Merle “Tutor” Benningfield, Age 80

Posted by on Aug 31, 2010

Merle “Tutor” Benningfield of Campbellsville, son of the late Victor Benningfield and Mazy Goodin Benningfield, was born June 15, 1930 in Pekin, Illinois.  He died at 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 30, 2010 in Greensburg.  Age: 80

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrew Methodist Church.

He was retired manager of Fruit of the Loom Cafeteria in Campbellsville.

He was a member of the Campbellsville Country Club and an avid golfer.

He united in marriage to Aileen Garrison December 25, 1954.

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John Gabriel Stone, 32

Posted by on Aug 27, 2010

        John Gabriel Stone, age 32, of Sheridan Drive, Campbellsville, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his residence.

         He is survived by his wife, Candie Stone of Campbellsville, three sons Cameron Hughes, Wyatt Stone, and Lucas Rush Stone all of Campbellsville, three daughters Julie Stone, Victoria Stone, and Haylie Stone all of Campbellsville, his mother Wanda Stone of Campbellsville, one brother and sister-in-law Jay and Melanie Stone of Hopkinsville, and grandmother Laverne Stone of Campbellsville.

         Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Monday, August 30, 2010, at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

         Family requests visitation 5-8PM, Sunday August 29, 2010, at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home.

         In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Stone children’s fund and may be made at the funeral home.

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Carrie Matherly, Age 74

Posted by on Aug 25, 2010

Carrie Matherly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late J. W. Richeson and Nora Robinson Richeson, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, May 16, 1936.  She died at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 24, 2010, in Campbellsville.      Age:  74

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Christian Church.

She was retired teller from Citizens Bank and Trust Company.

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Edna Lee Burress Herron, Age 90

Posted by on Aug 25, 2010

                                                                 Edna Lee Burress Herron

         Edna Lee Burress Herron, age 90, of Walling Street, Campbellsville, died Tuesday,  August 24, 2010 at her residence after an illness.

         She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Clifton and Mary Holly Burress.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, L. H. (Lawrence) Herron, one son Randal Herron, one brother Walter Burress and one sister, Lillie Marie Woodrum.

         She is survived by one son, Terry Ray Herron of Campbellsville, two daughters and sons-in-law, Beatrice and Vernon Herron of Liberty, Norma Sue and Don Gabehart of Campbellsville, three brothers,

Bobby Burress, Harold Burress and Lester Burress all of Campbellsville, three sisters, ChristineWise, Shirley Chelf and Loretta Gaddis all of Campbellsville.

         Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Friday , August 27, 2010 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Callahan Cemetery.

         Bro. Troy Grider, officiaiting.

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Myrtle Atwell, Age 85

Posted by on Aug 25, 2010

Myrtle Atwell of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Van Cleveland Underwood and Lennie Agnes Allen Underwood, was born August 12, 1925, in Larue County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Campbellsville.  Age: 85

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church.

She was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

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Juanita Tungate, 79

Posted by on Aug 22, 2010

Juanita Tungate of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Otha Bryant Lawson and Floy Warren Lawson was born June 11, 1931 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 12:30 P.M., Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Campbellsville.      Age: 79

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Agnes Warren, 89

Posted by on Aug 21, 2010

Agnes Warren, age 89, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late G. W. Money and Commie Sullivan Money, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, October 25, 1920.  She died at 10:09 A.M., Friday, August 20, 2010 in Matthews, North Carolina.

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Reward Offered for Stolen Four Wheeler

Posted by on Aug 18, 2010

The Taylor County Sheriffs Department is currently investigating a stolen 4 wheeler taken from the residence of Bobby Burress located at 5204 Speckridge Road. A red and black 2007 450 Polaris 4-wheeler was taken sometime during the late evening hours of 8/10/2010 or the early morning hours of 8/11/2010. Any one with information about the case or the where abouts of the 4-wheeler is asked to contact the Taylor County Sheriffs Office. The owner of the 4-wheeler, Mr. Burress, is offering a $1000.00 reward for information leading to the recovery and prosecution of the individual or individuals involved in the theft.

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