Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 14, 2025
Bro. Lawrence Brockman Jr., 84, son of the late Lawrence “Pete” Brockman Sr. and Jessie Marcum Brockman was born on July 19th, 1940 in Campbellsville. A few years later, Ms. Betty Loy Brockman, 81, daughter of the late Anthus Loy Jr and Audrey Hazel Hovious Loy, was born on December 30th, 1943 in Adair County. Some years later, they met in school. Lawrence knew as soon as he saw her that he would marry her someday. On June 2nd, 1962, Lawrence and Betty united in marriage, beginning their 62-year love story.
Ms. Betty passed from this life on January 11th, 2025 and a short twenty-four hours later, Lawrence joined his love in their heavenly home on January 12th, 2025.
Both Lawrence and Betty worked at Fruit of the Loom; Betty for 27 years and Lawrence worked as the shipping supervisor for 39 years. After the factory closed, Betty went on to work as a teacher’s aide for the Taylor County School System. She enjoyed working with the children. She retired from there after several years. Lawrence was called to the ministry to serve the Lord after the factory closed. He spent 15 years serving several churches. Together, they loved to cheer on the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky Wildcats basketball. When they weren’t watching games together, Betty enjoyed reading and working seek and find puzzles. Lawrence enjoyed mowing the yard and working in his garden. They both professed faith in Christ and attended Spurlington Methodist Church. They both enjoyed serving their church.
Lawrence and Betty are survived by:
One Son, Mike Brockman and his wife, Cindy of Columbia
Two grandsons: Steven Keith Brockman and his wife, Kayla, of Campbellsville; and Michael Truman Brockman of Liberty
Two great-grandsons: Theodore Keith Brockman and Simon David Brockman, both of Campbellsville
Betty’s siblings: Juanita Antle and her husband, Dean, of Columbia; Ina Rooker and her husband, Roger, of Campbellsville; and Larry Loy and his wife, Darlene, of Campbellsville
Lawrence’s siblings: Mary Ola Perkins; and Donald Brockman and his wife, Wanda, all of Campbellsville
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
They were preceded in death by:
Two children: Kathy Diane Brockman in 1964 and Lonnie Dale Brockman in 2008
Betty’s brothers: Rev. James Harold Loy and Glendal Allen Loy
Lawrence’s sister, Ailene Hutchison
VISITATION: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Spurlington Methodist Church Cemetery. Bro. Gerard Flanagan and Bro. Robert Morris will be officiating.
PALLBEARERS: Terry Hutcherson, Donald Brockman, Steven Brockman, Ray Wells, Roger Rooker, Scott Cochran, and Chuck Loy
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and may be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Bro. Lawrence and Ms. Betty Brockman at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 8, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Krug, 92, of Knifley, son of the late Edgar Leroy Krug and Mattie Phillips was born October 5th, 1932 in Rantoul, IL, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Eddie united in marriage to Ms. Kay Carney on January 15th, 1972. She survives.
Eddie worked as a stone mason for many years and completed many projects in his career. Some of his notable local builds are the entrances to Campbellsville University and Hidden Meadows. He also worked on bridges and built the Central Plaza shopping center. He built the Knifley Fire Department and served as one of its founding members. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. Eddie served his country honorably in the Air Force. Eddie professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.
Besides his wife, Eddie is survived by:
Three children: Diana Lynn Stiles and her husband, Cary, of Campbellsville; Karen Denise Cook and her husband, Robert, of Texas; and Rochelle Krug Sizemore and her husband, Fred, of Danville
Special granddaughter, Makayla Grace Sizemore of Danville; and five more grandchildren: Keith Krug of Manvel, TX; Christina Stiles of Houston, TX; Michelle Stiles Davis and her husband, Will, of the country of Georgia; Chance Elliott and his wife, Jennifer, of Lake Jackson, TX; and Rylin Pratt of Houston, TX
One great-grandchild, Archie Spacek of Lake Jackson, TX
One brother and one sister: Ronnie Allen of Campbellsville; and Carol Lasko of Carroll, Ohio
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
Eddie was preceded in death by:
One son, Edward Anthony Krug on September 9th, 2012
VISITATION: Sunday, January 12th, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Monday, January 13th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Bro. Bryan Montgomery will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, the Wounded Warrior Project, or your favorite charity. These donations may be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Edward “Eddie” Krug at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Dec 23, 2024
Sonya Kay Mings Akin, 71, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ray Mings and Monteen Williams Mings was born May 31st, 1953 in Taylor County. She went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family.
