Rachel Brown, 84

Posted by on Oct 30, 2016

rachel-brownRachel Brown, 84, died at Taylor Regional Hospital Saturday, October 29, 2016 after a long battle with liver disease. She was born March 15, 1932 in Adair County, KY to the late Arvis Hillary and Eve Lawhorn Bragg. She married the love of her life Ernest Brown on December 6, 1951.

Rachel was preceded in death by her husband on July 3, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter and her husband, Kristen Brown Sublett and Jeff Sublett in 2015. She was preceded in death by an infant sister and one brother Titus Bragg.

Rachel had made a profession of faith in Christ as a child. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for 31 years where her husband served as deacon. She joined First General Baptist Church now known as Crossroads Church in 2005.

Rachel is survived by 7 children, Raymond (Anita) Brown, Wanda (Kenny) French, Connie Kearney (Terry LaBoyteaux), Lisa Fulks (Stephfon Lancaster) all of Campbellsville. Dale (Theresa) Brown of Humboldt, TN, Barbara Brown of Elizabethtown and Bonnie Underwood of Louisville. She is survived by 13 grandchildren, Chris (fiancé Misty Jackson) Brown, David (Christina) Brown, Justin (Holly) Brown, Clint (Amy) Brown, Scott Brown, Kacy (Daniel) Pierce, Kyle French, Jordan (Jade) Kearney, Danielle Kearney, Rusty (Toccara) Underwood, Rachel (Carley) Fudge, Matthew Fulks, Travis (Sammie Jo) Fulks; 18 great-grandchildren, Cody, Kayla, Declan, Hadleigh, Noah, Maleah, Hunter, Hilary, Jemmalen, Jevin, Jorga, Gavin, Ravenna, Bryan, Xander, Belle, Faith , Lily Jo. She is also survived by one sister Mary Ann Jones.

Mrs. Rachel loved her church and her family. She loved cooking food for a church function or a family gathering. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers, baking and crafts. She also tried to make sure each new baby that was born got a grandma love quilt. She adored her grandchildren and also had a personal relationship with each one of the children and grandchildren. She is going to be so missed by her family. Memories of Mother/Daughter at Christmas time, memories of her beautiful smile and her sweet and kind nature. We love you, Mama!

Her funeral will be held Tuesday November 1, 2016 at 12:00 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718 with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Todd Davis will be officiating.

Family requests visitation on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 5 to 8 PM, and on Tuesday, November 1, from 8 AM until time for the service.

Memorials in Rachel Brown’s memory may be made to the Cancer Society (local branch) or Gideon Bibles which can be made at the funeral home. LRPETTY LOGO

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Charles David Buchanan, 90

Posted by on Oct 29, 2016

buchananMr. Charles David Buchanan of Willisburg was born on November 20, 1925 in Charlestown, Indiana to the late Frank David and Isaline (Rab) Buchanan. He departed this life on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center, being 90 years, 11 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Buchanan professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Anchor of Hope Church in Willisburg. He was a retired meat inspector and a farmer.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Essie Buchanan of Willisburg,
Two stepchildren: Richard David Chesser and wife Marvis, and Angie Young, all of Willisburg,
One brother and one sister: Henry Buchanan and wife Charlotte of Charlestown, IN, and Mary Buchanan of Chicago, IL,
Four step-grandchildren: Regina Spaulding and husband Jason, Derrick Young, Brent Young, and Dylan Mattingly, all of Willisburg,
Two step great-granchildren: Ty Mattingly and Zack Spaulding,
A close nephew: Ernie Rab of Charlestown, IN,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a stepson, Tony Chesser.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Buchanan on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST at the Anchor of Hope Church in Willisburg. Rev. Cathy Cheatham and Rev. Ricky Cheatham will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery Willisburg.
The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday, October 30, after 4:00 PM EST, and on Monday, October 31, after 9:00 AM EST.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.LRPETTY LOGO

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Patricia Ahmer, 85

Posted by on Oct 26, 2016

ahmerMrs. Patricia Ahmer of Marshall Ridge Rd in Green County was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 17, 1931 to the late Patrick and Rosella (O’Connell) Murphy. She departed this life on Monday, October 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 85 years, 4 months, and 7 days of age. She was a factory worker, a homemaker, and a wife to Robert Earl Ahmer, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Ahmer professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

One daughter: Michele Cruz of Greensburg,

Two sisters: Jonie Dunlap and Blanche Arnold, both of Chicago,

Five grandchildren: Jennifer Fulkerson and husband Robert of Greensburg, Robert Cruz of Campbellsville, Ryan Cruz of Campbellsville, David Cruz of Greensburg, and Kayla Mann of Springfield,

Six great-grandchildren: Easton Cruz, Kinzley Cruz, Alexis Fulkerson, London Fulkerson, Kylee Fulkerson, and Paris Fulkerson,

And a host of other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by nine siblings.

There will be a funeral and prayer service to honor the life of Mrs. Ahmer on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 7:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Ftr. Saju Vadakumpaden and Dr. Weslay Paul will be officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded her after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, October 29, from 4:00 PM EST until time for the service.LRPETTY LOGO

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Evie Faith Glover, 10 days

Posted by on Oct 25, 2016

blocksEvie Faith Glover, age 10 days, the daughter of Cody Glover and Whitney Pyles both of Campbellsville, passed away on Sunday in Louisville at the Kosair Children’s Hospital.

Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters: her twin Norah Grace Glover and Piper Rose Glover.

Grandparents: Tim and Angie Mills and Tara Glover.

Great-Grandparents: Ruth Ann and Judge Burton, Harold and Barbara Mills, Beverly Cox and Norman Seaborne all of Campbellsville, James and Carol Thomas of Columbia and Linda and Terry Thorpe of Elkhorn.

Uncles: Alex Thomas and wife Kass, Timmy Mills and Cauley Seaborne all of Campbellsville and Casey Seaborne of Elkhorn.
Special friend: Troy Gray of Campbellsville.

The funeral service for Evie Faith Glover will be Thursday at 12 noon in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Visitation after 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Beatrice Rodgers, 78

Posted by on Oct 23, 2016

rodgers Mrs. Beatrice Tucker Rodgers of Covington was born in Taylor County on December 4, 1937 to the late Fountain and Nellie (Childers) Tucker. She departed this life on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at her home, being 78 years, 10 months, and 16 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Rodgers was a homemaker and took special pride in her role as her family’s matriarch. She was an excellent mother to both to her children and her younger siblings after her mother was called home at a young age.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Three children: Shirley Volpenhien of Covington, Josephine “Josie” Hebbeler and husband Ed of Erlanger, and Sandra “Sandy” Brinker and husband Doug of Ellenton, Florida,

Four siblings: Norma Jean Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, Wanda Taylor of Columbia, Charles Tucker of Campbellsville, and Georgia Sechrest of Florence, Alabama,

Eight grandchildren,

Thirteen great-grandchildren,

Three great-great grandchildren,

And a host of extended family and close friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Beatrice Tucker Rodgers on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Burial will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, 1-1105 Bass-Merrimac Road, Elk Horn, KY 42733.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, October 24, from 12:00 noon EST until time for the service.LRPETTY LOGO

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