Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 21, 2024
Marie Adele Caldwell, 74, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late James Hamilton “Ham” Spalding and Majorie Sniffen Spalding was born April 21st, 1949, in Lebanon, Kentucky, and departed this life on January 19th, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville.
She united in marriage to Mr. Charlie Caldwell on March 18th, 1992. He preceded her in death on September 11th, 2023.
Marie retired from Central Kentucky Head Start after 30 plus years of service and traveled all across the U.S. to support families and children. She served as Head Start Coordinator and grant reviewer, making many wonderful friends who shared her passion. She enjoyed raising horses, Boston Terriers, and making jewelry, but her greatest love was spending countless hours visiting with her family and friends. Those who knew Marie knew that she was a giving heart to all who walked through her door. Marie professed strong faith in Christ her Lord and was of Catholic faith.
Marie is survived by:
Three daughters: Tina Cruse and her significant other, Calvin, of Columbia; Shannon Bailey and her husband, Chris, of Pekin, Indiana; and Cathy Grubbs and her husband, Lenn, of Hodgenville
Five grandchildren: Jackie Tennyson and her significant other, Cody Stephens, of Hodgenville; Taylor Cruse of Glasgow; Ashlen Grubbs of Lexington; Evan Grubbs of Hodgenville; and Raylee Grubbs of Hodgenville
Two great-grandchildren: Paisley Tennyson and Levi Tennyson of Hodgenville
Three brothers: Hammy Spalding and his wife, Kathy, of St. Joe; Pat Spalding and his wife, Edna, of St. Joe; and Sammy Spalding and his wife, Joyce, of St. Joe
Two step-sisters: Mary Kennedy Newcomb of St. Joe; and Suzie Daniels and her husband, Leo, of St. Joe
One sister-in-law, Grace Spalding of St. Joe
Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends
Marie was preceded in death by:
Her step-mother, Cokie Spalding
Two brothers: Ricky Spalding and Gabriel “Guber” Spalding
VISITATION: Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, January 25th, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to funeral expenses which 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. Marie Caldwell at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 20, 2024
Margaret Louise “Peggy” Bladen, 90, of Bradfordsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Roy Elmer Ridgeway Sr and Mazie Elizabeth Jenkins Bladen was born August 11th, 1933, in Beltsville, Maryland, and departed this life on January 16th, 2024 at Grandview Nursing Home in Campbellsville.
Peggy united in marriage to Mr. David Franklin Bladen, Sr on September 4th, 1948. He preceded her in death on February 3rd, 1986.
Peggy professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. She loved to go out dancing. She enjoyed listening to country music.
Peggy is survived by:
Two daughters: Diane Burger and her husband, Dennis, of Campbellsville; and Pam Templer of Denton, MD
Two daughters-in-law: Dorothy Bladen of Campbellsville; and Mary Simpson of Campbellsville
Eight grandchildren
Sixteen great-grandchildren
Eight great-great-grandchildren
Her long-time companion, James Hanna of Bradfordsville
Three brothers: Roy Ridgeway, Jr of North Carolina; Harry Ridgeway and his wife, Mary Ann, of Laurel, MD; and Gene Ridgeway and his wife, Rosey, of Huningtown MD
A host of other relatives and friends
Besides her husband, Peggy was preceded in death by:
Her son, David Bladen, Jr on June 17th, 2021
One sister, Mazie Elizabeth Jerome on October 14th, 2019
VISITATION: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Bladen Family Cemetery.
PALLBEARERS: Frank Bladen, David Bladen, Russel Bladen, Johnny Downs, Bud Rigsbee, Dakota Rigsbee, and Josh Brady
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Margaret Louise “Peggy” Bladen at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 20, 2024
Linda Faye Hughes, 64, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Orville J. Hughes and Margie Gilpin Hughes was born February 25th, 1959, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on January 19th, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Linda was the caretaker for her parents. She loved watching movies and cooking. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Church of the Nazarene.
Linda is survived by:
One sister and one brother: Charlene Gabbert of Campbellsville; and Andy Hughes and his wife, Becky, of Westfield, IN
Two nephews and one niece: David Gabbert and his wife, Jessica, of Campbellsville; Chelsea Fraizer and her husband, Seth, of Westfield, IN; and Graham Hughes and his wife, Megan, of Lebanon, IN
Three great nephews and one great niece: Zachary Gabbert; Evan Gabbert, both of Campbellsville; Beckett Fraizer; and Sutton Fraizer, both of Westfield, IN
A host of other relatives and friends
VISITATION: Monday, January 22nd, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at the mausoleum at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
FUNERAL: Monday, January 22nd, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the mausoleum at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Rev. Dr. Andy Hughes will be officiating. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and American Cancer Society 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 Ms. Linda Faye Hughes at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 15, 2024
Walter Duane “Lightening” Followell, 76, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Dewey Hamilton Followell and Nellie Gladys Paris Followell was born August 3rd, 1947, in Marion County, KY, and departed this life on January 13th, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Duane united in marriage to Ms. Shirley Lee Coomer on October 5th, 1974. She survives.
He worked at Parker Kalon for many years. He enjoyed farming and tractors. He loved watching rodeos. Duane professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Besides his wife, Duane is survived by:
Brothers and sisters-in-law: Wayne Coomer and his wife, Jane, of Campbellsville; Mary Burton and her husband, Dwight, of Columbia; and Sharon Buckman, and her husband, Joe, of Campbellsville
Four nephews: Michael and his wife, Lisa; Chris Buckman; Joey Buckman and his wife, Nicole, all of Campbellsville, and Connor Burton of Columbia
A host of other relatives and friends
Duane was preceded in death by:
Three sisters: Katherine Followell, Grover Sue Followell, and Linda Louise Followell
VISITATION: Monday, January 15th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
PALLBEARERS: Joe Buckman, Wayne Coomer, Dwight Burton, Michael Burton, Connor Burton, Chris Buckman, and Joey Buckman
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Walter Duane “Lightening” Followell at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 9, 2024
Greg Druin, 62, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of Mildred Hughes Druin and the late Noel Barkley Druin was born May 28th, 1961, in Campbellsville, KY, and departed this life on January 8th, 2024 at Taylor Regional Hospital.
Greg worked as a surgical technician at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene for many years. He enjoyed reading and collecting comic books and action figures. He loved both Marvel and DC superheroes, with Superman being his favorite. Greg professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Besides his mother, Greg is survived by:
One daughter, Bethany Rose Druin of Cannon Falls, MN
One sister, Paula Tally of Austin TX
Three nieces: Christina Criminger of Elgin, TX; Sarah Tally of Elgin, TX; and Courtney Tally of Austin, TX
One great niece, Charlotte Criminger of Elgin, TX
A host of other relatives and friends
Greg was preceded in death by:
His dad, Noel Barkley Druin on December 26th, 2020
His sister, Loretta Druin in September 29th, 2010
VISITATION: Friday, January 12th, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Elliot Cemetery. Bro. Alex Cox will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be 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. Greg Druin at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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