Herlene Kilby, 98

Posted by on Jul 18, 2023

Herlene Kilby, 98

Herlene Kilby of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late James McGaha and Lou Vada Wethington Kilby, was born September 20, 1924 in the Bull Run Holler community of Casey County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 98 years of age.

She had professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. She was a member of the 920 birthday pen pals club and the Green River Homemakers Club. She enjoyed making dolls for her family, quilting, and was a great clothing seamstress.

She had united in marriage to Lendolph Kilby in 1940. He preceded her in death in April of 1987.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in law: Shirley Matney and husband Eugene of Campbellsville

One sister: Doris Owens and husband Bob of Washington state.

Seven grandchildren: Diana Lenington (Roger), Doug Parker (Renee), Kim Knifley (Joe), LeAnne Smith (Jeremy), Amy Hicks (Carl), Renay Wethington (Mike), Jessica Brumm (Guss). 18 great-grandchildren, 27 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild.

Besides her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by her step-father, Robert Lee Kilby, four sisters and four brothers: Naomi Jones, Leona Pike, Ella Wagner, Ruth Vancleave, Elza Kilby, Troy Kilby, Roy Kilby, and Howard Kilby.

There will be a funeral service for Herlene Kilby on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Acton Chapel.

Bro. Dale Curry will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville.

 

Visitation continues on Friday, July 21, 2023 after 9:00 A.M. at the Acton Chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home.

 

Memorials are suggested to be donations to Hosparus of Green River or the Cox Cemetery Fund and can be made at the funeral home.

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Helen Helm Gribbins Clements, 91

Posted by on Jul 17, 2023

Helen Helm Gribbins Clements, 91

Helen Helm Gribbins Clements of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late Troy B. Helm and Anner Lou Bottoms Helm, was born September 8, 1931 in the Merrimac Community of Taylor County, KY, and departed this life on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Campbellsville. She was 91 years of age.

She had professed faith in Christ and had been a member of the former Tallow Creek Methodist Church. She retired after 25 plus years of employment with Fruit of the Loom Co. and was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo with her sisters, crossword puzzles, and looked forward to her roses sent to her by her husband every week.

She had united in marriage to Billy Gribbins and later to Udell Clements, both who have preceded her in death.

She is survived by five children: Maureen Seaborne, Harold Gribbins and wife Debbie, Louise Gribbins, Kim Cox and Tammy Rainwater all of Campbellsville. Nine grandchildren: Jimmy Hunt, Sherry Hunt, Wesley Seaborne, Cathy Jo England, Chad Gribbins, Travis Gribbins, Lauren Gebler, Adam Rainwater, and T.J. Davis.  13 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

One brother and one sister: Wanda Benningfield and Kenny Bandy both of Louisville, KY.

Besides her parents and her husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter: Arnold Gribbins in infancy, Danny Dale Gribbins and Aileen Hunt, one brother and four sisters: Walter Helm, Rosie Gribbins, Ethel “Duck” Graham, Kathleen “Kat” White, and Bonnie Hancock, and one infant granddaughter, Courtney Rae Rainwater.

There will be a funeral service for Helen Helm Gribbins Clements on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at L.R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel, 1765 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, KY with burial to follow in Merrimac Cemetery.

Bro. Roger Bland will officiate.

The family requests visitation on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 11:00 – 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

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Larry Paul Mitchell

Posted by on Jul 7, 2023

Larry Paul Mitchell of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Henry M. Mitchell and Marie G. Bender Mitchell, was born on November 17, 1949 in Heidelberg, Germany and departed this life on July 4, 2023 at his home. He was 73 years of age. He had served his country honorably in the United States Navy and had previously been employed as a civil service worker.

He is survived by two daughters: Jennifer Banaszak of Spring Hill, TN and Julie Marlow of Elizabethtown, KY. Two sisters: Tanya Sherrard and Sanya Darby, and six grandchildren.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers: Donnie Mitchell and Jimmy Mitchell.

The family has chosen cremation with interment at a later date at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, KY with military honors.

 

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Richard Matthew “Rick” Deluca

Posted by on Jul 7, 2023

Richard Matthew “Rick” Deluca

Richard Matthew “Rick” Deluca of Greensburg, KY, the son of the late Frances Roy Deluca and Jean Deluca of Bardstown, KY, was born on November 5, 1960 in Louisville, KY and departed this life on July 6, 2023 at his home. He was 62 years of age. He was a self-employed Air Freight Trucker. He had served his country honorably in the United States Army as a member of the 101st Airborne. He enjoyed hunting, shooting, playing pool and was a great Husband and Dad.

He is survived by his wife: Lori Lynn Sibbald Deluca, his mother: Jean Deluca and companion James Everett of Bardstown, two sons: Richard Matthew Deluca, Jr. and wife Christina of Louisville, and Robert John “Bob” Deluca and wife Mary of Greensburg.

Two brothers and one sister: Johnny Watson and Donny Watson and wife Karen all of Louisville, and Rhonda Broderick and husband Patrick of Taylorsville. One granddaughter: Violet Sue Deluca. Special friends: Anthony Tameling and his brother–in-law Donald Sibbald.

Besides his father he was preceded in death by one brother: Peter Deluca.

The funeral will be 11 A.M. EST Wednesday July 12, 2023 at Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors. Bro. Steve Orr will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to be donations to KODA (Kentucky Organ Donors Association).

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Terry Lee Hohn

Posted by on Jul 3, 2023

Terry Lee Hohn

Terry Lee Hohn, 65, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Terry was born on March 11, 1958, in Mitchell, South Dakota to Mathias and Viola (Starrett) Hohn. He married Linda (Lichtsinn) Hohn on October 24, 1987, in Butler, Indiana. Terry was a truck driver for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Terry was a devoted father and husband. He was patient, kind, and so easy to love. He made friends easily with his warmth and humor.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Mathias and Viola Hohn, daughter, Tina Hicks, and siblings, Clara Rosas, Carolina Barton, Bobby Hohn, Delly Hohn, and Dale Hohn.

Loving survivors include his wife of 35 years, Linda Hohn, children, David Hohn, Kevin Hicks, Michelle Couch, Jason Hicks, and Paul “PJ” (Jenny) Jones, 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, sister, Kay Hammers, brother LeRoy Hohn, and twin brother, Jerry Hohn.

To honor Terry’s wishes, the family will gather on Friday, July 14, at 1:00 PM at the family home, 1297 Hickory Grove Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the home.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to assist the family at this time may bring a covered dish for the family either day.

L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

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