Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
Dennis George Vaughn
Jul 9, 2023
Dennis George Vaughn, 73, of Spring Hill, TN, went to be with our Lord on July 9, 2023. Dennis passed away at home with his loving family and friends praying for him. Dennis was born in Chicago, IL, where he lived until he joined the Navy at age 18. After the service, he attended the University of North Florida in...
Marjorie Louise Bradshaw
Jul 9, 2023
Marjorie Hatley Bradshaw passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023. She was born on October 13, 1927 and she was 95 years young.
Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Martha Saino (Greg) of Spring Hill, TN and her son, Dane Hatley (Brenda) of Kernersville, NC; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 2 great, great grandchildren.
Marge danced her way...
Jacqueline Sewell
Jul 6, 2023
Jacqueline Sewell, age 86, of Thompson Station passed away on July 6th, 2023. She was born in Oakton, KY on March 16th, 1937 to the late Jesse Sam and Margaret Louise Kelly Morris. Jackie grew up in West Tennessee and graduated from Rutherford High School in 1955. She met her husband Billy at the Toot-N-Tell-It in Dyer, TN. They...
Matthew Cockerham
Jul 4, 2023
Matthew Cockerham, age 94, of Thompson Station, TN passed away July 4, 2023. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky to the late Corbit and Lillie Turner Cockerham. Mr. Cockerham is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Ellen Cockerham; son, Randy Cockerham; granddaughter, Kelly Cockerham; brothers, Homer, Jesse and Frank Cockerham; and sister, Margerat Terry. He retired from Ford...
Betty Jane Johnson
Jul 2, 2023
Betty Jane Gilliam Johnson, 93, retired sewing machine operator for Jamison and resident of Spring Hill, died Sunday, July 2, 2023 at The Reserve in Spring Hill.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at Spring Hill Memorial Park, Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Jim Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Santa...
Lorace Amling
Jul 1, 2023
Obituary: Lorace "Rick" Amling Lorace "Rick" Amling, 78, of Dubuque, IA and Panama City Beach, FL, bid us farewell in Spring Hill, TN on July 1, 2023, leaving us with a bittersweet symphony of memories. Born on February 21, 1945, in Elkader, Iowa, Rick orchestrated a life filled with love, laughter, and a dash of mischief. Rick didn't just march...
John Reid Forsythe
Jun 28, 2023
John Reid Forsythe, 55, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away in his home on June 28, 2023 from a cardiac event. He was born in Rushville, Nebraska on June 29th, 1967 to John A. Forsythe and Chery A. (Reid) Forsythe.
John graduated from Gering High School in Gering, Nebraska in 1985. After high school, he attended Kearney State College and alsoserved in the United States Marine Corps. John moved to Dallas, Texas where...
Jason John Niedowicz
Jun 28, 2023
Jason John Niedowicz, age 44 of Thompsons Station, TN passed away June 28, 2023. He worked as a local land surveyor for over 20 years. He loved to watch football, and always loved coaching his son’s baseball teams. Jason was always up for a good game of cornhole. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Caroline...
Shirlee Louise Miller
Jun 22, 2023
Shirlee Louise Miller - “Mama Shirlee”
March 18th, 1954, to June 22nd, 2023
Surviving family –
Husband – Collier Miller
Son – Paul Bishop (Wife, Molly) of Colorado Springs, CO
Daughter – Kari Goodwin (Husband, Josh) of Spring Hill, TN
Sister – Frankcine Harvey (Niece – Kristen Hoover)
Brother – Frank Harvey (Nieces – Brandi & Kim Harvey)
...
Valerie Lee McFarland
Jun 12, 2023
Valerie Lee Williams McFarland, age 83, of Spring Hill, TN passed away June 12, 2023. Born in Buckhannon, WV to the late Heyward A. Williams and the late Lota Garvin Williams. She worked as an administrative assistant in a law firm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lester Wilfong and her husband, William Paul McFarland...
Jimmy Byrd
Jun 9, 2023
Jimmy Clint Byrd, born August 25, 1941 in Savannah, TN to the late Woodrow Wilson and Fannie Mae Byrd.
Died June 9, 2023 at the age of 81 in his home in Spring, Hill, TN surrounded by his wife, children, and puppies. After graduating from Lobelville High School, Jimmy began his career as a pipeline worker. In 1979 he...
Daniel Maxwell O'Rourke
May 27, 2023
Daniel Maxwell O’Rourke, age 74, of Spring Hill, TN passed away on May 27, 2023. Born in Rochester, NY to the late Thomas and Eleanor O’Rourke. He was also preceded in death by a brother Tom O’Rourke.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife Carol O’Rourke sons; Sean O’Rourke (Carrie), Shawn Pellingra; daughter, Kristi Ryan (John); grandchildren, Jacob...
Kevin Richard Maurer
May 24, 2023
Kevin Richard Maurer, 45, resident of Reston, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Kevin was born on September 7, 1977 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, to his loving parents, Richard Maurer and Margaret “Peggy” Maurer. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America in Levittown, PA for many years. Kevin was a graduate of Franklin High...
Betty Strange Campbell
May 23, 2023
Betty Strange Campbell, age 92, of Franklin, TN passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 at her home. Born in Georgia to the late Walter Greene Strange, Sr. and Jenny Harrison Strange. She was also preceded in death by brother, Walter (Myrtle) Strange, and sisters, Jeanette (Walter) Knowlton, Sue (Sam) Stephens and Arbie Ann (Palmer) Bridges.
Survived by...
Lyle Rodney "Rod" Oathout
May 16, 2023
Lyle Rodney Oathout, known affectionately as "Rod" to his loved ones, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at the age of 67. He leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and a genuine passion for life. Rod was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing...
Christophe Bertrand Elise
May 14, 2023
Beloved husband, son, stepfather and friend to all, Christophe Bertrand Elise, ascended to Heaven on May 14th, 2023.
Christophe (“Chris”) was born on June 26th, 1971, in the town of Tours, France, to Sylvie Dupont and Henri Elise. He was their beloved only child and the beloved grandson of Renee and Pierre-Henri Dupont.
Chris grew up in Tours, where he...
William F. Tubbs
May 14, 2023
William F. Tubbs, age 83, of Germantown, TN passed away on May 14, 2023 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Born in Jackson, TN to the late Jessie and Virginia O. Williams Tubbs. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie Tubbs.
For many years, he was the owner of a sporting...
Casper Benton Mathews
May 14, 2023
Mr. Casper Benton Mathews, age 59, resident of Spring Hill, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born on June 19, 1963 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Ben Mathews and the late Barbara Pruitt Mathews Cowherd. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1981-1985. Casper was...
Billy Neal Price
May 14, 2023
Billy Neal Price of Grunion Lane, Spring Hill, TN entered into rest on May 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1946, in Lawrenceburg, TN to the late Lesley Neal and Mattie Jacobs Price. Mr. Price was a native of Aiken, SC but made North Augusta, SC his home for 26 years. He was preceded...
Pauline Sue Preston
May 12, 2023
Pauline Sue Preston, age 76, residence of Spring Hill, Tennessee, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.
Born on June 20, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter to the late Mary Stempien Preston and Peter Preston.
Survivors include her daughter, Dawn O’Sullivan (Dan O’Sullivan); nephew but regarded as son, Don “Butch” Brecker;...
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