Barbara Helen Mensik, 73

Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 22, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Helen Mensik, age 73 of Campbellsville, passed away on Thursday at her home.

Survivors include her husband Ross Mensik, Jr of Campbellsville.

8 children: Richard Mensik and wife Darcy of South Carolina, Raymond Mensik and wife Roberta and Ronald Mensik and wife Donna, all of Campbellsville, Renee Vennoy and husband Richard of Illinois, Tom Mensik and wife Lisa of California, Adria Kurberski and husband David of Wisconsin, Evelyn Mensik of Illinois and Joseph Mensik and wife Marsha of California.

A sister: Janet Piwowar (Pronounced: PA-VO-VA) of Illinois.

14 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

There will be a Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Lebanon National Cemetery.

Family requests visitation from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville with a Prayer Service Tuesday evening at 7 PM at the funeral home.

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

Donald Edward Christie

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 22, 2015

Donald Edward Christie of Campbellsville, son of the late Ed Christie and Maude Harden Christie, was born July 1, 1938, in Taylor County, Kentucky. He died¬ at 3:03 P.M., Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Louisville. Age: 76
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served his country honorably in the United States Army. He retired as Sergeant First Class after twenty years of service. He was awarded numerous decorations including: the Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin), Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Star, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal.
He loved to talk, never met a stranger and was an avid bingo player.
He was a member of the American Legion Edwards O’Banion Post No. 82.
He united in marriage to Vivian Wilcher November 11, 1988.
Besides his wife, Vivian Wilcher Christie of Campbellsville, he is survived by one daughter, Debbie Druin of Campbellsville; two step-daughters: Jennifer Allen and husband, David and Denise Walters and husband, Gary Wayne of Campbellsville; ten grandchildren: Robby McColley,Khandin McColley, Karissa Skaggs and husband, Josh, Amythyst McColley, Taz McColley, Jesse Walters and wife, Natalie, Kyle Newton, Austin Allen, Cade Ray and Tray Flinchum; five great-grandchildren: Zavian McColley, Kaylee Skaggs, Draven Skaggs, Jackson Skaggs and Amaurie Benham; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rindi Christie 2005; one
step-son, Jimmy Goode 1994; three brothers and four sisters: Merlin Christie, Harland Christie, Garnett Christie, Audrey Bright, Jean Rooks, Edna Irene Robbins and Mayola Campbell.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 25, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Arnold Moon
BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

Charles Alan “Butch” Gabehart

Posted by Parrot and Ramsey Funeral Home on May 22, 2015

Charles Alan “Butch” Gabehart of Campbellsville, son of the late Hubert R. Gabehart and Amelia A. McDonald, was born May 28, 1947, in Marion County, Kentucky. He died¬¬¬¬ at5:45 P.M., Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Campbellsville. Age: 67
He professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist Faith.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp.
He was a retired Semi-truck driver.
He is survived by two daughters: Amanda Gabehart and Ashley Gabehart; four grandchildren: McKensie Johnson, Madison Johnson, Eli Johnson and Emma Johnson all of Campbellsville; one brother, John L. Gabehart and wife, Ruth of Jeffersonville, Indiana; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kaye Underwood.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday, May 22, 2015 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
BURIAL: Jones Chapel Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard

William David McMahan, age 78, local furniture maker

Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on May 21, 2015

William David McMahan, 78, of Campbellsville died Thursday, May 21, 2015 in Campbellsville.

Born October 14, 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry Graves McMahan and Mary Burress McMahan.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Hogards Chapel United Methodist Church.  He served in the U.S. Army and received a honorable discharge.  He and his brother, Eugene, went into business together in 1965 making cherry furniture, carrying on a family tradition for 50 years.  He continued to make furniture until 2014.

He was married to Alice Dauphene Walker on August 22, 1964, survives.

