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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY 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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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 3, 2018
 Mr. David Woodrow Wilson of Campbellsville passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born to the late Vester Howard and Sarah (Abbott) Wilson on Febuary 14, 1934, he was 83 years, 10 months, and 19 days of age. Mr. Wilson was a family man and shared nearly 60 years of marriage and devotion with his wife, Leora (Halcomb) Wilson. He was a farmer and woodworker and supported his family building and selling miniature cabins and dollhouses, birdhouses, rocking chairs, and other items.
Besides his wife, Leora Wilson, he leaves to cherish his memory:
Two children: Danny Lee Wilson and wife Diane, and Kathy Jo Clark and husband Berry, all of Campbellsville,
Two brothers: Willie Wilson of Green County, and Roscoe Wilson of Madisonville,
Five grandchildren: Troy Wilson, Nicki Wilson, Heather Wilson, Daniel Clark, and Benjamin Clark,
Two great-grandchildren: Mattie Elizabeth Clark and Luna Fae Clark,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Paul, Charlie, Robert, Eugene, Larry, and Helen.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Wilson on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CST) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Raymond Clark and Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery, Gabe Rd, Summersville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 4, after 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST).
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Jan 3, 2018
 Mr. Joe Agostini of Columbia was born in New German, Puerto Rico on October 14, 1975 to Iris Torres and the late Jose Agostini. He departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home after a brief yet brave battle with ALS. He was 42 years, 2 months, and 18 days of age. Mr. Agostini was employed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Department of Juvenile Justice at the Adair Youth Development Center. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was a man passionate in his beliefs; he loved nature, be it fishing or hiking, and was continually amazed and blessed to be interacting with God’s creations. His love of God was also evidenced by his love of children, and he held a special place in his heart for the kids he worked with.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Sandy Wheeler of Columbia,
His mother and step-father: Iris and Domingo Perez of Puerto Rico,
One sister: Wanda Agostini of Oklahoma,
One brother: Luis Mark Gonzalez and wife Neysha Santiago of Puerto Rico,
Six sisters-in-law: Linda and J.W. Hendrickson, Diane and Doug Hatcher, Connie Wheeler, and Pat Downey, all of Columbia, Phyllis and Jerry Kearney of Campbellsville, and Jeannie and Kerry Cox of Mannsville,
And a host of close nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, and other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a close brother-in-law, Donnie Wheeler.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Agostini on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST) at the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 100 SDA Church Rd, Columbia, KY. Pastor Fred Caulkins and Pastor Michelle Perdy will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Haven Hill Cemetery, Hwy 206, Columbia, KY.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, Jan. 5, after 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Columbia Seventh Day Adventist Church Youth, the Adair Youth Development Program, and/or J.O.Y. Ministries. Those can be made in person at the church before the service, any time at the funeral home, or online at www.lrpetty.com
“The only thing you take with you is your character.” – Mr. Jose Angel “Joe” Agostini
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY 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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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Jan 1, 2018
Herman “Sluggo” Curry of Campbellsville, son of the late Roy Hartford Curry and Evelyn Bishop Curry was born May 5, 1945 in Green County, Kentucky. He died at 6:40 A.M., Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 72
Herman was a former manager at W.L. Johnsons in Green County and more recently employed at P.C. Clark Supply in Campbellsville.
He was a veteran of Vietnam War having served his country honorably in the United States Army. Herman was a member of the Rod Lowe Post 124 American Legion Auxiliary in Greensburg, Kentucky and enjoyed fishing whenever the opportunity came along.
Herman united in marriage to Reta Faye McCubbin January 1, 1991 and she preceded him in death April 1, 2001.
He is survived by two sons: Timmy Curry and fiancee, Karen Shuck and Troy Curry and wife, Cassie of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Dalton Wade Curry and Cody Renn Curry of Greensburg; two brothers and one sister: Willie Hartford Curry of Tucson, Arizona, Jerry Curry and wife, Judy and Vanda Wilson and husband, Terry of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Hazel Marie Curry Hollins, Danny Lee Curry and Lonzo Curry.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 31, 2017
 William Edgar “Billy” Houghlin, Jr, the son of Mary Smith Underwood of Greensburg and the late William Edgar Houghlin, Sr, was born Tuesday, November 5, 1974 in Frankfort, KY and departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Campbellsville at the Taylor Regional Hospital. He was 43 years, 1 month and 25 days of age.
