Obituaries

Jun 12, 2025

Mary Katherine Cartwright Jones Carpenter - June 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Katherine Cartwright Jones Carpenter, who left us on June 12, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana. Born in Franklin, Kentucky, Mary Katherine spent most of her adult life in Portland, Tennessee, and Franklin, Kentucky, where she built a life rooted in family, faith, and love....

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Frances "Sissy" Johnson, age 89, of Franklin, KY, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 8:19 AM.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with funeral...

Jun 7, 2025

Jun 6, 2025

Mr. Chris "Hippy" Thomas, age 49, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM at the University of Louisville/Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 8:00 AM to...

Jun 5, 2025

Mrs. Laura Cunningham, age 42, of Rockfield, KY, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:36 AM at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM...

May 29, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Wimpee, age 81, of Franklin, KY, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. The funeral service will be held the same day, Saturday, May 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM with...

May 25, 2025

Bobby Joe Huff, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

Mr. Huff was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, with whom he had a deep and lasting love, and two daughters, Debbie and Mary Joe.

He is survived by his loving daughter Sandy (Bryan) Hardwick, sister Sue Brown, and...

May 20, 2025

Mrs. Paula Christine “Christy” Henson, age 63 of Franklin, KY, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:12 pm at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday May 25, 2025.

Christy was...

May 18, 2025

Mr. Terry Stephen Jenkins, age 66, of Woodburn, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. 

Mr. Jenkins wishes were to be cremated with no services. 

Terry was born on January 2, 1959 in Warren County, KY to the late Charles Eugene Jenkins and the late Earnestine (Freeman)...

May 12, 2025

Mr. Willie Ben “W.B.” Adams, age 84 of Franklin, KY passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY.

Graveside service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Woodburn Cemetery in Woodburn, KY.

W.B. was born on August 23rd, 1940 in Barren Plains, TN to the late Willie Ben Adams, Sr....

May 11, 2025

Mrs. Martha Ann Stinson, age 83, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the Magnolia Village Care & Rehab. in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:45 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM...

May 10, 2025

Mr. Richard "Ricky" Hartsock, age 67, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. A Masonic Service will be held at 6:30 PM during the Tuesday visitation. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, May 14, 2025...

May 2, 2025

Mrs. Linda Lou Ditmore, age 71, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at her residence in Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. There will be no service. Her wishes were to be cremated.

Linda was born on May 15, 1953 in...

Apr 29, 2025

Mr. Gene Austin Richmond, Sr., age 93, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held the same day, Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM with interment to follow in...

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. Earl Ray Blackburn, age 83, of Auburn, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 6:00 AM to 2:00...

Apr 17, 2025

Mrs. Ruth Earlene Carpenter, age 98, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Franklin-Simpson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM...

Apr 14, 2025

Mr. Rickey Gene Alford, age 66 of Franklin, KY passed away on April 14, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with interment to follow in...

Apr 12, 2025

Mrs. Lillian Nadine Huff, age 87, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM at The Medical Center of Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM...

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. Charles Ray "Charlie Joe" Williams, age 66, of Lewisburg, TN, was called home on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM at The University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Funeral services will be held the same day,...

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Wanda Mundy Gammons, age 74, of Franklin, KY, passed away on April 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM at the Hospice House of Bowling Green, KY.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at 11am on April 26th at the Leon and Lassie Page center, located at 403 North College Street in Franklin, KY.

Wanda was born November 6, 1950...