Frances “Frankee” Gabehart. 65

Posted by on Dec 27, 2017

Mrs. Frances (Ford) “Frankee” Gabehart of Campbellsville passed from this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her home. Born in Lebanon to Mary M (Hill) Ford and the late Joseph L. Ford, she was 65 years, 1 month, and 26 days of age. She was the wife of Wilbur “Buddy” Gabehart, who preceded her in death in May 2017. Mrs. Gabehart professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. She had a heart of gold and always made sure the people she loved were cared for and happy.

Besides her mother, Mary M. Ford of Marion County, she also leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter: Renee Hearon and husband Chris of Campbellsville,

Two step-daughters: Tracy Gabehart-Werner and husband Dana of Shepherdsville, and Karlee Campbell of Louisville,

Eight siblings: Teresa Simpson and husband Wesley of Gravel Switch, Billy Ford and wife Pam of Campbellsville, Dorothy Carroll and husband Dan of Elizabethtown, Mary Wheatley and husband Ricky of Raywick, Tammy Payne and husband Curtis of Lebanon, James Ford and companion Kristie Perkins of Lebanon, Marty Simpson and husband Todd of Gravel Switch, and JoAnn Atwell and husband Charlie of Lebanon,

One grandson: Blake Hearon,

Four step-grandchildren: Megan King, Emilee Gabehart, Zach Ginter, and Baylen Campbell,

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Ford.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Gabehart on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro, Jim Collison will be officiating. Mrs. Gabehart will be laid to rest beside her late husband in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 1752, Taylor County, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 28, after 11:30 AM until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River.

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Larry Yocum, 65

Posted by on Dec 14, 2017

Mr. Larry Vonzell Yocum, Sr., of Lebanon, son of the late James William and Prudy Garnelle (Railey) Yocum, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home. Born on July 20, 1952, he was 65 years, 4 months, and 23 days of age. Mr. Yocum was a truck driver, and had served his country honorably in the United States Army. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Shelbyville.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Martha J. (White) Yocum of Lebanon,

Two children: Larry Vonzell Yocum, Jr. and wife Angela M. of Taylorsville, and Charles White of Lebanon,

Six siblings: Thomas Yocum and wife Liz, Joseph Yocum and wife Jeanie, Robert Yocum and wife Katie, Sarah Overall and husband Ronnie, and Wanda Yocum, all of Shelbyville, and Martha Yocum of Louisville,

Nine grandchildren: Chrissy Rogers and husband Austin Bruner, Wesley Yocum, Stephon Yocum, Crystal Yocum, Larry Yocum, III, Destiny Marie Rogers, Tyler Chase Owens, Tiffany Reed, and Natalie Owens,

Three great-grandchildren: Mariana Aguayo, Carlos Aguayo, and Bailey Marie Yocum,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a son, John Rogers.

Cremation rites were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

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Leon Robert Shelby, Jr., 93

Posted by on Dec 14, 2017

Mr. Leon Robert Shelby, Jr, the son of the late Leon R. Shelby, Sr and Elizabeth Parker Shelby, was born April 5, 1924 in Owasso, Michigan, and departed this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 93 years of age.
He was retired from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman, loved to travel and photography.
He united in marriage to Dollie Jean Ellis who survives.
Besides his wife Dollie Jean (Ellis) Shelby of Campbellsville, he is survived by four children: Sharon Boyd and husband Michael, Steve Shelby and Julie Powell, all of Michigan and Roberta Oldfield of Richmond; his special friends: Raymond and Bunny Morris and Billy and Jean Wallace, all of Campbellsville.
9 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and his furry companion Buddy.

At the request of Mr. Shelby, cremation rites were honored by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan.
Memorials are suggested to Hosparus of Green River and may be made online at www.lrpetty.com or in person at the funeral home.

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Kathryn “Katy” Kiger, 68

Posted by on Dec 14, 2017

Mrs. Kathryn “Katy” Kiger of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Harold Foley and Mary Cathrine (Anderson) Watson, was born on September 6, 1949 in Pulaski County and departed this world on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. She was 68 years, 3 months, and 4 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. With a natural love for people, both friends and strangers, she found success as the owner of the Lucky Vista Motel. Mrs. Kiger was also a talented seamstress, and made beautiful wedding and prom dresses and elaborate Halloween costumes. She was an avid reader and had a wide range of knowledge that was only surpassed by her love for her children and grandchildren, both natural and chosen.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Michael G. Kiger,

Three children: Robert Christopher Arnett and wife Janna of Florida, Michael G. Kiger, Jr. of Campbellsville, and Mary Heather Freson and husband Jeff of Ohio,

Innumerable chosen children she loved and helped raise,

Two sisters: Cassandra Miller and husband Thomas of Massachusetts, Nina Louise McClure and husband Michael of Georgia,

A brother-in-law: James C. Kiger and wife Angela,

Five grandchildren: Maura Katlyn, Bridgette Kristine, Joshua Brendan, Anabelle Mary, and Anthony Mikal,

Five great-grandchildren: Kathryn Sincerity, Kierre Adream, Kimani Khyee, Kionte Joshua, and Penny Lane,

Special friends: Sandy Richardson, Carol Jean Long, Tina Hartman, Nina Wethington, Marcia Allen, Cindy Coker, and Rita Bob,

And a host of other family and close friends.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mrs. Kiger on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Haywood Riner will be officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday after 1:00 PM until time for the service.

In honor of Mrs. Kiger’s giving heart, the MGK Fund has been established at the Taylor County Bank in Campbellsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to this fund, as it benefits the charities and organizations dearest to Mrs. Kiger. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or any Taylor County Bank location.

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Bernice Wood, 95

Posted by on Dec 12, 2017

Mrs. Bernice D. Wood of Campbellsville was born in Metcalfe County on October 30, 1922 to the late George Taylor and Carrie (Keltner) Finn. She departed this life on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Louisville, being 95 years, 1 month, and 11 days of age. She was a homemaker and wife to Granville Wood, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Wood had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two sons: Dwight Wood, and Michael Wood and wife Manette,

One grandson: Patrick Wood,

A great-granddaughter,

One brother: Murey Finn,

And several other extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Arvid, Glen, and Eddie, and a one sister, Virginia.

At the request of Mrs. Wood, there was a private interment service held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside her husband.

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