ALEX KEITH GUPTON OBITUARY

Posted by on Nov 9, 2021

Alexander “Alex” Keith Gupton, 26, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of Darren Gupton and Angela Skaggs, both of Campbellsville, was born on April 7th, 1995, in Hardin County and departed this life on Saturday, November 6th, 2021.

He professed his faith in Christ and was of Christian faith. He attended 3Trees Church in Campbellsville.

Alex was a 2013 graduate of Taylor County High School. He started playing football at 5 years old and proudly wore #25 football jersey for the Taylor County Cardinals where he played many positions throughout his high school career. He was an avid UK and Colts fan. He enjoyed hunting, working, and loved his family. He was currently employed by Caldwell Tanks as a “TANKIE” welder building water towers. He was known by his family and friends as “being tougher than nails.”  Alex attended WKU and Lexington Community College.

Alex is survived by:

His father:  Darren Gupton (Beth) of Campbellsville.

His mother:  Angela Skaggs (Robert) of Campbellsville.

One brother:  Jake Gupton of Campbellsville.

Six sisters:  Joscelyn Milby of Campbellsville; Macaela Hansford of Campbellsville; Saylor Gupton of Campbellsville; Hannah Gupton of Campbellsville; Raina Simpson (Dustin); and Sawyer Gupton of Campbellsville.

Grandparents:  David and Rita Byrne of Leitchfield; Doris Hansford and Tretha Dugger of Campbellsville.

One niece and one nephew along with many other relatives and friends.

Alex is preceded in death by his grandparents: Gerry Dugger, Rufus F. Hansford, Sr., and Jenna Rose Ferguson.

VISITATION:  Thursday, November 11th, 2021, from 6:00pm-8:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Friday, November 12th, 2021, at 2:00pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Pallbearers:  Blake Penn, Dustin Burton, Taylor Spoon, and Levi Richardson.

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

 

 

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GARY JAMES VIERS OBITUARY

Posted by on Nov 7, 2021

Gary James Viers, age 64, of Campbellsville, KY passed away on November 5th, 2021, at his home. He was born February 1st, 1957, to the late James Viers and Mattie Bell Bray.

 

He married Debra Viers on September 29th, 1978.  They reside in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed the outdoors. He professed faith in Christ and attended Stoner Creek United Methodist Church.

 

Survivors include his wife, Debra Viers, of Campbellsville, KY.

 

One daughter:  Ciji Blair and her husband, Daniel, of Campbellsville.

 

Three grandchildren: William Blair, Serenity Blair, and Jasmin Blair of Campbellsville.

 

Two sisters and three brothers: Teresa Richardson of Louisville; Joy Rawlings and husband, Sherril of Lebanon; Larry Viers, Randy Viers and William Viers all of Campbellsville.

 

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

 

Gary was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Roland Viers and Verly Brown.

 

VISITATION: Monday, November 8th, 2021, from 10am – 12pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

 

FUNERAL: Monday, November 8th, 2021, at 12 Noon EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

 

The funeral service will be conducted by Bro. John Hall and assisted by Sister Sherry Tabaka-Morrissey.

 

Pallbearers:  William Blair, Daniel Blair, Roger Malone, Sherril Rawlings, and Jesse Malone.

 

Burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

 

FAMILY REQUEST EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATY TAKE THE FORM OF DONATIONS TO FUNERAL EXPENSES 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. Gary James Viers at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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LINDA JOYCE WINFREY

Posted by on Nov 1, 2021

Linda Joyce Winfrey, 68, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Ben Rafferty and Mary Helen Whited Rafferty was born April 4th, 1953, in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, October 31st, 2021, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

She professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Campbellsville Baptist Temple. Linda retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville where she was a seamstress.  She loved the simple life of watching tv and the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

Survived by one son:  Harold Wayne Hardin of Campbellsville.

