Nancy Jane “Jane” Buchanan Roution

Posted by on Apr 26, 2024

Nancy Jane “Jane” Buchanan Roution passed away on April 24, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. peacefully in her sleep at CNRC where she had resided since 2020.  Born June 13, 1933 to the late Fred and Evelyn Buchanan in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Jane was raised in Campbellsville along with her two brothers and one sister.  Her father was a local businessman and her mother was a nurse in Campbellsville.  Jane graduated from Campbellsville High School in 1951. Jane was married on February 20, 1954 to William “Bill” Roution.

The couple spent time in Indianapolis, Indiana while Bill worked at concrete construction and Jane in a veterinary clinic.  Bill and Jane had four children:  Brian, Barry, Brad and Alicia.  The family would settle back into Taylor County around 1964.  Bill created his own concrete construction company while  Jane was a stay-at-home mom.  A lifelong animal lover, Jane also volunteered at the local animal hospital and SPCA.   Jane began working at Taylor Count Hospital in 1977 as a patient care aide until retiring after 35 years of service.  Spending most of her years at TCH in Labor and Delivery and even catching a few babies.  Jane was known for her detailed work ethic, dedication to patients and jovial attitude.  After retirement, she stayed at home with patients to provide daily care until 2017.

Jane showed pure love and devotion throughout her life to God, family and country.  A true patriot, she proudly sent all three sons to Camp Lejeune to be trained as United States Marines.  Jane and her mother’s love of nursing was passed down to her only daughter.  With great enthusiasm, Jane would follow college basketball each year as an avid UK Wildcats basketball fan throughout her life.  Jane was also active in her church and loved Bible study.  After retirement, she enjoyed group travel throughout the United States.  In 1999 at age 66, Jane started classes at Campbellsville College and continued until 2002.  Granny Jane also adored all her grandchildren and cherished spending holidays and birthdays with family.

Jane is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, William “Bill” Roution.  Also preceded by her parents, brothers and sister, Frederick Hoskins Buchanan, Evelyn Cheuvront Buchanan, Billy Joe Buchanan, Robert Buchanan, Thomas Buchanan and Betty Gaye Buchanan Lowe.

Jane is survived by her four children, six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and a host of extended family and friends.  Brian, wife, Cheryl, sons, Joe and John Roution; Barry, wife, Jill Roution, Barry’s son, Barry Tungate and fiance’, Amber Phillips; Brad, wife, Lori Roution and daughters, Emily, husband, Elijah, their daughter, Goldie Smith Madeline Roution, fiance’ Aaron Long and Alicia Roution, Stephen Noel, Stephen Noel’s son, Jake Noel.

Pallbearers are Joe Roution, John Roution, Billy Joe Lowe, Barry Tungate, Jake Noel and Elijah Smith

Honorary pallbearers are Mike Mattingly, Doug Chelf and Aaron Long

Services will be on April 28, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.  Family visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. with public visitation from 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M..  Burial will be at Merrimac Cemetery.

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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James LaDue

Posted by on Apr 24, 2024

James Richard LaDue, 64, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, formerly of Vestal, New York, son of Jane Wingate Reams and the late John LaDue was born April 12th, 1960, in Binghamton, New York and departed this life on April 24th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY.
James professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith.

Besides his mother, James is survived by:
Two sisters and one brother: Cindy Bunnell of Campbellsville; Diana Talley and her husband, Michael, of Elizabethtown; and William LaDue of Oviedo, FL
A host of other relatives and friends

FUNERAL: All services for Mr. LaDue will be held privately. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of all arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. James LaDue at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Mary Alice Johnson

Posted by on Apr 24, 2024

Mary Alice Johnson, 83, of Liberty, Kentucky, daughter of the late Clarence Lewis Henderson and Dora Ellen Shofner Henderson was born January 11th, 1941, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and departed this life on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at Liberty Care and Rehab in Liberty.
Mary was united in marriage to Mr. Roland Johnson on June 14th, 1980. He preceded her in death on September 6th, 2023.
Mary enjoyed quilting, listening to music, and singing. She loved going to church. Mary professed faith in Christ and attended Full Gospel Deliverance Church.

