Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Helen Richards Headen
Oct 7, 2024
Helen Richards Headen, age 93 of Franklin, TN passed away October 7, 2024. She was born in Jackson, MS to the late Henry Arthur Richards and Ethel Sizer Richards. Helen was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, MS, South Main Baptist Church in Houston, TX, Central Baptist Church in Livingston, TX and Forest Hills Baptist Church in...
Joan Hansford Cole
Oct 7, 2024
Our beloved mother and grandmother Joan Hansford Cole, age 89, of Franklin TN, died October 7, 2024, just six-days away from her 90th birthday, after a brief illness.
Joan was born on October 13,1934 to parents Oliver Wendell and Rose Hansford in Fairmont, West Virginia
Joan was a world class mother and homemaker. She raised three children in a happy and loving...
Donna Louise Randazzo Bradsher
Oct 6, 2024
Donna (Randazzo) Bradsher, age 73, of Thompson's Station, TN, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born March 9, 1951 in Columbia, SC; she was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Greene) Randazzo. She is survived by her husband, Gary Bradsher; her daughter, Melissa Bradsher; her sister Stephanie Schall, and husband, Harold; and her brother Joseph Randazzo,...
Dana Susan Gibson
Oct 6, 2024
Dana Susan Blackwood Gibson, age 63 of Franklin, TN passed away October 6, 2024. She was born in Leeds, AL to the Billy Bob and Janelle Hayes Blackwood. Dana was raised in Corbin, KY and graduated from Corbin High School. She was a member of the United States Air Force. She is preceded in death by her father. She is...
Mary Douglass "Sue" Graham
Oct 5, 2024
Mary Douglass (Sue) Graham, of Franklin, Tennessee, died on October 5, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born in Utica, NY on January 20, 1931, to Karl J. Biederman, a naval officer, and his wife, Mary Douglass Biederman (née Walker). She graduated from The College of William and Mary and followed her parents to Oslo, Norway, where she...
Gary Ray
Oct 4, 2024
Gary Ray passed away on October 4, 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with love, joy, and quiet strength. Born on July 8, 1953, Gary was a kind and loving man who touched the lives of those around him in gentle and lasting ways.
He and his beloved wife, Edwina, shared a unique love story. Gary was drawn to...
Darrel Edward Reifschneider
Oct 4, 2024
Darrel Reifschneider, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of love and service in the community he cherished. Born on August 6, 1933, in Kelim, Colorado, he dedicated his life to family, faith, and the pursuit of excellence in his career.
As the former CEO of Manchester Tank and former owner of Harpeth True Value,...
Sally Louise Hanewinckel Bittner
Oct 3, 2024
Sally Louise Hanewinckel Bittner, age 75 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Sally was born in California and moved to Franklin, TN twenty four years ago to be with family. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church where she and her husband were part of the Marriage Ministry, Built To Last. She was a former employee with...
Archie Lee Buttrey, Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Archie Lee Buttrey, Jr., age 83, passed away Thursday, October 3rd ,2024, at his residence in Thompson Station, Tn. He was born in Davidson County, Tennessee and a native of Williamson County. He was the son of the late Archie Lee Buttrey, Sr., and the late Nell Francis Parker Buttrey. Archie was a veteran serving in the US Army during...
Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis
Oct 3, 2024
Lena Josephine Balesteri Davis, age 86 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Lena was born in Monterey, CA and graduated from Monterey High School. She worked in accounting and as an executive administrative assistant to presidents of Chicago Printed String (CPS) formerly of Franklin, TN. The last president she served with was Richard “Dick” Gygi. Lena retired from...
Betty Jean Grubb Cox
Oct 3, 2024
Betty Jean Grubb Cox, age 86 of Lebanon, TN passed away October 3, 2024. She was born in Marion, VA to the late Stuart & Ruth Grubb. Betty was a member of Worship Center Church of God in Lebanon. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan G. Cox; brother, Ronald S. Grubb. Betty is survived by her son,...
Thomas E. "Tomcat" Bennett
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas E. “Tomcat” Bennett, age 87 of Franklin, TN passed away October 3, 2024. Tomcat was a native of Williamson County, TN. He was a mechanic in the automotive industry. Formerly worked with P.B. Crowell Trucking and retired from Williamson County Ready Mix. He was a well known racecar driver during the beginning years of Nashville Fairgrounds. Tomcat was a...
John "Jack" Richard Lamont II
Oct 2, 2024
John Richard (Jack) Lamont II, age 63 of Brentwood, TN passed away October 2, 2024. From early childhood to his final days, Jack lived life to the fullest and on his own terms.
His cross-country solo motorcycle trip to visit friends and family throughout the United States epitomized Jack's two strongest qualities: his search for adventure and his devotion to the...
Harold Max James
Oct 2, 2024
Harold Max James, age 95, died October 2, 2024 at Harmony of Brentwood. Max was born February 17, 1929 in Robertson County, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joy Rochelle James, daughter Lynn (Joseph) Binkley, and grandson Matt (Emily) Binkley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Henry and Evelyn Pearl James and sisters...
John Wesley Stephens
Oct 1, 2024
John Wesley Stephens, age 65 of the Peytonsville Community passed away October 1, 2024. He was born in Hendersonville, TN to the late Buford & Evelyn Stephens. John worked at Poteete’s Heating and Cooling for 36 years. He enjoyed working on race cars and motorcycles. John liked attending races at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being...
Sewell Martin, Sr.
Oct 1, 2024
Sewell Martin, Sr., age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at his residence in Fairview. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, was the son of the late John Homer Martin and the late Mattie Gordon Martin. He spent his career as a factory worker and a farmer. He loved farming, hunting, going dancing, and especially loved spending time...
Joyce Ann Walraven
Sep 30, 2024
Joyce Ann Walraven, age 81, of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, with her two sons, Ron and Jeff, and their wives, Velma and Dayna, by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ronal Lew Walraven.
Joyce was born to Charles and Marion Hagon in Fenton, Michigan on March 18,...
Emily Bea Knapp Grigsby
Sep 30, 2024
Emily Bea Knapp Grigsby, age 63, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 30, 2024. A native of Chillicothe, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Eugene Knapp and the late Ruth Eileen Terflinger Knapp. She spent her career as the best mother and homemaker, and later as a teacher’s assistant. She was a joy to...
Mary Petty Culp
Sep 28, 2024
Mary Petty Culp, age 98 of Franklin, TN passed away September 28, 2024. She was born August 30, 1926 to the late John & Amy Patton and raised in Carters Creek in Maury County, TN. She worked as Manager at South Central Bell. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Kenneth Earl Culp, who passed...
Richard David Buckner
Sep 26, 2024
Richard David Buckner, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Rich was born in St. Louis, MO in 1947 to David and Dorothy Buckner. He attended Normandy High School in St. Louis and earned his bachelor’s degree in construction management from Bradley University in Peoria, IL, during which time he met and fell in love with his...
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