Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 21, 2023
Carl Ford, Sr., 87, of Knifley, Kentucky, son of the late Rue Ford and Bertha May Callahan Ford was born July 11th, 1935, in Merrimac, Kentucky, and departed this life on Friday, February 17th, 2023, at his home in Knifley, Kentucky.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Carl was a welder and fabricator for many years. He owned Ford Custom Welding for over 35 years. He enjoyed working on Model A cars, woodworking, and landscaping. He was a member of the Model A and Hudson clubs and of the Moose Lodge.
Carl united in marriage to Ms. Carolyn Ann Kaufman on February 14th, 1992, who survives.
Besides his wife, Carl is survived by:
Three children: Cary Hendricks and husband, Bill, of Knifley; Carla Satterfield and husband, Chuck, of Louisville; and Carl Ford Jr., and wife, Kim, of Louisville
Two stepchildren: Kenetha Douglas of Louisville, and Zenda Stephenson of North Vernon, IN.
Ten grandchildren: Heather Allen of Louisville; Scott Underwood and wife, Kristin, of Mt. Washington; Camille Davis of North Vernon, IN; Kassie Hermann and husband, Chris, of Bullitt County; Kelly Underwood of Louisville; Tabitha Rutherford and husband, Tyler, of Bullitt County; Hunter Ford; Trevor Ford; Savannah Ford; and Lilly Ford, all of Louisville.
Twelve great-grandchildren.
Two brothers and three sisters: Eric Ford and wife, Jennifer; Galoris Hedgespeth and husband, Ralph; Gary Ford and wife, Pauline; Lana Ford, all of Campbellsville; and Shirley James of Indiana
Besides his parents, Mr. Ford was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters: Ruby McDonald, Rue Ford, Ray Ford, Daniel Ford, “Zip” Reese, Ena Hicks, Ina Humphress, Marsa Cox, Wilma Combs, and Anita Elmore.
VISITATION: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
Burial to follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River 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. Carl Ford at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Feb 2, 2023
Phillip Edward Elliott, 90, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, was born March 31st, 1932, in Anthony, Kansas, to the late Louis C. Elliott and Etta M. Stites Elliott, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Phillip professed his faith in Christ at an early age. He completed his education in Anthony, Kansas. Phillip served in the United States Army from 1953-1957, and then transferred to the Air Force and served from 1957-1977, as an electrical mechanic and missile trainer technician and then retired from the military. After retiring from the military, he worked as a maintenance technician for Anthony, Kansas.
He was a very talented person. He was a good carpenter and worked with woods making furniture and model trucks. He loved to hang out at Druthers’ talking to all his friends. His main job was being an “extraordinary grandpa.” He and his wife, Joan, moved to Campbellsville in 1998.
Phillip married the love of his life, Bethel Joan Dietz, on February 23rd, 1963, in Tucson, Arizona. She preceded him in death on January 4th, 2011.
Phillip is survived by:
One daughter: Terra Lackey of Campbellsville.
Two grandchildren: Stacey Florence and her husband, Joey, and Dylan Lackey and his wife, Susan, all of Campbellsville.
Nine great-grandchildren: Morgan Jewell-Austin and her husband, Taylor; Megan Jewell-Johns; Bryce Jewell and his wife, Cierria; Paisley Florence; Haley Lackey-Taylor and her husband, Coby; Kaitlyn Lackey; Jackson Lackey; Austin Herron; and Ali Herron, all of Campbellsville.
Seven great-great grandchildren.
Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
Besides his parents and wife, Phillip is preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: Charles Elliott, Norma Jean McKisseck, and Kathryn Herschberger.
He was also preceded in death by two sons-n-law: John M. Lackey and J. Craig Higgins.
VISITATION: Friday, February 3rd, 2023, from 10am-12:30pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, February 3rd, 2023, at 12:30 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
BURIAL: Friday, February 3rd, 2023, at 2pm EST at Lebanon National Cemetery in Lebanon, Kentucky, with full military honors.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY MAKE TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AND CAN BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.
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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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