Bro. David Detty, Phd, 68

Posted by on Feb 17, 2018

Bro. David Eugene Detty of Campbellsville was born on September 9, 1952 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late David H. and Geraldine (Anderson) Detty. He departed this life on Thursday, February 16, 2018, being 65 years, 5 months, and 6 days of age. Bro. Detty professed faith in Christ and was the current minister of the Southside Christian Church. He was married to Karen (Gower) Detty, who survives. Bro. Detty was a man driven by his convictions, and he held himself accountable for his daily actions. He took pleasure in God’s nature and enjoyed most outdoor activities, from hunting and fishing, to farming and raising crops, to reaching for his potential on the softball fields.

He leaves to carry his legacy:

His wife: Karen Detty of Campbellsville,

One daughter: Jennifer Stetson of Fredericktown, Ohio,

One son: Kenneth Detty of Indianapolis, Indiana,

One brother and one sister: Garry Detty and wife Ellen, and Janet Breckler, all of Mt. Vernon, Ohio,

Two grandchildren: Hunter Espyn Stetson, and Taylor Rose Detty,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cara Ann Detty.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Bro. Detty at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Southside Christian Church, 2831 Elkhorn Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Kenneth Detty and Bro. Fella Wilson will be officiating. His ashes will be interred in Ohio at a later date.

The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, Feb. 21, after 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Southside Christian Church which can be made at the funeral home or the church on Wednesday.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Marie Humes, Age 43

Posted by on Feb 14, 2018

Alice Marie Cox Humes, 43 years, 25 days of age, of Campbellsville, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Taylor County Hospital after a brief illness.

Marie was born on January 19, 1975, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late Carmen, “J.V.” Cox and Dawn Kay Trout Cox who survives.   Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Hubert and Evelyn Cox and grandmother, Jonita Trout.

She attended Campbellsville University and Spencerian College where she received her degree as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  In her spare time, she enjoyed the outdoors, listening to music and dancing.    She had been attending Elkhorn Baptist Church,

Besides, her mother, Marie is survived by her husband, James William Humes, a daughter, Chelsey Adcock, 3 sons, Dawson Adcock, C.J. Cox and Harley Rodgers as well as her step-daughter, Brooklyn Humes all of Campbellsville.    Also surviving is a brother, Jeramie Cox of Campbellsville, her grandfather, Paul Trout, grandparents, Alice and David Nicolet an aunt, Star Trout, all of Indiana as well as several other aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service for Alice Marie Cox will be Friday, February 16, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Brian Rafferty officiating.   Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery with bearers being Buddy Tate, Tommy Price, T.J. Milby, Tyler Goodin, Dawson Adcock and James Price.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Lyon DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be donations toward the cost of the funeral and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

 

For on-line condolences please visit:   http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1197/Alice-Humes/obituary.html#tribute-start

 

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Archie E. Brown, 71

Posted by on Feb 14, 2018

Mr. Archie E. Brown of Campbellsville was born on October 22, 1946 to the late Jolie and Angie Eythel (Stanton) Brown. He departed this life on Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home after a sudden illness. He was 71 years, 3 months, and 21 days of age. Mr. Brown professed faith in Christ and attended the Beulahland Community Church. He was a retired truck driver and the husband of Bea (Corbin) Brown, who survives.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Bea Brown

One son: Kyle Brown,

Three daughters: Charman Barnes, Dana Parsons, and Tammy Willis and husband Mike,

Two step-sons: Dwayne Tomes and Michael Tomes,

Two sisters: Peggy Bryant and Lola Sallee and husband Arnold,

Four grandchildren: Shelbi Barnes, Chase McDaniel, Jaden Willis, and Tanner Willis,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Augusta Walters, Charles Brown, Lewis Brown, Elmer Brown, Dorothy Rash, Bernice Brown, and Danny Brown.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Brown on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

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Gary Stapleton, 73

Posted by on Feb 13, 2018

Mr. Gary Wayne Stapleton of Elkhorn passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Otterbein Senior Life Center in Franklin, Indiana. Born on June 30, 1945 in Adair County to the late Dempsey and Mary Eunice (Scott) Stapleton. He was 73 years, 7 months, and 11 days of age. Mr. Stapleton retired from the road after several years as a truck driver. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a talented woodcarver and painter, and had a knack for repairing small engines, and loved collecting trinkets and building handmade toys.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Four sons: Bradley Stapleton and wife Debi, Jerry Stapleton and wife Lisa, Jody Stapleton and wife Britany, and Randall Stapleton, all of Indiana,

