Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 4, 2023
Brenda Kay Corbin Shofner of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Linward “Buddy” Beal Corbin and Ida Bell Perkins Corbin, was born, June 30, 1950 in Taylor County and departed this life at 12:28 P.M. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was 72 years of age.
She enjoyed being a mother to her twin sons, cooking and working in her flowers. She was a former employee of Big-K in Elmhurst Plaza having worked in the shoe dept. She was an avid UK fan and enjoyed watching basketball.
Survivors include two sons: Brad Derrick Shofner and Chad Eric Shofner of Campbellsville. One brother, Tommy Corbin and wife Cindy of Campbellsville. Two grandchildren: Saylor Bleu Shofner and Dalton Trey Shofner, one great-granddaughter: Lylah Erin Shofner.
Her nieces: Trista Corbin Moss and husband Ryan and Melinda Shirrell
Her nephews: Blake Corbin and wife Jamie.
Several great nieces and nephews: Aria Corbin, Lincoln Corbin, Cora Moss, Lily Moss, Brandon Thompson, and Amberly Thompson Pittman.
Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lillie Mae Shirrell.
She is also survived by special friends and caregivers: Beth Frazier and Taylor Brewer.
The funeral service Brenda Kay Corbin Shofner will be conducted Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brookside Cemetery.
Family requests visitation on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Brad Derrick Shofner, Tommy Corbin, Blake Corbin, Bobby Rhodes, Jamie Eads and Ryan Moss.
Honorary Pallbearers: Chad Eric Shofner and Joe Rucker.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 4, 2023
Doris Marilyn Williams, of Lebanon, formerly of Campbellsville, was born, September 8, 1947 in Taylor County to the late Hubert l. and Evelyn (Noel) Cox, and departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Lebanon at her home.
She was 75 years of age.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the God’s Friendship Chapel in Campbellsville and was a homemaker.
She united in marriage to Richard Lee Williams on December 6, 1962 and passed away on January 17, 2010.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in the death by thirteen brothers and sisters and a grandson: Jordan Chandler Williams.
Survivors include her children: Kimberly (Philip) Smith of Indiana, Ricky (Dana) Williams, Shannon (Robbie) Wilson all of Campbellsville, Steven D. (Angela) Williams of Lebanon and Shaune (Lisa) Williams of Louisville.
Also two sisters and two brothers: Patsy McDonald, Carroll Keith Cox, Lana Pendleton and Timmie Cox; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; a special friend and caregiver: Carole Hogan and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Doris Marilyn Williams will be conducted Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Green River Memorial Cemetery.
Pastor Nicholas Smith will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:30 A.M. until time for the service
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 2, 2023
Isamae Adams of Bradfordsville, KY, the daughter of the late Irvin Courtwright and Jane Goode Courtwright, was born June 11, 1930 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Thursday, June 1, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 92 years of age.
She had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church in Bradfordsville. She was a homemaker and had been employed in the restaurant business for over twenty years. She enjoyed music and playing instruments of all kinds by ear. She had performed at Renfro Valley and many other places all over the United States. She was also known as a painting artist.
She is survived by three sons and one daughter: Kenny Adams, Marty Adams and wife Bridget, and Darren Adams, all of Bradfordsville. Annette Malone and husband Dan of Lebanon. One son-in-law, David Rakes of Lebanon.
Five grandchildren: Terry Wilson (Beth), Bobbie Jean Todd (Jeff), Krystal Adams, Derek Adams (Allison), and Kellan Adams. Fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Adams, a daughter, Anna Fay Rakes, two sisters, Lucille Matherly and Bobbi Jean Courtwright, and one brother, Danny Courtwright, and a grandchild, Amanda Jo Adams.
There will be a funeral service for Isamae Adams on Monday June 5, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Pleasant Valley Christian Church in Bradfordsville, KY with burial to follow in the Weatherford Cemetery. Bro. Delane Pinkston and Bro. Bill Miller will officiate.
The family requests visitation on Monday June 5, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Pleasant Valley Christian Church in Bradfordsville, KY.
Serving as Pallbearers will be: Terry Wilson, Derek Adams, Kallen Adams, Kameron Leake, Lyndon Leake, P.T. Malone and Tony Courtwright
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Posted by Auberry Don on Jun 2, 2023
Byron Steven Myers, 46, of Coxs Creek, Kentucky, son of William “Steve” Myers and Margaret Mattingly, was born September 18th, 1976, in Lebanon, Kentucky, and departed this life on Wednesday May 31st, 2023, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
Byron was an avid fan of drag racing.
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.
Byron is survived by:
His father, William “Steve” Myers of Campbellsville
His mother, Margaret Mattingly and her husband, Steven, of Calvary
One sister, Stephanie Smith and her husband, Jason, of Campbellsville
One step-brother and two step-sisters: Michael Mattingly, Destiny Mattingly, and Kelly Mattingly, all of Lebanon
One nephew and one niece: Chase Craig of Campbellsville, and Jenna Smith of Richmond
A host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by:
His grandparents: Charles and Ella Shepherd, and Ernest and Rita Myers
VISITATION: Sunday, June 4th, 2023, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Sunday, June 4th, 2023, at 2:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Byron Myers at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jun 1, 2023
Mrs. Mary Frances Lee of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her home. Daughter of the late Lemuel and Mattie (Farmer) Mardis, she was born in Taylor County on September 29, 1941 and was 81 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pitman Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. Lee was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom and was an in-home childcare provider for many years. She was the devoted wife of Charles Wayne Lee, who preceded her in death in 2003.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
Two daughters: Lisa Lee Webb and Erica Lee,
A brother: Harold Mardis and wife Eunonia,
Sisters-in-law: Nellie Mardis, Shirley Mardis, and Ailene Mardis,
A close friend: Linda Sluder,
And several other extended family members and friends.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Lee on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Dannie Nelson will officiate. Immediately following the service, she will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 5, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 29, 2023
Pat Masters of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James Humphrey and Olga Christensen Humphrey, was born July 19, 1938, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 12:54 P.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Campbellsville. Age: 84
She professed faith in Christ and was a former member of the Whitesburg United Methodist Church from 1971-1997 and a current member of Campbellsville First Methodist Church where she took an active role in financial and administrative committees.
