Gordon Smith was born March 26, 1928 in Mimico, a suburb of Toronto, Canada. He was the son of Gordon Baker Smith and Marie Rosalean Kelly. He died at Taylor Regional Hospital of covid pneumonia, September 20, 2020, age 92. He had an identical twin brother, Bruce, and an older sister, Joyce. He was christened at St. Cyprian Anglican Church, Toronto, and confirmed at Christ Anglican Church, Mimico, and was a member of All Saints Anglican, Toronto.
A graduate of Mimico High School, he received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy in 1951 and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Toronto University in 1952. He earned a second Master of Arts in Russian Language and Literature from Middlebury College in Vermont in 1968.
Gordon entered the Canadian Army in 1951 and was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and Montreal, Quebec. As a member of the United Nations Emergency Forces, he served in the Middle East in Lebanon, Egypt, and the Gaza Strip. He departed regular service in 1960 with the rank of Captain.
He served in the Canadian Army Reserves, 1971 to1978, and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel, being a member of the Officer Group, Canadian National Defense Head Quarters. He enrolled in the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and received an ABD in Russian Language and Literature. He studied twice at Moscow State University.
Gordon and his twin brother were gifted in learning languages. He was fluent in French, Russian, Portuguese, and comfortable in Italian and other romance and Slavic languages.
From 1961 to 1986, he was a teacher of English and Russian in the public schools of Toronto. He began his teaching career as head of English Department at Alderwood Collegiate Institute where he taught grade 13; he was a language specialist and became vice-principal of Etobicoke Collegiate in Mississauga, Ontario. After teaching for 25 years, he retired and started teaching English and writing at Sheridan College from 1986-1988 and translated novels from Russian into English. He was member of the Canadian Professional Translators Association.
While still in Ontario, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute and served on the Board of Markland Woods Country Club in Etobicoke where he golfed practically every day that weather permitted.
While on a trip to East Central Europe, he met Betty Jane Gorin. He came to the United States and taught Russian Translation at Indiana University. On October 3, 1991, they married, it being the first wedding in the Hiestand House Museum.
Gordon became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1997 thereby retaining dual citizenship, Canadian and U.S.
A gifted teacher, he taught ESL and Russian for Campbellsville University. He translated for the Kentucky Baptists in their mission partnership with Russia, teaching English to Nickolai Syrovatko, a Baptist missionary. He served as secretary on the Sister Cities Committee and went to Ireland with the Taylor County delegation. He served on the board of the Taylor County Historical Society. He was an active Rotarian and their program chairperson for ten years. He was named a Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club. He was a faithful member of the Men’s Sunday School Class at Campbellsville Baptist Church and a loyal member of the Campbellsville Country Club. His perfect day was teaching at the university in the morning and playing golf in the afternoon. He retired teaching from CU in 2010, age 82.
Gordon translated from Russian into English, Beskrovny’s The History of Russian Army and Fleet in the 19th Century for Academic International Press in 1996, receiving outstanding reviews. He edited Antonio Mendez’s book, The Master of Disguise in 1999. He edited Dr. J. Chester Badgett’s History of Campbellsville University in 2004, and his wife’s book, Morgan Is Coming! Confederate Raiders in the Heartland of Kentucky in 2005.
A Life Scout in Canada (Eagle in US), he supported Boy Scouts in this country. A member of the Louisville Civil War Round Table, he supported the Speed Museum, KET, Public Radio, CARE, and Doctors Without Borders. He never met a stranger.
