Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Dwight Pennington
Jan 28, 2014
PENNINGTON, Mr. Dwight L., age 65 of Franklin, TN, January 28, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Isaac A. & Margaret Wright Pennington, Omar Austin Anglin; step-brother, Eddie Anglin. Survived by loving wife, Theresa Pennington; dedicated sons, Austin Barlow Pennington & Trevor Wright (Haverly) Pennington; step-daughter, Dr. Lyndi Hewitt (Matt) Corzine & Laura (Billy) Curran; grandchildren, Ellie, Layla & Liam....
Britany Curl
Jan 26, 2014
CURL, Britany Janette, age 21 of Franklin, TN passed away January 26, 2014. Born in Detroit, MI. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and studied engineering at Tennessee Tech University. She worked as a cashier at Whole Foods Market. Survived by her parents, John & Andrea Curl; brother, Brian Curl; grandparents, Richard Curl and Dean & Carolyn Stagemeyer....
Mrs. Joan Collier
Jan 25, 2014
Mrs. Joan Ruth Collier, age 84 of Franklin, TN, January 25, 2014. The first full time Executive Director of the Williamson County Board of Realtors and retired after several years of service. She also previously worked with Cross Properties. She was always inspirational to others with her full colorful life. MeMe entertained her grandchildren on several holidays and was very...
Mr. Elmer Boswell
Jan 25, 2014
Mr. Elmer Lynn "Elmo" Boswell, age 76 of Franklin, TN, January 25, 2014. Underwriter for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Co. Past President of Franklin Noon Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow, and singing cowboy for many years where he performed his song, "Empty Saddle" to pay tribute to the members of Rotary who passed away during the year. He received the...
Mrs. Gladys Whitley
Jan 25, 2014
Mrs. Gladys Davis Whitley, age 97 of Franklin, TN, January 25, 2014. Daughter of the late Watson Hay Davis & Lillie Pewitt Davis. Attended Hillsboro High School in Williamson Co., TN and graduated in 1936 as Valedictorian of her class. Attended David Lipscomb College and graduated from Murfreesboro State Teachers College. One of her first teaching experiences was a one...
Joanne Woodard
Jan 24, 2014
Ms. Joanne Woodard, age 64 of Nashville, TN, January 24, 2014. Caregiver at Blakeford at Home. Loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother who loved to cook and was very generous. She enjoyed traveling and taking care of animals. She had a kind spirit and will be missed by all. Survived by: son, Ronnie Shelby; daughters, Natalie Darby & Jessie Shelby;...
Mary Skinner
Jan 24, 2014
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Skinner, age 65 of Bethesda Community. Loving caregiver to several seniors over the years. Adored wife and loving mother. Survived by: husband of 46 years, Albert "Bubba" Skinner; daughters, Stephanie (John) Hyden & Christy (Richard) Schuer; sisters, Ruby White, Judy Ellis, Hazel Watkins & Rita Gidcome and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00...
Mary Bates
Jan 23, 2014
Mary Jo Schmitt Bates Franklin, TN Bates, Mary Jo fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on January 23, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana on November 20, 1929 to Sadie Margaret Schmitt and Arthur Peter Schmitt Sr. She was raised in Nashville along side her dear brother, Arthur Peter Schmitt Jr. Mary Jo...
James Petway
Jan 22, 2014
PETWAY, James Garland was the son of Oliver Jordan Petway and Lena Brownie Green Petway and was born on April 6, 1924. He died January 22, 2014. He is survived by Willodene Churchwell Petway, sister Sally Petway Stroud, daughter Penny Brooks, son-in-law Larry Brooks, daughter-in-law Terri Petway, six grandchildren Larry Brooks, Lucas Brooks, Lauren Brooks, Jake Petway, Cole Petway, Victoria...
Elizabeth Cain
Jan 21, 2014
CAIN, Ms. Elizabeth Cecile "Pug", age 74 of New York, New York, January 21, 2014. Born in Memphis, TN to the late Cecil & Elizabeth Pruitt Cain. Both colorful and charismatic; a loving sister and aunt, she married and moved to New York, calling the Big Apple home for over 40 years after working as an airline stewardess. Preceded in...