Four grandchildren:  Patrick Hardin and his wife, Mary, of Russell Springs, KY; Wesley Hardin and his wife, Cassie, of Russell Springs, KY; Tyler Hardin and his fiancé, Brooklyn Kay of Russell Springs, KY; and Christin Lackey and husband, Cody, of Warsaw, Indiana.

Five great-grandchildren:  Elijah Hardin, Maddie Hardin, Kyleigh Hardin, Ayden Hardin and Kensley Hardin, all of Russell Springs, KY, and Braxton Lackey of Warsaw, Indiana.

Two sisters:  Juanita Ford and her husband, Donnie of Campbellsville, KY, and Mary Nell Cox of Campbellsville, KY.

One sister-in-law:  Betty Rafferty of Campbellsville, KY.

One brother-in-law:  Ronald Fitzgerald of Cheyenne, WY.

Special niece:  Kymberli Fitzgerald.

Special friend:  Beverly Sue Cox.

Along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Besides her parents, Ms. Winfrey is preceded in death by:

One son:  Michael Todd Hardin on August 01, 2013.

One brother:  Carroll Rafferty.

One sister: Barbara Fitzgerald.

Burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Dr. Brian Rafferty will be officiating the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested for memorials to be made to Gideons Bibles and can be made at the funeral home.

The funeral service for Ms. Linda Joyce Winfrey will be held privately on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at Auberry Funeral Home.  There will be no public visitation.

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

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VICTOR SHOFNER OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 28, 2021

Victor Wayne Shofner, 55, of New Hope, KY, son of the late Rev. Ray Victor Shofner and Edith Catherine Caulk Shofner, was born September 17th, 1966, in Jefferson County and departed this life on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, at Norton’s Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky.

He professed his faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.  Victor was a jack of all trades and loved to be everyone’s handyman to build or fix anything that was laid in front of him. He loved to farm and had a passion for hunting and fishing. Always by his side was his loyal Australian shepherd, Siann. He loved his mother’s pink knock out rose bush that he dug up and replanted at his home so he could enjoy it. His favorite moments were spent with his boys and his grand babies.

Survived by three sons:  Zachary Shofner and his wife, Caiti, of Louisville, Kentucky; Joshua Shofner and his wife, Vanity, of Campbellsville, Kentucky; and Ray Shofner of Clarkson, Kentucky.

Four grandchildren:  Reid Shofner of Louisville; Vivyan Shofner of Campbellsville; Truman Shofner of Campbellsville; and Rhett Shofner of Louisville.

Three brothers and three sisters:  J.E. Shofner and wife, Linda, of Florida; Dorothy Shofner of Ekron, Kentucky; Billy Shofner and his wife, Donna, of New Hope, Kentucky; Tena Crump of Mt. Washington; David Shofner and his wife, Betty, of Shepherdsville; and Mary Chrisler and her husband, Roy, of Bardstown.

His significant other:  Stephanie Smith of New Hope, Kentucky.

Besides his parents Mr. Shofner is preceded in death by one sister:  Brenda Shofner.

VISITATION:  Monday, November 1st, 2021, from 10am EST-1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Monday, November 1st, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

Burial to follow in Otter Creek Cemetery.

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

 

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SHARON GAIL FOLEY RICE OBITUARY

Posted by on Oct 14, 2021

Sharon Gail Foley Rice, 72, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Leo Foley and Edna Long Foley was born on October 28th, 1948, and departed this life in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

She professed her faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.  Sharon went to college and was an art major but later raised three loving sons and became a homemaker.

Survived by three sons: James Rice, Andy Rice and Joey Rice, all of Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Three brothers: Arnold Foley of Campbellsville; Jerry Foley of Greensburg; and Donnie Foley and his wife Debbie of Campbellsville.

One sister: Georgia Bowen of Campbellsville.

VISITATION: Monday, October 18th, 2021, from 11am-1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL:  Monday, October 18th, 2021, at 1pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

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

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