His sister, Joyce Meyer (Wilf), and his twin brother, Bruce Kelly Smith (Karen), preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane, Campbellsville, children of his twin brother and sister: Eileen Smith Pel (Robert) of Stratford, Ontario, Lisa Smith, of Montreal, Quebec, nephew, Bernhard Bruce Smith (Colleen), of Barrie, Ontario; Marilyn Smith, Vancouver; Bruce Smith, Ottawa, ON, great nieces and nephew, Morgan Pel Fullerton (Michael) and their children, Winston and Imogen, Thea Pel, Bronwyn Pel (Bryan Rohaly), Lauren Smith, Zachary Smith. His step-children are Mark Gorin, (Debbie) Prospect, KY, Beth Gorin Cox (Todd), Hendersonville, TN; Dr. Wendell Jones, (Patricia) of Cary, NC. Step grandchildren, Katherine Gorin and finance Patrick Trujillo, Orange, CA and Diana Gorin, New York City; Chelsea Cox Glick (Nathaniel), Corona, CA and Emily Cox Hodges (Wade), Gallatin, TN; Dr. Nathan Jones (Dr. Brook Britton) of Baltimore, MD, Tyler Jones and fiancée Leah Mincey of Cary, NC.
Walk-Through Visitation will be held at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.; masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Funeral Services will be held at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with burial in Brookside Cemetery, Campbellsville, KY.
Memorials to Tebbs Bend Battlefield, Box 394, Campbellsville, Hiestand House-Taylor Co Museum, 1075 Campbellsville Bypass, Campbellsville, KY 42718, or Doctors Without Borders, Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030
Donations may also be made through Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
hodom “Pete” Edward Crabtree, 63, of Knoxville, TN, left this heavenly earth on September 29th, 2020. Pete is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Crabtree of Campbellsville, KY. Pete is survived by his loving wife of almost 20 years, Nancy Carole Crabtree, and his children, Kelsey Crabtree Maynard (Todd), Thomas Morgan Crabtree, Taylor Michael Crabtree, Katherine McLees Orem (Anson), Steven Hunter McLees (Kelley) and William “Liam” Harper McLees. Pete is also survived by his father, Dwight Allen Crabtree and brother Dwight Allen Crabtree, Jr. of Campbellsville, KY. Pete also leaves behind several grandchildren and several other loving family members across the country. Pete was born and raised in Campbellsville, KY on January 8th, 1957 and was an avid baseball player. As a first generation college graduate, Pete chose to pursue his degree from The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Pharmacy Acquisitions was Pete’s chosen career for over 40 years. While he wasn’t working, Pete enjoyed nothing more than spending time traveling with his wife and children, playing golf, riding his motorcycle, boating and listening to Metallica. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline. Pete’s family will receive friends on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Berry Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932. There will be a Funeral Service on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:30am at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934 with a Graveside Service and Entombment to follow in the Cemetery of Berry Highland West at 1:00pm. This obituary is a courtesy to the family by L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
Mrs. Betty Lou Hunt of Campbellsville passed from this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her home. Born on December 29, 1940 to the late Gus and Flossie Mea (Cox) Edelen, she was 79 years, 8 months, and 28 days of age. Mrs. Hunt was a homemaker, and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and working in her yard. She leaves to mourn her passing: A daughter: Teresa Cox of Lebanon, Two grandchildren: Johnny Christopher Lee Cox of Campbellsville, and Ashley M. Garrett and husband Justin of Lebanon, Six great-grandchildren: Jamie Lynn Cox Morris, Christopher Lee Cox, Peyton Thomas Garrett, Elizabeth Hope Cox, Paxton Garrett, and Ezra Alexander Morris, And several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by seven siblings: Clair Lee Hogan, Opal Decker, Bernice Osbourne, Ruth Ann Cox, James Edelen, Mitchell Edelen, and Tony Edelen. There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Hunt on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the St. Frances de Sales Cemetery, Spurlington Rd, Campbellsville, KY. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the funeral expenses.Read More
Essie
Lee Scott Allen of Louisville, daughter of the late Emmett Scott and Mattie
Warren Scott, was born January 20, 1933 in Taylor County,
Kentucky. She died at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Louisville.
Age: 87
She
professed faith in Christ and was a member of Poplar Grove United Methodist
Church.
Essie
was a retired supervisor for Phillip Morris in Louisville. She loved her family very much and her dog,
Jenna.
She
is survived by two sisters: Juanita Pike
and Betty Skaggs and husband, David of Louisville; several nieces and nephews
and many other relatives and friends.
