Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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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...
William Chriesman
Mar 15, 2015
Mr. William Howard Chriesman, age 95 passed away at the Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, TN on March 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, MP Cotton Chriesman and father, William Chriesman. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and a long time employee of Alcoa. He was the oldest member of the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club....
Patty Thornton
Mar 13, 2015
Miss. Patty Ann Thornton, age 82 of Franklin, TN passed away March 13, 2015 at NHC HealthCare, Fairground Street, Franklin, TN. Upon graduating from Hillsboro High School, Williamson County, in June 1951, she was employed by the Military Department of Tennessee for over forty years working under nine governors and nine adjutant generals. Upon her retirement, she was presented the...
Bert Wiggs, Jr.
Mar 12, 2015
Mr. Bert Ryland Wiggs, Jr. age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away March 12, 2015 in Franklin, TN. Born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Bert Ryland, Sr. & Bessie Lee Brinkley Wiggs. Veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Engineering. He also worked as an engineer with...
Roy Thompson
Mar 11, 2015
Mr. Roy C. "R.C." Thompson, age 88 of Franklin, TN passed away March 11, 2015. He was a dairy farmer for many years in Williamson County and lifetime member of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by wife, Mildred Taylor Thompson. Survived by: daughters, Cornelia (Lincoln) Benefield & Gayle (Mark) Cothran; brother, Bill Thompson; grandchildren, Marty (Tammy) Benefield,...

Eloise Hoover
Mar 11, 2015
Mrs. Eloise Hall Hoover, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away March 11, 2015. Preceded in death by daughter, Cindy Hoover Fox. Survived by: husband of 71 years, Edward Hoover; sons, Greg (Barbara) Hoover & Tommy (Lorraine) Hoover; daughter, Betsy (Jerry) Barker; eight grandchildren & fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, March 13, 2015 at...
Thomas Locke, Jr.
Mar 10, 2015
Thomas Earl Locke, Jr. age 78 of Franklin, TN, March 10, 2015. Member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Retired banker in Williamson Co. and cattle farmer for many years. Preceded in death by parents, T.E. & Mary V. Locke. Survived by wife, Teresa Locke; sons, Thomas Ray (Nerissa Dixon) Locke & Gregory Lee (Sherry) Locke; daughter, Sharon Diane (Robert) Hutchison;...
Buna Stewart
Mar 10, 2015
Mrs. Buna Vesta Stewart, age 83 of Arrington, TN, March 10, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, William & Mary Cooper Ford; brothers, J.B. & Robert Ford and sister, Lois Clayton. Survived by husband, Buford Stewart of Arrington, TN; daughters, Sandra Stewart of Spring Hill, TN & Lisa Stewart of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jenny Sullivan & Amy (Copper Bennett) Sullivan....
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