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Mr. Dennis Wilbur Waid, age 62 of Franklin, died Saturday, September 4^th, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Tuesday at 2pm with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. A native of Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Neil Waid and Virginia Garapy Waid. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by 2 step grandchildren – Trevon and Heather O’Neil and 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Survivors include his wife – Sue Norris Waid of Franklin; 1 son – Jason Waid and wife Rhonda of Lewisburg, KY; 1 daughter – Ginny Coleman and husband Wayne of Franklin; 5 brothers – Larry and Joe Waid of Albany, KY, Bennie Waid of Burkesville, KY, Daniel Waid of Edmonton, KY and John Waid of Franklin; 2 grandchildren – Brandi Coleman and fiancé Cody Blair and Eric Coleman and fiancé Gennie Harris; 1 great grandson – Waylon Michael Blair. Visitation will begin at 5pm Monday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Ms. Tabatha Robinson, age 35 of Franklin, died Friday, August 20^th, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 27^th, at 1pm at Crafton Funeral Home. Rev. William Locke will officiate. A native Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dianne Robinson Samuels. She was strong willed and feisty. Even though she had been sick most of her life, she never gave up. She was an inspiration to those who knew and loved her. Survivors include her step father – William McKinnley Samuels and step mother Elizabeth Washington Samuels of Franklin; 5 step brothers – William Michael Samuels (Carolyn) and Richard Samuels both of Franklin, David Samuels (Nina) of Indianapolis, Michael Antonio Samuels of Springfield, Tennessee and Richard Washington of Nashville; 4 step sisters – Latosha Samuels of Springfield, Tennessee, Jerelene Samuels Odom and Teresa Samuels Bass (Charles) both of Franklin and Laquesha Washington of Nashville; 9 uncles – Darren Jackson (Alice) of Nashville and Donald Jackson (Mary), Michael, Virgil, and Larry Jackson all of Cincinnati, Ohio, Joseph Samuels (Earlie) of New York, Jimmy (Babel), Bobby (Patty), Kenneth (Teresa) Samuels all of Franklin, Leon Samuels of Bowling Green. She had three devoted and life long friends, Carlesha Robey of Franklin, Priscilla Smith of Lexington and Michelle Carter of Bowling Green and a host of step nieces and nephews and cousins. Visitation will begin at 11am Friday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mrs. Tisha Michelle Cantrell Vaughn, age 38 of Franklin, died Tuesday, August 17^th, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 1pm with Dr. C. Wyman Copass officiating. Burial will follow in the Cross Plains Cemetery in Cross Plains, Tennessee. A native of Simpson County, she was the daughter of Larry Cantrell and Vinnie Louise Evans both surviving in Franklin. She was a 1990 graduate of Franklin Simpson High School. Survivors include 1 daughter – Samantha Michelle Vaughn of Franklin; 2 sons – Danny Lee Vaughn, Jr. of Franklin and Nicholas Ryan Wims of Franklin; 1 brother – Geary Thomas Anglea of Franklin; 1 sister – Melissa Rena Epley of Franklin; 2 grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 1pm Friday and after 6am Saturday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mrs. Dorothy Darlene Moore, age 56 of Bowling Green, died Thursday, August 12^th at her residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1pm at the Pleasant View Church with burial to follow Thursday at 11am in the church cemetery. A native of Simpson County, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Downey and Agnes King Downey. She was a member of the Pleasant View Church. Survivors include 3 daughters – Sonia Downey of Bowling Green, Bennie Downey of Nashville and Melissa Thomas of Bowling Green; 4 sisters – Donna Grainger, Charlene Downey, Brenda Downey and Lisa Downey all of Franklin; 3 brothers – Emmett, Michael and James Downey all of Franklin; 11 grancdhilren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 11am Wednesday at Pleasant View Church.