Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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James Robinson
Mar 17, 2014
ROBINSON, Mr. James L., age 93 of Franklin, TN, March 17, 2014. Farmer & tractor mechanic for many years. He later worked for the Williamson County Clerk's office in the Business Tax Division. Member of Crieve Hall Church of Christ. Survived by wife of 74 years, Hazel Warf Robinson; daughters, Nancy Robinson (Tom Ehrman) Watson & Kay (Tim) Neal; brother,...
John Welden
Mar 16, 2014
WELDEN, Mr. John Glenn, age 85 of Franklin, TN, March 16, 2014. Preceded in death by daughter, Donna Faye Duncan Kelley. Survived by wife of 46 years, Lucy L. Welden; children, Glenn (Leigh) Welden, Jr., Cindy (Lenny) Gast, Sherry Patterson, Greg (Mary) Duncan & Lucy Maureen (Bobby) Pinson and several loving grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00PM Tuesday, March...
Ross Bigger
Mar 15, 2014
BIGGER, Mr. Ross, age 81 of College Grove, TN, March 15, 2014. Retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy where he served for 31 years, serving during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He served on many aircraft carriers. Mr. Bigger had a strong since of community and was dedicated to his country. He was an avid gardener and...
Ann Ehrensberger
Mar 14, 2014
EHRENSBERGER, Miss. Ann Marie, age 47 of Franklin, TN passed away March 14, 2014 at her home. Former employee at APCOM. Preceded in death by father, Paul Ehrensberger. Survived by mother, Margaret Ehrensberger and brother, Daniel (Liezl) Ehrensberger. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00AM Monday, March 17, 2014 at St. Philip Catholic Church, Father Bala celebrant. Inurnment, Williamson Memorial Gardens...
Mrs. Ruth Taylor
Mar 14, 2014
TAYLOR, Mrs. Willie Ruth Veach, age 88 of the Bethesda Community passed away March 14, 2014. She was a longtime resident of Bethesda and member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and the BUMC Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Preceded in death by her parents, Dennis & Cora Mae Sears Veach; husband of 30 years, Walter Thomas Taylor; infant child; brother,...
William Stokes
Mar 13, 2014
STOKES, Mr. William Michael, age 67 of Franklin, TN, March 13, 2014. Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired U.S. Postmaster. Preceded in death by parents, Will L. & Madge V. McIntosh Stokes. Survived by wife of 5 years, Mindy Stokes; son, Michael Shane (Joy) Stokes; daughter, Diana Michelle (Darin) Van Tassell; brothers, Blaine (Esther) Stokes & John (Virginia) Stokes;...
Vanessa Johnson
Mar 12, 2014
JOHNSON, Mrs. Vanessa Darlene Black, age 56 of Franklin, TN, March 12, 2014. Graduate of Franklin High School. She was a member and President of the Usher Board at Liberty Temple Trinity Church. She loved to sew and draw. She was a devoted wife and grandmother, fondly known by her grandchildren as "Mema". Preceded in death by parents, Robert Dixon...
Mareeka Bachuss
Mar 12, 2014
BACHUSS, Mrs. Mareeka Carol, age 37, passed away at her home in Franklin, TN March 12, 2014 with her family by her side. Graduate of Christian Fellowship High School in Draffenville, KY. She received her bachelors degree in nursing at the University of Kentucky and her masters degree in Acute Care Management at Vanderbilt University. She enjoyed crafting, quilting, and...
Patricia McCall
Mar 11, 2014
McCall, Patricia Jean Holmes, age 81 of Franklin, TN, March 11, 2014. Born to the late Clark McDaniel Holmes & Julia Smith Holmes in Thomaston, GA. 1949 graduate of Griffin High School, she graduated with an associate's degree from Georgia College for Women (now Georgia College) in 1951. She worked as an accounting assistant in the Controller's Office of Georgia...
Shearle Anderson
Mar 11, 2014
ANDERSON, Ms. Shearle Le, age 43 of College Grove, TN passed away March 11, 2014 in Nashville, TN. She is survived by her mother, Lena Anderson of College Grove, TN; daughter, Heather Trice of the Cross Keys Community; son, Justin Neal of the Almaville Community; companion, James "Pete" Neal, Jr. of the Almaville Community; grandmother, Ruth Bennett of College Grove,...
