Gilbert Funeral Home

Mrs. Elizabeth Herndon Chisholm, age 92, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 9:04 AM at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at funeral home with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY Elizabeth was born January 28, 1930 in Franklin, KY, to the late William Boyce Herndon and the Ida Carlton (Walton) Herndon. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Charles E. Chisholm and a brother, William Boyce Herndon, Jr She is survived by 2 children, Bruce Chisholm (Mary Jane) of Owensboro, KY,...

Dr. Alfonso "Willie" Velasquez Wilwayco, age 91 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 4 - 7 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church, 403 North Main Street in Franklin, KY with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. No visitation will be held before the Funeral Mass. The family is requesting that masks be worn during visitation and at the Funeral Mass. Alfonso was born on February...

Mr. Thomas Clinton "T.C." Willis, age 93 of Franklin, KY passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, interment followed in Greenlawn Cemetery with military rights given by the Simpson County Honor Guard. T.C. was born on March 9, 1928 in Ferguson, KY to the late Claude "Boss" Willis and the late Vara (Atwood) Willis. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Floy Groves. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Denton (Grainger) Willis; 3 children, Van Thomas Willis (Kathy) of New Albany, IN,...

Beloved mother, grandmother, Soprano and Professor of 30 years, Elizabeth Volkman, went to her Heavenly home on February 5, 2022. Beth's love for Jesus was an essential part of her life and she openly mentored and guided many music students and colleagues to faith over her lifetime. As a young woman she grew up in Wichita, Kansas and went to the University of Colorado to study music performance. She obtained her master's degree at Juilliard School of Music, launching her professional singing career in the opera houses of Europe, and working in Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Hannover, Vienna, Geneva, Zurich, Amsterdam, Rome, Nice, Bordeaux, Brussels and more. This training led her to The...

Mrs. Dorothy Dawson Henderson, age 85, died Jan. 31, 2022 at Auburn Health Care. The former South Union resident was born on April 12, 1936 in Franklin, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Allie Dawson and the late Maude Dawson Perkins of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Henderson, of South Union, and her sister, Elizabeth Groves, of Franklin. She is survived by her son, Jeff Holman (Lisa), of Bowling Green; her daughter, Connie Holman of Lexington; her daughter, Cindy Holman Massey, of Birmingham, Ala.; two grandsons, Caine Gossett (Stephanie) of Bowling Green and Cash Holman of Nashville, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Jennifer Massey of Birmingham, Ala.; two...

Mr. Jimmy Johnson, age 69, of Oakland, KY passed away on January 20, 2022 at 11:40 PM at The Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 6:00 am until funeral service time at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, KY. Jimmy was born on July 27, 1952 in Louisville, KY to the late Maurice Johnson and the late, Eula Mae (Groseclose) Johnson. He is the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Kendall) Johnson. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittany...

Mrs. Anne Smith Austin, age 89, of Franklin, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Hopkins Center at Woodburn, KY. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 23 at Franklin First Baptist Church, Franklin, KY. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Franklin First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. Attendees are respectfully requested to wear a mask at visitation and services. Anne was born on October 23, 1932 in Franklin, KY to the late Mary Wade Smith and the late Notley Graham Smith of Franklin. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Bill...

Sharon Lea Harris, 83, passed away on December 17, 2021 at her home in Franklin, KY. Sherri was born in the St. Louis area and had lived in Franklin for the past 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Zimmerman, a sister Joy Bernard, a brother John Zimmerman (Ann), and a stepson Jeff Harris (Anna). Sherri's faith was always very strong. She was an active member of the First Methodist Church in Franklin and enjoyed participating in the Chancel Choir and Handbells. She was quick to laugh, loved music, and was a life-long learner. Sherri is survived by her husband of 32 years Gene Harris and two daughters Laura Reilly of Seattle and Jennifer Porteous (Matt)...

Mrs. Julia Katherine (Doyel) Blackburn, age 89, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at the Hopkins Center, in Woodburn, KY. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Franklin, KY. Visitation will continue on Friday, December 3rd from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3rd at 1:00 PM with burial to follow in Plano Cemetery, 600 Plano Richpond Road, in Bowling Green, KY. Katherine was born on October 16th, 1932 in Warren County, KY to the late Elder William Scott "W.S." Doyel, and the late Hazel Alice (Long) Doyel. She is also preceded in death by an...

Mrs. Madaline Swann Hammer, age 98, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 25th, 2021 at 11:50 AM at The Medical Center in Franklin, KY. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29th, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory and on Tuesday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. A graveside service will be held, after the funeral service, at 12:30 PM at Cave City Cemetery, located at the end of Old Bardstown Road in Cave City, KY. Madaline was born March 4, 1923, in Tompkinsville, KY to the late Henry Bernice Swann and the late Nell Gillenwater...

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, KY. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. ***FAMILY IS REQUESTING VISITORS TO WEAR MASKS.**** Joan was born on June 27, 1934 in Pineville, KY to the late Walter and Hazel (VanBever) Grabruck. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, Ronald Grabruck and Ryan...

