Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 28, 2023
Betty Ella (Gibson) Zahler, 91, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Tommy S. Gibson and Ruth M. (Colvin) Gibson-Ford, was born April 8th, 1931, in Taylor County and departed this life on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Betty professed her faith in Christ and was an active long-life member of First United Methodist Church on Main Street in Campbellsville. She was involved in United Methodist Women and Upper Right Sunday School Class. She was on honor roll of charter members for the National WWII Museum, supported St. Jude, the Taylor County SPCA, Brookside Cemetery, Mouth & Food Painting Artists, and Boys Town.
Betty worked for the City of Campbellsville for 20 plus years as the Administrative Assistance/Records Clerk for the Campbellsville Police Department whom she was better known as “The Colonel.” She received several awards throughout her time at the Police Department. They included several appreciation awards for her many years of dedicated service to the Campbellsville Police Department as well as being commissioned by Governor Paul E. Patton as Kentucky Colonel in 2003.
Betty was a force. She lit up every room, was a loyal friend, always made everyone laugh, loved working in her yard, always believed in giving back, and never met a stranger. She will be missed dearly by so many but what a blessing it was to have her.
Betty is survived by:
Three daughters: Beth Speer of West Palm Beach, Florida; Colette Jacks of Campbellsville; and Alice Fincher Snyder of Illinois.
Five grandchildren: Kay Cheney and her husband, Bryan, of West Palm Beach, Florida; Billy Thomas of Pensacola, Florida; Kailee Kelter and her husband, Kendall, of Charlottesville, Virginia; Allexsis Jacks of Charleston, South Carolina; and Stevie Jacks of Charleston, South Carolina.
One great-granddaughter: Addilynn McGrew of Charleston, South Carolina.
One brother: Tommy “Smoot” Gibson, Jr., and his wife, Verna, of Fort Myers, Florida.
Besides her parents, Betty is preceded in death by:
One son: Allen Speer.
One sister: Patsy (Gibson) Shippee.
Two brothers: Romulus Gibson and Omar Gibson.
One son-in-law: James Jacks (June 2020).
FUNERAL: Private graveside service for family only per Mrs. Betty wishes.
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, at 3pm EST at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Main Street in Campbellsville. Everyone welcome.
Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville in charge of all arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Brookside Cemetery Fund, St. Jude’s Children Hospital, or Taylor County SPCA and can 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. Betty Ella Zahler at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 19, 2023
Deborah Kaye Brown Wyland, 66, of Collierville, Tennessee, formerly of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Gordon Brown and Katherine Long Whalen, was born February 19th, 1956, in Clark County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, at her home in Collierville.
She professed her faith in Christ and was of Christian faith. Deborah loved family get-togethers, music, and dancing. Before retiring, she worked at Lowes for many, many years.
Survived by:
Four daughters: Melissa Katherine Bretz (Tammy Moran); Julie Elaine Asbury (Jeff Asbury); Rhonda Danience Gates (John Gates); and Tara Lynn Hoover.
Eleven grandchildren: Michael Logan Bretz, Jordan Allen Gates, Christin Renee Asbury, Brandon Caine Bretz, Roland James Underwood, Alexis Lynn Hoover, Destiny Amber Coffey, Xena Elizabeth Underwood, Tyler Cole Gates, and Stephen Lane Asbury.
Two sisters, two brothers, and several great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Deborah is preceded in death by:
One granddaughter: Jasmine Gabriell Garrett, February 2022.
Her former husband, Ronnie D. Hoover, March 2018.
VISITATION: Saturday, January 21st, 2023, from 11am-2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 2pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Bro. Raymond Holland will be officiating the service.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Deborah Kaye Wyland at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 8, 2023
Brenda Jo Helm, 80, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, daughter of the late Joe Helm and Jeffie Minor Helm was born February 9, 1942, in Taylor County and departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY.
She professed her faith in Christ and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by:
One Daughter: Donna Jean Redford of Elkhorn.
One Grandson: William Carr and wife, Rachel, of Elkhorn.
Two Great-Grandsons: Durden Carr and Augustus Carr of Elkhorn.
Four Sisters: Margret Helm and Linda Christerson, both of Louisville, Ann Root of Indiana, and Marica Cheatham and husband, Louie, of Lexington
Besides her parents, Ms. Helm was preceded in death by three sisters: Annetta Putman, Evelyn Graham, and Barbara Helm
VISITATION: Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Will be announced later.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Brenda Jo Helm at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 1, 2023
John Smothers, 56, of Lebanon, Kentucky, son of the late James Smothers and Eva Mae Mattingly was born January 22nd, 1966, in Marion County and departed this life on Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville.
John professed faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith. He was a former employee of US Chita Co Ltd in Lebanon. He had a passion for UK Basketball and loved collecting Matchbox cars and watching Star Wars with his family.
He is survived by:
One daughter: Tiffany Pickard and husband, Brian, of Campbellsville, KY.
One son: Nicholas Smothers of Bowling Green, KY.
Three grandchildren: Kennedy Pickard, Briley Pickard, and John Abel Pickard, all of Campbellsville.
Three sisters: Shirley Baird of Mt. Washington, Shelia Gill of Lexington, and Amy Burnside of Bardstown.
Also, a furry companion, Bootsie.
Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by:
Two brothers and one sister: James Terry Smothers, Ruth Anne Hagy, and Gary Lee Smothers.
One nephew: Joseph Robert Hagy.
VISITATION: Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, January 5th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.
Family request that expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and can 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. John Smothers at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Dec 30, 2022
Dustin Allen Burress, 39, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, son of Allen and Kecia Burress was born August 20, 1983, in Taylor County and departed this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2022.
Dustan professed faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg First Church of God. He was an employee of Murakami Manufacturing in Campbellsville. He was a graduate of Taylor County High School where he was active in Future Farmers of America. He was an avid fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals and Taylor County High School Cardinal Baseball.
Besides his parents he is survived by:
Three children: Isaac, Nathan, and Rylee Burress, all of Elkhorn.
One brother: Austin Burress of Elkhorn, KY.
One sister: Jessica Johnson and her husband, Joe, of Elkhorn.
Three nieces: Laura, Sarah, and Allie Jo Johnson, of Elkhorn.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bobby and Dorothy Burress and Jerry and Faye Burton.
One uncle: Rodney Burress.
Uncle and Aunt: Jerry and Sandra Davis.
One cousin: Matt Burress.
VISITATION: Monday, January 2nd, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial will follow in Callahan Cemetery.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Dustan Burress at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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