Ray A. Johnson, age 94

Posted by on Jan 4, 2018

Ray Alfred Johnson of Campbellsville died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home.   He was 94 years, 3 months and 4 days of age.

Ray was born in Taylor County on September 29, 1923 to the late Pellie Thomas and Sarah Eliza Barnett Johnson.    He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II,  a local farmer and  he had served his community well as a constable for many years.  In his spare time enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and The Price is Right.   He had made a profession of faith and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.

Besides his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his brothers, Willie, Elmer, Edward and Leonard Johnson as well as a sister, Fannie Pritchard and son-in-law, Samuel R. Cox and grandson, Jeremy Perkins.

He was survived by his wife of 71 years, Frances Myers Johnson of Campbellsville and their children, Joyce Cox, Dannie Johnson and Kathy Perkins all of Elk Horn and Roger Johnson of Campbellsville.   Also surviving are his grandchildren, Melissa Siekierke, Cheryl Finn, Michael Cox, Andrea Johnson, Chris Johnson, April Tucker and Andy Johnson, ten great-grandchildren and one brother, Dewey Johnson of Louisville and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Ray Alfred Johnson will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Rafferty officiating.    Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery with casket bearers being Andy Johnson, Joe Knifley, Ralph Mings, Johnnie Parker, Tyler Cox, Corey Milby and Tanner Finn.

The family request visitation between the hours of 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to be contributions to the funeral expense and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1186/Ray-Johnson/obituary.html#tribute-start

 

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Virginia Bright, Age 96

Posted by on Jan 2, 2018

 

Virginia Bright, 96 years, 2 months and 22 days of age, died Monday, January 1, 2018 in Signature Healthcare East in Louisville.

Virginia was born October 10, 1921 to the late Samuel Allen and Valeria Shively Bright in Taylor County Kentucky. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Samuel Bright, Jr., Edward Bright, Douglas Bright, Howard Bright and Elizabeth Bright.

Virginia retired from Brown Williamson as payroll clerk after many years of faithful service.  She had made a profession of faith and was a member of Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.

She was survived by her nieces and nephews, George Bright of Brentwood TN, Charles Bright of Frankfort, Robert Bright of Elk Horn, Betty Cox of Mannsville, Venita Bright of Frankfort, Lloyd of Evansville IN, Elaine Horn of Lexington, Gary Bright of California and Bryan Bright of Mackville, KY.

Funeral services for Virginia Bright will be held at Lyon-Dewitt-Berry Funeral Home on Friday January 5 at 3:00 PM.   Burial to follow in Elk Horn Cemetery.

Family requests visitation from 1:00 -3:00 pm at the time of service on Friday January 5 at Lyon-Dewitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For on-line condolences visit http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1185/Virginia-Bright/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Dorathey E. “Dora” Mikel, age 72

Posted by on Dec 29, 2017

Dorathey E. “Dora” Mikel, 72 years, 3 months and 20 days of age, died Thursday, December 28, 2017, in Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia.

Dora was born September 8, 1945.   She was preceded in death by parents, Ruby  and Catherine Bryant Mikel and a son Bryant Greg Mikel.

Surviving are Dora’s grandsons, Allan Craig Mikel of New Albany, IN and Derek Christopher Mikel, as well as two great grandchildren, James Tiberius Mikel and Savanna Phoenix Mikel.  Also surviving is one brother, Wayne Mikel.

The funeral service for Dorathey E. “Dora” Mikel will be held on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Lyon-Dewitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating.  Burial to follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery.

The family request visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, 2017, prior to the service.

For Online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1184/Dorathey-Mikel/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Mark Anthony Cox, age 44

Posted by on Dec 29, 2017

Mark Anthony Cox, 44 years, 8 months and 20 days of age, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home in Campbellsville.

Mark was born on April 8, 1973 in Greensburg to the late Charles Samuel Cox, Jr. and Connie Fisher Bryant who survives.  He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville Christian Church.

Besides his mother, Mark is survived by his step-father, Keith Bryant of Campbellsville, a daughter and son, Brianne and Steven Cox both of Marion County.   Also surviving is a granddaughter, Kylie Ann Simpson and a special aunt, Pauline Bright of Campbellsville.

The funeral service for Mark Anthony Cox will be Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Kenny Dotson officiating.  Interment will follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with casket bearers being David Gilbert, Jason Fisher, Barry Bright, John Seaborne, Wayne Puryear and Sheridan Underwood.

The family request guest after 10:00 a.m. until time for the service on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to go to Hosparus or Gideon Bibles and may be made at Lyon-Dewitt-Berry Funeral Home.

For Online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1183/Mark-Cox/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Dorothy L. Kenneson, age 98

Posted by on Dec 26, 2017

Dorothy L. Kenneson, 98, formerly of Smethport, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday (Dec. 24, 2017), at her daughter’s home in Elk Horn, KY.

Born Sept. 10, 1919, in Keating Township, PA, she was a daughter of John H. and Edna V. Gallup Taylor.  On February 14, 1936, in Allegany, NY, she married Paul E. Kenneson, who died Nov. 8, 2002. They were married 66 years.

Dorothy had been employed with Corning Glass Works, Bradford, PA, for 5 years before her retirement.

Mrs. Kenneson had attended the Coleville Christian Gospel Church, Colville, PA,  Dorothy and her husband had a memorable history in aviation.  She helped her husband build a Stits-Flut-r-Bug airplane, and helped him rebuild a 1940 Taylorcraft airplane. She also enjoyed crocheting.

Surviving are a son, Robert P. (Joan) Kenneson of Eureka, KS; four daughters, Dorothy P. (Roy) Church of Chaffee, NY, Patricia J. Highfield of Howell, MI, Bonnie L. (Rev. Robert) Langlois of Elk Horn, KY, Mary L. (Rev. Glenford) Barnes of Winter Haven, FL; 19 grandchildren, 42 great-grand-children, 27 great-great grand-children; a brother, William G. (Faye) Taylor of Gifford, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paul, a grandson, a great-granddaughter, three brothers: Edward J. Taylor, John G. Taylor, Raymond L. Taylor; and three sisters, Naomi P. Covert, Beatrice M. Dann, and Beulah M. Zindren.

Friends will be received from 11-am to 1 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 30, 2017) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Robert Langlois and Rev. Glen Barnes, co-officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

Memorials can be made to Hosparus Healthcare – Green River, P.O. Box 4134, Campbellsville, KY 42719.

Condolences can be made to:

Dorothy P. Church                                      Bonnie Langlois
13560 Miller Ave.                                        5835 Speck Ridge Rd.
Chaffee, NY  14030                                      Elk Horn, KY  42733

 

Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

For online condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1182/Dorothy-Kennison/obituary.html#tribute-start

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