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Local Obituaries for Franklin, & Simpson County, KY

Jeffery Wayne Martin

Jeffery Wayne Martin

Nov 5, 2021

Mr. Jeffery Wayne Martin, age 52, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, November 5th, 2021 at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral...

David Wingo

David Wingo

Nov 1, 2021

Mr. Robert David Wingo, age 77, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, November 1st, 2021 at 6:54 AM at The Medical Center in Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 5th, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will continue on Saturday, November 6th, from 6:00 AM until...

Candace Ashley Smith

Candace Ashley Smith

Nov 1, 2021

Ms. Candace Ashley Smith, age 46, of Adolphus, KY, passed away on Monday, November 1st, 2021 at 3:30 AM at The Hospice House of Southern KY, in Bowling Green, KY.

Ms. Smith’s wishes were to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.

Candace was born on June 19th, 1975 in Baton Rouge, LA...

Dorthy Louise (Thornton)  O'Bryan

Dorthy Louise (Thornton) O'Bryan

Oct 31, 2021

Mrs. Dorthy O’Bryan, age 94, former resident of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 31st, 2021 at her residence, with her son in Nashville, TN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory in Franklin, KY.  A funeral mass will be held on Saturday November...

Roger Lyal Williams

Roger Lyal Williams

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Roger Williams, age 90, of Franklin, KY passed away on Friday, October 29th, 2021 at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  Visitation will continue on Monday, November 1st, 2021 from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Funeral services will be...

Tristian Scott Freeman

Tristian Scott Freeman

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Tristian Scott Freeman, age 21, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 28th, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will continue on Friday, October 29th from 6:00 AM...

Myra Jane Williams

Myra Jane Williams

Oct 27, 2021

Ms. Myra Williams, age 62, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 11:20 AM from complications attributable to Post-COVID Syndrome at The Hopkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Woodburn, KY.

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 30th, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  A Celebration of...

James Henry Evans, Sr.

James Henry Evans, Sr.

Oct 20, 2021

Mr. James Henry Evans, Sr, age 78 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory. Cremation was chosen.  No services are scheduled.

James was born August 15, 2021 in Pearisburg, VA to the late Samuel Marie Evan and the...

Melissa Diane Nichols

Melissa Diane Nichols

Oct 20, 2021

Ms. Melissa Diane Nichols, age 47, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 at 3:15 AM at her residence.

Services are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Cremation was chosen and services may be held at a later date.

Melissa was born on April 29, 1974 in Franklin, KY,...

Betty Jean (Devasher)  Fleming

Betty Jean (Devasher) Fleming

Oct 19, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Fleming, age 87, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 at 8:10 PM at her residence.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 5th, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 5th at 3:00 PM with burial...

Ryan Andrew Scott

Ryan Andrew Scott

Oct 16, 2021

Mr. Ryan Andrew Scott, age 32, of Franklin, KY passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home....

Joan (Grabruck)  Clark

Joan (Grabruck) Clark

Oct 16, 2021

Mrs. Joan Grabruck Clark, age 87, of Franklin, KY passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Cal Turner Nursing Home in Scottsville, KY.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 20th from 7:00 AM to funeral service time, at First Baptist Church, Franklin,...

Luther V. Eldridge

Luther V. Eldridge

Oct 9, 2021

Mr. Luther V. Eldridge, age 89, of Franklin, KY, passed away Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at 3:20 PM at his residence.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Luther’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are scheduled.

Luther was born February 2, 1932 in Logan Co., KY to the late Luther...

Jemma Neal Clark

Jemma Neal Clark

Oct 4, 2021

Jemma Neal Clark, age 15 months, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, October 4th, 2021 at the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 8th, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory and on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 from 8:00 AM to funeral service...

Robert Lee Huston

Robert Lee Huston

Oct 4, 2021

Mr. Robert Lee Huston, age 57, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, October 4th, 2021 at 3:01 PM at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Calling of friends will be on Friday, October 8th, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory and a Celebration of Life Service will be...

Belvin Arnold Crouch

Belvin Arnold Crouch

Oct 2, 2021

Mr. Belvin Crouch, age 62, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 at 8:52 PM at the Tristar Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green, KY.

Mr. Crouch's wishes were to be cremated.

Belvin was born on November 13th, 1958 in Frenchburg, KY to the late Arnold Bevin Crouch and the late Katherine Darlene...

C.C. Travelstead

C.C. Travelstead

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. “C.C.” Travelstead, age 90, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at 4:28 PM at his residence in Franklin, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, October 3rd, from 6 AM until funeral service time at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory....

Nettie Pinson Kummer

Nettie Pinson Kummer

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Nettie Pinson Kummer, age 93, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at the Oak Hill Assisted Living in Portland, TN.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Franklin, KY.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 3rd...

Deborah Sue (Brigance)  Sandlin

Deborah Sue (Brigance) Sandlin

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Deborah Sandlin, age 63, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at 4:26 AM at Hospice of Southern KY of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 1st, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, October 2nd, from 6 AM until funeral service time at Gilbert Funeral...

Shirley Ann (Kendall)  Johnson

Shirley Ann (Kendall) Johnson

Sep 22, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Johnson, age 76, of Oakland, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 at 8:53 AM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 24th, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Saturday, September 25th, from 6 AM until funeral service time at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory....

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