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mrs. Dorothy K. Johnson, age 84 of Franklin, died Saturday, August 14^th, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Monday at 1pm with Pastor Tom Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. A native of Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late William Kaphengst and Alene Minshall Kaphengst. She was preceded in death by her husband – Charles Leslie Johnson and a grandson – Lonnie Lawrence. Survivors include 6 daughters – Linda Lawrence and husband Lewis of Franklin, Mary Graves of Franklin, Alene Johnson of Franklin, Chris Weathersppon and husband Billy of Mt. Juliet, TN, Cindy Lamb and husband Leonard of Portland, TN and Charlotte Doss of Bowling Green; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 9pm Sunday and after 6am Monday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. Billy Jeff Cherry, age 86 of Franklin, died Wednesday, August 11^th, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11am at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church with Dr. David Dean officiating. Burial will follow in the Sulphur Spring Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Simpson County Honor Guard. A native of Simpson County, he was the son of the late Daniel Borthic Cherry and Nema Hatter Cherry. He was a member of Sulphur Spring Baptist Church, former member of the Sulphur Spring Cemetery Board, served 8 years on the Simpson County Board of Education, was the first chairman of the Simpson County Water District and served on the County Tax Appeal Board. Mr. Cherry was a World War II Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife – Ruth Potts Cherry. Survivors include 1 son – Dan Cherry and wife Denita of Louisville; 1 brother – Dr. Millard Ross Cherry of Nova Scotia, Canada; 3 grandchildren – Lauren, Jeffrey and Alex Cherry of Louisville. Visitation will begin at 3pm Friday at Crafton Funeral Home and at 10am Saturday at Sulphur Spring Baptist Church. Memorial gifts may be made to the Sulphur Spring Cemetery.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. Jerry Lee Phillips, age 62 of Franklin, died Tuesday, August 10^th, at the Rosewood Health Care in Bowling Green. Crafton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2pm in Restlawn Memorial Gardens with Bro. Eddie Toney officiating. A native of Simpson County, he was the son of the late Willis “Bill” Phillips and Hattie Smart Phillips. He was a mechanic at Rippy’s Auto Service and a Vietnam Navy veteran. Survivors include a son – Tony Phillips of Portland, TN; 1 daughter – Billie Estes and husband Brian of Franklin; 1 sister – Bertha Hopkins of Franklin and a brother – Wayne Phillips of Manchester, Tennessee; grandchildren – Tricia Phillips, Luke Phillips, Bree Estes and Brian Estes, Jr. There will be no visitation.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mrs. Sylvia Rose Dowell Stefanelli, age 97 of Allen County, died Monday, August 9^th, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Thursday at 11am with Bro. Harris Dean Overholt officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfield Cemetery in Sumner County Tennessee. A native of Allen County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Bolin Dowell and Julia Elizabeth Anthony. Mrs. Stefanelli attended Stony Point Methodist Church and was employed by Bentley’s Dime Store in Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband – Leo Stefanelli, brothers and sisters – Nellie D. Dowell Helmon and husband Archie Helmon, Cleo Anthony Dowell and wife Dorothy Angela Dowell, Byrd Dowell and Lee Dowell whose wife Sylvia Joyce Hood Dowell survives in Scottsville. Survivors include nieces and nephews – Rex Roger Helmon of Louisville, Lee Elliot Dowell, Jr. of Scottsville, Larry Michael Dowell and wife Martha of Austin, Texas; great nieces and nephews – Virginia Kay Gore Hollars and husband Miles of Scottsville, Debbie Lynn Gore Brown and husband David of Woodburn, Marcy Joe Gore Duncan and husband Greg of Franklin, Sharon Faye Gore Burks and husband Scott Burks of McCalla, Alabama, John Michael Gore of Woodburn, Patrick Dowell of Louisville and Sherie Chavez of New Mexico, Lee Dowell III and wife Mitz of Scottsville, Brian Lee Dowell, Benji Lee Dowell and Kendra Lee Dowell all of Scottsville; great great nieces and nephews – John Raymond Hollars and wife Patty of Scottsville, Misty Dawn Hollars of Scottsville, Aaron Gore of Woodburn, Morgan Chavez of New Mexico, Jennifer Dowell, Lily Dowell, Gwen Dowell and Luke Dowell all of Scottsville; great great great nieces and nephews – Carolyn Ann McGee of Scottsville and Michael Andrew Apple of Scottsville. Visitation will begin at 2pm Wednesday and after 6am Thursday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. Ron Duvall, Jr., age 49 of Franklin, died Saturday, August 7^th, at the Medical Center in Franklin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2pm at the Woodburn Baptist Church in Woodburn, KY. Cremation will follow the service. A native of Jefferson County Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ronald Eugene Duvall, Sr. and Vivian June Harley. He was a manager with the Equity Group of Kentucky. