Obituaries

Jan 10, 2018

Kenneth Ralph Metcalf, age 81 of Franklin, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 5:30 PM at Hospice House in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 13, 2018, with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin.

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Jan 9, 2018

Mr. Donal Colin Green, age 75 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 4:13 AM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 13, 2018 with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in...

Jan 8, 2018

Kate Coates Jones, age 45, passed away Monday January 8, 2018 at 5:06am at her residence in Portland, OR with her partner Rodney at her side.  Kate chose cremation and a Service of Celebration of her life will be held at 6:00pm Tuesday January 16th at Franklin First United Methodist Church.

Kate was born February 5th 1972...

Jan 7, 2018

Mrs. Anna Rose Coker, age 84 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 5:43 PM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY.

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Jan 3, 2018

Mrs. Bobbie Marie Reneau Groves, age 57 of Cumberland Furnace, TN., entered into rest Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 6, 2018 with burial to follow in the Sulphur Spring Cemetery in Simpson Co., KY.

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Dec 23, 2017

Bettie June Thrasher, 82, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY where she had lived for the past four years.

Bettie June Thrasher was born June 2, 1935 in Portland, Tennessee the daughter of Sam and Ruby Eldridge. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Jackson Thrasher on September 8th, 1957...

Dec 15, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Pais Darnell, age 77,  died December 15, 2017 at Greenwood Nursing & Rehab,

Bowling Green, KY of multiple health issues.  Burial of her ashes was with her immediate family at Elmwood Cemetery, Springfield, TN.  Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY was in charge of arrangements.  She previously resided at Lewis Assisted Living, Franklin, KY. The family...

Dec 13, 2017

Harry Stanford Gossett passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Leland Gossett, his mother, Mary Stanford Gossett, sister Sarah Gossett Tracey, sister Mary Ann Gossett Breedlove, and son Harry Stanford Gossett, Jr.

He is survived by his wife,Nancy Dowdy Gossett, daughter-in-law, LuAnn Gossett, son, Gregory Lloyd Gossett, son,...

Dec 12, 2017

Mrs. Betty Ruth Gregory, age 74 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 11:54 AM at the Medical Center in Franklin, KY.

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

A native of Simpson Co., KY., she was the daughter of the...

Dec 9, 2017

Mrs. Maribeth Jane Green, age 73 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:40 AM at the Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 13, 2017 with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in...

Dec 6, 2017

Mrs. Melva Lynn Smith, age 76 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 6:43 PM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home.  A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Middleton Baptist Church in Franklin, KY.  ...

Dec 5, 2017

Mrs. Charlotte Coursey, age 59 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 10:51 AM at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 8, 2017 with burial to follow in the Woodburn Cemetery in Woodburn, KY.

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Dec 4, 2017

Mrs. Regina Elaine Lamont, age 57 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Monday, December 4, 2017 at 9:47 AM at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM the Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY.

Mrs. Lamonte was born September 4,...

Dec 2, 2017

Lila Jean Harlan Drake, age 91, formerly of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 11:00 PM at the Bowling Green Nursing & Rehab in Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where a Memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, December 9, 2017.  Cremation was chosen.  A...

Dec 2, 2017

Mrs. Rebecca Jane Gautier, age 86 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 9:11 AM at the Auburn Nursing Facility in Auburn, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, December 4, 2017 with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in...

Nov 27, 2017

Doris Delene Forshee Burysek, who was adept at bringing comfort to whomever entered her home, died Monday in Louisville, Ky. surrounded by family.

The 75-year-old was a passionate force when it came to family, friends and those who needed an uplifting spirit most. As those who knew her best remarked this weekend, Burysek was a woman with...

Nov 23, 2017

Mr. Robert “Mickey” Brady, age 73 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 7:32 PM the Franklin-Simpson Nursing and Rehab Facility in Franklin, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 27, 2017 with burial to follow in the Sulphur...

Nov 22, 2017

Mr. Alvis Rhea, age 92 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 9:25 PM at his residence surrounded by his family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2017 with burial to follow in the Sulphur Spring Cemetery in Simpson...

Nov 20, 2017

Mr. Ronnie Minnicks, age 67 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Monday, November 20, 2017 at 9:00 PM the Greenview Regional Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, November 24, 2017 with burial to follow in the Providence Cemetery...

Nov 18, 2017

Mr. Benny Johnson, age 81 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:48 AM the Medical Center in Franklin, KY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 20, 2017 with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY....