Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Bonnie Borthwick
May 10, 2014
Bonnie Jean Borthwick October 1, 1927 - May 10, 2014 Bonnie Jean Borthwick, 86, died on May 10, 2014 at her home in Franklin, Tennessee with her husband of 64 years at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Ruth Hay and her brother, Warren Hay. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 1,...
Mr. Paul Minor
May 10, 2014
MINOR, Mr. Paul Anderson, age 93 of Franklin, TN, May 10, 2014. Member of the Battlefield Region AACA Car Club. U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a former NASCAR driver. Preceded in death by parents, William Sherman & Ida Mae Evans Minor. Survived by wife, Ruby Minor; son, Chris (Katherine) Minor; daughters, Sandra (David) Cavender, Rebecca Minor, Jeanette Minor (Winston)...

Ellen Whitehead
May 8, 2014
WHITEHEAD, Mrs. Ellen Kees, age 85 of Franklin, TN, May 8, 2014. A devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Odell Whitehead; daughter, Lois Ann Whitehead and brother, Robert Kees. Survived by son, Karl (Valorie) Whitehead; daughters, Sue Carter and Sylvia Dross; brother, Heinz Kees; sister, Brigette Balog; grandchildren, Kimberly (Jim), Russ (Karen), Scott,...
Mrs. Florfina Flores
May 7, 2014
Mrs. Florfina D. "Lola" Flores, age 90 of Spring Hill, TN, passed away June 7, 2014. Lola was a very sophisticated, feisty and witty Pre-Madonna. She enjoyed watching sports and kung-fu movies. She loved her family and will be greatly missed by all. She is preceded in death by husband, Gerardo Flores and son, Danilo Flores. Survived by son, Ferdinand...
Billie Duff
May 7, 2014
Mrs. Billie Jean Duff, age 81 of Franklin, TN, May 7, 2014. Member of Franklin Cumberland Presbyterian Church and former member of Epworth United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Donald Duff. Survived by: sons, Daryl (Susan) Duff & Derek (Dori) Duff; daughter, Nerissa Duff; grandchildren, Damon Donnell, Brittany Duff Pratt, Elizabeth Annmarie Duff, Emily Jane Duff; great grandchildren,...
Charles Smithson
May 7, 2014
SMITHSON, Mr. Charles Reece, age 80 of the Peytonsville Community died May 7, 2014. Born in Williamson County to the late Charles Herbert & Virginia McGee Smithson. He was a member of Cowles Chapel United Methodist Church and the Bethesda Lodge #201. He loved mules and antique tractors. Preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Smithson Grace. Survived by sons, Mike...
Miss Regina Derryberry
May 6, 2014
Miss. Regina Derryberry, age 96 of Spring Hill, TN, passed away peacefully at her home, May 6, 2014. Daughter of the late Cromer & Lillian Crowe Derryberry. Member of Glenn's Chapel United Methodist Church. "Gener" was a mother to many, a great cook, and always had a smile. She was known throughout Middle Tennessee for her exceptional talent as a...
Mary Hopper
May 5, 2014
HOPPER, Ms. Mary Lou, age 82 of Brentwood, TN, May 5, 2014. Member of Concord Road Church of Christ for 42 years. Retired after 27 years with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture serving as secretary of the Food & Dairy Division. Preceded in death by parents, Johnnie William & Minnie V. Pearson Bridges; brothers, Vandell & Paul Bridges; sister, Wilma...
Jeane Thigpen
May 3, 2014
Mrs. Jeane Muse Thigpen, age 83 of Brentwood, TN, May 3, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, James Junior "Jim" Thigpen. Survived by: son, James Rex (Ellen) Thigpen & Shayne Lea (Tanna) Thigpen; sisters, Mary Alice Colburn & Brenda Baham; grandchildren, James Ryan (Summer) Thigpen, Andrea Celeste (Jonathan) Westfall, Michael Shayne Thigpen, Aleasha Kristine Thigpen & James Addison Thigpen; great...
Ravane Ray
May 3, 2014
Miss Ravane Leigh Ray, age 20 of Fairview, TN, passed away suddenly on May 3, 2014. A Celebration of her life will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Smith & Bro. Ronnie Johnson officiating. Interment Beard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Holt, C.J. Hargrove, Jesse Ray, Cody Ray, Bo Ray,...
Teri Cole
May 2, 2014
Ms. Teri Doreen Cole, age 54 of Spring Hill, TN, May 2, 2014. Owner of Art of Nature Landscape Gardeners. Survived by: son, Will Lillard; daughters, Jennifer A. (Garrett) Wells & Jessica Lynn (Cody Buford) Childress; parents, James W., Jr. & Phyllis J. Cole; grandchildren, Gavin Gray Wells & Grayson Scott Wells; brother, Jimmy (Denise) Cole; niece Kristen Cole; nephew,...
Erik Blom
May 1, 2014
Mr. Erik Lee Blom, age 29 of Fairview, TN May 1, 2014. Graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where his degree included, print making, graphic design, illustration and sculpting. Free spirit and creative thinker whose work was valued in various projects. Preceded in death by grandmother, Cynthia Blom. Survived by Parents, Dan & Cindy Blom of Fairview, TN; sister, Chloe...
James Smith
May 1, 2014
Smith, James Lawson, age 63 of Franklin, TN passed away at his home on May 1, 2014. Mr. Smith was born in Richmond, Virginia; graduated from Manchester High School and Virginia Commonwealth University with a BS in Economics and Math. He served in the United States Navy from 1971 until 1974. He is survived by his wife , Suzanne and...
Christopher Jones
May 1, 2014
Christopher Neal Jones, age 38, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 1, 2014 at his family's Brentwood, TN home. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina and spent most of his life in the Nashville area. He is a graduate of Brentwood High School and went on to attend Middle Tennessee State University. All that best knew Chris would remember him as a...