Essie
was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers: Etha Skaggs, Dot Sutter, Mary Caulk, Emmett
Brooks Scott Jr., James Scott and Mattie Long
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VISITATION: 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Elbert Hadley
BURIAL: Poplar Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO POPLAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, POPLAR GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY OR TAYLOR COUNTY SPCA AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Tom Rose of Campbellsville, son the late Lindsey Rose and Hallie Cox
Rose Chaney was born November 16, 1939 in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died at
1:25 A.M., Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 80
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist Faith. Tom served
his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a retired firefighter
with the Campbellsville Fire Department after some twenty-eight years service
and was an avid collector of fire memorabilia and enjoyed putting together
plastic models.
He united in marriage to Virginia Butler July 11, 1961.
Besides his wife, Virginia Rose of Campbellsville he is survived by one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Billy Butler, Frances Morris, Allie Pierce and husband, Norman and Ruby Rose; three nephews and five nieces: James Pierce and wife, Michelle, Susan Burress, Nancy Kitt and husband Chuck, Bonnie Collins and husband, Jeff, Jamie Rose and wife, Rhonda, Billy Robinson, Tammie Green and husband, Bill and Joyce Rose and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers: Catherine
Marie Rose, Jimmy Rose and Bobby Rose.
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VISITATION: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Jim Durham
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Mrs. Angel May Holt Perkins, 52, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Walter Holt and Louise Blake Grimes was born March 12th, 1968, and departed this life on Friday, September 25th, 2020, in Campbellsville, KY.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of New Journey Church in Campbellsville, KY. She was a devoted wife and loving sister. She loved her family, taking pictures, flowers especially roses, caring for children, and serving and attending church.
She united in marriage to Glen Perkins on September 20th, 2009, who survives.
Survived by one stepson and one step daughter: Steve Perkins and wife Tracy of Campbellsville and Brenda Jenkins of Campbellsville.
Survived by five sisters and three brothers: Gloria Johnson of New York, Judy Kief of New York, Hallie Johnson of Campbellsville, Yvonne Johnson of Tennessee, Walter Holt of Liberty, Debbie Holt – Harmon of North Carolina, Carl Holt of Tennessee, and Ronnie Carey of Pennsylvania.
Four grandchildren: Kyle Lee, Whitney Payton and husband Matt, Cody Jenkins, and Katie Jenkins all of Campbellsville, KY.
Walk through visitation is requested from 5pm-8pm EST, Tuesday, September 29th, at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation in downtown Campbellsville.
Funeral service will be 1pm EST, Wednesday, September 30th, at Auberry Funeral Home and Cremation Services in downtown Campbellsville.
Social distancing guidelines and mask are required upon entering building.
The staff at Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Angel May Holt Perkins at our funeral home. God Bless you during this difficult time.
Mr. Ricky Lewis Patton of Campbellsville was born on June 9, 1960 to the late Joy Winifred and Doris Jean (Wood) Patton. He departed this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 being 60 years, 3 months, and 17 days of age. Mr. Patton was a graduate of Campbellsville University, where he had earned his bachelor of science degree. He had originally planned to practice as a certified public accountant, but joined his father in the family business instead. A good-hearted man, he was an exceptional mechanic and, after the passing of his father, became the owner and operator of Pat’s Transmission Shop. He leaves to mourn his passing: One brother: Steve Patton and wife Louise of Campbellsville, A niece: Alannah Patton of Campbellsville, One grand nephew: Kasin Bishop of Campbellsville, An aunt: Edith Hardin of Louisville, His cousin: Ronnie Patton of Campbellsville, And several extended family members and friends. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Patton on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Clifton Bennett will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept 29, starting at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations of Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site. Current CDC guidelines will be followed, including the use of masks and social distancing. Read More
William
Michael Hall, Sr., a lifelong resident of Campbellsville, son of the late
Michael Medley Hall, M.D. and Sarah Elizabeth Shively Hall, was born November
7, 1940 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He
died at 1:07 P.M., Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Campbellsville. Age: 79
He
professed faith in Christ and was a lifetime member of Bethel First
Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder..
