Austin Michael “Stretch” Lain, 23

Posted by on Jan 6, 2023

Austin Michael “Stretch” Lain of Campbellsville, was born April 15, 1999 in Plymouth, Indiana and departed this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Radcliff. He was 23 years of age.

He was a manager at Walmart in Bardstown and was of the Christian Faith.

Austin enjoyed fishing, playing and watching basketball, online gaming and programming.

He is survived by his parents: Jerry and Robin (Creason) Lain of Buffalo; a son: Aiden Michael Lain, seven brothers and two sisters: Justin Lain, Jerry Lain III, Joshua Kendall, Joseph Kendall and Jonah Kendall, Nolan Stalbaum, Trevor Wilson Amber Clark and Carissa Morgan; his grandparents: Jerry and Mildred Lain and Norman and Diana Creason and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Victoria Clemans.

The funeral service for Austin Michael “Stretch” Lain will be Monday, January 9, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Poplar Grove Cemetery.

 Visitation is requested from 5-8 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home.

                                                                      Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund and be made in person at the funeral home.

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Delma Goodin Wise

Posted by on Jan 5, 2023

Delma Goodin Wise of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Glenn V. Goodin and Ollie Alice Roberts Goodin, was born January 17, 1929  in Taylor County, Kentucky.   She died at 8:05 A.M., Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Campbellsville.   Age:  93

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

Delma was a dedicated wife who enjoyed taking care of others before herself, especially her husband, Willard. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed traveling with Willard on many mission trips and spreading the gospel to others.

She united in marriage to Willard Wise October 16, 1945 and he preceded her in death September 11, 2022.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter:  Willard Wise and wife, Angie, Winfrey Wise and wife, Kathie and Leoda Watson and husband, Roger of Campbellsville; seven grandchildren:  Leanne Wise-Sutton, Melody Burress, David Wise, Joshua Watson, Benjamin Watson, Troy Watson and Bryan Watson, all of Campbellsville; two step-grandchildren:  Daron Vaughn of Campbellsville and Phillip Harmon of Villa Hills; eight great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three sisters:  Linda Williams and husband, Richard and Shirley Newton and husband, Dale of Campbellsville and Sherry Cowan and husband, Phillip of Columbia;  a sister-in-law, Sue Clarke-Goodin of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Delma was also preceded in death by two grandchildren:  Angela Gail Wise and Bonnie Jean Wise; a step-grandson, Paul Harmon and two brothers: Gary Goodin and Larry Goodin.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, January 9, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:   1:00 P.M., Monday, January 9, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Haywood Riner

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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David Lee Harrison

Posted by on Jan 3, 2023

David Lee Harrison, son of the late Charles Lee “Cotton” Harrison and Joan Wintsch Harrison, was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky on June 27, 1951.  He died at 8:05 P.M., Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee at age 71.

David professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowling Green, Kentucky.  He was united in marriage to Patty Lynn Kearney on June 1, 1974.

He is survived by his wife, Patty Kearney Harrison of Bowling Green, his daughter and son-in-law, Natalie Harrison Cline and Robbie Cline, and his grandsons, Harrison Cline and Collin Cline of Gallatin, Tennessee.

David graduated from Campbellsville High School (1969) and the University of Kentucky (1974) and was a career accountant.  A whiz with numbers, he was known for his ability to be a human calculator.  David was also an avid sports fan and kept everyone up to date on the latest sports news and statistics, particularly for his beloved Kentucky Wildcats.  David enjoyed puzzles, games, mapping out his family’s journeys and trying new restaurants.  Most of all, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved spending time with his family and cheering on his daughter and grandsons.  His gentle “I love yous” and hugs from his tall, comforting frame will stay with us always.

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VISITATION:  11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 6, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    1:00 P.M., Friday, January 6, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Rose Pruitt

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

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Gary Paul Heinbaugh

Posted by on Jan 3, 2023

Gary Paul Heinbaugh

Mr. Gary Paul Heinbaugh passed peacefully from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023 in Louisville at Baptist Health. Born in Altoona, PA to the late Merle Elvin Heinbaugh and Helen Louise Baker Heinbaugh on April 15, 1961, he was 61 years of age at the time of his death. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Heinbaugh served his country honorably in the United States Army and had served in Somalia and had received numerous commendations. Mr. Heinbaugh was retired from the Veterans Administration – Grayson County CBOC where he worked as a nurse. He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Patricia Ann Reed Heinbaugh

One daughter: Britney Marie Hutcheson and husband Nick of Bowling Green, KY

Five sisters: Catherine Louise McKee, E. Jane Millward and husband Jerry, Carol Ann Stevens, Patricia L. Gauthier and husband Don, and Susan M. Golden and husband Sam.

