Obituaries

 Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Franklin, & Simpson County, KY

Rickey Gene Alford

Rickey Gene Alford

Apr 14, 2025

Mr. Rickey Gene Alford, age 66 of Franklin, KY passed away on April 14, 2025 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with interment to follow in...

Lillian Nadine Huff

Lillian Nadine Huff

Apr 12, 2025

Mrs. Lillian Nadine Huff, age 87, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM at The Medical Center of Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM...

Charles Ray Williams

Charles Ray Williams

Apr 5, 2025

Mr. Charles Ray "Charlie Joe" Williams, age 66, of Lewisburg, TN, was called home on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM at The University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Funeral services will be held the same day,...

Wanda Mundy Gammons

Wanda Mundy Gammons

Apr 2, 2025

Mrs. Wanda Mundy Gammons, age 74, of Franklin, KY, passed away on April 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM at the Hospice House of Bowling Green, KY.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at 11am on April 26th at the Leon and Lassie Page center, located at 403 North College Street in Franklin, KY.

Wanda was born November 6, 1950...

Debra Fay Gregory

Debra Fay Gregory

Apr 1, 2025

Ms. Debra Fay Gregory, age 65, of Nashville, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at The Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Funeral services will be held the same day, Monday, April 7, 2025 at...

Shirley Ann Latham

Shirley Ann Latham

Mar 26, 2025

Ms. Shirley Ann Latham, age 69, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Shirley's wishes were to be cremated, services will be held at a later date.

Shirley was born on September, 8, 1955 in Hart County, KY to the late William “Willie” Hugh and the late Prudie...

Michael Dale Birdwhistell

Michael Dale Birdwhistell

Mar 20, 2025

Mr. Michael Dale Birdwhistell, age 78 of Franklin, KY passed away on March 20, 2025 at his nephew’s residence in Bowling Green, KY.

Michael’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Michael was born February 25, 1947 in Franklin, KY to the late Lewis Birdwhistell and the late Elizabeth Peffer Birdwhistell. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Bob...

Helen Louise Ferrell

Helen Louise Ferrell

Mar 19, 2025

Mrs. Helen Louise Ferrell passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2025 at her residence in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Funeral services will be held the same day, March 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory with...

Chance Malachi Cox

Chance Malachi Cox

Mar 18, 2025

Chance Malachi Cox, beloved infant, passed away on March 18, 2025 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 28, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Cremation will follow the service.

Chance was...

James "Buzz" Dillard

James "Buzz" Dillard

Mar 17, 2025

Mr. James “Buzz” Dillard, age 77 of Franklin, KY, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY surrounded by his loving family. He was unyielding in the face of a terminal illness. He exemplified strength with a rare and noble courage. Showcasing his resilience, uncommon valor, and his heroic fortitude.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until...

Noble C. "Kip" Caudill

Noble C. "Kip" Caudill

Mar 12, 2025

Noble C. Caudill, II affectionately known as Kip, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 12, 2025. He was born in Sumner County, Tennessee on August 17, 1940, where he resided most of his life. In his later years, he moved to Franklin, Kentucky, where he had a residence there, and where his father had been born in 1906....

Peggy Joyce Deweese Thompson

Peggy Joyce Deweese Thompson

Mar 11, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Joyce Deweese Thompson passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Visitation will continue on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Eastside...

William "Bill Daniel Catron, Sr.

William "Bill Daniel Catron, Sr.

Mar 9, 2025

Mr. William "Bill" Daniel Catron, Sr., of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his residence in Simpson County, KY.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Stevenson Church Cemetery, 1909 Stevenson Road, Franklin, KY.

Bill was born on March 13, 1960 in Harrodsburg, KY to the late Kenneth Earl Catron,...

Roy Dale Massey

Roy Dale Massey

Mar 7, 2025

Mr. Roy Dale Massey, age 68, of Franklin, KY entered into rest on Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home in Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will be held the same day, Monday, March 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM at...

Angela Gayle Brizendine

Angela Gayle Brizendine

Feb 27, 2025

Miss Angela Gayle Brizendine, age 64, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Cal Turner Rehab and Specialty Care Center in Scottsville, KY. 

A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Round Pond Church Cemetery, 250 Round Pond Church Road in Franklin, KY.

Angela was born on July 12, 1960...

Dr. Richard Lewis Towe

Dr. Richard Lewis Towe

Feb 26, 2025

Dr. Richard Lewis Towe, age 80, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, 804 Church Street in Franklin, KY. Funeral services will also be held on Saturday, March 1st at 2:00...

Cherie Meyer Moore

Cherie Meyer Moore

Feb 20, 2025

Cherie Meyer Moore, age 80, of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 7, 1944, in Evansville, IN, Cherie led a purposeful life, dedicated to caring for others both personally and professionally. She was a gentle soul with a calm spirit, known for being a steady source of strength and solace...

Linda Kay Norwood

Linda Kay Norwood

Feb 20, 2025

Mrs. Linda Kay Norwood, age 65, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Hospice House of Southern KY in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, 804 Church Street, Franklin, KY 42134. Visitation will continue on Monday, February 24, from 9:00...

Betty Lou Mast

Betty Lou Mast

Feb 14, 2025

Mrs. Betty Lou Hershberger Mast, age 89, a former resident of Logan County, KY passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 surrounded by her family in Simpson County, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Providence Mennonite Fellowship at 23 Doug Brazzell Rd Auburn,...

Peter Letcher Kaapcke

Peter Letcher Kaapcke

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. Peter Kaapcke, age 78 of Franklin, KY, passed away on February 13, 2025 at the Medical Center in Franklin, KY.

Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church 403 N. Main St Franklin, KY.

Peter was born on April 20, 1946 in Oakland, CA to the late Wallace Letcher Kaapcke and...