Ten siblings: Bennett Stapleton and wife Wanda of Indiana, Carolyn Fowler and husband Larry of South Carolina, Wilbur Scott and wife Teresa of Campbellsville, Rita Seaborne and husband Junior of Campbellsville, James “Jim” Scott of Indiana, Darrell Scott and wife Sandy of Columbia, Frances Edwards and husband Doug of Danville, Jane Elliot of North Carolina, Margaret Luckett and husband Steve of Lebanon, and Renita Mays and husband Scott of Campbellsville,

Several grandchildren,

And a host of other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma (Woodall) Stapleton, five siblings, Joyce Thompson, Lewis Scott, twins Shirley Gail Scott and Larry Dale Scott, and Sherry Lynn Scott.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stapleton on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Darrell Tucker will be officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Callahan Cemetery, 4571 Speck Ridge Rd, Feathersburg, Adair County, Kentucky, 42733.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 14, after 10:00 AM EST until time for the service.

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William E. “Pete” Perkins, 81

Posted by on Feb 10, 2018

Mr. William E. “Pete” Perkins of Campbellsville was born in Green County on February 27, 1936 to the late James E. and Alma (Coakley) Perkins. He departed this life on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was 81 years, 11 months, and 13 days of age. Mr. Perkins had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He was a retired insurance agent and husband of Mrs. Mildred Perkins, who survives. As a young man of honor, he served his country with dignity in the United States Army. Mr. Perkins enjoyed athletic activities; he often relaxed by playing a round of golf or watching the University of Kentucky Wildcats. He loved introducing kids to sports and was an umpire and coach for many years in the American Legion Youth Baseball league.
He leaves to cherish his memory:
His wife: Mildred (Little) Perkins of Campbellsville,
One son: Jim Perkins and wife Valerie of Greensburg,
Two step-daughters: Gayle Newton and husband Rick of Campbellsville, and Patricia Boone and husband Alex of Lexington,
Three sisters: Elizabeth Leftwich of Greensburg, Sue Penick of Campbellsville, and Sarah Hodges of Greensburg,
Five grandchildren: Ed Perkins and wife Sarah, Patrick Newton and wife Stephanie, Andrew Newton and fiancé Cassie Perkins, Ali Boone, and Catie Boone,
And a host of other family and friends.
Mr. Perkins had chosen cremation, and those honors were entrusted to the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Campbellsville. A memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) at the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Rob Hughes and Bro. Dale Curry will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to “Make Today Count”. Those can be made at the funeral home or online at www.lrpetty.com

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Jannie Louise McKay, age 92

Posted by on Feb 9, 2018

Jannie Louise McKay, 92 years, 4 months and 6 days of age, of Lebanon, died, Thursday, February 8, 2018 at her home in Lebanon after a brief illness

Louise was born October 2, 1925 in Lebanon the daughter of the late Willie and Birdie Chandler Hart.    She was preceded in death by her husband Charles McKay as well as their son, Walter McKay and two daughters-in-law, Hattie McKay and Shirley McKay.

Throughout her life, hard work was no stranger to Ms. Louise, having worked at General Motors, a furniture store, Holly Hill Motel and was a member of the Golden Girls.  As the matriarch of the McKay family, she leaves many wonderful memories that will stay with them for years to come.   As one of the children said, she liked to take the rod of correction and introduce it to the seat of understanding.      She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Tucker Hill Baptist Church in Lebanon.

Surviving are her sons, Josh McKay and wife Helen and Emmett McKay and wife Nannie, both of Lebanon, Calvin McKay and wife Susan and Eugene McKay of Campbellsville, Robert McKay of Memphis, two daughters, Wanda Johnson and husband Byron of Bowling Green and Julia McKay of Lebanon.     A brother survives, John Hart of Lebanon and her close friend Elizabeth Johnson as well as 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

The funeral service for Louise McKay will be on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Lebanon with Bro. Dale Smith officiating.   Bearers will be sons, Josh McKay, Calvin McKay, Eugene McKay, Robert McKay, Emmett McKay and son-in-law, Byron Johnson with burial in Tucker Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.

The family request visitation on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Lebanon.

Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral of Campbellsville is in charge of the arrangements.

