Obituaries

 Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Franklin, & Simpson County, KY

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...

Saundra M. Hyde Akin

Saundra M. Hyde Akin

Mar 10, 2024

Mrs. Saundra Machell Hyde Akin, age 68, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 6:14 pm at Auburn Healthcare in Auburn, KY.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A graveside service will be held the same day, Wednesday, March 13th at 4:00...

Michael Tolentino

Michael Tolentino

Mar 8, 2024

Mr. Michael Tolentino, age 58, of Franklin, KY, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at his residence.



Mr. Tolentino’s wishes are to be cremated with a private service.



Michael was born on February 10, 1966, in New Orleans, LA to the late Robert Tolentino and the late Christina Pedersen. He is also preceded in death by his step-father, Wimpy.



He is survived by...

David "Dave" Wayne Crowder

David "Dave" Wayne Crowder

Mar 4, 2024

Mr. David “Dave” Wayne Crowder, age 49, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Sunday, March 10 at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to 1:30...

Pearl Reese Richardson

Pearl Reese Richardson

Feb 28, 2024

Mrs. Pearl R. Richardson, age 97, of Franklin, KY passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:16 AM at the Hopkins Nursing Facility in Woodburn, KY.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 8:00 AM until 1:00...

Judith Marie Berg

Judith Marie Berg

Feb 26, 2024

Mrs. Judith Marie Berg, age 80, of Franklin, KY, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Mrs. Bergs wishes were to be cremated with no service.

 Judith was born on December 19, 1943, in Bremerton, WA to the late Anther Hudgins Jr. and the late Josephine (Laqua) Hudgins. She is also preceded in death by...

Pete Freas

Pete Freas

Feb 16, 2024

Mr. Russell Douglas "Pete" Freas, age 88, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his residence.

Pete was born on July 21, 1935 in Franklin, KY to the late Russell Wilson “Pete” Freas and the late Mary Douglas (Henderson) Freas.  He was also preceded in death by a niece, Leslie Hutcheson.He is survived by 2 children, Barry...

Carolyn Proctor

Carolyn Proctor

Feb 15, 2024

Ms. Carolyn Proctor, age 79, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

 

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A graveside service will be held the same day, Monday, February 19th at 2:00...

Michael Lee Duling

Michael Lee Duling

Feb 14, 2024

Mr. Michael Lee Duling, age 47, of Adolphus, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Franklin, KY.

 

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A Memorial Service will be held the same day, Monday, February 26th at 2:00 PM.  Military honors will be given at the...