Altha Lois DeSpain, 85

Posted by on Jun 19, 2010

       Altha Lois DeSpain, age 85, of South Carden St., Campbellsville died Friday, at Taylor  Regional Hospital.

         She was the daughter of the late Albert and Zanie Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sherman DeSpain on February 2, 2008, one step-son, Lerman DeSpain, one daughter, Brenda Allen, grandson, Benny Jackson, two brothers, Lilburn Allen and Albert Allen, Jr., two sisters, Goldie DeSpain and Nova Nemus.

         She is survived by two sons, Larry DeSpain and Donnie DeSpain of Campbellsville, two daughters, Frances Cook of Campbellsville and Barbara Bell of Lebanon, twelve grandchildren, several great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

         Funeral services will be conducted at 1PM, Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

         Bro. Shaun Caudill, officiating.

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Benjamin Lee Burton, 27

Posted by on Jun 18, 2010

        Benjamin Burton, age 27, of South Central Avenue, Campbellsville, died Thursday , June 17, 2010 at University of Louisville Hospital.

         He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Irene Cox.

         He is survived by his father , Roger Burton and mother,  Connie Burton both of Campbellsville, one daughter, Leha Green of Indiana, one brother, Wade Burton of Campbellsville, two sisters, Amy Harrison of Louisville and Cassie Tungate of Illinois, grandparents, George W. Cox of Elkhorn, Kyle Burton of Columbia, Margie Stigall of Campbellsville,  special cousin, Christopher Cox of Campbellsville and special friends, Terry McDonald and Brittany Milby.  Also surviving are uncles, aunts and host of friends.

         Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

         Bro. Phillip Kelley, officiating.

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Nolan Richard “Dick” Jenkins, 76

Posted by on Jun 15, 2010

Nolan Richard “Dick” Jenkins of Campbellsville, son of the late John Allen and Maybel Peavey Allen and later adopted by the late Marvin Jenkins and Pearl Dixon Jenkins, was born in Jacksonville, Florida, November 17, 1933. He died at 12:45 A.M., Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in Campbellsville.  Age:   76

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William M. “Bill” Munford, 77

Posted by on Jun 12, 2010

William M. “Bill” Munford, Jr. of Campbellsville, son of the late William M. Munford, Sr. and Margaret Campbell Munford, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, September 28, 1932. He died at 9:21 P.M., Friday, June 11, 2010, in Elizabethtown.  Age:  77

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Wright, Wilburn Kenneth, 69

Posted by on Jun 11, 2010

Wilburn Wright, age 69 , of Whitewood Road, died Friday, June 11, 2010 at Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wright of Campbellsville, one son, Gary Wright of Campbellsville, two grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, Harland and Judy Wright of Campbellsville

Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Family request visitation 5-8 PM, Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home.

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Raymond Dale Garrett, 43

Posted by on Jun 10, 2010

Raymond Dale Garrett of Campbellsville, son of Stanley Garrett and Jean Carter Garrett, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, June 13, 1966. He died at 8:30 A.M., Tuesday, June 8, 2010, in Campbellsville.      Age:   43

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West, Robert Sylvestor Jr., 90

Posted by on Jun 9, 2010

         Robert Sylvestor West, Jr., age 90, of Taylor County, died Tuesday June 8, 2010 at Jane Todd Hospital after an illness. 

         He is survived by his caretakers Scott and Julie Antle of Campbellsville.

         Graveside Funeral services for Robert Sylvestor West, Jr. will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County DAV.    

         Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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David E. Wilson, 79

Posted by on Jun 7, 2010

David E. Wilson of Campbellsville, son of the late Bruce A. Wilson and Cynthia E. Polly Wilson, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, April 5, 1931. He died at 7:45 P.M., Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Indiana.   Age:   79

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James H. Daugherty, 88

Posted by on Jun 7, 2010

James H. Daugherty of Campbellsville, formerly of Laurel, Mississippi, son of the late E. L. Daugherty and Mary Etwol Lemmon Daugherty, was born in Rockville City, Iowa, August 6, 1921. He died at 10:26 P.M., Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Campbellsville.    Age:    88

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