Obituaries

 Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Franklin, & Simpson County, KY

Parbhubhai Bhikhabhai Lad

Parbhubhai Bhikhabhai Lad

Jul 11, 2021

Mr. Parbhubhai Lad, age 74, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at The Medical Center, Franklin, KY.

A Last Journey service will be held and it will be private.  Mr. Lad’s wishes are to be cremated.

Parbhubhai was born on January 12, 1947 to his late father, Bhikabhai Lad and his...

Valerie Lynn Slack

Valerie Lynn Slack

Jul 1, 2021

Ms. Valerie Lynn Slack, age 46, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Franklin, KY at her residence.

Ms. Slack’s wishes were to be cremated.  No services will be held at this time.  A Celebration of Life service will be held a later date.

Valerie was born on December 7, 1974...

Hassie Poole Crowder

Hassie Poole Crowder

Jun 30, 2021

Mrs. Hassie Poole Crowder, age 78, of Franklin, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 at 9:58 AM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory where funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 3, 2021 with burial to follow in the...

William "Bill" Olin Foster

William "Bill" Olin Foster

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. William “Bill” Olin Foster, age 81, of Franklin, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 at 7:57 PM at Norton Healthcare, in Louisville, Ky.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 9th, 2021 at 3:00 PM at The Franklin United Methodist Church, 107 North College Street in Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be held...

Sarah Jo (Neidig)  Drake

Sarah Jo (Neidig) Drake

Jun 16, 2021

Mrs. Sarah (Neidig) (Cruce) Drake, age 77, of Franklin, KY passed away on Wednesday, June16th, 2021 at 10:40 PM at the Medical Center in Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 20th, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:00...

Jaydee Kate DeGraffenreid

Jaydee Kate DeGraffenreid

Jun 14, 2021

Ms. Jaydee Kate DeGraffenreid, age 17, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, June 14th, 2021 at her residence.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, June 18th, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 303 East Cedar Street, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM...

Catherine (Mann)  Moore

Catherine (Mann) Moore

Jun 12, 2021

Mrs. Catherine “Cat” Moore, age 90, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 in Hermitage, TN at her daughter’s home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory with interment to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Shirley "Joan" (Derry)  Little

Shirley "Joan" (Derry) Little

Jun 5, 2021

Mrs. Shirley “Joan” (Derry) Little of Marion, Illinois, passed away at age 89, of natural causes at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Vickie Little in Franklin, Kentucky on June 5th, 2021.

She was born on October 19th, 1931 in Astoria, Illinois, the first-born of Willis and Doris (Welker) Derry.  She graduated from Astoria...

Nancye (Barker)  Jones

Nancye (Barker) Jones

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Nancye Jones, age 80, of Franklin, KY passed away on Friday, May 28th, 2021 at 2:15 PM at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, KY. ...

Bobby Lee Brickey

Bobby Lee Brickey

May 23, 2021

Bobby was born October 7, 1983 in Nashville, TN.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Kathy Rowlan.

He is survived by his mother, Carleena Mueller of Smithville, TN, son Dominick Lee Brickey of Hendersonville, TN, former spouse, Donelle Brickey of Hendersonville, TN, father, David Lee Brickey of Townsend, TN, a sister, Holly Erlacher...

Ruth (Moore)  Hammons

Ruth (Moore) Hammons

May 18, 2021

Mrs. Ruth Hammons, age 90, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Christian Health Care in Bowling Green, KY.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM before the...

Dudley Gregory

Dudley Gregory

May 18, 2021

Mr. Dudley Gregory, age 91, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 at 12:50 PM at Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehab Facility in Franklin, KY.

Funeral service will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  Visitation will be Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 9:00...

Michael Jacob Vick

Michael Jacob Vick

May 15, 2021

Mr. Michael Vick, age 34, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Franklin, KY.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  No service will be held.  Mr. Vick’s wishes were to be cremated.

Michael was born...

Dennis Joe Eubanks

Dennis Joe Eubanks

May 15, 2021

Mr. Dennis J. Eubanks, age 63, of Franklin, KY passed away on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 804 Church Street, Franklin, KY.  A short visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00...

Billy Douglas

Billy Douglas

May 14, 2021

Mr. Billy Douglas, age 92, of Franklin, KY passed away on Friday, May 14th, 2021 at 10:49 AM at Oak Hill Senior Living in Portland, TN.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory with interment immediately following in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be...

David Kirby Neal

David Kirby Neal

May 8, 2021

Mr. David Kirby Neal, age 43, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM before the service on...

Willa Mae (Goodrum)  Emerson

Willa Mae (Goodrum) Emerson

May 7, 2021

Mrs. Willa Mae Emerson, age 94, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021...

Michael Lynn Edens

Michael Lynn Edens

May 7, 2021

Mr. Michael Lynn Edens, age 69, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, May 7th, 2021 at 12:40 AM at his residence.

A Remembrance Service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  A visitation will be held before the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.

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Hazel (Schroeder)  James

Hazel (Schroeder) James

Apr 25, 2021

Ms. Hazel James, age 103, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 25th, 2021 at 8:22 PM at the Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 28th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, April 29th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Franklin...

Chester Ray Lile

Chester Ray Lile

Apr 22, 2021

Mr. Chester Lile, age 68, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 25th, 2021 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM and on Monday, April 26th from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral...