Obituaries

Jul 29, 2025

Mrs. Robin Lynn Brown, age 57, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:25 pm at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Mrs. Brown's wishes were to be cremated.

Robin was born on April 16, 1968 in Russellville, KY to the late Bobby Summers and...

Jul 28, 2025

Mr. Melvin M. Chapman, age 86, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory in Franklin, KY. After visitation, a memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM at the...

Jul 26, 2025

Mr. James Fred "Chuck" Thomas, age 69, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:04 pm at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held on the same day, Tuesday, July 29th at 2:00 PM with interment...

Jul 20, 2025

Ms. Ruby Clark Austin, age 93, of Clarkston, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at her residence.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory in Franklin, KY. Following visitation, funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM with interment to follow in McKendree Chapel Church...

Jul 12, 2025

Mr. Bobby Joe Harper, age 89, of Franklin, KY, passed away on July 12, 2025 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY.

There will be a private family graveside service at a later date. His wishes were to be cremated.

Bobby was born November 7, 1935 in Portland, TN to the late Richard Harper and the late Mary Jane Searcy. He...

Jul 10, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Dinapoli-Brown, age 78, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM in Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be held...

Jul 6, 2025

Mr. Fred Thomas "Tommy" Wilson, age 80, of Cross Plains, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM at the Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Grace Free Will Baptist Church, 4273 Keith Road in Springfield, TN. A Celebration of Life...

Jul 4, 2025

Mr. Charles Wayne “Radar” Ragar, age 60, of Franklin, KY, passed away on July 4th, 2025 in Franklin, KY.

Cremation was chosen and services will be private.

Radar was born June 18, 1965 in Franklin, KY.

He is survived by his mother and step-father Wanda Faye and David Jennett of Franklin, KY: father and step-mother, Wayne and Sue Ragar of Franklin, KY; daughter,...

Jun 28, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Lee Brandon, age 72 of Franklin, KY passed away on June 28, 2025 at the Medical Center in Franklin, KY as results of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision.

Carloyn’s wishes were to be cremated. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory,...

Jun 22, 2025

Joan Wheeler Traughber was born June 17, 1938 and went to her home in eternity June 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Madison Wheeler and Vera Mae (Atwood) Wheeler and her husband of 22 years, Ed Traughber. She graduated from Franklin-Simpson County High School in 1956 as Valedictorian.

She has one son, Jim Traughber (Cindy) of Franklin,...

Jun 20, 2025

David Charles Kitchens, age 72, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

David was born on June 25, 1952 to the late Lenard Kitchens and the late Ora “Betty” Kitchens.

He attended Western Kentucky University but was a lifelong Kentucky basketball fan. In addition to cheering for the...

Jun 19, 2025

Charles Michael Harris, Mike, was born August 9, 1948 in Franklin, KY to the late Robert Bailey Harris and the late Frances (Perry) Harris. He is also preceded in death by his brother; Robert Bailey “Bobby” Harris, Jr. He graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School in 1966 and went on to attend college at Murray State and Western Kentucky University. He...

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...