LINDA JOYCE WINFREY

Posted by on Nov 1, 2021

Linda Joyce Winfrey, 68, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ben Rafferty and Mary Helen Whited Rafferty was born April 4th, 1953, in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, October 31st, 2021, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple. Linda retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville where she was a seamstress.  She loved the simple life of watching tv and the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

Survived by one son:  Harold Wayne Hardin of Campbellsville.

Four grandchildren:  Patrick Hardin and his wife, Mary, of Russell Springs, KY; Wesley Hardin and his wife, Cassie, of Russell Springs, KY; Tyler Hardin and his fiancé, Brooklyn Kay of Russell Springs, KY; and Christin Lackey and husband, Cody, of Warsaw, Indiana.

Five great-grandchildren:  Elijah Hardin, Maddie Hardin, Kyleigh Hardin, Ayden Hardin and Kensley Hardin, all of Russell Springs, KY, and Braxton Lackey of Warsaw, Indiana.

Two sisters:  Juanita Ford and her husband, Donnie of Campbellsville, KY, and Mary Nell Cox of Campbellsville, KY.

One sister-in-law:  Betty Rafferty of Campbellsville, KY.

One brother-in-law:  Ronald Fitzgerald of Cheyenne, WY.

Special niece:  Kymberli Fitzgerald.

Special friend:  Beverly Sue Cox.

Along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Besides her parents, Ms. Winfrey is preceded in death by:

One son:  Michael Todd Hardin on August 01, 2013.

One brother:  Carroll Rafferty.

One sister: Barbara Fitzgerald.

Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for memorials to be made to Gideons Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

The funeral service for Ms. Linda Joyce Winfrey will be held privately on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Auberry Funeral Home.  There will be no public visitation.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Linda Joyce Winfrey at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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VICTOR SHOFNER OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 28, 2021

Victor Wayne Shofner, 55, of New Hope, KY, son of the late Rev. Ray Victor Shofner and Edith Catherine Caulk Shofner, was born September 17th, 1966, in Jefferson County and departed this life on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, at Norton’s Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky.

He professed his faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.  Victor was a jack of all trades and loved to be everyone’s handyman to build or fix anything that was laid in front of him. He loved to farm and had a passion for hunting and fishing. Always by his side was his loyal Australian shepherd, Siann. He loved his mother’s pink knock out rose bush that he dug up and replanted at his home so he could enjoy it. His favorite moments were spent with his boys and his grand babies.

Survived by three sons:  Zachary Shofner and his wife, Caiti, of Louisville, Kentucky; Joshua Shofner and his wife, Vanity, of Campbellsville, Kentucky; and Ray Shofner of Clarkson, Kentucky.

Four grandchildren:  Reid Shofner of Louisville; Vivyan Shofner of Campbellsville; Truman Shofner of Campbellsville; and Rhett Shofner of Louisville.

Three brothers and three sisters:  J.E. Shofner and wife, Linda, of Florida; Dorothy Shofner of Ekron, Kentucky; Billy Shofner and his wife, Donna, of New Hope, Kentucky; Tena Crump of Mt. Washington; David Shofner and his wife, Betty, of Shepherdsville; and Mary Chrisler and her husband, Roy, of Bardstown.

His significant other:  Stephanie Smith of New Hope, Kentucky.

Besides his parents Mr. Shofner is preceded in death by one sister:  Brenda Shofner.

VISITATION:  Monday, November 1st, 2021, from 10am EST-1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Monday, November 1st, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Otter Creek Cemetery.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Victor Wayne Shofner at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

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SHARON GAIL FOLEY RICE OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 14, 2021

Sharon Gail Foley Rice, 72, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Leo Foley and Edna Long Foley was born on October 28th, 1948, and departed this life in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.  Sharon went to college and was an art major but later raised three loving sons and became a homemaker.

Survived by three sons: James Rice, Andy Rice and Joey Rice, all of Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Three brothers: Arnold Foley of Campbellsville; Jerry Foley of Greensburg; and Donnie Foley and his wife Debbie of Campbellsville.

One sister: Georgia Bowen of Campbellsville.

