Rev. Robert Lehman, 88

Posted by on Sep 22, 2016

lehman-robertRev. Robert Lee Lehman of Campbellsville was born in Michigan on August 12, 1928. He left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, having attained the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 8 days. He was an ordained minister who earned a living as a carpenter, but lived his life as a testimony of his Full Gospel Faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army with five years of honorable service in Germany.

He leaves to mourn his passing:

His wife: Rosie Mitchell Lehman of Campbellsville,

Five children: Jackie Taylor and husband Richard, Gary Lehman and wife Mary, Chris Swift and husband James, all of Florida, Jeanette Huddleston and husband Richard of Texas, and Billy Lehman of Missouri,

Six step-children: Joyce Kessler and husband Bobby of Campbellsville, Buddy Carpenter of Campbellsville, Danny Lee Carrier and wife Janice of Tennessee, Clarence Carrier and fiancé Patricia of Florida, Bonnie Decker and husband Harold of Shepherdsville, and Neaoma Sloan of Shelbyville.

Five sisters,

Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren,

And a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Rev. Robert Lee Lehman on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Dr. Wesley Paul will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, 279 Landis Ln, Mount Washington, KY 40047.LRPETTY LOGO

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Christine Gabehart

Posted by on Sep 20, 2016

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Christine Gabehart of Mannsville, daughter of the late James N. Gore and Miriam Campbell Gore, was born April 29, 1934, in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 1:15 P.M., Monday, September 19, 2016 in Campbellsville. Age: 82
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville United Methodist Church since 1969 where she had taught Sunday School for forty years. Christine played the piano at church for more than fifty years and had served in various offices at the Church, including PPR Chair, Administrative Council Chair. She was President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Mannsville United Methodist Women unit and held other District offices of the UMW. She had also served on the CF&A for the Louisville Conference.
She joined the Mannsville Homemakers Club in 1965 and had served as President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. She had also served as Treasurer and International Relations Chair of the Taylor County Homemakers. She was a member of the Pitman Chapter #157 Order of the Eastern Star since 1967 and had held most offices in the organization.
She was a member of the Campbellsville Emmaus Community.
She was passionate about the Taylor County Public Library and was on the founding Board of Trustees. She served various offices during her 24 year tenure.
She enjoyed transporting her Amish friends and neighbors to different locations over the last two years.
She worked at the family business, Mannsville Sash and Door Company, from 1957 to February, 2016.
She united in marriage to James Edmond “Ed” Gabehart January 23, 1954. He preceded her in death December 11, 2008.
She is survived by one son and two daughters: Tony Gabehart and wife, Cindy of Campbellsville, Terri Gabehart and Janet Bradley and husband, Mark of Mannsville; one son-in-law: Thad Prince of Mannsville; seven grandchildren: Adam Prince and wife, Rachel, Amanda Wood and Olivia Gabehart of Campbellsville, Shelia Lewis and husband, Kevin of Springfield, Heather O’Banion and husband, Shane of Bowling Green, Beth Barth and husband, Kevin of Knoxville, Tennessee and Rick Bradley of Phoenix, Arizona; four great-grandchildren: Madeline Lewis, Addyson Wood, Jaxton Wood and Kason Lampley; one brother: Dr. L.C. Gore and wife, Jana of Elizabethtown; one sister-in-law, Doris Trautman and husband, Edmund of Canpbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two daughters: Judy Faye Gabehart and Karen Prince; one great-grandson, Luca Prince; two brothers and one sister: Lenwood H. Gore, James N. Gore, Jr. and Corene Henderson.
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VISITATION: 4:00 – 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Troy Elmore,Rev. John Hall and Rev. Richard Lowe
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO MANNSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR THAILAND METHODIST MISSION AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Roy Graham, 62

Posted by on Sep 18, 2016

grahamMr. Roy Graham, the son of the late Leslie and Pauline Smith Graham, was born Thursday, February 25, 1954 in Campbellsville and departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Campbellsville at his home. He was 62 years, 6 months and 25 days of age.
He was a former employee for the city of Campbellsville and Coppock’s and was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include two children: Audra K. Graham and Roy Lee Graham, Jr, both of Campbellsville; two brothers: Bobby Joe Graham and wife Diane of Campbellsville and Lester Graham and wife Carolyn of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Also surviving are two grandchildren: Billy Joe Walker, Jr and Ashley Walker and companion Todd Pike all of Campbellsville; two great-grandchildren: Dalton Pike and Zayden Walker of Campbellsville and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Margaret Ray and his twin brother: Troy Graham and six additional siblings.

