Robert Paul “Bob” Rotschi, age 82

Posted by on Jun 9, 2016

Robert Paul “Bob” Rotschi, age 82, of Campbellsville died Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Golden Living Center Green Hill in Greensburg.

Bob was born in Queens, NY on July 24, 1933 to the late Emile and Mary K. Kinn Rotschi.  He served in the US Army infantry in Korea and Japan and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.  He was the founder and former Commander of the local DAV Chapter and originated the local observances of Memorial and Veteran Days.  A chef, he was a member of the Long Island Culinary Association.  His memberships also included Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and the Civil Service Employees Association of New York.  He was a Pigeon Fancier and Pigeon Monger and a member of the Louisville Pigeon Club.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Georgiana Huber Rotschi; a son, James Stillwell and a brother, Emile Rotschi.

He is survived by his daughters, Gail Allen and her husband, Paul and Nancy Foley, of Campbellsville and sons, Gary Rotschi and Gregory Graham, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; four grandchildren, Brandon (Tami) Stillwell, Stephen Goodwin, Elizabeth Goodwin Erwin and Kathleen Foley; 4 great-grandchildren, Emma Erwin, Jackson Erwin, Riley Stillwell and Kathleen Stillwell and extended family, Donald and Mary Conover and family.  Serving as honorary pallbearers are special friends, Richard Norby, Fred Henchen and Carl Slutz

Funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13 with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Catholic Charities and be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave a condolence online at lyondewittberry.com

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Iris Irene Estevez, 91

Posted by on Jun 9, 2016

Iris Pic Mrs. Iris Irene Estevez of Radcliff was born on September 8, 1924 in the Dominican Republic to the late Simeon “Pasito” Estevez and Maria Engracia Rodriguez. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Estevez was 91 years and 9 months of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. She was a retired teacher and seamstress, an excellent cook, and loved to volunteer for her church and family.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter and son-in-law: Iris Lucia Nolasco and Edwin Santiago,

Three siblings: Maria “Cocola” Socorro Estevez of the Dominican Republic, Mimerva Rodriguez of New York, and Rafael Rodriguez, also of New York,

Several grandchildren, including Laidy Abreu, Esteward Abreu, and Madelin Abreu,

Two great-grandchildren: Elian Abreu and Adriana Abreu,

And a host of other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Silvia Abreu, one brother, Rafael “Cuyo” Estevez, and a nephew, Usbaldo “QuiQue” Estevez.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Iris Irene Estevez on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Cremation rites will be conducted after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, June 11, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.LRPETTY LOGO

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Christopher “Chris” Hovious, age 48

Posted by on Jun 8, 2016

Chris Hovious, age 48, was born September 28, 1967 in Louisville, KY to David and Rachel Hovious.    He died in Louisville on June 6 after an illness.   He is the grandson of Daniel and Inez Cox and Howard and Vernon Hovious.

He is survived by his mother Rachel, two sisters and their husbands, Cynthia and Tim Hudgins and Ashley and Jason Cox of Campbellsville.    Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, Jordann Hovious Cox, Connor Cox, Chance Hudgins, Taylor Hudgins and Kelsey Powell.

He was preceded in death by his father David Hovious, a niece, Beth Paige Herron and a great nephew Kingston Kline Cox.

Chris had made a profession of faith in Christ.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Collison officiating.  Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery.   Serving as pallbearers will be Chance Hudgins, Connor Cox, Robin Callahan, Greg Long, Jason Cox, Ricky Squires and Rusty Smith.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested for Gideon Bibles and may be at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave a message for the family at lyondewittberry.com

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Larry Workman, 55

Posted by on Jun 7, 2016

Workman PhotoMr. Larry Duane Workman of Greensburg was born on December 19, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harland “Hoot” Gibson and Patricia (Herzig) Workman. He departed this life on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg at the age of 55 years, 5 months, and 18 days of age. He was the owner and operator of a tractor trailer for several years. Mr. Workman professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His long-time companion and fiancée: Dale Rae Conner of Greensburg,

One son: Brian Lee Workman and wife Lisa of California,

One daughter: Ashley Hill and husband Kash of Greensburg,

Several nieces and nephews,

A close friend: Clayton Jessie of Shelbyville,

And a host of other family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Brandon Gore, and a brother, Dale Gibson.

