Donald Kirkland

Posted by on Feb 12, 2017

kirklandDonald Kirkland of Campbellsville, son of the late Clarence Kirkland and Josie Lou Devine Kirkland was born December 7, 1927 in Mercer County, Kentucky.
He died at 1:39 A. M. Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 89
He was of the Baptist Faith.
He was a veteran having served his country honorably in the United States Air Force.
He was the retired manager, worldwide for Ingersoll Rand.
He united in marriage to Anne Kurtz January 24, 1946. She preceded him in death December 3, 1999.
He was a Silver Life Master Bridge Player and an active member of the Campbellsville Bridge Club.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter: David Kirkland of Long Beach, Washington, Greg Kirkland of Elkhorn and Donna Williams and husband, Gregg of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Josh Kirkland, Angela Denham, Simon Kirkland, Nathan Williams and wife, Jessica, Tyler Williams and wife, Brittany and J.T. Williams and wife, Felicia; ten great-grandchildren: Jackson Williams, Annabelle Williams, Blaydon Williams, Brooks Williams, Russ Williams, Madison Kirkland, Ashlee Kirkland, Joshua Epperson, Jacob Roby and Amory Denham; one sister, Geneva Jenkins of Harrodsburg; two sisters-in-law, Audrey Kirkland and Kaye Woods; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Kirkland and Byford Kirkland and a special friend, Dorothy Beard.

VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, February 13, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Dr. Neil Salvaterra

BURIAL: Springhill Cemetery in Harrodsburg

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Charlotte Gaby

Posted by on Feb 11, 2017

 

Mrs. Charlotte Gaby, age 91, of Campbellsville, died Saturday, February 11, in Campbellsville after an illness.

Charlotte was born May 7, 1925 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Clarence and Flossie Elliott Rossell.  On November 6, 1942, she was united in marriage to Marvin Leroy Gaby who preceded her in death on March 12, 1990.  Also, preceding her in death were her brothers, Clarence, Marvin and Gerald Rossell and her sisters, Dorothy Sprague, Agnes Rossell and Thelma Gomer.

She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Lorna Gaby and Donald and Donna Gaby all of Michigan, Gregory and Linda Gaby of Frankfort and Craig and Marla Gaby of Texas, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great grandson she was eager to meet.

Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Gaby will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Dr. Mike O’Neal officiating.  Burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery.  Serving as casket bearers are Jonathan Gaby, Jeffrey Gaby, Robert Gaby, David Gaby, Kevin Gaby, Chad Gaby, Donn Gaby, Chris Nixon and Andy Curnow.

The family request visitation from 5 to 8 PM Monday, February 13th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at LyonDeWittBerry.com  .

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W. R. Robison

Posted by on Feb 11, 2017

robisonW. R. Robison of Campbellsville, son of the late Everett Robison and Rosa Eastridge Robison, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, September 25, 1951. He died at 6:15 P.M., Friday, February 10, 2017 in Campbellsville. Age: 65
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
He was a former employee of Cox Interior and Sherwin Williams.
W. R. was an avid hunter and fisherman; he also enjoyed his time spent coaching little league baseball.
He united in marriage to Kaye Parker March 13, 1971.
Besides his wife, Kaye Robison, he is survived by a son, Michael Robison and wife, Jamie of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Landon Robison and Riley Robison; two brothers and two sisters: Dallard Robison and M. C. Robison of Louisville, Rita Keltner of Campbellsville and Garnettia Knifley of Knifley; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Alvin Junior Robison, Ivan Haskel Robison, Wigg Robison, Chester Robison and Flora Ester Robison.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 13, 2017 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
by Rev. A. Landon Hadley and Rev. Don Gowin
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

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Tristan Grant Pyles

Posted by on Feb 11, 2017

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Tristan Grant Pyles of Louisville, son of David Pyles and Elisa Carter Pyles, was born February 5, 1989, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died February 9, 2017 in Louisville. Age: 28
Grant loved helping people and enjoyed making people laugh. He was a big man with a big heart and he loved everyone.
Besides his parents, David Pyles of Raywick and Elisa Pyles of Lexington, he is survived by his stepmother, Lisa Pyles of Shelbyville; one sister, Lacee Pyles of Louisville; his grandfather, Preston Pyles of Campbellsville; one aunt and two uncles: Teresa Tedder of Springfield, David Carter and wife, Gina of Lebanon and Dean Pyles of Louisville; several cousins and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Pyles and his maternal grandparents, Gene and Margaret Carter.
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Celebration of Life: 5:00 P.M., Monday, February 13, 2017, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville

