Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 29, 2020
Mr. Christopher Allen Van Fossen of Columbia was born in Visalia, California on October 7, 1962. He departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2020 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 57 years, 3 months, and 20 days of age. He was a former Correctional Peace Officer, a believer in Christ, and a cherished husband, father, and grandfather. His love and patience with troubled children helped countless young people improve their lives. He especially enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and an extremely knowledgeable beekeeper.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mrs. Sandra (Buck) Van Fossen of Columbia,
His mother: Mrs. June (Bauer) Vollmer of California,
Seven children: Benjamin Van Fossen of Maryland, Jessmyne Rodriguez of California, Victoria Van Fossen and husband Devante of California, Wendy Krauth of Bardstown, Jeremy Savicki of California, Lori Beadle and husband Glen of California, and Eric Savicki of California,
Two sisters: Kimberly Bender and husband Richard, and April Alvarez, all of California,
Seven grandchildren: Serenity, Neveah, Melody, Dante, Saria, Sybrina, and Raelynn,
One great-grandchild: Trenton,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his father: Mr. Larry Van Fossen; and a grandson: Dylan.
Mr. Van Fossen had requested that his body be cremated. Those arrangements were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. There was no public visitation.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 25, 2020
Mrs. Leola (Reynolds) Rucker of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lee and Gertrude (Caulk) Reynolds, was born in Finley on June 2, 1929. She departed this life on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, being 90 years, 6 months, and 27 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where she especially enjoyed singing in the choir. Mrs. Rucker was a testament of personal strength, and a 42 year breast cancer survivor. She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom, a cherished mother and grandmother, and a devoted homemaker to Mr. G.L. Rucker, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1993.
She is survived by:
A daughter and son-in-law: Lorrie and David Spachman of Greensburg,
Two sisters: Eula Durham and Shirley Kennon, both of Campbellsville,
A brother: Bob Reynolds and wife Rita of Columbia,
Two grandchildren: Joshua Spachman and wife Stephanie of Hodgenville, and Christopher Spachman of Bowling Green,
And a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Parnell Reynolds, and a sister, Aileen Lyon.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Rucker on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 6380 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Dr. James Jones and Bro. Dennis Santos will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, January 27, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 23, 2020
Jordan Wayne Coppage, the son of Tim Coppage and Leslie (Parrott) Gaines, both of Campbellsville, was born on June 25, 1986 in Campbellsville and departed this life in on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home in Campbellsville. He was 33 years of age.
He was of the Baptist Faith and was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served his country honorably in Iraq.
Jordan enjoyed his family and friends and helping his dad train dogs and loved sports, especially the U of L Cardinals.
He is survived by his parents: Tim Coppage and wife Traci and Leslie Gaines and husband Lee all of Campbellsville; his children: Nigel, Kayala and McKinley; his brother: Jerrett Coppage and wife Andrea of Campbellsville; his step-siblings: Brittany Ebetino and Matthew Gibson both of Indiana, Cheyenne Milby of Lebanon, Ashton Chelf, Scotty Chelf and Cory Williams all of Campbellsville, Jennifer Gaines of Lexington, Marcia Gaines, Angela Gail Gaines and Autumn Carol Gaines all of Lebanon; his grandparents: Lanny and Sue Parrott of Campbellsville; his companion: Cassandra Harriss and his former wife: Haydee Coppage and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Wayne and Phyllis Coppage.
The funeral service for Jordan Wayne Coppage will be conducted Monday, January 27, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation after 8:30 A.M. on Monday until time for service.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home or onlineat lrpetty.com homepage, How Can I Help tab.
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