John Lanis Goode, 65
Mr. John Lanis Goode of Campbellsville, son of the late John and Nellie (Hoosier) Goode, was born in Taylor County on October 19, 1951. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Hosparus Care Center in Louisville, being 65 years, 2 months, and 1 day of age. Mr. Goode professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry until his health failed. Mr. Goode loved to laugh and always looked for the best in any situation. His gentle and kind spirit will be dearly missed.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
Two sisters: Maxine Blankenship of Campbellsville, and Patty Sullivan and husband Dempsey of Lebanon,
A close friend and companion: Brenda Emerson of Campbellsville,
Several nieces and nephews, including Gavin Sullivan of Lebanon, Marie Daugherty and husband Bill of Bardstown, Lora Montgomery and husband Ricky of Russell Springs, Tom Russell and wife Kim of Campbellsville, Ricky Gabehart and fiancé Mary Wesley of Campbellsville, Billy Dickens of Green County, and Susan Reardon of Campbellsville,
Great-nephews: Dustin Montgomery and Kyle Montgomery of Russell Springs,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Dickens.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Goode on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. David Wray will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 22, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Mrs. Juanita (Lawson) Burress of Elk Horn was born on June 1, 1957 to Dorothy (Underwood) Lawson and the late Bernard “Fuzzy” Lawson. She departed this life on Monday, December 19, 2016 at her home after an extended illness. She was 59 years, 6 months, and 18 days. Mrs. Burress professed faith in Christ and attended the International Gospel Lighthouse. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and a devoted wife.
Mr. Rodney Cross of Campbellsville, son of the late William and Willa (Johnson) Cross, was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1960. He departed this life on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 56 years, 4 months, and 5 days of age. Mr. Cross professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. He installed floor tile, and was a talented singer and cook. He enjoyed barbequing, gardening, hunting and fishing, and was a leading example to kids as a little league soccer and baseball coach.
Mr. Lewis Barry Tungate, age 58, of Campbellsville, son of the late Sylvester and Helen (Garrett) Tungate, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home after a sudden illness. He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church. He is survived by two brothers, Eric Tungate and wife Phyllis of Campbellsville, and Stanley Tungate of Marion County, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Lula Francis “Lou” Brown of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer and Flossie Jane (Goff) Warren, was born in Somerset on April 22, 1945. She left this world to be united with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her home. She was 71 years, 9 months, and 19 days of age. Mrs. Brown professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Saloma Baptist Church. She was an administrative clerk for home health agencies. As a talented pianist, she enjoyed visiting area churches and playing during their services.