He was a farmer, lawn care provider and was a dedicated caretaker of his wife and he attended the Christie Chapel United Methodist Church.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife: Monica Hovious Houghlin of Knifley, a daughter: Nancy Jo Houghlin of Greensburg, a sister: Diana Orias Manning and husband Kenneth of Greensburg, a brother: Johnny Houghlin and companion Andrea of Frankfort.
Also surviving is his step-father: Andrew Fint, Jr of Springfield; a nephew: Daniel Houghlin and close friends: Tyler Hovious and Joseph Davis and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service for William Edgar “Billy” Houghlin, Jr., will be conducted Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the Chappel Cemetery at Knifley with burial to follow. Brandon Hovious will be officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Lyndell Petty on Dec 31, 2017
 James David “Jimmy” Holmes, the son of the late Ezra and Marie Graham Holmes, was born, Tuesday, December 28, 1948 in Campbellsville, KY and departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Elizabethtown at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab. He was 69 years of age.
He was a former mechanic and woodworker and was of the Baptist Faith.
Jimmy, as most people knew him by, was a known auto problem solver, detecting and repairing vehicles to make them run while listening to his country music. He always was calling and checking on his furry babies Daphne and Sammy Jo. He often taught his grandchildren his trade of fixing that which is broken or not working properly.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers: Carolyn Taylor, Marshall and Stanley Graham.
He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters: Paula Thornton-Thompson and husband Stan and Melissa Holmes, all of Campbellsville; a sister and brother: JoAnn Lotter and husband Harold and Allen Holmes and wife Sandy, all of Campbellsville.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Dra, Austyn and Dalvian Thornton, Miranda Wethington, Nikita and Cameron Harris and Sean Mullins, ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
A private graveside service and burial will be held at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
There will be no public visitation.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 30, 2017
 Lucian Rodgers of Owensboro, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Grover Rodgers, Sr. and Clara Shreve Rodgers, was born November 4, 1932 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at 6:30 A.M., Friday, December 29, 2017 in Owensboro. Age: 85
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Palestine Baptist Church.
Lucian was a retired farmer, worked as Houchens Market Manager for fifteen years and also served on the Board of Directors for the Green River Feeder Cattle Association for eighteen years.
He united in marriage to Wanda Conner October 19, 1952 and she preceded him in death May 10, 1993.
He is survived by two sons: Bart Rodgers of Summersville and Tony Rodgers and wife, Ronda of Owensboro; four grandchildren: Blake Rodgers and wife, Cassie, of Nashville, Tennessee, Alec Rodgers and Chrissy Milby of Greensburg, David Rodgers and wife, Kristy, and Amy Rodgers of Owensboro; six great-grandchildren: Ethan Rodgers, Grayson Rodgers, Blaine Rodgers, Judson Rodgers, Callie Rodgers and Annalynn Rodgers; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters: Grover Rodgers, Jr., Maurice Rodgers, Alvin Wilkerson, Ralph Rodgers, Mayme Simpson and Aileen Richerson.
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VISITATION: After 9:00A.M., Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Parrrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Dr. James Wedding
BURIAL: Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CHRISTIAN STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on Dec 29, 2017
 Nora Lee Minor of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Tom Edelen and Maude Murray Edelen, was born September 27, 1927 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 7:10 A.M., Friday, December 29, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Acton Baptist Church.
Nora Lee was the retired owner and operator of Minor’s Jeans in Campbellsville for several years.
She united in marriage to Hanley Minor February 21, 1942 and he preceded her in death February 24, 1991.
She is survived by three daughters: Maxine White and husband, Willie, Connie White and husband, Ronnie and Brenda Watson and husband, Doug of Campbellsville; two daughters-in-law: Della Minor and Kathy Gilpin; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother and four sisters: Howard Edelen, Pearl Blevins, Barbara Powell, Joyce Davis of Campbellsville and Bernice Benningfield of Jefferson County; a sister-in-law, Louise Smothers of Mannsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sons: Kenneth Minor May 9, 2011 and Paul Minor June 2, 1991 and one brother and two sisters: Wesley Edelen, Wilma Edelen and Lola Nell Hickey.
VISITATION: After 10:00 A.M., Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. John Batcher
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY 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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