Mildred Walker

Posted by on Dec 20, 2019

Mildred Walker of Brandywine, West Virginia, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Luther Columbus Bowman and Bessie Chappel Bowman, was born June 24, 1924 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:44 P.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in Franklin, West Virginia. Age: 95
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Woodlawn Christian Church. Mildred also sang in the quartet, “Sunshine Girls”, for many years.
She was a former owner and operator of the Walker Bean Pot Restaurant and Brothers Restaurant, with her husband, Glen “Brother” Walker.
Mildred united in marriage to Glen “Brother” Walker November 20, 1965 and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son and one daughter: Roy Glen Walker and wife, Nancy of Campbellsville and Marilyn Sims of Brandywine, West Virginia; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Mildred was also preceded in death by one son and one daughter: Kerry Phillip Pike and Glenna Walker and a brother, Marion Bowman and a half-brother, Gene Bowman.
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VISITATION: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Minister Fella Wilson
ENTOMBMENT: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

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Mildred Shofner, 81

Posted by on Dec 17, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Alien Shofner of Summersville passed from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Jane Todd Hospital after an illness. Born on March 19, 1938 to the late Walter L. and Cora (Herron) Cox, she was 81 years, 8 months, and 26 days of age. Mrs Shofner was a beloved and cherished mother and grandmother, and she will be dearly missed.

She leaves to carry her legacy:

A husband: Alvin Shofner of Greensburg,

Nine children: Christopher Schultise of Lebanon, Wendell Shofner and wife Kim of Georgia, Donald Shofner and companion Lisa McGuffin of Campbellsville, Scott Shofner and wife Angela of Summersville, Alvin Shofner of Bardstown, Diane McDonald and husband George of Campbellsville, Theresa Goldsmith and husband Danny of Shepherdsville, Linda Smith and companion William Underwood of Greensburg, and Karen Montgomery and husband James of Campbellsville,

Two siblings: Sylvia Combs of Louisville, and Wanda Dillander of Greensburg,

Thirty-three grandchildren,

Seventy-seven great-grandchildren,

A close friend: Betty Shelby of Upton,

And a host of great-great grandchildren, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three children: Ronald Shofner, Mark Shofner, and Rita Gribbins; and six siblings: Hack, Buck, David, Kenneth, Ed, and Alien.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shofner on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Feathersburg Church of God, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Elk Horn, KY 42733. Bro. Bobby O’Neil will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Callahan Cemetery beside the church.

The family will receive friends at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Tuesday, December 17, from 4:00-8:00 PM and on Wednesday after 11:00 at the church.

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Herbert Vance, 86

Posted by on Dec 17, 2019

Mr. Herbert “Junior” Vance of Buffalo passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. Son of the late Bennie Herbert and Florence Edith (Lee) Vance, he was 86 years, 5 months, and 24 days of age. Mr. Vance had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Poplar Grove United Methodist Church. He was a carpenter by trade, and loved to spend his free time outdoors fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Essie (Underwood) Vance, in 2005.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two sisters: Peggy Potter and husband Ernie of Missouri, and Diana Creason and husband Norman of Buffalo,

Several nieces and nephews,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by three siblings: Louella Judis, Carl Vance, and an infant brother.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Vance on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Poplar Grove Rd. Bro. Elbert Hadley will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church on Monday, Dec. 16, from 11:00 AM until time for the service.

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