One Grandson: Gavyn Hutcheson and an expected granddaughter Selene Hutcheson

His Mother-in-Law: Mary Reed

A chosen son: Cody Salsman

His service dog: Meeko

And a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Gary Paul Heinbaugh on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery will full military honors by the Marion County DAV Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM until time for the service.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans.

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John Smothers

Posted by on Jan 1, 2023

John Smothers, 56, of Lebanon, Kentucky, son of the late James Smothers and Eva Mae Mattingly was born January 22nd, 1966, in Marion County and departed this life on Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville.

John professed faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith. He was a former employee of US Chita Co Ltd in Lebanon. He had a passion for UK Basketball and loved collecting Matchbox cars and watching Star Wars with his family.

He is survived by:

One daughter: Tiffany Pickard and husband, Brian, of Campbellsville, KY.

One son: Nicholas Smothers of Bowling Green, KY.

Three grandchildren: Kennedy Pickard, Briley Pickard, and John Abel Pickard, all of Campbellsville.

Three sisters: Shirley Baird of Mt. Washington, Shelia Gill of Lexington, and Amy Burnside of Bardstown.

Also, a furry companion, Bootsie.

Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by:

Two brothers and one sister: James Terry Smothers, Ruth Anne Hagy, and Gary Lee Smothers.

One nephew: Joseph Robert Hagy.

VISITATION: Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Thursday, January 5th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Family request that expressions of sympathy be taken in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. John Smothers at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

 

 

 

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Kathy Clark

Posted by on Dec 31, 2022

Kathy Clark of Campbellsville, daughter of Joe Dudgeon and Juanita Shively Dudgeon, was born January 12, 1958 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:00 P.M., Friday, December 30, 2022 in Campbellsville.  Age: 64

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

Kathy was an employee of Taylor County Intermediate School where she worked as a custodian. She loved to travel and shop with her friends, she was the family caretaker doing everything that needed to be done. She loved working with all of the children in the school system and they all adored her.

She united in marriage to Jimmy Clark January 15, 1977.

Besides her husband, Jimmy Clark of Campbellsville, Kathy is survived one son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Andrea Clark of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Ethan Clark, Kayden Clark, Maddox Smith, Kinley Smith, and Caroline Smith; her parents, Joe and Juanita Dudgeon of Campbellsville; three brothers and one sister: Danny Dudgeon and wife, Vanessa of Jamestown, Terry Dudgeon and wife, Jill, Jerry Dudgeon and wife, Greta and Anita Rainwater and husband, Lewis of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

VISITATION: 5:00- 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at

Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:       1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jim Collison, III

BURIAL:  Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

 

PALLBEARERS:

 

Ethan Clark

Jeremy Clark

Kayden Clark

Danny Dudgeon

Jerry Dudgeon

Terry Dudgeon

 

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AT TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

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Dustan Burress

Posted by on Dec 30, 2022

 

 

 

Dustin Allen Burress, 39, of Elkhorn, Kentucky, son of Allen and Kecia Burress was born August 20, 1983, in Taylor County and departed this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2022.

Dustan professed faith in Christ and attended Feathersburg First Church of God. He was an employee of Murakami Manufacturing in Campbellsville. He was a graduate of Taylor County High School where he was active in Future Farmers of America. He was an avid fan of the University of Louisville Cardinals and Taylor County High School Cardinal Baseball.

Besides his parents he is survived by:

Three children: Isaac, Nathan, and Rylee Burress, all of Elkhorn.

One brother: Austin Burress of Elkhorn, KY.

One sister: Jessica Johnson and her husband, Joe, of Elkhorn.

Three nieces: Laura, Sarah, and Allie Jo Johnson, of Elkhorn.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bobby and Dorothy Burress and Jerry and Faye Burton.

One uncle: Rodney Burress.

Uncle and Aunt: Jerry and Sandra Davis.

One cousin: Matt Burress.