Mary is survived by:
Five children: Janet Hilbert and her husband, Dennis, of Bardstown; Doug Dobson and his wife, Brenda, of Lebanon; Barry Dobson and his wife, Michelle, of Campbellsville; Ronnie Dobson and his wife, Becky, of Houstonville; and Sharon Hilbert and her husband, Mark, of Louisville
Seventeen grandchildren
Thirty-three great-grandchildren
One sister, Ruth Ann Davidson and her husband, Jamie, of Burkesville

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by:
One son, Steven Dobson on April 17th, 1972

VISITATION: Friday, April 26th, 2024, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville. Bro. Marvin Hatton will be officiating the service with burial to follow in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

PALLBEARERS: Abe Fair, Matthew Fair, Chris Garmon, Stephen Dobson, Wayne Dobson, Adam Dobson, Andrew Dobson, and Brett Dobson

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to funeral expenses which may be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Mary Johnson at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Mary Martha Campbell

Posted by on Apr 24, 2024

Mary Martha Campbell, daughter of the late Jeff Harding Campbell Sr. and Opal Katherine Milby, was born on September 11, 1953, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 3:15 A.M., Friday, April 19, 2024, in Campbellsville.

Age: 70

She professed faith in Christ and was of Baptist faith.

Mary was a retired employee of Taylor Regional Hospital and was also a glider pilot.

Mary is survived by one brother, Jeff Campbell Jr. and wife, Deborah of Campbellsville; two nieces and one nephew: Mirinda Latherly of San Francisco, Tempest Palm and husband, Cory of Denver, Colorado, and Jeff Campbell III and wife, Susan of Tennessee; many other relatives and friends.

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Per her request, cremation was chosen and there will be no public service.

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Grover Pyles

Posted by on Apr 24, 2024

Grover Pyles, son of the late Clayton Pyles and Dora Martin Pyles, was born on September 2, 1935 in Adair County, Kentucky.  He died at 9:15 A.M., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Campbellsville.  Age:  88

He professed faith in Christ.

Grover was a farmer and had worked at Warner’s Fertlizer.  He loved farming and in the winter, could be found scraping snow for his neighbors.  He also enjoyed visiting with people.

He is survived by one brother, Preston Pyles of Campbellsville; three nephews:  Dean Pyles and wife, Kim, David Pyles and Billy Pyles of Campbellsville; two nieces:  Ivy Keen and Beth Murphy of Campbellsville; several great-nieces and great-nephews; special friend, Martha Sapp of Campbellsville and many other relatives and friends.

Grover was also preceded in death by two brothers:  Marzon Pyles and Roger Pyles.

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Friday, April 26, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Christian Naylor and Rev. John Chowning

BURIAL:    Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Hettie Jacobs

Posted by on Apr 23, 2024

Hettie Lee Jacobs, 76, of Bradfordsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Henry Lee Thomas Gribbin and Janice Ray Bocash was born July 23rd, 1947, in Mt. Washington, Kentucky, and departed this life on April 22nd, 2024.
Hettie united in marriage to Mr. James Ernest Jacobs, he preceded her in death on March 29th, 2005.
Hettie enjoyed watching TV. She loved flowers, with day lilies being her favorite. Hettie professed faith in Christ.

Hettie is survived by:
Her son, Jon Jacobs and his significant other, Katie Behringer, of Bradfordsville
A host of other relatives and friends

Hettie was preceded in death by:
One brother, George Ray Gribbin

FUNERAL: All services for Ms. Jacobs will be held privately. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of all arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Hettie Jacobs at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Ervin Wheeler

Posted by on Apr 20, 2024

Ervin Lee “Al” Wheeler Sr, 79, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, son of the late Henry Wheeler and Ada Gray Barfield Wheeler was born August 8th, 1944, in Wilson, NC, and departed this life on April 18th, 2024.
Al united in marriage to Ms. Fran Wheeler in May 1972. She preceded him in death in March 2010. He later united in marriage to Ms. Neva Gentry on September 29th, 2018. She survives.
Al served his country proudly in the Air Force for 20 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Al is survived by:
Five children: Tom Bodden, Tami Bragg, Lee Wheeler, Kim Wise, and Penny Couling
Eight grandchildren: Samantha Bragg, Alexandra Bragg, Brie Wheeler, Sion Smith, Seth Smith, Blake McDonald, Tanner Couling, and Jessica Gore
Two sisters: Evelyn Joyner and Connie Moore
A host of other relatives and friends

Al was preceded in death by:
Two brothers: Bobby Wheeler and Dennis Wheeler

FUNERAL: All services for Mr. Wheeler will be held privately. Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville is in charge of all arrangements.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Al Wheeler at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.