Judge
Hall attended Campbellsville Independent School and graduated in May,
1958. He later attended the University
of Louisville and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in May, 1963 and the
University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law where he obtained a Doctor of
Jurisprudence Degree in January, 1966.
He
began his private law practice on May 11, 1966 and later in January, 1967, entered
into practice with James C. Miller and became known as Miller & Hall,
Attorneys-At-Law.
Judge Hall was an attorney in Taylor County from January 1970 to January 1978. He then moved on to become the 11th Judicial District Judge from January 1978 to January 1984 and then transitioned into becoming the 11th Judicial District Circuit Judge from January 1984 until his retirement in January 1998.
He
was a member of the Elk Horn Pitman Masonic Lodge #124, the Kosair Shriners and
the Sons of America Revolution.
He united
in marriage to Lennie Imhoff August 8, 1958.
Besides
his wife, Lennie Imhoff Hall of Campbellsville, he is survived by one son and
one daughter: Michelle Hall O’Rourke and
husband, Brian and William Michael Hall, Jr. and wife, Janean; four grandchildren: Fiaran M. Cox, Cooper Hall, Griffin Hall and
Truman Hall, one brother-in-law, Allen L. Burress all of Campbellsville; and
his little Schnauzer, Lucy, whom he loved so much; several nieces and nephews
and many other relatives and friends.
Judge
Hall was also preceded in death by two sisters:
Elizabeth Anne Hall Burress and Abby Hall Carter.
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Family chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later
date.
Mr. Gary Glenn Goodin of Campbellsville passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. Son of the late Glenn Vilie and Ollie Alice (Roberts) Goodin, he was born on June 24, 1949 in Taylor County and was 71 years, 2 months, and 28 days of age. Mr. Goodin had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elkhorn United Methodist Church. He was a former truck driver and an employee of the Boco Station. He had served his community as a Taylor County Sheriff’s Deputy lake patrolman, and served his country honorably in the National Guard. Mr. Goodin loved people and had a naturally helpful heart. He enjoyed keeping his yard neat and in order, and shared many laughs with his family over a plate of frog legs. He leaves to cherish his memory: His wife: Mrs. Sue (Gilpin) Goodin, Two children: Matt Goodin and wife Lesley of Greensburg, and Greg Walker and wife Jamie of Indiana, Four siblings: Linda Williams and husband Richard, Delma Wise and husband Willard, and Shirley Newton and husband Dale, all of Campbellsville, and his twin sister Sherry Cowan and husband Phillip of Columbia, Four grandchildren: Christian Goodin, Hannah Goodin, Kelsey Walker, and Nolan Walker, And a host of other family and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Goodin. There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Goodin on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Ronnie Dooley and Bro. Jason Roop will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept 24, from 5:00-8:00 PM. Current CDC guidelines will be followed, including masks and social distancing. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Elkhorn United Methodist Church Youth Group. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.Read More
Mrs. Linda Lou Alford of Campbellsville was born in Scottsville, KY on December 7, 1944 to Mazie (Wilkerson) Kettles and the late Ray Kettles. She departed this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 being 75 years, 9 months, and 12 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. A sweet and loving lady, she was an exceptional homemaker; she enjoyed raising a garden and cooking and canning for her family. She retired from Fruit of the Loom in 1997 and spent the later part of her years attending her beloved Sunday School class. Mrs. Alford had a strong faith, and joyfully instilled in her children the love of God and church. She leaves to mourn her passing: Her husband: James L. Alford, Two children: Kristin Bolin and husband Jackie, and James L. Alford Jr., all of Campbellsville, Two grandchildren: Mary Catherine Bolin and Cheyenne Autumn Bolin of Danville, One great-grandchild: Cordelia Reese Bolin of Danville, Five siblings: Madge Bailey of Bowling Green, Richard Kettles of Danville, Carolyn Sue Douglas of Junction City, Jozette Hayes of Danville, and Jeff Kettles of Harrodsburg, And a host of other family and friends. She is also preceded in death by two brothers: James and Bill Kettles. Cremation was chosen by the family. All services will be held privately. Read More
