Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Jerald Mike Simmons
May 10, 2024
Jerald Mike Simmons, age 90, passed away on Friday May 10, 2024, at The Waters in Smyrna, Tn. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Mike Garner Simmons and the late Judy Alice Wray. He was a graduate of Bethesda High School Class of 1953. He was a veteran serving in the United States...
Dorothy Ann McArthur
May 10, 2024
Dorothy Ann McArthur, age 91 of Franklin, TN passed away May 10, 2024. She was born October 18, 1932 in Arrington, TN to the late William & Lena Beasley. She attended Franklin High School and was a cheerleader. Her first job was at the Franklin Theatre in the late 40’s where she received her first paycheck and lost it in...
Glenda Jo Hargrove
May 10, 2024
Glenda Jo Hargrove, age 70 of Hohenwald, TN passed away May 10, 2024. She was born in Florence Alabama to the late James Willcutt and late Geneva Rader. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Doris Hargrove of Franklin, TN; brother, Michael Willcutt of Hohenwald, TN; sister, Patricia Murphy of Hohenwald, TN, and granddaughter, Savanah Brown of Waterloo, AL....
Hugh Victor Davis Sr.
May 7, 2024
Hugh Victor Davis, Sr. “Vic” of Franklin, TN, formerly of Decatur, TN, Bristol, VA, Bristol TN, and Jonesborough TN passed away May 7, 2024. He was a lifelong Tennessee resident and son of the late Maude and Jess Davis of Decatur, TN. Vic was a 1952 graduate of Meigs County High School and a 1957 Graduate of East Tennessee State
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Liana Lee Schwemer
May 6, 2024
Liana Schwemer, 77, a native of Franklin, TN passed peacefully from this world on Monday, May 6, 2024. Liana was a beloved sister and aunt who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Liana was a member of the Church of Christ and before retiring, she taught English and History in Williamson County Schools for 30 years. She was...
David William Johnson
May 4, 2024
David William Johnson, age 49 of Franklin, TN passed away May 4, 2024. He was born in Thousand Oaks, CA. David graduated in 1994 from Father Ryan High School. He was the owner and operator of Johnson Lawn & Landscape Inc., a business he started at the age of 16. David loved his family, all things cars, old country music,...
Michael Ladd McGee
May 3, 2024
Michael Ladd McGee, affectionately known as Butch, 76, of Thompson's Station, Tennessee, passed away on May 3, 2024, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Butch was born on January 20, 1948, to Carl and Ethel (Ladd) McGee in Franklin, Tennessee. Butch graduated from Two Rivers High School in 1967, and following graduation, he went on to serve in the United...
Brian Charles Smith
May 2, 2024
Brian Charles Smith, age 74, was born in Long Beach, CA on July 24, 1949, and ushered into heaven on May 2, 2024. He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 52 years; his son Jason; daughter Kari; and 4 grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers: Loren, Tim, & his twin brother Blaine. Brian taught 5th/6th grade for 5...
William L. Laird
May 2, 2024
William L. Laird, age 92, a resident of Wheaton, IL, formerly of Franklin, TN and Batavia, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born March 15, 1932 in Boston, MA to Leonard & Harriet Laird.Bill graduated from Holderness High School in 1950 and Bates College in 1954 with a degree in Economics. After serving in the Army,...
Frank Richard Taylor
May 2, 2024
Frank Richard Taylor, age 81, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tn. A native of Williston, North Dakota, he was the son of the late Frank Robinson Taylor and the late Olive Bond Taylor. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers: William and David Taylor; and 2 sisters:...
Andrew Stephen Duke
Apr 29, 2024
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Andrew Stephen Duke, age 81 of College Grove, Tennessee passed away April 29th, 2024. Husband and soulmate, Brother, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. An accomplished musician of the accordion and music lover of all genres. He was a self-taught carpenter whom created his own blueprints and built his dream home. He was also a self-taught...
Doris "Dorie" Mae Davis
Apr 28, 2024
Doris “Dorie” Mae Bilgman Davis, age 90, of Franklin, TN, went home to be with the Lord on April 28th, 2024, after complications suffered from a fall at home. Dorie was born on October 10, 1933, in Oak Park, Illinois to George Christopher and Alice Murphy Bilgman, who saw to it that she was baptized into the Catholic faith.
Dorie’s childhood...
Susan Rose Ingraham
Apr 28, 2024
Susan Rose Ingraham, age 65 of Franklin, TN took the hand of the Lord peacefully April 28, 2024. Susan was a 1976 graduate of Page High School where she was the very first Miss Page High School. During her early years, Susan was active with 4-H, FFA, and other school activities both in high school and college. She studied business...
Leland "Wayne" Waddell, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
Leland “Wayne” Waddell of the Hillsboro Community passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born in Williamson County, TN to the late Joe and Carolyn Waddell. Wayne was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Joe Waddell; nephew, Joseph Waddell III. He is survived by his daughter, Shelby (Harvey) Wood of Mt. Pleasant, TN; sons, Leland (Rochelle) Waddell of...
Jerry Wilson Haskins
Apr 27, 2024
Jerry Wilson “Fuzzy” Haskins, age 70, passed away on April 27, 2024, at his residence. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, he was born on September 13, 1953, the son of the late Helen Imogene Haskins. He retired from the Williamson County Highway Department in 2016 as an equipment operator. He loved operating equipment and enjoyed showing the “younger boys”...
Brian Lee Chivers
Apr 21, 2024
Brian Lee Chivers, 67, passed away on April 21, 2024, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his journey he showed incredible strength; he is our superhero.
Brian was born on March 15, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Tex and Joan Chivers. He grew up in Hazel Park, Michigan, and always had stories to share about...
Janice Hobbs Sutton
Apr 20, 2024
Janice Hobbs Sutton, age 82, of Thompsons Station, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Janice was born in McMinnville, TN on August 12, 1941, daughter to the late Barney & Pauline (Tate) Hobbs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sutton and daughter Lisa Melody Meadows.
Survivors include her children, Lewis (Chip) Meadows Jr....
Jo Anne McMahon Hawkins
Apr 19, 2024
Jo Anne McMahon Hawkins passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Franklin, Tennessee in Lilac Trace at Somerby Franklin. She was born on December 24, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Paul D. McMahon and Virginia Inman McMahon. Jo Anne's life was a testament of her love and commitment to her family and to her...
Brenda Kaye Wood
Apr 19, 2024
Brenda Kaye Wood was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She left this world suddenly on April 19, 2024 at the age 68.
Brenda “Nana” was the heart of her home and she enjoyed nothing more in life than spending time with her family. She loved her children and grandchildren deeply and had a strong faith in God....
Brian Charles (Father Andrew) Short
Apr 17, 2024
Brian Charles (Father Andrew) Short, age 66, of Spring Hill, TN, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on April 17, 2024, after a valiant struggle with esophageal cancer.
Brian was born on April 25, 1957 to Charles Rex and Margie Chatterton Short in Garnett, Kansas. His childhood was spent in Topeka, KS with his older sisters Barbara and Brenda and his...
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