Janet Raye (DeMoss) Royer

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 30, 2022

Janet Raye DeMoss Royer, daughter of the late Nobel Joseph DeMoss, and Lillie Gertrude Farrell was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 3, 1933. She died peacefully at her daughter’s home on December 24, 2022, at the age of 89.

She attended Treadwell High School in Memphis, Tennessee, where she met her late husband, Charles “Norman” Royer. They were married on July 9,1948. In 1949, she became the devoted mother of Charles “Chuck” Norman Royer, Jr. and later, Valerie Gail. She used her many talents to augment the family income, working out of her home as both a seamstress and hairdresser.

Janet professed faith in Christ at an early age. She was an active member of Berclair Baptist in Memphis for over 40 years before joining Faith Baptist in 1995 and moving to Bartlett. The friendships developed during these years became extended family and the Faithful Followers Sunday school class her home. At 56, she began working at the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau as a receptionist. She adored her job and coworkers and they loved her back, affectionately referring to her as Janay! Having suffered for years with chronic eye problems, she retired after 14 years when her eyes would no longer allow her to make the lengthy drive to downtown Memphis. Facing multiple health issues including five bouts with cancer, she was a woman who lived her life with faith and courage. She filled her days with church activities and friends, sharing her joy and inspiration with everyone she came in contact with. Her sweet spirit continued when she moved to Campbellsville, Kentucky, in 2019 to be near her daughter.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Gail (Gabe) Gabehart and four beloved grandchildren: David (Liz) Royer of Memphis, Austin (Tamara) Prather of Bowling Green, KY, Garrett (Sara) Gabehart of Versailles, KY and Jenna (Matt) Canon of Lexington, KY. She was the loving great-grandmother of Jackson, Cohen, Addyson Kate, Graham, Clay, Remy and Sybil. She also leaves a host of dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman, son, Chuck, and her devoted sister, Elinor June Smith.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE PENDING

Arthur Lee Garrett

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 27, 2022

Mr. Arthur Lee Garrett of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Marion County on November 10, 1966 to the late Mac Arthur and Mary Alberta (Riggs) Garrett, he was 56 years of age at the time of his passing. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two children: Michael Garrett and wife Courtney and Matt Garrett and wife Leah, all of Campbellsville,

Four siblings: Annette Perkins and husband Michael, Paula Garrett, Joe Garrett and wife Shelly, and Mandy Lawson and husband Terry, all of Campbellsville,

Three grandchildren,

And a host of extended family members and friends.

Cremation was chosen.

There are no public services scheduled at this time.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Warren Hixon

Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 26, 2022

Mr. Ronald Warren Hixson passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Campbellsville at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Casey County, KY to the late Roy and Minnie Hixon on April 19, 1931, he was 91 years of age at the time of his death. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Hixon was retired from the Carnation Milk Company. He loved woodworking, building furniture, spending time with family and made frequent trips to Wal-Mart. He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Ruby Graybeal Hixon
One daughter: Brenda Underwood and husband Michael T. of Elk Horn, KY
One brother: Byron Hixon of Knifley, Three sisters: Wilma Johnson, Una Cravens and Vera Davenport.
Two grandchildren: Stephanie Conn and husband Joey of Columbia, KY, Cathy Murray and husband Shawn of Greensburg, KY.
Four great-grandchildren: Dylan Conn, Dawson Conn, Dax Conn, and Casen Murray.
Special friends: Kathy and Larry Strange, Jimmy and Marilyn Gardner, Jewell Corbin and George Campbell.
And a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by one great grandson: Joseph Dane Conn.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Ronald Warren Hixon on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM until time for the service.