O’Banion, Betty – age 91

Posted by on Nov 25, 2016

Betty R. O’Banion, age 91, of Campbellsville, died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Campbellsville Health and Rehab Center.

Betty was born on February 2, 1925 to the late Daniel Little and Sadie Wooldridge Little.    Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe O’Banion, a son, John O’Banion and two sisters, Margaret McConaha and Juanita Burchard.

Betty was survived by one daughter, Renee Parker of Campbellsville, 4 grandchildren, Shaun O’Banion, Julie Davis, Cheryl Deason and Brie O’Banion.  Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren and special family friends, Lanny and Joyce Cox and Buster Williams.

A graveside service will be held at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Chapel on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Larry Spears officiating.  Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home is in charge of the service.

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Alex F. Young

Posted by on Nov 24, 2016

alex-f-young-3Alex F. Young of Lawrenceburg, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Alexander “Jack” Young and Grace Frances Pike Young, was born June 5, 1949, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He died at 1:52 P.M., Monday, November 21, 2016 in Lawrenceburg. Age: 67
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
He was a former Jefferson County Police Officer and was awarded the Meritorious Service Award from Senator Mitch McConnell. After moving to Lawrenceburg, he worked with the Department of Emergency Services in Frankfort where he retired. Alex was a devout member of the NRA, loved to shoot guns and earned his private pilot license for single engine airplanes.
He is survived by one son and one daughter: A. J. Young and wife, Amy of Pewee Valley and Amanda Minteer of Crestwood; one grandson, Bryson Minteer of Crestwood; one sister, Viella Ellis of Mt. Vernon; mother of his children, Peggy Young Carper of Louisville; many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Young August 22, 2000.

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VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION OR THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Gerald Wayne Raisor, Jr, 20

Posted by on Nov 23, 2016

raisor-picGerald Wayne Raisor, Jr. of Campbellsville, a 2014 graduate of Taylor County High School, passed from this life on Monday, November 21, 2016 as the result of an automobile mishap. Born on September 10, 1996, he was 20 years, 2 months, and 11 days of age when he was called home. Mr. Raisor was a tradesman and a loving son and brother.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His mother and stepdad: Debbie Sue and Dave Smothers of Campbellsville,
His father: Gerald Wayne Raisor, Sr. of Shepherdsville,
His grandmother: Joy Raisor,
Two brothers: Brandon Lakes and wife Hilory, and Jerry Lakes,
One nephew: Trey Lakes,
And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Raisor on Friday, November 25, 2016 at 6:00 PM EST at the 3trees Church, 1375 Hodgenville Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Mr. Wayne McCoy will deliver the eulogy.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, November 25, after 1:00 PM EST until time for the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the 3trees Church in memory of Mr. Raisor. Those can be made in person at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home anytime, at the church during visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.lrpetty-logo

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Charles Atwell, 71

Posted by on Nov 23, 2016

atwell-picMr. Charles E. Atwell of Buffalo, son of the late Cecil and Myrtle (Underwood) Atwell, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at the Cedars of Lebanon Nursing and Rehab Center after a long battle with several illnesses. He was 71 years, 11 months, and 10 days of age when he was called home. Mr. Atwell was a former employee of the Parker-Kalon factory and the owner of Pioneer Cabinets. He was a talented woodworker and his handmade furniture and cabinetry will be cherished for generations. Mr. Atwell was a veteran and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

He leaves to carry his legacy:

Two daughters: Dana Spencer and husband Marty of Campbellsville, and Kim Wayne of Lebanon,

Two brothers and two sisters: Josephine Caulk and husband Glen, Harold Atwell and wife Darlene, and JoAnn Sprowles and husband Foster, all of Campbellsville, and Danny Atwell and wife Christine of Buffalo,

Five grandchildren: Ethen Spencer and wife Ali, Meleah Spencer, and Breanna Spencer, all of Campbellsville, and Kristy Douglas and husband Jerriel, and Brandon Wayne, all of Lebanon,

Five great-grandchildren: Griffin Spencer, Shaylin Logan, Caleb Atwell, Braidyn Atwell, and Chanity Wayne,

One great-great grandchild: Docian Logan,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Glen Atwell.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Atwell on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Freddy Thompson and Bro. Danny Nelson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Otter Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 700 South Otter Creek Rd, Buffalo, KY 42716 with full military honors being conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 25, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.lrpetty-logo

