Mrs. Helen G. Shofner of Campbellsville was born on January 6, 1925 to the late Edwin and Susie (Caulk) Griffin. She departed this life on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her home, being 95 years, 9 months, and 11 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Shofner was a retired employee of the Taylor County School District, having worked in as a cook in the Taylor County Middle School over 30 years. On February 9, 1945, she united in marriage with James Lee “Jay” Shofner. They would remain a devoted couple until his death on October 26, 1992. Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter: Judy Carolyn Hunt; an infant grandson: Gary Wayne York; and a great-grandchild: Riley. She leaves to cherish her memory: A sister: Frances Benningfield of Campbellsville, Three grandchildren: Jeremy Read and companion Jami Jones, Jacklyn York, and Chryslee York, all of Campbellsville, Four great-grandchildren: Haleigh Madison, Kirsten, Kash, and Emma, A niece: Nola Gaddis and husband Richie of Campbellsville, And a host of other family and friends. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Shofner on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. John Hall will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after 9:30 AM until time for the service. Read More
Mrs. Mary Louise Young of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 11:55 PM at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Daughter of the late Hugh and Nora (Bottoms) Lanham, she was born in Marion County on May 14, 1928. Mrs. Young was 92 years, 5 months, and 5 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a faithful member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Springfield. She was a devoted woman, both to her family and her God, and had taught the Praying Hands Sunday School Class over 50 years. Mrs. Young was a homemaker and the beloved wife of Mr. Dalton Young, who preceded her in death in 2011. Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by two sons: James B. “Jimmy” Young, and William “Billy” Young; and eight siblings: Stanley Lanham, Beatrice Tate, Garnett Lanham, Bobby Lanham, Paul Lanham, Gene Lanham, Daisy Berry, and Everett Lanham. She leaves to carry her legacy: A son: Danny Young and wife Vickie of Campbellsville, Six grandchildren that she loved and cherished: Candace Young (with whom she shared a special bond), Karri An Drury, Billy Joe Young, Justin Young, J.B. Young, and Clint Young, Two siblings: Harold Lanham and wife Marlene of Harrodsburg, and Carol Gordon and husband Sidney of Gravel Switch, Seven great-grandchildren, Four great-great grandchildren, And a host of other family and friends. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Young on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM in the sanctuary of the Beech Grove Baptist Church, Perryville Rd, Springfield, KY. Bro. Bobby Estes will be officiating. Mrs. Young will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Perryville immediately following the service. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM, and at the Beech Grove Baptist Church after 1:00 PM until time for the service. Read More
Miss Armani Jo Coombs, daughter of Phillip Coombs and Tiffany Jo Strom, was born on September 8, 2020 and passed from this life on October 18, 2020, being 41 days of age. Though her earthly time was short, she won many hearts and felt the love and joy she brought to her family. Besides her parents, she is also survived by: Six siblings: Kane M. Palmerton, Alexis J. Palmerton, Rhyanna J. Rucker, Jaylan Coombs, Aria Coombs, and Zoriah Coombs, Her grandparents: John Brady and fiancé Mary Eaton of Campbellsville, Carla Brady of Campbellsville, Gerald Strom of Sellersburg, Indiana, David and Kelly Coombs of Chicago, Illinois, and Phillip and Sherry Burrgess of Campbellsville. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Miss Armani on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Cremation will be accorded her after the service. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the funeral home staff will join with the family in requiring each attendee to wear a face covering and keep a safe social distance. Read More
Mr. Terry Paul Perkins of Russell Springs was born in Taylor County on December 18, 1961 to the late Elmer Lewis and Ethel (Poff) Perkins. He departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Lexington at the University of Kentucky Hospital, being 58 years, 9 months, and 23 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and regularly attended the Park City United Methodist Church or the Merry Oaks United Methodist Church. He was an Emergency Medical Technician with the Russell County EMS. He enjoyed playing music with his family and friends, and was known to be a handy fix-it man. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be dearly missed. He leaves to cherish his memory: His wife: Stacey (Robinson) Perkins, Two children: Deranna Perkin-Cole and husband Dallas of Columbia, and Dylan Perkins of Park City, Two grandchildren: Trevor Cole and Tegan Cole, Three siblings: Perline Humpress and husband Harold of Elk Horn, Gordon Perkins and wife Sue of Campbellsville, and Bobby Perkins and wife Linda of Knifley, His father-in-law and mother-in-law: Gene and Mildred Robinson of Columbia, Three sisters-in-law: Judy Perkins of Knifley, Ruth Perkins of Campbellsville, and Marsha Perkins of Fairdale, And a host of other family and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Donald Perkins, Thomas Perkins, and Jackie Perkins, Sr. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Perkins on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Charles Shepherd will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Oct 15, after 10:00 AM EST (9:00 AM CST) until time for the service. Read More
Mrs. Mary Frances Milby of Greensburg was born in the Allandale community of Green County on October 9, 1936. She departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Greensburg at the Green Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, being 84 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of South Summersville Baptist Church. Mrs. Milby was a homemaker and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom. She was an accomplished pianist, and was a member of the Greensburg Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 232 and the Summersville Homemakers. Besides her parents, Mr. Alva Milby and Mabel (Smith) Milby Uttenhove, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Milby, a son, Kevin Alan Milby, and five siblings, Geneva Milby, Gary H. Milby, Marjore Young, Elbert Lewis Milby, and Kenneth Ray Milby. She leaves to cherish her memory: Two children: Cynthia Dawn MIlby of Greensburg, and Darrell O’Don Milby and wife Jackie of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Two siblings: Douglas Milby and wife Sandra of Toulon, Illinois, and Judy Durrett and husband Mike of Summersville, Four grandchildren: Jamie Judd and husband Tim, Brittany Milby, T.J. Milby and wife Tamara, and David Jason “Davey” Milby, Seven great-grandchildren: Brody Waylon MIlby, Landon Matthew Judd, Laynie Marie Judd, Mason Gribbins, Carter MIlby, Madison Milby, Lillie Milby, A step great-granddaughter: Paige Underwood, A sister-in-law: Vickie Milby, And a host of other family and friends. There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Milby on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM EST (3:00 PM CST) at the Wilson Cemetery in the Gabe community of Green County. Bro. Casey Durrett will be officiating. Read More