Cremation rites were accorded Mr. Workman by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public LRPETTY LOGOvisitation.

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Elva Hopkins

Posted by on Jun 6, 2016

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Elva Hopkins of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late William Nathan McCubbin and Vanda Marshall Foster McCubbin, was born October 9, 1921, in Green County. She died at 7:36 A.M., Monday, June 6, 2016 in Louisville.
Age: 94
She professed faith in Christ and was a long time, faithful member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
She was a retired employee of Parks Belk Department Store.
She united in marriage to Otis Hopkins October 22, 1944. He preceded her in death December 3, 1987.
She is survived by one brother and two sisters: Paul McCubbin and wife, Jane of Campbellsville, Betty Lou Smith and husband, Granville of Louisville and Barbara Rogers of Florida; several other nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters: Hugh McCubbin, Carl McCubbin, Elmer McCubbin, James McCubbin, Ray McCubbin, Claudine Rodgers and Jo Ann Caffee.
The family would like to thank the Fransicscan Healthcare Center staff for all of their loving care.
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VISITATION: From 2:00 – 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Minister Joe Hatchett
ENTOMBMENT: Brookside Mausoleum
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF LOUISVILLE AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lucian T. “Luke” Beard, age 84

Posted by on Jun 5, 2016

Lucian T. (Luke) Beard, age 84, of Knifley, Kentucky died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the T.J. Sampson Columbia Hospital after a sudden illness.

Lucian was born on June 25, 1931 in Adair County, Kentucky to the late John and Cora Mae Chelf Beard.   He was united in marriage to Beulah Dixon Beard who preceded him in death on May 25, 1988.   After serving in the Korean War he returned home and pursued his farming career until his retirement.  He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Knifley Christian Church.

Besides his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deanna Mae Beard, sisters, Shelly Beard and Christine Bailey and brothers Russell, Pete and Carl Beard.

He is survived by his current wife, Mamie L. Bloyd Beard, one son and two daughters and their spouses, Steve and Lisa Beard of Campbellsville, Juanita and Keith Young of Columbia and Peggy and David Gupton of Knifley. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Jeff Young, Dustin Gupton, Kelly Jackson, Courtney Grant, Rylee Beard and Sydnee Beard, eight great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Lucian T. (Luke) Beard will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Hugh Withers officiating.    Burial will follow in the Caldwell Ridge Cemetery in Knifley, Kentucky.

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

You may leave online condolences at lyondewittberry.com

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Avon Cundiff

Posted by on Jun 5, 2016

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Avon Cundiff of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Edgar Turner and Mary Arnold Turner was born March 19, 1932 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 8:50 P.M., Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church where she was an active member of United Methodist Women and had served as a Sunday School Teacher for forty years.
She was a retired employee of Fruit of The Loom.
She united in marriage to Morris Cundiff December 25, 1948. He preceded her in death December 17, 2011.
She is survived by one son and one daughter and spouses: Patty and Kenny Gordon and Larry and JoAnn Cundiff of Campbellsville; four grandchildren and spouses: Robbie and Stephanie Cundiff, Bradley and Amanda Cundiff, Adam and Lindsey Gordon and Erika and Cody Adams; nine great-grandchildren: Austin Cundiff, Ariel Thompson, Jacob Cundiff, Lane Whitley, Brady Cundiff, Rylie Cundiff, Raegan Cundiff, Halie Adams, and Aesen Gordon; two sisters and three brothers: Margaret Sneed of Bridgeview, Illinois, Aretha and Bobby Corbin, Jimmy and Linda Turner, Tommy and Sharon Turner and Mickey Turner of Columbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Tuesday, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Tony Franklin and Rev. Cody Adams

BURIAL: Cane Valley Cemetery

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Pearl Watson, age 91

Posted by on Jun 5, 2016

Pearl Watson, age 91, of Campbellsville died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center.

