All Obituaries

Ricky Harris Age 66 passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1956 to the late Margie Marie and Jessie Lee Harris.  Visitation will be Friday May 19, 2023 at Elevated Missionary Baptist Church Franklin, Ky from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Funeral Service will be Saturday May 20, 2023 at Elevated Missionary Baptist Church Franklin, Ky at 1:00pm.    Burial will be at Shady Rest Cemetery Franklin, Ky

Joe Rico Alphonso Payne was born March 27, 1975 in Bowling Green, Ky to Mary Joyce Payne and the late Joe West. He departed from this life on Friday May 12, 2023. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age. Joe was a warm-hearted, kind and respectable person who always had a smile on his face. He loved joking around and having a good time. He also enjoyed listening to music and watching westerners. Joe leaves to cherish his memories his mother Mary Joyce Payne of Franklin, Ky. Two...

Betty Lynn Patterson was born October 12, 1951 in Simpson County Franklin, Ky to the late V. K an Alice Henry Watts Patterson. Betty was 1969 graduate of Franklin Simpson High School. Betty joined Elevated Baptist Church at an early age, where she was a faithful member under the leadership of Rev J. J Northington. She was an active member of the choir, the finance committee and an usher. Betty loved the lord and she loved church. Her working career began at Potter & Broomfield, Dana...

Carolyn Ann Doss Huddleston was born on January 1, 1949 to the late Murrell and Annie Mae Phillips Doss. She passed away on April 10, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  Visitation will be Saturday April 22, 2023 11:00AM to 1:00PM at Elevated Missionary Baptist Church Franklin, Ky Funeral Service will be Saturday April 22, 2023 at 1:00PM at Elevated Missionary Baptist Church Franklin, Ky Burial will be at Greenlawn Franklin, Ky

Deborah Jean Saxton was born on January 4th 1957 to the late Mary Louise and Edward Jean Senter. She was united in Holy matrimony to the late Archie E Saxton Sr. She enjoyed couponing, shopping and going to the library. Reading was her passion. She is preceded in death by her husband Archie E Saxton Sr, One Son; Archie E Saxton Jr, Three sister; Regina Dalcourt, Dorothy Renae Halliburton and Carol Lynn Senter. Deborah gained her wings late in the evening of April 2nd 2023. She leaves to...

Archie E Saxton Sr. of Portland, TN was born on April 10, 1958 to Benjamin Franklin Saxton and the late Cora Marie Saxton. He served in the United States Army and later became a truck driver. Archie united in Holy Matrimony to his lovely wife Deborah Jean Saxton. He loved Grilling, Riding his bicycle, watching sports. Archie will be long remembered by the family whom he cherished, the friends he adored and the many people whose lives he touched. Those links in the family chain...

On February 11, 2023, Brother David went to be with the Lord. David Dickerson was born on August 29, 1956, in Logan County, Kentucky. He was the son of Henry Dickerson and the late Betty Jo Dickerson. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Dickerson until his departure. He was preceded in death by his brother Henry Dickerson Jr. and one granddaughter. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Marilyn Dickerson (Russellville Kentucky), Four...

On January 30, 2023, Sister Lillian went home to be with Jesus. Lillian F. Wells was born on February 21, 1946 in Logan County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late James A. Grady and Susan M. Finch Grady. She was united in marriage to Roy G. Wells for 52 years until her departure. She was a member of Townsend Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as the Vice President of the Usher Board and also served as an Usher. She was the president of the Russellville-Logan County...

Cashandra Shirley of Bowling Green, Ky was born on November 6, 1983 to Noble Randolph and Wilma Gene Shirley. She is survived by her two sisters Allison Murray and LaDaya Edelen. One brother Tyson Garret, One daughter Jamiah Shirley and One son Major Shirley. She will be long remembered by the family she cherished, the friends she adored and the many people whose lives she touched. Visitation will be at the Franklin Funeral Directors Funeral Home Franklin, Ky on Saturday February...

Michael Wayne Carver of Franklin Kentucky was born on November 16, 1961, to the late Bud Carver Jr. and Mae West Carver. He was 61 years old. Michael was a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working on vehicles. He was preceded in death by one sister Peggy Ann Carver and two brothers James Carver and Sam Carver. Michael will be long remembered by the family whom he cherished, the friends he adored and the many people...