Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
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Clarence "Bubba" Scales, Jr.
Oct 15, 2024
Clarence “Bubba” Scales, Jr., age 72 of Spring Hill, TN passed away October 15, 2024. He was born in Williamson County and was a mechanic for many years with heavy equipment. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence Sr. And Zelma Henson Scales. Survived by: son, William C. “Willie” Poteete; grandson, William Tanner Poteete; brother, Donald Lee (Joann) Scales; sister, Wanda...
Billie Joe Shaneyfelt
Oct 14, 2024
Billie Joe Shaneyfelt, age 90 of Thompson Station, TN passed away October 14, 2024. He was born in Decatur, AL to the late Hershel & Rosa Moore Shaneyfelt. Billie Joe was a 1954 graduate of Austinville High School in Decatur, AL. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Billie Joe was a former employee of John Deere, and...
Charles "Butch" Alvin Balch, Jr.
Oct 14, 2024
Charles “Butch” Alvin Balch, Jr. age 77 of Primm Springs, TN passed away October 14, 2024 in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late Charles Alvin Balch, Sr. and Dorothy Corrine Read Balch. He served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and was part of Seawolves in Vietnam and a member of the Seawolf Association....
Marvene Carson Huff Swayze
Oct 14, 2024
Marvene Carson Huff Swayze, age 84 of Spring Hill, TN went to be with her Lord and Saviour on October 14, 2024. Marvene was a member of Thompson Station Church and a member of the TSC Joy Class. She was a dedicated wife of 53 years to the love of her life, “Bobby” and loving Mother and Granny. Preceded in...
Zelma Lucille Travis
Oct 13, 2024
Zelma Lucille Ivey Travis, age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, at her residence in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James William Ivey, Sr., and the late Robbie Alma Bennett. She retired from the Whirlpool Corporation. She was of the Baptist faith and read her Bible each morning....
Pamela "Pam" Jean Ohrt
Oct 12, 2024
Pamela “Pam” Lenth Ohrt, age 80 of Franklin, TN, formerly of Traer, IA, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2024.
Pam was born on Aug. 2,1944 and adopted by the late Don and Joyce Lenth. She was raised in Traer and graduated from Traer-Clutier High School in 1962. She married Jim Ohrt in 1962 and had three children, Janice, Julie and...
Joseph F. Hauger
Oct 12, 2024
Joseph F. Hauger, 89, Sioux Falls, SD, died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
A burial will be held at 10AM Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Williamson Memorial Gardens, 3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064. In Memorial of Joseph, any contributions received will be given to the Dougherty Hospice House. Please send any memorial contributions...
Frank Hamilton Skold, Jr.
Oct 11, 2024
Frank Hamilton Skold, Jr., 84, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on October 11, 2024.Born on May 30, 1940, in Harvey, IL. He was a devoted husband to Joann and a loving father to Heidi, Kevin & Heather.
Frank grew up in Clarendon Hills, IL and attended the University of Illinois, studying Electrical Engineering before enlisting in the United States Army in...
Sydney Elizabeth Sorrell
Oct 10, 2024
Sydney Elizabeth Sorrell was born February 17, 1996 suddenly passed away on October 10, 2024. Sydney was a ray of light to all who knew her. Her infectious smile lit up a room with her presence, we were blessed to have her for 28 years on this Earth. She is survived by her 10-month-old daughter Rayah Sorrell, father, Tony Sorrell...
Marianne Ruffin Herbert Clarke
Oct 10, 2024
Marianne Ruffin Herbert Clarke, the beloved wife of Sam Clarke, mother of Natalie Whitten and Dr. Christopher Dodd, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2024. Marianne, age 76, was a faithful believer in Jesus and served alongside Sam in ministry since 1997. She had the honor of being baptized in the River Jordan in Israel...
Scott Lee Faulkner
Oct 9, 2024
June 1, 1943 - October 9, 2024
Franklin, TN
Scott Lee Faulkner, MD – devoted husband, father, and grandfather; dedicated parishioner of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Franklin, TN; avid supporter of Vanderbilt sports; perpetual student of life, family, and the human condition; and faithfully ardent dog parent – passed peacefully on to the next stage of his continuing education...
Deborah George Creason
Oct 9, 2024
Deborah George Creason, age 64 of Franklin, TN passed away October 9, 2024. She was born in Nashville, TN to Shirley and Nancy George. Deborah attended UT Martin, where she met her loving husband of 43 years. She worked at Brentwood Baptist Church until she retired to be “Gramma” and take care of her grandchildren. She is preceded in death...
Savonta Raymon Johnson-Chipa
Oct 8, 2024
Savontà Raymon Johnson-Chipa, age 30 of Nashville, TN passed away October 8, 2024. He was a 2012 graduate of Centennial High School. In 2018 he received his Bachelor’s degree from MTSU where he also minored in Math. He also received his certification in Cyber Security. Savontà was an avid soccer fan, and enjoyed watching the Nashville Soccer Club. He was...
James "Bubba" Edward Tywater, Jr.
Oct 7, 2024
James “Bubba” Edward Tywater, Jr. age 63 of Bon Aqua, TN passed away October 7, 2024. He was a lifelong Williamson County native. Bubba was a custom home builder in Williamson County for over 30 years. Along with his wife and girls, they owned and operated Tywater’s Market in Fairview. He was an avid fisherman, and his heart and soul...
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...
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