Lane Farris
May 1, 2014
Lane Carter Farris, age 7 of Spring Hill, TN, May 1, 2014. Survived by: parents, Will and Ellen Farris; brother and best friend, Liam Farris and sister and good buddy, Morgan Farris all of Spring Hill, TN; grandparents, Leslie (Jim) Cook of Franklin, TN, Bill (Jean) Farris of Nashville, TN and J.M. and Margaret Sparks of Lynnville, TN; great grandmother,...
Edna Gentry
Apr 30, 2014
Mrs. Edna Hood Gentry, age 94 of Franklin, TN. April 30, 2014. Born in Williamson County, TN and a long time member of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. Employed with Optometrist, Dr. Bob Sullivan for over 30 years. Preceded in death by husband, William Gentry; daughter, Joyce Lyell; son, David Gentry; brother Gordon Hood. Survived by daughters, Patricia Buford...

Newton Walker, Jr.
Apr 28, 2014
Mr. Newton York Walker, Jr., age 90 of Franklin, TN, April 28, 2014. Deacon at Fourth Avenue Church of Christ and served as Treasurer of the church. He served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Tennessee Auto Association. Member of the National Auto Dealer Association. GM Dealer for Chevrolet and Oldsmobile where he was co-owner with Walker Chevrolet Dealership. Board member of...
Sam Smithson, Jr.
Apr 27, 2014
SMITHSON, Jr. Sam Cliff, age 56 of the Bethesda Community died April 27, 2014 at his home. Born in Williamson County to the late Sam & Fronnie Culberson Smithson, Sr. Member of New Life Baptist Church of Columbia. He loved spending time with his grandson and family. He loved watching old westerns and most of all he loved his Lord....
Edward Cullum
Apr 26, 2014
Edward Earl Cullum - September 3, 1933 to April 26, 2014 Age 80 of Boynton Beach, Florida Earl Cullum lived in Franklin for over 40 years. He was the former Owner/Partner of Walker-Cullum Chevrolet-Oldsmobile. Earl, a born salesman, helped to make the dealership the #1 Chevy/Olds dealership in the nation at one point. He helped to contribute to Franklin's growth...
Cindy Goins
Apr 26, 2014
Mrs. Cindy Lee Yancy Goins, age 55, of Columbia, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN, passed away on April 26, 2014. She was an office clerical worker. Preceded in death by father and mother, Winston Yancy and Rubbie Yancy Cutler; and brother, Johnny Yancy. Survived by husband, Bob Goins; sons, Kyle and Joseph Goins; brother, Butch (Gaetana) Yancy; sister, Polly Yancy;...
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