Sir Ross Albert Mensik, Jr, 76

Posted by on Jul 12, 2016

Ross Mensik Sir Knight Ross Albert Mensik, Jr., a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 18, 1939 to the late Ross and Clara (Novosad) Mensik. He departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, having attained the age of 76 years, 7 months, and 23 days. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Mr. Mensik was a retired machine parts inspector. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Honor Guard.

He leaves to cherish his memory:
Eight children: Richard Mensik and wife Darcy of South Carolina, Raymond Mensik and wife Roberta of Campbellsville, Ronald Mensik and wife Donna of Campbellsville, Renee Vennoy and husband Richard of Illinois, Tom Mensik and wife Lisa of California, Adria Kurberski and husband David of Wisconsin, Evelyn Hopkins and husband Cloyse of Illinois, and Joseph Mensik and wife Marsha of California,
Three siblings: Patricia Little of Nevada, Barbara Gruenswald and husband Chuck of Illinois, and Alfonse Mensik of Washington,
Fifteen grandchildren,
Two great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Helen (Saviakas) Mensik, and one son, Ross Mensik.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Mensik on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM EST at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 425 N Central Ave, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Father Saju Vadakumpadan will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY 40033 with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. A prayer service will be conducted at 7:00.

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Connie Ann Humphrey, 55

Posted by on Jul 12, 2016

Humphrey Mrs. Connie Ann Humphrey of Eastridge Cemetery Rd in Adair County was born on February 17, 1961 in Hardin County. She departed this life on July 9, 2016 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an illness. She was a nurse and homemaker. Mrs. Humphrey loved animals and rescued as many as she could. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

Her longtime companion and fiancé: Barry Roution of Casey Creek,

One son: Gregory VanHeck of Casey Creek,

One brother: Ronnie VanHeck and wife Donna of Campbellsville,

Many stepsisters,

And a host of other family and friends.

At Mrs. Humphrey’s request, cremation rites were accorded her by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home. There were no public services.LRPETTY LOGO

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Hugh Mack Garrett

Posted by on Jul 12, 2016

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Hugh Mack Garrett of Campbellsville, son of the late Henry T. Garrett and Mattie Tungate Garrett, was born April 4, 1926 in Marion County, Kentucky. He died at 4:40 A.M., Monday, July 11, 2016 in Louisville. Age: 90
He was baptized in the Methodist faith when living in Louisville.
He was a retired farmer, factory employee and postal service employee.
He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a disabled veteran having suffered injuries on Normandy Hill.
He united in marriage to Mary Ann Fisher June 18, 1966.
Besides his wife, Mary Ann Garrett of Campbellsville, he is survived by seven sisters and one brother: Marguerite Sallee and Emmie Edwards and husband, Bobby of Campbellsville, Kitty Jarboe of Covington, Gladys Jean Childress of Louisville, Linda Quinn and husband, David of Harrodsburg and Audrey Kirkland and husband, Jerry, Shirley Richardson and husband, Leonard and Oliver Garrett and wife, Kathryn of Lebanon; one step-brother, John Sallee and wife, Gertie of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother-in-law, William Earl Fisher and wife, Anna Marie of Smiths Grove; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Louise Sexton, one brother, Harlan Garrett and a sister-in-law, Eveline Riley.
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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. James Jones
BURIAL: Old Liberty Cemetery

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Bruce Edward Hartman, 61

Posted by on Jul 7, 2016

Hartman, BruceMr. Bruce Edward Hartman of Campbellsville was born in Lafayette, Indiana on December 4, 1953 to the late Harry and Donna (Busch) Hartman. He departed this life on July 4, 2016 in Sevierville, Tennessee after a sudden illness. He was 61 years and 7 months of age. Mr. Hartman was a retiree of the Alcoa Manufacturing plant in Lafayette. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

Three children: Nicole Hartman-Young and husband Gary of Colorado, Jaime Seals and husband James of Mannsville, and Sara Hartman of Campbellsville,

Two step-children: Jamie Mills and Sammy Ross, both of Campbellsville,

One sister: Christine Stephens of Indiana,

One brother: Jeff Hartman and wife Betsy of Florida,

Three grandchildren: Gage Seals, Keylan Strong, and Leah Mills,

His companion: Tina Bingham Hartman of Campbellsville,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Hartman on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jimmy Bingham and Bro. Raymond Hollins will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, July 7, from 5:00-8:00 PM.LRPETTY LOGO

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Mary Frances Heistand Fair

Posted by on Jul 6, 2016

Mary Frances Heistand Fair, age 62, died Monday at the Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital in Greensburg after an illness.

Mary was born January 22, 1954 in Marion County, Kentucky to the late Otha and Ruby Webb Heistand. She was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers, Dorothy Graham, Maude Perkins, Finis Heistand and Edgar Heistand and a son-in-law, Kelvin Ritchie. She was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church.

She is survived by one son, Ray Fair of Campbellsville, two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Katherine Poling Chappel and her husband Jamie and Ruby Marlene Poling Ritchie all of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren Dylan Reeves of Hazard and Alexis Chappel of Campbellsville also survive along with two half-sisters, Lena Lootens of Erlanger and Rosalene Vickie Young of Pikeville, and two half-brothers Lloyd and Thomas Heistand of Lebanon.