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Hollis Rogers

Posted by on Apr 19, 2024

Hollis Rogers, son of the late Ernest Belmont Rogers and Mayme Gaines Rogers, was born on December 6, 1928 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  He died at 10:16 P.M., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Campbellsville.  Age:  95

He professed faith and was a member of the St. Andrew Methodist Church.

Hollis was a retired employee of Campbellsville Water Company.  He had also worked for Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, K Mart and NAPA.

He united in marriage to Julia Wynemia Hayes January 6, 1952 and she preceded him in death May 24, 1990.

Hollis is survived by one grandson, Jonathan Whitlow and wife, Laura of Brandenburg; six great-grandchildren:  Lauren Elstone, Taylor Elstone, Jaiden Neal, Parker Whitlow, Cooper Whitlow and Ariana Whitlow; two great-great-grandchildren:  Link’yn Elstone and Kingston Proffitt; one sister, Margaret Phillips of Campbellsville; special friend, Ricky Bray; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Hollis was also preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Hayes Rogers March 29, 2018 and four brothers and three sisters:  Clay Rogers, Paul Rogers, Richard Rogers, John Shelby Rogers, Fannie Belle Sapp, Louise Buck and Cleo Fryback.

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VISITATION: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Mark Price

BURIAL:   Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

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Frankie G. Smith, 71

Posted by on Apr 14, 2024

Mr. Frankie Gene Smith of the Summersville community in Green County passed from this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home. Born in Louisville on July 23, 1952 to the late Emmett Smith and Marie (Burks) Felix, he was 71 years of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a faithful and devoted member of Living Word Faith Center. Mr. Smith was a mechanic by trade. He enjoyed everything outdoors, including hunting and fishing, but he loved motorsports. He especially enjoyed watching auto races, whether on TV or in person, and loved everything from dirt track races to NASCAR races.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Lillie Jean (Underwood) Smith,

Three children: Robbie Smith of the Creole community, William Brian Smith and wife Brenda of Lebanon, and Christy Wilson of California,

Two stepchildren: Buddy Bowling of Manchester, and Michelle Howard and husband Shane of Taswell, TN,

A brother: John Emmett Smith and wife Louise,

Two sisters: Melonie Sherrard and husband Steve, and Margaret Compton and husband Terry,

Seven grandchildren: David Smith and wife Tiffany, Brittany Smith, Brea Colvin and husband Casey, Blake Smith and fiancé Madison, Caylynn Smith, George Anderson and wife Ashley, and Jessica Anderson,

Nine great-grandchildren,

And a host of other family members and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Smith on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT (10:00 AM CDT) in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville. Burial will follow in the Otter Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, April 18, from 5:00-8:00 PM EDT (4:00-7:00 PM CDT).

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Thomas Ray Harrison, 75

Posted by on Apr 14, 2024

Thomas Ray Harrison of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hancil Hugh and Ivadean (Lee) Harrison, was born October 15, 1948 in Adair County (the Knifley Community) and departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Jeffersonville, Indiana at the Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was 75 years of age.

He was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army and of the Baptist Faith.

He was a self-employed bricklayer and operated a lawn care service.

He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two wives: Donna Sue (Bottoms) Harrison and Norma Jean (Buster) Harrison and a brother John “JC” Harrison.

Survivors include his children: Randy Harrison and wife Angie and Thomas Harrison both of Liberty, Sandy Fitch and husband Donald of Edinburgh, Indiana, Ricky Buster and wife Deborah and Faye Ashley both of Columbia and Connie Buster of Campbellsville.

Also surviving are four sisters: Joyce Pogue and husband Jimmy of Campbellsville, Imogene Roberts and Louise Cundiff both of Shepherdsville and Betty Bottoms of Liberty; thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

To honor his wishes, cremation rites were entrusted to L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

Graveside service and interment will be in the Caldwell Chapel Cemetery at Knifley at a later date with Military Honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

The dates and time for the graveside service can be found here when they become available.

 

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