Obituaries

 Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Franklin, & Simpson County, KY

Imogene "Jean" Hayes

Imogene "Jean" Hayes

Oct 15, 2008

A native of Logan Co., KY., she was the daughter of the late G.T. Barrett and the late Lola E. Barrett. She was preceded in death by a 2 Brothers Dr. James T. Hayes and George David Hayes and 1 Sister Mary Louise Hayes.

She is survived by Nieces and Nephews Marcus Hayes of TN., Marcie Hayes...

Virgil Wallace Kitchens

Virgil Wallace Kitchens

Oct 6, 2008

Mr. Virgil Wallace Kitchens, age 76, of Chicago, IL., formerly of Franklin, KY., died Monday, October 6, 2008 in Chicago, IL.

A native of Simpson Co., KY., he was the son of the late Clarence Virgil Kitchens and the late Ollie P. Woodall Kitchens. He is preceded in death by...

Rex Allen Gregory

Rex Allen Gregory

Oct 1, 2008

Mr. Rex Allen Gregory, age 57, of Franklin, KY., died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 7:30 A.M. at his residence.

A native of Simpson Co., Ky. he was the son of the late Woodrow Brownie Gregory and the late Zelma Newbold Gregory.

He is survived by 3 Sons: Randy Gregory and wife Selena, Steven...

Martha Louise Johnson

Martha Louise Johnson

Sep 25, 2008

Mrs. Martha Louise Johnson, age 86, of Franklin, KY.,died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 6:49 P.M. at the Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, KY.

A native of Robertson Co., Ky. she was the daughter of the late Claude Henderson and the late Mattie Groves Henderson.

She is survived by her husband Earl A. Johnson, 1...

James Ray Burnette

James Ray Burnette

Sep 24, 2008

James Ray Burnette, 91, of Franklin, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord and his heavenly family, Sept. 24, 2008, 1 :45 PM at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green , Kentucky .

Mr. Burnette was a native of Franklin and grew up in the Barnes Community. He graduated from high school in Franklin in...

Linda Sue Brown

Linda Sue Brown

Jan 1, 1970

Ms. Linda Sue Brown, age 76 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 in Franklin, KY.

The family has chosen cremation and there will be no service.

Linda was born on June 10, 1946 in Princeton, KY to the late Charles Hankins, Jr. and Artie C. (Blackwell) Hankins. She is also preceded...

Ashley Ann Brooke Loy

Ashley Ann Brooke Loy

Jan 1, 1970

Ashley Ann Brooke Loy, age 25 of Franklin, KY passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 in Woodburn, KY.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at Gilbert Funeral Home and...

Maxie Graves

Maxie Graves

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Maxie Graves, age 65, of Woodburn, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 4th , 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 11th , 2023 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 12:00...

Lorraine (Nesvarba)  Rhea

Lorraine (Nesvarba) Rhea

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Lorraine Nesvarba Rhea, age 86, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 2:23 AM at the Magnolia Village Care and Rehab facility in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral services will be held at...

Johnny Hale

Johnny Hale

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Johnny Hale, age 74, of Franklin, KY passed away on Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at 10:35 PM at the Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM Friday, October 21, 2022 and from 6:00 AM until service time Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Funeral...

Helen Maxine (Marlow)  Whitler

Helen Maxine (Marlow) Whitler

Jan 1, 1970

Helen Maxine Marlow Whitler (93), passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the White House Health Care Center.  She is survived by two daughters, Rachel Tugon (Pete) of Prospect, Kentucky, and Debbie Higginbotham (Rick) of Franklin, Kentucky.  She also has three granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.

Maxine was born on June 9, 1929 in Fordsville, Kentucky, to...

Evelina Lulabelle (Williamson)  Wims

Evelina Lulabelle (Williamson) Wims

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Evelina Lulabelle Williamson Wims, age 90, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 10:10 PM at the Medical Center in Franklin, KY.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, cremation and private family burial were chosen.

Evelina was born February 12, 1932 in Sumner Co., TN to...

James Alwin "Jim" Rohrs

James Alwin "Jim" Rohrs

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. James Alwin “Jim” Rohrs, age 73 of Franklin, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 1:15 PM at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 17th, 2021 from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  Graveside service will be held on Friday at 1:00...

Kathy Jeannette (Lucas)  Nichols

Kathy Jeannette (Lucas) Nichols

Jan 1, 1970

Ms. Kathy Jeanette Nichols, age 53, of Scottsville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 6th, 2021 at 12:05 PM at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 PM at Reeder Cemetery on Hack Brown Road in Simpson County.  Ms. Nichols wishes were to...

Nannie Margaret (Gregory)  King

Nannie Margaret (Gregory) King

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Nannie Margaret King, age 89, of Franklin, KY, passed away Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at 11:55 PM at the Oak Hill Senior Living in Portland, TN.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will be held from11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Saturday, January 30th, 2021.  Funeral service will be held...

Eric Logan Webb

Eric Logan Webb

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Eric Logan Webb, age 23, of Franklin, KY, passed away Saturday, January 9th, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY.   Visitation will continue on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 from 6:00 AM until funeral...

Edith Mai (Wheeler)  Blaylock

Edith Mai (Wheeler) Blaylock

Jan 1, 1970

Mrs. Edith Wheeler Blaylock, age 84, of Franklin, KY, passed away Friday, January 1st, 2021 at 10:05 PM at her residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin KY.  Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4th, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, January...

Russell Earl Byrum

Russell Earl Byrum

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Russell Earl Byrum, beloved husband of 51 years, to Susan “Diane” Byrum died Thursday November 5, 2020 in Tennessee, surrounded by his family. Mr. Byrum was 75 years of age.

Born June 16, 1945, in Franklin, Kentucky, son of the late Henry Luther and Rebecca Elizabeth (Jones). A Vietnam War veteran and recipient of the Purple...

Darwayne Bailey Ramsey

Darwayne Bailey Ramsey

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Darwayne Ramsey, age 83, of Adairville, KY, passed away Friday, June 5th, 2020, at 8:13 PM at the Logan Memorial Hospital in Russellville, KY.

Visitation will be on Monday, June 8th, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 from 6:00 AM until 12:30 PM.  A graveside service will...

Billy Gosnell

Billy Gosnell

Jan 1, 1970

Mr. Billy Gosnell, age 82, of Franklin, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 5th, 2020 at 8:04 AM at his residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home.  Billy’s wishes were to be cremated and services are to be private.

Billy was born on December 23rd, 1937 in Franklin, KY, to the late Lester...