Obituaries

Jan 29, 2021

Mrs. Debbie Goodrum, age 68, of Franklin, KY passed away Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 3:22 PM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 1st, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 from 6:00 AM until funeral...

Jan 26, 2021

Mr. Leonard Thomas Grimes, age 62, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 at 10:05 PM at The Hopsice House in Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory.  Mr. Grimes’ wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Leonard was born on September 23, 1958 in...

Jan 25, 2021

Mrs. Olane Bray Owen, aka “Mommie O”, age 103, of Franklin, KY passed away Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at 4:31 AM at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory where visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Thursday, January 28, 2021.  Funeral services will by held at 1:00...

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Jerry M. Alderson, age 75, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Monday, January 18th, 2021 at 2:28 PM at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 21st, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will continue on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 from 6:00...

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Everett “Junior” White, Jr., age 88, of Franklin, KY, passed away Monday, January 18th, 2021 at 7:01 AM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 21st, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January...

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. Ortwin Moeckel, age 79, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Thursday, January 14th, 2021 at at 5:10 am at the Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehab Facility.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home Crematory, Franklin, KY.  Mr. Moeckel’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.

Ortwin was born on October 10, 1941 in...

Jan 13, 2021

On Wednesday January 13, 2021, Ronald Allen Tyree, dedicated husband and father passed away at age 77.

Ron was born on May, 31, 1943 in Franklin, KY to Allen and Beatrice Tyree. He resided in Franklin, Ky and was surrounded by friends and family through his difficult last days. Ronnie, as he was known to many family...

Jan 12, 2021

Mrs. Patsy Jean King, age 81, of Franklin, KY passed away Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at 7:38 PM at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  Mrs. King’s wishes were to be cremated.  There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Patsy...

Jan 4, 2021

Mrs. Sue Hammock, age 77, of Franklin, KY passed away Monday, January 4th, 2021 at 5:12 PM at The TriStar/Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.  There will be no services.  Mrs. Hammock chose cremation after visitation.

Jan 3, 2021

Mrs. Violet Byrd, age 68, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at 12:51 PM at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021...

Jan 1, 2021

Mr. James “Jimmy” Walter Kepley, age 67, of Portland, TN, passed away, Friday, January 1st, 2021 at 7:20 AM at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4th, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.  Funeral...

Dec 28, 2020

Ms. Carol Jean Bilbrey, age 77, of Franklin, KY passed away Monday, December 28th, 2020 at 9:30 AM at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 1st, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will be held on...

Dec 21, 2020

Mr. William Eicher, age 81, of Franklin, KY, passed away Monday, December 21st, 2020 at 3:50 AM at his residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin KY.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 from 6:00 AM until funeral...

Dec 17, 2020

Mr. Brent Kirby, age 78 of Franklin, KY, passed away Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at 9:34 PM at the Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, December 20th, 2020 and from 6:00 am until funeral service time Monday at...

Dec 16, 2020

Mrs. Martha Elinor Kincheloe Douglas, age 91, of Franklin, KY, passed away, Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 at 8:50 PM at Oak Hill Senior Living in Portland, TN.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  Due to COVID concerns, all services will be private.

Martha was born February 2, 1929 in Louisville,...

Dec 9, 2020

Mr. John Henry Brown, age 89, of Franklin, KY passed away Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 at 11:15 PM at the Medical Center of Scottsville, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, December 13th from 12:00 PM...

Dec 1, 2020

Mrs. Suzanne Sommers, age 77, of Franklin, KY passed away December 1st, 2020 at 5:43 AM at the Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehab in Franklin, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home.  Cremation was chosen, no services are scheduled.

Suzanne was born October 24, 1943 in Houston, TX to the late Maurice Davis...

Dec 1, 2020

Ms. Betty Jo Benshoff, age 35, of Franklin, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at 12:43 PM at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 4th at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY.

Betty was born February 19th, 1985, in...

Nov 29, 2020

Ms. Debbie K. Carver, age 57, of Portland, TN, passed away Sunday, November 29th, 2020 at 8:30 AM at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  A private graveside service will be held at Rocky Mound Cemetery in Westmoreland, TN.

Debbie was born on February 21st, 1963 in Franklin,...

Nov 28, 2020

Mr. Gary Woodward, age 64, of Franklin, KY, passed away Saturday, November 28th, 2020 at 12:37 AM at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.  Visitation will be held on Friday, December 4th, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church, 804 Church Street, Franklin, KY from 3:00...