Betty Melvin Roar, 81

Posted by on Jun 16, 2016

Roar_edited-1 copyBetty Melvin Roar, 81, of Wurtland, KY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.

Mrs. Roar was born August 30, 1934 in Wurtland, KY, a daughter of the late Cermilus and Clytie Colegrove Melvin. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Roar; one grandson; two granddaughters; one brother, Gerald Melvin; and two sisters, Ruth Russell and Minnie Potter.

She was a member of the Wurtland Church of God and a very devout Christian.

Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Walter Roar, Sr., two sons, Pete (Trudy) Roar and Scott Roar both of Wurtland, KY; four daughters, Marlene (Raymond) Clark of Campbellsville, KY, Shelby Litteral of Wurtland, KY, Clytie (David) Porter of Ashland, KY, and Cathy (Mark) Reeves of Catlettsburg, KY; one daughter-in-law, Jane Roar of Greenup, KY; 18 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; one brother, Jesse Melvin of Flatwoods, KY; and three sisters, Elizabeth Witten of West Jefferson, OH, Zella Penix and Joy Litteral of Wurtland, KY.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Wurtland Church of God under the care of the Evans Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Church by the Bishop Henry Montgomery. Burial will be in the Roar Cemetery in Wurtland, KY.

For more information concerning this obituary, please contact the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.LRPETTY LOGO

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Nancy Harris Franklin, 48

Posted by on Jun 12, 2016

Franklin, Nancy HarrisMrs. Nancy Belle (Harris) Franklin of Campbellsville was born on February 29, 1968 to Melvin “Dick” Harris and the late Shelby Jean (Tungate) Miller. She departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in Greensburg after an extended illness. She was 48 years, 3 months, and 13 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and attended the Greensburg Baptist Church as her health allowed.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her husband: Paul Franklin,

One son: Terry Dean Harris and wife Dana of Bowling Green,

Her father: Dick Harris of Campbellsville,

One brother and one sister: Phillip Dean Harris and wife Sara, and Debra “Deanie” Harris Penick, all of Campbellsville,

Special friends: Shallan Philpott, Madison Philpott, and Justin Philpott, also of Campbellsville,

And a host of extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Nancy Harris Franklin on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Interment will follow in the Mt. Washington Cemetery, Saloma Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.LRPETTY LOGO

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Wendell Hitch, 54

Posted by on Jun 12, 2016

Hitch PICMr. Wendell Jackson Hitch of Campbellsville was born on Wednesday, January 3, 1962 to William Jackson and Maxine (McCubbins) Hitch. He departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was 54 years, 5 months, and 8 days of age. Mr. Hitch professed faith in Christ and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Campbellsville. He was a respected and talented auto body repairman, and worked at Johnson Motors in Campbellsville. Mr. Hitch loved all things mechanical, and was always tinkering with old cars and bikes. He enjoyed attending car shows, and built some unique rat rods.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife of thirty years: Gail (Clark) Hitch,

Three children: Miranda King and husband Wayne of Kokomo, IN, Wendy Hitch Dahlquist and husband Jerrit of Campbellsville, and Christopher Clark, also of Campbellsville,

Five siblings: Virginia Hitch Johnson of Columbia, Ricky Hitch of Campbellsville, Lisa Allen of Greensburg, Melissa Ann Rogers of Edmonton, and Tracey Hitch of Campbellsville,

Seven grandchildren,

One expected grandson,

A brother-in-law: Allen Clark of Campbellsville,

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

He was preceded in death by one sister in infancy.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Hitch on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. James Coffey will be officiating, with Frank Boils delivering the opening remarks. Interment will follow in the Elkhorn Cemetery, Elkhorn Loop Rd, Elk Horn, KY 42733.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 13, from 5:00-8:00 PM.LRPETTY LOGO

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Consuelo Yarbrough, 92

Posted by on Jun 11, 2016

Yarbrough PicMrs. Consuelo Bajar Ragadon Yarbrough was born on Saturday, June 16, 1923 in the Philippines and departed this life on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her home in Campbellsville. She was 92 years, 11 months, and 25 days of age. Mrs. Yarbrough became a citizen of the United States in the 1950’s and married the man she would forever love, the late LTC Lucien Bell Yarbrough. She was a seamstress and homemaker. Mrs. Yarbrough cherished her role as her family’s matriarch and was ever-present with true affection. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

One daughter: Lee Whitney Yarbrough of Greensburg,

Two granddaughters: Laurissa Cornish and husband Jeffery Thomas of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Carla Billeter and husband William of Campbellsville, and their father, Joseph Cornish of St. Petersburg, Florida,

Five great-grandchildren: Hannah Cornish, Robert Billeter, Makenna Thomas, Isaac Billeter, and Kate Billeter,

Several extended family members in the Philippines,

And a host of other close friends and family.

Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and one brother.

A public graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Yarbrough will be held at a later date in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211, where she will be laid to rest with her husband. Those times will be announced at a later date.

A private funeral service was conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.LRPETTY LOGO

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Iris Irene Estevez, 91

Posted by on Jun 9, 2016

Iris Pic Mrs. Iris Irene Estevez of Radcliff was born on September 8, 1924 in the Dominican Republic to the late Simeon “Pasito” Estevez and Maria Engracia Rodriguez. She departed this life on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Estevez was 91 years and 9 months of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. She was a retired teacher and seamstress, an excellent cook, and loved to volunteer for her church and family.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

One daughter and son-in-law: Iris Lucia Nolasco and Edwin Santiago,

Three siblings: Maria “Cocola” Socorro Estevez of the Dominican Republic, Mimerva Rodriguez of New York, and Rafael Rodriguez, also of New York,

Several grandchildren, including Laidy Abreu, Esteward Abreu, and Madelin Abreu,

Two great-grandchildren: Elian Abreu and Adriana Abreu,

And a host of other family and friends.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Silvia Abreu, one brother, Rafael “Cuyo” Estevez, and a nephew, Usbaldo “QuiQue” Estevez.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Iris Irene Estevez on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Cremation rites will be conducted after the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, June 11, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral.LRPETTY LOGO

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