Sonya united in marriage to her longtime sweetheart, Mr. Bruce Akin, in July of 2020, he survives.
Sonya retired from Clarcor after about 18 years of service after spending about 30 years at Fruit of the Loom. She loved the beach. Going to Church and Florida were her two favorite places to go. Sonya professed faith in Christ and she attended Feathersburg First Church of God.
Besides her husband, Sonya is survived by:
Two step-sons: Nathan Akin and his wife, Jacklyn, of Columbia; and Josh Akin and his wife, Sierra, of Campbellsville
Eight step-grandchildren
Two brothers and one sister: Daniel Mings, Manuel Mings, and Susie Carroll, all of Elkhorn
Daughter-in-law, Edna Akin of Somerset
Three nephews and five nieces
Her dog and best friend, Jazzy
A host of other family and friends
Sonya was preceded in death by:
Her step-son, Seth Akin
Her sister-in-law, Cindy Hughes
Her mother-in-law, Martha Cundiff
VISITATION: Thursday, December 26th, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 11:00 am at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery. Bro. Alex Cox will be officiating.
PALLBEARERS: Nathan Akin, Joshua Akin, Bobby Miller, Richie Carroll, Jeremy Mings, and Luke Mings
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River and may be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Sonya Akin at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Dec 22, 2024
Tom Berkowski, 60, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Richard Berkowski and Anne Wortchnig Berkowski was born April 18th, 1964 in Chicago, IL. He departed this life on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Tom professed faith in Christ and was a devout Christian. Tom was very involved in AA. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking.
Tom is survived by:
One son and two daughters: Tom Berkowski Jr. of Illinois; Angie Lotito and her husband, Anthony, of Illinois; and Alex Buchanan of Campbellsville
Six grandchildren: Emelia Buchanan of Campbellsville; Christopher Lotito; Ethan Lotito; Natalie Lotito; Marianna Berkowski; and Jonathan Berkowski, all of Illinois
One brother, Jim Berkowski of Campbellsville
A host of other family and friends
Tom was preceded in death by:
Two brothers: Ray Berkowski and Richard Berkowski, and one infant sister
FUNERAL: To honor Mr. Berkowski’s requests, cremation was chosen. There will be a celebration of life at a later time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in care of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Tom Berkowski at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Dec 6, 2024
Wanda Carol Bishop, 84, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Murrel Chappel and Mary Katherine Reed Chappel was born March 18th, 1940 in Knifley, and departed this life on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Wanda united in marriage to Mr. Everett Garnett Bishop on October 15th, 1958. He preceded her in death on May 7th, 2006.
Wanda loved her dogs. She enjoyed walking. Wanda professed faith in Christ and was a member of East Campbellsville Church of God.
Wanda is survived by:
Three children: Genean Lane and her husband, Barry; Shelly Bishop; and Barry Bishop and his wife, Rebecca, of Campbellsville
Seven grandchildren: Chris Pruyear and his wife, Andrea; Deena Collings; Sara Bolden and her husband, Ben; Heather Ferrell; Jared Reynolds and his wife, Evelyn; Shannon Gabehart and her husband, Travis; Chance Bishop and his wife Brittany, all of Campbellsville
18 great-grandchildren
One brother, Dean Chappel and his wife, Wilma, of Canton, IL
Two sisters-in-law: Mary Lois Powell of Campbellsville and Charlene Chappel of Colorado
A host of other family and friends
Wanda was preceded in death by:
Two brothers and one sister: W.F. Chappel, Fontella Tucker, and Terry Chappel
VISITATION: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at East Campbellsville Church of God.
VISITATION: Thursday, December 12th, 2024 from 8:00 am – 10:00 am at East Campbellsville Church of God.
FUNERAL: Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 10:00 am at East Campbellsville Church of God with burial to follow in Chappel Cemetery. Rev. Tom Carnahan will be officiating. Auberry Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to funeral expenses and may be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Wanda Bishop at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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