Betty Jean Bottoms,age 74

Posted by on Aug 15, 2016

Betty Jean Bottoms, age 74, of Campbellsville died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Taylor Regional Hospital.

Betty had attended Stoner Creek Methodist Church, was a former resident of Jackson Tower and had resided at The Grandview for the past four years.

She is survived by a nephew, Adam Bottom and his wife, Kecia of Elk Horn, a sister, Marcella Cox of Campbellsville, her caregiver, Janet Peake, extended family, Harold and Judy Gabehart, the late Lucy Mings and several other cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 18th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Wagers officiating.  Burial will follow in the Callahan Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers are Brian Peake, Jared Peake, Kevin Mings, Blake Gabehart, Justin Gabehart, Zack Bottoms and Lane Bottoms.

The family requests visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday prior to the funeral service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave online condolences at lyondewittberry.com

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Wallace H. Phillips, age 90

Posted by on Aug 14, 2016

Wallace H. Phillips, age 90, of Campbellsville died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Wallace was born in Taylor County to the late Leslie and Myrtle Keltner Phillips.  He served in the US Army in Korea and was awarded a Purple Heart.  He retired from Tennessee Gas Transmission where he had worked for 38 years.  Wallace was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church where he had served on the Board of Trustees.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Davis Phillips and a daughter Ann Wallace Phillips.

Surviving is his sister, Ayleen Williams of Campbellsville and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Neil Salvaterra officiating.  Burial will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with Military Honors provided by the Marion County Retired Veterans Honor Guard.  Serving as pallbearers will be Don Caffee, Noland “Hot Shot” Gilpin, Greg Clark, Chuck Pennington, Thomas McMahan and David Helm.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 15th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the Kentucky United Methodist Home for Children and Youth which can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at lyondewittberry.com

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Maxie “Jean” Doughman, age 70

Posted by on Aug 13, 2016

Maxie “Jean” Doughman, age 70, of Campbellsville, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville.

Born August 16, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Walter Edmon and Genieve Christine Thompson Miller. She professed faith in Christ and attended Campbellsville Baptist Temple as a member.

She united in marriage to Dennis Frank Doughman, February 12, 1966 who survives.

She is also survived by 2 daughters, Cynthia G. Hiestand and husband Bill of Mt. Joy, PA and Cheryl L. Ritter and husband William of Campbellsville, 7 grand-children and 2 great grand-children.

Also surviving are three brothers, Verlas Miller and wife Bettie, Garry Miller and wife Phyllis, Roger Miller and wife Karen, and one sister Jeanette Goodin and her husband Gary, all of Campbellsville. Several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends survive.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 15th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 16th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Jase Divens officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Washington cemetery.

You may leave online condolences at lyondewittberry.com

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Claudia Hazel Murphy, age 98

Posted by on Aug 13, 2016

Mrs. Claudia Hazel Murphy, age 98, of Indianapolis, formerly of Mannsville died Friday, August 12 in Indianapolis after an illness.

She is survived by one daughter, Janis Murphy of Indianapolis, three sons and their spouse, Durrell Murphy and Dale Murphy both of Indiana, and Keith and Cathy Murphy of Elkhorn. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren also survive along with one brother and one sister, James P. Bottom of Kansas and Margaret Anderson of Louisville.

Funeral services for Mrs. Claudia Hazel Murphy will be held at 11 AM Wednesday August 17, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday, August 16th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

A more detailed obituary will be posted at a later date.  Online condolences may be posted at lyondewittberry.com

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Ada Ruth Thompson Whited, age 94

Posted by on Aug 13, 2016

Ada Ruth Thompson Whited, age 94, formerly of Campbellsville passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at Community Northview Care Center in Anderson, IN.
Ruth was born in Scioto County, Ohio, the daughter of Byrd and Dorothy Lintz Benner. She was a homemaker for many years prior to moving to Indiana to be near her daughters. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Thompson as well as her husband, Howard Whited and a son-in-law, Dallas Davis. She was of the Christian Faith and was a member of Woodland Christian Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Susie Davis of Anderson IN and Dottie Ruby and her husband, Paul of Freemont, IN. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren and their spouses, 12 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday August 15th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Patton officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
The family request visitation from 12 noon until time for the service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home on August 15, 2016.

