Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Henrietta Vaughn
Sep 28, 2022
Henrietta Buckner Vaughn, loving wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022. Henrietta was born in Nashville, daughter of the late Henry Bruce Buckner III and Mildred Hyde Buckner; preceded in death by husband George William Vaughn, brother Henry Bruce Buckner IV, son George Michael Vaughn, and grandson Chadwick Dean Davis. She will be...
Jerry Jones
Sep 27, 2022
Jerry McArthur Jones age 79 of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Jerry was a member of Old Hope Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. He loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Jerry owned and opperated of Jones Lawn Care.
Jerry...
Bruce Stables
Sep 27, 2022
Bruce Murray Stables, 81, passed away on September 27, 2022 while courageously battling mesothelioma. He was born June, 27, 1941 in Aberdeen, Scotland to James & Ruth Stables.
Bruce has come home.
Perhaps, his heavenly life is much the same as his earthly life. The same goofy jokes (he was voted most comical in high...
Mary Coleman
Sep 26, 2022
Mary F. Coleman, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away September 26,2022. She was born in Loudoun Co., VA to the late Bernard and Dorothy Deck on April 19,1937. She retired from the Federal Government and UPS. She is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Mary was preceeded in death by her husband John E. Coleman, Sr. and...
David Edward "Dave" Shepard
Sep 26, 2022
David Edward "Dave" Shepard, 63, died Monday, September 26 after an extended illness.
He leaves behind Cheryl Hawkins Shepard, his wife of 20 years; their children, Kaulen Siebold-Shepard, Kyle Shepard, Corbin Shepard and Lindsey Yarbrough, and 4 beautiful grandchildren. He also leaves a sister, Ann Shepard, as well as countless friends from many years of travelling all...
Alfred Toennies
Sep 25, 2022
Alfred William Toennies, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 in Franklin, TN.
Al was born on January 20th, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Adlai and Helfred Toennies. After spending his early years in Chicago, his family moved to Rifle, Colorado. Following his father’s passing, Al and his mother moved back...
Doris Alexander
Sep 25, 2022
Doris June Marston Alexander, 91, born September 7, 1931 to Clyde and Ellen Irene Marston of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior September 25, 2022. Doris was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister. Preceded in death by her parents Clyde Marston and Ellen Irene Marston, Doris is survived by her children...
John "Tony" Wesley
Sep 24, 2022
Wesley, Mr. John Anthony (Tony)
Beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away in his sleep on Saturday, September 24 in Franklin. Tony was born on May 2, 1975, in Tompkinsville, KY. He grew up and spent his life in Brentwood and Franklin. He graduated from Franklin High School, Martin Methodist College, and Williamson College. After working for...
Herchel Winstead
Sep 24, 2022
Herchel Wayne Winstead, age 84 of College Grove, TN passed away September 24, 2022. He was born in Washburn, TN to the late Shields & Mary Winstead. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Herchel was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He worked at the Department of Safety for the State of Tennessee....
Bobbie Headley
Sep 24, 2022
Mrs. Bobbie S. Baker Headley, age 85, of Spring Hill, TN and formerly of Jemison, AL, went to be with the lord peacefully at her residence on September 24, 2022.
She was born in Alabaster, AL to the late Charlie and Willie Baker. She was a Homemaker and loved and enjoyed her family very much. She will be greatly missed....
Charlotte Haffner
Sep 23, 2022
Charlotte L. Haffner, born November 26, 1951 in Dan German Hospital, Franklin, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at home in Owl Hollow, Franklin, Tennessee, after an extended illness. She attended 4th Avenue Church of Christ, was a graduate of the class of 1969 of Franklin High School and attended David Lipscomb University. Charlotte’s life long love of...
Shirley Smithson
Sep 23, 2022
Shirley Ann Tomlin Smithson, 81, of Chapel Hill, TN and formerly of Williamson County, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Shirley was born in Williamson County to the late Maude and Louise Smithson Tomlin. Shirley was a Caretaker most of her life and loved the outdoors. She liked canning, yard sales, gardening, flowers, and her snuff. Shirley was of...
Buford Stewart
Sep 20, 2022
Buford Donald Stewart, age 86, of Arrington, TN passed away September 20, 2022 at his residence.
Buford was born in Smith County, TN to the late Hershel and Ocia Watts Stewart. Buford retired from Kroger warehouse after many years. In his spare time, Buford loved to hunt and fish. He loved his family dearly and will be...
William "W.L." Holt
Sep 18, 2022
William Louis “W. L.” Holt, age 58, of Franklin, TN passed away September 18, 2022 in Nashville, TN after an extended illness. W. L. was born in Columbus, GA to the late Johnnie Albert Holt, Sr. and Mary Alice Sullivan Holt. He was a self employed Horse Trainer and he really enjoyed training. He had a passion for Fishing...
Juanita Anderson
Sep 18, 2022
Juanita June Edwards Anderson, age 90 of Franklin, TN passed away September 18, 2022. She was born in Jackson, TN to the late Kay T. & Pauline Edwards. Juanita was a member of Concord Road Church of Christ. She was the budget officer and receptionist for former Governor, Frank Clement. She was also the former secretary to the CEO...

Jeanne Chambers
Sep 18, 2022
Jeanne Thelma Chambers, age 91 of Waverly, TN went home to be with the lord on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
Jeanne was born in Franklin, TN on November 27, 1930, daughter of the late Hugh & Myrtle Sawyer.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Mt. Hope...
Barry Tomlin
Sep 17, 2022
Barry Dean Tomlin, age 64, of the Harpeth Community passed away Saturday September 17, 2022 Barry was born in Williamson County and was a long- time resident. He loved Farming and through the years he and his family had many Tobacco Crops and he also loved his cattle, gardening, and being outside. He loved his family and he will...
Ethel Smith
Sep 17, 2022
Ethel Hunt Smith, age 91 of College Grove, TN passed away September 17, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Norris Smith and son, Rick Farmer. Survived by: son, Charles (Judy) Farmer; daughter, Shasta (Mark) Fisher; grandchildren, Shane King, Crystal (Josh) Yates, Richard “Bubba” (Kara) Farmer, Ricky (Annie) Farmer, Shanea (Cheyenne Crafton) Farmer, Amber (Jason) Baggett and eight great-grandchildren. A...
Fannie Tomlin Avritt
Sep 17, 2022
Fannie Jean Tomlin Avritt, age 85 of Franklin, TN passed away September 17, 2022. She was born on October 5, 1936, to George and Johnnie Lou McGee.
Fannie is proceeded in death by her husband James Avritt, son Ronald Tomlin, Sisters Georgia Robbins and Barbara Moore.
She is survived by sons Donald Eugene Tomlin, David...
Joyce Lee
Sep 17, 2022
Joyce Garner Lee, age 89 of Brentwood, TN passed away September 17, 2022. She was a career educator with various schools in the southeast. In addition to teaching, she coached basketball, softball and soccer. Joyce was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother that the children called “Tonn-Tonn”. She loved to travel with her friends. She was loved by many...
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