Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 28, 2025
Melissa Johnson Wise, 54, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Johnny Johnson and Susie Purdy Johnson was born May 15th, 1970 in Danville. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Melissa was a homemaker. She was a loving Nana. She loved to crochet. She enjoyed gardening and music. She was an animal lover. Melissa professed faith in Christ and was a Christian.
Melissa is survived by:
Two daughters: Marissa Humphress and her husband, Alexander, of Campbellsville; and Susie Reams of Liberty
Eight grandchildren: Jayden Neal; Alissa Neal; Tristan Neal; Isabel Humphress; Brooklyn Maupin; Katie Maupin; Chris Maupin; Cole Maupin, all of Campbellsville
Two great-grandchildren: Ashton Curry and Jackson Curry, both of Campbellsville
Her companion, Alan Westphal of Campbellsville
A host of other family and friends
FUNERAL: To honor Melissa’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a celebration of life at a later time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Melissa Johnson Wise at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 27, 2025
Rodger D. Williams, 80, of Campbellsville, son of the late David Williams and Eunice Stayton Williams was born July 28th, 1944 in Campbellsville. He departed this life on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at his home in Campbellsville.
Rodger united in marriage to Ms. Paulette Shipp on May 18th, 1963. She survives.
Rodger was a retired bus driver for the Taylor County School Systems. He served as a deputy sheriff serving under Sheriff John Shipp. He also worked in the family-owned business, Williams Furniture, in Elk Horn. Rodger served honorably in the United States Navy. Rodger professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Besides his wife, Rodger is survived by:
Two children: Michelle Leach and her husband, Brian, of Campbellsville; and Tony Williams of Campbellsville
One granddaughter, Brianne Mingey and her husband, Seth, of Rineyville
One great-granddaughter, Amory Brooke Mingey of Rineyville
A host of other family and friends
Rodger was preceded in death by:
One brother, Jerry Williams on October 8th, 2023
VISITATION: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Visitation will resume following the service.
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 Mr. Rodger Williams at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 27, 2025
James Perry Reams, 80, of Elizabethtown, son of the late William “Bo” Reams and Lois Andrews Reams was born February 14th, 1944 in Lamont, FL. He departed this life on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
Perry united in marriage to Ms. Jane Diana Wingate on November 12th, 1982. She survives.
Perry built custom homes for more than 30 years. He served his country honorably as a Green Beret in the Army Special Forces. Perry professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.
Besides his wife, Perry is survived by:
Two children: Keith Reams and his wife, Cindy, of San Diego, CA; and Jamie Reams of Monticello, Florida
Three stepchildren: Cindy Bunnell of Campbellsville; Diana Talley and her husband, Michael, of Elizabethtown; and William LaDue of Oviedo, Florida
Four grandchildren: Sarah Bunnell of Campbellsville; John Talley of Elizabethtown; Bobby Talley and his wife, Mary, of Irvington; and Marsha Talley of Elizabethtown
Two great-grandchildren: Alissa Talley of Irvington; and Kevin Talley of Irvington
Two sisters and two brothers: Annette Hughes and her husband, Dale, of Crawfordsville, FL; Paul Reams of Tallahassee, FL; Alan Reams and his wife, Paula, of Tallahassee, FL; and Vivian Hudson and her husband, Larry, of Carson City, NV
A host of other family and friends
Perry was preceded in death by:
One brother, Harvey Reams
One step-son, James LaDue
VISITATION: Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with entombment to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Pastor Dave Griesemer will be officiating.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. James Perry Reams at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 23, 2025
Mary Ruth McAllister, 91, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Wellington Marshall and Ruth Harper Marshall was born August 24th, 1933 in Carrollton, Ky. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at The Medical Center of Bowling Green.
Mary united in marriage to Mr. Raymond McAllister on March 14th, 1953. He preceded her in death on January 7th, 1979.
Mary professed faith in Christ and was attending Milltown Church in Columbia.
Mary is survived by:
One son, Kent McAllister, and his wife, Katie, of Campbellsville
Five grandchildren: Jonathon McAllister and his wife, Kyrie, of Olive Hill; Joseph McAllister of San Antonio, TX; Jennifer McAllister of LA; Collin McAllister and his wife, Kaitlin, of Athens, AL; and Erin Burton and her husband, Greg, of Houston, TX
Several great-grandchildren
Two brothers and one sister: Tom Marshall of Michigan; John Marshall of Cincinnati; and Lynn Romens of Louisville
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
Mary was preceded in death by:
One son, Donnie McAllister
One grandson, Lance McAllister
Three sisters and one brother: Pauline Parrish, Ruby Nell Stone, Patsy Ann Schmidt, and Nick Marshall
FUNERAL: To honor Ms. McAllister’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a memorial service at a later time. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Mary McAllister at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 21, 2025
David Kellner, 75, of Columbia, son of the late Clarance Henry Kellner and Lillian Almyra Kinch was born April 5th, 1949 in Catskill, New York, and departed this life on Monday, January 20th, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
David united in marriage to Ms. Noreen Heck on April 6th, 1985. She survives.
David served in the Navy. He worked as the superintendent of an Elderly Complex in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Besides his wife, David is survived by:
One son, Christopher Kellner, and his wife, Chrissy, of Indianapolis
One granddaughter, Pasha Kellner of Indianapolis
Two sisters and two brothers: Sherry Winkfield and her husband, Doug, of Mass; Mark Kellner; Alan Kellner; and Carol Kellner, all of Connecticut
Several nieces and nephews
A host of other family and friends
David was preceded in death by:
One daughter, Juliet Kellner Kidwell
One infant brother, Carl Kellner
FUNERAL: To honor Mr. Kellner’s wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be no public services at this time. Auberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. David Kellner at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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