Online condolences may be left at lyondewittberry.com

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Corinne “Polly” Gabehart

Posted by on Aug 13, 2016

Corinne “Polly” Gabehart of Campbellsville, daughter of the late John Arthur Carter and Corinne Best Carter, was born June 9, 1927, in Pinellas County, Florida. She died at 4:10 P.M., Friday, August 12, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn Baptist Church.
She was a Nursing Assistant at Metzmeier Nursing Home for 23years and also as a private caretaker for many people.
She united in marriage to Ernest S. Gabehart October 4, 1946. He preceded her in death December 22, 1984.
She is survived by one son and two daughters: Ernie Gabehart and wife, Hilda, Sue Simpson and husband, Jeff and Pam Thompson and husband, Philip of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Sham Gabehart and wife, Noelle, Angela Raines and husband, Klint, Nicole Dicken and husband, Rongie, Beth Turner and husband, Brandon, Laura Adams and Tyler Gabehart; thirteen great-grandchildren: Bryce Steele, Cody Raines, Blake Raines, Brylee Adams, Haleigh Murphy, Kaitlyn Raines, Lily Murphy, Keeley Dicken, Ryder Murphy, Grayson Gabehart, Brystol Simpson, Paysley Turner and James Ernest Gabehart; one half sister, Margie Brown of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son, John “Shorty” Gabehart and a brother, Johnny Carter.
VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Monday
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey
Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, III and Rev. Brent Gupton

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO
GIDEON BIBLES OR THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME

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Rosaline Read

Posted by on Aug 13, 2016

Rosaline Read daughter of the late Joseph Bentley Read and Nora Crews Read was born June 29, 1947 in Taylor County. She died at 11:36 A.M., Friday, August 12, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 69
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She is survived by three brothers and five sisters: John Read, Larry Read, Columbus Read, Deloris Jeffries, Edna Read, Josie Osborne, Evalene Read, and Linda Smith; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother Robert Read; two half-brothers and one half-sister: William “Zeke” Sapp, Joe Lee Read and Catherine Read.

VISITATION: 10:00A.M.-2:00 P.M., Monday, August 15, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 15, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. David Johnson

BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery

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Lonnie “Joe” Flinchum, 59

Posted by on Aug 10, 2016

crossMr. Lonnie “Joe” Flinchum, the son of Norma Jean Cave Flinchum of Campbellsville and the late Curt Flinchum, was born July 17, 1957 Campbellsville and departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2016 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 59 years of age.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom and later worked as a mechanic at Ancil Reynolds RV’s.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a son: Jordan Flinchum and wife Amber, a sister: Susie Flinchum Hayes and husband Denny, all of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
A FAMILY ONLY graveside service will be held on Friday at the Harden Cemetery in the Knifley area of Taylor County with burial to follow. Denny Hayes will be officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.LRPETTY LOGO

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Addison Bray, 3 months

Posted by on Aug 8, 2016

AddisonMiss Addison Gayle Bray, the infant daughter of Coty and Kelsey (Garrett) Bray of Mannsville, was born in Lexington on Friday, April 22, 2016. She was carried to heaven on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, being 3 months and 16 days of age. Though her life was wrought with struggles, she heard “I love you” countless times and was showered with comfort and affection by all who knew her.

Besides her parents, she leaves to cherish her memory:

Her twin sister: Audrey Lee Bray,

Grandparents: Tammy Martin of Mannsville, Curtis & Lisa Garrett, also of Mannsville, and Kim Beach of Bowling Green,

Great-grandparents: Pam Bright of Mannsville, J.W. Martin of Campbellsville, Tony Bright of Campbellsville, Buddy & Mary Garrett of Mannsville, and Mary Johnson of Bowling Green,

Her aunts and uncles: Hope Garrett and fiancé Cody Helm of Knifley, Cody Garrett and fiancée Renee Corbin of Campbellsville, and Emily Garrett of Mannsville,

A step-uncle: Johnny Murphey of Mannsville,

And a host of great aunts and uncles and other relatives and family friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Miss Addison on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Don Gowin will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, 1329 Wooleyville Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 9, from 5:00-8:00 PM.LRPETTY LOGO

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Bonnie Ackley

Posted by on Aug 7, 2016

Bonnie Ackley daughter of the late Raymond Leroy Vannice and Mary Aline Sluder Vannice was born May 12, 1954 in Sandwich, Illinois. She died at 6:50 P.M., Friday, August 5, 2016 in Russellville. Age: 62
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Danny R. Ackley July 25, 1969. He preceded her in death April 9, 2009.
She is survived by one son and one daughter, Danny R. Ackley, Jr. and wife, Michelle of Winchester and Lisa Ackley and companion, Anthony Sellars of Beaverton, Oregon; four grandchildren: Danny R. Ackley III, Kahae Sellars, Lakota Sellars and Lorelei Sellars of Beaverton, Oregon; three brothers and six sisters: Terry Vannice, Randy Vannice and wife, Barbara, Jeff Vannice, Brenda Vannice and Susan Stratton and husband, J.W. of Russellville, Cathy Tungate and Wanda Janes of Campbellsville, Julie Fisher and husband, William of Bradfordsville and Ruth Warren and husband, Tom of White Mills; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one daughter Angie Ackley February 13, 1994 and one grandson, Raistlin Sellars November 12, 1992.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 8, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Danny Pace

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATINS TO THE FAMILY FOUNDATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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