Obituaries

Mar 30, 2022

Mr. Billy Ray Moore, age 82, of Franklin, KY passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 3:05 AM at the TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, KY.

Mr. Moore’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Billy was born on January 23, 1940 in Simpson County, KY to the late Myrte (Dillard) Moore...

Mar 24, 2022

Mr. Kyle Christopher Steger, age 28, of Harrison, OH, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in Simpson County, KY from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Steger's wishes were to be cremated.

Kyle was born on October 11, 1993 in Leonardtown, MD to Chris Steger of Hughesville, MD, whom survives and Renee...

Mar 21, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Hughes Herndon, age 100, of Franklin, KY passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 2:00 AM at the Medical Center of Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral services will be held the same day, at 1:00...

Mar 20, 2022

Mr. Leslie L. Kell, age 65, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 3:45 AM at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, March 23rd from 6:00 AM until service time at Gilbert Funeral Home...

Mar 19, 2022

On March 19th, 2022, Frances Hain said goodbye after a four-year battle with cancer.

She is survived by Spouse of 46 years Barry Hain, Meggan Hain of Franklin, KY, Rosalind Hain of Frederick, MD, Alexander Hain (Lauren) of Doha, Qatar, Georgina Hain of Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2 grandchildren, Simon and Josephine Hain, siblings, Jane Bennett-Reese, Peter Fanning, Helen...

Mar 18, 2022

Ms. Tabitha Suzzanne Wingler, age 43 of Orlinda, TN, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 11:23 PM at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

There will be a Memorial Visitation to be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM here at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  There will be...

Mar 14, 2022

Mr. Ronald Lee "Ron" Traughber, age 73, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Monday, March 14th, 2022 with loved ones at his side. Mr. Traughber’s wishes were to be cremated and returned to his children. There will be no public services held. Ron was born on July 12th, 1948 in Madison, TN to the late Finas Traughber and the...

Mar 9, 2022

Mr. William Jackson “Jack” Traughber age 89, of Gallatin, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at his son’s residence in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM Saturday, March 12th, 2022 and from 6:00 AM until funeral service time on Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral services will...

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Margie Dean Humphrey, age 74, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her residence.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 6:00 AM to funeral service time.  Funeral services...

Mar 5, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Lynn Spain, age 63, of Springfield, TN passed away on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at her residence in Springfield, TN. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7th, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Halltown General Baptist Church located at: 120 Dink Rut Rd, Portland, Tn 37148. Visitation will continue on March 8th from 8:00...

Feb 28, 2022

Mr. James Franklin “Jeff” Smith, age 62, passed away on February 28th, 2022 at his residence in Auburn, KY.

Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 and from 6:00 AM until funeral service time on Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM ...

Feb 27, 2022

Mr. Jimmy L. Uhls, age 65, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at 10:09 PM at the Medical Center of Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, March 1st from 6:00 AM...

Feb 23, 2022

Mrs. Stella Louise Brady, age 73 of Franklin, KY passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 9:27 PM at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 12:00...

Feb 23, 2022

Mr. Jerry E. Burysek, age 81, of Franklin, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 8:13 AM at the Magnolia Village in Bowling Green, Ky.

Jerry had three great loves in his life - the Lord, his wife, Doris, and his family. A devoted follower of Christ, he led the church as a Deacon beginning...

Feb 22, 2022

Mr. Dennis L. Couch, age 79, of Franklin, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM at the Franklin First Baptist Church, 303 East Cedar Street in Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be from...

Feb 22, 2022

Mr. James C. “J.C.” West, age 80, of Franklin, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral services will be held the same day, Saturday, February...

Feb 21, 2022

Mrs. Vickie Jean McKinnis, age 59, of Franklin, KY, passed away on February 21st, 2022 at 7:45 AM at her residence.

Cremation was chosen.  A celebration of life will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.

Vickie was born on August 28, 1962...

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Sabra Joann Fowler, age 83, of Westmoreland, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 12:08 PM at the American House in Hendersonville, TN.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Simpson Co., KY.  No visitation is scheduled.

Sabra was born...

Feb 16, 2022

Ms. Carolyn Keeton Riley, age 79, died on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at home, of natural causes.

A native of Ashland, KY, she is survived by her brother, Jack Keeton of Louisville, KY; a nephew, Brad Keeton also of Louisville, KY and two grandnieces, Margaret and Meredith.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 16, 2022

Dr. Alfonso "Willie" V. Wilwayco, age 91 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 4 - 7 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM.  A...