Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
Philip Anthony "Phil" Bennett
Jul 24, 2024
Mr. Philip Anthony “Phil” Bennett, age 76, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away July 24, 2024 at Williamson Medical Center, surrounded by his family and special friends after a brief battle with cancer.
Loving husband, father, grandfather, “Papa Phil” and friend. 1965 graduate of Hay Long High School, Mt. Pleasant, TN. On December 17, 1966 he married his high school sweetheart,...
Harry Nobukazu Okahashi
Jul 23, 2024
Harry Nobukazu Okahashi passed away peacefully in his home on July 23, 2024, in Columbia,Tennessee. He was 80 years old.
Harry was born in the territory of Hawaii, prior to statehood, to Helen Hisae Kamahiro on July 15,1944. He attended schools in Lihue and Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a Waikiki Beachboy for several years, teaching tourist how to surf the waves...
Sheila Renee Vasser
Jul 23, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Sheila Vasser. The Lord called her Home on July 23rd, 2024 following a brave battle with multiple health issues over many of her last years. She is now whole, free from suffering, in the presence of God, and with her parents W.C. and Madeline Davis, along with her brother, Phillip.
Sheila was the...
George Robert Edwards
Jul 21, 2024
George Robert Edwards, age 95, passed away from this life Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at his residence in Thompson’s Station, TN. George was born to the union of Charles Ervin Edwards and Johnnie Edwards on February 17th, 1929 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. He was the 6th of 13 children born to this union. At some point thereafter, the family relocated to...
Naomi Berrie Derryberry
Jul 21, 2024
Naomi Berri (Partin) Derryberry, aged 75, passed away on July 21, 2024 at her home in Spring Hill.
Naomi was born in Nashville on April 3, 1949, to Lt. Col William Neal Partin and Nonie Mae Davidson, both of whom preceded her in death. Naomi and her six life-long friends attended John Overton High School in Crieve Hall. After graduation, she...
Sarah Elizabeth Baker
Jul 14, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Baker, age 61, of Spring Hill, TN passed away on July 14, 2024. She was born in Union City, TN to the late Leroy and Leah Parnell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by Floyd Dockery; brothers, Mike Dockery, Pat Dockery, Rick Bowers, Mike Bowers and Jeff Bowers; and sister, Teresa Dockery. Sarah worked...
Gary A. Fellows II
Jul 13, 2024
Gary A. Fellows (Chip) 53 of Lewisburg, TN was born on October 11th 1970 in Dade County, FL and passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 13th 2024.
He was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, nephew and friend who is and always will be dearly missed. He had a love for hunting, fishing, boating, football, hockey,...
Ginny V. Baker
Jul 11, 2024
Ginny V. Baker of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Spring Hill, TN passed away July 11, 2024. She was a loving mother and “Grandma Ginny” to her children, granddaughters and many neighboring friends. Ginny was a member of Spring Hill Church of Christ. She worked in healthcare for many years and at Maury Regional Medical Center. Ginny is preceded in death...
Timothy Dale Craig, Sr.
Jul 9, 2024
Timothy Dale Craig Sr., 62, of Spring Hill, TN passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2024 at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, TN. He was born September 25, 1961, in Weston, West Virginia, to Edith King and the late John Dale Craig.
Tim Craig: Electric and Bass Guitarist, Fisherman, Harley Aficionado, Chef but his favorite titles were Son, Brother, Dad, PapPaw,and Friend.
Tim never met...
Faye Taylor Foster
Jul 3, 2024
Beautiful Faye Taylor Foster never met a stranger. A loved wife, mom, daughter and Grandma, She goes before family who loved her dearly.
Husband, Jim Foster, Daughter, Lisa Gray (Husband Stu)... Her Grandson and ‘Munchkin’, Dean Gray… Son, Bob Taylor… Her Sisters - Darlene Atwell (Husband Charlie) and Regina Larkin, brother Rick Larkin (wife Carol)…. Step-daughters Dana Foster, Jamie Brush (Husband...