For on-line condolences please visit: http://lyondewittberry.com/tribute/details/1196/Jannie-McKay/obituary.html#tribute-start

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Peggy Clark

Posted by on Feb 9, 2018

Peggy Clark of Campbellsville, daughter of Pat Hennessee Perkins and the late James R. “Jim” Perkins, was born March 29, 1951 in Fayette County, Kentucky. She died at 3:57 A.M., Friday, February 9, 2018 in Campbellsville. Age: 66
She professed faith in Christ and was an active member of Broadway Church of Christ.
Peggy was a retired employee of Metzmeier Nursing Home.
She united in marriage to Steve Clark August 7, 1970.
Besides her husband, Steve Clark of Campbellsville, she is survived by two daughters: Kristi Clark and Heather Durham of Campbellsville; three grandsons: Jordan Hinton and fiancé, Shelby Carney and Blake Clark of Campbellsville and Isaiah Durham of Radcliff; her mother, Pat Perkins of Campbellsville; one sister and three brothers: Patty Reynolds and husband, Steven of Campbellsville, Kenny Perkins and wife, Dian of Franklin, Jimmy Perkins and wife, Denise of Louisville, Bill Perkins and wife, Elayne of Athens, Alabama; a sister-in-law, Diane Cary and husband, Jr. of Greensburg; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 12, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Chris Clark and Bro. Edd Sterchi
BURIAL: Neagle Cemetery in Green County
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GRANDVIEW NURSING AND REHAB ACTIVITIES FUND AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Sgt. Lee Willard Gist, 63

Posted by on Feb 9, 2018

Sgt. Lee Willard Gist of Somerset, formerly of Campbellsville, left this world for his eternal home on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on July 31, 1954 in Harlan County, he was 63 years, 6 months, and 8 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Sgt. Gist was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War era. Although a medical discharge forced a physical retirement, he remained a soldier at heart until the very end. Sgt Gist was very soft-spoken, but his dedication to his country, his military brothers and sisters, his family, and his fellow Americans thundered across the hearts of all who met him.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Nine siblings: Loudenia Graham and husband Lee of Campbellsville, Nora Sharp of Somerset, Nancy Lively and husband Andy of Harlan, Dezzie Turner of Monticello, Joe Turner and wife Betty of Harlan, Joyce Blanton and husband Roger of Harlan, Susie Ritchie and husband John of Bledsoe, Sarah Daniels and husband Haskel of Harlan, and Kenny Brock and wife Kathy of Anville,

Two half-sisters: Mary Smith and husband Gill of Lowell, and Armildred Napier of Corbin,

A special cousin: Mildred Howard of Lowell,

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his biological parents, Elijah and Emily (Hoskins) Turner, and his adoptive parents, Jesse Willard and Mary Veola (Burns) Gist.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Sgt. Gist on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Jay Wright will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery, 20 Hwy 208, Lebanon, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 11, after 5:00 PM EST.

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Larry Dale Shofner, age 64, formerly of Campbellsville

Posted by on Feb 8, 2018

Larry Dale Shofner was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky, on June 20, 1953, and left behind his family and friends on February 7, 2018, in Pasadena, Texas.

Larry spent his adult life working in the petro-chemical industry and was with Petroleum Service for thirty-five years as a supervisor and was in supervision with Enterprise Products.

He loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed golf, basketball and fishing.

Larry  is survived by his wife of twenty-six years, Ann Shofner; his children Shelli Walker, Sandra Barnes and husband Kevin, and Brian Shofner and wife Karen; his sisters Brenda and husband Tim Sumrall,  Sharon Gabbert, Diane Walters, and Linda and Eddie Sumrall; and his grandchildren Brandon, Alix, Trevor, Selah, Sydney, Trey and Selyn.  He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews Rusty, Karen, Chad, Chrysta, Jason, Josh, Treva, Mandy, Tonya, Mia, Rhonda, Mark and Autumn.

He was predeceased by his brothers Kenny, Jerry, W.R. and Garnett and his parents Roscoe and Audrey Shofner.

Larry was a man who never met a stranger and always put a smile on your face.  We will miss you “Big L”.

There will be a memorial visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 10th at the Rosewood Funeral Home in Pasadena, Texas.

Submitted as a service of Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Mary Jean Smith

Posted by on Feb 6, 2018

Mary Jean Smith of Peewee Valley, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ruel H. “Buck” DeSpain and Anna Skaggs DeSpain, was born September 22, 1927 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:35 P.M., Sunday, February 4, 2018 in PeeWee Valley. Age: 90
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.
Mary was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after thirty-eight years of service.
She is survived by one son and two daughters: David R. Smith of Campbellsville, Patricia Jones and Fran Smith Feldkamp and husband, Gary of Louisville; four grandchildren: Connie Alrodan and husband, Hamoud and Debbie White of Glasgow, Lori Morel of Byrdstown, Tennessee and Olivia Feldkamp of Denver, Colorado; ten great-grandchildren: Brittany Hagan Phillips, Heather Hagan, Shay Alrodan, Sara Alrodan, Allie Alrodan, Jenna Alrodan and Rodan Alrodan of Glasgow, Blake Morel, Keller Morel and Hunter Morel of Byrdstown, Tennessee; one great-granddaughter, Skye Milby and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Lynn Smith and a son-in-law, Larry Jones.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Rob Hughes
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES OR THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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