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Kevin Gilbert
Kevin Gilbert
Owner/Manager, Embalmer/Funeral Director, Pre-Need Specialist, Crematory Manager/Operator, Owner/Designer of Gilbert Monument Company
Kevin Gilbert
Owner/Manager, Embalmer/Funeral Director, Pre-Need Specialist, Crematory Manager/Operator, Owner/Designer of Gilbert Monument Company

Kevin is a native of Marion, KY (Crittenden Co.) but was born in Springfield, IL.  He is a 1991 graduate of Crittenden County High School and a 1993 graduate of Mid-American College of Science.  He began working in the funeral business at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY and Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock, IL.  Kevin is the Coroner of Simpson County.  He is a member of First Baptist Church, Franklin, KY.  Kevin is married to Kim Smith-Gilbert and they have 2 children, Brittanie McCoy, husband Will McCoy, and Alex Gilbert.  He has 2 granddaughters, Lennon McCoy and awaiting the second granddaughter in February 2024.  Kevin enjoys playing golf, boating, biking, traveling with Kim, and going to Tennessee Titans games with Alex.  


Kim Smith-Gilbert
Kim Smith-Gilbert
Co-Owner, Funeral Director and Pre-Need Specialist
Kim Smith-Gilbert
Co-Owner, Funeral Director and Pre-Need Specialist

Kim is a native of Orlinda, TN, but was born in Fort Campbell, KY.  She is a 1992 graduate of East Robertson High School.  She attended Vol-State Community College and was a 2007 graduate of Lindsay Institute of Cosmetology.  Kim is a member of First Baptist Church in Franklin, KY.  She is married to Kevin Gilbert and they have 2 children, Brittanie McCoy, husband, Will McCoy, and Alex Gilbert.  She has 2 granddaughters, Lennon McCoy and awaiting second granddaughter in February 2024.  Kim enjoys walking, biking, traveling with Kevin, finding new restaurants and spending time with Lennon and family.   

Alex Gilbert
Alex Gilbert
Apprentice Embalmer/Funeral Director, Licensed Crematory Operator
Alex Gilbert
Apprentice Embalmer/Funeral Director, Licensed Crematory Operator

Alex is a sixth generation funeral director and embalmer and is currently an undergraduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service where he is studying mortuary science.  In his time at Franklin Simpson High School he played baseball, basketball, and golf.  Alex graduated from Franklin Simpson High School in 2018 where he then went on to further his education at the University of Kentucky.  In the midst of his work there, he received his calling to follow in his fathers footsteps and carry on the Gilbert legacy by serving his hometown community in their times of need.  He is currently a deputy coroner for the Simpson County Coroner's Office and the primary operator of the Gilbert Crematory.  Alex is an avid Tennessee Titans fan; he enjoys catching every game at Nissan Stadium with his dad that he can.  In the warmer months, he enjoys golfing at the country club and spending time with his golden retriever, "Caddie".

Dean Canler
Dean Canler
Apprentice Embalmer/Funeral Director; Crematory Operator & Monument Sales & Design Specialist
Dean Canler
Apprentice Embalmer/Funeral Director; Crematory Operator & Monument Sales & Design Specialist

Dean has been part of our team since 2021.  He is currently an undergraduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service where he is studying to further his education in Mortuary Science to better serve our families.  Dean and his wife, Danielle, are both Franklin-Simpson born and raised.  Dean graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School in 2015.  He and Danielle have two children, Layne Austin and Dawson Rook, which are Dean's pride and joy.  Family is the most integral part of Dean's life.  Dean also has a diverse list of hobbies and activities that he likes to engage in with his free time - some of those are but not limited to: hunting, fishing, collecting duck decoys/waterfowl-taxidermy, kayaking, running, reading outdoor novels, farming for wildlife, planting trees, conservation projects, cooking, and shooting archery but ALL must start with a hot cup of black coffee...


"My family is everything to me and if you are in or out of our facility, I will treat you and your family as my own; I take a great deal of pride in serving you to the best of my ability.  I thoroughly enjoy personalizing your loved one's service here and to make your experience with our funeral home as comforting as I can."

Barbara Dillard
Barbara Dillard
Visitation assistant / Administrative Assistant
Barbara Dillard
Visitation assistant / Administrative Assistant

Barbara W. Dillard, Funeral & Visitation Assistant Barbara is a native of Simpson County and a 1961 graduate of Franklin-Simpson High School and attended South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College.


 She retired from the Simpson County Board of Education after 30 years as secretary of the Career and Tech Center. Barbara was also a cheerleading coach and served on the Jr. Miss/DYW Board for several years.Barbara is the proud Mother of her son, Steve Wilkins, who is deceased.


She is a member of Drakes Missionary Baptist Church, where   she taught Sunday School for several years. She began working as a part-time employee at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory in 2015. 


Barbara enjoys walking and spending time with her family and friends, especially her high school classmates.  


Through the loss of her son, Steve, Barbara has found it comforting to help others cope with their loss, as she knows first-hand what it is like to lose a loved one. She takes pride in being a shoulder to lean on and if nothing else, a good friend.       

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