Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Ms. Virginia Davis
May 12, 2011
DAVIS, Ms. Virginia Fay Cooper, age 77 of Franklin, TN formerly of the Neapolis Community, May 12, 2011. Valedictorian & Graduate of Spring Hill High School Class of 1951; Member of Oak Valley Baptist Church; Federal Government Employee for 35 years. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Evelyn Brown Cooper. Survived by sister, Bobbie Cooper Landrum of Franklin, TN;...

Mrs. Thelma Morris
May 9, 2011
MORRIS, Mrs. Thelma Lucille, age 95, of Franklin, TN, passed away May 9, 2011. Mrs. Morris was a nursing assistant at the old Williamson County Hospital and Harpeth Terrace as well as private duty nursing. A member of Shady Grove Church of God of Prophecy in Primm Springs, she was also a pastor's wife, assisting her husband in his ministries....
Mrs. Joann Shedd
May 9, 2011
Mrs. Joann Lee Mroska Shedd, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away at Grace Healthcare on May 9, 2011. She was born in Benwood, West Virginia and before coming to Franklin lived in Chicago, IL. She worked for many years at Lasko and then worked as a laundry attendant for Hilton Hotel. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Edward Shedd....

Mr. Lowell Hanewinckel
May 6, 2011
HANEWINCKEL, Mr. Lowell Leonard, age 83 of Franklin, TN, May 6, 2011. Veteran of the U.S. Navy, Seaman 1st Class during World War II. Retired after 30 years service with Proctor and Gamble. Survived by: wife, Florence Hanewinckel, Franklin, TN; sons, Brian (Yvonne) Hanewinckel, Larry Hanewinckel & Glenn Hanewinckel all of Long Beach, CA; daughter, Sally (Dennis) Bittner, Franklin, TN;...

Mrs. Annie Howell
May 6, 2011
HOWELL, Mrs. Annie Bell, age 86 of Franklin, TN, May 6, 2011 at St. Thomas Hospital. Mrs. Howell was born in Williamson County and was a homemaker. Member of Leipers Fork Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, Alvin Howell. Survived by: sons, Rick (Dawn) Howell & Tim (Cheryl) Howell; sister, Laura Logan; grandchildren, John & Josh Howell, Laura...
Mrs. Mary Frederick
May 4, 2011
FREDERICK, Mrs. Mary Frances, age 89 of Brentwood, TN, May 4, 2011. Preceded in death by parents, Lovic and Leila James, and husband, M Sgt (Ret) Charles K. Frederick. Survived by twin daughters, Susan (Ernest) Flanagan and Elizabeth (Rick) Carter and grandsons Charles, Richard, William and Sam. Mary was a member of Haymount United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, NC for...

Ms. Billie Firestone
May 4, 2011
FIRESTONE, Ms. Billie A., age 58 of Franklin, TN, May 4, 2011. Former owner of Hot Rod's Bar & Grill in Spring Hill and was a TN Squire. Survived by Life Partner, Patricia "Little Bit" Durham of Franklin, TN; brother, Paul (Ann "Hutch") McAlister of Arizona; beloved pet, Bailey and other loving Durham family members; best friends, Frankie, Jean, Terri...
Mrs. Leara Matlock
May 4, 2011
Mrs. Leara Beatrice Fly Matlock, age 86, of Santa Fe, TN, passed away May 4, 2011 at Maury Regional Hospital. Mrs. Matlock was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Matlock and a grandson, Nelson King. Survived by her sons, Walter (Joy) Matlock of Spring Hill, TN & Doug (Virginia) Matlock of Chapel Hill, TN; daughters, Beatrice (Jim)...
Mrs. Deanna Gillham
May 3, 2011
Mrs. Deanna Rhodes Gillham, age 51, of Spring Hill, TN, May 3, 2011. Deanna was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and a homemaker. Preceded in death by her brother, Alan Rhodes. Survived by her husband, Clayton Gillham, Jr. of Spring Hill, TN; parents, Paul & Donna Rhodes of Louisville, KY; sons, Scott Gillham of Lake Mary, FL & Ryne...

Mr. Charles Maffett
May 2, 2011
MAFFETT, Mr. Charles James Christopher, age 95 of Franklin, TN, May 2, 2011. Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine Maust Maffett & daughter, Sandra Maffett Thompson. Survived by son, Wayne Alden (Catherine) Maffett; daughter, Gayle (Tex) Cromwell; grandchildren, Julie (Mike) Ryan, Christopher Thompson, Courtney (Mike) Lewandowski, Carey (Brandon) Carter, Caitlyn & Christine Cromwell; great grandson, Brody James Carter. Funeral Services...