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Johnny Harold Sluder, 71

Posted by on Nov 23, 2016

sluder-picMr. Johnny Harold Sluder of Campbellsville was born on June 9, 1945 in Illinois to the late John and Lettie (Cox) Sluder. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness. He was 71 years, 5 months, and 13 days of age. Mr. Sluder professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He worked at International Harvester in Louisville, the boiler room at Cox Interior in Campbellsville, and was a former bartender at Big John’s Liquors.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His devoted wife: Deborah (Steele) Sluder,

Five children: Johnny Sluder of Campbellsville, Chad A. Sluder and wife Christy of Nashville, John Austin Sluder and wife Rachel of Campbellsville, Junior Price and wife Sandra of Campbellsville, and Jennifer Goodpastor and husband Chris of Boston, KY,

Six sisters and one brother: Lillie Benningfield, Linda Benningfield and husband Mikel, Beachel Clark, Helen Claywell and husband Gary, Jane Dudgeon, Shirley Graybeal and husband Roy, and James Sluder, all of Campbellsville,

Six grandchildren: Cortney Sluder, Ciera Sluder, Tyler Creek, Tesla Sluder, Brandon Price, and Heaven Price,

A special sister-in-law: Theresa Willard of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Charles Sluder and Aline Vandice.

Mr. Sluder requested cremation, and those rites were accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville. Visitation was held privately.

A public memorial service will be held at a later date.lrpetty-logo

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Edelen, Phillip, age 58

Posted by on Nov 23, 2016

James Phillip Edelen, age 58, of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016, in Elizabethtown, KY.

James was born the son of the late James C. and Ethel E. Osborne Edelen, on March 16, 1958 in Campbellsville, KY.  Besides his parents, Phillip was also preceded in death by a sister, Julita Buckman.      He had worked at Batesville Casket Company as well as doing auto body work.    He enjoyed having fun with his friends and family and was known as the “Ice Cream Man” to his nieces and nephews.

Phillip is survived by two sons and one daughter, James Curtis Edelen, Brandon Phillip Edelen and Amber Nicole Rose and her husband Daniel all of Campbellsville, KY.    Also surviving are 2 brothers and 3 sisters, Joe Edelen and his wife Lois, Tim Edelen and his wife Glenda, Mary Regina Shively and her husband Jeff, Evelyn Edelen and her friend Tommy Hayden and Kim Hayden and her husband Steve all of Campbellsville, 4 grandchildren, Lexie Edelen, Jade Tungate, Gracie Tungate and Isabella Rose and a special friend and caregiver, Jody Cox.

Funeral services for James Phillip Edelen will be Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Deacon Dennis May officiating.   Burial will follow in the St. Francis DeSales Cemetery with pallbearers being Chris Shively, Bradley Galarza, Jarrod Hayden, Steven Hayden, Skyler Edelen and Jesse Edelen.   The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Terry Cecil Hunt

Posted by on Nov 22, 2016

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Terry Cecil Hunt of Campbellsville, son of the late Hulette Hunt and Dionas Hunt, was born July 15, 1948, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 4:40 P.M., Monday, November 21, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 68
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church.
He was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, Amazon and Fleetwood Travel Trailers.
Terry was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He united in marriage to Paula Colvin January 19, 1968.
Besides his wife, Paula Colvin Hunt of Campbellsville, he is survived by
one son and two daughters: Travis Hunt of Campbellsville, Sheila Taylor and husband, Billy Darin Taylor and Angela Butler of Columbia; two grandchildren:
Joshua Darin Taylor and Kyle Lynn Butler of Columbia; one brother and three sisters: Buel Hunt and wife, Betty of Augusta, Georgia, Darlene Gilpin and husband, Cecil and Phyllis Phillips and husband, George McGee of Campbellsville and Beverly Duggin of Louisville; mother-in-law, Mary Aileen Colvin of Campbellsville; brother-in-law, David Sonny Colvin of Shepherdsville; three sisters-in-law: Joyce Colvin, LaQuita Hunt and Doris Hunt, all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Coleman Hunt May 6, 2015, Carl Hunt November 29, 2002, Shelby Hunt December 22, 2009 and Sylvia Parrott September 27, 2016.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 25, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. T. Rafferty and Rev. Steve Warner
BURIAL: Mt. Gilboa Baptist Church Cemetery

