Eddie Abell, 63
Mr. Edward Lee “Eddie” Abell of Eastridge Cemetery Rd in Adair County crossed over to heaven on January 27, 2017. Born March 16, 1953 in Louisville to Sylvia Rowena Eastridge Abell and Johnnie Lee Abell, he was 63 years, 10 months, and 11 days of age. Raised and loved from age ten by his mother and dad, Sylvia Rowena Sween and Clarence Sween, in Denver, Colorado, he became a tried but true fan of the Denver Broncos NFL team.
After returning to Kentucky in the early 1970’s, he married Barbara Humpress on June 13, 1975. He professed faith in Christ and was baptized in 2008, and was a member of, Christie Chapel United Methodist Church in Knifley, KY.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Abell; two daughters, Kristi (Sean) Kelly of Lake Orion, MI, Jennifer (Brandon) Hovious of Knifley; one son, Edward L. (Samantha) Abell of Altus, OK; five grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Devin Kelly, Logan Perry, Madison and Charlotte Abell; three chosen grandchildren, Jonathan Lee, Hayden, and Siya; one sister, Cathy Kingdollar of Campbellsville; two brothers, John (Renee) Abell of Columbia, and Ernie Abell of Norfolk, VA; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Clarence Sween, his mother, Rowena Sween, and a brother, Greg Abell.
A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Abell will be conducted on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST in the Christie Chapel United Methodist Church, 8068 Elkhorn Rd, Knifley, KY. Bro. Steve Janes will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastridge Cemetery, Columbia, KY.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 31, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY, and on Wednesday, February 1, after 9:00 AM EST at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Eastridge Cemetery Fund. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or church, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site.
Mr. Jason Eli “Jay” Johnson of Campbellsville entered into eternity on January 28, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born in Louisville on December 8, 1974 to Carroll (Kinser) Robertson and the late James Julian Johnson, he was 42 years, 1 month, and 20 days of age. His life followed a big-hearted and gentle path, and he spent much of it searching for peace and tranquility. As a father and CEO of the Happy Thoughts Collective, he would go from Tonka trucks to tea parties at every opportunity. Mr. Johnson studied and respected the Cherokee Nation and was honored with a farewell service by an elder of the native nations.
Mr. Delmar L. Jones of Campbellsville was born on July 14, 1935 to the late Ira Thomas and Hazel May (Osborne) Jones. He departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the University of Louisville Hospital at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 13 days. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Dunnville Church of God. He was the owner and operator of a sealcoating and tree trimming business for several years in Taylor County.
Mr. Scott Alan Alsager of Campbellsville died on January 27, 2017 at his home. Born on December 19, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Kenneth H. and Marjorie J. (Booth) Alsager, he was 61 years, 1 month, and 8 days of age. He was a retired electronic engineer. On April 30, 1977, he married Diania R. Lee, who survives. Mr. Alsager professed faith in Christ and was of the Lutheran faith.
Mr. Melvin Douglas “Doug” Martin of Campbellsville was born on February 1, 1930 in Taylor County to the late Cloyd and Amelia (Jones) Martin. He departed this life on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center, being 86 years, 11 months, and 25 days of age. Mr. Martin professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Green River Memorial Baptist Church. He was veteran of the Korean conflict and served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Mr. Martin was a distinguished farmer and conservationist and had received many local, state, and national commendations and awards for his dedication to agriculture and conservation education. He was a board member for the Taylor County Conservation District, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the American Legion, a member of Pitman Masonic Lodge No. 124 F. & A. M., and a charter member of the Taylor County Fair Board. He married Reba Allen on June 8, 1951, and they shared their lives until his passing.