VISITATION: Monday, October 18th, 2021, from 11am-1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Monday, October 18th, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Sharon Gail Foley Rice at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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EARL EDWARD BEAMS OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 14, 2021

Earl Edward Beams, 82, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Everett Edward Beams and Gladys Marie Allen, was born April 14th, 1939, in Taylor County and departed this life on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, at his home.

He professed his faith in Christ and attended Grace Mission Church. Earl was a retired purchasing agent at Campbellsville Industries and an Army Veteran.

He united in marriage to Shirley Ann Beams on June 1st, 1963, and she preceded him in death on March 8th, 2017.

Survived by two loving children: Marie Dudley of Campbellsville; Steve Beams and wife Rhonda Beams of Campbellsville.

Six grandchildren: Megan Marie Dudley of Burlington; Cameron Dudley of Burlington; Alyssa Dudley of Campbellsville; Ashley Burton and her husband, Rodney of Columbia; Daniel Beams of Campbellsville; and Brenna Lenz and her husband, Andy of Campbellsville.

Six great grandchildren: Camden Dudley of Campbellsville; Ethan Burton, Audra Burton, and Asher Burton, all of Columbia; Easton Beams of Campbellsville; and Macy Lenz of Campbellsville.

Besides his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by:

Three sisters: Veda Bowen, Frances Skaggs, and Anna Marilyn Beams

One brother: Junior Allan Beams.

Pallbearers:  Daniel Beams, Rodney Burton, Andy Lenz, Mickey Sapp, Ryan Abrell, and Cameron Dudley.

VISITATION: Saturday, October 16th, 2021, from 10:00am-2:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at 2:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Bro. Larry Harrah will be officiating the service.

Burial to follow in Beams Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy please take the form of donations to Alzheimer’s Foundation 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. Earl Edward Beams at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

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MITCHELL CLAYTON SEABORNE OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 14, 2021

Mitchell Clayton Seaborne, 79, of Speck Ridge Community was born in Taylor County on November 5th, 1941, to the late Coakley D. Seaborne and Vernie Mae Williams Seaborne of the Speck Community of Taylor County Kentucky and departed this life on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, at his home in Taylor County.

He professed his faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.

Mitchell is survived by his wife, Maureen Gribbins Seaborne and mother of his children, who were united in marriage March 12th, 1971. They have one daughter Kathy Jo England and husband Wes of Campbellsville and one son Wesley Clayton Seaborne of Campbellsville.

Survived by one sister: Phyllis (Roland) Fennell of Shepherdsville.

Two brothers:  Norman Seaborne and Coakley Seaborne Jr., both of Campbellsville.

Four grandchildren: Dalton Adkins and Dakota Slone, both of Campbellsville; Drake Seaborne and Lilly Seaborne, of Hart County.

Four step granddaughters: Ashley Crain and husband, Brad; Shelby Burton and husband, Chase, Hannah England, and  Tiffany Lamer and husband Nicky, all of Campbellsville.

Besides his parents Mitchell is proceeded in death by:

Three brothers David Seaborne, Paul Seaborne (both died in infancy), and Phillip Seaborne.

Two sisters: Mildred (Travis) Giles and Becky Seaborne Brown.

Mitchell graduated from Taylor County in 1960 and had attended Speck School for primary. He joined the navy in 1960 for a 4-year enlistment. Mitchell worked at Ford Motor, GE, Ingersoll Ran, owned and operated the Bean Pot Restaurant, ran Taylor County Stockyard Restaurant, and his final beloved job as a member of the State Highway Department where he loved to mow and ran the salt trucks in winter. He retired after 25 years of working for the State Highway Department.

He was a lover of history and aspired earlier to be a history professor, he loved a slick mowed yard, was also an avid UK Basketball fan, coach of many local youth sports of girls and boys, he was in the democratic party and loved his children and grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Harold Gribbins, Drake Seaborne, Dakota Slone, Wes England, Dalton Adkins, and Nicholas Lamer.

Honorary Pallbearers: Norman Seaborne, Coakley Seaborne Jr, Bernie Mings, and Jerry Tucker.

VISITATION: October 15th, 2021, from 10:00-1:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: October 15th, 2021, at 1:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Bro. Richie Carroll will be officiating the service.

Burial to follow at Tallow Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for expressions of sympathy please take the form of donations to Alzheimer’s Foundation 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. Mitchell Seaborne at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

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