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Robert Farmer, Jr., 56

Posted by on Nov 17, 2016

farmer-picMr. Robert A. Farmer, Jr. of Columbia, formerly of Campbellsville, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an unexpected illness. Born on November 12, 1960 in Taylor County, he was 56 years and 3 days of age. Mr. Farmer earned a living driving a truck, but lived his life in the ministry. He was a former pastor and a member of the Mt. Zion First Church of God and was a member of the Casey Creek Masonic Lodge. Mr. Farmer had a kind and helpful spirit, and continually encouraged those around him through word and deed.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Trina (Wheat) Farmer of Columbia,

One son: Justin Farmer of Columbia,

A step-daughter: Amanda Jessie of Columbia,

His mother: Marjorie “Margie” (Purvis) Edwards and husband Donald of Campbellsville,

Two sisters: Sharon Lawson and husband Keith, and Vickie Knifley and husband Rodney, all of Campbellsville,

One dearly loved grandchild: Reagan “Peanut” Jessie of Columbia,

And a host other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Farmer, Sr., and a sister, Karen Farmer.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Farmer on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 18, after 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM CST).lrpetty-logo

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England, Jerry Lee, age 69

Posted by on Nov 16, 2016

Obituary of Jerry England

 

Jerry Lee England, age 69, of Campbellsville, died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his home unexpectedly.

Jerry was born in Campbellsville on April 4, 1947, the son of the late Hollis J. and Myrtle Mae Clark England. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Olin England, a sister, Della Mae England and a step-mother, Theresa England.

Jerry retired after 35 years as a knitter for Fruit of the Loom. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, raising goats and chickens, was a member at Ducks Unlimited and loved to shoot pool.

He is survived by his wife, Helen England, a son, Jerry Keith England and his wife Frankie, a twin sister, Judy Marie Gwinn, a brother, Hollis Ray England, and sisters, Emma Jean Lewis and Rose Mary Rainwater, all of Campbellsville. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Wesley Lee Goodrum, Tyler Keith England, Summer Nicole England, Jerry Dakota England, 3 Step Grandchildren, Cody Crabtree, Jessica Crabtree, Nathan Crabtree, 4 great grandchildren, Wesley Goodrum, Jr., Miranda Sue Goodrum, Peyton Nicole Grace England, Kloe Alexus England, as well as 4 step sisters, Patty Cissell, Bonnie Harris, Amanda Clements and Cathy Benedict, one step-brother, Thomas Anthony Parker.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Elder Ruel Boils, Bro. George Blevins and Bro. Les Richard officiating. Burial will follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with pallbearers being, Tyler England, Zach Richardson, Allan Gwinn, Nathan Crabtree, Kevin Scully, Brett Williams, Dakota Corbett and T.J. Agee. Honorary pallbearers are Mac Cox, Jerry McMahan and Charles Allen.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 18th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

 

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George “Woody” Anderson, age 58

Posted by on Nov 16, 2016

George Elwood “Woody” Anderson, age 58, of Campbellsville, died Monday, November 14, 2016 in Louisville following a lengthy illness.

Woody was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky the son of the late George Elwood Anderson, Sr. and Betty Stubbs Anderson, who survives.    His father-in-law, Herbert Graybeal also predeceased him in death.

Woody had worked at Aluminum Fabricators until its closure at which time he became employed with Campbellsville Industries until his illness.   He thoroughly enjoyed old cars and had at one time raced Go-Karts.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Anderson; three sons, George Mitchell “Mitchie” Anderson, Robert Lewis Anderson and his wife, Jessica and Thomas Adrian Peppers and his wife, Leslie; two daughters, Hope Renzelli and her husband Ron, and Tiffany Judd and nine grandchildren.  Also surviving are his mother, Betty Anderson; two brothers and their wives, Kenny and Brenda Anderson and Jimmy and Lisa Anderson; a sister, Mary Whitlow and his mother-in-law, Pauline Graybeal, all of Campbellsville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Robbie Spencer and Bro. Ray Judd officiating.   Burial will follow in Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery with pallbearers being, Jimmy Anderson, Ronnie Hare, Jeff Rayburn, Lumis White, Danny Elkins and Donald Colvin.    Honorary pallbearers will be former employees of Aluminum Fabricators and the current employees of Campbellsville Industries.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 17th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Gideon Bibles which can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at lyondewittberry.com

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