Kathryn Louise (Mann) Smothers, 85
Mrs. Kathryn Louise Mann Smothers of Taylor County passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born on September 19, 1933 to the late Henry Gilbert and Ethel Levice Minor, she was 85 years, 5 months, and 4 days of age. Mrs. Smothers had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville United Methodist Church. She was a woman of love and compassion, and she enjoyed providing a warm and comfortable home to her family. Mrs. Smothers retired from Mannsville School and Taylor County Hospital, where she had been employed as a cafeteria worker. She was married to Henry Mann, who preceded her in death. Later, she was married to Billy Smothers, who survives.
Besides her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Elaine Mann of Elizabethtown,
A stepdaughter: Tammy Moore and husband Jim of Cecilia,
Three grandchildren: Kathy Begley and husband Roger of Campbellsville, and Kevin Mann and wife Jamie, and Kalvin Mann and fiance Emily Cundiff, both of Mannsville,
Four great-grandchildren: Dustin Begley and wife Brooklyn, Daniel Begley, Kaylee Mann, and Kyndra Mann,
Four great-great grandchildren: Clayton Begley, Blakelynn Begley, Barron Begley, and Allessa Cundiff,
A daughter-in-law: Judy Mann,
And a host of other family and close friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sons: Danny Mann and Darrell Mann; four siblings: Hanley Minor, Rodford Minor, Nell Minor, and Thelma Minor; and a great-granddaughter: Kaitlyn Mann.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Smothers on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Richard Lowe and Bro. John Hall will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Mann Cemetery, Taylor County.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb 26, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.
Helen Marie Loy, the daughter of the late Demar and Callie Burress Mings, was born Tuesday, January 24, 1929 in Taylor County and departed this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in Harrodsburg at the James B. Haggin Hospital. She was 90 years, 1 month and 10 days of age.
Mr. Don Lewis Waymon was born on February 21, 1959 in Campbellsville to Ola Mae (Miller) and the late Charles Odell Waymon. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 59 years, 11 months, and 30 days of age. He made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Waymon retired from the Campbellsville Industries and had worked for Graybeal Aluminum over 25 years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and enjoyed challenging his mind through puzzles and artistic coloring.
Mrs Ella Arlene Sullivan of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home. Born on February 17, 1956 to the late Hobart and Pearl (Sharp) Eaton, she was 63 years of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith, and was a retired nurse.
Mrs. Lorraine Constance “Lorie” Shirley of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her home. Born on May 26, 1951 to the late Theran and Virgina (Hadley) Gilbert, she was 67 years, 8 months, and 24 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Christian faith. Always independent, she had worked several jobs to support herself and her family, but was recently quoted as being “happily retired”. Her big heart overcame her allergies, and she adored her cat. 