a master plumber at Don Wood Plumbing. An avid motorcycle enthusiast...
Betty Stewart
Apr 12, 2015
Ms. Betty Bishop Stewart, age 70 of Nashville, TN passed away April 12, 2015 at her home. Preceded in death by parents, Dillard McMillan Bishop & Ella Mae Hayes Bishop; sister, Ruby Sullivan. Survived by daughters, Billie Baker, Becky (Tony) Barnes, Sandra (John) Burgess & Sharol (Marty) Price; son, Louis, Jr. (Mandy) Baker; brothers, Jimmy Bishop, John Bishop, David Warren...
Iris Jones
Apr 12, 2015
Ms. Iris Merritt Jones, age 63 of Marshall County, TN passed away April 12, 2015 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Preceded in death by mother, Willie White Merritt and daughter, Kellie Michelle Jones. Survived by father, James A. "Jim" Merritt of Franklin, TN; son, Timothy Blake Swallow of Lewisburg, TN; daughter, Tabitha Jones (Travis) Howell of Columbia, TN; brothers, Mike (Chris)...
Carol Williams
Apr 12, 2015
Carol Meline Williams was born April 25, 1942 in Long Beach California, the daughter of George C. and Ethel Mae Meline. She grew up in California was educated in Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California and Colorado State University, Colorado. She studied Home Economics and worked as a Dietician and Educator. She was an accomplished musician and performed in college...

Dimple Jones
Apr 11, 2015
Dimple May Jones, 68, of Shelbyville, TN passed away April 11, 2015. She was born on February 2, 1947 in Morgan County, TN. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include sister, Brenda Green, Niece, Rhonda Moore (Jerry), Nephew, Roy Clark Jr., two great nieces, and two great Nephews. Interment will be 3PM Tuesday April 14, 2015...

Mary Griggs
Apr 10, 2015
Mary Gale Griggs, age 74 of Franklin, TN passed away April 10, 2015. Born in Giles County to the late Edward and Selma McNeese Pierce. Mary worked for many years at the Franklin Williamson County Chamber of Commerce. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Harris B. Griggs of Franklin, TN; son, Michael B. Griggs of Chapel...

William Blackford
Apr 10, 2015
William (Bill) Vaughan Blackford, age 87 was born on March 28, 1928 and passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. He was the son of the late Nathan and Edine Vaughan Blackford, and brother of the late Edward Blackford. He is survived by his loving wife Betty (Duke), who was his high school sweetheart whom he married on September 13,...
Mrs. Vera Williams
Apr 8, 2015
Vera Moore Williams, 96, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away on April 8, 2015 in the early morning. Vera Beulah Moore was born on October 2, 1918, on a small farm in Washington County, KY, the sixth of nine children. She graduated from Cornishville High School in 1936 with the highest average in her class. She also graduated from Spencerian Business...
Herbert Mullins
Apr 8, 2015
Herbert Paul Mullins, age 83 passed away April 8, 2015 in Franklin, TN, born November 17, 1931 in Sweet Springs, MO. Paul was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1949 and drafted into the US Army and stationed at RAF Molesworth English Air Force Field, England where he met and then...
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...
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