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky. Mr. Duvall was a member and deacon of the Woodburn Baptist Church Franklin Campus and a Franklin Simpson Band “Dad” for 8 years. Survivors include his wife – Kathy Wimbrow Duvall of Franklin; 2 daughters – Amanda and Ashley Duvall both of Franklin along with numerous Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Visitation will be from 2pm to 7pm Tuesday at Crafton Funeral Home and after 11am Wednesday at the Woodburn Baptist Church in Woodburn, KY. Memorial gifts may be made to the Education Fund for Amanda and Ashley Duvall in care of Regions Bank 117 West Cedar Street- Franklin, Kentucky 42134.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. Walter A. Grubba, Jr., age 67 of Franklin, died Sunday, August 8^th, at the Hospice Center in Bowling Green. The family is honoring his request for a private service. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Walter A. Grubba, Sr. and Dorothy Grubba Ream. He was a graduate of Lutheran High West in Detroit and attended Ferris State in Big Rapids, Michigan where he obtained an optician licenses and worked in the optical field until his retirement. He is survived by 2 sons – Walter A. Grubba, III and wife Susie of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Thomas Grubba and wife Jennifer of Hudsonville, Michigan; 1 daughter – Rhonda Carver and husband David of Franklin; 2 sisters – Shiny Haines and Muriel Romeos of Michigan along with several nieces; 6 grandchildren – Erika and Rachel Grubba of Michigan, Sunnie carver-Gregory and J.D. Carver of Franklin and Hunter and Parker Grubba of Michigan; 1 step great granddaughter – Madison Gregory of Franklin. There will be no visitation. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky or charity of choice.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. Willy Dee Draper, age 81 of Franklin, died Saturday, August 7^th, at the Medco Center in Franklin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Tuesday at 10am with Rev. David Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. A native of Simpson County, he was the son of the late Travis Kirk Draper and Linnie Oma Denning Draper. He was a retired employee of the Kendall Company, a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church and a Korean War Army veteran. Mr. Draper was preceded in death by 2 brothers – T. K. and Ray Draper and 1 sister – Mayzelle Jones. He is survived by his wife – Sue Perry Draper of Franklin; 3 children – Linda Brigance and husband David of Franklin, Larry Draper and wife Carol of Mitchellville, TN and Donna Hawkins and husband Mike of Mitchellville, TN; 2 step daughters – Nancy Crafton and husband Joe of Woodburn and Tammy Atwood and husband Kevin Litke of Tallahassee, Florida. Visitation will begin at 2pm Monday and after 6am Tuesday at Crafton Funeral Home. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. Mark Scott, age 54 of Franklin, died Friday, August 6^th, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Sunday at 2pm with Rev. Gordon Foltz officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. A native of Texas, he was the son of the late William G. Scott and Sandra Scott who survives in Gallatin, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter – Zoe Douglas. Survivors include his companion of 26 years – Diane Douglas of Franklin; 2 sons – Brian Douglas and wife Jennifer of York, PA and Jason Harris of Beaver Dam, KY.; 1 daughter – Karen Drummond and husband Rick of Celina, Texas; 3 granddaughters – Katelyn Drummond and Ava and Mya Douglas; 1 grandson – Will Drummond. Visitation will be from 11am until 2pm Sunday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mrs. Dorothy Thompson Pitts, age 82 of Franklin, died Thursday, August 5^th, at the Medco Center in Franklin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 2pm with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. A native of Simpson County, she was the daughter of the late Emory Perkins and Mary Bratton Perkins. She was retired from Potter & Brumfield, was a member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church and American Legion Post 62 Ladies Auxiliary and the AARP. She was a former member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club. She loved her family and friends and was always doing for others. She was an avid quilter all her life. Mrs. Pitts was preceded in death by a son – Jimmy Thompson, 1 sister – Sadie Barrett Gilbert and 1 brother – Roy Perkins along with her husbands – J.D. Thompson and Julian Pitts. Survivors include 2 sons – Jerry Thompson and wife Bonnie of Woodburn and Jeff Thompson and wife Janie of Franklin; 8 grandchildren – Dale Thompson of Bowling Green, Doug Thompson of Richmond, KY, Dana Thompson, Judy Reynolds, Angela Thompson, Amy Halverson, Rodney Thompson, Chris Gass all of Franklin; 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation will begin at 4pm Friday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mrs. Jeanetta