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Local Obituaries for Franklin, & Simpson County, KY

Darlene Jones

Darlene Jones

Nov 17, 2024

Mrs. Darlene Jones, age 79 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Oak Hill Senior Living in Portland, TN.

Her wishes were to be cremated. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. The memorial service will follow visitation at 1:00 PM at...

Roger Dean Coleman

Roger Dean Coleman

Nov 15, 2024

Mr. Roger Dean Coleman, age 68, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:07 AM at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from...

Andy Smith

Andy Smith

Nov 12, 2024

Mr. Scott Andrew "Andy" Smith, age 59, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Hospice House of Southern KY in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory and will continue on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 6:00 AM until...

Martha Dawn Ladd

Martha Dawn Ladd

Nov 7, 2024

Ms. Martha Ladd, age 68 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Hospice House of Southern KY in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will follow visitation at 2:00 PM at the funeral home, with...

Jolinda Lamb Eljaiek

Jolinda Lamb Eljaiek

Oct 25, 2024

Mrs. Jolinda Lamb Eljaiek, age 88, of Weston (Broward County), Florida, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at her residence.

Jolinda was born August 25, 1936 in Franklin, KY. She was the youngest daughter of the late Rudolph B. Lamb and the late Lassie (Trawick) Lamb. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Martha Perdue (Harold Perdue), Betsy Enders...

Joan Pearson

Joan Pearson

Oct 24, 2024

Mrs. Joan Pearson, age 83 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Hospice House of Southern KY in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will follow visitation at 2:00 PM with interment to follow in...

Thomas E. Gentry

Thomas E. Gentry

Oct 20, 2024

Mr. Thomas “Tom” E. Gentry, age 80, of Franklin, KY passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at his residence.

 Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 22, 2024 and from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday at the...

Michael Wayne Kitchens

Michael Wayne Kitchens

Oct 19, 2024

Mr. Michael Wayne Kitchens, age 63, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:10 PM at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY.

There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Longview General Baptist Church, 3405 US-62, Beaver Dam, KY 42320. Mr. Kitchens'...

Cora Wilma Boren

Cora Wilma Boren

Oct 16, 2024

Mrs. Cora Wilma Boren, age 95 of Franklin, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Colonial Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 18, 2024 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow visitation at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. There will...

Stephen Lane Stewart

Stephen Lane Stewart

Oct 15, 2024

Stephen Lane Stewart, 71 of Franklin, Kentucky, passed away on October 15, 2024 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. 

Mr. Stewart’s wishes were to be cremated with no services. 

He was born February 8, 1953, in Simpson County, Kentucky to the late Houston Lane Stewart and the late Mary Ida Randolph Stewart.

Steve is survived by two daughters, Allison Stewart Chmely...

Marilyn Jean Williamson

Marilyn Jean Williamson

Oct 14, 2024

 

Mrs. Marilyn Jean Williamson, age 82, of Franklin, KY passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Bowling Green Nursing & Rehab Center in Bowling Green, KY.

 Marilyn’s wishes were to be cremated. Services are private.

 Marilyn was born December 31, 1942 to the late Andrew Swetz and the late Margaret Swetz. She was the wife of the late Harry Williamson.

 She...

Wanda Markham Gentry

Wanda Markham Gentry

Oct 6, 2024

Wanda Markham Gentry left this humanly earth on the 6th day of October, 2024. To know Wanda was to love her.

She was survived by her devoted Husband of 62 years, William H. Gentry, her baby brother, Thomas Eddie Markham, her son, Jonathan Markham Gentry, her daughter, Laura Leigh ‘Missy’ Gentry, her one and only granddaughter, Amanda J. Gentry, and many...

Carol Ann Hines

Carol Ann Hines

Oct 6, 2024

Mrs. Carol Ann Hines, age 79, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at her residence.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services will...

Jerry Wayne Jones

Jerry Wayne Jones

Oct 3, 2024

It is with great sadness and regret that on October 3rd 2024, Jerry Wayne Jones went to be with the lord at the age of 77. Born on February 8th 1947 to the late Covis Jones and Hazel Boyd.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. A...

Shirley Patricia "Pat" Silverman

Shirley Patricia "Pat" Silverman

Oct 1, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Patricia "Pat" Silverman, age 84, of Tullahoma, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Hospice House of Southern KY in Bowling Green, KY.

Her wishes were to be cremated with no services.

She is survived by her husband, George E. Silverman, of Tullahoma, TN; one daughter, Lissa Nix; two grandchildren, Danielle Nix and Kelsey Nix; and one...

Jessica Wade Jackson

Jessica Wade Jackson

Sep 26, 2024

Ms. Jessica Wade Jackson, age 32, of Franklin, KY passed away on Thursday, September 26, at her residence in Franklin, KY.

Her wishes were to be cremated. There will be a visitation on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. 

Jessica was born on September 4, 1992 in Bowling Green, KY. She preceded...

Harold Dean Pearson

Harold Dean Pearson

Sep 24, 2024

Mr. Harold Dean Pearson, age 86, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Hospice House of Southern KY in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 29th, 2024 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held the same day, Sunday, September 29th at 2:00...

Rodney Craig Ellis

Rodney Craig Ellis

Sep 22, 2024

Mr. Rodney Craig Ellis, age 72, of Franklin, KY, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 7:52 AM at the Hospice House of Bowling Green, KY.

Rodney’s wishes were to be cremated. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. A Memorial Service will be held the same day,...

Billy Gordon Johns

Billy Gordon Johns

Sep 21, 2024

Mr. Billy Gordon Johns, age 84, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at 4:00 AM at the Hospice House of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 23rd, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held the same day, Monday, September 23rd at 3:00...

Charles Allen Tuttle

Charles Allen Tuttle

Sep 15, 2024

Mr. Charles Allen Tuttle, age 84, of Portland, TN went peacefully into the arms of God Sunday September 15, 2024

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 17, 2024 and from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM...

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