Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Riley "Hank" Hansford Belcher, Jr.
Mar 3, 2023
Riley “Hank” Hansford Belcher, Jr., age 76 of Franklin, TN passed away March 3, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN. He was the son of the late Mildred and Riley Belcher, Sr, and grandson of the late, Catherine and Clarence Moore. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Belcher; son, Jason (Rebecca) Belcher; grandchildren, Malone and Hayes Belcher;...
Jimmy Lee Cornelison
Mar 3, 2023
Jimmy Lee Cornelison, age 67 of Thompson’s Station went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy was born in Corinth, MS on April 21, 1955, son of the late Rufus & Mary Cornelison.
He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda “Jane” Sullivan Cornelison, sons, Rodney (Angie)...
Michael Richard Madzo
Mar 2, 2023
Michael Richard Madzo, age 72, born in St. Paul, MN, passed away March 2, 2023. He was born to the late Richard and Lorraine Madzo.
Michael devoted a lifetime to sharing his unique vision of the world through his art. His fierce admiration for the human experience ensured an earthly lifetime full of creativity, relationships, travel, and love....
Laura Rose
Mar 1, 2023
Laura Rose, age 59, of Franklin, TN passed away on March 1, 2023. She was born in Memphis, TN to her parents Woody R. Rose and Bonnie S. Cleve. She attended Harpeth Academy in her childhood and graduated from Hall High School in Little Rock, AR. She enjoyed her early retirement and spending time with family and friends. She ministered...
William Tracy Turner
Feb 28, 2023
William Tracy "Bill" Turner passed away on February 28, 2023, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Shirley Turner for 61 years until her passing.
Born in Yoakham, TX, he was the son of Bessie Margaret (Wallace) and John Cox Turner, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his sister Joyce Gilbert and brother John...
George William Long
Feb 28, 2023
George William “Bill” Long, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by close family. As a member of the Greatest Generation, Bill enlisted in the Navy and proudly served in the Pearl Harbor codebreaking unit, which received a Presidential Commendation for their work. After returning from WWII, he began his career...
Helen Austin
Feb 27, 2023
On Monday, February 27th, 2023, Helen Louise Austin, née Dotson, beloved mother and matriarch, left this world to be with her husband, Colonel Hugh Samuel Austin, at the age of 90. She is survived by her three children Hugh Samuel (Patricia) Austin Jr., Edward Tillman (Marianne) Austin, and Katie Louise (Scott) Faulkner, née Austin; her grandchildren Sarah Ann (Andrew) Loving,...
Nancy Karen Serafino
Feb 27, 2023
Nancy K. Serafino, age 71, of Nolensville, TN, passed away on February 27, 2023. A woman with great courage, she battled several painful illnesses without ever questioning the Lord’s purpose. Nancy was born in Boston, MA and moved to Middle Tennessee from Delran, New Jersey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Evonne (née Carter) MacBrien
A...
Walter Michael Duricy
Feb 26, 2023
Walter Michael Duricy, age 92, of Franklin, Tennessee,passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born in Warren, Ohio. He served in Korea in the Army as an MP where he won many sports and fitness awards. He went to Bowling Green University for his BS degree where he ran cross county and he received his Masters Degree from Ohio University. He taught math and science...
Jill Louise Melanson
Feb 26, 2023
Jill Louise (Moorman) Melanson, 49, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, in the presence of her husband of 23 years, Len. Jill grew up in Lafayette, IN graduating from McCutcheon High School and Purdue University. She worked for Cigna HealthCare in Tampa, Florida retiring after 21 years. Jill, Len, and their daughter Kelli then moved...
Mary Ann Dodson
Feb 26, 2023
Mary Ann Mobley Burgess Dodson, age 72, passed away on February 26, 2023. Mary Ann was born in Opelika, AL on February 28, 1950. She grew up in Columbus, GA. Mary Ann graduated from Jordan Vocational High School in 1968 where she was voted prettiest in her senior class.
In 1968, Mary Ann married Don Burgess and they...
Phyllis Blevins
Feb 25, 2023
Phyllis O’Kelley Blevins, age 81 of Brentwood, TN passed away February 25, 2023. She was born in Ripley, MS to Kenneth C. O’Kelley and Sashie Nunnally O’Kelley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Donald Blevins. She is survived by her daughter, Kelley Blevins (John) Baker; son, Kenneth Donald (Pam) Blevins; grandchildren,...
James Edward Skinner, Sr.
Feb 25, 2023
James Edward Skinner, Sr. age 86 of Columbia, TN, formerly of Franklin, TN passed away February 25, 2023. He was born in the Duplex Community to the late Oscar & Addie Skinner. James retired after 45 plus years with Bruce Hardwood Flooring. Not long after his retirement he was asked to come back to the company to teach the other...
Chester Nazareth Leone
Feb 24, 2023
Chester Nazareth Leone, age 93, of Brentwood, TN passed from this life andreceived the promised crown of glory from his savior on February 24, 2023. Hewas born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Cesare & Angelino (Scopolito) LeoneJanuary 23, 1930. He moved to Kittanning, PA and attended Kittanning HighSchool. After graduation he joined the U.S. Marines, serving in Korea during...
W. Patrick Williams, MD
Feb 24, 2023
W. Patrick Williams, MD – “Pat” & “Papa” (11/04/1942-2/24/2023)
Pat’s life is hard to sum up in a few words, as he lived by the motto “If you don’t do anything, nothing will happen.” Born in Knoxville, TN to Elizabeth and Jack Williams, Pat developed an early love of nature and hunting with full freedom to explore the...
Charles Foster Girtman, Jr.
Feb 23, 2023
Charles Foster Girtman, Jr., age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by his family that adored and loved him. He was the epitome of what it meant to love unconditionally.
Charles was born in Decatur, GA on September 24, 1950, son of the late Charles & Carolyn (Fite) Girtman, Sr.
He...
Jeanette Elder Crosswhite
Feb 21, 2023
Jeanette Elder Crosswhite, age 81, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Jeanette was born in Halifax County, Virginia to Miles and Elise Elder. She graduated from Halifax County High School and from Longwood University. After graduation from Longwood, Jeanette combined her love of music and her love of teaching into many happy years of teaching...
Richard Moore Ashworth
Feb 20, 2023
Richard Moore Ashworth, age 83 of Lyles, TN passed away February 20, 2023. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Wilson & Louise Ashworth. Richard loved everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. He loved watching old movies, and sharing his knowledge about them with anyone that would listen. He was a 1957 graduate of...
Robert "Bobby" Waller McArthur
Feb 20, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Waller McArthur, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away February 20, 2023. He was born in Franklin, TN to the late Herman & Ruth McArthur. Bobby was a member of Jones Chapel Church of the Nazarene. He retired from the United States Postal Service. Bobby is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo McArthur. He is...
Thomas C. Wood, Jr.
Feb 16, 2023
THOMAS C. WOOD, JR., passed away on February 16th, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his son, Patrick Tucker Wood. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alice M. Wood; beloved children, Casey Anne Wood and wife Debra Kendall, Todd Benjamin Wood, Amanda Kendall Wood; cherished granddaughter, Lydia Katherine Wood and chosen family member, Tonya...
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