Pat was a Registered Pharmacist, a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma fraternity, a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, and an honorary officer of the National Society of Pershing Rifles. She loved flowers, especially azalea and rose bushes. Pat was a fashionista who enjoyed shopping, and a bit of a foodie who enjoyed cooking when she was able. She liked to read, keep up with her grandchildren and grand-dogs, and was an avid Wildcats fan.
She united in marriage to Lloyd Gene Masters September 15, 1963 and he preceded her in death October 14, 2006.
She is survived by three daughters: Elizabeth Simpson and husband, Jack of Cleveland, Ohio; Jane Virag and husband, David of Johns Creek, Georgia; and Amy Masters and husband, Michael Clapp of Louisville; five grandchildren: Drew Simpson, Brendan Simpson, Emily Virag, Eleanor Virag and Alexander Clapp; one sister, Jane Blevins and husband, Barry of Campbellsville; a niece and a nephew and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 26, 2023
Dale Willis of Campbellsville, son of the late Phillip Elza Willis and Laura Ann Wilkerson Willis, was born May 6, 1941 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 8:03 A.M., Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Lexington. Age: 82
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
Dale was self-employed. He also served on the National Street Rod Association Kentucky Safety Team, Taylor County Air Board and a dedicated member of the Tri-County Car Club.
He united in marriage to Betty Sue Dile November 3, 1961.
Besides his wife, Betty Sue Willis of Campbellsville, he is survived by two daughters: Jacqueline Dale Willis Denton and husband, Matthew and Susan Dale Willis Williams and husband, David of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Daley Savage and husband, Andrew of Summer Shade, Mason Sapp and girlfriend, Vasi Wilk, Andrea “Andi” Coppage and husband, Jarrett and MaKayla Williams of Campbellsville, Lauren Poppe and husband, Sean and Cole Denton of Elizabethtown; two great-grandchildren: Avery Savage and Lukas Williams; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Dale was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Dean Willis and Margie Lynn Willis.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Don Gowin and Rev. Jim Collison, Sr.
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 25, 2023
Sherry Raffety of Campbellsville, daughter of James R. “Boody” Benningfield and the late Shirley McNear Benningfield, was born November 21, 1964 in Marion County, Kentucky. She died at 9:36 A.M., Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Louisville. Age: 58
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church.
Sherry was employed as a medical assistant.
She united in marriage to Larry Raffety June 12, 1982.
Sherry loved everyone; she was a good friend and caregiver like no other. She loved to laugh and joke and was an inspiration to others. Her family called her “The Queen.”
Besides her husband, Larry Raffety of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Christy Higdon and husband, Nick of Big Clifty and Jessie Newton and husband, J. D. of Finley; one grandson, Bradley Newton; her father, James R. “Boody” Benningfield of Finley; one brother, Brian Benningfield and companion, Tammy Hayes of Finley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Sherry was also preceded in death by a sister, Angela Sue Benningfield Shipp.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 29, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL MASS: 11:05 A.M., Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church in Finley by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church Cemetery
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 24, 2023
Maye Smith Gore of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Edwin “Rube” Smith and Beryl “Bea” Goff Smith, was born February 6, 1946 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:26 P.M., Monday, May 22, 2023 in Campbellsville. Age: 77
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of New Journey Church.
Maye was an employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville for twenty years and an employee of Taylor Regional Hospital for fifteen years.
She liked to be outside and working in her flowers and enjoyed spending time with her special cat, Callie Jo.
She united in marriage to Eddie Greer August 14, 1964 and he preceded her in death October 31, 1977. She later united in marriage to H. C. Gore July 1, 1978 and he preceded her in death December 14, 2018.
She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Jr. Parson of Campbellsville; special friends: Glenn Perkins and Chuck and Abbey Lawson of Campbellsville and Sheila Benningfield of Finley, several cousins and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Jeff Edwards
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 24, 2023
Virginia Cole Caffee of Campbellsville, daughter of the late George Beckham Cole and Nina Fudge Cole, was born February 2, 1935 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Bluegrass Way Assisted Living in Campbellsville. Age: 88
She professed faith in Christ and attended Spurlington United Methodist Church.
Virginia was a retired Teller at the Bank of Columbia and did numerous jobs at the bank over her 42 year career.
She united in marriage to Floyd Caffee August 29, 1977 and he preceded her in death June 5, 1991.
She is survived by one step-son: Norman Feese and wife Sharon of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law: Sonya Fagon of Raleigh, North Carolina; a special young lady that she considered to be her daughter: Reta Gentry; a special, faithful and loving friend: Hollis Rogers; and her Wednesday driving buddy: Alberta Lowe; many other relatives and friends.
Virginia was also preceded in death by one brother: Beckham Cole Jr.
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VISITATION: 8:00 – 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 26, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 26, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price and Rev. Robert Morris
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
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