The funeral service for Mr. Roy Graham, will be conducted Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with entombment in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Mae Caulk, 79

Posted by on Sep 18, 2016

caulk-anna-maeMrs. Anna Mae (Dudgeon) Caulk of Campbellsvile was born in Campbellsville on January 7, 1937 to the late William Alvin and Elizabeth (Dickens) Dudgeon. She departed this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was 79 years, 8 months, and 6 days of age. Mrs. Caulk was a former machine operator at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville and a homemaker. She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. She loved her church family and attended as often as possible. She enjoyed gathering at church functions, especially bingo (and was often a winner), and listening to old-fashioned gospel music.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her beloved son and caretaker: Bryan Caulk of Lexington,

One brother: Joe Dudgeon and wife Juanita of Campbellsville,

Nine nieces and nephews: Danny Dudgeon of Russell Springs, Terry Dudgeon, Jerry Dudgeon, Anita Rainwater, and Kathy Clark, all of Campbellsville, Bonnie Elswick of Louisville, Connie Phillips and Phyllis Dudgeon, both of Frankfort, and Gail Marlatt of Elizabethtown,

Several great nieces and nephews,

And a host of other extended family and close friends.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Gordon Dudgeon.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Caulk on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating. Following the service, Mrs. Caulk will be laid to rest in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 17, from 11:00 AM EST until time for the service.LRPETTY LOGO

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Betty Ann Miller Gaines

Posted by on Sep 15, 2016

Betty Ann Miller Gaines, 81, formerly of Campbellsville, died September 13, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Russell Gaines; parents, R. A. “Dick” Miller and Virginia Callison Miller; brothers: James Richard “Jim Dick” Miller, Charles Douglas, “C. D.” Miller; sisters: Jane Abigail Miller Kennedy Cantrell and Pat Winston Miller Tapscott.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Gaines Uzzle of Knoxville, Tennessee and her grandson and wife, Patrick and Brooke Uzzle, also of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Betty lived and worked in Hodgenville, Kentucky before moving to Oak Ridge and Lenoir City, Tennessee, where she has lived for the last 21 years. She had a fun personality and was loved by many.

The body was cremated and a graveside service for family and friends will be held Monday, September 19, 2016 in Brookside Cemetery at 11:00 A.M.. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018 or go online at www.support.pdf.org.

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Lisa G. Edwards, 52

Posted by on Sep 12, 2016

edwardsMrs. Lisa G. Edwards of Campbellsville, the daughter of Paul Edwards of St. Petersburg, Florida and the late Doris Kline Edwards, was born Sunday, December 8, 1963 in York, Pennsylvania and departed this life on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Louisville at the Jewish Hospital. She was 52 years, 9 months and 3 days of age.
She was a former motel and hotel manager and was a childcare worker. She enjoyed her grandchildren, watching movies and puzzle books and was of the Christian Faith.
Besides her father, she is survived by three children: Amanda Tate and fiancé : Jason Pace, Andrew Tate and wife Tonya, all of Campbellsville and Adam Tate of Greensburg; one sister and two brothers: Donna Hammer, Craig Edwards and Steven Hammer all of Florida; ten grandchildren: Alice McGuffin, Vera Brown, Vivian Brown, Dalton Brown, Cohen Moon, Raven Tate, Raziel Tate, Gabriella Tate, Solara Tate and Zachary Pace; one great-grandchild: Preston Milby and one expectant granddaughter: Baby Girl Milby; a special Aunt: Linda Richardson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Soucy and a brother: Roger Edwards.

A memorial service for Lisa G. Edwards, will be Friday, September 16, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Visitation after 4:30 P.M. Friday until time for service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the funeral expense fund, which can be made at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Barbara Ann Abell, 70

Posted by on Sep 11, 2016

abellMrs. Barbara Ann Abell, 70, of Campbellsville, died Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Louisville at Norton’s Hospital.
Born October 17, 1945 in the Merrimac community of Taylor county, she was the daughter of the late Mary Leeann “Helena” Brown. Barbara was raised by her grandparents Willie & Lee Brown of the Cuddler Creek Community of Taylor County and attended the Merrimac School.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Elkhorn Baptist Church. She worked many years as assistant manager and waitress for Druther’s Restaurant in Lebanon and was an E.M.T. for the Marion County Emergency Services in Lebanon for a short time and a caregiver for the elderly.

Survivors include her children, Rebecca (Bob) Dutill of Tarpon Springs, FL., Victor Abell of Lebanon, Chuck Abell of Indiana, Leonard (Wilma) Abell of Campbellsville and Ada Abell of Harrodsburg.
Eleven grandchildren of which four she raised: LeeAnn Abell, John Abell, Drew Abell, Tesla Abell; fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Besides her grandparents and mother, Mrs. Abell was preceded in death by a brother, Amos O’Daniel Jr. Also known as Junior Brown.

