Charles Alan “Butch” Gabehart

Posted by on May 22, 2015

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Charles Alan “Butch” Gabehart of Campbellsville, son of the late Hubert R. Gabehart and Amelia A. McDonald, was born May 28, 1947, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died¬¬¬¬ at5:45 P.M., Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 67
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp.
He was a retired Semi-truck driver.
He is survived by two daughters: Amanda Gabehart and Ashley Gabehart; four grandchildren: McKensie Johnson, Madison Johnson, Eli Johnson and Emma Johnson all of Campbellsville; one brother, John L. Gabehart and wife, Ruth of Jeffersonville, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kaye Underwood.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 22, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

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William David McMahan, age 78, local furniture maker

Posted by on May 21, 2015

William David McMahan, 78, of Campbellsville died Thursday, May 21, 2015 in Campbellsville.

Born October 14, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry Graves McMahan and Mary Burress McMahan.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Hogards Chapel United Methodist Church.  He served in the U.S. Army and received a honorable discharge.  He and his brother, Eugene, went into business together in 1965 making cherry furniture, carrying on a family tradition for 50 years.  He continued to make furniture until 2014.

He was married to Alice Dauphene Walker on August 22, 1964, survives.

Survivors also include a daughter, Dianne Bertram and her husband, Gary of Campbellsville; a grandson, Zach Bertram; a granddaughter, Macayla Bertram, both of Campbellsville; four brothers, James McMahan and Eugene McMahan and his wife Linda, of Campbellsville, Truman McMahan and his wife, Joyce of Louisville and Edgar McMahan and his wife, Lynn of North Carolina and four sisters, Mary Hedgespeth and her husband, Larry of Campbellsville, Faye Eggenberger and her husband, Howard of Minnesota, Anna Marie McMahan, of Greensburg and Bonnie Yeakey and her husband, Scott of North Carolina.  Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends survive.

The funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville.  Due to the holiday, the burial with military honors will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26th at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family request visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23rd at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hogards Chapel United Methodist Church or Gideon Bibles and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Dr. James Dale Hatton, 91

Posted by on May 18, 2015

Dr. HattonNavyDr. James Dale Hatton of Campbellsville was born on August 10, 1923 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and passed away on May 17, 2015 at his home. He was 91 years, 9 months, and 7 days of age. Dr. Hatton was the son of the late Elisha and Katy Mary (Buckley) Hatton. Dr. Hatton was married to Isabel Jean (Lance) Hatton, who preceded him in death. Later, he married Winnie Elizabeth (Easter) Hatton, who also predeceased him. He was a veterinarian and retired from the USDA as a meat inspector. Dr. Hatton answered the call to arms at a young age and served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII.

Dr. Hatton leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Darlene Minor and husband Charles of Virginia, Diane Guethlen and husband Robert of Maine, and Dale Hatton and wife Peggy of Campbellsville,
One brother and one sister: Ralph Hatton and wife Mary Jo of Colorado, and Ruby Spangler and husband Ed of California,
Two grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
At Dr. Hatton’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral. Cremation was accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A memorial service will be announced and conducted at a later date by his family.
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Patricia “Pat” Gaw, age 54

Posted by on May 17, 2015

Patricia “Pat” Gaw, age 54, of Campbellsville died Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Campbellsville after an illness.

A graduate of Taylor County High School, she was a member of the Baptist faith and had worked at McDonalds for seven years.

Pat was born on December 18, 1960 in Campbellsville to Wilson and Regina Perkins Skaggs, who survive. Also surviving are two brothers, Rondal R. Skaggs and his wife, Monica of Jeffersonville, IN and William A. Skaggs and his fiancé, Joyce Godbey of Liberty.

The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville where friends may call prior to the service from 5 to 7 pm.

Burial will be private at Green River Memorial Cemetery.

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Alva Mae Morrison, 96

Posted by on May 16, 2015

Mrs. Alva Mae Morrison was born in Green County, Kentucky on February 17, 1919 into the marriage of the late Nearce Clay and Shirley (Madden) Milby. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Jane Todd Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, having attained the age of 96 years, 2 months, and 28 days. She was the wife of the late Russell Morrison, Sr., with whom she had shared many happy years. Mrs. Morrison was retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith. Her sharp mind and quick wit will be long remembered by all who knew her.