Survivors also include a daughter, Dianne Bertram and her husband, Gary of Campbellsville; a grandson, Zach Bertram; a granddaughter, Macayla Bertram, both of Campbellsville; four brothers, James McMahan and Eugene McMahan and his wife Linda, of Campbellsville, Truman McMahan and his wife, Joyce of Louisville and Edgar McMahan and his wife, Lynn of North Carolina and four sisters, Mary Hedgespeth and her husband, Larry of Campbellsville, Faye Eggenberger and her husband, Howard of Minnesota, Anna Marie McMahan, of Greensburg and Bonnie Yeakey and her husband, Scott of North Carolina.  Numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends survive.

The funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24th at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, Campbellsville.  Due to the holiday, the burial with military honors will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26^th at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

The family request visitation from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23^rd at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hogards Chapel United Methodist Church or Gideon Bibles and may be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Dr. James Dale Hatton, 91

Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 18, 2015

Dr. James Dale Hatton of Campbellsville was born on August 10, 1923 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and passed away on May 17, 2015 at his home. He was 91 years, 9 months, and 7 days of age. Dr. Hatton was the son of the late Elisha and Katy Mary (Buckley) Hatton. Dr. Hatton was married to Isabel Jean (Lance) Hatton, who preceded him in death. Later, he married Winnie Elizabeth (Easter) Hatton, who also predeceased him. He was a veterinarian and retired from the USDA as a meat inspector. Dr. Hatton answered the call to arms at a young age and served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII.

Dr. Hatton leaves to cherish his memory:
Three children: Darlene Minor and husband Charles of Virginia, Diane Guethlen and husband Robert of Maine, and Dale Hatton and wife Peggy of Campbellsville,
One brother and one sister: Ralph Hatton and wife Mary Jo of Colorado, and Ruby Spangler and husband Ed of California,
Two grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
At Dr. Hatton’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral. Cremation was accorded him by the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A memorial service will be announced and conducted at a later date by his family.

Patricia “Pat” Gaw, age 54

Posted by Hinton-Turner Funeral Home, Paris, KY on May 17, 2015

Patricia “Pat” Gaw, age 54, of Campbellsville died Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Campbellsville after an illness.

A graduate of Taylor County High School, she was a member of the Baptist faith and had worked at McDonalds for seven years.

Pat was born on December 18, 1960 in Campbellsville to Wilson and Regina Perkins Skaggs, who survive. Also surviving are two brothers, Rondal R. Skaggs and his wife, Monica of Jeffersonville, IN and William A. Skaggs and his fiancé, Joyce Godbey of Liberty.

The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19^th at the Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home in Campbellsville where friends may call prior to the service from 5 to 7 pm.

Burial will be private at Green River Memorial Cemetery.

Alva Mae Morrison, 96

Posted by Lyndell Petty on May 16, 2015

Mrs. Alva Mae Morrison was born in Green County, Kentucky on February 17, 1919 into the marriage of the late Nearce Clay and Shirley (Madden) Milby. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Jane Todd Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, having attained the age of 96 years, 2 months, and 28 days. She was the wife of the late Russell Morrison, Sr., with whom she had shared many happy years. Mrs. Morrison was retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith. Her sharp mind and quick wit will be long remembered by all who knew her.

Mrs. Morrison leaves to cherish her memory:
One sister: Dixie Marcum of the Hudgins community in Green County,
Two grandchildren: Darrell Morrison of Campbellsville, and Kimberly Baker of Indiana,
Five great grandchildren: Christopher Daniel Morrison, Clay Baker, Clint Baker, Dylan Morrison, and Jay Morrison,
Two great-great grandchildren,
And a host of other extended family and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three children, Russell Morrison, Jr., Edward Wayne Morrison, and Joan Morrison, and two grandchildren, Danny Morrison, and Eddie Morrison.

There will be a graveside funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Morrison on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Greensburg City Cemetery, North Main St, Greensburg, KY 42743 at 3:00 PM EST / 2:00 CST. Bro. James Walker will be officiating.
There will be no public visitation.