Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 25, 2021
Mr. Vestal Lavern Hobbs of Columbia (The Sparksville Community), formerly of Howell County, Missouri, Passed from this life on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow. He was 82 years of age. He was born on June 25, 1938 in West Plains, Missouri to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Daisy Rebecca (Roupe) Hobbs. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a devoted employee of the Amyx Manufacturing Plant, retiring after 35 years of service.
Mr. Hobbs was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mrs. Melba Kay (Dodson) Hobbs; a son, Vestal Hobbs, Jr.; two brothers, Cleo Hobbs and Merle Hobbs; and a sister, Loretta Daniels.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two children: Daryl Hobbs of Missouri, and Debra Adams and husband Michael of Columbia,
Two brothers: Merlin “T” Hobbs and wife Judy of Missouri, and Kenneth Hobbs and wife Donna of Kansas,
Two grandchildren,
Three great-grandchildren, with another on the way,
A special friend: Candy Hanson of Missouri,
And a host of other family members and friends.
The family chose cremation. A graveside interment service will be held at the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Howell County, Missouri at a later date.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 23, 2021
Joseph Anthony “Joe” Huddleston, Sr., of Campbellsville, the son of Joyce Maxine (Fox) Huddleston of Campbellsville and the late Lanous Huddleston, was born February 19, 1959 in Jefferson County, KY and departed this life on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin Hospital. He was 62 years of age.
He was a self-employed entrepreneur, owning service businesses and rental properties. “He was a jack of all trades and master of all” was expressed by his family.
Joe, as everyone knew him enjoyed mud racing, big trucks, mowing the grass on his tractor, but found great pleasure spending time with family and friends.
Besides his mother, he is survived by; his wife: Pam Huddleston; his son: Tony Huddleston, both of Campbellsville; Pascal Burghardt an exchange student from Germany; half-brother: Mike Stettenbenz and wife Gail of Indiana; his father-in-law and mother-in-Law: Charles and Pat Brown of Louisville; sister-in-law: Carol Castello and husband Joe of Mt. Washington; his brother-in-law: Joe Brown of Louisville; special friends: Doug Farmer, Jimmy Anderson and Buddy McNear and a host of exchange students all across the world and a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Joe Huddleston will be Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home.
Bro. Joe Castello will be officiating.
A walk-thru visitation will be after 4:00 P.M. until time for the service.
Memorials are suggested to the Pan Atlantic Foundation for exchange students or the Taylor County Middle School youth service center, both can be made in person at the funeral home.
Social distancing and masks are required.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 23, 2021
Brian Austin Chase of Campbellsville, the son of Alan and Gayle (Coats) Chase of San Jose, CA, was born February 6, 1987 in San Jose and passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at his home. He was 34 years of age.
He was a digital marketer and was of the Christian Faith.
Brian enjoyed baseball, music and especially his children.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two children: Rylan Colt Chase and Kieran Mays Chase, both of Campbellsville; a brother: Nathan Chase and his wife Stacy of San Jose and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family has chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 15, 2021
Charlotte Ann Hovious of Elk Horn in the Knifley Commuity, the daughter of the late Wayne and Kathleen (Jones) Davis, was born March 11, 1952 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Louisville at the University Hospital. She was 69 years of age.
She retired from Fruit of the Loom after 25 years of service and was of the Methodist Faith.
Charlotte enjoyed playing bingo, going on trips, dancing and spending time with family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Monica Hovious-Houghlin and a brother: Jerry Davis.
Survivors include: her husband: Roger Hovious of Elk Horn; a b brother: Johnny Davis of Elk Horn a half-brother: Danny Grant and wife Julia of South Carolina; two sisters-in-law: Deborah Davis and Marsha Humphress and husband Alvin and a brother-in-law: Phil Hovious and wife Sherry all of Elk Horn and a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
The funeral service for Charlotte Ann Hovious will be Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley.
Bro. Tony Streeval will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Tuesday until time for the service.
Social distancing and masks are required.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Mar 12, 2021
Mr. Bernard Joseph Hezik of Campbellsville was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts on October 8, 1962. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital, being 58 years, 5 months, and 1 day of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Hezik was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served 9 years as a nuclear power machinist. It was during those times that he met his wife, Mrs. Judith (Pomrenke) Hezik. After leaving the Navy, he joined civilian life as a computer technician and a mechanic. He spent the latter part of his life on his motorcycle enjoying the freedom of the road with his wife, raising Scottish Highland cattle, or relaxing at home with his loyal Great Dane, Lola.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Judith Hezik of Campbellsville,
His mother: Shelby Jean (Long) Folwell of Mississippi,
A daughter: Alex Hezik and companion Russell Harwood of Bowling Green,
Seven siblings: Kerry Nessmith and wife Betsey of Maine, Walter Hezik of Maine, Barbara Lee of Mississippi, Judy Hezik of Mississippi, Mary Gordon of Georgia, Kathy Brookshire and husband Norman of Georgia, and Sheri Bridges and husband Bill of South Carolina,
His mother-in-law: Mary Bender of Michigan,
Sister-in-laws: Debra Hansen and husband Robert of Wisconsin, and Mary Cooper and husband Stephen of Michigan and a host of extended family and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Hezik.
Cremation was chosen by the family.
There are no public memorial services scheduled at this time.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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