Posted by Lyndell Petty 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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Posted by Lyndell Petty 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 13, 2019
Robert Hoskins “R.H.”Weatherford of Campbellsville, son of the late Wilbur Weatherford and Lela Hoskins Weatherford, was born March 31, 1928 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 9:58 A.M., Friday, December 13, 2019 in Campbellsville. Age: 91
He professed faith in Christ and attended First Church of God and formerly attended
Elk Horn United Methodist Church.
R.H. was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after more than twenty years of service and a former bulldozer operator for Bill Cave. He enjoyed farming, gardening, watching westerns and spending time with family and friends
He united in marriage to Audrey Lee Druin June 14, 1952 and she preceded him in death April 25, 1991. He later united in marriage to Priscilla “Sue” Harden Gilpin May 14, 1994 and she preceded him in death August 29, 2018.
He is survived by one son, Robert Lynwood “Woody” Weatherford and wife, Tena of Campbellsville; five step-children: Jeff Gilpin and wife, Denise, Kay Price, Mark Gilpin and wife, Kenna, Vicky Baldock and Todd Gilpin; two grandchildren: Jessica Dillon and husband, Wes and J. T. Weatherford and wife, Jessica; two great-grandsons: Lathan Weatherford and Everett Dillon, all of Campbellsville; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis Weatherford and wife, Wanda of Campbellsville; sister-in-law, Louvenia Weatherford of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
R. H. was also preceded in death by a daughter, Geneva Ree Weatherford February 3, 1956 and one brother and one sister: Charles Hoover Weatherford and Marian Perkins.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jamie Bennett and Rev. Evan Tedder
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
PALLBEARERS:
Leonard Bright
Billie Grimes
Leonard McDonald
Christopher Morrison
Thomas Tungate
David Weatherford
Danny Wilson
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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