Mr. Robert Calandriello
May 1, 2011
CALANDRIELLO, Mr. Robert James, age 50 of Franklin, TN, May 1, 2011. Graduate of Rutgers University. Preceded in death by father, Joseph Paul Calandriello. Survived by wife, Ann Calandriello; son, Robert James Calandriello; daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Calandriello all of Franklin, TN; mother, Margaret Sullivan of Red Bank, NJ; sisters, Elizabeth Layton of Atlantic Highlands, NJ & Arlene (David) Wallace of...

Mrs. Orpha Anders
Apr 30, 2011
ANDERS, Mrs. Orpha Baxter, age 87 of College Grove, TN, passed away April 30, 2011. She taught school for 44 years and was a member of Peytonsville Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, James Scott and Celia Elizabeth Williams Baxter and husband, Warren Anders. Survived by son, Scott (Diane) Anders; daughter, Charlotte Baird; brothers, Ira (Ima) Baxter, Ermon...

Elbert Thompson
Apr 28, 2011
Elbert "Jim" Thompson, age 88, Spring Hill, TN, passed away April 28, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Marks, MS on November 1, 1922. Jim grew up and went to school in Indianola, MS before joining the Armed Forces. He served during WWII in England in the Engineers. Her retired from Farmers Tractor and...
Mr. Darrel Drolsum
Apr 27, 2011
DROLSUM, Mr. Darrel DeWayne, age 88 of Brentwood, TN, April 27, 2011. WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army; member of Boy Scouts of America for 70 years; Eagle Board of Review Chairman Williamson Co. Preceded in death by parents, Milo J. & Ouida Davidson Drolsum and wife, Helen Marguerite Drolsum. Survived by son, Larry DeWayne (Dianna) Drolsum; daughters, Linda Diane...
Mack Anderton
Apr 27, 2011
ANDERTON, Mack, Age 69, who owned Brownland Farm with his wife, Margaret (Sissie) Anderton, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Mack was a well-respected horseman in middle Tennessee as well as across the country. His career as a horseman spans a long career as a rodeo exhibitor, polo player, and farrier. His legacy, Brownland Farm, today hosts 11 nationally ranked horse...

Ms. Glenna Klingler
Apr 26, 2011
KLINGLER, Ms. Glenna Lee Brown, age 75 of Franklin, TN, April 26, 2011. Retired teacher with Williamson Co. Schools; member of West Main Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn & Marion Lee Kinnie Brown. Survived by son, Jeff (Debbie) Klingler of Lebanon, TN; brother, Dr. Jerry (Angie) Brown of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Jesse (Jessica) Klingler & Cara...
Travis Hulen
Apr 25, 2011
HULEN, Travis Steven, 31 of Franklin, TN. Travis was a local homebuilder with his family's business and an avid outdoor adventurer. He was an Eagle Scout; a member of the Sierra Club, NRA, Ducks Unlimited and the Middle TN Home Builders Assoc. A 1998 graduate of Brentwood High, he earned his B.A. in Planning and Urban Development at UT Knoxville...

Mrs. Lesia Deason
Apr 25, 2011
DEASON, Mrs. Lesia Ann Edwards, age 89 of Franklin, TN, April 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Samuel Deason & brother, Vester Edwards. Survived by daughters, Marilyn Smithson of Spring Hill, TN & Ann (Doyl) Beard of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jimmy (Lori) Beard, Jennifer (Tony) Davis, Sammy (Sarah) Smtihson & Troy (Cindy) Smithson; nine great grandchildren; sister, Mary Ladd...

Mrs. Diane Schwartz
Apr 24, 2011
SCHWARTZ, Mrs. Diane Lynn Needham, age 66 of Franklin, TN, April 24, 2011. Member of Franklin Christian Church. Preceded in death by husband, William Schwartz. Survived by: daughter, Dawne (Steve) Johnson, Franklin, TN; son, Kelly (Barbie) Schwartz, Kingston Springs, TN; grandchildren, Madeleine, Chloe, Emily & William Johnson and Amanda Parrish. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, April 28,...
Ms. Sharon Grandy
Apr 24, 2011
GRANDY, Ms. Sharon Kay, age 65 of Franklin, TN, April 24, 2011. Born in Owosso, Michigan and later moved to Franklin with General Motors Division. Member of Franklin Community of Faith. Survived by: son, Nick (Ellie) Grandy of Spring Hill, TN; daughter, Traci (Eric) Scott of Franklin, TN; mother, Dorothy Grandy of Franklin, TN; brother, Gary (Betty) Grandy of Spring...
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