Obituaries

 Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Franklin, & Simpson County, KY

Jack Hargis Downey

Jack Hargis Downey

Mar 20, 2021

Mr. Jack Hargis Downey, age 90, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at 9:15 AM at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery on March 27th at...

William "Billy" Lester Johns

William "Billy" Lester Johns

Mar 19, 2021

Mr. William Lester “Billy” Johns, age 90, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, March 19th, 2021 at 4:50 PM at the Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Monday, March 22nd, 2021...

Charles "Buddy" Lester Biggs

Charles "Buddy" Lester Biggs

Mar 18, 2021

Mr. Charles “Buddy” Biggs, age 85, of Franklin, KY, entered into rest on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at 10:29 PM at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 at 3:00...

Troy Johnson

Troy Johnson

Mar 13, 2021

Troy Johnson, age 58, of Franklin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 13th, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was born on September 3rd, 1962 in Franklin, Kentucky to the late Harry Ross “Jot” Johnson and Helen Hudson Johnson of Franklin, Kentucky who survives.

Also surviving is one brother, Timothy Johnson (Megan);...

Virginia "Jenny" Lee Short

Virginia "Jenny" Lee Short

Mar 11, 2021

Ms. Virginia “Jenny” Short, age 55, of Franklin, KY passed away on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 15th, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 15th, 2021 at 1:00 PM with...

Rachael Ashley Barrow

Rachael Ashley Barrow

Mar 11, 2021

Ms. Rachael Barrow, age 41, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at 9:09 AM at her residence.

There will be a private graveside service.  Ms. Barrow’s wishes were to be cremated.

Rachael was born on November 3rd, 1979 in Franklin, KY to her parents Merrill and Rhonda Barrow whom survive.  She is...

Nancy (Klein)  Raines

Nancy (Klein) Raines

Mar 10, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Raines, age 83, of Franklin, KY, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at her residence.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 14th, 2021 at 2:00 PM with burial to follow in Greenlawn...

Wallace Herndon

Wallace Herndon

Mar 9, 2021

Mr. Wallace Herndon, age 75, of Franklin, KY, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at 5:29 PM at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Calling hours for friends will be at the Franklin First United Methodist Church in Franklin, KY on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM.  Funeral services will...

Randy McDonald

Randy McDonald

Mar 3, 2021

Mr. Randy McDonald, age 68, of Dacula, GA, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

The family will receive friends 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 04, 2021 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Gilbert Funeral...

Melinda Ann (Thew)  Cooper

Melinda Ann (Thew) Cooper

Feb 27, 2021

Mrs. Melinda Ann Thew-Cooper, age 68, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at 9:29 AM at her residence.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  There will be a private graveside service.  Melinda loved flowers and the family is requesting for flowers to be sent to the funeral home for her graveside...

Seth Andrew Hazen

Seth Andrew Hazen

Feb 20, 2021

Mr. Seth Andrew Hazen, age 69, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 20th, 2021 at 2:14 P.M. at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 9th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and a Memorial Service to be held at 5:00 PM.  Mr. Hazen’s wishes were to be cremated.

Seth was...

Raelynn Faith Waldrop

Raelynn Faith Waldrop

Feb 19, 2021

Raelynn Faith Waldrop, infant daughter of Maria Regalado and Dustin Waldrop, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at 7:21 PM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green., KY.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Cremation was chosen.

She is survived by 3 sisters, Deeadra West, Kensley Waldrop and Briley...

Samuel Luther Kendall

Samuel Luther Kendall

Feb 16, 2021

Mr. Samuel Luther Kendall, age 61, Franklin, KY, passed away Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 at 1:53 PM at the Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Bowling Green Gardens on Lovers Lane in Bowling Green, KY.

Samuel was born October 12, 1959...

Janice Kay (Kitchen)  Neice

Janice Kay (Kitchen) Neice

Feb 11, 2021

Mrs. Janice Kay Neice, age 71, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at 6:15 PM at the Greenwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  Mrs. Neice wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Janice was born on April 20, 1949...

Danny "Dusty" Carl Koenig

Danny "Dusty" Carl Koenig

Feb 11, 2021

Mr. Danny “Dusty” Carl Koenig, age 74, of Franklin, KY passed away Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at 7:13 PM at his residence.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Mr. Koenig wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Dusty was born on January 25, 1947 in Salem, OR to the late Virgil...

Jeffery Lynn Troutt

Jeffery Lynn Troutt

Feb 7, 2021

Mr. Jeffery Lynn Troutt, age 57, passed away on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 at 2:21 PM at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held...

James Alfred Parsons

James Alfred Parsons

Feb 6, 2021

Dr. James Alfred Parsons, age 84, of Franklin, KY, formerly of Ridgewood, NJ, passed away, Saturday, February 6th, 2021 at 9:56 AM at his residence.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  Dr. Parsons wishes were to be cremated.  The family will celebrate his life at a later date.

James was born on...

Betty Lee (Alender)  Elliott

Betty Lee (Alender) Elliott

Feb 5, 2021

Mrs. Betty Lee Elliott, age 89, of Franklin, KY, passed away Friday, February 5th, 2021 at 8:32 AM at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.  Funeral...

Regina Marie Miceli

Regina Marie Miceli

Feb 3, 2021

Ms. Regina Marie Miceli, age 56, of Maryville, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at 10:48 PM, from complications due to COVID-19 at the the Medical Center in Franklin, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  Cremation was chosen, a memorial service will be held at a later date at her...

Nancy Sue (Padfield)  Pitman

Nancy Sue (Padfield) Pitman

Feb 3, 2021

Ms. Nancy Sue Pitman, age 75, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at 9:15 PM at The Franklin-Simpson Nursing & Rehabilitation in Franklin, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  Ms. Pitman’s wishes were to be cremated and her services are private.

Nancy was born on October...