The funeral service for Mrs. Barbara Ann Abell, will be Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Ky. Visitation is at 11am. Burial to follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Casey County. Bro. Haywood Riner will be officiating.
Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Thursday until time for service.LRPETTY LOGO

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Kelsi Michelle Brown

Posted by on Sep 5, 2016

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Kelsi Michelle Brown of Campbellsville, loving daughter of E. G. Brown Jr. and Jeanne Caulk Brown was born May 27, 1990 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. She died at 1:27 A.M., Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. Age: 26.
She professed faith in Christ at the age of 9.
She was a graduate of the Art Institute of Indianapolis with a Bachelor degree in Fashion Design and served an internship in Los Angeles, California. She was many things, to many people: she was an artist, designer, baker, shoe collector, animal lover and a loyal, generous friend who loved to make people laugh.
Besides her parents, E. G. and Jeanne Brown of Campbellsville, she is survived by one sister: Kristen Caulk Brockman of Los Angeles, California; maternal grandmother, Lorene Caulk of Campbellsville; two uncles and two aunts: Doug Caulk and wife, Patti, Chris Caulk, Cheryl Magers and husband, Gary and Libby Caulk of Campbellsville; her fur babies, Honey Bee and Peach; several cousins and many other relatives and many dear friends, whose children called her “Miss Kelsi” and “Auntie Kelsi.”
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert L. “Bob” Caulk, paternal grandparents, Edward G. Brown Sr. and Minnie Gray Brown Coleman and her special fur baby, Chi Chi.

VISITATION: 5:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. J. Alvin Hardy, Rev. Jim Murphy and Dr. James Jones with burial in Brookside Cemetery

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE DONATIONS TO CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION FOR KELSI’S KLIMBERS BENEFITING CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Willard L. Brewer, 77

Posted by on Sep 4, 2016

Brewer Mr. Willard L. Brewer of Campbellsville was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 15, 1939 to the late Howard and Sadie (Price) Brewer. He departed this life on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Taylor Regional Hospital, being 77 years and 19 days of age. He was married to Mrs. Geraldine (Lawson) Brewer, who preceded him in death on November 9, 2015. Mr. Brewer professed faith in Christ, and lived his life as a moral example to others. He was employed at the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville until retirement.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

One son: Ricky Brewer of Campbellsville,

One sister: Dorothy Hester and husband Daniel of Louisville,

Three grandchildren: Candace Sneed and husband Jason, Blake Brewer and wife Danielle, and Emma Brewer, all of Campbellsville,

One nephew: Marty Hester of Louisville,

And a host of extended family and close friends.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Brewer, Claudie Brewer, and Everett Brewer.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Brewer at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Mr. Brewer will be laid to rest beside his wife in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

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

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations the Resident Council at Grandview Nursing and Rehab Center. Those can be made at the funeral home.LRPETTY LOGO

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Rev. Greg Rueda, Sr, 61

Posted by on Sep 3, 2016

Rueda2 Rev. Greg Rueda of Campbellsville, son of the late Albert Rueda and Jean and Philip “Popo” Scudieri, was born on August 29, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago after failing to recover from a medical procedure. He was 61 years and 3 days of age. Rev. Rueda was a retiree of CSX Transportation, where he had worked several years as a supervisor on the railway lines. After a lengthy courtship, he married his sweetheart Brenda Graham on April 15, 2015 and together they shared many distinctive experiences. Rev. Reuda professed faith in Christ, and was a member of the Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Ever selfless, he gained great joy from encouraging others in their walk with Christ, and his considerate heart allowed him to instantly connect with and uplift those of all faiths and denominations.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

His wife: Brenda Rueda of Campbellsville,

Three children: Gregory Rueda, Jr., Joshua Rueda, and Jessica Rueda Lindemulder, all of Chicago,

Two grandchildren: Trace Rueda and Benjimen Rueda,

A stepdaughter: Rebecca Fox of Chicago,

Step-grandchildren: Christopher Fox, Andrew Fox, and Ava Rose,

Four sisters: Christina Wethington of Greensburg, Olivia “Bo” Wethington of Greensburg, Cynthia Rueda of Illinois, and Angelina Scudieri and companion Mercedes Medina of Greensburg,

One brother: Clark Rueda of Chicago,

His mother-in-law and father-in-law: Dorothy Graham Skaggs and W.C. Skaggs of Campbellsville,

One brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Marshall and Denise Graham of Campbellsville,

Several nieces, nephews, and cousins,

And a host of extended family and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Rev. Rueda on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jim Collison will be officiating. Entombment will follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 6, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST.

Ministry and cooking were two of Rev. Rueda’s favorite pastimes. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of contributions to the kitchen department of Robinson Creek Baptist Church. Those can be made at the funeral home or church.LRPETTY LOGO

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