Ann Hazzard
Mar 11, 2014
HAZZARD, Mrs. Ann "Nana", age 89 of Franklin, TN, March 11, 2014. Member of Vultee Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, William "Bill" Hazzard, Sr.; son, William "Billy" Hazzard, Jr.; grandson, Eric S. Hazzard; brothers, Morris Bradley, Dorris Bradley, James Bradley & Edward Bradley; sisters, Mary Horne, Helen Stewart, Bessie Jernigan & Mildred Speer. Survived by sons, David (Lylia)...
Eve Sparks
Mar 10, 2014
SPARKS, Evelyn "Eve" Bragg, age 85 of Murfreesboro, TN, March 10, 2014. Eve was born to the late Ode and Mary Henard in January 1929. Both colorful and vivacious, Eve was a successful fashion consultant for Casual Corner in Jacksonville, FL, Nashville and Franklin TN. until her retirement in 1996. She married the late Douglas Sparks in 1973 and lived...

Roger Dean
Mar 10, 2014
Mr. Roger Cail Dean, age 52, of Thompsons Station, TN, formerly of Birmingham, AL, passed away March 10, 2014. A graduate of Huffman High School and attended UAB. Member of Eastside Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. Preceded in death by his father, R.C. Dean; sister, Ginny Smith and niece, Katie Smith. Survived by his wife Lynn Apperson Dean of Thompsons...
Anne Cooper
Mar 10, 2014
COOPER, Mrs. Anne Purvis, age 100 of Franklin, TN, March 10, 2014. Member of Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel D. Cooper; parents, Charles E. and May Chambers Purvis; brother, C. Gerald Purvis. Survived by daughter, Susanne (Robert) Washko of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Todd R. (Julie) Washko and James D. (Melissa) Washko; great grandchildren,...
Ennis Wallace, Sr.
Mar 10, 2014
Mr. Ennis Core Wallace, Sr., age 83 of Flat Creek Community, March 10, 2014. Member of Edwards Grove Church, attended Cross Keys Baptist Church. Former member of the Williamson County Quarterly Court. Past Master and fifty year member of Owen Hill Masonic Lodge #172. Very active in the Flat Creek Community Center. Student of Williamson County History. Son of the...
George Wishart
Mar 8, 2014
Wishart, Mr. George C., age 92 of Franklin, TN, March 7, 2014. Son of the late George and Margaret Wishart. Grew up in Carmel, CA and was very proud of his life in Carmel. He attended the Colorado School of Mines and the University of CA at Berkley, CA. He received a BS Degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1947. Member...
Kathleen Elmore
Mar 8, 2014
Mrs. Kathleen D. Elmore, age 90 of Franklin, March 8, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester Elmore. Survived by sons, Carey (Donna) Daniel, Willard Daniel & Greg (Shelly Stuart) Daniel; sisters, Mary Ann (Everett) Holley & Wanda Trawick; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 PM Monday, March 10, 2014, Jim Taylor officiating....

Franklin Hartley
Mar 3, 2014
Hartley, Franklin D. "Frank". Age 77 of Spring Hill, TN died Monday March 3, 2014. A long time resident of Williamson County, he was a Carpenter. Son of the late Marvin and Irene Childress Hartley. Preceded in death by his first wife , Betty Jo Jackson Hartley, Brother, Billy Hartley. Survived by his wife, Margaret Alderson Hartley, Daughter, Kim(Bobby) Clary;...
Marjorie Stephens
Mar 3, 2014
STEPHENS, Mrs. Marjorie Aileen, age 91 of Franklin, TN, March 3, 2014. She was a member of Fourth Ave. Church of Christ. Mrs. Marjorie held the crown of Miss. Tennessee in 1940. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Stephens; parents, Sandy Alexander and Lila Aileen Crick Moon; grandson, Joshua Stephens and sister, Lila Ragsdale. Survived by son,...
Mrs. Mary Ladd
Mar 2, 2014
Mrs. Mary Edwards Ladd, age 90 of Thompson Station, TN passed away March 2, 2014. She was a charter member of Walker Memorial Baptist Church and LPN for 44 years. Preceded in death by parents, Joe Thomas and Cora Rainey Edwards; husband of 58 years, George Curtis Ladd; twin sister, Nessie Melandia Edwards; sister Lesa Deason; and brother, Vester Edwards....
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