VISITATION: Monday, January 2nd, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial will follow in Callahan Cemetery.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Dustan Burress at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Acelyn Marie Lamer

Posted by on Dec 30, 2022

Acelyn Marie Lamer, the infant daughter of John Austin Wheeler and Jasmin Marie Lamer, passed from this life Thursday December 29, 2022 in Lexington, KY at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents: Shelly Shields and significant other Steve Sullivan, Dennis Lamer and significant other Brittany Jackson, Theresa Scott and husband Michael, and Jason Wheeler and wife Julie.

Two sisters: Ariana Lamer and Aaliyah Lamer

Great–Grandparents Rosemary Lamer and Dale and Eva Buchanan.

Five Aunts: Denise and Eric Novak, Sydney Lamer and partner Miracle Nalley, Eva Lamer, Paige Price, and Haley Sanders, Four Uncles: Colton Lamer, Caden Lamer, Camden Lamer and Chanler Lamer

The funeral services for Acelyn Marie Lamer will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family request visitation Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at 10 AM until time for the service at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

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Janet Raye (DeMoss) Royer

Posted by on Dec 30, 2022

Janet Raye (DeMoss) Royer

Janet Raye DeMoss Royer, daughter of the late Nobel Joseph DeMoss, and Lillie Gertrude Farrell was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 3, 1933. She died peacefully at her daughter’s home on December 24, 2022, at the age of 89.

She attended Treadwell High School in Memphis, Tennessee, where she met her late husband, Charles “Norman” Royer. They were married on July 9,1948. In 1949, she became the devoted mother of Charles “Chuck” Norman Royer, Jr. and later, Valerie Gail. She used her many talents to augment the family income, working out of her home as both a seamstress and hairdresser.

Janet professed faith in Christ at an early age. She was an active member of Berclair Baptist in Memphis for over 40 years before joining Faith Baptist in 1995 and moving to Bartlett. The friendships developed during these years became extended family and the Faithful Followers Sunday school class her home. At 56, she began working at the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau as a receptionist. She adored her job and coworkers and they loved her back, affectionately referring to her as Janay! Having suffered for years with chronic eye problems, she retired after 14 years when her eyes would no longer allow her to make the lengthy drive to downtown Memphis. Facing multiple health issues including five bouts with cancer, she was a woman who lived her life with faith and courage. She filled her days with church activities and friends, sharing her joy and inspiration with everyone she came in contact with. Her sweet spirit continued when she moved to Campbellsville, Kentucky, in 2019 to be near her daughter.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Gail (Gabe) Gabehart and four beloved grandchildren: David (Liz) Royer of Memphis, Austin (Tamara) Prather of Bowling Green, KY, Garrett (Sara) Gabehart of Versailles, KY and Jenna (Matt) Canon of Lexington, KY. She was the loving great-grandmother of Jackson, Cohen, Addyson Kate, Graham, Clay, Remy and Sybil. She also leaves a host of dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, son, Chuck, and her devoted sister, Elinor June Smith.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE PENDING

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Janet Osborne

Posted by on Dec 30, 2022

Janet Osborne of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Benjamin Hicks and Essie Faye Hayes Hicks, was born June 24, 1938 in Boone, North Carolina.  She died at 6:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Greensburg.   Age:  84

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.

Janet was a devoted Christian wife, mother, and grandmother.  She provided childcare for many children when she was younger and enjoyed playing outside and going fishing with them and her grandchildren.

She united in marriage to Darrell Osborne August 10, 1958 and he preceded her in death October 12, 2002.

Janet is survived one son and one daughter:  Jerry Osborne and wife, LaDonna, and Mary Rogers and husband, Gary of Campbellsville; three grandchildren: Jordan Osborne and wife, Hayli, and Austin Osborne and wife, Rachel and Samantha Ward and husband, Kyle of Campbellsville; thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister: Loyde Hicks and wife, Delores of Carrollton, Georgia, and Ruth Greer and husband, Dwight of Knifley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters: Lewis Hicks, Leona Cable, Bennie Warren, Earlene Bright Holtzclaw and Gertrude Bright.

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VISITATION:  10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Monday, January 2, 2023 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:  1:00 P.M., Monday, January 2, 2023, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Eric Bryant and Rev. David Griesemer

BURIAL:   Harden Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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