Franklin High School Alumni Obituaries

Barbara Ann Bailey, 87 of Connellsville died on Saturday January 3, 2026 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on June 29, 1938 in Mount Pleasant a daughter of the late William and Mabel Hunter Frund. Barbara Ann was a 1956 graduate of the former Hurst High School. She had a pas...

Judith S. Rabold (Reels) of Bowling Green, KY passed away on January 12, 2026. Judy was a daughter of the late Herman J. Reels and Joyce Katherine Carter Reels of Bowling Green, KY. Her late siblings include two brothers Jack Reels of Bowling Green, KY and David Reels of Franklin, KY and two sisters...

Alice Erlene Englebright, age 90, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 2, 2026, at Clarendale in Bellevue, Tennessee. Alice was born on April 27, 1935, in Wayne County, Illinois to the late Frederick R. Clark and Emma Faye (Odell) Clark. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death b...

Lois Jane Smith Rust 97 of Jacksonville Illinois died Wednesday December 17 2025 at The Pointe in Jacksonville. She was born July 6 1928 to LeRoy Thomas and Hattie Belle Scott Smith in Jacksonville. Lois married Paul Oliver Rust on July 24 1949 at Central Christian Church in Jacksonville they were m...

Shirley M. Hainds of Jacksonville IL passed to her eternal home on October 27th 2025 at the age of 76. She was born February 1st 1949 in Macomb to Leon J. and Frances M. Alexander Davis. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years Ronald L. Hainds. Together they had three children ...

Judith Elaine Judy Scott Woolfolk 81 of Franklin Illinois died Thursday November 27 2025 at her home. She was born June 16 1944 in Jacksonville the daughter of Edward and Inez Houston Scott. Judy married Michael L. Mick Woolfolk on September 25 1966 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Jackso...

Eldred Robert Gene Bob Whitsell 82 of Slack Hollow Rd. passed away Wednesday August 13th 2025 at UPMC Cole Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. Born November 3rd 1943 in Wellsville he was a son of Robert George and Hester Latten Whitsell. On November 18th 1966 in the brides family home on Sl...

Geraldine K. Phillips was born June 9 1976 to James Mitchell and Linda Phillips in Chicago Illinois. Geri grew up in Altgeld Gardens Community and attended George Washington Carver Elementary School. As a member of the Altgeld Gardens All Stars Drum Corp. She marched as a Flag Girl for several years...

Dean M. Gable 73 of Jacobus PA passed away on December 9 2025. He was born on December 31 1951 in York PA to the late Ralph W. E. and Verna L. Gladfelter Gable. He is survived by his devoted wife Vonnie his daughter Sherrie L. Walker his granddaughter Bryn A. Walker his sister Sandy Peterson and man...

Gerald Joseph Salem, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at St. Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 2, 1951, in Chicago, IL, the son of John and Marie (née Orlando) Salemi. Gerald dedicat...

Memorial services for Marilyn Overby will be conducted 1100 AM Tuesday December 9 2025 at Plentywood Lutheran Church. A luncheon will immediately follow the service with interment at Plentywood Memorial Cemetery following the reception. Marilyn C. Overby 88 of Plentywood died at Sheridan Memorial Nu...

Barbara Anne Crohn was born March 20 1933 in Plentywood Montana to parents Henry J. and Ingeborg B. Knudsen Crohn of the VolmerDagmar community. She was the oldest of three children. She grew up on the Crohn ranch. Barbara attended Franklin Elementary School and graduated from Medicine Lake High Sch...

Danny Kay Best, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones, while being cared for at  New Hanover Regional Medical Center.A native of Warsaw, NC, and a graduate of James Kenan High School, Danny was a resident of Faison for over 40 years. He wa...

William H. Reynolds was called home on Sunday October 19 2025 at the age of 88 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin Tennessee. He was born on January 9 1937 to the parents of Reuben and Zelma Roberts Reynolds in Williamson County Tennessee. Forever cherishing his memory will be his devoted wife ...

The life of Dr. Gloria Harrison Reese came to an end on Monday September 29 2025 at the age of 78 at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee. Gloria was born on September 16 1947 in Williamson County Tennessee to the parents of Jonas Harrison and Helen Ruth Gosey. She leaves to ...