Phyllis Hamilton
Jun 28, 2024
Proverbs 31:29 Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.
Our loving mom, grandmother (Granny, Gran), and great grandmother (Granny, Gigi), Phyllis Hamilton, 89, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Phyllis was born on November 30, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA to William (Bill) E. Ruthrauff and Elsie Haas Ruthrauff. She made Tennessee her home for...
James E Kolentus
Jun 11, 2024
James E. Kolentus, age 91, of Spring Hill, TN crossed over June 11, 2024 in Franklin, TN. He was born August 15, 1932 in Glendale Los Angeles, CA.
James grew up in Highland Park, CA. He attended school at Monte Vista Elementary, Luther Burbank Jr. High and Franklin High School. He was drafted into the Korean War before finishing high school. When he returned he went to night school to...
Kathryn Ann Laffoon
Jun 6, 2024
Kathryn Ann Laffoon, 93, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on June 6, 2024, at Williamson County Medical Center in Franklin, TN. She was born in San Diego, CA, on January 10, 1931, to Carl and Bertha McNatt. Kathryn graduated from Hoover High School in San Diego, CA. She married Carrol Ray Laffoon on June 29,1949, in San Diego, CA.
Kathryn...
Edelyn Jean Pegram
Jun 4, 2024
Edelyn Jean Pegram was quietly born into the arms of Jesus on June 4, 2024. She was born to her parents Brandon and Olivia “Livy” Pegram. In addition to her parents she is survived by her siblings Mason, Finley and Brixton; maternal grandparents Jeff and Angie Sholey; paternal grandparents Ray and Patty Pegram; many other loving family members.
“There is no...
Dale "Opa" Everett Brooks
May 31, 2024
Dale (Opa) Everett Brooks, 72, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 31, 2024. Dale was born on April 22, 1952 in Portland Oregon to Raymond and Dolores Brooks. Dale grew up in McMinnville, OR, Chico, CA and Molalla, OR. It was at Molalla High School that he met his future wife, Janine and they were married...
Effie Dalton Heiss
May 27, 2024
Effie Dalton Heiss, age 88, of Soddy Daisy, TN formerly of Spring Hill, TN passed away May 27, 2024 at her home. She was a 1954 graduate of Spring Hill High School and entered pre-medical Technology at Middle Tennessee State College in Murfreesboro. In 1956 she began internship at Maury County Hospital working laboratory, x-ray, EKG and PT and also...
Retha Janice Outlaw Teal
May 18, 2024
Retha Janice Outlaw Teal, age 77 of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away on May 18, 2024 with her children by her side. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 50 years, Larry Eugene Teal, her mother, Ruby Mae Outlaw and her sister, Jacquelin (Jackie) Johnson. She is survived by her children, Derek Morris (Meriam) Teal of St. Augustine, Florida, Kari...
Delbert "Bud" Cupp
May 13, 2024
Delbert “Bud” Cupp, age 88, of College Grove, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Carole, his wife of 68 years; son, Barry (Jackie); daughter, Chery (Ken) Thompson; grandson, Matthew Thompson; and step-grandsons, William and Steven Caracanas. Preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Nicole Thompson;...
Shirlely Mae Olsen
May 8, 2024
Shirley Mae Olsen, age 88, of Spring Hill, TN passed away on May 8, 2024. She was born to the late Chris and Verna Mast Olsen in Milwaukee, WI. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Neil Olsen. Shirley was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and taught in the Waukesha School System for 34 years....
Opal Payne
Apr 29, 2024
Opal H. Payne, age 89, of Spring Hill, TN passed away April 29, 2024. She was born in Morgan County, KY to the late William Preston and Ola Belle Harper Vest. She married Fred W. Payne in Liberty, Indiana in 1955.
Opal is survived by her husband of 68 years, Fred W. Payne; daughters, Carla Nichols and Dana (Bill) Larason; grandchildren,...
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