All Obituaries

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...

Jonathan Wesley Townsend was born to Shelly L. Townsend and the late Troy F. Townsend on August 29th, 1996 in Davidson County, Nashville Tennessee. Jonathan graduated from Logan County High School in 2015. He was baptized at Star of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under his late Great Grandfather, Rev. George Lee Clemons Sr. He later became a member of Bridge Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he served in the choir. He was a free spirit and a joy to be around. Jonathan enjoyed...

Morris Barker Jr of Greensboro, NC was born on Saturday July 29, 1939 to the Union of Morris Barker and Bennie Mae Taylor in Adairville, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Agnes Downey of Franklin, Ky.  Pete, as he was known by many married Bird Ella Holland on June 7, 1958. After, 35 years of marriage, Bird Ella (Birdie) preceded Pete in death on May 5, 1993. They have six children Larry Barker (Nashville, TN), Roger Barker (Ellen) of Peoria, AZ, Bennie Newby (Ray)...

James N Gamble age 74 of Franklin Ky passed away on December 31st 2022 at the Medical Center of Bowling Green Ky. He was a native of the Simpson County area. He was the son of the late James Henry Gamble and Sophia Bryant. He is survived by his wife Patricia Gamble of Franklin Ky, Two sisters Patricia Woodard (Franklin Ky) Beverly Sutton(William) of Bowling Green Ky, Two brothers Ricky Bryant (Suzie) and Rayburn Bryant both of Bowling Green Ky. Visitation will be Friday January 6, 2023 at...

Nancy Hampton of Franklin, Ky Age 70 was born on July 27, 1952 to the late James Poynter and Mary Jane Hampton. She is survived by her two children Nikita Hampton (Clarksville, TN), Damon Hampton (Louisville, Ky), One sister Sharon Hatfield (Louisville, Ky), two brothers Leon and Ralph Goodnight (Franklin, Ky) and a host of Family and Friends. Visitation will be Saturday December 3, 2022 at Greater Taylor Chapel A.M.E Franklin, Ky from 11:00AM to 1:00PM with the Memorial service to follow...

Shirley Horne of Franklin, Ky Age 76 was born on November 9, 1946 to the late James "Puddin" Horne and Annabelle Robey Horne . She is survived by one daughter Nancy Rochelle Long (Franklin, Ky), Two Grandchildren Tiara Nichelle Long and Earl W. Long Jr (Franklin, Ky), Two Great Grandchildren Tamauri J. Ellis and Tariya Fugate (Franklin, Ky) and a host of Friends.   Visitation will be at Alpha Missionary Baptist Church Franklin, Ky on Tuesday November 15, 2022 from...

Yulandera Frierson of Franklin, Ky was born on October 8, 1963 to the late Grace Lilian Dye. She is survived by four children Jeremy, Latoya, Shaniqua and Lateasha Frierson (Franklin, Ky), one brother Eric Dye (Portland, Tn), one sister Tontia Mason (Gallatin, Tn), five grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a quiet reserved woman but she would help anyone the best she could.  Memorial Service will be Saturday November 5, 2022 at 10:00AM at the Franklin...

Mother Juanita McKinney of Franklin, Ky was born December 2, 1923 to the late Samuel Doss and Roxie Beulah Woodard Doss. She is proceeded in death by her Husband William B. McKinney (Bill). She is survived by her two children Daughter Alma J. McKinney and Son William McKinney Jr  (Auburn, Ky), Two loving Sister-in-laws Maggie L. McKinney and Mary McKinney. A host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is a member of Fairview Baptist Church Springfield,...