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Dorothy Jean Newton, 78

Posted by on Feb 6, 2017

roseMrs. Dorothy Jean Newton of Campbellsville was born in Marion County, Kentucky on June 22, 1938 to the late Jesse and Lillian (Gribbins) Smothers. She departed this life on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab Center at the age of 78 years, 7 months, and 15 days. She was married to Lonzie Gerald Newton, who preceded her in death on October 12, 2016. She retired from Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville after many years of service. Mrs. Newton enjoyed sewing and made several quilts throughout her life. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Pitman Valley Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memory:
One daughter: Cathy Wilson of Campbellsville,
One son: Dewayne Wilson and companion Terry Lile of Campbellsville,
Two step-children: Mary Smith and husband Scotty, and Jerry Newton, all of Louisville,
One brother and two sisters: Nancy Lemmon of Nancy, KY, Geneva Person of Green County, and Jesse Smothers and wife Dianne of Campbellsville,
Two grandchildren: Jessica Loveland and husband Calvin of Campbellsville, and Malissa Clemons and husband Nathan of Russellville,
Two step-grandchildren: Brandon Smith and Meagan Smith, both of Louisville,
A great-granddaughter: Chloe Clemons of Russellville,
Five step-great grandchildren: Hunter Smith of Louisville, Kayla Loveland of Bloomfield, Jamie Loveland of Campbellsville, Jakob Loveland of Campbellsville, and Dylan Loveland of Springfield,
And a host of other family and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Smothers.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Newton on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro Dannie Nelson will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 7, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles. Those can be made in person at the funeral home.lrpetty-logo

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Dorothy Henderson Arnett, age 88

Posted by on Feb 6, 2017

Dorothy Henderson Arnett, age 88, of Campbellsville, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at The Grandview in Campbellsville.

She was born on January 31, 1929 in Green County to the late George Arvin and Elsie Kathryn Akins Henderson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ingram Arnett; a daughter, Doris Lynn Parker a son, Roger Arnett, and a granddaughter, Sandra Lynn Arnett.

She is survived by five sons, Jerry and Stacey Arnett, of Campbellsville, Vincent Arnett of Tennessee, Mark and Phyllis Arnett, of Lexington, Frank and Neva Jean Arnett, and John Arnett of Campbellsville; four daughters, Rita Arnett and Carla Gray of Campbellsville, Debbie and Barry Stearman of Virginia and Rebecca Arnett of Lexington; 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are brothers, Vernon Henderson, Johnny Henderson, and James Henderson of Greensburg and sisters, Catherine Morrison of Greensburg, Hallie Waldridge, of Louisville, Frances Gray of Elizabethtown and Mattie Gray of Louisville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 9th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with burial to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.  Pallbearers serving are, Robbie VanCleave, Logan Parker, Jeff Parson, Matt Arnett, Greg Arnett and David Cowherd.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

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Catherine Marie Rose

Posted by on Feb 6, 2017

catherine-marie-roseCatherine Marie Rose of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Lindsey Rose and Hallie Marie Cox Rose Chaney, was born June 16, 1934, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 11:07 A.M., Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Frankfort.
Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son and two daughters: Bill Robinson and Susan Burress and husband, Jimmy of Campbellsville and Bonnie Collins and husband, Jeff of Dalton, Georgia; five grandchildren: Sharalyn Whitley of Campbellsville, Darian Barrett of Dalton, Georgia, Rebecca Lockhart and husband, Dana of Lexington, Melissa Hunter and husband, Jesse of Taylorsville and Scott Burress of Louisville; four great-grandchildren: Beatrice Lockhart, Micah Hunter, Asher Hunter and Nate Hunter; one brother, Tom Rose and wife, Virginia of Campbellsville; one sister-in-law, Ruby Rose of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Jimmy Rose and Bobby Lee Rose.
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VISITATION: After 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2017, at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens in Campbellsville by Rev. Dana Lockhart
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE SUGGESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND MAY BE MADE AT THE FUNERAL HOME
PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

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Marsa K. “Mousie” Cox, age 68

Posted by on Feb 4, 2017

Marsa K. “Mousie” Cox, age 68, of Elk Horn passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home after a short illness.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church.  She had worked for General Electric and Fruit of the Loom.  She enjoyed sewing and canning as well as outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting ginseng and mushrooms.

