Laures Faye Smith, Age 64

Posted by on Sep 17, 2010

         Laures Faye Smith, age 64, of Bowen Road, Campbellsville died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness.

         She is survived by her husband, Orville Smith of Campbellsville, one daughter, Bonnie Lou Cross of Campbellsville, Timothy Orville Smith of Chicago, four grandchildren, Raymond C. Fowler of Louisville, Tyler Cross, Rebecca Cross and Jacqueline Cross all of Campbellsville, three brothers, Gillis Howard, Raymond Howard both of Chicago and Critt Howard, Jr. of Harlan, Kentucky.

         Funeral services will be conducted at 2PM, Sunday, September 19, 2010, at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with entombment in Campbellsville Memorial Garden Mausoleum.

         Family request visitation after 6PM, Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home.

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Bentley Scott Rood, Infant

Posted by on Sep 16, 2010

Bentley Scott Rood, infant son of Brandon Rood and Natalie Milby Rood, of Campbellsville, was born and died at 1:25 A.M., Thursday, September 16, 2010 in Lebanon.

He was born into the church families of Mt. Roberts and Pleasant Hill Baptist Churches.

Besides his parents, Brandon and Natalie Rood, he is survived by his grandparents: Lisa Milby, Randy and Phyllis Milby and Ricky and Kathy Rood; great-grandparents:  Pauline Mardis and Bobby and Jane Milby; two aunts and an uncle, Amy Milby, Kristy Rood and Daniel Milby; a cousin, Alexis Rood and many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents:  Charles Mardis and John and Allene Rafferty.

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Calvin Ray Puyear, Age 45

Posted by on Sep 16, 2010

          Calvin Ray Puyear, age 45, of Fuller Harding Road, Campbellsville, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010. 

         He is survived by wife Debora Puyear of Campbellsville, one son Jessie Puyear of Campbellsville  and two daughterx, McKenzie Puyear of Campbellsville,Carly Puyear of Alabama,  three step-children, Shawn Penoyer,  Christoper Penoyer and Desiree Penoyer all of Campbellsville, Ky.   He is also survived by his parents, Elbert and Jewell Puyear of Campbellsville, one sister, Judith Mattingly of Campbellsville.

         Funeral services for Calvin Puyear will be conducted at 11AM, Monday at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brookside Cemetery.

         Bro. Jim Durham, officiating.

         Family request visitation 5-8PM, Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home

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James Willard Newton, Age 81

Posted by on Sep 14, 2010

       James Willard Newton, age 81, of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, died Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Louisville after an illness.

         He was the son of the late George McKinley and Elva Anna Newton.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Ruby Mayon Newton on August 1, 1997, two sons. James Steven Newton in December , 1973, William Grant Newton, 1960, and one sister Aileen Newton.  He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.

         He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Van Allen & Margaret Newton,  Jerry Lyn Newton, Willando & Sonja Newton all  of Louisville, and Ricardo Lee  & Tanja Newton of Germany, daughter-in-law Joyce Newton of Radcliff, eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

         Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Miller Cemetery.

          Visitation 5-8 PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home

         Rev. Mac Pendleton, officiating.

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Jerome Chandler, Age 72

Posted by on Sep 14, 2010

Jerome Chandler, 72, of North Columbia Avenue in Campbellsville died Monday,September 13, 2010  at Green Hill Manor Nursing Home in Greensburg.