Samuel Joseph "Joey" Harris passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday November 30th at the age of 64. A graduate of Bishop Byrne High School and Christian Brothers University always CBC to him Joey went on to serve the United States in the Air Force stationed in Germany and Saudi Arabia. Upon ...

Judy Lynn Baker Watson 82 of Paxton passed away peacefully at home on December 27 2025 surrounded by her family. Up until the end Judy maintained her kindness beauty strength love of family and friends. Judy was born June 25 1943 at Lake View Hospital Danville IL the daughter of June Ellen Weathers ...

In the fullest sense of the word Dad was a healer. He lived a life shaped by servicesteady generous and purposeful. Leadership as he understood it began with humility influence came from example rather than authority. That belief was a compass for his life. To those who knew him well Dad was simply ...

The family will receive friends from 1130 a.m. 1200 p.m. Saturday November 1 2025 at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church 3554 Horsepasture Price Road Ridgeway VA. with the "Celebration of Life will beginning at 1200 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday Oct...

And the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ after you have suffered a little while Thurman Bernard Daye was born on Monday February 21st 1949 in Seaboard North Carolina to the late Thomas and Addie Cornelia Foriest Daye. The second oldest of eight children Thurman was affe...

Angela "Angie" Denise Koch was born in Washington, Missouri on June 14, 1957, to Richard Griffin and Arla Griffin (nee' Roloff). She passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Washington, Missouri at the age of 68.Angie grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School in 1975. Follow...

Guinevere Ann "Guin" Yoest (nee' Moore) was born February 28, 1947 in Hermann, MO to Howard and Violet (nee' Rulle) Moore. Surrounded by her loving family, Guin passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Washington, MO at the age of 78 years.Guin grew up in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Southwest ...

Timothy Patrick Mulligan died peacefully in his home in Labadie, MO on January 13, 2026. Timothy, 78 years old, was a resident of Oakland, Arkansas and St. Louis.He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Mulligan and Theodora (Nisiankas) Mulligan and his sister Mary Elizabeth Mulligan.He is sur...

Franklin Lester Drew 92 of Fair Bluff NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 19 2025. Lester was born on August 41933in DufordSC to the late Robert and Golda Drew.He grew up on his family farm and after graduating high school began working for a shipyard inNorfolk Virginia.Sh...

Richard Hamilton Nettles was born in Philadelphia PA on Tuesday August 22 1939 to the late Jeanette Burton and John Wesley Nettles. After his mother transitioned at a very young age Richard was sent to live with his Aunt Ella Ponce de Leon in Brooklyn NY. The closeknit relationships he formed with h...

Billy C. Vinson age 92 went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 26 2025 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon Missouri. He was born on March 9 1933 in rural Love County Oklahoma to James Earl and Elta Mae Meeks Vinson. Throughout his lifetime he was proud to proclaim himself from Oklaho...

Robert G. Lemay, “Bob”July 22, 1933 – January 12, 2026Robert G. Lemay, “Bob”, 92, of Rio Verde AZ, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born in Lawrence MA on July 22, 1933, the youngest son of Norbert “Joe” and Mary Anne “Annie” (Bouchard) Lemay. He spent his early years in La...

Allegra Rose (Cooper) Matthews, born on February 20, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by love and family.Allegra was the daughter of the late Beverly “Belle” Woodford and John Earl Cooper and was lovingly raised by her devoted grandparents...

Dennis W. Sneed 71 of Christopher IL passed away unexpectedly on November 21 2025 at his home with his wife Candice Sneed by his side. Dennis was born June 16 1954 and was the son of William and Shirley Tennison. He married Candice D. Carlton in June 13 1988. Dennis was preceded in death by his fath...

Rev. James Harold Cottle Sr. 92 of Benton passed away Tuesday December 23 2025 at the Deaconess Hospital in Marion IL. Mr. Cottle was born in Kenbridge Virginia on June 8 1933 the son of William Harvey Garnett McGinnis Cottle. He married Beatrice Sharpton on June 11 1955 in Cullman Alabama in her m...