She is survived by her husband Derald Cox, a son, Rondall Cox and his wife, Gail of Elk Horn and a daughter, Lora Baker, and her husband Dean, of Knifley; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Ruby McDonald, of Louisville, Carl Ford, of Shepherdsville, Ina Humphress of Yuma, Galoris Hedgespeth and Lana Ford of Campbellsville, Shirley James of Indiana and Eric Ford and Gary Ford of Campbellsville along with several other relatives.

She was born April 3, 1948 in Taylor County to the late Rue and Bertha Ford and was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Daniel Ford, Ray Ford, Anita Elmore, Wilma Combs, Nadine Ford, Wilbur Ford, Rue Ford, Jr., Ena Hicks and Zelphia Reece.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 7th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Rafferty officiating.  Serving as pallbearers are, Casey Gilbert, Cory Cox, Daniel Whitham, Cody Proffitt, Stephen Furkin, Scott Cochran, David Agee and Tony Cox.  Burial will follow in Jones Chapel Cemetery.

The family requests visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.  Expressions of sympathy are suggested to WHAS Crusade for Children and may be made at the funeral home.

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Eddie Abell, 63

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017

abell-picMr. Edward Lee “Eddie” Abell of Eastridge Cemetery Rd in Adair County crossed over to heaven on January 27, 2017. Born March 16, 1953 in Louisville to Sylvia Rowena Eastridge Abell and Johnnie Lee Abell, he was 63 years, 10 months, and 11 days of age. Raised and loved from age ten by his mother and dad, Sylvia Rowena Sween and Clarence Sween, in Denver, Colorado, he became a tried but true fan of the Denver Broncos NFL team.

After returning to Kentucky in the early 1970’s, he married Barbara Humpress on June 13, 1975. He professed faith in Christ and was baptized in 2008, and was a member of, Christie Chapel United Methodist Church in Knifley, KY.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Abell; two daughters, Kristi (Sean) Kelly of Lake Orion, MI, Jennifer (Brandon) Hovious of Knifley; one son, Edward L. (Samantha) Abell of Altus, OK; five grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Devin Kelly, Logan Perry, Madison and Charlotte Abell; three chosen grandchildren, Jonathan Lee, Hayden, and Siya; one sister, Cathy Kingdollar of Campbellsville; two brothers, John (Renee) Abell of Columbia, and Ernie Abell of Norfolk, VA; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Clarence Sween, his mother, Rowena Sween, and a brother, Greg Abell.

A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Abell will be conducted on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST in the Christie Chapel United Methodist Church, 8068 Elkhorn Rd, Knifley, KY. Bro. Steve Janes will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastridge Cemetery, Columbia, KY.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 31, at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY, and on Wednesday, February 1, after 9:00 AM EST at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Eastridge Cemetery Fund. Those can be made in person at the funeral home or church, or online through the “How Can I Help” tab on the front page of this site.lrpetty-logo

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Jason Johnson, 42

Posted by on Jan 30, 2017

johnson-picMr. Jason Eli “Jay” Johnson of Campbellsville entered into eternity on January 28, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born in Louisville on December 8, 1974 to Carroll (Kinser) Robertson and the late James Julian Johnson, he was 42 years, 1 month, and 20 days of age. His life followed a big-hearted and gentle path, and he spent much of it searching for peace and tranquility. As a father and CEO of the Happy Thoughts Collective, he would go from Tonka trucks to tea parties at every opportunity. Mr. Johnson studied and respected the Cherokee Nation and was honored with a farewell service by an elder of the native nations.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Crystal Gaddie of Campbellsville,

Three children: Diego, Samantha Rose Johnson, and Jacob Robert Eli Johnson,

His mother and stepfather: Carroll and Kevin Robertson,

Six siblings: Brian Lee and Missy Johnson and children, Aaron and Jackie Curtsinger and children, Molly Robertson and fiancé Corey Davis, Amy Dale, Barbara and Chris Tow, and Julie and Brian York,

A close neice and nephew: Haley Curtsinger and Keagan Robertson-Davis,

A special family friend: Jessica Sullivan,

And a host of other family and friends.

There will be a memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Johnson on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 5:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 4:00 until time for the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Kentucky Hemophilia Fund, or a food bank of your choice.lrpetty-logo

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