Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Nancy Marie Rivers
Jun 7, 2023
NANCY MARIE RIVERS, age 72, passed away on June 7, 2023, surrounded by her family at home.
She was born in Johnstown, PA on December 29,1950 to the late Joseph and Mary Smith. Nancy grew up in Johnstown, PA. She graduated from Long Island High School in New York in 1969 and had some college. Nancy was a realtor...
William Jennings Ray, Jr. "Jimmy"
Jun 6, 2023
William Jennings Ray, Jr. “Jimmy”
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
On the dawn of June 6, 2023, Jimmy passed away peacefully. Jimmy was born January 19, 1933. He was 90 years old. He is preceded in death by...
Walter Wilson Vaden, Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Walter Wilson Vaden, Jr. age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away June 5, 2023. Wilson was a retired Director of the Franklin Street Dept. with 13 years of service. He was also an Estimator for Tennessee Valley Paving Co. for 26 years. A member of Heritage Church of Christ and longtime member of Peytonsville Church of Christ. Preceded in death...
Leah May Lewis
Jun 5, 2023
Leah May Lewis, age 77 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5th, 2023.
Leah was born in Pittsfield, MA on June 8th, 1945, daughter to the late George & Leah Travers. Leah went to school in Pittsfield, MA. She married David Russell Lewis on July 27th, 1974 in Manassas, VA. She was involved...
William Roy Cress
Jun 4, 2023
William "Bill" R. Cress of Franklin, Tennessee., died June 4, 2023, two days short of his 83rd birthday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was treated at The Reserve in Spring Hill, TN. Born in Granite City, IL, and started his career at Granite City Steel following in his father's footsteps. However, life had other plans for him. He...
Dr. Alva Jefferson "Jeff" Bethurum, MD
Jun 4, 2023
Obituary for Dr. Alva Jefferson “Jeff” Bethurum, MD
August 30, 1943 – June 4, 2023
Devoted husband, father, physician, pilot, mayor, community servant, and Christian, Dr. Alva Jefferson Bethurum, MD, age 79, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed peacefully to the Kingdom of Heaven on June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Franklin, Tennessee.
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Audrey Ryan Patton
Jun 3, 2023
Audrey Ryan Patton, age 91 of Nashville, TN passed away June 3, 2023. She was born in Nashville, TN to the late Mattie Sisco & Sam Howard Ryan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Douglas Patton. Audrey graduated from George Peabody College and taught in secondary education in the Muscogee and Fulton counties in Georgia. She...
Anna M Malatak
Jun 3, 2023
Anna M. Malatak, age 92 of Franklin, TN passed away June 3, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Clarence and Sybil Wright. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Malatak and son, Mark A. Malatak; brother, Norman James Wright. She is survived by her son John M. Malatak (Jane),...
Beaux Russell Edward Hill
Jun 3, 2023
Our beautiful boy, Beaux Russell Edward Hill, age 22 passed peacefully on the full moon summer night of June 3, 2023. It is not enough to (simply) say that we are heartbroken; we are absolutely devastated beyond words. Beaux’s journey has been incredibly complicated since a Hypoxic brain injury at 22- months old. He was misunderstood by many and...
Margaret Connor Bowe
Jun 3, 2023
Margaret “Connie” Connor Bowe, AGE 69 of Franklin, TN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Connie was born in Nashville, TN on March 29, 1954, daughter of the late James Mclin & Marjorie Wood. She went to school at Christ the King and St. Bernard Academy in Nashville, TN. She graduated...
Michael Allen Jones
Jun 3, 2023
MICHAEL ALLEN JONES, age 59, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Mary Francis Jones; brother, James Larry Jones; sister, Sara Francis Richardson. He is survived by his girlfriend, Ann Shaw; beloved brothers, Randy Jones and wife Jean, Hugh Jones and wife Brenda; numerous nieces and nephew. Funeral Services...
Sherry Lynn Blanchard
Jun 2, 2023
Sherry Lynn Blanchard, affectionately known as "Gima," passed away on June 2, leaving behind a legacy of love and a profound impact on those she encountered. Born in Springfield, TN, she made her home in Paris, TN, where she cultivated a life of purpose and warmth. Sherry's journey began at Donelson High School, where she graduated in 1966. During her...
Katherine "Katie" Mays Kromjong
Jun 1, 2023
Katherine “Katie” Mays Kromjong, age 41 of the Cane Ridge Community passed away June 1, 2023. Katie was born and raised in Charlotte, N.C. She graduated from Virginia Episcopal School, attended Coastal Carolina and graduated with a RN degree from Horry Georgetown Tech. RN specialist in pediatrics at Vanderbilt and many other Hospitals in Middle Tennessee for the past...
Leta McKee Robinson
Jun 1, 2023
Leta McKee Robinson, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully around 9:00 AM Thursday, June 1, 2023. She grew up on a farm in the Boston Community and was raised by her parents, the late Luther and Virginia Andrews McKee. Shortly after graduating from high school and working for two years, Leta married her husband, Marion. Leta and Marion...
Marshall Scott Martin
May 29, 2023
Marshall Scott Martin, 58, of Brentwood, Tennessee, passed away on May 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Marshall was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Marvin and Sarah Martin on January 04, 1965. He went to school at University of Tennessee Chattanooga, graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He also held a certification from The Wharton...
Ivey Dee Chaffin Wolpert
May 29, 2023
Ivey Chaffin Wolpert, 89, died May 29, 2023 with her daughters by her side in Murfreesboro, TN.
Ivey was born in Jesup, GA on March 31, 1934 to Jack and Lee Ollie Nichols Chaffin. Ivey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music from Montreat College and her Master’s in Education from Duke University. She taught elementary school in Jesup, Charleston, SC,...
Leigh Ann Putnam Williams
May 27, 2023
Leigh Ann Putnam Williams, age 40 of Brentwood, TN passed away May 27, 2023. She was born January 13, 1983, in Dalton, GA to her parents Gregory Putnam and Sherri Carter. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Arland and Barbara Carter and paternal grandparents, Winfred and Dorothy Putnam. In addition to her parents she is survived...
Donald Ray Hightower
May 27, 2023
Donald Ray Hightower, age 70 of Franklin, TN passed away May 27, 2023. He was born March 13, 1953 in Clewiston, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and sister, JoeAnne Lott. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hightower; children, Kevin and Carissa; grandchildren, Alexis, Jonah and Maggie; brother-in-law, Melvin Broadwater; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Donald had...
Judy Caldwell Pewitt
May 27, 2023
Judy Caldwell Pewitt, age 78 of Primm Springs, TN passed away May 27, 2023. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late William “Willie” Caldwell and Amanda Verla Caldwell. Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Pewitt, Jr.; sisters, Cat DeLozier and Linda Simmons. She is survived by her daughter, Mandy (Nick) King; grandson, Nicholas (Caitlin)...
Lois Evelyn Brown
May 27, 2023
Lois Evelyn Harris Lynn Brown, age 96 of Nashville, TN passed away May 27, 2023. She was born in Franklin, TN to the late Joseph & Bertha Harris. Lois is preceded in death by her husbands, Clifton W. Lynn & Joe L. Brown and her six siblings. She is survived by her children, Brenda (Larry) Smith of Nashville, TN...
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