Ms. Watson was born Pearl Chelf to the late Charles Dewey and Montrey Sherrill Chelf on March 23, 1925.     She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 23 years of service and loved to crochet butterflies and raise violets in her spare time.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Z.T. Watson and her sisters, Lelia Corrigan and Cleo Candelara.

Ms. Watson is survived by two sons, David Watson and his wife Nancy, and Roger T. Watson and his wife Leoda, both of Campbellsville;  one sister, Shirley Akers and her husband (Chuck) of Crawfordsville, IN; one brother, Charles Howard Chelf and his wife Edna of Fern Creek, KY; and a sister-in-law, Opal Watson of Columbia, Kentucky.   6 Grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.  Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home by Bro. Fella Wilson with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.   Pallbearers for Ms. Watson are, Mike Watson, Ben Watson, Troy Watson, Bryan Watson, Michael Payne Watson and John David Pike.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 6th, 2016 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

The family has requested expressions of sympathy be to Woodlawn Christian Church Building Fund and may be made at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

You may leave online condolences at lyondewittberry.com

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Mary Aline Vannice

Posted by on Jun 4, 2016

Mary Aline Vannice of Russellville, daughter of the late John Sylvester Sluder and Lettie Mae Cox Sluder, was born April 25, 1937, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 6:27 A.M., Friday, June 3, 2016 in Russellville. Age 79
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
She united in marriage to Raymond Leroy Vannice on July 16, 1953. He preceeded her in death on September 19, 2004.
She is survived by seven daughters and three sons: Cathy Tungate and Wanda Janes and husband, Roy of Campbellsville, Bonnie Ackley, Brenda Vannice, Susan Stratton and husband, J.W., Terry Vannice, Randy Vannice and wife, Barbara, and Jeff Vannice of Russellville, Julie Fisher and husband, William of Bradfordsville, and Ruth Warren and husband, Tom of White Mills, Kentucky; twenty grandchildren; twenty one great-grandchildren; three brothers and five sisters: Beechel Clark, Harold Sluder and wife, Debbie, James Sluder, Shirley Graybeal and husband, Roy, Lillie Benningfield, Jane Dudgeon and husband, David, Linda Newton and husband, Michael, and Helen Claywell and husband, Gary of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceeded in death by a daughter, Cathy Jean Vannice; one son-in-law, Dan Ackley; two grandchildren: Joey Tungate and Angie Ackley; one great-grandchild, Racelon Sellers; one brother, Charles Sluder; two brothers-in-law: Leslie Clark and Montie Benningfield.
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VISITATION: 5-8 P.M., Monday, June 6th, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Danny Pace

BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.

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Calvin K. Eastridge

Posted by on Jun 3, 2016

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Calvin K. Eastridge of Campbellsville, son of the late John Sanders Eastridge and Eula Light Eastridge, was born August 30, 1925, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:30 P.M., Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
He united in marriage to Winnie B. Thrasher February 10, 1945. She preceded him in death April 20, 2011.
He is survived by one son and two daughters: Kenneth Eastridge and wife, Galene, Pam Smith and husband, Norman and Lois Jean Thompson of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Bonnie Graham, Douglas Thompson and wife, Lisa, Shay Graybeal and husband, Wes, Megan Fields and husband, James and Andrea Shipp and husband, Scott of Campbellsville and Dana Roney and husband, Mark of Lebanon; fourteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three sisters: Rose Kingsbury and Barbara Moore and husband, Patrick of Campbellsville and Naomi Collins and husband, Willard of Indiana; one sister-in-law, Audrey Eastridge of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Robert Lee Eastridge and Annie Roberts and a son-in-law, Doyle Thompson.

VISITATION: 5:00 -8:00 P.M., Saturday and after 7:00 A.M., Sunday until 1:30P.M.when he will be taken to the church for the funeral.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 5, 2016 at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Campbellsville by Rev. Tony Franklin, Rev. Richard Lowe and Rev. Stanley Perkins
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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