Charles Tomlin
Jan 21, 2014
Mr. Charles Kenneth "Kenny" Tomlin, age 53 of Spring Hill, TN. January 21, 2014. Retired Heating & Cooling technician. Survived by: wife, Brenda Rader Tomlin; son, Charles Wesley Tomlin; daughters, Robin Nicole (Steve) Sullivan & Ashley Katherine Tomlin; parents, Charles & Annie Tomlin; brothers, Keith Tomlin & Scott (Lee) Tomlin; sister, Kathy (John) Maxwell and other loving family members. Funeral...
Mr. Dale Ward
Jan 21, 2014
Mr. Dale Eugene Ward, age 64 of Spring Hill, TN passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his residence. Born in Shreveport, LA and began his career as a band director at Haughton High School in Bossier City, LA. After relocating to Tennessee Mr. Ward was employed with the Franklin Special School District as a full time teacher assistant in...
Robert Spencer
Jan 20, 2014
Robert "Bob" Livingston Spencer died in his home in Franklin, Tenn., Jan. 20, 2014, on his 73rd birthday. Mr. Spencer was born Jan. 20, 1941, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Mr. Spencer graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery in 1959, and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Alabama where he was a member of the...
Raymond Mitchell
Jan 19, 2014
MITCHELL, Mr. Raymond Douglas, age 43 of the Bethesda Community passed away January 19, 2014. Preceded in death by father, William "Billy" Mitchell. Survived by: mother, Irene Poteete Mitchell; wife, Denise Mitchell, sons, William Oxendine, Adam McCandless, Andrew Mitchell, &Christopher Mitchell; daughters, Deanna Mitchell & Megan Mitchell; stepson, Chad Oxendine; brothers, James "E.I." Mitchell, Jerry "Bubba" Mitchell & David Wiley;...
Beverly Harris
Jan 19, 2014
HARRIS, Mrs. Beverly Ann, age 68 of Greenville, NC, formerly of Franklin, TN and Tulsa, OK, January 19, 2014. Award winning teacher and musician. Graduate Summa Cum-laude of Langston University in Guthrie, OK and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Preceded in death by parents, Edward Lee & Gertrude Clark Cherry and brothers, Edward "Cha Cha" Cherry, Jr. & Reginald...
Jack Tea
Jan 18, 2014
TEA, Mr. Jack E. age 83 of Franklin, TN, January 18, 2014. Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. Vice President with L.M. Berry & Co. Member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by wife, Betty Ann Amos Tea; parents, William & Mary Bates Tea. Survived by step sons, John Amos Baugh, Frank Fessy Baugh...
Justice Hyde
Jan 18, 2014
HYDE, Mr. Justice, age 93 of Franklin, TN, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2014. Born in Coopertown, TN. Retired Major of the US Army and National Guard serving during WW II. Employed with Bell South and retired in 1981 as Independent Company Relations Manager. A member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church for...
Edna Smithson
Jan 18, 2014
SMITHSON, Mrs. Edna L. age 78 of Orlando, FL formerly of Franklin, TN died January 18, 2014 in Florida. She is survived by her children, John (Tarinda) Smithson of Leesburg, FL, Diane (Gary) Brewer of Orlando, FL, Randy (Geri) Smithson of Clermont, FL and Lee (Maryann) Stevens of Nashville, TN; siblings, Robert Milton (Wilma) Heithcock of Franklin, TN, Samuel (Betty)...
Billy Cook
Jan 16, 2014
Billy (Bill) J. Cook age 81 of Franklin, TN passed away from an extended illness on January 16th, 2014. He was born July 9, 1932 in Liberty, TN to the late Valter and Pearl Cook. Bill graduated from East High School in Nashville in 1951. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving 4 years in Intelligence...
Marian Crabtree
Jan 14, 2014
Crabtree, Marian Frances Frazier died January 14, 2014 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, surrounded by her loving family. Marian was born in Port Arthur, TX on August 2, 1933. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frances and AB Frazier and her husband of 57 years, William H. "Bill" Crabtree, Sr. She is survived by daughter Cynthia C. (Ed)...
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