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Local Obituaries for Franklin, & Simpson County, KY

Vicky Elaine Alford

Vicky Elaine Alford

Apr 20, 2024

Ms. Vicky E. Alford, age 68, of Portland, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence.Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral services will be held the same day, Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM with interment to follow in Greenlawn...

Dena Louise Shadowens

Dena Louise Shadowens

Apr 20, 2024

Ms. Dena Shadowens, age 47, of Cottontown, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.

 

Dena’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Dena was born May 31, 1976 in Franklin, KY to the late Billy Jarman and the late Charlotte Gregory Ford.

 

She is...

Barbara Ann Keith

Barbara Ann Keith

Apr 17, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Garrett) Keith, age 84, of Franklin, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Funeral services...

Sterling Lee Cassetty

Sterling Lee Cassetty

Apr 8, 2024

Mr. Sterling Lee Cassetty, age 85, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 at his residence.Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held the same day Friday, April 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the funeral home with interment...

Derrick Lynn Barton

Derrick Lynn Barton

Apr 6, 2024

The Barton family regrets to inform friends and the community of the passing of Mr. Derrick Lynn Barton on April 6, 2024, at the age of fifty-one. Born to the lights of Nashville, Tennessee, on June 29, 1972 he was a beacon of joy and light from his first moments. 

Derrick's was a life noted for his gregarious spirit, his ease...

Raymond McGuffin

Raymond McGuffin

Apr 6, 2024

Mr. Raymond McGuffin, age 75, of Franklin, KY passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held the same day, Tuesday, April 9th, at 1:00 PM at...

DeWayne Sexton

DeWayne Sexton

Apr 4, 2024

Mr. DeWayne Sexton, age 69 of Scottsville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:10 PM at the Franklin-Simpson Nursing & Rehab. Center in Franklin, KY.Visitation will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024 at...

Francis Howard Davis, Jr.

Francis Howard Davis, Jr.

Apr 2, 2024

Mr. Francis Davis Jr, age 76, of Scottsville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green, in Bowling Green, KY. Francis’ wishes were to be cremated. There will be a private family service held. Mr. Davis was born on October 14, 1947 in Rochester, NY to the late Francis H. Davis Sr. and...

Roy Lee Richardson

Roy Lee Richardson

Apr 2, 2024

Mr. Roy Lee Richardson, age 80, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 6:00 AM to 2:00...

Bobbie Jean Kepley Raby

Bobbie Jean Kepley Raby

Apr 2, 2024

Bobbie Jean Kepley Raby, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Murray KY.She is preceded in death by her first husband, George Kepley; son, Douglas Kepley; grandson, Benjamin Raby; and second husband, Ronald Raby. She is survived by her three daughters, Teresa Nixon of Murray KY; Sandra Lay of Gallatin TN; and Pamela Raby of Lawrenceville GA;...

Patricia Ditmore Johnson

Patricia Ditmore Johnson

Apr 2, 2024

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ditmore Johnson, age 79, of Franklin, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 11:45 AM at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. 

 

Patricia’s wishes were to be cremated. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Memorial service will be held at 5:00...

Larry Wayne Forshee

Larry Wayne Forshee

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Larry W. Forshee, age 53, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at his residence.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.  Funeral services...

Sue Duncan Rowland

Sue Duncan Rowland

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Sue Rowland, age 84, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 9:27 am at Auburn Healthcare in Auburn, KY.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A memorial service will be held the same day, Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at 11:00 am....

Arthur Charles Sweeting Sr.

Arthur Charles Sweeting Sr.

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. Arthur C. Sweeting, Sr., age 78, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his residence.

 

Mr. Sweeting's wishes are to be cremated with a service at a later date.

 

Charley was born on August 17, 1945 in Miami, FL.  He was a member of State Line General Baptist Church in Portland, TN.   Charley enjoyed spending time...

Jane Lamb Hudson

Jane Lamb Hudson

Mar 25, 2024

Mrs. Jane Lamb Hudson, age 91, of Franklin, KY passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at her residence. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM and will continue on Friday, the 29th, from 6:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March...

Joyce Al-Kishaly

Joyce Al-Kishaly

Mar 24, 2024

Joyce Hill Al-Kishaly died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 24 at the age of 91 in Franklin, KY. She was born in McKenzie, Tennessee to the late Evora Argo and the late Tommie Ernest Hill on March 6, 1933.

 

As a young girl, Joyce was quite athletic as she enjoyed basketball, dancing, roller and ice skating. She always had an...

Lela Frances Pinson

Lela Frances Pinson

Mar 24, 2024

Mrs. Lela Frances Pinson, age 87, of Franklin, KY passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her residence.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory and will continue on Thursday the 28th, from 6:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March...

Donnie Ray Perry

Donnie Ray Perry

Mar 22, 2024

Mr. Donnie Ray Perry, age 66, of Franklin, KY, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at 5:25 AM at his residence. Mr. Perry's wishes were to be cremated with no service. Donnie was born on November 11, 1957, Allen Co., KY to the late Meredith Lee Perry and the late Lois Madelene Uhles. He was the husband of the late Deea Perry. He...

James Calvin Cauley

James Calvin Cauley

Mar 17, 2024

Mr. James Cauley, age 82 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 5:47 AM at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, March 20th, from 6:00 AM until...

Ray Wayne Carter

Ray Wayne Carter

Mar 16, 2024

Mr. Ray Wayne Carter of Franklin, KY, passed away too soon at the age of 57 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A graveside service will be held the same day, Tuesday, March 19th at 1:00 PM at...

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