Funeral services for Mary Frances Heistand Fair will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial in the Green River Memorial Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 pm Friday at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

The family request that expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to the family memorial fund which can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at lyondewittberry.com

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Aletta Kay Shofner Johns

Posted by on Jul 6, 2016

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Aletta Kay Shofner Johns of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Oscar W. Shofner and Alma Sidebottom Shofner, was born August 23, 1964, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 9:15 A.M., Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Campbellsville surrounded by her loving family. Age: 51
She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She professed faith in Christ.
She is survived by two sons: Adam Johns of Campbellsville and Eric Johns of Frankfort; one brother, Larry Shofner and wife, Glenna of Campbellsville; one niece, Brandi Graham and husband, Jody of Las Vegas, Nevada; one great-niece and one great-nephew: Sully Graham and Dayne Graham of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Bobby Shofner August 19, 2014 and Phyllis Sullivan July 24, 2013.
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Per Aletta’s wishes, cremation was chosen and the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FINAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Dewey “Bud” Brim, 45

Posted by on Jul 5, 2016

BRimMr. Dewey Dale “Bud” Brim of Campbellsville was born on October 3, 1970 in Mercer County, Kentucky to the late J.C. and Odell (Absher) Brim. He departed this life at 10:40 PM on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Stanford after a lengthy illness. Mr. Brim was 45 years, 8 months, and 24 days of age. He enjoyed farm work, and was employed at Rufus Hansford Realty and Lawson Tractor Company for several years. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

One daughter: Theresa Louise Cox of Campbellsville,

One granddaughter: Gracelynn Isabella Mull of Campbellsville,

Six siblings: James Brim and wife Kim of Marion County, Tilford Brim and wife Martha of Campbellsville, Ruthie Gardnier and husband Mike of Willisburg, and Bessie Johnson and husband Mark, Dorothy Reynolds and husband Greg, and Peggy Raikes and husband Donald, all of Campbellsville,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Brim on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 12:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating.

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

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E. Mac Hill

Posted by on Jul 5, 2016

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E. Mac Hill of Campbellsville, son of the late James Henry Hill and Bettie Graham Hill, was born September 25, 1925, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 2:02 A.M., Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He was a retired mechanical engineer with Tennessee Gas Transmission in Campbellsville.
He served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
He united in marriage to Fayetta Cox August 19, 1948.
Besides his wife, Fayetta Cox Hill of Campbellsville, he is survived by two sons and two daughters: Allan Hill and wife, Rosie of Campbellsville, Jim Hill of Louisville, Amy Hill of Morgantown, West Virginia and Katy Blancett and husband, Bruce of Goshen; nine grandchildren: Savannah Morgan of Campbellsville, Chris Hill and wife, Kristen of West Palm Beach, Florida, Eli Hill and wife, Cheryl of Ashville, North Carolina, Joey Hill and wife, Megan of Lafayette, Indiana, Caleb Hill, Jason Hill and wife, Emily and Jared Hill and wife, Sarah of Louisville, Mason Blancett and Blake Blancett of Goshen; ten great-grandchildren: Dakota Morgan, Cody Morgan, Autumn Morgan, Jaden Hill, Landon Hill, Sophie Hill, Max Hill, Riley Hill, Eloise Hill and Zander Hill; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters: Percy Hill May 3,1992, Ocie Hill Long October 26, 2011 and Lenora Hill December 7, 1999.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by General Ed Loy
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Daniel Ford, age 72, of Florida formerly of Elk Horn

Posted by on Jul 5, 2016

Daniel W. Ford, age 72, passed away June 28, 2016 in Panama City, Florida.  He was a resident of Lynn Haven, Florida formerly of Elk Horn, KY.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; a daughter, Kim Howell and her fiancé, Travis Graham; 8 grandchildren, Allen, Alyssa, Daniel, Carl, Drew, Hunter and Ashlee Messer, Brodie Howell and Serenity Graham; six sisters, Ruby McDonald, Ina Humphress, Galoris Hedgepeth and her husband, Ralph, Marsa Cox and her husband, Donald, Lana Ford and Shirley James and her husband, Robert.; four brothers, Ray Ford, Carl Ford and his wife, Carol, Gary Ford and his wife Pauline, Erie Ford and his wife, Jennifer and also numerous, nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rue and Bertha Ford; five sisters, Anita Elmore, Wilma Combs, Zelphia Ford, Nadene Ford and Edna Hicks and two brothers, Wilbur Ford and Rue Ford, Jr.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 9th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial to follow on the family homestead.  The family requests visitation from 1-4 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral service at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family memorial fund and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at lyondewittberry.com

 

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Pauline Kerr

Posted by on Jun 30, 2016

Pauline Kerr of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Griffin B. Chewning and Cecil Ella Todd Chewning, was born February 23, 1926, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:15 A.M., Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She was united in marriage to Howard Kerr September 11, 1953. He preceded her in death June 9, 1999.
She was a retired sales and bookkeeping employee.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Jeff and Sherry Kerr of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Thomas Kerr of Campbellsville and Sarah Kerr Coomer and husband, Dallas of Ft. Lee, Virginia; two great-grandchildren: Shayla Coomer and Denver Coomer; one brother and one sister: Bobby Chewning and wife, Peggy, and Mary Jean Jeffries of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters: William A. Chewning, Katherine Chewning, Alma Philpott and Genevieve Tarter.

The family would like to thank the Staff of Bluegrass Way as loving caregivers and the Office of Dr. William D. Feltner.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, July 1, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. A. Landon Hadley
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBGLES OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME

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