Mrs. Linda Moody, age 80, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM at her residence. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 6:00 AM until funeral service time at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM with burial to follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. Linda was born on January 10, 1941 in Simpson County, KY to the late Cordell Gann and the late Mary Ellen Blewett Gann. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Creek. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Carl Moody; 2 children, Jeff...

Mr. James Allen Manning, age 90 of Franklin, KY, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 1:30 AM at his residence. He was born on March 28, 1931 in Bowling Green, KY to his parents, Will Paul Manning and Thelma Dobbs Manning. A graduate of College High School, Bowling Green, KY and Lain Institute, Evansville, IN. He served in the United States Army stationed in Korea. An active member of First Baptist Church, Franklin, KY. Along with his parents, brothers Kenneth Manning, Paul Manning, Jr. and Robert (Bid) Manning are deceased. He is survived by his wife, Gail Houchens Manning; 4 daughters, Diane Hawkins (Tom), Kathy Poston (Scott), Julie Griffin (Denny) and Sarah Adams (Craig)...

Ms. Barbara Ann Cline, age 77, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Monday, August 30th, 2021 at 3:13 AM at the TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. THE FAMILY HAS REQUESTED ANYONE ATTENDING SERVICES TO WEAR MASKS. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, September 3rd from 6:00 AM until funeral service time at Franklin Church of Christ, 700 South Main Street, Franklin, KY. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3rd at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. Affectionally known as Baba to family and friends, Barbara was born on May 5th, 1944 in Franklin, KY to the late Carl...

Sue Francis King, aged 89, died peacefully in her sleep at Oak Hill Senior Living on August 28, 2021. Born on June 5, 1932 in Franklin, KY, Sue was the daughter of Frank and Sue Ellis Link Baird. She graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School where in 1950, she was the class Valedictorian and the recipient of both the R.H. Moore Loving Cup and the Bethel Medal, two of the highest awards for a graduating senior. After earning an associate's degree at Bowling Green Business University, Sue worked as a bookkeeper/secretary at Farmers Elevator Company and later owned the Lane-King Chevrolet-Pontiac dealership for over 30 years with her husband John T. King, Jr., (Chug). Sue lived a rich...

Mrs. Betty Raines, age 69, of Franklin, KY, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at her residence. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 27th, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Saturday, August 28th from 6:00 AM until funeral service time at First Baptist Church, Franklin, KY. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at First Baptist Church, Franklin, KY with burial to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. Betty was born in Glasgow, KY and moved to Franklin, KY in 1966. She was the daughter of the late Willie R. Ogles and Judy Yates Landrum. She is survived by her husband, John D. Raines; two sons, Paul Raines (Abby) of...

Mrs. Viola Drake, age 90, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at 10:35 PM at Arcadia Senior Living in Bowling Green, KY. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory. A graveside memorial service will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY. Viola was born March 5, 1931 in Simpson Co., KY to the late Carl Reuben Morgan and the late Grace Farley Morgan. She was the wife of the late Ernest Drake and was preceded in death by her son Phil A. Drake, DMD. She is survived by a granddaughter, Lauren Moe (Geoffrey) of Bowling Green, KY, a great granddaughter,...

Mr. Daniel W. Joiner, age 66, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 at 12:26 PM at the Commonwealth Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 23rd, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, August 24th from 6:00 AM to funeral service time at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Franklin, KY. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 PM with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, KY. Daniel was born on January 24th, 1955 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Walton Joiner and the late Mary Vier Joiner. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Wimpee and a nephew, William "Will" Wimpee. He...

Mr. Donald Lee "Don" Drake, age 71, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at 10:04 PM at the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY. Don was born on July 9th, 1950 in Glasgow, KY to the late Robert Drake and the late Jean (Meador) Drake. He is also preceded in death by a son, Eric Drake; his mother-in-law, Frances Collins and father-in-law, William Collins. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sandra Collins Drake; 1 son, Ben Drake (Joanna) of Franklin, KY; 1 grandson, Bennett Lee Drake; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Larry & Donna Dixon; niece & nephew, Amy Dixon (Paul) Munch & Brandon (Emma) Dixon; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Randy...

Mr. Mark Lane, age 58, of Cross Plains, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 5:00 PM at The Franklin Church of Christ, 700 South Main Street Franklin, KY with burial to follow in Cross Plains UMC Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are to be made to the Taylor Christian Camp or the Dawson Project c/o Franklin Church of Christ, 700 South Main Street, Franklin, KY. 42134. Mark was born on August 29, 1962 in Nashville, TN to the late Ray Shelton Lane and the late Laverne (Hudgins) Yates. He is also...

Mrs. Judy Gray Lamb Monroe, age 76, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 21st at 11:00 AM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Franklin, KY with burial to follow at Sulphur Spring Cemetery in Simpson County. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 20th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, July 21st from 6:00 AM until funeral service time on Wednesday. Judy was born on November 16, 1944 in Franklin, KY to the late Jesse Gray and Eleanor Goosetree Lamb. She was a wonderful wife to Arthur "Sonny" Monroe for 59 years, a loving mother to her 3 children, Danny Monroe ( Jamy) of Savannah, Georgia,...