Mrs. Morrison leaves to cherish her memory:
One sister: Dixie Marcum of the Hudgins community in Green County,
Two grandchildren: Darrell Morrison of Campbellsville, and Kimberly Baker of Indiana,
Five great grandchildren: Christopher Daniel Morrison, Clay Baker, Clint Baker, Dylan Morrison, and Jay Morrison,
Two great-great grandchildren,
And a host of other extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three children, Russell Morrison, Jr., Edward Wayne Morrison, and Joan Morrison, and two grandchildren, Danny Morrison, and Eddie Morrison.

There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Morrison on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Greensburg City Cemetery, North Main St, Greensburg, KY 42743 at 3:00 PM EST / 2:00 CST. Bro. James Walker will be officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
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David Bennett, 50

Posted by on May 15, 2015

Mr. David Bennett, age 50, of Columbia, the son of the late Vernon and Evelyn Tabor Bennett, passed away on Thursday in Lexington at the UK Hospital.

Survivors include his brother: Dale Bennett of Columbia.

Special friend: Stevie Coomer of Columbia.

Cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.

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Geraldine Vera Whittle, 79

Posted by on May 15, 2015

WHITTLE PICMrs. Geraldine Vera Whittle, age 79, of Nashville, formerly of Metcalfe County, passed away on Wednesday in Nashville at the Skyline Medical Center.

Survivors include three daughters: Cindy Vaughn, Bonnie Holloway and Carolyn Massey and husband Steve, all of Edmonton.

Three sons: Timothy Dick and wife Eva of Columbia, Jeff Dick and Johnny Dick both of Nashville.

24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive

The funeral service for Mrs. Geraldine Vera Whittle, will be conducted Saturday at 2 PM EST 1 PM CST at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Metcalfe County.

Visitation after 11 AM EST 10 AM CST on Saturday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
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Frankie Johns

Posted by on May 15, 2015

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Frankie Johns of Madison, Tennessee, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Oakley Johns and Elizabeth Eads Johns, was born May 14, 1936, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Madison, Tennessee. Age: 78
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
He was a retired independent insurance agent.
He united in marriage to Jane Marple May 29, 1955.
Besides his wife, Jane Johns of Madison, Tennessee, he is survived by four sons and one daughter: Todd Johns and wife, Angela and Kevin Johns and wife, Betty of Campbellsville, David Johns of Frankfort, Mitchell Johns and Melissa Hamilton and husband, Darrell of Goodlettsville, Tennessee; thirteen grandchildren: Nick Johns, Tabitha Benningfield and husband, Reed, Gretchen Warner and husband, Chad, Samantha Farmer and husband, Greg, Justin Johns and wife, Pam, Jenna Hammons and husband, Joe, Jessica McCubbins and husband, Barry, Brady Frey and wife, Whitney, Adam Johns, Eric Johns, Hunter Hamilton, Hannah Hamilton and Blake Frey; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Doug Johns of Clarksville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Caroline Johns.
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VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 18, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Greg Farmer
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY BE DONATIONS TO HOSPICE OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Gina Diane Eldridge, 57

Posted by on May 14, 2015

EldridgeMrs. Gina Diane Eldridge, the daughter of the late Joseph Ray and Anna Smith Sizemore, was born October 13, 1957 in Lincoln Nebraska and departed this life on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 57 years of age.
Gina, along with her husband and children, live in Hazard, KY, but was admitted to the hospital while in Campbellsville for the graduation of her son from Campbellsville University.
She was a Registered Nurse and was of the Southern Baptist Faith.
She leaves behind to mourn her passing: Her husband: David W. Bostic, a son: Matthew Allen Eldridge and wife Patricia and a daughter: Meghan Lee Eldridge, all of Hazard, KY.
Two grandchildren; a brother: Donald Joe Sizemore and wife Mariana of Lexington and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cremation Rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville.
There will be no visitation or funeral at this time, however a memorial service will be planned by her family at a later date.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in charge of arrangements.
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Gladys Hovious Overstreet, age 97

Posted by on May 13, 2015

Gladys Overstreet, age 97, formerly of Campbellsville died Monday, May 11th in Bardstown.

Gladys was born on April 6, 1918  on Hovious Ridge in Adair County to Benjamin and Myrtie Perkins Hovious.  Her husband John Thelbert Overstreet died in 1959 and she was also preceded in death by four sons, John Benny Overstreet, Junior Dean Overstreet, William Luther Overstreet and Terry Glen Overstreet; a daughter, Wanda Sue Crockett; brothers, Marshall Hovious, Buel Hovious and Troy Hovious; half-brothers, Mont Hovious and Luther Alvin Hovious and a half-sister, Annie Ethel Holt.

She is survived by one son, Charles Overstreet of Milford, KS, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday May 14th at the Lebanon National Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 12 – 2 p.m. Thursday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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