Son, of the late John Shelby and Betty Buckner Chandler, he was a lifelong member of Bethel Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include a  sister ,Jean  Davis of Savannah, Ga.; a sister-in-law, Mary H. Crafton of Virginia; several nieces and nephews and their spouses, Keith and Sharon Chandler of Campbellsville, Alan Chandler of Nashville, Tenn., Lisa Chandler of Memphis, Tenn., Mike and Sharon Weeks of Alabama, Diane and John Rigsby of Indianapolis, Ind., Jon and Charlene Davis of Illinois, Bruce Davis of Illinois, Steve and Betty Davis of Florida, Jill and Dan Mueller of Illinois and Donna and Major Jay Hansen of Georgia; several great-nieces and nephews, Lindsay Chandler and Laura Chandler, both of Campbellsville, Nick Chandler of Nashville and Shelby Hall, of Texas, Kelly Chandler of Evansville, Sarah Rigsby of Illinois, Abby Bialk of Memphis, Jennifer Slobach of Florida, Cheryl Griffin of Alaska, Aaron, Timothy, Daniel and Rachel Davis, all of Illinois, Danny, Mitch and Myles Mueller, all of Illinois, Brooke, Joshua, Jonah and Sierra Hansen, all of Georgia , and Corey Davis of Missouri; and several great-great nieces and nephews, Lucy Kathleen-Margaret Davis of Missouri, Jacklyn and Mason Chandler of Evansville and Austin Chandler of Evansville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death three brothers, Larry V. Chandler, Robert Chandler and John Shelby Chandler Jr. and one sister Annette Chandler and brother-in-law, Bob Davis.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10AM, Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home in Campbellsville.

 Bro. Jim Murphy officiating.

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James Earl Lewis, Age 88

Posted by on Sep 10, 2010

James Earl Lewis of Louisville, son of the late William N. Lewis and Zana Sizemore Lewis, was born September 15, 1921, in Hyden, Kentucky.   He died at 2:40 P.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Louisville.  Age: 88

He was a veteran of World War II having served his country honorably in the United States Navy.

He was a member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. & A.M., the Thoroughbred Stein Collectors Association and the Kyana Geological Society, an avid sports fan and a loving and devoted husband.

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Opal Sallee, Age 90

Posted by on Sep 10, 2010

Opal Sallee of Leesburg, Virginia, formerly of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Jesse Oman Sullivan and Callie B. Davis Sullivan, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, May 9, 1920.  She died at 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2010, in Leesburg, Virginia.    Age:    90

She had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.

She united in marriage to Lewis Sallee August 15, 1942.  He preceded her in death December 10, 1984.

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Geneva Rae Bright, Age 71

Posted by on Sep 10, 2010

Geneva Rae Bright of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Thomas Feltner Bright and Mayme Lois Christie Bright, was born July 13, 1939, in Taylor County, Kentucky.  She died at 9:41 P.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Columbia.  Age: 71

She professed faith in Christ and attended the First Church of God.

She was a former employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.

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William Randy Rakes, Sr, 58

Posted by on Sep 9, 2010

William Randy Rakes, Sr, 58, of Sunnyhill Drive, Campbellsville died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Dennis Lawrence and Nellie Mae Rakes.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Richard Rakes, Carl Eugene Rakes and George Lawrence Rakes and Gertrude Rakes.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Sue Rakes of Campbellsville, six sons and daughters-in-law, Steven (Slo-Mo) & Jamie Rakes of Greensburg, Stanley & Katrina Rakes , William Jr. (Syboo) & Cathy Rakes all of Lebanon, Tim Bright of Loretto, Andrew Rakes, Campbellsville, and Danny Dale & Tammy Bright of Bradfordsville, three daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy Phelps of Liberty, Racheal Rakes & Roberto Ibarra of Lebanon and Megan Rakes of Campbellsville, fourteen grandchildren, four sisters & brothers-in-law, Helena Raikes of Campbellsville, Carolyn and Kenny Roller of Bradfordsville, Martha & Jeffrey McFarland of Liberty and Linda & Ricky Mattingly of Finley.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2PM, Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Old Liberty Cemetery.

Visitation 5-8 PM, Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home

Rev. Hugh Gunter, officiating.

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Margie Hancock, Age 84

Posted by on Sep 9, 2010

Margie Hancock

Miss Margie Marie Hancock was born August 12, 1926 in Green County, Ky. to the late Grover C. and Amanda Gilpin Hancock. She departed this life Monday, September 6, 2010 at the Golden Living Center, Green Hill Manor, Greensburg, KY, having attained the age of eighty-four years and twenty-four days.

Miss Hancock had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Summer Shade Methodist Church.

She is survived by one sister: Tara Gupton of Greensburg, KY. Also surviving are two nephews: Gerald and Glen Gupon, both of Greensburg, KY, plus a host of other relatives and friends.

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