Recent Obituaries in Franklin, Tennessee
Robert Sanford
Jan 30, 2016
Mr. Robert Donald "Buddy" Sanford, age 82, of Columbia, TN passed away January 30, 2016. Donald was a graduate of Bethesda High School and attended the University of Tennessee, and served 2 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 27 years of service with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Donald was a member of First United...
Matthew Minella
Jan 29, 2016
Matthew Joseph Minella, 21, of Spring Hill, TN passed away on January 29, 2016. Matt was born on June 18, 1994 to parents Marianne and Joseph Minella. Matt graduated from Independence High school in 2013 and was attending Columbia State Community College to become an Electrical Engineer. He was working at Advanced Auto in Columbia, TN. Matt's favorite pass time...
Misty Solimando
Jan 20, 2016
Mrs. Misty Solimando, age 24 of Spring Hill, TN passed away January 20, 2016 and is now an angel in Heaven. Misty always wanted the best for everyone and was a very giving person. She stayed strong throughout her illness. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many who will be missed by all who knew...
Kenneth Blackburn
Jan 14, 2016
Mr. Kenneth Elwin Blackburn, age 79, of Columbia, TN passed away January 14, 2016. Member of First United Methodist Church of Columbia. He was an avid NASCAR & Titans fan. Retired from Mrs. Grissom's Salads after 30 plus years of service and then worked for HG Hills. He was also a member of the National Guard. Preceded in death by...
Todd Smith
Jan 13, 2016
Smith, Todd Leonard, age 33 of Santa Fe, TN passed away January 13, 2016. Todd grew up in Northwest Indiana then his passion and love for water and diving took him to the Florida Keys where he started the company Snuba Tours of Key Largo. He then moved back to be with his family in Tennessee. Todd is survived by...
Leonard Tidwell
Jan 12, 2016
Mr. Leonard Douglas Tidwell, age 75, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away January 12, 2016 at Alive Hospice. Leonard graduated from Franklin High School in 1958. Served in the United States Navy 1958-1962. Attended San Diego Community College, received his BS and MS in Chemistry from MTSU. Earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Vanderbilt University. Leonard served as a...
John Ferguson, Jr.
Dec 30, 2015
Mr. John William "Bill" Ferguson, Jr., age 77 of Culleoka, TN formerly of Spring Hill, TN. Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Retired from Essex Wire. Son of the late John "Willie" and Ellen Ferguson. Survived by: wife, Grace Overton Ferguson; daughters, Deborah (Danny) Jarrett, Carol Ferguson, Lucinda Dugger, Denise (Tony) Bridges; sister, Doris (Junior) Timms; grandchildren,...
Pastor Rowe
Dec 30, 2015
Pastor David Dean Rowe, 73, of Franklin passed away from cancer on Dec. 30 2015. David is preceded in death by his parents John Thomas and Nancy Shook Rowe. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Irene, 5 daughters and 8 grandchildren. Pastor David's great passion was sharing the Good News of Jesus, preaching and teaching in over a...
MaryEllen Jones
Dec 19, 2015
Mrs. MaryEllen Jones, age 87 of Spring Hill, TN passed away in her sleep on December 19, 2015. Mrs. Jones was an accomplished musician and served as organist, guitarist and vocalist at St. Patrick's in Missouri Valley, IA, before moving to TN, and was a choir member at St. Catherine's in Columbia, TN. She was a devout Catholic who deeply...
Dr. PhD.
Dec 12, 2015
Dr. Robert C. "Bob" Richardson PhD. age 57 of Monterey, TN passed away in Baku, Azerbaijan. Bob was a Spring Hill, TN native. He first learned farming and agriculture first-hand by working for friends and family in Maury County. Bob credited Spring Hill Farmer Bud Underwood (deceased) with being his greatest mentor in his formative years in all forms of...
Zonia Bolen
Dec 9, 2015
Mrs. Zonia "Zi" Isabel Delk Bolen, age 79 of Spring Hill, TN passed away December 9, 2015 in Franklin, TN. Born in Martin, OK to the late George & Edith Delk. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and advocate for those with special needs. She was a six year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survived by loving husband of 44...
Ben Gary
Nov 26, 2015
Mr. Ben Walter Gary, well known auctioneer, age 83, of Spring Hill, TN passed away November 26, 2015. Having been one of the first licensed auctioneers in the state of Tennessee, Ben's license number was # 27. His auction career was his passion and spanned over 50 years. Inducted into the TN Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame in 1994. Attended...
Mr. Larry Jones
Nov 25, 2015
Mr. Larry Gene Jones, Sr., age 72 returned to his heavenly home on November 25th, 2015. Born in Old Hickory, TN and son of the late Bridges C. Jones and Lorene O'Saile Jones. Also preceded in death by sister, Rosemary Priest. He was an avid fisherman, cook and gardener. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly...
Mrs. Hazel Ball
Nov 24, 2015
Mrs. Hazel Naomi Ball, age 85 of Columbia, TN, passed away November 24, 2015. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Spring Hill. Preceded in death parents, John & Marguerite Davenport Kirby. Survived by her husband of 52 years, Herbert Ball; son, David Ball; daughters Brenda (Jim) Hyde & Linda (Bill) Middleton; half-brother, Carl Hasty; grandchildren, Cammie (John)...
Lois Glasgow
Nov 23, 2015
Mrs. Lois Marie Spurrier Glasgow, age 72 of Spring Hill, TN passed away November 23, 2015. She was a former resident of Riceville, TN. She started her career as a cosmetologist, then while raising her children she was a substitute teacher and librarian in Spring Hill. She later worked the front desk at the Best Western in Spring Hill. Member...
Colleen Barylski
Nov 20, 2015
Mrs. Colleen Clarice Barylski, age 91 of Spring Hill, TN was called to heaven on Friday, November 20, 2015. Colleen enjoyed reading and dancing. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Barylski; daughter, Lola Heidelberg; son, Benjamin and his wife Marie Barylski; brother, Joseph. She is...
Sandra Lacy
Nov 19, 2015
Mrs. Sandra Gayle Lacy, age 72, of Columbia, TN passed away November 19, 2015. She was a member of Rainbow Girls in Fenton, MI, Columbia Newcomers Club, a 1961 graduate of Fenton High School and studied for 2 years at Mott Community College in Flint, MI. She retired as a bank teller from First Farmers and Merchants Bank. Preceded in...
Mrs. Mildred Lang
Nov 13, 2015
Mildred Mieko Lang, age 76 of Spring Hill, TN passed away November 13, 2015. Born in Hanapepe, Kauai. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Kikuye Miyabara; birth mother, Beatrice Hasegawa; sister, Margaret Mashima and brother, George Miyabara. Survived by daughter, Mia (Jose) Costa; brothers, James (Jane) Arita, Chester (Tamae) Arita and Edward Kanda; sisters, Dorothy (Bob)...
Ralph Love
Nov 12, 2015
Mr. Ralph Love, age 74 of Thompsons Station, TN died Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his residence. A native of Maury and Williamson County. He was the son of the late Oscar & Estelle Harris Love. Ralph was an active member of Lawrence Grove Baptist Church. He was retired from the State of Tennessee Highway Department. Preceded in death by...
John Hood
Nov 3, 2015
Mr. John Dale Hood, age 66, of College Grove, TN, passed away November 3, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his family. John was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend. He was a Machinist Foreman with Mefco Machine Shop for many years, Preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Hood. Survived by his mother, Elene Hood-Butts of...
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