Smith Mayes, age 71 of Auburn, died Wednesday, July 14^th, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 10am with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. A native of Barren County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Smith and Athalyne Payne Smith. She worked at Potter & Brumfield in Franklin and in the cafeteria at the Auburn Elementary School. Mrs. Mayes was a member of the Auburn Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother – Randy Smith. Survivors include her husband – Tommy B. Mayes of Auburn; 2 daughters – Jannesse Shoulders and husband Ross of Adairville, Jo Ann Buckley and husband Louis of Bowling Green; 1 son – Larry B. Mayes of Auburn; 1 sister – Deane Halladay of Nashville; 1 brother – Eugene Smith of Bowling Green; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and a special caregiver, Sandy Norris. Visitation will begin at 3pm Friday at Crafton Funeral Home. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mrs. Mayzelle Draper Jones, age 100 of Franklin, died Friday, July 9^th, at the Medical Center in Franklin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Sunday at 2pm with Bro. Richard Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. A native of Simpson County, she was the daughter of the late Travis Kirk Jones and Lennie Oma Denning Jones. She was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband – Carey G. Jones. Survivors include 5 sons – Jerry, Joe, Dan and Steve Jones all of Franklin, David Jones of Poller, Georgia; 1 brother – Dee Draper of Franklin; 14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation will begin at 11am Saturday and after 6am Sunday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. Harland “Dickie” Russell, age 67 of Franklin, died Wednesday, July 7^th, at the Medical Center in Franklin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 2pm with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Simpson County Honor Guard. A native of Simpson County, he was the son of the late Eugene Russell and Anna Lois Dinwiddie Russell. He had worked with Detroit Steel and was a retired truck driver. Mr. Russell was a Marine Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 62. Survivors include his wife – Barbara Perry Russell of Franklin; 1 daughter – Debora Nealy and husband Junior of Franklin; 1 son – Buddy Russell and his fiancé – Syleca Heck of Franklin; 2 brothers – Carl “Doddy” Russell and wife Margaret of Franklin and Granville Russell and wife Kathleen of Bowling Green; 1 sister – Bertha Livings and husband Jimmy of Bowling Green; grandsons – Justin Nealy and fiancé Samantha Joiner and Devin Nealy; Several Nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 11am Friday and after 6am Saturday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. Kenneth Ray Humes, age 53 of Franklin, died Monday, July 5^th, in Guthrie, Kentucky. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2pm in Greenlawn Cemetery. A native of Hartsville, TN, he was the son of the late Joe Clinton Humes and Maggie Adlene Reese Humes. Mr. Humes was preceded in death by 2 children – Sandy Lynn Humes and Kenneth Ray Humes, Jr. Survivors include his wife – Jennifer Raines Humes of Franklin; 1 son – Frank Ray Humes of Franklin; 2 brothers – Charles Humes of Hartsville, TN and Billy Joe Humes of Castilian Springs, TN; a half brother – Danny Joe Humes of Hartsville, TN. Visitation will begin at 10am Wednesday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book
Mr. J.D. Simmons, age 80 of Franklin, died Thursday, July 1^st, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 2pm with Bro. Dewayne Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in Sulphur Spring Cemetery. A native of Macon County Tennessee, he was the son of the late Leon Simmons and Edith Irene Miller Simmons. He was a farmer and a carpenter. Mr. Simmons was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers – Louie and Bruce Simmons and 1 sister – Ann Helmon, 2 nephews – Scotty Russell and Jeff Helmon and 2 great nephew s– Shane Sullivan and Wesley Russell. Survivors include his wife – Dorothy Russell Simmons of Franklin; 4 nieces – Deborah Simmons McGregor, Kathy Torres, Lisa Russell Cook and Tammie Helmon Gregory; 5 nephews – Bruce Simmons, Jr., Buddy Russell, Keith Russell, Patrick Helmon, and Ricky Simmons. Several great nieces and nephews including a special great niece – Rindi McGregor and her children, Shawn, Sydni, Lexi and Paige Holcomb and a special great nephew – Shadwick Simmons and his son Grant and several great great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:30pm to 9:00pm Friday and after 6am Saturday at Crafton Funeral Home.	click here to send condolences and/or sign guest book