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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James Robert Button, 71

Posted by on Apr 14, 2024

James Robert Button of Campbellsville, the son of the late Robert Thomas and Kathryn (Hunt) Gardner, was born February 12, 1953 in Taylor County, KY and departed this life on Friday, April 5, 2024 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 71 years of age.

He was a former home improvement contractor.

Survivors include a son and daughter: James Robert Button II and his wife Katie of Louisville and Kathryn Kirtley of Bowling Green.

Also surviving are five grandchildren: Lillian Debord, Karstun Kirtley, Kee Kirtley, Jeremiah Button and Lucy Button and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family chose cremation and a private celebration of life will be scheduled at a late date.

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

 

 

 

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Dinah Smith, 62

Posted by on Apr 12, 2024

Dinah Jeanette Smith of Campbellsville, KY, the Daughter of the late Kenneth Virgil Campbell and Phyllis Jean Coomer Akin Campbell, was born April 10, 1962, in Hinsdale, Illinois, and departed this life on April 11, 2024, in Campbellsville. She was 62 years of age.

She was of the Baptist Faith and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, fishing, and keeping up with family on Facebook.

She is survived by her husband David Lee Smith, four children: Lee Franklin and wife Tasha of Campbellsville, Waylon “Bo” Franklin and wife Michelle of Campbellsville, Adam Franklin of Illinois, and Alex Cassidy and wife Stephanie of Edmonton. Three step-children: Chad Smith and wife Margaret of Campbellsville, John Smith of Lexington, and Brandon Smith of Mannsville.

One sister: Karren Loy and husband Howard of Columbia, Bill Dickey Akin and wife Angelica of Birmingham, Illinois, and a step-brother: Larry Akin and wife Rhonda of Alabama.

Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A complete list will be announced later.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life Dinah Jeanette Smith on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Brockman Cemetery.

Bro. DeWayne Norman will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

 

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Marcus S. Wisdom, 75

Posted by on Apr 12, 2024

Marcus Scott Wisdom, age 75 of the Pierce community of Green County passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice, and their four children, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

His life was celebrated with a private family ceremony with burial in the Wisdom Family Cemetery in Green County.

Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and can be made at the funeral home.

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

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Letha Ann Gabehart, 67

Posted by on Apr 11, 2024

Letha Ann Gabehart, of Mt. Olivet, KY, formerly of Campbellsville, the daughter of the late L.T. and Lorine (Tungate) Clarkson, was born August 29, 1956 in Marion County, KY and departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Mt. Olivet at the Robertson County Healthcare. She was 67 years of age.

          She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.

Besides her parents, she is survived by daughter: Tracey Hutchison, half-sister: Geraldine Clarkson and a half-brother: Lee T. Clarkson and a grandson: Travis Glover.

Survivors include a daughter: Connie Nelson of Campbellsville: five grandchildren: Amanda Wheeler and companion: Darren Robinson, Kimberly Duncan and husband: Efrain, Jennifer Murrell and husband Brandon, Jordan Clarkson and Tyler Sanders; her great-grandchildren: Auston, Dallas and Nevaeh Murrell, Tatum Johnson, Kelsey Clark, Lily Clark, Skye Duncan, Jayce Robinson, Callie Duncan, Efrain Duncan, Jr and Tracey Rae Sanders; special friends: Allen Nelson and John Noel and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside service for Letha Ann Gabehart will be

Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hilltop Full Gospel Church Cemetery in Casey County with burial to follow.

Bro. Donald Clark will be officiating

Visitation from 9-10 A.M. Saturday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

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Lori Ann England

Posted by on Apr 11, 2024

Lori Ann “Lolo” England, daughter of Doris Jean Miller Hunt and the late Shelby Woodly Hunt, was born December 26, 1962 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 11:42 P.M., Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Louisville.    Age:  61

She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church.

Lori was a retired employee of Campbellsville University and a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. Lori was known for her loving and sweet disposition, always smiling and greeting others. She loved her church family, her Pairs and Spares SS class, gospel and country music, loving on her two grandsons, and her two labs (the Boys).

She united in marriage to David England May 17, 1985.

Besides her husband, David England of Campbellsville, Lori is survived by one son and one daughter: Joshua England and wife, Ashley and Jennifer Bland and husband, Adam of Campbellsville; two grandsons:  Shelby Owen Bland and Nolan Cole Bland; her mother, Doris Hunt of Campbellsville; two brothers and one sister:  Stewart Hunt and wife, Diane and Steve Hunt and wife, Colleen of Campbellsville and Lisa Pearman and husband, David of Vine Grove; one sister-in-law, Gayle Bright and husband, Larry of Campbellsville; her mother-in-law, Deloris England of Campbellsville; one brother in-law, Danny England and wife, Donna of Versailles; nieces and nephews: Tyler Bright (Bridger), Jonathan Bright (Mindy), Cayla Pearmen, Nick Pearman, Cody Pearman, Drew Hunt, Courtney Vaughn (Clint), Sarah England, Jonathan Hunt (Allison), Jessica Hunt (Billy).

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VISITATION:  5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 12, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL SERVICE:    11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Billy Compton and Rev. Steve Skaggs

BURIAL:    Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES, MULDRAUGH HILL BAPTIST CHURCH EMBRACE TOMORROW BUILDING FUND OR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

 

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Bryant DeWayne Floyd, 44

Posted by on Apr 10, 2024

Bryant DeWayne Floyd, 44

Bryant DeWayne Floyd of Campbellsville, KY, the son of Thomas Wayne Patton and Beverly Rose Caldwell Floyd, was born December 6, 1979, in Lexington, KY, and departed this life on April 5th, 2024, at his residence. He was 44 years of age.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lebanon, KY, and had also attended East Campbellsville Church of God. He liked to travel, cooking, and gospel music. He was employed as a Hospitality Manager.

He is survived by his wife Amber Dawn Hagan Floyd of Campbellsville, and one daughter, Amayah Brynn Floyd. His parents: Thomas Wayne Patton and wife Karen of Wayne, MI, and Beverly Rose Caldwell Floyd of Lebanon, KY. Two brothers: Derrick Maurice Floyd of Grand Prairie, TX, and Thomas Deshawn Floyd of Battle Creek, MI.

Also surviving are several aunts and uncles, along with a host of nieces and nephews, and many friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Bryant DeWayne Floyd on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the L. R. Petty Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Rev. Tommy Calhoun will officiate.

The family has requested visitation on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

 

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