Wendi Akin, 46

Posted by on Apr 29, 2024

Wendi Renee Akin of Campbellsville, the daughter of Roger and Debra (Shofner) Sprowles of Campbellsville, was born November 18, 1977 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Louisville at the University Hospital. She was 46 years of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

She loved her pets, horse riding and other farm animals, but most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Louise Shofner and Charlie and Goldie Sprowles and a grandchild: Ember Faith Brockman.

Besides her parents Roger and Debra, she is survived by her husband: Bryan Akin of Campbellsville; her children: Chase Brockman and wife Whitney, and Chance Brockman, all of Campbellsville, Noah Akin and Lily Akin, both of Greensburg; and a brother: Josh Sprowles of Campbellsville.

Also surviving is her grandfather: Elbert Shofner of Campbellsville; her mother-in-law: Connie Russell of Campbellsville; four grandchildren: Nevaeh, Bentley, Addisyn, and Kinsley Brockman, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Wendi Renee Akin will be

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Zion Cemetery.

 Bro. Ronda Arnett and Bro. Thomas Metcalf officiating.

 Visitation from 5-8 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Nancy Jane “Jane” Buchanan Roution

Posted by on Apr 26, 2024

Nancy Jane “Jane” Buchanan Roution passed away on April 24, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. peacefully in her sleep at CNRC where she had resided since 2020.  Born June 13, 1933 to the late Fred and Evelyn Buchanan in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Jane was raised in Campbellsville along with her two brothers and one sister.  Her father was a local businessman and her mother was a nurse in Campbellsville.  Jane graduated from Campbellsville High School in 1951. Jane was married on February 20, 1954 to William “Bill” Roution.

The couple spent time in Indianapolis, Indiana while Bill worked at concrete construction and Jane in a veterinary clinic.  Bill and Jane had four children:  Brian, Barry, Brad and Alicia.  The family would settle back into Taylor County around 1964.  Bill created his own concrete construction company while  Jane was a stay-at-home mom.  A lifelong animal lover, Jane also volunteered at the local animal hospital and SPCA.   Jane began working at Taylor Count Hospital in 1977 as a patient care aide until retiring after 35 years of service.  Spending most of her years at TCH in Labor and Delivery and even catching a few babies.  Jane was known for her detailed work ethic, dedication to patients and jovial attitude.  After retirement, she stayed at home with patients to provide daily care until 2017.

Jane showed pure love and devotion throughout her life to God, family and country.  A true patriot, she proudly sent all three sons to Camp Lejeune to be trained as United States Marines.  Jane and her mother’s love of nursing was passed down to her only daughter.  With great enthusiasm, Jane would follow college basketball each year as an avid UK Wildcats basketball fan throughout her life.  Jane was also active in her church and loved Bible study.  After retirement, she enjoyed group travel throughout the United States.  In 1999 at age 66, Jane started classes at Campbellsville College and continued until 2002.  Granny Jane also adored all her grandchildren and cherished spending holidays and birthdays with family.

Jane is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, William “Bill” Roution.  Also preceded by her parents, brothers and sister, Frederick Hoskins Buchanan, Evelyn Cheuvront Buchanan, Billy Joe Buchanan, Robert Buchanan, Thomas Buchanan and Betty Gaye Buchanan Lowe.

Jane is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and a host of extended family and friends.  Brian, wife, Cheryl, sons, Joe and John Roution; Barry, wife, Jill Roution, Barry’s son, Barry Tungate and fiance’, Amber Phillips; Brad, wife, Lori Roution and daughters, Emily, husband, Elijah, their daughter, Goldie Smith Madeline Roution, fiance’ Aaron Long and Alicia Roution, Stephen Noel, Stephen Noel’s son, Jake Noel.

Pallbearers are Joe Roution, John Roution, Billy Joe Lowe, Barry Tungate, Jake Noel and Elijah Smith

Honorary pallbearers are Mike Mattingly, Doug Chelf and Aaron Long

Services will be on April 28, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.  Family visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. with public visitation from 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M..  Burial will be at Merrimac Cemetery.

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

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James LaDue

Posted by on Apr 24, 2024

James Richard LaDue, 64, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, formerly of Vestal, New York, son of Jane Wingate Reams and the late John LaDue was born April 12th, 1960, in Binghamton, New York and departed this life on April 24th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY.
James professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Besides his mother, James is survived by:
Two sisters and one brother: Cindy Bunnell of Campbellsville; Diana Talley and her husband, Michael, of Elizabethtown; and William LaDue of Oviedo, FL
A host of other relatives and friends

FUNERAL: All services for Mr. LaDue will be held privately. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of all arrangements.

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

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